Events

FCC Consultation on Potential Changes to NEPA Rules

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.   Federally-recognized Tribal Nations and Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs) interested in […]

EPA and Army Hybrid Public Meeting for the Proposed “Updated Definition of ‘Waters of the United States’” Rule

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.  Please use the link above to register to provide comments or to listen to the public meeting, either […]

Tribal Caucus: IHS Proposed Realignment Phase 2 Tribal Consultations

Virtual Event

On December 15, 2025, from 12:00-1:30pm ET, the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) will host a virtual Tribal caucus in preparation for the upcoming series of Tribal consultations on the ongoing realignment of the Indian Health Service (IHS).The purpose of this caucus is to provide an overview of the next phase of the IHS realignment […]

EPA and Army Hybrid Public Meeting for the Proposed “Updated Definition of ‘Waters of the United States’” Rule

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.  Please use the link above to register to provide comments or to listen to the public meeting, either […]

IHS Tribal Consultation & Urban Confer – Proposed Realignment

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 […]

EPA and Army Hybrid Public Meeting for the Proposed “Updated Definition of ‘Waters of the United States’” Rule

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.  Please use the link above to register to provide comments or to listen to the public meeting, either […]

EPA and Army Hybrid Public Meeting for the Proposed “Updated Definition of ‘Waters of the United States’” Rule

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.  Please use the link above to register to provide comments or to listen to the public meeting, either […]

The 8(a) Audit – Key Updates and Compliance Challenges

Virtual Event

Join John Shoraka (former SBA Associate Administrator), Trevor Skelly, and Anna Sanders for critical updates on SBA's ongoing 8(a) Program audit. This session addresses key compliance challenges facing 8(a) Participants, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, performance of work requirements, and subcontracting issues. The panel will also cover maintaining economic disadvantage status and navigating affiliation […]

EPA and Army Hybrid Public Meeting for the Proposed “Updated Definition of ‘Waters of the United States’” Rule

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.  Please use the link above to register to provide comments or to listen to the public meeting, either […]

IHS Tribal Consultation & Urban Confer – Proposed Realignment

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 […]

Emergency Management Best Practices for Tribal Nations

Virtual Event

Steven L. Nelson Alliance Solutions Group steven.nelson@asg-inc.org Invites you to participate in our virtual presentation of FEMA’s course: AWR-316 Emergency Management Best Practices for Tribal Nations   Date of Presentation: Wednesday December 17, 2025, Noon (Eastern Time) Advanced registration required Free to attend

IRS office hours: elective payment of energy credits

Virtual Event

The IRS is offering office hours (through Microsoft Teams) to help entities with the pre-filing registration process on the  Pre-filing Registration Tool. Pre-filing registration is a required step for applicable entities to take advantage of elective payment of certain credits. Representatives from the IRS will be available to answer your pre-filing registration questions. Registration for office […]

Inside the SBA’s Full-Scale 8(a) Audit: What Participants Need to Know Now

Virtual Event

In early December, the SBA issued formal data and document requests to all certified 8(a) Business Development Program participants—marking the first major step in the “immediate and full-scale audit” the agency announced in June 2025. These requests are driven largely by recent online media publications attacking the 8(a) Program with allegations of purported (but as-yet […]