; (2) promoting the ability of Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations to protect, conserve, and enhance populations of buffalo that are owned by Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations; (3) promoting the development and use of buffalo and buffalo habitat for the maximum practicable benefit of Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations; and (4) promoting the inclusion of Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations in Department, international, national, regional, and local decision making and forums regarding buffalo and buffalo habitat. (b) Contracts and grants authorized (1) In general The Secretary shall enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with, and award grants to, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations to enable the respective Indian Tribe or Tribal organization to— (A) plan, conduct, or implement a buffalo restoration or management program; (B) plan and execute commercial activities related to buffalo or buffalo products; or (C) carry out other activities related to buffalo restoration and management. (2) No diminishment of laws and regulations Nothing in this subsection shall be interpreted to diminish any Federal or State law or regulation of diseased buffalo. (c) Technical assistance The Secretary shall provide technical assistance to an Indian Tribe or Tribal organization that enters into a contract or cooperative agreement or receives a grant under this section to assist that Indian Tribe or Tribal organization in— (1) carrying out the activities of a buffalo or buffalo habitat restoration or management program; and (2) implementing the activities described in paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (b). 5. Consultation