Search Results for agency_names:"Indian Affairs Bureau"

The Bureau of Indian Affairs of the Interior Department announced amendments to the Pueblo of Santa Clara Liquor Code, which were adopted by the Tribal Council on December 13, 2024. These amendments aim to regulate the introduction, sale, and consumption of alcohol within Santa Clara Indian Lands to promote economic and social goals while protecting public health, safety, and welfare. The updated Liquor Code outlines various regulations, such as types of licenses, selling hours, and prohibitions against selling alcohol to individuals under the legal drinking age. Additionally, a percentage of alcohol sales revenue will fund programs for alcoholism prevention and treatment. The changes will officially take effect on April 17, 2025.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is announcing proposed adjustments to the irrigation assessment rates for irrigation projects on or associated with Indian reservations in the United States. These adjustments aim to recover costs for administration, operations, maintenance, and rehabilitation necessary for managing these projects. Stakeholders are invited to submit their comments on these adjustments before February 24, 2025. The changes are scheduled to take effect in the calendar year 2026, and further information on the projects and rates can be sought through BIA's regional offices.

The Department of the Interior has announced programs and fiscal targets for 2025 that can be part of self-governance funding agreements with Indian Tribes, excluding the Bureau of Indian Affairs. These agreements allow Tribes to manage certain federal programs that relate to managing resources like lands and waters. The document lists eligible programs from different offices such as the Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service, and highlights the objective to strengthen tribal sovereignty, self-determination, and collaboration in managing federal lands. Self-governance agreements have been made with several Tribes across various areas.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs has published a notice about amendments to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community's Liquor Ordinance. These changes, effective from March 21, 2025, update the rules for selling alcohol within the community, covering both on-sale and off-sale transactions. The amendments provide regulations on licensing, operation, and management of liquor sales on Tribally-owned property, including compliance with state and federal laws. The Community's Business Council plays a key role in overseeing on-sale and off-sale liquor operations and reporting to the General Council.

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 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 Affairs (BIA) is seeking public comments on their proposal to renew an information collection regarding probate of Indian estates, excluding members of the Osage Nation and Five Civilized Tribes. This information is essential for compiling probate files that help determine heirs and distribute trust assets after a person's death. Feedback is requested on the necessity, burden, and methods of this data collection to ensure its proper and efficient use. Comments are to be submitted by January 8, 2025, and are publicly accessible, though personal information may not be withheld.