HUD Consultation on Indian Community Development Block Grant
2023-12-12 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
December 12 at 12:30 pm Eastern
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is beginning the rulemaking process on the Indian Community Development Block Grant program regulations (24 CFR 1003) and is hosting a consultation to get feedback from Tribal Nation leaders. Specifically, the Office of Native American Programs is seeking Tribal Nation feedback on these regulations, which have not been updated in nearly two decades. The virtual consultation session will take place on Tuesday, December 12, beginning at 12:30 p.m. EST.
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Health Information Technology (IT) Modernization Program Virtual Summit
2023-12-13 | Virtual Event
By letter dated November 13, 2023, the IHS Director invites Tribal Leaders and Urban Indian Organization Leaders to a 1-day virtual summit on the new IHS enterprise Electronic Health Record solution.
This event will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, from 11:00 a.m., through 5:30 p.m. (Eastern Time). The virtual summit will provide updates on the Health Information Technology Modernization Program and convene a caucus to enable Tribal Leaders and Urban Indian Organization Leaders to exchange viewpoints and share information on this important topic.

Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Virtual Summit Agenda
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IHS TSGAC Meeting
2023-12-13 - 2023-12-14 | Embassy Suites Washington DC, 900 10th St NEW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
IHS TSGAC MEETING
Wednesday, Dec 13 & Thursday, Dec 14 (AM)
Location: Embassy Suites, 900 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Virtual: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83198229977?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 831 9822 9977
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Draft Agenda

Data Stories in Indian Country
2023-12-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Data Stories in Indian Country
The fourth in a series of conversations on cultivating Native economies, hosted by the Minneapolis Fed’s Center for Indian Country Development
December 13, 2023
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. CT
Virtual video event
Information on our communities teaches us about ourselves and helps us tell our stories. For too long, data gaps in Indian Country have masked Native economic contributions and limited policymakers’ understanding of how to best direct resources. Today, tribal governments are advancing data-collection systems on their own terms, and new partnerships between Native communities and federal agencies are increasing Native Americans’ representation in national datasets.
We invite you to join us December 13 for an event focused on innovative ways that Native communities, policymakers, and researchers are gathering and working with data to tell a more complete story of Indian Country. This event culminates the Center for Indian Country Development’s (CICD’s) 2023 webinar series: Cultivating Native Economies in the 21st Century.
Our December 13 event will feature conversations with tribal leaders, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners who are strengthening their collection and use of data—in ways that honor tribal data sovereignty. Speakers working with tribal governments, Alaska Native Corporations, and Native Hawaiian Organizations will reflect on what data are still needed to provide a more complete picture of Indian Country. CICD staff will also demonstrate new data tools available for understanding local and national economic conditions and opportunities.
We hope you’ll be part of this important conversation.

Cultivating Native Economies in the 21st Century
2023-12-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
December 13 at 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Central
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This event culminates the Center for Indian Country Development’s (CICD’s) 2023 webinar series: Cultivating Native Economies in the 21st Century. The series provides tribal leaders, policymakers, and practitioners with information they can use to strengthen and expand Indian Country economic prosperity.
The December 13 event will feature conversations with tribal leaders, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners who are strengthening their collection and use of data—in ways that honor tribal data sovereignty. Speakers working with tribal governments, Alaska Native Corporations, and Native Hawaiian Organizations will reflect on what data are still needed to provide a more complete picture of Indian Country. CICD staff will also demonstrate new data tools available for understanding local and national economic conditions and opportunities.

USET OERM Webinar | Learning About Lead Exposure in Tribal Children
2023-12-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents
the Learning About Lead Exposure in Tribal Children Webinar
USET’s Office of Environmental Resource Management (OERM) is introducing our Lead Testing program. EPA’s 3Ts for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Facilities was developed to help schools and child-care facilities to implement a voluntary program for reducing lead in drinking water. This EPA program is focused on promoting voluntary testing of drinking water for lead, taking corrective action if problems are identified, and sharing testing results and plans for reducing lead exposure in drinking water with parents, staff, students, and the community at large.

