Must a tribe get approval for a tribal redesign plan?

If you have a Public Law 93-638 contract or receive direct services from us, you must obtain our approval before implementing a redesign plan. You can apply for approval to the Regional Director through the Bureau servicing office. (a) You must submit your redesign plan for approval at least 3 months before the effective date. (b) If you operate with a self-governance annual funding agreement, you must obtain the approval of the redesign from the Office of Self-Governance. (c) If you operate with a Public Law 102-477 grant, you must obtain approval from the Bureau Central Office. [65 FR 63159, Oct. 20, 2000; 65 FR 76563, Dec. 7, 2000]