# 25 C.F.R. § 291.10 (2025): What is the role of the mediator appointed by the Secretary?

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## Section

- **Citation:** 25 C.F.R. § 291.10 (2025)
- **Heading:** What is the role of the mediator appointed by the Secretary?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 25 CFR: Indians / Chapter I: BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR / Part 291: CLASS III GAMING PROCEDURES / § 291.10: § 291.10   What is the role of the mediator appointed by the Secretary?

## Text

(a) The mediator must ask the Indian tribe and the State to submit their last best proposal for Class III gaming procedures.
(b) After giving the Indian tribe and the State an opportunity to be heard and present information supporting their respective positions, the mediator must select from the two proposals the one that best comports with the terms of IGRA and any other applicable Federal law. The mediator must submit the proposal selected to the Indian tribe, the State, and the Secretary.

## Nearby sections

- [25 C.F.R. § 291.1 (2025) § 291.1   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P291_S291_1.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 291.2 (2025) § 291.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P291_S291_2.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 291.3 (2025) § 291.3   When may an Indian tribe ask the Secretary to issue Class III gaming procedures?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P291_S291_3.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 291.4 (2025) § 291.4   What must a proposal requesting Class III gaming procedures contain?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P291_S291_4.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 291.5 (2025) § 291.5   Where must the proposal requesting Class III gaming procedures be filed?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P291_S291_5.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 291.6 (2025) § 291.6   What must the Secretary do upon receiving a proposal?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P291_S291_6.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 291.7 (2025) § 291.7   What must the Secretary do if it has been determined that the Indian tribe is eligible to request Class III gaming procedures?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P291_S291_7.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 291.8 (2025) § 291.8   What must the Secretary do at the expiration of the 60-day comment period if the State has not submitted an alternative proposal?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P291_S291_8.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 291.9 (2025) § 291.9   What must the Secretary do at the end of the 60-day comment period if the State offers an alternative proposal for Class III gaming procedures?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P291_S291_9.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 291.10 (2025) § 291.10   What is the role of the mediator appointed by the Secretary?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P291_S291_10.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 291.11 (2025) § 291.11   What must the Secretary do upon receiving the proposal selected by the mediator?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P291_S291_11.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 291.12 (2025) § 291.12   Who will monitor and enforce tribal compliance with the Class III gaming procedures?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P291_S291_12.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 291.13 (2025) § 291.13   When do Class III gaming procedures for an Indian tribe become effective?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P291_S291_13.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 291.14 (2025) § 291.14   How can Class III gaming procedures approved by the Secretary be amended?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P291_S291_14.md)

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