(a) The Tribe/Consortium remains eligible to negotiate a compact and funding agreement at any time unless:
(1) It does not satisfy the eligibility requirements under 25 U.S.C. 5362(c); or
(2) Submits a Tribal resolution or official action by the Tribal governing body to the Director, OSG requesting to withdraw its request to participate in Self Governance.
(b) Whether or not a Tribe/Consortium executes an agreement has no effect on the selection of up to 50 new Tribes/Consortia in a subsequent year.