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SUMMARY:Tribal Consultations on the Implementation of the “Supporting America’s Children and Families Act”
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader: \nThe Administration on Children\, Youth and Families (ACYF) and the Children’s Bureau (CB) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) recognize the central role that Tribal Nations play in the care and protection of children and families. To advance our collaborative efforts to that end\, we extend an invitation to participate in formal tribal consultation on the “Supporting America’s Children and Families Act\,” (Public Law 118-258)\, which reauthorized Title IV-B of the Social Security Act (Act). \nConsultation will focus on the changes to title IV-B of the Act\, listed in detail in attached documents\, and how they may impact Tribes. In summary\, the focus areas are the Indian Child Welfare Act\, title IV-B funding for child welfare agencies\, the Court Improvement Program and remote hearings\, and the Prevention Services Clearinghouse. \nWe are soliciting your input as we value your perspectives and experiences\, which are crucial as we work together to implement the Act. The consultation is intended to create meaningful opportunity for dialogue that enhances the effectiveness of child welfare services for Tribal Nations and the people they serve. \nWe look forward to hearing from you at one or more of the following sessions: \nCONSULTATION #1 – MINNESOTA\nDate: August 25\, 2025\nType: In-person and Virtual (Hybrid) Tribal Consultation\nTime: 1 – 4 PM Central Time\nIn-Person Location: Grand Casino Mille Lacs\, 777 Grand Avenue\, Onamia\, MN 56359\nRSVP for In-Person Participation: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP\nZoom Registration for Virtual Participation: Zoom Link Registration \nCONSULTATION #2 – SOUTH DAKOTA\nDate: October 10\, 2025\nType: In-person\nTime: 1- 3 PM Mountain Time\nIn-Person Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center\, 505 N. 5th Street\, Rapid City\, SD 57701\nRSVP for In-Person Participation: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP \nCONSULTATION #3 – ALASKA\nDate: October 14\, 2025\nType: In-person\nTime: 1:30 – 5 PM Alaska Daylight Time\nIn-Person Location: Hilton Anchorage\, 500 West Third Avenue\, Anchorage\, Alaska 99501\nRSVP for In-Person Participation: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP \nCONSULTATION #4 – WASHINGTON\nDate: November 18\, 2025\nType: In-person and Virtual (Hybrid)\nTime: 10 AM – 3 PM Pacific Time\nIn-Person Location: University of Washington School of Social Work -3rd floor Conference Room\, 4101 15th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA 98105\nRSVP for In-Person Participation: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP\nZoom Registration for Virtual Participation: Zoom Link Registration \nCONSULTATION #5 – WASHINGTON DC\nDate: December 2\, 2025\nType: In-person\nTime: 2 PM – 5 PM Eastern Time\nIn-Person Location: Mary E Switzer Building\n330 C Street\nWashington DC 20201\nRSVP for In-Person Participation by November 25\, 2025: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP\n**This is a Federal Building – Please be prepared to present valid ID to meet security requirements for building entrance. \nWritten comments may also be submitted to TribalConsultationACYF@acf.hhs.gov by January 9\, 2026. Please include the following in the subject line: Title IV-B Implementation Tribal Consultation. A consultation report will be made available within ninety (90) of the final consultation session. \nIn addition to these formal consultations\, and in response to requirements in the Act\, ACF is also issuing a Federal Register Notice to solicit additional input from the public. \nTo facilitate preparation for the consultation\, please find attached a Children’s Bureau Information \nMemo of June 18\, 2025\, Summary of Provisions\, Framing Questions\, and a Side-by-Side \nlegislative language comparison. \nIf you have questions about the consultations\, please contact Laurel Iron Cloud at ACYF\,\nLaurel.IronCloud@acf.hhs.gov.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-consultations-on-the-implementation-of-the-supporting-americas-children-and-families-act/2025-12-02/
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Health and Human Services (HHS),Social Services,Tribal Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T235959
DTSTAMP:20260826T230955
CREATED:20251113T144928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T144930Z
UID:10003843-1764720000-1764892799@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Indian Health Service Tribal Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Indian Health Service Tribal Summit\, originally scheduled for November and later postponed to December 3-4\, 2025\, has been further rescheduled to Spring 2026. \n\n\n\nWe appreciate your understanding and continued interest in this important event.  Updated details\, including the specific dates\, will be shared as they become available. \n\n\n\nPlease email the IHS Tribal Affairs team at TribalAffairs@ihs.gov with any questions.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/indian-health-service-tribal-summit/
CATEGORIES:Health,Indian Health Service (IHS)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T190000
