In accordance with the Department of Commerce’s tribal consultation policy, tribal leaders and/or tribal representatives were invited to participate in government to government virtual National Tribal Consultation sessions to provide advice and insights as NTIA staff work through critical issues related to the program. Written input was solicited as well.
For additional resources related to the tribal consultations, including recordings, see the consultation event page.
Below is all written input received from tribal leaders and representatives during the comment period:
Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians
Alaska Federation of Natives(supplemental)
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC)
AMERIND Critical Infrastructure
Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
Ewiiaapaayp Band of Kumeyaay Indians
Gila River Telecommunications, Inc.
Hoopa Valley Public Utilities District
Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone Tribe
Navajo Tribal Utility Authority
Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation
Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians
Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.
Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council
United South and Eastern Tribes Sovereignty Protection Fund