FHWAFinal Rule

Rescinding Regulations Regarding Management Systems Pertaining to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Reservation Roads Program

TransportationOther

Summary

The Federal Highway Administration is removing old management rules that applied to road programs serving Native American reservations. This change simplifies how the government oversees road maintenance and construction projects on tribal lands.

Key Points

  • 1The government is eliminating outdated management requirements that previously applied to the Indian Reservation Roads Program
  • 2The change affects road projects built and maintained on Native American tribal lands across the country
  • 3Tribal nations and the Bureau of Indian Affairs will no longer need to follow these specific management system rules
  • 4This is meant to streamline operations and reduce administrative burden for managing reservation road programs
  • 5The change takes effect after the regulation is officially published and goes into effect

Key Dates

Published

November 17, 2025

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.

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