DTSTAMP:20260826T230955
CREATED:20251126T142606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T142609Z
UID:10003855-1765191600-1765220400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USDA Tribal Advisory Committee
DESCRIPTION:The USDA Tribal Advisory Committee will be convening to deliberate on advice and guidance for the Secretary on matters relating to Tribal and Indian affairs. The committee is authorized to meet under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the 2018 Farm Bill) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act.  \n\n\n\nMembers of the public may register hear these deliberations and/or to provide public comment to the Tribal Advisory Committee. Public comment will only be accepted between 2:00-3:30pm Pacific Time on Monday\, December 8th and must be limited to no more than 5 minutes per person.  \n\n\n\nWritten public comment must be submitted by Thursday\, December 4\, 2025\, at 11:59pm Eastern Time via Tribal.Relations@usda.gov.  \n\n\n\nAdditional information will be made available at https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/general-information/staff-offices/office-tribal-relations/tribal-advisory-committee.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/usda-tribal-advisory-committee-2/
LOCATION:Hybrid Event\, TN
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Dept of Agriculture (USDA),Natural Resources
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T235959
DTSTAMP:20260826T230955
CREATED:20251120T155753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T155755Z
UID:10003851-1765324800-1765497599@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:HUD Virtual Training: Conveyance Process
DESCRIPTION:This HUD Office of Native American Programs (ONAP)-sponsored training equips Tribal Leaders\, Tribally Designated Housing Entity (TDHE) staff\, housing professionals\, and community members with the knowledge to manage the conveyance of paid-off housing units under the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) program\, as mandated by the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) and HUD regulations (24 CFR Part 1000)\, by educating participants on HUD’s conveyance requirements and compliance\, outlining the step-by-step process for transferring units to homeowners\, defining roles for TDHE staff\, Tribal Leaders\, and homeowners\, providing guidance on post-conveyance homeowner responsibilities such as property maintenance and financial literacy\, and sharing best practices and solutions to common challenges\, with key content covering the legal framework and documentation (e.g.\, deeds\, title transfers\, environmental reviews)\, practical steps for verifying unit payoff and ensuring compliance with tribal policies\, case studies of successful conveyances in tribal communities\, and resources for homeowner education\, including HUD’s housing counseling services; the training is offered virtually\, free of charge\, with registration via the National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC) or HUD’s CodeTalk portal\, and post-training support is available through Area ONAP offices\, targeting Tribal Leaders\, TDHE staff\, housing professionals\, and homeowners involved in IHBG-funded housing programs\, ultimately enabling participants to execute compliant\, efficient\, and equitable conveyances to foster homeownership and tribal self-determination\, with further information available through local Area ONAP offices or at www.hud.gov/codetalk.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/hud-virtual-training-conveyance-process/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD),Housing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T110000
DTSTAMP:20260826T230956
CREATED:20250929T135811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T205757Z
UID:10003720-1765364400-1765364400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:DHS FLETC Tribal Law Enforcement Resource Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers\, State\, Local\, & Tribal DivisionFY-26 Webinar Series: Tribal Law Enforcement Resources\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopic: Missing Persons & DNA Resources\n\n\n\nDate: Thursday\, October 23\, 2025\, 10:00 am Mountain Time \n\n\n\nTEAMS LINK  \n\n\n\nFeatured Speaker: Mr. Mark Pooley\, Director  \n\n\n\nDescription: The Center for Human Identification (CHI) is an accredited law enforcement DNA lab and a CODIS participant. CHI works with law enforcement\, medicolegal\, and other criminal justice agencies as a DNA testing resource for unidentified and missing person cases. Currently\, CHI has a Bureau of Justice Assistance Program which provides free DNA testing for Family Reference Samples (FRS) and Unidentified Human Remains (UHR) for missing Indigenous person cases. To date\, 45 identifications have been made in Indian Country under this program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopic: Resources\, Training\, and Tools to Address Substance Misuse and Human Trafficking\, National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children\n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday: November 19\, 2025\, 10:00 Mountain Time \n\n\n\nTEAMS LINK \n\n\n\nFeatured Speaker: Mr. Eric Nation\, Executive Director \n\n\n\nDescription: Learn of resources available for Tribal law enforcement specific to training on the topics of early identification\, human trafficking\, and drug endangered children. