United South & Eastern Tribes

White House Tribal Briefing on Infant Formula
2022-07-15 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
EVENT: White House Tribal Briefing on Infant Formula
DATE: Friday, July 15th
TIME: 3:00 PM ET
REGISTRATION: REGISTER HERE

DOI Listening Sessions: Strengthening Public Trust in the Department of the Interior Law Enforcement Programs
2022-07-16 13:00 - 15:00 | United States
In an effort to identify opportunities for improvement in law enforcement programs of the Department of the Interior (DOI) (National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Bureau of Reclamation) and to strengthen public trust in the Department’s law enforcement practices and policies, the DOI is hosting twelve (12) listening sessions open to the public. DOI seeks to engage with diverse stakeholders who interact with, are impacted by, or have experience with DOI Law Enforcement Officers to strengthen public relations and inform DOI law enforcement programs. Transparency, building public trust and ensuring accountability are key tenets that support equitable law enforcement experiences across diverse geographic and demographic populations. The public can submit comments through this Federal Register Notice which will inform themes and recommendations for the Department.
The Department of the Interior will hold twelve (12) virtual listening sessions on the following dates (registration information coming soon):

Monday, June 13, 2022, from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. EDT
Wednesday, June 15, 2022, from 9:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. EDT
Tuesday, June 21, 2022, from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. EDT
Thursday, June 23, 2022, from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. EDT
Saturday, June 25, 2022, from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. EDT
Monday, June 27, 2022, from 8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. EDT
Tuesday, June 28, 2022, from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. EDT
Thursday, June 30, 2022, from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. EDT
Wednesday, July 6, 2022, from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. EDT
Wednesday, July 13, 2022, from 10:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. EDT
Thursday, July 14, 2022, from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. EDT
Saturday, July 16, 2022, from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. EDT

Interested persons are also invited to submit comments in writing or online on or before August 2, 2022. You may submit comments online at https://www.regulations.gov/​ by entering “DOI-2022-0008” in the search bar and clicking “Search” or by mail to U.S. Department of the Interior, LE Task Force, 1849 C Street NW, MS 3428, Washington, DC 20240.

Department of Homeland Security virtual Tribal Consultations
2022-07-18 13:00, 2022-07-20 14:00, 2022-07-26 14:00, 2022-07-27 11:00, 2022-07-28 15:00 | Virtual Event
Participate with the Department of Homeland Security in virtual Tribal consultations related to their implementation of Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments of November 6, 2000; and Executive Order 14053, Improving Public Safety and Criminal Justice for Native Americans and Addressing the Crisis of Missing or Murdered Indigenous People of November 15, 2021. The purpose of these consultation sessions is to solicit input and recommendations from Tribal Nations and Alaska Native Corporations on the following topics:

(1) The Department’s efforts related to Executive Order 14053, Improving Public Safety and Criminal Justice for Native Americans and Addressing the Crisis of Missing or Murdered Indigenous People; and
(2) Implementation of the DHS’s 2021 Action Plan for Tribal Consultation and Strengthening Nation-to-Nation Relationships and additional action items to consider for including in the 2022 revision.

The scheduled consultations are listed below. They also encourage Tribal Nations to schedule individual consultation meetings as appropriate. Written comments for these consultation efforts are due no later than August 25, 2022.
The Deputy Assistant Secretary for Intergovernmental Affairs, Miriam Enriquez will serve as the Department’s tribal consultation official and lead this tribal consultation effort. If you have any questions about the consultation, please contact the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, Director of Tribal Government Affairs, David Munro, at: david.munro@hq.dhs.gov or (202)-360-8998.
Scheduled Consultations

Monday, July 18, 2022, 2:00 ET, 1:00 CT, 12:00 MT, 11:00 PT, 10:00 AK

MS Teams: Click here to join or copy and paste: https://tinyurl.com/3axd5ak4

Wednesday, July 20, 2022, 3:00 ET, 2:00 CT, 1:00 MT, 12:00 PT, 11:00 AK

Phone only – 855-852-7677 Pin: [REDACTED]

