# 25 CFR § 533.4: Action by the Chairman

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-533.4

## Section

- **Citation:** 25 CFR § 533.4
- **Heading:** Action by the Chairman
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 25—Indians > CHAPTER III—NATIONAL INDIAN GAMING COMMISSION, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER C—MANAGEMENT CONTRACT PROVISIONS > PART 533—APPROVAL OF MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS

## Text

(a) The Chairman shall approve or disapprove a management contract, applying the standards contained in § 533.6 of this part, within 180 days of the date on which the Chairman receives a complete submission under § 533.3 of this part, unless the Chairman notifies the tribe and management contractor in writing of the need for an extension of up to ninety (90) days.
(b) A tribe may bring an action in a U.S. district court to compel action by the Chairman:
(1) After 180 days following the date on which the Chairman receives a complete submission if the Chairman does not approve or disapprove the contract under this part; or
(2) After 270 days following the Chairman's receipt of a complete submission if the Chairman has told the tribe and management contractor in writing of the need for an extension and has not approved or disapproved the contract under this part.
[74 FR 36935, July 27, 2009]

## Nearby sections

- [25 CFR § 531.1 § 531.1 Required provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-531.1.md)
- [25 CFR § 531.2 § 531.2 Prohibited provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-531.2.md)
- [25 CFR § 533.1 § 533.1 Requirement for review and approval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-533.1.md)
- [25 CFR § 533.2 § 533.2 Time for submitting management contracts and amendments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-533.2.md)
- [25 CFR § 533.3 § 533.3 Submission of management contract for approval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-533.3.md)
- [25 CFR § 533.4 § 533.4 Action by the Chairman.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-533.4.md)
- [25 CFR § 533.6 § 533.6 Approval and disapproval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-533.6.md)
- [25 CFR § 533.7 § 533.7 Void agreements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-533.7.md)
- [25 CFR § 535.1 § 535.1 Amendments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-535.1.md)
- [25 CFR § 535.2 § 535.2 Assignments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-535.2.md)
- [25 CFR § 535.3 § 535.3 Post-approval noncompliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-535.3.md)
- [25 CFR § 537.1 § 537.1 Applications for approval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-537.1.md)
- [25 CFR § 537.2 § 537.2 Submission of background information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-537.2.md)
- [25 CFR § 537.3 § 537.3 Fees for background investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-537.3.md)

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