AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.
ACTION: Second notice of proposed rulemaking.
SUMMARY: The United States Department of the Interior (Department) seeks input on a proposal to create a conditional, time-limited opportunity for denied petitioners to re-petition for Federal acknowledgment as an Indian Tribe. The notice of proposed rulemaking can be found at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/07/12/2024-15070/federal….
DATES:
- Consultation with Indian Tribes: The Department will conduct two virtual consultation sessions. Federally recognized Indian Tribes may register for the August 19, 2024, consultation session at https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItc-qqqTsiH8cfOkrLr2UUOwkOq199siI. Federally recognized Indian Tribes may register for the September 3, 2024, consultation session at https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItduGorjsoHgUodFTHwBMMQNlw9RwluIA.
- Listening Session for Present, Former, and Prospective Petitioners: The Department will host a listening session on September 5, 2024, for present, former, and prospective petitioners. Present, former, and prospective petitioners may register for the virtual listening session at https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIscuysqz8tGcSUvtGt7ETrNdXAQJScrXg.
- Written Comments: The Department will accept written comments. All written comments must be received by 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, September 13, 2024. Comments may be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
- Federal rulemaking portal: Please visit https://www.regulations.gov. Enter “RIN 1076-AF67” or “BIA-2022-0001” in the web page’s search box and follow the instructions for sending comments.
- Email: consultation@bia.gov. Include “RIN 1076-AF67” or “25 CFR Part 83” in the subject line of the message.
- Hand Delivery/Courier: Department of the Interior, Office of the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs, Attention: Office of Federal Acknowledgment, Mail Stop 4071 MIB, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240.
For Further Information Contact: Oliver Whaley, Director, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Collaborative Action, Office of the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs, (202) 738-6065, comments@bia.gov. Individuals in the United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay services.
