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What is the role of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) in Native American consultation?

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What is the role of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) in Native American consultation?

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Native American consultation takes place between the FHWA, FDOT and federally recognized tribes. The BIA recognizes the sovereignty of Indian governments and is involved in the Section 106 process as a consulting party only when a project involves BIA funding, a BIA road, or Indian land. For all other projects, the BIA is not involved in the Section 106 process. Please contact either the FDOT (George Ballo: 850-414-5259) or FHWA Native American coordinator (George Hadley: 850-942-9650 x3011) with any questions.