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Federal Register · May 30, 2025
The title they went with Rescinding Regulations Regarding Management Systems Pertaining to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Reservation Roads Program Noisy translates that to

US highway regulators want to stop tracking how tribal roads are managed

What happened
The Federal Highway Administration proposes to eliminate rules that require tracking how tribal road projects are managed. This means the agency would no longer collect data on how these projects are planned, designed, and built.
Why it matters
The rules being rescinded were put in place to ensure that federal funds for roads on tribal lands were used effectively. Removing them means less oversight on how these projects are managed. This could make it harder to identify problems or ensure accountability for road quality and safety on Indian reservations.
The signal
Watch for public comments on this proposed rule, especially from tribal governments and organizations, to see if they raise concerns about reduced oversight or potential impacts on road quality.
If you insist
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