Proposed Draft Contact List Regulations

On October 23, 2023, the Native American Heritage Commission released draft contact list regulations for a 90-day tribal comment and consultation period. At the January 19, 2024, meeting, the NAHC extended the comment and consultation period to March 1, 2024. During the 120-day tribal comment and consultation period the NAHC conducted four virtual and five in person listening sessions at Redding, Los Angeles, United Auburn Indian Community, Bishop, and Rincon. Additionally, the Commission engaged in individual consultation sessions with 23 tribes and 1 tribal consortium consisting of 12 tribes. Based on the comments received, the Commission revised the draft regulations.

The Commission is now engaging in tribal consultation and soliciting comments on the attached revised draft through December 12, 2025, after which time additional revisions may be made to the draft regulations.

Draft Regulations and Related Materials

Revised draft regulations

Overview of revisions to October 23, 2023, draft regulations

Red-line comparison of October 23, 2023, draft to current draft

Summary and response to comments received on October 23, 2023, draft

Prior Drafts and Related Materials

Proposed Draft Contact List Regulations

Contact List Regulations Questions for Consideration

Summary of Comments