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114 STAT. 732 PUBLIC LAW 106-260—AUG. 18, 2000 "(2) a list of programs, services, functions, and activities (or portions thereof) within each agency with respect to which it would be feasible to include in a tribal self-governance demonstration project; "(3) a list of programs, services, functions, and activities (or portions thereof) included in the list provided pursuant to paragraph (2) that could be included in a tribal self-governance demonstration project without amending statutes, or waiving regulations that the Secretary may not waive; "(4) a list of legislative actions required in order to include those programs, services, functions, and activities (or portions thereof) included in the list provided pursuant to paragraph (2) but not included in the list provided pursuant to paragraph (3) in a tribal self-governance demonstration project; and "(5) any separate views of tribes and other entities consulted pursuant to section 603 related to the information provided pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (4). "SEC. 603. CONSULTATION. "(a) STUDY PROTOCOL. — "(1) CONSULTATION WITH INDIAN TRIBES.—The Secretary shall consult with Indian tribes to determine a protocol for consultation under subsection (b) prior to consultation under such subsection with the other entities described in such subsection. "(2) REQUIREMENTS FOR PROTOCOL. —The protocol shall require, at a minimum, that— "(A) the government-to-government relationship with Indian tribes forms the basis for the consultation process; "(B) the Indian tribes and the Secretary jointly conduct the consultations required by this section; and "(C) the consultation process allows for separate and direct recommendations from the Indian tribes and other entities described in subsection (b). "(b) CONDUCTING STUDY.— In conducting the study under this title, the Secretary shall consult with Indian tribes, States, counties, municipalities, program beneficiaries, and interested public interest groups, and may consult with other entities as appropriate. "SEC. 604. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. "There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this title. Such sums shall remain available until expended.". SEC. 6. AMENDMENTS CLARIFYING CIVIL PROCEEDINGS. Section 102(e)(1) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450f(e)(1)) is amended by inserting after "subsection (b)(3)" the following: "or any civil action conducted pursuant to section 110(a)". SEC. 7. SPEEDY ACQUISITION OF GOODS, SERVICES, OR SUPPLIES. Section 105(k) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450j(k)) is amended— (1) by striking "deemed an executive agency" and inserting "deemed an executive agency and part of the Indian Health Service"; and (2) by adding at the end the following: "For purposes of carrying out such contract, grant, or agreement, the Secretary