Facilities Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Information Sessions
2025-09-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-11 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader:

The Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs (AS-IA), through the Office of Facilities, Property, and Safety Management (OFPSM) and the Division of Facility Management and Construction (DFMC), will be conducting two virtual Tribal Informational Sessions to share the outcomes of Tribal Listening Sessions that were held on March 5 and 7, 2024, and Tribal Consultation Sessions that were held on August 27 and 29, 2024, regarding the calculation of Facilities Operations and Maintenance (O&M) funding.

During these Information Sessions, DFMC will present the O&M Formula that will be applied to calculate annual O&M funding needs and allocations utilizing data readily available in the Indian Affairs Facility Management System (IA-FMS), currently known as Maximo. This funding formula will be applied in Fiscal Year 2026 and beyond.

Tuesday, September 9, 20251:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ESThttps://www.zoomgov.com/j/1618386775?pwd=[REDACTED] Meeting ID: 161 838 6775Passcode: [REDACTED]

Thursday, September 11, 202511:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ESThttps://www.zoomgov.com/j/1612569796?pwd=[REDACTED] Meeting ID: 161 256 9796Passcode: [REDACTED]

We look forward to presenting this important topic and ensuring that you are well prepared for the upcoming changes. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact consultation@bia.gov.

House Natural Resources Committee Hearings
2025-09-10 09:00
The House Natural Resources Committee will conduct a legislative hearing on September 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. The hearing will consider:

H.R. 573, introduced by Rep. Yakym, titled “Studying NEPA’s Impact on Projects Act”

H.R. 4503, introduced by Rep. Johnson of South Dakota, titled the “ePermit Act” and

H.R. 4776, introduced by Rep. Westerman, titled “Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act” or the “SPEED Act.”

This hearing will be held online and in person in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building.

FEMA Review Council Virtual Listening Sessions
2025-09-10 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader/Representative,

On behalf of Secretary Kristi Noem and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Co-Chairs of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Review Council, we are honored to invite you to participate in a series of virtual listening sessions. These sessions aim to gather valuable insights and perspectives from tribal leaders and representatives to ensure that tribal voices are understood and incorporated into the Council’s efforts.

In accordance with Executive Order 14180, signed on January 24, 2025, the FEMA Review Council is mandated to hold its first public meeting within 90 days of the order and submit its report to the President within 180 days of that meeting. Your feedback is critical to shaping the future of FEMA and ensuring that tribal needs are adequately represented in the Council’s report.

Purpose of the Listening Sessions: The FEMA Review Council seeks to gather comprehensive input from tribal communities to inform its recommendations for FEMA’s future operational posture. Your contributions will play a vital role in influencing the Council’s report and ensuring that tribal perspectives are prioritized in FEMA’s policies and practices.

Virtual Listening Session Details:

Date: September 10, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM ET – 2:00 PM ET

RSVP: Please RSVP to femareviewcouncil@hq.dhs.gov to confirm your attendance. Additional details will be provided upon registration.

Date: September 17, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM ET – 2:00 PM ET

RSVP: Please RSVP to femareviewcouncil@hq.dhs.gov to confirm your attendance. Additional details will be provided upon registration.

Submission of Written Comments: Your attendance at this virtual tribal listening session is welcome and appreciated. Please be aware that there is a limited amount of time allocated for verbal comments, with each speaker receiving four to five minutes. To ensure the FEMA Review Council receives your input, please submit your comments to FEMAReviewCouncil@dhs.dhs.gov or mail to:HQ/OPE Mail Stop #0385 Department of Homeland Security Designated Federal Officer Attn: Patrick Powers 2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE Washington, DC 20528-0078

Please note that these listening sessions are exclusively available to registered Federally recognized tribal leaders and their government representatives.

We deeply value your participation in this important initiative and look forward to hearing your insights. Together, we can ensure that FEMA’s future policies and operations reflect the needs and priorities of tribal communities.

