Tribal Land Logs: BIA Keeps Lease Paperwork Steady

2026-13718 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Tribal Revenue Allocation Plans

The Bureau of Indian Affairs wants to keep collecting info about how tribes share their money, making sure the process stays clear and easy. This affects tribal governments who submit these plans, and the agency is asking for your thoughts by September 8, 2026. No big changes or costs are planned, just a smooth renewal to keep things running right.

2026-13701 — Indian Gaming; Extension of Tribal-State Class III Gaming Compact Between the Yurok Tribe of the Yurok Reservation, California, and the State of California

The Yurok Tribe and California have agreed to extend their gaming compact until December 31, 2026. This means the tribe can keep running their Class III gaming activities without any changes to the current deal. The extension started on July 7, 2026, giving everyone more time to enjoy and manage the agreement smoothly.

2026-12968 — HEARTH Act Approval of Cachil DeHe Band of Wintun Indians of the Colusa Indian Community of the Colusa Rancheria, California, Leasing Ordinance

The Cachil DeHe Band of Wintun Indians of the Colusa Rancheria in California got the green light to handle their own land leases starting June 22, 2026. This means they can now approve leases on their tribal lands without waiting for the federal government, speeding up homeownership and development. It’s a big win for the Tribe’s control over their land and future projects, with no extra state or local taxes on these leases.

2026-12969 — HEARTH Act Approval of Caddo Nation of Oklahoma Leasing Ordinance

The Caddo Nation of Oklahoma just got the green light to handle their own land leases without needing extra approval from the federal government. This means they can make deals faster and boost their community’s growth and independence starting June 22, 2026. It’s a big win for tribal self-rule and could open doors for new projects and opportunities on their land.

2026-11661 — Indian Gaming; Approval by Operation of Law of the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe and State of Washington Gaming Compact

The Upper Skagit Indian Tribe and Washington State’s gaming agreement just got an automatic green light! Starting June 11, 2026, electronic table games are officially allowed on the Tribe’s lands, thanks to a new amendment that went into effect without delay. This means more fun and new gaming options for players, with no extra waiting or paperwork needed.

2026-11005 — HEARTH Act Approval of Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Business Leasing Ordinance

The Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma got the green light to handle their own business leases on tribal land starting May 21, 2026. This means they can make deals faster without needing extra approval from the federal government, boosting their control and economic growth. Plus, state and local taxes won’t apply to these leases, helping the Tribe keep more money in their community.

Previous: 2026-04184 — Proposed Filing of Plats of Survey; North Dakota and South Dakota

The Bureau of Land Management is officially filing new land survey maps for parts of North Dakota and South Dakota in 30 days. These surveys help manage the land better and were done at the request of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. If anyone wants to protest, they must do so by April 2, 2026, and there’s a small fee to get copies of the maps.

Next: 2026-04186 — Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 21, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Zapp Precision Wire, Inc.; (Precision Wire and Metal Products); Summerville, South Carolina

Zapp Precision Wire in Summerville, South Carolina, wants to start making special stainless steel and nickel alloy wire and metal products inside Foreign-Trade Zone 21. This means they can bring in certain materials with lower or no import taxes, saving money and speeding up production. The public can share their thoughts before the decision is finalized in early April 2026.