BIA Keeps Indian Child Welfare Paperwork Unchanged for Smooth Family Cases

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!

2026-05413 — 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.

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.

2026-04667 — Indian Gaming; Approval by Operation of Law of the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of the Lac du Flambeau Reservation of Wisconsin and State of Wisconsin Gaming Compact

The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians and the State of Wisconsin have a gaming agreement that got an automatic green light on March 10, 2026, because the government didn’t act in time. This update tweaks how fees and disaster relief payments are calculated, making things clearer and fairer. It affects the tribe’s Class III gaming operations and keeps the fun rolling with no delays or extra costs.

Previous: 2026-05435 — Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings

The Center for Scientific Review is holding several closed virtual meetings in April 2026 to review and evaluate grant applications in areas like gastroenterology, cardiovascular biology, and neurological disorders. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets, so they’re not open to the public. Researchers and grant applicants should note these dates as they impact funding decisions but don’t involve new costs or deadlines.

Next: 2026-05437 — 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Indian Housing Block Grants (IHBG) Formula and Competitive Programs

HUD wants to update how it collects info for Indian Housing Block Grants, which help Native communities build and improve homes. They’re asking for public feedback over the next 60 days to make sure the forms and process work well. If approved, these changes could affect how tribes apply for funding starting soon, keeping the money flowing smoothly.