BIA Keeps Tribal Power Apps Flowing Smoothly

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.

2026-05436 — 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.

2026-04667 — 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: 2026-05445 — Certain Steel Wheels From the People's Republic of China: Initiation of Circumvention Inquiries on the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

The U.S. Department of Commerce is checking if steel wheels made in Thailand using Chinese steel are sneaking around import rules meant for Chinese wheels. This could mean new duties or fees for those wheels coming from Thailand, affecting companies like Accuride and Maxion. The investigation started on March 19, 2026, and could change how much import taxes are paid.

Next: 2026-05448 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; RISE Award

The Department of Education wants to keep collecting info for the RISE Award without changing anything. If you’re involved with the award, you can share your thoughts by May 18, 2026. This helps make sure the process stays smooth and doesn’t create extra work or costs for anyone.