When:

October 19 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
November 16 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
December 14 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern

Who should attend: Tribal Leaders, Health Directors, Education Directors, Education Faculty/Staff, Tribal Administrators, Clinic Staff, Tribal utility workers at USET member Tribal Nations

What: This webinar will cover the following:

Physical properties of lead
Adverse health effects of lead poisoning
Guidance and remediation of lead plumbing from schools and childcare facilities

Registration:
Register today.

Lead Program Summary:
Lead is a naturally occurring heavy metal that is globally recognized as a substance that has serious health consequences if consumed, especially for children. The adverse health effects range, from lowered birth weight and slowed physical and mental development in infants, to lowered IQ levels, impaired hearing, reduced attention span, and poor classroom performance in young children. Clean and safe water is essential and paramount to building a sustainable economy, successful educational and public health systems, and most importantly, a healthy and productive environment for children.
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management (OERM) is introducing our Lead Testing program, which is funded by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The OERM Lead Testing program has adopted the EPA 3 Ts program for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Facilities. This program was developed to help schools and child-care facilities to implement a voluntary program for reducing lead in drinking water.
Our Lead Testing program promotes voluntary training, testing of drinking water for lead, and taking corrective action if problems are identified. For USET Member Tribal Nation participants, OERM is offering assistance to conduct testing at Tribal schools and child-care facilities. USET will assist with sampling Tribal childcare facilities, and will collect data such as sampling results and facility location on behalf of participating Member Tribal Nations. Member Tribal Nations may store data on a secure USET server that is only accessible by the respective Member Tribal Nation.
We survey Tribal childcare facilities to prioritize the needs of our respective Member Tribal Nation community.
For USET Member Tribal Nations who are interested in participating in our Lead Testing program, please complete the Lead Testing program application.
For more information, please contact USET’s Lead Program team:
Jakira Saunders, Program Manager
Ben Peyton, Senior Technical Assistant Specialist

HHS Tribal Consultation on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
2023-12-18 14:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
December 18 at 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Eastern
Register in advance
(833) 568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 161 992 3419
Passcode: [REDACTED]
For written comments, please use the following SUBJECT LINE: BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW. The deadline to provide written comments for this Tribal Consultation is Thursday, January 4, 2024.

HHS Tribal Consultation on Grants Administration Rulemaking
2023-12-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources (ASFR) have issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that revises certain provisions of the regulations that govern HHS grants administration. Specifically, HHS is soliciting input on provisions in the NPRM that would require grant recipients to comply with applicable federal statutory nondiscrimination provisions, require HHS compliance with applicable Supreme Court decisions in administering grants, and provide a religious exemption for requirements from certain provisions. HHS will hold consultation virtually on December 19, 2023 from 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET. Interested participants may register for the consultation session here. Written comments will be accepted following the consultation until January 18, 2024. More information on the consultation can be found in the Dear Tribal Leader Letter.

Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program Round 2 Application Office Hours and Webinars
2024-01-04 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-01-11 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-01-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
January 4 at 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern – Technical Assistance Office Hours |Register
January 11 at 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern – TBCP Webinar – Cybersecurity and Sustainability: https://ntia-gov.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_mW_j29dWR9yaaNGFp7ITZw
January 16 at 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern – TBCP Webinar – How to Apply: https://ntia-gov.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_IHzmgkg7SKO_XLjVu2xeFA
January 18 at 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern – Technical Assistance Office Hours: https://ntia-gov.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdeuspzMqE0XaHYtnNVOBDrtM7qIJ8wc

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) Resources for Tribal Law Enforcement & Native Communities
2024-01-08 08:00 - 17:00 | 123 Easy Street, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
February 27 at 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm Eastern
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This webinar will provide a description of the NCMEC resources and services available to tribal law enforcement, families, and Native communities, for the prevention, preparation, and response to missing, abducted, or exploited children. Native communities have unique historical, economic, resource, geographical, and other challenges that can affect the prevention, preparation and responses to missing or exploited children. This webinar will provide training and information on available resources and services available to Native Communities, as well as internet safety information for Native families, as Native communities expand their broadband and internet access. Some of the topics covered will be:

History of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Overview of NCMEC resources and services available
Information on types of Native missing children incidents and cases
Missing children response checklists and other NCMEC publications available for tribal law enforcement, childcare providers, and families
Child safety and internet safety resources for children and families
Information on other resources and projects specific to tribal law enforcement

Office of Indian Education | Native American Language Program Pre-Application Meeting
2024-01-09 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-01-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
January 9 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern
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January 16 at 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
Register
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications is March 7, 2024. Learn more.

