Federal Register #2026-11005

Approval of Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Business Leasing Ordinance under the HEARTH Act

This notice announces the approval of the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Business Leasing Ordinance under the HEARTH Act: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial products/services are referenced - Key Details: - The Peoria Tribe is now authorized to independently enter into and manage business leases on tribal trust lands - Approval is granted under the Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Homeownership Act of 2012 (HEARTH Act) - The ordinance allows the tribe to conduct its own environmental reviews and manage leasing processes without further federal approval - State and local taxation is preempted for lease-related activities and improvements - No procurement, solicitation, or contract opportunity is associated with this notice - No products, part numbers, or quantities are specified

Description

The Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs approved the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Business 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 approval from the Secretary of the Interior. The ordinance allows the Tribe to manage leases independently, supporting tribal economic development and self-determination. The approval was issued on May 21, 2026.

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