Tuesday, July 26, 2022, 3:00 ET, 2:00 CT, 1:00 MT, 12:00 PT, 11:00 AK

MS Teams: Click here to join or copy and paste: https://tinyurl.com/5fjunttr

Wednesday, July 27, 2022, 12:00 ET, 11:00 CT, 10:00 MT, 9:00 PT, :00 AK

MS Teams: Click here to join or copy and paste: https://tinyurl.com/y6wtr2nu

Thursday, July 28, 2022, 4:00 ET, 3:00 CT, 2:00 MT, 1:00 PT, 12:00 AK

Phone only – 855-852-7677 Pin: [REDACTED]

Wednesday, August 3, 2022, 12:00 ET, 11:00 CT, 10:00 MT, 9:00 PT, :00 AK

MS Teams: Click here to join or copy and paste: https://tinyurl.com/yckk6zee

White House Council on Native American Affairs
2022-07-18 13:00 | Virtual Event
As a reminder, The White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) invites you to meet with WHCNAA leadership on July 18, 2022, 2:00pm – 3:30pm EST to discuss WHCNAA Tribal Homelands Initiatives.
Date: Monday, July 18th
Time: 2:00 PM EST
RSVP Link: https://pitc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_-FIW8GoERTCHTJWPsqxSCQ
View the Dear Tribal Leader Letter HERE
As WHCNAA co-chair, U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland will convene the virtual Tribal engagement session with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and other senior Biden-Harris Administration officials. Secretary Vilsack and Secretary Haaland represent the leadership of the WHCNAA Committee on Climate Change, Tribal Homelands, and Treaties.
The Tribal leader engagement session will focus on the Nov. 15, 2021, Joint Secretarial Order 3403 between USDA and DOI on Fulfilling the Trust Responsibility to Indian Tribes in the Stewardship of Federal Lands and Waters, the 2021 Tribal Treaty Rights MOU, the 2021 Sacred Sites MOU, and other land-related initiatives such as the fee to trust regulations at 25 C.F.R. Part 151, Tribal relocation efforts, and Indigenous Knowledge. The Committee leadership will provide the status of implementation for these policy documents and discuss how Tribal leaders play a role in the policies’ execution.
Background Materials

Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Joint Secretarial Order on Fulfilling the Trust Responsibility to Indian Tribes in the Stewardship of Federal Lands and Waters
Tribal Treaty Rights MOU
Sacred Sites MOU

CDC COVID-19 All-State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial (STLT) Update Call
2022-07-18 13:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
The CDC COVID-19 All-STLT Update Call will now occur on the third Monday of each month from 2:00–2:30 PM ET. If you have any questions, please contact eocevent382@cdc.gov.
To register for this call series, click here.

988 Transition Stakeholder Webinar with Secretary Becerra
2022-07-18 14:00 | Virtual Event
Please join Secretary Becerra, Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use Dr. Miriam Delphin-Rittmon, and HHS senior leadership on Monday, July 18th at 3:00PM ET for a briefing on the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s transition to 988 this upcoming weekend. This transition is a historic investment in mental health and a step towards a transformed crisis care system in America.
Date: Monday, July 18
Time: 3:00 PM ET
Register for the briefing here
(https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_cDuFeKHZQ-qmfXKsc79CSA)

USET/USET SPF 2022 Semi-Annual Meeting & USET-BIA-IHS Partnership Meeting
2022-07-19 - 2022-07-21 | Sonesta Nashville Airport Hotel, 600 Marriott Drive, Nashville, TN, 37214, United States
USET/USET SPF 2022 Semi-Annual Meeting
&
USET-IHS-BIA Partnership Meeting
July 19-21, 2022
Sonesta Nashville Airport Hotel
Nashville, TN
This is a hybrid event. In-person attendees are required to confirm that they have received a COVID-19 vaccine.
REGISTER
Meeting Agenda
The following Committees are meeting:

