I think the intent is excellent. I think the mandate codified into law is appropriate and right, but you hate to set up not just the agency but the expectations in Indian Country that now with this mandated timeline, things will move faster.
Grijalva discusses the challenges of meeting mandated timelines in Indian Country.
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