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The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) has approved the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma's Business Leasing Ordinance under the HEARTH Act, allowing the tribe to conduct agricultural, business, residential, and other types of leases without needing further BIA approval. This approval is part of a broader initiative to enhance tribal control over land leasing and reduce bureaucratic delays, thereby promoting economic development and tribal sovereignty. The federal government maintains a strong interest in preventing state and local taxes from being applied to improvements and activities on tribal lands, aiming to support self-sufficiency and prevent economic burdens that could discourage leasing activities.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior Department has announced that about 56.66 acres of land have been officially added to the Rincon Reservation for the Rincon Band of Luiseno Mission Indians in San Diego, California. This proclamation was made on December 17, 2024, by the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs, under the authority granted by the Secretary of the Interior. While the land is recognized as part of the reservation, this action does not alter existing rights or easements for public utilities and transportation present on the land.

The document is a notice from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior announcing that the class III gaming compacts between three Tribes in California and the State of California have been extended. The Tribes involved are the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians, Cher-Ae-Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria, and the Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians of California. These compacts have been extended until December 31, 2025. The extension does not change any other terms of the existing agreements and therefore does not require approval from the Secretary.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs, part of the Interior Department, has announced an extension of the Class III gaming compact between the Rosebud Sioux Tribe and the State of South Dakota. This extension means that the current agreement will now be valid until April 26, 2021. Approval from the Secretary is not required because no other terms of the compact are being changed. This notice provides official confirmation of the new expiration date.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) has approved the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma's Residential Leasing Ordinance under the HEARTH Act. This approval permits the Tribe to enter into residential leases without needing further BIA consent, promoting greater autonomy in managing their lands. The HEARTH Act allows Tribes to manage leases more flexibly for up to 75 years, aligning with federal regulations and supporting tribal self-determination and economic development. Federal and Tribal interests are protected against state and local taxes on lease activities, which can instead be subjected to tribal taxes.

The U.S. Department of the Interior has issued final regulations revising the rules that implement Tribal Self-Governance as part of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. This update was created through negotiations among Self-Governance and non-Self-Governance Tribes and the Department. The new regulations aim to give Tribes more control over certain federal programs and associated funding, reduce bureaucratic barriers, and better align these regulations with Tribal sovereignty and self-determination principles. These rules also establish procedures for future involvement and input from Tribal nations, along with setting standards for managing federal programs and responsibilities.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs published a notice about changes to the Liquor Ordinance for the Blackfeet Tribe on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Montana. The amendment, effective January 21, 2025, updates regulations on the sale and control of alcoholic beverages. It aims to manage the sale of liquor to ensure public welfare and safety, with restrictions on who can sell alcohol and strict rules about when and where it can be sold. The ordinance also establishes penalties for violations and outlines conditions under which alcoholic beverage licenses can be granted or revoked.

The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is proposing to renew and revise its information collection for student admissions to Haskell Indian Nations University and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute. The aim is to make the application process easier, including allowing digital submissions. Public comments on this collection effort are invited, especially on its necessity, accuracy, clarity, and ways to reduce burdens on respondents. The deadline to submit comments is March 31, 2025, and more details are available through provided online links.

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs announced that an amendment to the Tribal-State compact for class III gaming between the Chitimacha Tribe and the State of Louisiana has been approved by law. This amendment extends the compact's term by seven years and raises the dollar amount for Tribal licensing and State certification of vendors to the Tribe's gaming facilities. The approval took effect automatically since the Secretary of the Interior did not act within the required 45-day review period set by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs approved the Cahuilla Band of Indians' Leasing Ordinance under the HEARTH Act, allowing the Tribe to engage in business and residential leases without needing further approval from the BIA. This measure supports the Tribe's autonomy by enabling a more efficient process for handling leases while protecting Tribal sovereignty by preempting state and local taxation on the leased lands. The Federal government maintains a role in overseeing and approving the overall framework to ensure compliance with established regulations.