Sincerely, FEMA Review Council

Tribal Consultation: One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, Section 70403, Adoption Tax Credit
2025-09-15 12:00 | Virtual Event
Treasury is hosting an expedited Tribal consultation on implementation of Section 70403, Recognizing Indian Tribal Governments for Purposes of Determining Whether a Child Has Special needs for Purposes of the Adoption Credit, in Public Law 119-21, 139 Stat. 72 (July 4, 2025), commonly known as the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA). Please see the Dear Tribal Leader Letter, which includes more information and framing questions.
You may register for the expedited consultation here.
Treasury is accepting written comments received by Wednesday, October 10, 2025, 11:59 p.m. Alaska Time. Please submit written comments at tribal.consult@treasury.gov.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA) Hearing: ISDEAA Successes and Opportunities at DOI and IHS
2025-09-17 13:30
On September 17, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. Eastern, SCIA will hold an oversight hearing entitled “Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act: Successes and Opportunities at the Department of the Interior and the Indian Health Service.”

This hearing will be held both online and in person at Dirksen 628.

Tribal Consultation on FY 2027 Budget Priority Development
2025-09-23 13:30 - 16:30 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader,
On September 23, 2025, from 2:30–5:30 p.m. ET, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) will conduct consultation on the Department’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request to the President. The purpose of this consultation will be to receive meaningful input from American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities to ensure that Tribal leader views inform the development of budget priorities. The Department remains committed to upholding the federal trust responsibility as set forth in the Constitution of the United States, treaties, executive orders, and court decisions. This consultation will be conducted by the Office of Indian Education (OIE) and facilitated by the Tribal Consultation Official for the Department.
Background
As described in the introduction section of this notice, the purpose of this consultation is to receive input from Tribal Leaders on the development of the Department’s budget for FY 2027, which begins on October 1, 2026, and ends on September 30, 2027. The following resources below can be used to help Tribal leaders prepare for the upcoming consultation:

FY 2026 Budget Summary and Background Information
FY 2026 Justifications of Appropriations Estimates to the Congress
The President’s FY 2026 Budget for the United States Government

Further detailed information is available on the Department’s website at: https://www.ed.gov/about/ed-overview/annual-performance-reports/budget/budget-requests/eds-fiscal-year-fy-2026-budget-request (-> l9nnctdbb.cc.rs6.net). In addition to this overall budget request, the Department also produces detailed budget justifications for Congress to explain the use and importance of the funds requested.
Venue: ZoomGov
Date: September 23, 2025
Time: 2:30–5:30 p.m. ET
Register

Tribal Consultation on Comprehensive Implementation of EOs
2025-09-24 13:30 - 16:30 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader,
On September 24, 2025, from 2:30–5:30 p.m. ET, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) will conduct a consultation on Presidential Executive Order(s) related to public education since January 20, 2025. The purpose of this consultation will be to receive meaningful input from American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities to ensure that Tribal leaders’ views inform how the Department can comprehensively implement both the President’s orders while upholding federal trust and Treaty obligations. The Department remains committed to upholding the federal trust responsibility as set forth in the Constitution of the United States, treaties, executive orders, and court decisions. This consultation will be conducted by the Office of Indian Education (OIE) and facilitated by the Tribal Consultation Official for the Department.
Background
In general, an Executive Order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person. The purpose of this consultation is to receive input from Tribal leaders on helping the Department identify flexibilities where possible under existing law (this includes Treaty obligations) to improve educational outcomes, address specific needs of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities, and reduce duplicative functions across government to ensure Tribes are better served.
The following resources below can be used to help Tribal leaders prepare for the upcoming consultation:

EO 14191: Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families (February 3, 2025)
EO 14279: Reforming Accreditation To Strengthen Higher Education (April 28, 2025)
EO 14242: Empowering Parents, States, and Communities (March 20, 2025)
EO 14277: Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth (April 28, 2025)

Additional Executive Orders are available on the National Archives’ Federal Register Executive Order Index website.
Please follow the registration link to participate in the consultation. To maintain online security, each attendee must register individually, and registration cannot be transferred to or used by others. Once you have completed registration, an individualized access link for the session will be sent to you with additional information.
Written Comment Period
Written public comments for a topic will only be collected through the TribalConsultation@ed.gov email address. The comment period is now open and will close at 11:59 p.m. ET on 10/24/2025.
An Indian Tribe may designate information provided during the consultation as “sensitive” and request non-disclosure of the information to the public. Certain federal laws, including the Freedom of Information Act, may require disclosure of information designated sensitive by a Tribal government. Questions about this notice can be sent to TribalConsultation@ed.gov. This consultation is a closed press event.
Consultation Questions
The Department invites Tribal Leaders to provide input on the following questions, please refer to the EO number when providing comments.

