The STREAMLINE ACT streamlines the process for federally recognized Indian tribes to acquire land on or near their reservations by allowing them to use their own appraisals instead of requiring federal appraisals. The bill applies specifically to tribes that have self-governance agreements with the federal government and have assumed responsibility for land management functions. Within one year of enactment, the Department of the Interior must revise its regulations to accept tribal appraisals that meet professional standards, with the federal role reduced to simply confirming receipt and recording the tribal certification. The bill also requires the Interior Department to track processing times and directs the Comptroller General to report on implementation results within three years, while maintaining all existing environmental review and title requirements.
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