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopic: State & Rural Law Enforcement Executive Association (SRLEEA) Training and Resources\n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday: December 10\, 2025\, 10:00 Mountain Time \n\n\n\nTEAMS LINK \n\n\n\nFeatured Speaker: Mr. Mark Bensen\, Chief of Police- Nez Perce Tribe \n\n\n\nDescription: The SRLEEA is dedicated solely to supporting and promoting law enforcement executives and agencies that serve small\, rural & tribal communities across America. The organization provides resources and training to support departments in leadership\, jail management\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopic: DHS Resources to Support Tribal Law Enforcement\n\n\n\nDate: Thursday\, January 15\, 2026\, 10:00 am Mountain Time \n\n\n\nTEAMS LINK \n\n\n\nFeatured Speaker: Mr. David Flute\, Senior Advisor- Tribal Affairs Description: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is comprised of several agencies who work with state\, local\, and Tribal departments and possess several resources that may interact to support Tribal law enforcement. This webinar provides an overview of various DHS agencies and specific resources for Tribal law enforcement departments related to human trafficking\, search and rescue\, and more.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/dhs-fletc-tribal-law-enforcement-resource-webinar-series/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Justice (DOJ),Tribal Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260826T230956
CREATED:20251211T212259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T212259Z
UID:10003857-1765454400-1765465200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:FCC Consultation on Potential Changes to NEPA Rules
DESCRIPTION:By Public Notice (DA 25-1003)\, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announces two new dates for virtual Tribal Consultation on potential changes to the FCC’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rules.  The FCC has also updated the framing paper to reflect changes to key dates.   \n\n\n\n\nDecember 11\, 2025\, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET\n\n\n\nJanuary 14\, 2026\, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET\n\n\n\n\nFederally-recognized Tribal Nations and Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs) interested in consulting should send an email to Native@fcc.gov with a subject line indicating the date of participation\, “Consultation – December 11\,” or “Consultation – January 14.”  \n\n\n\nPlease note that comments and meetings are also permitted at any time after the reply comment deadline\, subject to the FCC’s ex parte rules for presentations on the merits or outcome of the rulemaking.  Virtual Tribal Consultations may be recorded and transcribed.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/fcc-consultation-on-potential-changes-to-nepa-rules-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Federal Communications Commission (FCC),Natural Resources
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T110000
DTSTAMP:20260826T230956
CREATED:20251204T201615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T162847Z
UID:10003863-1765531800-1765537200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:EPA and Army Hybrid Public Meeting for the Proposed “Updated Definition of ‘Waters of the United States’” Rule
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. EPA and the U.S. Department of the Army will hold a public meeting in Bismarck\, North Dakota to gather input on the proposed rule. There will be additional public meeting(s) scheduled in the coming weeks.  \n\n\n\n\nDecember 12\, 2025: Bismarck\, North Dakota (9:30-11 a.m. CT and 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. CT) – Register Now\n\n\n\n\nPlease use the link above to register to provide comments or to listen to the public meeting\, either virtually or in-person. Requests to speak will also be taken the day of the meeting at the meeting registration desk for those participating in-person and during the speaker waitlist for those participating virtually. EPA and the Army will make every effort to accommodate all speakers who arrive and register\, although preferences on speaking times may not be able to be fulfilled. On the last working day before each meeting\, EPA will post a general agenda for the meeting that will list pre-registered speakers in approximate order. The agencies will make every effort to follow the schedule as closely as possible on the day of the public meeting; however\, please plan for the meetings to run either ahead of schedule or behind schedule.  \n\n\n\nEach commenter will have three minutes to provide oral testimony. EPA and the Army encourage commenters to also provide the agencies with a copy of their oral testimony by emailing it to wotus-outreach@epa.gov and submitting the text of their oral comments as written comments to the rulemaking docket EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322 on Regulations.gov. \n\n\n\nUpdated 12/8 to include additional dates: \n\n\n\n\nDecember 15\, 2025: Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania (12-2 p.m. ET and 2:30-4 p.m. ET) – Register Now\n\n\n\nDecember 16\, 2025: Virtual (12:30-2 p.m. ET and 2:30-4 p.m. ET) – Register Now
