The DOI relied on the IGRA provision that states that if the Secretary does not approve or disapprove a submitted compact within 45 days, the compact shall be deemed approved. DOI argued that in such scenario, the compact is deemed approved by operation of law and there is no final agency to challenge. The judges, however, focused on the clause that immediately follows, which states that the compact shall be deemed approved, “but only to the extent the compact is consistent with the provisions of this Act.” The 3 Judges Ruled in Favor of Amador County! YEA!