Commerce Department
In compliance with Executive Order 13175, "Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments" (November 6, 2000), the Department of Commerce (Department) adopts the following Tribal Consultation and Coordination policy statement. This policy establishes the manner in which the Department works with federally-recognized Indian tribes when developing Department policies that have tribal implications. The policy reaffirms the unique government-to-government relationship that exists between Indian tribes and the Department. The Department continues its commitment to support tribes in the development of strong and stable economies able to participate in today's national and global marketplace. The notice also summarizes comments received on the draft Tribal Consultation and Coordination policy statement published in the Federal Register on July 3, 2012 (77 FR 39464) and the Department's response to these comments.
Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Commerce [Docket Number: 120530127-2127-02] AGENCY: Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of Final Policy Statement. SUMMARY: In compliance with Executive Order 13175 , “Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments” (November 6, 2000), the Department of Commerce (Department) adopts the following Tribal Consultation and Coordination policy statement. This policy establishes the manner in which the Department works with federally-recognized Indian tribes when developing Department policies that have tribal implications. The policy reaffirms the unique government-to-government relationship that exists between Indian tribes and the Department. The Department continues its commitment to support tribes in the development of strong and stable economies able to participate in today's national and global marketplace. The notice also summarizes comments received on the draft Tribal Consultation and Coordination policy statement published in the Federal Register on July 3, 2012 ( 77 FR 39464 ) and the Department's response to these comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or an electronic copy of the final policy should be directed to Dee Alexander, ( printed page 33332) Senior Advisor on Native American Affairs, Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, U.S. Department of Commerce Room 5422, 1401 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20233, telephone (202) 482-0789. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Ba…
Citation: 78 FR 33331