How can the Department use its efforts to design, revise, provide waivers for, and otherwise administer Federal funding and support programs for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities, to minimize burdens?
What general comments do you have regarding the Department’s implementation of an Executive Order?
What budgetary, statutory, regulatory, or other changes do you recommend for the Department to take steps toward upholding the U.S. Government’s Treaty obligations and Trust responsibilities?
How can the Department best understand unmet Treaty obligations and work to address such obligations with others in the Federal government?
Are there any specific accommodations that the Department should consider when addressing barriers that Tribal Nations face when applying for grants?

Thank you in advance for your input and participation – we look forward to visiting and consulting with Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, and Native Hawaiian Organizations and their leadership to empower high-quality education for all students.

Listening Session: Tribal Priorities for Future Partnerships with Forest Service
2025-09-25 11:30 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Register here: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/Dl-8XJjzQq6pkoRwHmlcOw

The Intertribal Timber Council (ITC), in partnership with the USDA Forest Service is hosting a virtual Listening Session to hear from Tribes and US Tribal timber industry regarding Tribal priorities, concerns and questions relating to future partnership opportunities with Forest Service. Tribes have managed timber lands and stewarded lands since time immemorial, including the lands that exist on their present-day reservations and adjacent National Forests. Collaboration and partnership with Tribes are an integral component to management of National Forest lands. Tribal foresters bring essential experience and critical knowledge to sustainable forest management within their territories and their traditional homelands, including adjacent National Forest lands.

Intertribal Timber Council will work with Forest Service to provide available updates on implementation of EO14225, partnership opportunities between Tribes and Forest Service, the Explore Act, and any relevant updates relating to implementation of Secretarial Memo 1078-015. The listening session will be an opportunity to discuss Tribal priorities with respect to Forest Service implementation of administration directives, identify questions Tribes may have, and foster communication between Tribes and Forest Service in advance of upcoming UDSA planned consultation sessions.

Tribal leaders, foresters and tribal forestry staff and their partners are encouraged to attend this virtual listening session. This session is intended for Tribes to share their priorities, interests and questions with Forest service to discuss opportunities for cross-jurisdictional partnership (including shared stewardship) addressing workforce capacity, timber industry infrastructure and sustainable forest management. Tribes are encouraged to invite relevant partners to this session.

This dialogue is scheduled for Thursday, September 25, 2025, 9:30-11am Pacific/ 10:30am-12pm Mountain / 11:30am-1pm Central / 12:30-2pm Eastern.

If you are interested in the topics, or have additional questions, please email lucero@udall.gov.

EDA Tribal Consultation
2025-09-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leaders, The Economic Development Administration (EDA) will host a Tribal Consultation on September 25, 2025. In hosting this Tribal Consultation, EDA aims to advance federal trust responsibilities and treaty obligations to Tribal Nations, as well its responsibilities pursuant to EDA’s reauthorization in the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 20241 and Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments (November 6, 2000).

Purpose of Consultation

EDA works with Tribal Nations to help advance their visions for economic opportunity. As required by EDA’s reauthorizing statute, EDA is seeking input regarding the development of an EDA Tribal Economic Development Strategy (“Strategic Plan”).2 The Strategic Plan will define priorities and serve as a shared roadmap for tackling critical areas of improvement and strengthening EDA’s stewardship of public funds.

Additionally, EDA seeks to engage Tribal Nations and communities to better understand and access programs that support economic development in Tribal communities by connecting with Indian Tribes, Tribal leaders, Tribal businesses, and citizens in Tribal communities.

Information on Consultation

EDA hopes to consult with Tribal Leaders or their direct proxies. Other members of Tribal organizations are welcome to view and listen to the presentations in a non-participatory role.The consultation will be held via Teams on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 3:00pm to 4:00pm EDT

Please use this link to join the video call: Join the meeting now

You may also dial in to the meeting by phone by calling: +1 253-292-3452This will be conducted via a virtual platform through which participants may provide live written comments.Participation via written channels and the platform’s chat capabilities is highly encouraged.EDA has also established an email address and phone number for participants to provide additional feedback. Some questions received will be addressed specifically during the live event. All questions and comments will be reviewed and considered.

