Tribal Land Logs: BIA Keeps Lease Paperwork Steady

2026-06434 — Reversal of Land Acquisition; Koi Nation of Northern California, Shiloh Site, Sonoma County, California

The government is reversing its decision to give 68.6 acres of land in Sonoma County to the Koi Nation of Northern California. This land, called the Shiloh Parcel, will go back to the private owner, Sonoma Rose LLC, after a court ruled the original transfer invalid. This change was finalized on March 27, 2026, affecting land use and gaming plans for the tribe.

2026-05893 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Education Contracts Under the Johnson-O'Malley Act

The Bureau of Indian Education is renewing its paperwork for education contracts under the Johnson-O'Malley Act without any changes. This affects tribes and schools involved in these contracts, keeping the process smooth and familiar. Comments on this renewal are open until April 27, 2026, with no new costs or deadlines added.

2026-05577 — Rate Adjustments for Indian Irrigation Projects

The Bureau of Indian Affairs is updating the fees for irrigation projects on Indian reservations to cover costs like upkeep and repairs. These changes affect landowners using these irrigation systems and will take effect in 2027. If you want to share your thoughts, you have until May 22, 2026, to speak up!

2026-05436 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Indian Child Welfare Act Proceedings in State

The Bureau of Indian Affairs is renewing its paperwork for Indian Child Welfare Act cases in state courts without any changes. This affects families and courts involved in these cases, keeping the process smooth and clear. Comments on this renewal are open until April 20, 2026, with no new costs or changes to how info is collected.

2026-05446 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Electric Power Service Application

The Bureau of Indian Affairs wants to keep collecting info from folks applying for electric power services on tribal lands. They’re asking for public feedback by April 20, 2026, to make sure the process stays easy and clear. This renewal won’t cost extra but helps keep power applications smooth and paperwork light for everyone involved.

2026-05413 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Navajo Partitioned Lands Grazing Permits

The Bureau of Indian Affairs is renewing its form for Navajo Partitioned Lands grazing permits without any changes. This affects Navajo landowners and ranchers who need permits to graze their livestock. Comments on this renewal are open until April 20, 2026, and there’s no new cost or extra paperwork involved.

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.