HHS Tribal Consultation on the definition of Indian Tribe
2024-01-09 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-01-11 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter

Tuesday, January 9 at 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
Thursday, January 11 at 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
Wednesday, January 17 at 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
Thursday, January 18 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Eastern

Zoom Registration
Please send your written comments and recommendations on which definition of Indian Tribe to include in the updated Consultation Policy by Friday, February 20, 2024 via e-mail to: consultation@ihs.gov with the subject line: DEFINITION OF INDIAN TRIBE.
What definition of Indian Tribe should be included in the updated Consultation Policy: the List Act Definition (25 U.S.C. § 5130); or the ISDEAA Definition (25 U.S.C. § 5304(e))?
Option #1: List Act Definition (25 U.S.C. § 5130): “Indian tribe” means any Indian or Alaska Native Tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village or community that the Secretary of the Interior acknowledges to exist as an Indian Tribe.

Executive Order 13175 (“Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments”) defines “Indian Tribe” using the List Act definition. It is also the definition used in the Presidential Memorandum on Uniform Standards for Tribal Consultation (November 30, 2022), the HHS TCP, and all other Federal Tribal Consultation Policies.

Option #2: ISDEAA Definition (25 U.S.C. § 5304(e)): “Indian tribe” or “Indian Tribe” means any Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688) [43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.], which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.

The ISDEAA definition of Indian Tribe includes Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs) and is currently utilized in the existing IHS Tribal Consultation Policy.

American Climate Corp Listening Session
2024-01-11 09:00, 2024-01-16 17:00 | Virtual Event
In September, President Biden announced the launch of the American Climate Corps, a groundbreaking workforce training and service initiative that will prepare tens of thousands of young people for good-paying jobs in the clean economy.
Beginning this week, the Biden-Harris Administration will convene a series of virtual listening sessions to hear directly from prospective American Climate Corps applicants and implementing partners. Join the American Climate Corps team and special guests to share your thoughts about how to make the ACC a success.
The first listening session will be held on Thursday, January 11 at 10 am ET. Sign up here.
Additional listening sessions will be held on the following dates:

January 16 at 6 pm ET. Sign up here
January 25 at 6 pm ET. Sign up here
February 1 at 10 am ET. Sign up here

More information about the virtual listening sessions can be found here.

USET Infectious Disease ECHO
2024-01-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
We invite you and your staff to participate in the new Infectious Disease ECHO. This ECHO is merged the previous COVID-19 and Hepatitis C ECHOs and will focus on a different topic every month. Additionally, clinical cases are encouraged to be submitted to gain insight into healthcare recommendations from other medical providers working in the field. This no-cost telehealth series will be held throughout 2023 on the second Friday of every month at 11:00 am Central/12:00 pm Eastern.
This month’s session will be highlighting the National Health Observance Awareness “National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month” with a discussion on Viral Respiratory Tract Infections leading to acute bronchiolitis, pneumonia, and other infections.
Each session will be one hour in length that will provide an opportunity for participants to:

Learn about emerging infectious diseases
Gain skills on treating different infectious diseases
Continue to stay up to date on COVID-19

Who should attend? Tribal Nation health directors, clinic staff, physicians, nurses, Tribal Epidemiology Center staff, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the health sector are welcome to join.
Registration: Register in advance for the session. You ONLY need to register ONCE for the series. Once you register, you can download the reminder to your calendar with the Zoom information.
Continuing Education: This activity will offer CE credits for a variety of professionals. More information will be provided at a later date.

For questions, please contact Gabbie Niski, USET THPS Infectious Disease Program Manager at gniski@usetinc.org or Bryan Hendrix, USET THPS Quality Improvement Data Analyst, at bhendrix@usetinc.org.