Health Committee is meeting on Monday, July 18 at 9:00 am – 4:30 pm in Salon D (Agenda)
Homeland Security and Emergency Services is meeting on Tuesday, July 19 at 8:30 am – 5:00 pm in the Knoxville Room ( Agenda)
Transportation Committee is meeting on Tuesday, July 19 at 8:30 am – 4:00 pm in Salon D (Agenda)
Opioid Task Force is meeting on Tuesday, July 19 at 10:00 am – 1:30 pm in the Memphis Room (Agenda)
BIA Breakout sessions are meeting in Salon A, Salon B, and Salon C at 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (Agenda)

*The Tribal Justice committee will not be attending this meeting. They are participating in a Chief of Police In-Service Training at the BIA office in Nashville, TN for a full day on Tuesday, July 19 and for half a day on Wednesday, July 20.

Welcome Reception
Wednesday, July 20 at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Acme Feed and Seed (on the second floor)
101 Broadway, Nashville, TN
Transportation is available for a limited number of meeting participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Please sign up at the meeting registration desk. The van will begin making round trips at approximately 5:15 PM, with pickup/dropoff in front of the hotel.

Attendee Website (virtual platform):
We can’t wait to show you our virtual platform for the USET/USET SPF 2022 Semi Annual Meeting and USET-BIA-IHS Partnership Meeting that is next week! Log in to the Attendee Website to view agendas, add sessions to your personal schedule, network with other attendees and attend virtual sessions. You must register for the meeting to access the Attendee Website. The “Join Session” button will appear when it’s time for the session to begin.
Resources:

Attendee Guide
Setting Up Your Profile on the Attendee Website
Adding to Your Schedule on the Attendee Website

Hotel
Sonesta Nashville Airport
600 Marriott Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
Reservations department at 1-800-SONESTA (766-3782)
Room rate: $189/night; (Rates do not include applicable state and local taxes, currently 9.25% sales tax, 6% occupancy tax, and $2.50 city tax.) Rates will be available three days prior and three days after the event dates indicated in the room block, subject to rate availability of guest rooms at the time of the reservation. Click here to make your reservation. You need to make your reservation by July 8, 2022, to receive the group rate.

COVID
Confirmation of a COVID-19 vaccination is currently required by all in-person attendees.
If the Davidson County COVID Community Level is high then all participants will be required to wear a mask during the meeting and at the Welcome Reception.
The USET Tribal Epidemiology Center is working with Nashville Metro Public Health Department to provide COVID vaccinations for participants. If you would like to receive your COVID vaccine, please bring your vaccination card to the meeting.
USET is committed to the overall safety and well-being of all of its meeting attendees. Recognizing the ongoing evolving realities of the COVID-19 pandemic, any in-person meeting/event plans will be executed in accordance with recommended public health protocols. As a reminder, the USET Tribal Epidemiology Center (TEC), a recognized public health authority, will ultimately provide USET with guidance and recommendations about any in-person USET meeting/event plans to ensure that our actions are in the best interests of the USET/USET SPF organization, its membership, and meeting attendees. Based on the USET TEC’s decision, it may be required to shift the event from in-person/hybrid to fully virtual and should this action be taken, proper notice will be provided.

What to do in Nashville
Creativity is the heart and soul of Nashville, the “Music City,” and there’s never a shortage of inspiring things to do. From music, culture, and the arts to food, sports, and shopping, there is an “only in Nashville” experience waiting for you. Learn about things to do in Nashville.

