; (B) in subparagraph (C) by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (C) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (E); and (D) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following: (D) an Assistant Secretary for Tribal Government Affairs, who shall be appointed by the President; and ; and (2) in subsection (f)— (A) in the heading by striking Deputy Assistant Secretary for Tribal Government Affairs and inserting Office of Tribal Government Affairs ; and (B) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: (1) Establishment There is established in the Department an Office of Tribal Government Affairs, under the Assistant Secretary for Tribal Government Affairs, to— (A) oversee the Tribal transportation self-governance program under section 207 of title 23; (B) plan, coordinate, and implement policies and programs serving Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations; (C) coordinate Tribal transportation programs and activities in all offices and administrations of the Department; (D) provide technical assistance to Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations; and (E) be a participant in any negotiated rulemakings relating to, or having an impact on, projects, programs, or funding associated with the Tribal transportation program under section 202 of title 23. . 1507. Alternative contracting methods (a) Land management agencies and tribal governments Section 201 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (f) Alternative contracting methods (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may use a contracting method available to a State under this title on behalf of— (A) a Federal land management agency, with respect to any funds available pursuant to section 203 or 204; (B) a Federal land management agency, with respect to any funds available pursuant to section 1535 of title 31 for any eligible use described in sections 203(a)(1) and 204(a)(1) of this title