# Policy Statement on Consultation With Indian Tribes in Commission Proceedings
> **Federal Energy Regulatory Commission** · Final rule; policy statement. · Published 2003-08-06 · Effective 2003-09-05 · 68 FR 46452
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-19608
- **Category:** hydroelectric
- **Sub-agency:** Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
- **Federal Register citation:** 68 FR 46452
- **CFR reference:** 18 CFR 2
- **Publication date:** 2003-08-06
- **Effective date:** 2003-09-05
- **Energy docket:** Docket No. PL03-4-000
## Abstract

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is issuing this policy statement to articulate its commitment to promote a government-to-government relationship between itself and federally- recognized Indian tribes. The policy statement recognizes the sovereignty of tribal nations and the Commission's trust responsibility to Indian tribes. The policy statement also establishes a tribal liaison position. Finally, the policy statement establishes certain actions specific to the hydroelectric program.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/08/06/03-19608/policy-statement-on-consultation-with-indian-tribes-in-commission-proceedings)
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