Tribal-DHS Coordination and Collaboration Calls
2022-07-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
We look forward to seeing you at our monthly Tribal-DHS collaboration calls. This is an opportunity to share information and check-in on activities. If you have any specific needs or interests, do not hesitate to reach out.
Where: Zoom https://hq-dhs.zoomgov.com/j/1611865719?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 161 186 5719
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Phone only, not required for Zoom participation: 551-285-1373
Who: Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, Alaska Native Corporations, and tribal organizations across all homeland security mission space. Interested participants.
What: “Third Tuesday’s” Tribal-DHS Coordination and Collaboration Calls
When: Third Tuesday of every month. 2:00 ET., 1:00 CT., 12:00 MT., 11:00 PT., 10:00 AK. No scheduled calls in November or December.
Why: This is an opportunity to provide input and seek assistance from DHS tribal affairs practitioners, and to coordinate homeland security efforts. Significant components and offices in DHS on efforts to support tribes in their homeland security efforts.
Calendar invite download
DHS executes its homeland security responsibilities through the efforts of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and the U.S. Secret Service (USSS). These components are supported by offices like the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL), the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), Intelligence and Analysis (I&A), and the Office of Partnership and Engagement (OPE).
This is not formal consultation, but an ongoing collaboration effort supporting the implementation of E.O. 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments and not intended for media. Please contact me if you have media inquires.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Modernize its Civil Works Program virtual Meetings
2022-07-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-07-21 12:00 - 14:00, 2022-07-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a Federal Register Notice to initiate solicitation of input to modernize the Civil Works program through a number of policy related priority initiatives, including policies specific to Indian Country. This effort includes a series of tribal virtual meetings, as well as a public docket, to gather oral and written input that will be used to inform future decision-making related to: Tribal Nation issues, including tribal consultation; potential rulemaking regarding the Corps’ Regulatory Program implementing regulations for the National Historic Preservation Act under Appendix C as well as Civil Works implementation of the Principles, Requirements, and Guidelines; and environmental justice. Written comments are due on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.
Tribal Virtual Meetings will happen as follows:
Policy Overview Meeting
June 22, 2022 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. EDT – Register!
Tribal Consultation Policy and Tribal Partnership Programs:
July 7, 2022 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. EDT – Register!
July 12, 2022 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. EDT – Register!
Tribal Meeting on Appendix C:
July 19, 2022 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. EDT – Register!
Tribal Meeting on Principles, Requirements, and Guidelines:
July 21, 2022 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. EDT – Register!
Tribal Meeting on Environmental Justice:
July 27, 2022 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. EDT – Register!

Public Health Partner Update: Monkeypox in the US
2022-07-21 12:00, 2022-07-28 12:00 | Virtual Event
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Jul 14, 2022 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every week on Thu, until Jul 28, 2022, 3 occurrence(s)
Jul 14, 2022 01:00 PM
Jul 21, 2022 01:00 PM
Jul 28, 2022 01:00 PM
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Weekly: https://cdc.zoomgov.com/webinar/vJIsceGopjovGILie8S5XJO-FON8CUS3mPw/ics?icsToken=[REDACTED]

Topic: Public Health Partner Update: Monkeypox in the U.S.

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://cdc.zoomgov.com/j/1616808152?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode: ^r$5n0rH
Or One tap mobile :
US: +16692545252,,1616808152#,,,,*[REDACTED]# or +16468287666,,1616808152#,,,,*[REDACTED]#
Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 669 254 5252 or +1 646 828 7666 or +1 551 285 1373 or +1 669 216 1590
Webinar ID: 161 680 8152
Passcode: [REDACTED]
International numbers available: https://cdc.zoomgov.com/u/aBaBQlWl7

Or an H.323/SIP room system:
H.323: 161.199.138.10 (US West) or 161.199.136.10 (US East)
Meeting ID: 161 680 8152
Passcode: [REDACTED]
SIP: 1616808152@sip.zoomgov.com
Passcode: [REDACTED]

