(a) A state may select any program or activity published in the
Federal Register in accordance with Sec. 17.3 of this part for
intergovernmental review under these regulations. Each state, before
selecting programs and activities shall consult with local elected
officials.
(b) Each state that adopts a process shall notify the Secretary of
the Department's programs and activities selected for that process.
(c) A state may notify the Secretary of changes in its selections at
any time. For each change, the state shall submit to the Secretary an
assurance that the state has consulted with elected local officials
regarding the change. The Department may establish deadlines by which
states are required to inform the Secretary of changes in their program
selections.
(d) The Secretary uses a state's process as soon as feasible,
depending on individual programs and activities, after the Secretary is
notified of its selections.
