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2026-10-21 · Notice

Notice of Supplemented Documented Petition for Federal Acknowledgment as an American Indian Tribe

Official abstract: The Department of the Interior (Department) gives notice that the group known as the Juane[ntilde]o Band of Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation, a petitioner for Federal acknowledgment as an American Indian Tribe, has chosen to complete the petitioning process under the current version of the acknowledgment regulations and has supplemented its petition. The Juane[ntilde]o Band of Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation had been proceeding under a previous version of the regulations (as they existed prior to July 31, 2015). The Department seeks comments and evidence from the public on the supplemented petition.

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2026-10-20 · Rule

Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustments; Annual Adjustments

Official abstract: This rule provides for annual adjustments to the level of civil monetary penalties contained in Bureau of Indian Affairs (Bureau) regulations to account for inflation under the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance.

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2026-10-14 · Notice

Indian Gaming; Approval by Operation of Law of the Stillaguamish Tribe and State of Washington Gaming Compact

Official abstract: This notice announces the approval by operation of law of the Memorandum of Incorporation Between the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians and the Washington State Gambling Commission Regarding Tribal Lottery System Purchase Price Increase governing the operation and regulation of class III gaming activities.

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2026-09-29 · Notice

Indian Gaming; Approval by Operation of Law of the Squaxin Island Tribe and State of Washington Gaming Compact

Official abstract: This notice announces the approval by operation of law of the Seventh Amendment to the Tribal-State Compact for Class III Gaming Between the Squaxin Island Tribe and the State of Washington governing the operation and regulation of class III gaming activities.

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2026-08-27 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Data Elements for Bureau-Funded Schools

Official abstract: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), are proposing to renew an information collection with revisions.

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2026-08-21 · Notice

Caddo Nation Liquor Control Code

Official abstract: This notice publishes the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma Liquor Control. The liquor control code is to regulate and control the possession, sale, manufacture and distribution of alcohol in conformity with the laws of the State of Oklahoma for the purpose of generating new Tribal revenues. Enactment of the code will help provide a source of revenue to strengthen Tribal government, provide for the economic viability of Tribal enterprises and improve delivery of Tribal government services.

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2026-08-21 · Notice

Receipt of Documented Petition for Federal Acknowledgment as an American Indian Tribe

Official abstract: The Department of the Interior (Department) gives notice that the group known as the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band of the Mission San Juan Bautista has filed a documented petition for Federal acknowledgment as an American Indian Tribe with the Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs. The Department seeks comments and evidence from the public on the petition.

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2026-07-30 · Notice

Notice of Public Meetings of the Advisory Board for Exceptional Children

Official abstract: The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is publishing this notice to announce that the Advisory Board for Exceptional Children (Advisory Board) will meet as indicated below. The purpose of the meetings is to meet the mandates of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA) for Indian children with disabilities.

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2026-07-30 · Notice

Rate Adjustments for Indian Irrigation Projects

Official abstract: The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) owns or has an interest in irrigation projects located on or associated with various Indian reservations throughout the United States. We are required to establish irrigation assessment rates to recover the costs to administer, operate, maintain, and rehabilitate these projects. We are notifying you that we have adjusted the irrigation assessment rates at several of our irrigation projects and facilities to reflect current costs of administration, operation, maintenance, and rehabilitation.

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2026-07-23 · Notice

Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona Liquor Control Ordinance

Official abstract: This notice publishes a correction to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe Liquor Control Ordinance, which was published on July 27, 2015. The correct Ordinance number adopted by the Pascua Yaqui Tribal Council pursuant to Resolution C06-103-15 is Ordinance No. 14-15.

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2026-07-14 · Notice

Indian Gaming; Approval by Operation of Law of the Wyandotte Nation and State of Kansas Gaming Compact

Official abstract: This notice announces the approval by operation of law of the Tribal-State Compact between the Wyandotte Nation and the State of Kansas governing the operation and regulation of class III gaming activities.