IHS Virtual Meeting for Demonstration Authority Tribal Consultation
2022-07-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Please join IHS for this virtual meeting that will be part of the ongoing Tribal consultation for Demonstration Authority. The IHS will seek input and present several questions that were also included in a Dear Tribal Leader Letter posted June 17 to https://www.ihs.gov/newsroom/triballeaderletters/2022-letters/.
Topic: Demonstration Authority Virtual Tribal Consultation Meeting
Date: July 22, 2022
Time: 03:00 pm to 05:00 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join ZoomGov Meeting
https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1600903519?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 160 090 3519
Passcode: [REDACTED]
One tap mobile
+16692545252,,1600903519# US (San Jose)
+16692161590,,1600903519# US (San Jose)
Dial by your location
+1 669 254 5252 US (San Jose)
+1 669 216 1590 US (San Jose)
+1 646 828 7666 US (New York)
+1 551 285 1373 US
833 568 8864 US Toll-free
Meeting ID: 160 090 3519
Find your local number: https://www.zoomgov.com/u/abtWnBtSKY

Tribal Webinar Training SARS-Cov-2 Deer and Mule Deer Surveillance
2022-07-25 12:00 | Virtual Event
USDA and APHIS Tribal Webinar Training SARS-Cov-2 Deer and Mule Deer Surveillance
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
7/25/2022 at 1:00 pm Eastern
Web Join URL: https://coreshield.zoomgov.com/wc/join/1619445801?pwd=[REDACTED]
Zoom Join URL: https://coreshield.zoomgov.com/j/1619445801?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 161 944 5801
Meeting Password: [REDACTED]
Dial-in information:
+1 669-254-5252 US
+1 646-828-7666 US

CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Partner Update Call
2022-07-25 13:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Partner Update Call –July 25, 2022, at 2:00 PM ET
Join Link: https://cdc.zoomgov.com/j/1612791046?pwd=[REDACTED]

National Conference on AI/AN Injury and Violence Prevention
2022-07-26 - 2022-07-28
National Conference on AI/AN Injury and Violence Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Indian Health Service (IHS) are hosting the 2nd National Conference on American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Injury and Violence Prevention. The virtual conference will highlight sessions on important topics for Tribal injury and violence prevention, including but not limited to suicide prevention, Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP), Indigenous evaluation methods, and health equity.
Registration is free and open to the public. Additional details regarding registration and abstract submission will be available soon from the CDC.
July 26-28, 2022

CDC COCA Call: Monkeypox Outbreak: Updates on the Epidemiology, Testing, Treatment, and Vaccination
2022-07-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
This COCA Call will provide updates on the epidemiology of the monkeypox outbreak, commercial testing capability, how to obtain and use TPOXX (tecovirimat) to treat monkeypox, and vaccine strategy.
If you are unable to attend the live COCA Call, the recording will be available for viewing on the COCA Call webpage a few hours after the live event ends.
The slide set will be available on the day of the call on the COCA Call webpage under Call Materials.
Continuing Education (CE) will not be offered for this COCA Call.
Registration is not required.
When: Tuesday, July 26, 2022, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
Webinar Link: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1615119188
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Dial In: US: +1 669 254 5252 or +1 646 828 7666 or +1 551 285 1373 or +1 669 216 1590
One-tap mobile: US: +16692545252,,1615119188#,,,,*[REDACTED]# or +16468287666,,1615119188#,,,,*[REDACTED]#
Webinar ID: 161 511 9188

