# 25 CFR § 900.5: Effect of these regulations on Federal program guidelines, manual, or policy directives

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-900.5

## Section

- **Citation:** 25 CFR § 900.5
- **Heading:** Effect of these regulations on Federal program guidelines, manual, or policy directives
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 25—Indians > CHAPTER V—BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, AND INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES > PART 900—CONTRACTS UNDER THE INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE ACT > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

Except as specifically provided in the Act, or as specified in subpart J, an Indian tribe or tribal organization is not required to abide by any unpublished requirements such as program guidelines, manuals, or policy directives of the Secretary, unless otherwise agreed to by the Indian tribe or tribal organization and the Secretary, or otherwise required by law.

## Nearby sections

- [25 CFR § 900.1 § 900.1 Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-900.1.md)
- [25 CFR § 900.2 § 900.2 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-900.2.md)
- [25 CFR § 900.3 § 900.3 Policy statements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-900.3.md)
- [25 CFR § 900.4 § 900.4 Effect on existing tribal rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-900.4.md)
- [25 CFR § 900.5 § 900.5 Effect of these regulations on Federal program guidelines, manual, or policy directives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-900.5.md)
- [25 CFR § 900.6 § 900.6 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-900.6.md)
- [25 CFR § 900.7 § 900.7 What technical assistance is available to assist in preparing an initial contract proposal?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-900.7.md)
- [25 CFR § 900.8 § 900.8 What must an initial contract proposal contain?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-900.8.md)
- [25 CFR § 900.9 § 900.9 May the Secretary require an Indian tribe or tribal organization to submit any other information beyond that identified in § 900.8?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-900.9.md)
- [25 CFR § 900.10 § 900.10 How does an Indian tribe or tribal organization secure a list of all Federal property currently in use in carrying out the programs, functions, services, or activities that benefit the Indian tribe or tribal organization to assist in negotiating a contract?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-900.10.md)
- [25 CFR § 900.11 § 900.11 What should an Indian tribe or tribal organization that is proposing a contract do about specifying the Federal property that the Indian tribe or tribal organization may wish to use in carrying out the contract?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-900.11.md)
- [25 CFR § 900.12 § 900.12 Are the proposal contents requirements the same for renewal of a contract that is expiring and for securing an annual funding agreement after the first year of the funding agreement?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-900.12.md)
- [25 CFR § 900.13 § 900.13 Does the contract proposal become part of the final contract?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-900.13.md)
- [25 CFR § 900.14 § 900.14 What does this subpart cover?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-900.14.md)

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