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Approval of Tribal Leasing Ordinance under the HEARTH Act for Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California

This notice announces the approval of the Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California Leasing Ordinance under the HEARTH Act: - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs - Purpose and Scope: - Approval of the Tribe's leasing ordinance for Tribal trust lands - Enables the Tribe to enter into leases for residential, recreational, religious, or educational purposes - Lease terms: up to 25 years (with renewals) or up to 75 years for certain uses - Unique Requirements and Provisions: - Tribal self-determination in managing leasing processes - Tribal authority to conduct environmental reviews - Preemption of state and local taxation on lease activities and improvements - No OEMs, vendors, products, or services are specified in this notice - No procurement or contract opportunity is being announced

Description

The Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs approved the Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California Leasing Ordinance under the Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Homeownership Act of 2012 (HEARTH Act). This approval authorizes the Tribe to enter into leases without further Secretary of the Interior approval. The ordinance allows the Tribe to manage leases for various uses on Tribal trust lands, supporting economic development and self-determination. The approval was issued on May 11, 2026, by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior.

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