FCC Technical Assistance Webinar on the Broadband Data Collection System for Tribal Filers and Leaders
2022-07-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
July 26 at 2:00 pm Eastern
To register to participate remotely, interested parties should send an e-mail with name, contact information, and Tribal affiliation, if any, to BDCwebinar@fcc.gov.
The FCC’s Broadband Data Task Force (BDTF) and Office of Native Affairs and Policy (ONAP) will hold a virtual webinar on its new Broadband Data Collection (BDC) on July 26, 2022, starting at 2:00 PM ET. The webinar will review the BDC system for Tribal leaders, Tribal broadband internet service providers and other Tribal filers who will submit broadband availability data in the inaugural BDC filing
window, and answer participant questions. The webinar will familiarize filers with how to navigate the BDC system, how to access and work with the “Fabric” – a common dataset of all locations in the United States where fixed broadband internet access service can be installed and will serve as the foundation on which the availability data filed by fixed broadband providers will be overlaid – and how to submit availability data. Representatives of Tribal broadband internet service providers and IT managers, as well as Tribal government leaders and telecommunications regulators, are particularly encouraged to attend.
Facilities-based internet service providers, including Tribal providers, are required to file granular data in the BDC system on where they make mass-market broadband internet access service available starting on June 30, 2022 and ending on September 1, 2022.1 Authorized Tribal governmental entities may also submit verified broadband availability data for their areas.2 More information about the categories of providers that must file availability data, the entities that may also submit verified availability data, and what data must be filed can be found at https://www.fcc.gov/BroadbandData/filers.
The webinar will provide a brief overview of the BDC system, including how to access the BDC system (and related systems, such as the Commission Registration System, or CORES) and upload availability data for filing prior to September 1. The event will also help familiarize participants with the Fabric data, including providing information on the processes by which Tribal broadband providers and Tribal government entities may obtain access to the production Fabric, how to work with Fabric data when submitting fixed broadband availability data, and how to review the Fabric to prepare for submitting challenges to the data.
The “production” Fabric dataset became available for broadband providers and governmental entities to access on June 23, 2022.3 The FCC developed the Fabric in consultation with its contractor, CostQuest Associates. More information about the Fabric challenge process can be found in the Data Specifications
for Bulk Fabric Challenges, https://us-fcc.app.box.com/v/bdc-bulk-fabric-challenge-spec.
FCC staff will be available to answer participant questions.
The schedule for the webinar will be as follows:

2:00 – 3:30 PM Welcome; Overview of the Broadband Data Collection system and Fabric data; Technical Assistance
3:30 – 4:00 PM Q&As and Concluding Remarks

To register to participate remotely, interested parties should send an e-mail with name, contact information, and Tribal affiliation, if any, to BDCwebinar@fcc.gov. Participants will be able to submit questions during the webinar through the WebEx platform. Questions may also be submitted in advance at: BDCwebinar@fcc.gov. The webinar will be recorded and made available on the FCC’s website and YouTube channel following the event. The webinar will be webcast with open captioning at www.fcc.gov/live.
Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Include a description of the accommodation you will need and tell us how to contact you if we need more information. Make your request as early as possible. Last minute requests will be accepted but may be impossible to fill. Send an e-mail to: FCC504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice).
For additional information about the webinar, please contact the Office of Native Affairs and Policy: Sayuri Rajapakse, Acting Chief, sayuri.rajapakse@fcc.gov or Lloyd Collier, Legal Advisor, lloyd.collier@fcc.gov.

HUD Training Webinars on the Environmental Review Process
2022-07-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
May 16, 2022
SUBJECT: Training Webinars on the Environmental Review Process
Dear Tribal Leader:
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has created a series of training webinars on the environmental review process designed specifically for Tribes. These training webinars were created based on feedback provided during Tribal consultation on developing a coordinated environmental review. This training series is one of the deliverables in the Plan to Implement Coordinated Environmental Reviews, which was issued by an interagency workgroup in April 2022. Additional information on the environmental review process can be found on CodeTalk.
Below you can find specific information on the training webinars.
Use of HUD Environmental Forms
This webinar will provide a basic overview of the following three HUD 24 CFR Part 58 forms:

Exempt or Categorically Excluded, Not Subject to 58.5
Categorically Excluded, Subject to 58.5
Section 58 Environmental Assessments

This webinar will focus on applying these forms to activities in a typical Indian Housing Plan or other projects commonly seen in Tribal communities and clarify who signs them.
Aggregation
Aggregating geographically and/or functionally related activities improves the efficiency of environmental reviews and is required by HUD regulations. This webinar will discuss how to include the full scope of a project in a project description for an environmental review and provide different examples of project aggregation for projects in Tribal communities.
Emergency Repairs
HUD’s regulations at 24 CFR 58.34(a)(10) include an exemption for emergency repairs. This webinar will discuss how and when 24 CFR 58.34(a)(10) may be used to expedite the environmental review process and provide different examples.
Reevaluation
Project scopes or environmental conditions can change after an environmental review has already been completed. This webinar will discuss how and when to update an existing environmental review under reevaluation at 24 CFR 58.47 and provide different examples.
Schedule and Registration Information

