Comment on FR Doc # 2026-08550, NRC-2025-0379-0011, from Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Historic Preservation Office

Summary: The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation opposes the proposed rule in its current form, arguing that it lacks sufficient guardrails to protect tribal cultural resources and environmental interests. They request specific revisions to ensure that streamlined licensing does not bypass mandatory tribal consultations, environmental reviews, or protections for archaeological and religious sites.