Consideration of Revisions to the Federal Acknowledgment Regulations
- Federal Register Notice on Procedures for Establishing that an American Indian group exists as an Indian tribe. June 27, 2013
- Tribal Leader Letter - June 21, 2013
- Present Version - 25 CFR Part 83 Procedures for Establishing that an American Indian Group Exists as an Indian Tribe
- Red Lined Discussion Draft Version - 25 CFR Part 83 Procedures for Establishing that American Indian Group Exists as an Indian Tribe
- For more information about Proposed Revisions to 25 CFR 83 - Federal Acknowledgment
Please note that the deadline for providing comments on the Discussion Draft is September 25, 2013.
Draft Rule to establish standards for Leasing and Fundraising at BIE-operated schools Preparation of 2013 American Indian Population and Labor Force Report- Federal Register Notice
- Alaska Federation of Natives Conference, Anchorage, AK, October 20, 2012 Powerpoint
- National Congress of American Indians, Sacramento, CA, October 24, 2012 Powerpoint
- Tribal Consultation Sheet for the Preparation of the 2013 Labor Force Report
Tribal Consultation Meeting Minutes:
- April 26, 2012 - Tribal Consultation Meeting on Administrative Assessment, BIA & BIE Streamlining, Airway Heights, Washington
- April 27, 2012- Johnson O'Malley Student Count Update and Draft SF-424B Assurance Statements
- April 19, 2012- Tribal Consultation Meeting on Administrative Assessment, Fort McDowell, Arizona
- April 20, 2012 - Tribal Consultation Meeting, Fort McDowell Arizona
- April 12, 2012 - Volume 1, Miccosukee Resort and Gaming, Miami, Florida
- May 10, 2012 - Volume 2, Choctaw Casino Resort, Durant Oklahoma
- May 3, 2012 - Rapid City, South Dakota
- May 4, 2012 - Rapid City, South Dakota
- May 17, 2012 - Lincoln, California
- May 18, 2012 - Lincoln, California
- May 23, 2012 - Anchorage, Alaska
Additional Consultation Documents:
- Final Report: Examination, Evaluation, And Recommendation for Support Functions - March 2012
- Tribal Leader Letter, April 16, 2012 - Anchorage, AK Consultation Meeting Information
- Tribal Leader Letter - Administrative Organizational Assessment Report - March 6, 2012
- Tribal Leader Letter - Administrative Organizational Assessment Report Consultation Schedule - March 26 2012
- Executive Summary for Tribal Consultations - April/May 2012
- Assessment Study Recommendations - April/May 2012
- Tribal Consultations Agenda - April/May 2012
BIA Streamlining Tribal Consultations:
- BIA Tribal Consultations Agenda - April/May 2012
- BIA Tribal Consultations Briefing Document - April/May 2012
- Tribal Consultations Agenda - April/May 2012
BIE Streamlining Tribal Consultations:
- Summary Sheet for Assurances P.L. 100-297 Tribally Controlled School Grants
- Draft Assurances Focus Group Document
- Johnson-O'Malley Update on BIE Count Program Funding
- Tribal Consultations Agenda - April/May 2012
- BIA Tribal Consultations Agenda - April/May 2012
- Tribal Letter, November 5, 2013 - BIE - U.S. Department of Education Consultation in conjucntion with White House/Tribal Nations Conference
- Tribal Letter, April 16, 2012 - BIE-U.S. Department of Education MOU Consultation
- Memorandum of Understanding
- MOU-Appendix
- Nashville, TN - May 18, 2012
- Flagstaff, Arizona - May 24, 2012
- Bloomington, Minnesota - May 31, 2012
- Lincoln, California - June 5, 2012
- Draft BIE ESEA Flexibility Request
- Dear Tribal Leader Letter dated June 12, 2012
- Updated Schedule of Tribal Consultations
- Summary of BIE ESEA Flexibility Waiver Request
- Presentation of BIE ESEA Flexibility Waiver Request
- Federal Register Notice - Acquisition Regulations; Buy Indian Act; Procedures for Contracting - July 26, 2012
- Dear Tribal Leader Letter on consultation schedule, locations and dates - June 29, 2012
- Archived Material
- Letter on Consultation Session in conjunction with White House / Tribal Leaders Conference - November 4, 2013
- Dear Tribal Leaders Letter - July 27, 2012
- Federal Register Notice on Listening Sessions - July 27, 2012
- Federal Register Notice on Listening Sessions - September 11, 2012
Transcripts of Consultation Sessions:
- Tribal Leasing Consultation Session - Seattle, WA, January 10, 2012
- Tribal Leasing Consultation Session - Palm Springs, CA, January 12, 2012
- Tribal Leasing Consultation Session - Rapid City, SD, January 18, 2012
- Tribal Leaders Letter - November 28, 2011
- Proposed Rule - Federal Register
- Supplemental Proposed Residential, Business, and Wind and Solar Leasing Regulations
- Response to Comments Received During Tribal Consultation
- Leasing Comparison Chart Between Current Leasing Rule and Proposed Leasing Rule
- Frequently Asked Questions on Proposed Leasing Regulations
- Redlined Version of the Proposed Part 162 Leases and Permits
For review and input, draft regulations that would establish subparts to 25 CFR 162 (Leases and Permits) addressing residential leasing, business leasing, and wind and solar permitting and leasing.