Please send written questions and comments via email to: EDAconsultations@eda.gov

These platforms will be available until October 25, 2025.Your comments will inform EDA’s development and implementation of EDA’s Tribal EconomicDevelopment Strategic Plan. This Tribal consultation is not for press purposes.

Read the Dear Tribal Leader Letter

FCC Virtual Tribal Consultations
2025-10-07 13:00, 2025-11-12 13:00 | Virtual Event
Greetings from the Federal Communications Commission.

Online registration is now available for the Commission’s two virtual, national Tribal Consultation opportunities on a comprehensive review of the FCC’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rules. The multi-month tribal consultation effort was announced on September 5, 2025, in Public Notice (DA 25-821) and shared in a Dear Tribal Leader Letter and Framing Paper.

Register to join us virtually for one or both opportunities on:

Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET – Register Here

Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET – Register Here

These upcoming Tribal consultation opportunities are offered by the Office of Native Affairs and Policy of the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau and the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau for federally-recognized Tribal Nations and Native Hawaiian Organizations to substantively engage on the topic. Alaska Native Corporations may also request consultation meetings with FCC staff.

Each virtual consultation will include an overview of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC 25-47) adopted by the FCC on August 7, 2025, under WTB Docket No. 25-217.

Comments were due September 18, 2025, and Reply Comments are due October 3, 2025. 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).

For more information about our in-person schedule, additional background, and ex parte requirements, please see Public Notice (DA 25-821) or send an email message to Native@fcc.gov.

Bambi Kraus, ChiefOffice of Native Affairs and Policy

Tribal Consultations on the Implementation of the “Supporting America’s Children and Families Act”
2025-10-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-14 16:30 - 20:00, 2025-11-18 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-02 13:00 - 16:00
Dear Tribal Leader:
The 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).
Consultation 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.
We 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.
We look forward to hearing from you at one or more of the following sessions:
CONSULTATION #1 – MINNESOTA
Date: August 25, 2025
Type: In-person and Virtual (Hybrid) Tribal Consultation
Time: 1 – 4 PM Central Time
In-Person Location: Grand Casino Mille Lacs, 777 Grand Avenue, Onamia, MN 56359
RSVP for In-Person Participation: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP
Zoom Registration for Virtual Participation: Zoom Link Registration
CONSULTATION #2 – SOUTH DAKOTA
Date: October 10, 2025
Type: In-person
Time: 1- 3 PM Mountain Time
In-Person Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center, 505 N. 5th Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
RSVP for In-Person Participation: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP
CONSULTATION #3 – ALASKA
Date: October 14, 2025
Type: In-person
Time: 1:30 – 5 PM Alaska Daylight Time
In-Person Location: Hilton Anchorage, 500 West Third Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99501
RSVP for In-Person Participation: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP
CONSULTATION #4 – WASHINGTON
Date: November 18, 2025
Type: In-person and Virtual (Hybrid)
Time: 10 AM – 3 PM Pacific Time
In-Person Location: University of Washington School of Social Work -3rd floor Conference Room, 4101 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105
RSVP for In-Person Participation: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP
Zoom Registration for Virtual Participation: Zoom Link Registration
CONSULTATION #5 – WASHINGTON DC
Date: December 2, 2025
Type: In-person
Time: 2 PM – 5 PM Eastern Time
In-Person Location: Mary E Switzer Building
330 C Street
Washington DC 20201
RSVP for In-Person Participation by November 25, 2025: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP
**This is a Federal Building – Please be prepared to present valid ID to meet security requirements for building entrance.
Written 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.
In 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.
To facilitate preparation for the consultation, please find attached a Children’s Bureau Information
Memo of June 18, 2025, Summary of Provisions, Framing Questions, and a Side-by-Side
legislative language comparison.
If you have questions about the consultations, please contact Laurel Iron Cloud at ACYF,
Laurel.IronCloud@acf.hhs.gov.

Tribal Consultations on the USDA Department Reorganization Plan
2025-10-14 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader,

On behalf of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), you are cordially invited to participate in a Tribal Consultation series on the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Plan.

Agriculture Secretary Rollins published Secretarial Memorandum (SM) 1078-015 on the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Plan, dated July 24, 2025. This plan announced bold steps necessary to achieve improved effectiveness and accountability, enhanced services, reduced bureaucracy, and cost savings for the American people.

