; (C) describes the goals of technical assistance provided under subsection (a)(2); and (D) proposes a course for the provision of the technical assistance that is proven to enhance broadband access on tribal lands. (2) Consultations required (A) In general Subject to subparagraph (B), in developing the plan, the Secretary of Agriculture and the Federal Communications Commission shall jointly— (i) conduct an in-person consultation with the Indian tribes and tribal members involved, in a forum open to the public; (ii) publish in the Federal Register the date of the consultation not later than 14 days before that date; (iii) within 30 days after the date of the consultation, transcribe or record the consultation, and make the transcription or record available to the public; and (iv) not later than 30 days before finalizing the plan, make available to the public a document that demonstrates how the consultation affected the development of the plan. (B) Waiver authority The Secretary of Agriculture and the Federal Communications Commission may jointly waive the requirement of subparagraph (A) with respect to a group of Indian tribes if at least 5/6 of the Indian tribes involved agree to the waiver. (c) Definition of Indian tribe In this section, the term Indian tribe has the meaning given the term in section 102(2) of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994. (d) Limitations on authorization of appropriations To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Agriculture not more than $500,000 for each fiscal year. 2. Parity for tribal regulatory commissions Section 306(a)(20)(E) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1926(a)(20)(E) ) is amended— (1) by inserting and tribal after State