Use of HUD Environmental Forms: June 22, 2022 at 2:00 – 4:00 PM EDT
Aggregation: July 26, 2022 at 2:00 – 4:00 PM EDT
Emergency Repairs: October 19, 2022 at 2:00 – 4:00 PM EDT
Reevaluation: November 17, 2022 at 2:00 – 4:00 PM EDT

If you have any questions or need help registering for one of the training webinars, please email hudtrainings@icf.com and include “Environmental Review Webinar Series Registrar” in the subject line.
I strongly encourage you to take advantage of these beneficial training webinars. Thank you for your continued partnership and collaboration in serving Indian Country.
Sincerely,
Heidi J. Frechette
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Native American Programs

Dear Tribal Leader Letter

Government-to-Government Virtual Consultation: OVW Tribal Jurisdiction Reimbursement Program
2022-07-27 - 2022-07-28 | Virtual Event
The Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 (VAWA) created a new VAWA reimbursement program that allows the Attorney General to reimburse Tribal Nations or their authorized designee for expenses and costs incurred, related to, or associated with exercising Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction. The Department of Justice (DOJ) is tasked with administering the new program and will host a tribal consultation on July 27 and 28, from 1:00 – 5:00 pm EDT each day.
You can now register for the consultation and view the consultation framing paper. Written comments must be submitted via email to OVW.TribalAffairs@usdoj.gov to by 5:00 p.m. EDT on August 31, 2022.
For additional details visit www.ovwtjreimbursement.org.

DOT Public Meeting on NPRM re: DBE and ACBDE
2022-07-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
The Department of Transportation is preparing to publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and the Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Programs.
The DBE and ACDBE programs seek to prevent discrimination, and to remedy the continuing effects of past discrimination against small businesses owned and controlled by disadvantaged individuals, in the award of DOT-funded aviation, highway, and transit contracts and airport concession opportunities.
On July 27, 2022, from 1:00 – 3:00pm (Eastern time) we invite you to attend a public meeting on the NPRM for Tribal leaders. At this session, Tribal partners will learn about the DBE and ACDBE Programs and the proposed rule. We will email a link to the NPRM document as soon as it’s published in the Federal Register.
You can register for the public meeting at: https://usdot.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_BTR1nu2cSKGBdh3Qww5x9g
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Milo Booth, Director of Tribal Affairs at (202) 309-9786 / milo.booth@dot.gov / tribalaffairs@dot.gov.

Webinar with Department of Energy on Direct Loan Solicitation as part of the Loan Programs Office
2022-07-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
NAFOA will host a webinar with the Department of Energy on Thursday, July 28, at 1:00pm Eastern Time to discuss updates to the Loan Guarantee Program.
Interest and relevance of domestic investment in energy increase each week notwithstanding uncertainties. There is no debate that energy development can boost Tribal economies. Moreover, the impact of the pandemic has emphasized the value of diversifying tribal economies.
FSA Advisors will discuss strategies to borrow in this interest rate environment and Federal credit policy and the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (LPO) will outline how to apply for a direct loan based upon a new Solicitation. LPO has announced important changes to the Program to finance Tribe’s investments in energy. These include key changes to the debt capital program, aimed at increasing tribal energy development to unlock the energy potential of Indian Country. This includes the ability to offer loans through the Federal Financing Bank directly to tribes. NAFOA welcomes staff from the Department of Energy and LPO office to discuss these changes and how tribes can use them to their advantage.
This webinar will take place July 28th from 1:00pm to 2:00pm Eastern Time and will be recorded. Registration is required to join.