The consultation series will be held on the following dates, times, and locations:

Date: October 14, 2025

Time: 2:00 – 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time

Location: USDA South Building 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, D.C., 20250

Registration Link:

VIRTUAL: Click to register for the consultation virtually.

IN PERSON: Click to register for the consultation in-person.

Date: October 16, 2025

Time: 12:00 – 3:00 P.M. Mountain Time

Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver International Airport 7001 Yampa Street, Denver, Colorado, 80249

Registration Link:

VIRTUAL: Click to register for the consultation virtually.

IN PERSON: Click to register for the consultation in-person.

More information about the consultations can be found in the Dear Tribal Leader Letter. There is also a proxy letter template for Tribal leaders that wish to designate proxies, and a framing paper for the consultation series. USDA will publish more information at a later date on the Office of Tribal Relations Consultation website. These documents are intended to guide and not limit discussion on areas where USDA requests input. Please refer any questions you may have to tribal.relations@usda.gov.

Thank you,Office of Tribal Relations

* Updated 9/30/25 to add addresses for consultations and link to framing paper

FEMA Review Council - Virtual Tribal Listening Session
2025-10-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader/Representative,

On behalf of Secretary Kristi Noem and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Co-Chairs of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Review Council, we are honored to invite you to participate in the next of a series of virtual listening sessions. These sessions aim to gather valuable insights and perspectives from tribal leaders and representatives to ensure that tribal voices are understood and incorporated into the Council’s efforts.

In accordance with Executive Order 14180, signed on January 24, 2025, the FEMA Review Council is mandated to hold its first public meeting within 90 days of the order and submit its report to the President within 180 days of that meeting. Your feedback is critical to shaping the future of FEMA and ensuring that tribal needs are adequately represented in the Council’s report.

Purpose of the Listening Sessions: The FEMA Review Council seeks to gather comprehensive input from tribal communities to inform its recommendations for FEMA’s future operational posture. Your contributions will play a vital role in influencing the Council’s report and ensuring that tribal perspectives are prioritized in FEMA’s policies and practices.

Virtual Listening Session Details:

Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025

Time: 3:00 PM EDT – 5:00 PM EDT

RSVP: Please RSVP by filling out the Microsoft Forms link here: https://forms.office.com/g/CWeDtAe4G7 to confirm your attendance. Additional details will be provided upon registration closer to the meeting date.

Meeting ID: Join the meeting now [teams.microsoft.com]

Passcode: [REDACTED]

Dial in by phone: 202-516-6093

Phone conference ID: 834055635#

Submission of Written Comments: Your attendance at this virtual tribal listening session is welcome and appreciated. Please be aware that there is a limited amount of time allocated for verbal comments, with each speaker receiving four to five minutes. To ensure the FEMA Review Council receives your input, please submit your comments to FEMAReviewCouncil@hq.dhs.gov or mail to: HQ/OPE Mail Stop #0385 Department of Homeland Security Designated Federal Officer Attn: Patrick Powers 2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE Washington, DC 20528-0078.

Please note that these listening sessions are exclusively available to registered Federally recognized tribal leaders and their government representatives.

We deeply value your participation in this important initiative and look forward to hearing your insights. Together, we can ensure that FEMA’s future policies and operations reflect the needs and priorities of tribal communities.

USDA SNAP Tribal Consultation
2025-10-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
On behalf of Secretary Brooke Rollins, you are cordially invited by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to participate in a Tribal consultation to receive information and provide feedback on one policy and three proposed rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), administered at the Federal level by the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). This consultation will be held October 22, 2025, 1:00pm-3:00pm EDT. The consultation will be held virtually. Patrick Penn, Deputy Under Secretary of Agriculture for the Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services (FNCS), will be the USDA consulting official.

Small Business Administration Consultation
2025-10-27 12:00 - 15:00 | Hybrid Event, TN
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announces that it is holding atribal consultation meeting in Mashantucket, Connecticut requesting comments and input on allissues or concerns relating to any of SBA’s programs. Specifically, SBA seeks comments onhow SBA best can provide access for tribally owned small businesses to initiatives under itsOffice of Manufacturing and Trade, with a particular focus on SBA’s ongoing onshoring,manufacturing and export initiatives in an effort to encourage small businesses goingglobal. SBA is requesting general comments and input on how these programs are working andis inviting suggestions on potential avenues for improving their efficiency or reducing anyunnecessary regulatory burden associated with the programs.

