Public Involvement

Public Webinars

The Service offered several webinars to present information and respond to questions on this proposed rule and draft environmental assessment. We had two webinars for Native American Tribes and two webinars for the public. 

Sessions for federally recognized Native American Tribes:  

  • October 19, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time 
  • November 2, 2022, at 12 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time 

Please contact your Regional Native American Liaison for additional information. 

Sessions for the general public: 

Oct 20, 2022 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time 

Slide Presentation

Nov 3, 2022 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time 

Slide Presentation

Public Comment 

The proposed rule published in the on September 30, 2022, opening a 60-day public comment period until November 29, 2022. The to December 29, 2022.