Proposed Draft Dispute Resolution Mediation Regulations
Tribal Consultation Period
In August 2021, the California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) began tribal pre-consultations on the development of Draft Dispute Resolution Mediation Regulations . On February 7, 2022, the California Native American Heritage Commission initiated a 45-day first round tribal comment and consultation period on the Proposed Draft Dispute Resolution Mediation Regulations. On Friday, January 19, 2024, the Commission voted to circulate the revised Proposed Draft Dispute Resolution Mediation Regulations for a minimum of 60-days for a second round of tribal comment and consultation which ended Friday, March 29, 2024.
The NAHC sought early tribal consultation and input on the draft regulations to fully consider diverse tribal viewpoints, expertise, and values relative to the tribal dispute resolution and mediation. Tribal consultations and input are critical to ensure that the NAHC meaningfully considers the unique circumstances of each California Native American tribe in planning, drafting, and implementing these regulations.
February 7, 2022, Draft Dispute Resolution Mediation Regulations
Current Proposed Dispute Resolution Mediation Regulations
Overview of Changes from February 7, 2022 Draft to Current Proposed Regulations
Response to Comments – (to be posted after the review of the Summary of Comments)
Following the completion of the Tribal Consultation Period, the Proposed Draft Dispute Resolution Mediation Regulations will be reviewed and may be revised prior to entering 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.