DATES: The Tribal Consultation meeting date is Monday, October 27, 2025, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00p.m. (EDT), Mashantucket, Connecticut. The Tribal Consultation meeting pre-registrationdeadline date is October 22, 2025.

The Tribal Consultation meeting will be held at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum andResearch Center, 110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, CT 06338.

You may submit written comments to SBA by sending them to Diane Cullo, AssistantAdministrator, Office of Native American Affairs, U.S. Small Business Administration,409 3rd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20416; or Diane.Cullo@sba.gov.

Send pre-registration requests to attend and/or testify to Diane Cullo, AssistantAdministrator of SBA’s Office of Native American Affairs, U.S. Small BusinessAdministration, 409 3rd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20416; Diane.Cullo@sba.gov; orFacsimile to (202) 481-2177.

Remote participation registration is permitted with pre-registration. To attend the meetingremotely, the public can register here:https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1612981879?pwd=[REDACTED]

DOI Consultation on Wildfire Management Program
2025-11-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-13 14:30 - 16:30, 2025-11-17 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-19 17:15 - 18:45
Dear Tribal Leader,

With the recent signing of Secretarial Order (SO) 3443, “Elevating and Unifying the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) Wild/and Fire Management Program,” and Executive Order (EO) 14308, ”Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response,” the Department of the Interior is taking significant steps to streamline and strengthen its wildfire management capabilities. These initiatives aim to improve the Department’s effectiveness in wildland fire response, while also promoting locally informed, technology-enabled strategies for land management and wildfire mitigation.

As the Department plans for the most efficient and effective use of wildland fire offices,coordinating bodies, programs, budgets, procurement processes, and research, and, as necessary,recommends additional measures specific to servicing Tribes, it is critical to obtain the Tribalperspectives.

The Department will conduct two (2) in-person and two (2) virtual Tribal consultation sessionsto accept oral and written comments. Please note the Tribal consultation sessions will be closedto the press and the public to protect any confidential information that may be discussed duringformal consultation sessions.

November 10 (Virtual) 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern

November 13 (In person) 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm MountainSouthwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, Albuquerque, NM

November 17 (Virtual) 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Mountain

November 19 (In person) 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm PacificNCAI Convention – Seattle Convention Center, Seattle, WA

FCC Consultation on Potential Changes to NEPA Rules
2025-12-11 12:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
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.

December 11, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET

January 14, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET

Federally-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.”

Please 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.

EPA and Army Hybrid Public Meeting for the Proposed “Updated Definition of ‘Waters of the United States’” Rule
2025-12-12 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-12-15 11:00 - 13:00
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.

December 12, 2025: Bismarck, North Dakota (9:30-11 a.m. CT and 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. CT) – Register Now

Please 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.

Each 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.

Updated 12/8 to include additional dates:

December 15, 2025: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (12-2 p.m. ET and 2:30-4 p.m. ET) – Register Now

December 16, 2025: Virtual (12:30-2 p.m. ET and 2:30-4 p.m. ET) – Register Now

IHS Tribal Consultation & Urban Confer - Proposed Realignment
2025-12-15 13:00 - 16:00
Dear Tribal Leader Letter

As 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.

We invite you to register for the sessions you plan to attend using the following link: https://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/0WsSdf0JRFm8dA6aTjqXdA.

Tribal Consultation No. 1 – Durant, OklahomaDate: Monday, December 15, 2025Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM CTVenue To Be Determined

Tribal Consultation No. 2 – Denver, ColoradoDate: Tuesday, December 16, 2025Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM MTVenue To Be Determined

Tribal Consultation No. 3 – San Diego, CaliforniaDate: Wednesday, December 17, 2025Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM PTVenue To Be Determined

Tribal Consultation No. 4 – Seattle, WashingtonDate: Tuesday, January 6, 2026Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM PTVenue To Be Determined

Urban Confer Session – VirtualDate: Thursday, January 8, 2026Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM ET

The comment submission deadline for both the Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer is February 9, 2026.

Please email Tribal Consultation comments to consultation@ihs.gov.

Please email Urban Confer comments to urbanconfer@ihs.gov.

Please use the SUBJECT LINE: IHS Proposed Realignment.
