2026 Federal Register Documents
Last updated: February 18, 2026
Next update should be ready by: February 25, 2026
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NOTICE OF DECISION APPROVING LANDS FOR CONVEYANCE.
Bureau of Land Management, Interior.
(02/18/26)
Alaska Native Claims Selection
91 FR 7523
SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) hereby provides constructive notice that it will issue an appealable decision approving conveyance of the surface and subsurface estates in certain lands to Doyon, Limited, an Alaska Native regional corporation, pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971 (ANCSA).
NOTICE OF INTENT TO PREPARE A PROGRAMMATIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT; INITIATION OF PUBLIC SCOPING UNDER THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT; INITIATION OF CONSULTATION UNDER SECTION 106 OF THE NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT; AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO DEVELOP A SECTION 106 PROGRAMMATIC AGREEMENT WITH THE ALASKA STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 10; Alaska Operations Office.
(02/18/26)
Notice of Intent To Prepare a Programmatic Environmental Assessment; Initiation of Public Scoping Under the National Environmental Policy Act; Initiation of Consultation Under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act; and Notice of Intent To Develop a Section 106 Programmatic Agreement With the Alaska State Historic Preservation Officer
91 FR 7481
SUMMARY: EPA Region 10 intends to prepare a programmatic Environmental Assessment (EA) pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), 42 U.S.C. 4321-4347, to evaluate the potential environmental and sociocultural effects of the EPA Contaminated Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) Lands Assistance Program. The program provides funding to eligible Alaska Native Regional and Village Corporations, Federally Recognized Tribes in Alaska, Alaska Native Nonprofit Associations, Alaska Native Nonprofit Organizations and Alaskan Inter-Tribal Consortia (“applicants”) to investigate and remediate contamination present on ANCSA-conveyed lands at the time of conveyance. Through this notice, EPA is initiating scoping to help identify the scope of analysis, reasonable alternatives, and information sources, with particular attention to sociocultural issues tied to: (1) archaeological preservation and historic properties, including sacred sites and traditional cultural places; (2) protected subsistence resources and uses; and, (3) wetlands and associated aquatic resources. Concurrently, and pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) (54 U.S.C. 306108) and its implementing regulations at 36 CFR part 800, EPA is initiating consultation with the Alaska State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), Federally Recognized Tribes in Alaska, Alaska Native corporations, and other consulting parties for the Contaminated ANCSA Lands Assistance Program. EPA intends to develop a Section 106 Programmatic Agreement (PA) under 36 CFR 800.14(b) with the Alaska SHPO and invited signatories and concurring parties to establish program-wide procedures for identifying, evaluating, and resolving effects to historic properties potentially affected by representative assessment and cleanup actions funded under the program. The EA will consider potential direct, indirect, and reasonably foreseeable impacts of representative cleanup actions funded under the program and will inform whether a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) is appropriate or whether preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is warranted.
NOTICE OF FINAL ACTION
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
(02/12/26)
Clean Air Act Tribal Minor New Source Review Permit Issued to Lupton Plant Property, LLC and Lupton Petroleum Products Inc., for the Lupton Facility
91 FR 6638
SUMMARY: This document announces that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 9, made a final decision to issue, in accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA), a Tribal Minor New Source Review (NSR) permit to Lupton Plant Property, LLC/Lupton Petroleum Products Inc. for the Lupton Facility under the CAA's Tribal Minor NSR Program. This permit authorizes the modification and operation of an existing transmix processing and bulk petroleum storage facility in Lupton, Arizona.
REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS
Office of Child Support Enforcement, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
(02/11/26)
Proposed Information Collection Activity; Tribal Budget and Narrative Justification Template
91 FR 6227
SUMMARY: The Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is proposing to renew the collection of expenditure estimate forms for the tribal child support program through an optional financial reporting form, Tribal Budget and Narrative Justification Template (Office of Management and Budget #: 0970-0548; expiration date May 31, 2026). Minor changes are proposed. OCSE does not plan to renew either the Word version or the Excel 1115 Waiver version of the Tribal Budget and Narrative Justification Template.
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NOTICE
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.
(02/06/26)
Receipt of Documented Petition for Federal Acknowledgment as an American Indian Tribe
91 FR 5508
SUMMARY: The Department of the Interior (Department) gives notice that the group known as the Gabrielino/Tongva Nation has filed a documented petition for Federal acknowledgment as an American Indian Tribe with the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs. The Department seeks comments and evidence from the public on the petition.
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NOTICE
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.
(01/30/26)
Indian Entities Recognized by and Eligible To Receive Services From the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs
91 FR 4102
SUMMARY: This notice publishes the current list of 575 Tribal entities recognized by and eligible for funding and services from the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) by virtue of their status as Indian Tribes.
NOTICE
Department of Housing and Urban Development
(01/30/26)
Summit Lake Formula Area Expansion
91 FR 4090
SUMMARY: This notice advises the public of HUD's final determination on the Summit Lake Paiute Tribe's request to expand its formula area under the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) program. Consistent with IHBG program regulations, HUD is announcing its final determination to expand the Summit Lake Paiute Tribe's formula area to include the balance of Humboldt County, Washoe County, Storey County, Pershing County, Churchill County, Douglas County, Mineral County, Lyon County, Esmeralda County, Clark County, Nye County, and Carson City County in the state of Nevada, for fiscal year 2026.