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/epa-and-army-hybrid-public-meeting-for-the-proposed-updated-definition-of-waters-of-the-united-states-rule/2025-12-12/
CATEGORIES:Army Corps of Engineers,Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),Natural Resources,Policy and Legislative Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260826T230956
CREATED:20251204T201615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T162847Z
UID:10003865-1765796400-1765803600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:EPA and Army Hybrid Public Meeting for the Proposed “Updated Definition of ‘Waters of the United States’” Rule
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. EPA and the U.S. Department of the Army will hold a public meeting in Bismarck\, North Dakota to gather input on the proposed rule. There will be additional public meeting(s) scheduled in the coming weeks.  \n\n\n\n\nDecember 12\, 2025: Bismarck\, North Dakota (9:30-11 a.m. CT and 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. CT) – Register Now\n\n\n\n\nPlease use the link above to register to provide comments or to listen to the public meeting\, either virtually or in-person. Requests to speak will also be taken the day of the meeting at the meeting registration desk for those participating in-person and during the speaker waitlist for those participating virtually. EPA and the Army will make every effort to accommodate all speakers who arrive and register\, although preferences on speaking times may not be able to be fulfilled. On the last working day before each meeting\, EPA will post a general agenda for the meeting that will list pre-registered speakers in approximate order. The agencies will make every effort to follow the schedule as closely as possible on the day of the public meeting; however\, please plan for the meetings to run either ahead of schedule or behind schedule.  \n\n\n\nEach commenter will have three minutes to provide oral testimony. EPA and the Army encourage commenters to also provide the agencies with a copy of their oral testimony by emailing it to wotus-outreach@epa.gov and submitting the text of their oral comments as written comments to the rulemaking docket EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322 on Regulations.gov. \n\n\n\nUpdated 12/8 to include additional dates: \n\n\n\n\nDecember 15\, 2025: Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania (12-2 p.m. ET and 2:30-4 p.m. ET) – Register Now\n\n\n\nDecember 16\, 2025: Virtual (12:30-2 p.m. ET and 2:30-4 p.m. ET) – Register Now
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/epa-and-army-hybrid-public-meeting-for-the-proposed-updated-definition-of-waters-of-the-united-states-rule/2025-12-15/1/
CATEGORIES:Army Corps of Engineers,Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),Natural Resources,Policy and Legislative Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260826T230956
CREATED:20251216T134023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T134023Z
UID:10003845-1765803600-1765814400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:IHS Tribal Consultation & Urban Confer - Proposed Realignment
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader Letter \n\n\n\nAs part of this second Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer process\, the IHS will convene four (4) in-person Tribal Consultation sessions and one (1) virtual Urban Confer session to provide multiple opportunities for feedback and discussion on the proposed IHS realignment. \n\n\n\nWe invite you to register for the sessions you plan to attend using the following link: https://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/0WsSdf0JRFm8dA6aTjqXdA. \n\n\n\nTribal Consultation No. 1 – Durant\, OklahomaDate: Monday\, December 15\, 2025Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM CTVenue To Be Determined \n\n\n\nTribal Consultation No. 2 – Denver\, ColoradoDate: Tuesday\, December 16\, 2025Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM MTVenue To Be Determined \n\n\n\nTribal Consultation No. 3 – San Diego\, CaliforniaDate: Wednesday\, December 17\, 2025Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM PTVenue To Be Determined \n\n\n\nTribal Consultation No. 4 – Seattle\, WashingtonDate: Tuesday\, January 6\, 2026Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM PTVenue To Be Determined \n\n\n\nUrban Confer Session – VirtualDate: Thursday\, January 8\, 2026Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM ET \n\n\n\nThe comment submission deadline for both the Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer is February 9\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\nPlease email Tribal Consultation comments to consultation@ihs.gov.\n\n\n\nPlease email Urban Confer comments to urbanconfer@ihs.gov.\n\n\n\nPlease use the SUBJECT LINE: IHS Proposed Realignment.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/ihs-tribal-consultation-urban-confer-proposed-realignment-2/
