Draft CalNAGPRA Enforcement Regulations
CalNAGPRA Enforcement Regulations
Office of Administrative Law’s Notice ID # Z-2026-0116-02
Add sections 31020 – 31027, Title 14, CCR, Re: CalNAGPRA Enforcement Procedures
- Notice of Proposed Rulemaking – January 16, 2026
- Initial Statement of Reasons – January 16, 2026
- Proposed Regulatory Language (Express Terms) – January 16, 2026
- Adoption date – Pending
- Date filed with the Office of Administrative Law – Pending
- Final Statement of Reasons will be posted here when they become available
- Summary/Response to Public Comments will be posted here when they become available
- Approved Regulatory Language will be posted here when it becomes available
- Office of Administrative Law’s decision – Pending
- Date filed with the Secretary of State – Pending
- Effective Date of Regulation – Pending
Tribal Consultation
On May 9, 2025, the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) released draft CalNAGPRA enforcement regulations for a 90-day tribal comment and consultation period. During that time, the NAHC conducted two virtual listening sessions and engaged in individual tribal consultation. Comments received during these listening sessions and consultations as well as written comments provided were compiled and reviewed. Based on the comments received, the Commission revised the draft regulations and on October 10, 2025, voted to send the revised draft regulations out for an additional 30-day tribal comment and consultation period.
After considering all input received, the Draft Enforcement Regulations were finalized and approved at the January 16, 2026, Commission meeting to begin the Rulemaking Process set forth in the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). Additional information on the Rulemaking Process may be found on the Office of Administrative Law’s webpage.
Draft Regulations and Related Materials
Red-line comparison of final draft to October 10, 2025, draft
Summary of tribal comments and responses
Prior Drafts and Related Materials
October 10, 2025, draft regulations
Overview of revisions to May 9, 2025, draft regulations
Red-line comparison of May 9, 2025, draft to current draft
Summary and response to comments received on May 9, 2025, draft regulations