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2026-07-13 · Notice

FY 2026 Job Placement and Training-Native American Technology and Manufacturing Grant Pilot Program (IGNITE: Indigenous Growth in New & Innovative Trade Employment); Solicitation of Proposals

Official abstract: Through this notice, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Indian Services (OIS), Division of Workforce Development (DWD), Job Placement and Training announces a forthcoming FY 2026 Job Placement and Training discretionary grant pilot program titled, "Native American Technology and Manufacturing Grant Pilot Program-- (IGNITE: Indigenous Growth in New & Innovative Trade Employment)" Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Tribal workforce development strategies preparing Tribal participants for employment in construction and infrastructure trades and emerging technology sectors, including advanced manufacturing, digital fabrication, artificial intelligence, drone and geospatial systems, and STEM-based workforce training.

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2026-07-07 · Notice

Indian Gaming; Extension of Tribal-State Class III Gaming Compact Between the Yurok Tribe of the Yurok Reservation, California, and the State of California

Official abstract: This notice announces the extension of the Class III gaming compact between the Yurok Tribe of the Yurok Reservation, California, and the State of California.

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2026-06-26 · Notice

HEARTH Act Approval of Caddo Nation of Oklahoma Leasing Ordinance

Official abstract: The Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs approved the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma Leasing Ordinance under the Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Homeownership Act of 2012 (HEARTH Act). With this approval, the Tribe is authorized to enter into leases without further approval from the Secretary of the Interior.

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2026-06-26 · Notice

HEARTH Act Approval of Cachil DeHe Band of Wintun Indians of the Colusa Indian Community of the Colusa Rancheria, California, Leasing Ordinance

Official abstract: The Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs approved the Cachil DeHe Band of Wintun Indians of the Colusa Indian Community of the Colusa Rancheria, California, Leasing Ordinance under the Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Homeownership Act of 2012 (HEARTH Act). With this approval, the Tribe is authorized to enter into leases without further Secretary of the Interior approval.

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2026-06-11 · Notice

Indian Gaming; Approval by Operation of Law of the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe and State of Washington Gaming Compact

Official abstract: This notice announces the approval by operation of law of the Sixth Amendment to the Tribal-State Compact for Class III Gaming between the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe and the State of Washington governing the operation and regulation of class III gaming activities.

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2026-06-02 · Notice

HEARTH Act Approval of Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Business Leasing Ordinance

Official abstract: The Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs approved the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Business Leasing Ordinance under the Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Homeownership Act of 2012 (HEARTH Act). With this approval, the Tribe is authorized to enter into leases without further approval from the Secretary of the Interior.

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2026-06-01 · Notice

Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians of California; Liquor Control Ordinance

Official abstract: This notice publishes the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians of California Liquor Control Ordinance, which regulates and controls the consumption, possession, sale, manufacture, and distribution of liquor within Tribal Trust Lands under the jurisdiction of the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians of California, including its Trust Land located in Vallejo County, in order to permit alcohol sales by tribally owned and operated enterprises and private lessees, and at tribally approved special events. The Liquor Control Ordinance will provide a source of revenue for the continued operation of the tribal government, the delivery of governmental services, and the economic viability of tribal enterprises.

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2026-05-26 · Notice

Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Liquor Act; Correction

Official abstract: This notice publishes a correction to the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Liquor Act, as amended, published on August 25, 2025. The correct date in which the Tribal authorities of the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation enacted the Liquor Act, as amended, is June 11, 2024.

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2026-05-26 · Notice

Indian Child Welfare Act; Designated Tribal Agents for Service of Notice

Official abstract: The regulations implementing the Indian Child Welfare Act provide that Federally recognized Indian Tribes may designate an agent other than the Tribal chairman for service of notice of proceedings under the Act. This notice includes the current list of designated Tribal agents for service of notice.

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2026-05-15 · Notice

HEARTH Act Approval of Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California, Leasing Ordinance

Official abstract: The Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs approved the Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California Leasing Ordinance under the Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Homeownership Act of 2012 (HEARTH Act). With this approval, the Tribe is authorized to enter into leases without further Secretary of the Interior approval.

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2026-04-30 · Notice

Prairie Island Indian Community in the State of Minnesota; Alcohol and Controlled Substance Ordinance

Official abstract: This notice publishes the Prairie Island Indian Community Alcohol and Controlled Substance (Ordinance), which supersedes any conflicting provision found in the Prairie Island Indian Community Ordinance published on March 30, 1954.

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