Federal Register #2026-12969

Approval of Caddo Nation of Oklahoma Leasing Ordinance under the HEARTH Act

This notice announces the approval of the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma Leasing Ordinance under the HEARTH Act by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior. - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), U.S. Department of the Interior - Purpose: - Approval of the Caddo Nation's Leasing Ordinance under the HEARTH Act - Enables the Caddo Nation to independently enter into and manage leases of tribal trust lands - No OEMs, vendors, products, or services are mentioned - Notable Requirements: - Caddo Nation can lease tribal trust lands without further approval from the Secretary of the Interior - State and local taxes do not apply to improvements, leaseholds, or activities on these lands - The tribe may impose its own taxes - Intended to promote tribal economic development, self-determination, and sovereignty - No procurement, solicitation, or contract opportunity is associated with this notice

Description

The Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs approved the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma 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, promoting economic development, self-determination, and Tribal sovereignty. The approval was issued on June 22, 2026.

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