USDA and Department of Energy Listening Session on American Farms, Rural Benefits
2024-01-12 11:30 - 13:00, 2024-01-16 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-01-16 13:30 - 15:00, 2024-01-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will host a series of listening sessions this winter. The agencies invite perspectives on the benefits and challenges of the rapidly increasing levels of clean energy being sited on agricultural lands and in rural communities.
USDA and DOE seek feedback directly from a diverse set of stakeholders about what the agencies can do through their leadership, program guidance, or research and information sharing to encourage positive clean energy siting outcomes that benefit farmers, rural Americans, the renewable energy industry and others.
Stakeholders can register to participate in public listening sessions that are available virtually by clicking on the selected date and time:
• Government permitting and policy representatives at state, county, and local levels on Jan. 12, 2024, at 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. ET Government Permitting and Policy Representatives, Register Here
• Agricultural producers on Jan. 16, 2024, at 10 – 11:30 a.m. ET. Agriculture Producers, Register Here
• All stakeholders and members of the public on Jan. 16, 2024, at 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. ET. All Stakeholders, Register Here
• Rural electric coops and clean energy developers on Jan. 17, 2024, at 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. ET. Energy Organizations, Register Here
Stakeholders may submit written comments by Jan. 20, 2024, to CleanEnergySiting@USDA.gov.

IRS Office Hours to assist with IRS Energy Credits Online Registration Process
2024-01-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The IRS is hosting upcoming office hours that are available for all direct pay applicable entities. This is to assist with the IRS Energy Credits Online pre-filing registration process. Upcoming office hours and links to register are below:

DATE
TIME
Registration Link

January 16, 2024
1-2 PM EST
Register Here

January 19, 2024
1-2 PM EST
Register Here

January 23, 2024
1-2 PM EST
Register Here

January 26, 2024
1-2 PM EST
Register Here

January 30, 2024
1-2 PM EST
Register Here

February 2, 2024
1-2 PM EST
Register Here

February 6, 2024
1-2 PM EST
Register Here

February 9, 2024
1-2 PM EST
Register Here

To receive any future announcements on IRS office hours, and for updates on direct pay generally, sign up at IRS.gov/newsroom/e-news-subscriptions by scrolling down to the “Tax exempt & government entities” category. As a reminder, IRS has detailed resources to help you navigate the pre-filing registration process from start to finish, including this how-to video and this comprehensive user guide.
Visit IRS.gov/ElectivePay to explore a series of educational one-pagers for each direct pay applicable entity, a list of applicable tax credits, and an extensive list of FAQs. You can find even more information and the latest guidance related to the Inflation Reduction Act’s tax provisions generally on IRS.gov/CleanEnergy.
To learn more about the Inflation Reduction Act and its clean energy, climate mitigation and resilience, agriculture, and conservation-related investment programs, explore the Inflation Reduction Act Guidebook or visit IRS.gov/CleanEnergy.

2024 DHS External Tribal Quarterly Meeting
2024-01-16 13:00 | Virtual Event
January 16 at 2:00 pm Eastern
Register in advance for this meeting
These virtual quarterly meetings are hosted by DHS Tribal Affairs and provide an opportunity to have discussions on Homeland Security matters such as equity, resource availability, partnerships, law enforcement and security, cybersecurity, disaster response, and prevention of human trafficking and targeted violence.

Indian Law and Policy for Tribal Officials Training Event
2024-01-17 - 2024-01-19 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, FL, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL, 33314, United States
January 17-19, 2024
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
Hollywood, FL
A 3-day workshop for Tribal government officials interested in learning more about foundation principles of American Indian law and policy.
Through a series of 50-minute sessions, attendees will learn about –

Origins of tribal sovereignty and inherent rights of self-determination
Treaties, intergovernmental agreements and compacts
Federal Indian law fundamentals, including civil and criminal jurisdiction
Economic development and Taxation in Indian Country
Tribal business development, including business organization and tribal corporations
Tribal constitutions and law reform
Litigating against the Federal government
Federal government relations advocacy and lobbying to promote tribal interests

Learn more.

OVC Virtual Tribal Consultation on the FY 2024 Tribal Set-Aside
2024-01-17 08:00 - 2024-01-18 17:00 | Virtual Event
January 17 and 18 at 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm each day
Register
The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) will host a virtual Tribal Consultation on the Tribal Set-Aside from the Crime Victims Fund for Fiscal Year 2024 on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, and Thursday, January 18, 2024, from 1:00−3:30 p.m. eastern time each day.
OVC invites Consultation testimony to be provided by:

an elected Tribal leader,
an appointed Tribal leader, or
someone designated by an elected or appointed Tribal leader. Designation must be provided in writing.