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Health,Indian Health Service (IHS)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251215T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260826T230956
CREATED:20251204T201615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T162847Z
UID:10003866-1765805400-1765810800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:EPA and Army Hybrid Public Meeting for the Proposed “Updated Definition of ‘Waters of the United States’” Rule
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. EPA and the U.S. Department of the Army will hold a public meeting in Bismarck\, North Dakota to gather input on the proposed rule. There will be additional public meeting(s) scheduled in the coming weeks.  \n\n\n\n\nDecember 12\, 2025: Bismarck\, North Dakota (9:30-11 a.m. CT and 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. CT) – Register Now\n\n\n\n\nPlease use the link above to register to provide comments or to listen to the public meeting\, either virtually or in-person. Requests to speak will also be taken the day of the meeting at the meeting registration desk for those participating in-person and during the speaker waitlist for those participating virtually. EPA and the Army will make every effort to accommodate all speakers who arrive and register\, although preferences on speaking times may not be able to be fulfilled. On the last working day before each meeting\, EPA will post a general agenda for the meeting that will list pre-registered speakers in approximate order. The agencies will make every effort to follow the schedule as closely as possible on the day of the public meeting; however\, please plan for the meetings to run either ahead of schedule or behind schedule.  \n\n\n\nEach commenter will have three minutes to provide oral testimony. EPA and the Army encourage commenters to also provide the agencies with a copy of their oral testimony by emailing it to wotus-outreach@epa.gov and submitting the text of their oral comments as written comments to the rulemaking docket EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322 on Regulations.gov. \n\n\n\nUpdated 12/8 to include additional dates: \n\n\n\n\nDecember 15\, 2025: Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania (12-2 p.m. ET and 2:30-4 p.m. ET) – Register Now\n\n\n\nDecember 16\, 2025: Virtual (12:30-2 p.m. ET and 2:30-4 p.m. ET) – Register Now
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/epa-and-army-hybrid-public-meeting-for-the-proposed-updated-definition-of-waters-of-the-united-states-rule/2025-12-15/2/
CATEGORIES:Army Corps of Engineers,Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),Natural Resources,Policy and Legislative Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260826T230956
CREATED:20251204T201615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T162847Z
UID:10003867-1765884600-1765890000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:EPA and Army Hybrid Public Meeting for the Proposed “Updated Definition of ‘Waters of the United States’” Rule
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. EPA and the U.S. Department of the Army will hold a public meeting in Bismarck\, North Dakota to gather input on the proposed rule. There will be additional public meeting(s) scheduled in the coming weeks.  \n\n\n\n\nDecember 12\, 2025: Bismarck\, North Dakota (9:30-11 a.m. CT and 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. CT) – Register Now\n\n\n\n\nPlease use the link above to register to provide comments or to listen to the public meeting\, either virtually or in-person. Requests to speak will also be taken the day of the meeting at the meeting registration desk for those participating in-person and during the speaker waitlist for those participating virtually. EPA and the Army will make every effort to accommodate all speakers who arrive and register\, although preferences on speaking times may not be able to be fulfilled. On the last working day before each meeting\, EPA will post a general agenda for the meeting that will list pre-registered speakers in approximate order. The agencies will make every effort to follow the schedule as closely as possible on the day of the public meeting; however\, please plan for the meetings to run either ahead of schedule or behind schedule.  \n\n\n\nEach commenter will have three minutes to provide oral testimony. EPA and the Army encourage commenters to also provide the agencies with a copy of their oral testimony by emailing it to wotus-outreach@epa.gov and submitting the text of their oral comments as written comments to the rulemaking docket EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322 on Regulations.gov. \n\n\n\nUpdated 12/8 to include additional dates: \n\n\n\n\nDecember 15\, 2025: Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania (12-2 p.m. ET and 2:30-4 p.m. ET) – Register Now\n\n\n\nDecember 16\, 2025: Virtual (12:30-2 p.m. ET and 2:30-4 p.m. ET) – Register Now
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/epa-and-army-hybrid-public-meeting-for-the-proposed-updated-definition-of-waters-of-the-united-states-rule/2025-12-16/1/
CATEGORIES:Army Corps of Engineers,Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),Natural Resources,Policy and Legislative Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T150000
DTSTAMP:20260826T230956