TEMPORARY RULE; INSEASON ORDERS
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
(01/23/26)
Fraser River Panel Salmon Fisheries; Inseason Orders
91 FR 2877
SUMMARY: NMFS publishes inseason orders to regulate treaty tribal and non-tribal (all citizen) commercial salmon fisheries in United States (U.S.) waters of the Fraser River Panel (Panel) Area. In 2025, eight orders were issued by the Panel of the Pacific Salmon Commission (Commission) and approved and issued by NMFS for fisheries within the U.S. Panel Area. These orders established fishing dates, times, and areas for the gear types of U.S. treaty tribal and all citizen commercial fisheries during the period the Panel exercised jurisdiction over these fisheries.
NOTICE
Indian Health Service, HHS.
(01/22/2026)
Reimbursement Rates for Calendar Year 2026
91 FR 2787
SUMMARY: Notice is provided that the Chief of Staff, who has the Delegated Authority of the Indian Health Service (IHS) Director has approved the rates for inpatient and outpatient medical care provided by the IHS facilities for Calendar Year 2026.
NOTICE OF OFFICIAL FILING
Bureau of Land Management, Interior.
(01/20/26)
Filing of Survey Plats: Alaska
91 FR 2365
SUMMARY: The plats of survey of lands described in this notice are scheduled to be officially filed in the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Alaska State Office, Anchorage, Alaska. The surveys, which were executed at the request of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and the BLM are necessary for the management of these lands.
FINAL RULE; CORRECTION
Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.
(01/16/26)
Tribal General Welfare Benefits; Correction
91 FR 2084
SUMMARY: This document contains corrections to TD 10040, which was published in the Federal Register on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. TD 10040 contains final regulations regarding the exclusion from gross income of certain Tribal general welfare benefits.
PROPOSED RULE
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
(01/15/26)
Updating the Water Quality Certification Regulations
91 FR 2008
SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is publishing this proposed rule to update and clarify several substantive and procedural requirements for water quality certification under Clean Water Act (CWA or the Act) section 401. CWA section 401 is a direct grant of authority to States (and Tribes that have been approved for “treatment as a State” status) to review for compliance with appropriate Federal, State, and Tribal water quality requirements any discharge into waters of the United States that may result from a proposed activity that requires a Federal license or permit. This proposed rule is intended to clarify several aspects of the certification process consistent with the statutory framework.
NOTIFICATION OF TRIBAL CONSULTATION
Office of the Secretary, HHS.
(01/14/26)
Tribal Consultation on Proposed Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy Rule
91 FR 1481
SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will conduct a virtual Tribal consultation on the proposed rule “Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support, and Remove Barriers to, Coordinated Care and Individual Engagement.”
MEMORANDUM
A Presidential Document by the Executive Office of the President.
(01/14/26)
Denial of Presidential Permit for the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas
91 FR 1659
NOTIFICATION OF TRIBAL CONSULTATION
Office of the Secretary, HHS.
(01/14/26)
Tribal Consultation on Proposed Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy Rule
91 FR 1481
SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will conduct a virtual Tribal consultation on the proposed rule “Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support, and Remove Barriers to, Coordinated Care and Individual Engagement.”
NOTICE
Office of Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing, HUD.
(01/07/26)
Tribal Intergovernmental Advisory Committee (TIAC) Membership Announcement
91 FR 515
SUMMARY: This notice announces the list of Committee Members of HUD's Tribal Intergovernmental Advisory Committee (TIAC) starting in January 2026. The committee will perform several advisory functions while it considers HUD policies that affect Indian Country. HUD will publish a subsequent notice with details of any scheduled TIAC meeting.
NOTICE OF FINAL ACTION
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
(01/05/26)
Approval of Clean Air Act General Permit Requests for Coverage for New Minor Source Gasoline Dispensing Facilities in Indian Country Within California
91 FR 266
SUMMARY: On various dates, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued approvals to Glenn Quiroga of the Sycuan Tribal Development Corporation, Chairman Steven Estrada of the Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians, the Agua Caliente Tribal Corporation, the Soboba Economic Development Corporation, the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians Tribal EPA, the Twenty-Nine Palms Economic Development Corporation, the Agua Caliente Tribal Corporation, the Pala Band of Mission Indians, and the Table Mountain Rancheria (“Permittees”) under the Clean Air Act's Tribal Minor New Source Review (NSR) Program. The EPA approved these Requests for Coverage under the General Air Quality Permit for New or Modified Minor Source Gasoline Dispensing Facilities in Indian Country within California (“CA-GDF General Permit”) for Sycuan Market, Santa Rosa Pit Stop, LLC, the Agua Caliente Tribal Corporation Gasoline Dispensing Facility, the Soboba Economic Development Corporation Gasoline Dispensing Facility, Coachella Crossroads Travel Center, Cielo Travel Center, Agua Caliente Fuel Palm Springs, Agua Caliente Fuel Cathedral City, Joshua Tree 96 Travel Center, the Pala Super Mart, and the Table Mountain Rancheria Gasoline Station (“Sources”). These approvals authorized the construction of these Sources under the Tribal Minor NSR Program.