In preparation, OVC presents the OVC FY 2023 Crime Victims Fund Tribal Set-Aside Program report that provides a brief history of the program and how Tribal Set-Aside funds were obligated in FY 2023. An informational Framing Paper on the FY 2024 Tribal Set-Aside provides relevant background and questions for participants at the consultation to consider.
If you are a Tribal leader’s designee and you plan to speak at either day of the Consultation, OVC asks that you provide a Delegation of Authority letter on Tribal letterhead signed by the elected or appointed Tribal leader or have the elected or appointed Tribal leader send an email to ovctribalsetaside@usdoj.gov to confirm your authorization to testify on behalf of the Tribe. Instructions for how to submit your testimony will be available after you register. During the Consultation, Tribal leaders will be called in the order in which their registration was received.

FCC Informational Webinar on ACP Wind Down Order
2024-01-17 12:00 | Virtual Event
On Jan. 11, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission released an Order associated with the potential wind-down of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The Order provides specific guidance on items such as when ACP enrollments will end and also provides information about what consumers can expect to happen in the coming weeks and months.
The Consumer and Government Affairs Bureau announces two informational webinar briefings that will take place as listed below:

Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The briefing will be conducted virtually at the following link: https://fcc-gov.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_kAwILcEDTcG5c86YCnNQhg (-> urldefense.proofpoint.com)
Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The briefing will be conducted virtually at the following link: https://fcc-gov.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_kAx2_E2GQCGXYMwxSQCywg (-> urldefense.proofpoint.com)

Please join on either date to hear the latest updates regarding the ACP Wind-Down Order and what can be expected in the near future, and potential ways in which we can work together to boost awareness of the FCC’s ongoing work. Both webinars will be sign language interpreted and captioned.
The FCC will welcome questions for a Q&A session as part of the webinar. Please feel free to submit your questions to acpinfo@fcc.gov. They will aim to answer all questions submitted during the webinar session.
In general, for more information about the ACP, visit www.fcc.gov/acp.

Rescheduled: Department of Treasury | Elective Pay Webinar
2024-01-17 12:30 | Virtual Event
Wednesday, January 17 at 1:30 pm Eastern, the Department of Treasury will host an Elective Pay webinar and provide an overview of the pre-filing registration process.
Register in advance for this briefing.
Earlier this year, Treasury issued proposed Elective Pay and Transferability guidance, which can be found here and here. In addition to the Treasury press release, you can find FAQs and fact sheets that outline key information contained in the proposed guidance. You can also find helpful information on CleanEnergy.gov/directpay. Treasury and the IRS will carefully consider public feedback before issuing final rules.

Indian School Equalization Program Tribal Listening Session
2024-01-17 14:00 - 16:00
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
The purpose of these listening sessions is to advise the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) on the need for possible revisions to 25 C.F.R. Part 39 – Indian School Equalization Program. Under 25 U.S.C. § 2018(a), prior to publishing any proposed regulations and prior to establishing a negotiated rulemaking committee, BIE is required to convene regional meetings to consult with educators at BIE-operated schools and Tribal officials, parents, teachers, administrators, and school board members of Tribes served by BIE-funded schools to provide guidance to BIE on revisions to the regulations. These sessions, along with the previously held sessions, serve that purpose.
Wednesday, January 17 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Mountain
Virtual Session
Register
Wednesday, February 7 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Mountain
Gila River Resorts and Casinos
Room: Acacia CD
5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd.
Chandler, AZ 85226
Wednesday, March 6 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Central
Rushmore Hotel and Suites
Room: Roosevelt/Lincoln
445 Mt Rushmore Rd.
Rapid City, SD 57701
For additional details, please visit our BIE Consultation & Initiatives webpage at: www.bie.edu/landing-page/consultations-initiatives.
WRITTEN COMMENTS: Your written comments are welcomed on the ISEP and ISEP Transportation program by the extended comment deadline of March 31, 2024.
Please E-MAIL your comments to: consultation@bia.gov – SUBJECT LINE: ISEP and ISEP Transportation regulations.