Office of Indian Energy: Energy Access and Reliability on Tribal Lands Listening Session
2022-07-28 12:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
This virtual listening session, hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy, will explore challenges and potential solutions related to energy access and reliability on tribal lands. The goal is to gather important insight directly from Native Nations regarding the current status of unelectrified homes and electricity reliability issues facing tribal communities.
The Energy Act of 2020 included specific requirements for DOE to conduct research and report back to Congress on these topics. In accordance with that Act, the Office of Indian Energy is hosting this listening session to provide tribal leaders and staff from energy, planning, natural resources, and other relevant departments the opportunity to make recommendations on the report.
This is a follow-up to the first listening session the Office of Indian Energy hosted in November 2021; however, attendance at the first session is not a prerequisite to participate in this one. During this listening session, the Office of Indian Energy will discuss the results of the questionnaire conducted during the first session and share findings from the report to date.
Please note that there is a capacity limit for this listening session of 500 participants. Tribes and tribal staff will be given priority to attend if the capacity limit is reached.
Register to reserve your spot. Once registered, you will receive a calendar invite, including a call-in number, join link, and other logistics in an email.
For more information on the first listening session, please visit: https://www.energy.gov/indianenergy/energy-access-and-reliability-tribal-lands-listening-session.

Outreach Sessions: Proposed Changes to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concession DBE Program
2022-07-29 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
The Department of Transportation is conducting outreach sessions to present proposed changes to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concession DBE program announced on July 21, 2022. We encourage you to register and attend to learn more about the proposed rulemaking and how each of you can provide comments on the changes being made to the regulations. Please find the outreach session dates below as well as on our DBE webpage. The sessions and comments will be recorded and placed in the docket. We look forward to seeing you there!
NPRM Public Meeting for Tribal Leaders
Wednesday July 27, 2022, 1:00– 3:00 PM
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NPRM Overview Session
Friday July 29, 2022, 1:00-3:00 PM
Registration Link
NPRM Public Meeting – Certification
Thursday August 4, 2022, 1:00-3:00 PM
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NPRM Public Meeting – Regular Dealer
Thursday August 11, 2022, 1:00-3:00 PM
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NPRM Public Meeting – ACDBE Regulation
Tuesday August 16 , 2022, 1:00-3:00 PM
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NPRM Public Meeting – Design-build and Performance Plans
Friday August 19 , 2022, 1:00-3:00 PM
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NPRM Final Public Meeting
Friday August 26, 2022, 1:00-3:00 PM
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You must register separately for each session. After you register, you will receive a confirmation email with a unique personalized link and instructions on how to join the event. Please do not share your link.
ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: DOCR is committed to providing equal access to this event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please send an email to dbe.nprm@dot.gov with your request. Your request needs to be submitted at least five (5) working days prior to the event.

Protecting Our Children and Youth from COVID-19: Information for Parents, Caregivers, and Community Partners
2022-07-29 12:30 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office of Minority Health and Health Equity will host a webinar to provide accurate, timely, and trusted information about how to protect all children from COVID-19.
Everyone ages 6 months and older can now get vaccinated against COVID-19, and everyone ages 5 years and older can get a booster if eligible. Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is a key step in protecting children and youth from getting very sick or dying from COVID-19. Speakers include pediatric vaccine experts and community partners leading vaccine efforts for children and youth who will discuss:

CDC’s COVID-19 vaccination recommendations for everyone ages 6 months and older, including where to find resources and credible information on vaccine safety.
The risks, benefits, and myths associated with COVID-19 vaccinations for children and youth.
What to ask a health provider about COVID-19 vaccination if your child has a disability.
How community partners are working to protect Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian American, and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander children and youth with disabilities who live in communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.

For questions about the webinar, please contact CDC’s Office of Minority Health and Health Equity at omhhe@cdc.gov.
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American Sign Language and Spanish translation services will be available for the webinar.
Zoom link to join the webinar
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Webinar ID: 160 289 8598
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Closed captioning link for the webinar.
