Bureau of Indian Affairs
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is responsible for the administration and management of 55.7 million acres of land held in trust by the United States for American Indians, Indian tribes, and Alaska Natives. There are 572 federal recognized tribal governments in the United States and 147 are located in Region 9. BIA responsibilities include developing forestlands, leasing assets on these lands, directing agricultural programs, protecting water and land rights, and developing and maintaining infrastructure and economic development. For additional information on Region 9's review of BIA projects, contact Carol Sachs at (415) 972-3860 or sachs.carol@epa.gov.
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- Desert Rock DEIS (PDF) (14 pp, 107K)
- Elk Valley Rancheria Fee-To-Trust, Casino/Resort Project DEIS (PDF) 11/28/05 (5 pp, 35K)
- North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians Fee-to-Trust and Casino and Hotel Project DEIS (PDF) 4/7/08 (6 pp, 45K)
- Scotts Valley Band of Pomo
Indians Proposed Casino Project DEIS (PDF) 5/25/06 (11 pp, 148K)
Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians Proposed Casino Project FEIS (PDF) 4/28/08 (2 pp, 22K) - Weber Dam DEIS (PDF) 7/23/04 (3 pp, 21K)