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CFR /  Title 25  /  Part 293  /  Sec. 293.3 What authority does the Secretary have to approve or disapprove compacts and amendments?

The Secretary has the authority to approve compacts or amendments ``entered into'' by an Indian tribe and a State, as evidenced by the appropriate signature of both parties. See Sec. 293.14 for the Secretary's authority to disapprove compacts or amendments.