Consultation Meeting Transcripts:
- Las Vegas, NV - March 17, 2011
- Minnesota - March 31, 2011
- Albuquerque, NM - April 6, 2011
- Tribal Leaders Letter
- Draft Leasing Regulations
- Preliminary Draft of Part 162 - Leases and Permits (Purpose, Definitions, and Scope)
- Tribal Leader Letter - March 7, 2012
- Justification for Establishing a Categorical Exclusion for Scattered Single-Family Homesites
- Tribal Leaders Letter - April 7, 201
- IAM Health and Wellness in Bureau of Indian Education(BIE) Schools, K-12
- Appendix A - Health and Wellness Resources for Schools
The Department of the Interior is in the process of revising and streamlining the current Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2011-2016. The Plan is used as a road-map for the Department, and a means of communication its goals and specific commitments to the public, stakeholders, and employees.
Click here to get the entire Tribal Leaders Letter and consultation schedule.
Review of the "Current Guidance and Regulatory Standards" for Taking Land Into Trust for Gaming PurposesOn July 18, 2010, Secretary Salazar issued a directive recommending a thorough review of the "current guidance and regulatory standards" used to make decisions for two-part determinations under Section 20(b)(1)(A) or IGRA, 25 U.S.C. 2719(b)(1)(A). In accordance with the Secretary's directive, and with keeping with Interior's commitment to government-to-government consultation, we are engaging tribal governments on: (1) the January 3, 2008 Memorandum regarding Guidance on Taking Off-reservation land into Trust for Gaming purposes; (2) the need to revise any of the provisions of 25 C.F.R. 292, Subpart A and Subpart C; and (3) whether the Department's process of requiring compliance with 25 C.F.R. Part 151comes before or after the two-part determination.
- Click here to get the entire Tribal Leaders Letter and consultation schedule.
- January 3, 2008 Memorandum
- Signed Secretarial Order No. 3317 - Department of the Interior Policy on Consultation with Indian Tribes - December 1, 2011
- News Release - Secretary Salazar, Assistant Secretary Echo Hawk Launch Comprehensive Tribal Consultation Policy - December 1, 2011
- Draft Department of the Interior Policiy on Consultation with Indian Tribes - January 14, 2011
- Secretary Salazar, Assistant Secretary Echo Hawk Submit Draft Consultation Policy to Tribal Leaders Press Release - January 14, 2011
In November 2009, the Department of the Interior announced efforts to develop its department-wide tribal consultation policy in accordance with the President's Executive Memorandum of November 5, 2009 implementing Executive Order 13175. Click on the links to download the following documents:
- The letter to tribal leaders dated November 23, 2009
- The news release dated November 25, 2009
The Department held tribal consultation sessions in December 2009 and January 2010 on developing DOI's tribal consultation policy. For more information, click on the links to download the following documents:
The deadline for written comments was no later than January 15, 2010 by email to tribalconsultation@bia.gov or by postal service to the Office of the Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1849 C St., N.W., MS-4141-MIB, Washington, D.C. 20240.
Nominations for DOI Tribal Consultation Team MembersIn March 2010, the Department requested nominations from the federally recognized tribes of tribal officials or delegates from each BIA region for the DOI Tribal Consultation Team. The Team will draft the Department's tribal consultation policy in accordance with its plan of actions to implement the President’s Executive Memorandum on Executive Order 13175. Click on the links to download the following documents:
- The letter to tribal leaders dated March 22, 2010.
- The DOI Plan to Develop a Tribal Consultation and Coordination Policy.
- The DOI Consultation Team Nomination Form.
The deadline for submitting nominations to the BIA Regional Directors was April 30, 2010. The nominations were to be sent to the BIA Regional Director appropriate to the submitting tribe at his or her Regional Office address.
