Tule River Indian Tribe of the Tule River Reservation Shan King-Hwy 190-Hartsell Economic Development Fee-to-Trust Project

The Bureau of Indian Affairs Pacific Regional Office is managing the Shan King-Hwy 190-Hartsell Economic Development Fee-to-Trust Project in Tulare County, California, near Porterville. The project involves placing approximately 109.57 acres of land into federal trust status for the benefit of the Tule River Indian Tribe. Under the proposed action, the Tribe intends to develop a 4.3-acre commercial area featuring approximately 50,000 square feet of commercial buildings, while maintaining the remainder of the property for existing uses, including a 20-acre citrus grove, grazing land, and open space. The project is governed by the National Environmental Policy Act, the Indian Reorganization Act, and the Indian Land Consolidation Act. Comprehensive environmental evaluations have been conducted, including a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, a Biological Assessment for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and air quality and cultural resource investigations. Key requirements for implementation include obtaining a Caltrans encroachment permit for driveway access from State Route 190 and USEPA verification for NPDES General Permit coverage for storm water discharges. A public review period for the Environmental Assessment was scheduled from August 21, 2026, through September 21, 2026.