Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Regulations - Tribal Consultation Sessions

Description

The Department of the Interior (Department) proposes new regulations that provide a framework to prevent the export for sale in foreign countries of Native American cultural items that are held in violation of current Federal laws; to repatriate such items from individuals and organizations having such items; and to improve coordination among Federal agencies, Indian Tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations seeking to prevent the export and sale, and support the repatriation, of such items. The proposed rule would establish an export certification system, set forth procedures for detention and repatriation of items subject to the rule, establish a framework for voluntary return of items subject to the rule, and establish interagency and Native working groups.

DATES:

Proposed regulations: Interested parties are invited to submit comments, which must be received on or before December 24, 2024.

Information collection requirements: If you wish to comment on the information collection requirements in this proposed rule, please note that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is required to make a decision concerning the collection of information contained in this proposed rule between 30 and 60 days after publication of this proposed rule in the Federal Register . Therefore, comments should be submitted to OMB by November 25, 2024.

Tribal consultation sessions: The Department of the Interior will conduct virtual consultation sessions with federally recognized Indian Tribes on November 18, 2024, and November 19, 2024.

Native Hawaiian consultation sessions: The Department of the Interior will conduct virtual consultation sessions with the Native Hawaiian Community November 25, 2024, and November 26, 2024.

ADDRESSES:

Proposed regulations: You may submit comments on the proposed rule, and information collection requirements in the proposed rule, by any one of the following methods.

○ Please visit https://www.regulations.gov/docket/BIA-2024-0002 or https://www.regulations.gov and enter “RIN 1076-AF78” in the search box and click “Search.” Follow the instructions for sending comments.

○ Mail: Please mail comments to Indian Affairs, RACA, 1001 Indian School Road NW, Suite 229, Albuquerque, NM 87104.

Tribal Consultation Sessions: Federally recognized Indian Tribes may register for the November 18, 2024, virtual consultation session at https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsd-murTkrEoCEm5Y2To4t7GKtXSRhCnQ. Federally recognized Indian Tribes may register for the November 19, 2024, virtual consultation session at https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdOmqqjkqHaI5eOnhZTOtLE2GojpXIow.

Native Hawaiian Consultation Sessions: The Native Hawaiian Community may register for the November 25, 2024, virtual consultation session at https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItceqvpz0uGDSfTDedEwLOmP5bvkGLjUA. The Native Hawaiian Community may register for the November 26, 2024, virtual consultation session at https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItfuurqj0rGIjrBn1_9KsywIdmkmIIjoY.

Information Collection Requirements: Written comments and suggestions on the information collection requirements should be submitted to OMB at https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting “Currently under Review—Open for Public Comments” and then scrolling down to the “Department of the Interior.” Please also provide a copy of your comments to DOI at consultation@bia.gov; and reference “OMB Control Number 1076-NEW STOP Act” in the subject line of your email.

Accessibility: On request to the program contact person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT , individuals can obtain this document in an alternate format, usable by people with disabilities, at the Office of the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs, Room 4660, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Oliver Whaley, Director, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Collaborative Action (RACA), Office of the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs; Department of the Interior, telephone (202) 738-6065, consultation@bia.gov. Individuals in the United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay services.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

This proposed rule is published in exercise of authority delegated by the Secretary of the Interior to the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs (Assistant Secretary; AS-IA) by 209 DM 8.

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