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Current Tribal Consultations 

Proposed Revisions to the Leasing Regulations to 25 CFR 162

Tribal Leaders Letter - November 28, 2011 - pdf 934 kb

Consultation Schedule and Locations

  • January 10, 2012 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m., The Arctic Club Seattle - Doubletree, 700 3rd Avenue, Seattle, WA
  • January 12, 2012 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., The Palms Springs Convention Center, 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA
  • January 18, 2012 8:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m., Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, 444 N. Mt Rushmore Rd. Rapid City, SD

Proposed Rule - Federal Register - pdf 365 kb

Supplemental Proposed Residential, Business, and Wind and Solar Leasing Regulations - pdf 77kb

Response to Comments Received During Tribal Consultation - pdf 149 kb

Leasing Comparison Chart Between Current Leasing Rule and Proposed Leasing Rule - pdf 49 kb

Frequently Asked Questions on Proposed Leasing Regulations - pdf 62 kb

Redlined Version of the Proposed Part 162 Leases and Permits - pdf 955kb

Draft Indian Affairs Manual (IAM), BIE Health and Wellness Policy for K-12 Schools

Tribal Leaders Letter - April 7, 2011 - pdf

IAM Health and Wellness in Bureau of Indian Education(BIE) Schools, K-12 - pdf

Appendix A - Health and Wellness Resources for Schools - pdf

Draft Regulations that would Establish Subparts to 25 CFR 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 - pdf 392 kb

Minnesota - March 31, 2011 - pdf 180 kb

Albuquerque, NM - April 6, 2011 - pdf 173 kb

The Ongoing Tragedy of Suicide in Indian Country

The 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

Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 Consultation Schedule

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

DOI Revising and Streamlining the Current Strategic Plan for FYs' 2011 to 2016.

The Department of the Interior is in the process of revising and streamling the current Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2011-2016.  The Plan is used as a roadmap for the Department, and a means of communication its goals and specific commitments to the public, stakeholders, and employees.

To get the entire Tribal Leaders Letter and consulation schedule click here.

Review of the "Current Guidance and Regulatory Standards" for Taking Land Into Trust for Gaming Purposes

On 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.

To get the entire Tribal Leaders Letter and consultation schedule click here. 

January 3, 2008 Memorandum

Buy Indian Act

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.

DOI Tribal Consultation Policy

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 in .pdf format.
  • The news release dated November 25, 2009 in .pdf format.

Initial Consultation Sessions:  December 2009 and January 2010

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 letter to tribal leaders dated November 23, 2009 in .pdf format.
  • The news release dated December 2, 2009 in .pdf format.

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 Members

In 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, in .pdf format.
  • 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 Members

In 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 in .pdf format.