Announcement of DOI Tribal Consultation Team MembersIn a letter to tribal leaders dated August 19, 2010, the Department announced the members of the DOI Tribal Consultation Team. The Team is comprised of DOI officials and tribal representatives who will be involved in the process of drafting DOI's department-wide tribal consultation policy. Click on the link to download the following document:
- The letter to tribal leaders dated August 19, 2010.
- BIA Tribal Consultations Agenda - April / May 2012
On July 29, 2010, President Obama signed the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 (TLOA), It requries the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Justice Services to establish certain policies, procedures and guidelines in consultation with tribes. A series of consultation meetings will be held in October.
To get the entire Tribal Leaders Letter and Consultation Schedule, click here
Tribal Law and Order Act 2010 - Consultation Transcripts- San Diego, CA - October 12, 2010- pdf 201 kb
- Billings, MT - October 14, 2010- pdf 545 kb
- Albuquerque, NM - October 20, 2010- pdf 360 kb
- Navajo Nation Position Statement- pdf 17 kb
- Prior Lake, MN - October 21, 2010- pdf 389 kb
- Myra Pearson, Tribal Chairwoman, Spirit Lake Sioux Tribe- pdf 326 kb
- Great Plains Tribal Chairman's Association- pdf 646 kb
- Oklahoma City, OK - October 26, 2010- pdf 312 kb
- Miami, FL - October 28, 2010- pdf 758 kb
The Indian Affairs Office of Acquisition and Property Management (OAPM) will conduct tribal consultation with federally recognized tribes on April 26, 28 and 30, 2010 on draft regulations to implement the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47). The Act provides authority to set aside procurement contracts for qualified Indian-owned businesses. Click here to download the following documents:
- The Tribal Leader letter dated March 18, 2010 in .pdf format.
- The Federal Register notice dated March 26, 2010 announcing the consultation meetings.
- The draft of regulations to implement the Buy Indian Act.
The deadline for submitting written comments to the Director of the Indian Affairs Office of Acquisition and Property Management is no later than May 15, 2010 by email or postal service. The email address is: kathy.daum@bia.gov. The postal address is: Kathy N. Daum, Director, Office of Acquisition and Property Management-Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior, 2051 Mercator Drive, Reston, Virginia 20191.
The Ongoing Tragedy of Suicide in Indian CountryThe Office of the Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs, Indian Health Services and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration have teamed up to hold a series of tribal consultation meetings on the ongoing tragedy of suicide in Indian country. This effort is in preperation for a national Suicide Awareness Conference to be held early next year and presents an opportunity for the Department of the Interior, Department of Health and Human Services and tribal leaders to develop strategies and best practices for Indian country.
Press Release - November 29, 2010 - pdf
Press Release - November 12, 2010 - pdf
Carcieri v. SalazarDepartment of the Interior to Hold Consultation Sessions on Carcieri v. Salazar Decision The U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion interpreting a provision of the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (“IRA”) that impacts the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Tribes. See. Carceri v. Salazar, 129 S. Ct. 1058; 172 L. Ed. 2d. 791 ___U.S. ___ (February 29, 2009).
In keeping with Interior’s commitment on government-to-government consultation, we invite you to attend one or both of the consultation sessions on the subject.
For more information, click here to download the Dear Tribal Leader Letter in pdf format.
Department of the Interior / Tribal Consultations on Carcieri v. SalazarCarcieri v. Salazar - Department of the Interior / Tribal Consultation Meetings Powerpoint Presentation (.ppt) - 4 MB
Session Summary - Bloomington, Minnesota - June 29, 2009 (.pdf) - 119 KB
Session Summary - Sacramento, California - July 1, 2009 (.pdf) - 124 KB
Session Transcripts - Arlington, VA – July 8, 2009 (.pdf) - 155 KB
Session Summary - Carcieri v. Salazar United South and Eastern Tribes Strategy Meeting - May 12, 2009 (.pdf) - 56 KB
Letters from Interested PartiesLetter from State Attorney Generals to Senate Committee on Indian Affairs / House Natural Resources Committee -April 24, 2009 (.pdf) - 1128 KB
Indian Education
Amended language on the Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2004 - How it impacts funding from OIEP (.pdf)
Indian Gaming
Executive Order 13175 - Development of proposed regulations which will establish standards for implementing Section 20 of IGRA
Government-to-Government Consultation Documents on Indian Gaming
Trust Management
American Indian Probate Reform Act & Fiduciary Trust Model