Federal Register #2026-12968

Approval of Leasing Ordinance for Cachil DeHe Band of Wintun Indians under the HEARTH Act

This notice announces the approval of a Leasing Ordinance for the Cachil DeHe Band of Wintun Indians of the Colusa Indian Community under the HEARTH Act. - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior - Involves the Colusa Indian Community of the Colusa Rancheria, California - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned - No products or services are being procured - Key Details: - Approval allows the tribe to independently enter into leases of tribal trust lands - Leases do not require further approval from the Secretary of the Interior - Leased lands are exempt from state and local taxation; may be subject to tribal taxation - Aims to promote tribal self-determination, economic development, and efficient land management - No contract value, product line items, or service line items are associated with this notice

Description

The Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs approved the Cachil DeHe Band of Wintun Indians of the Colusa Indian Community of the Colusa Rancheria, 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 supports tribal self-determination and economic development by allowing the tribe to manage leases on tribal trust lands. The approval was issued on June 22, 2026.

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