Institute for Environmental Sovereignty
IES Comment Letters
Comment Letter to CEQ: NEPA Regulation Rollbacks and Federal Government’s Trust Responsibility
March 27, 2025 | This comment letter from NCAI and the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (NATHPO) was submitted to the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). It addresses the rescission of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations.
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Response to NSF: Information on the Development of an Artificial Intelligence Action Plan
March 15, 2025 | Sent to the National Science Foundation (NSF), this comment letter reinforces Tribal Nations' inherent sovereign rights over their data and digital landscapes, outlines key principles of Data and Digital Sovereignty, and presents robust recommendations to ensure AI policies respect and uphold tribal governance.
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