CREATED:20251204T201615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T162847Z
UID:10003868-1765891800-1765897200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:EPA and Army Hybrid Public Meeting for the Proposed “Updated Definition of ‘Waters of the United States’” Rule
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. EPA and the U.S. Department of the Army will hold a public meeting in Bismarck\, North Dakota to gather input on the proposed rule. There will be additional public meeting(s) scheduled in the coming weeks.  \n\n\n\n\nDecember 12\, 2025: Bismarck\, North Dakota (9:30-11 a.m. CT and 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. CT) – Register Now\n\n\n\n\nPlease use the link above to register to provide comments or to listen to the public meeting\, either virtually or in-person. Requests to speak will also be taken the day of the meeting at the meeting registration desk for those participating in-person and during the speaker waitlist for those participating virtually. EPA and the Army will make every effort to accommodate all speakers who arrive and register\, although preferences on speaking times may not be able to be fulfilled. On the last working day before each meeting\, EPA will post a general agenda for the meeting that will list pre-registered speakers in approximate order. The agencies will make every effort to follow the schedule as closely as possible on the day of the public meeting; however\, please plan for the meetings to run either ahead of schedule or behind schedule.  \n\n\n\nEach commenter will have three minutes to provide oral testimony. EPA and the Army encourage commenters to also provide the agencies with a copy of their oral testimony by emailing it to wotus-outreach@epa.gov and submitting the text of their oral comments as written comments to the rulemaking docket EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322 on Regulations.gov. \n\n\n\nUpdated 12/8 to include additional dates: \n\n\n\n\nDecember 15\, 2025: Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania (12-2 p.m. ET and 2:30-4 p.m. ET) – Register Now\n\n\n\nDecember 16\, 2025: Virtual (12:30-2 p.m. ET and 2:30-4 p.m. ET) – Register Now
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/epa-and-army-hybrid-public-meeting-for-the-proposed-updated-definition-of-waters-of-the-united-states-rule/2025-12-16/2/
CATEGORIES:Army Corps of Engineers,Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),Natural Resources,Policy and Legislative Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260826T230956
CREATED:20251217T201748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T201748Z
UID:10003846-1765893600-1765904400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:IHS Tribal Consultation & Urban Confer - Proposed Realignment
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader Letter \n\n\n\nAs part of this second Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer process\, the IHS will convene four (4) in-person Tribal Consultation sessions and one (1) virtual Urban Confer session to provide multiple opportunities for feedback and discussion on the proposed IHS realignment. \n\n\n\nWe invite you to register for the sessions you plan to attend using the following link: https://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/0WsSdf0JRFm8dA6aTjqXdA. \n\n\n\nTribal Consultation No. 1 – Durant\, OklahomaDate: Monday\, December 15\, 2025Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM CTVenue To Be Determined \n\n\n\nTribal Consultation No. 2 – Denver\, ColoradoDate: Tuesday\, December 16\, 2025Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM MTVenue To Be Determined \n\n\n\nTribal Consultation No. 3 – San Diego\, CaliforniaDate: Wednesday\, December 17\, 2025Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM PTVenue To Be Determined \n\n\n\nTribal Consultation No. 4 – Seattle\, WashingtonDate: Tuesday\, January 6\, 2026Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM PTVenue To Be Determined \n\n\n\nUrban Confer Session – VirtualDate: Thursday\, January 8\, 2026Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM ET \n\n\n\nThe comment submission deadline for both the Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer is February 9\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\nPlease email Tribal Consultation comments to consultation@ihs.gov.\n\n\n\nPlease email Urban Confer comments to urbanconfer@ihs.gov.\n\n\n\nPlease use the SUBJECT LINE: IHS Proposed Realignment.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/ihs-tribal-consultation-urban-confer-proposed-realignment-3/
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Health,Indian Health Service (IHS)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260826T230956
CREATED:20250718T201031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T172428Z
UID:10003620-1765972800-1765976400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:IRS office hours: elective payment of energy credits
DESCRIPTION:The IRS is offering office hours (through Microsoft Teams) to help entities with the pre-filing registration process on the  Pre-filing Registration Tool. Pre-filing registration is a required step for applicable entities to take advantage of elective payment of certain credits. Representatives from the IRS will be available to answer your pre-filing registration questions. \nRegistration for office hours is open. Registration is required and can be completed by clicking on the links below. \n\n\n\nDate\nTime\nRegister\n\n\nAugust 20\, 2025\n1-2:00 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister\n\n\nSeptember 17\, 2025\n1-2:00 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister\n\n\nOctober 15\, 2025\n1-2:00 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister\n\n\nNovember 19\, 2025\n1-2:00 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister\n\n\nDecember 17\, 2025\n1-2:00 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister\n\n\nJanuary 21\, 2026\n1-2:00 p.m. Eastern time\nRegister\n\n\n\n Resources: \n\nVideo: How to complete Form 990-T for elective payment election\nVideo:  Pre-filing Registration Tool Overview\nPre-Filing Registration Tool — User Guide and Instructions\, Publication 5884 PDF\nClean Energy Authorization Permission Management User Guide\, Publication 5902 PDF\nElective pay and transferability frequently asked questions\n\n  \nThe tribal community can find answers to many questions on IRS.gov/tribes. If you have a question on any tribal tax matter\, please visit Contact ITG. \nFor the latest tribal news\, connect via IRS Social Media and subscribe to this and other IRS newsletters.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/irs-office-hours-elective-payment-of-energy-credits/2025-12-17/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Energy,Infrastructure,Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T180000
DTSTAMP:20260826T230956
CREATED:20251217T201815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T201815Z
UID:10003847-1765983600-1765994400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:IHS Tribal Consultation & Urban Confer - Proposed Realignment
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader Letter \n\n\n\nAs part of this second Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer process\, the IHS will convene four (4) in-person Tribal Consultation sessions and one (1) virtual Urban Confer session to provide multiple opportunities for feedback and discussion on the proposed IHS realignment. \n\n\n\nWe invite you to register for the sessions you plan to attend using the following link: https://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/0WsSdf0JRFm8dA6aTjqXdA. \n\n\n\nTribal Consultation No. 1 – Durant\, OklahomaDate: Monday\, December 15\, 2025Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM CTVenue To Be Determined \n\n\n\nTribal Consultation No. 2 – Denver\, ColoradoDate: Tuesday\, December 16\, 2025Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM MTVenue To Be Determined \n\n\n\nTribal Consultation No. 3 – San Diego\, CaliforniaDate: Wednesday\, December 17\, 2025Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM PTVenue To Be Determined \n\n\n\nTribal Consultation No. 4 – Seattle\, WashingtonDate: Tuesday\, January 6\, 2026Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM PTVenue To Be Determined \n\n\n\nUrban Confer Session – VirtualDate: Thursday\, January 8\, 2026Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM ET \n\n\n\nThe comment submission deadline for both the Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer is February 9\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\nPlease email Tribal Consultation comments to consultation@ihs.gov.\n\n\n\nPlease email Urban Confer comments to urbanconfer@ihs.gov.\n\n\n\nPlease use the SUBJECT LINE: IHS Proposed Realignment.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/ihs-tribal-consultation-urban-confer-proposed-realignment-4/
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Health,Indian Health Service (IHS)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T163000
DTSTAMP:20260826T230956
CREATED:20251208T175243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T175248Z
UID:10003871-1766070000-1766075400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Tribal Engagement on the Proposed Rule Updated Definition of "Waters of the United States" with EPA and Army
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is for U.S. EPA and the U.S. Department of the Army to gather Tribal input on the proposed rule that would clarify the definition of “waters of the United States” and fully implement the SCOTUS decision in Sackett.  Participants may register below to attend the meeting and indicate if they would like to speak. Note that this meeting is reserved for Tribes\, Tribal members\, and their respective associations. Registration ends on December 18\, 2025 at 4:00 pm ET. For questions or to arrange accommodations\, email wotus-outreach@epa.gov. Accommodations will be provided if received no later than Dec. 11\, 2025. This meeting will not be recorded. EPA will use your registration information solely for this meeting. We will not share your information with any third party.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-engagement-on-the-proposed-rule-updated-definition-of-waters-of-the-united-states-with-epa-and-army/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Army Corps of Engineers,Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),Natural Resources,Policy and Legislative Events
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