Photos: Tribal Consultation Policy

Secretary Salazar discusses Tribal Consultation Policy with Robert Tippiconnie of the Comanche Tribe, after signing a Secretarial Order implementing the policy. Tami A. Heilemann-Office of Communications

Secretary Salazar speaks to American Indian leaders during a December 1, 2011 signing ceremony in his office for the Department's Tribal Consultation Policy. Tami A. Heilemann-Office of Communications

Secretary Salazar discusses Tribal Consultation Policy with Robert Tippeconnie, Vice-Chair of the Comanche Nation, after signing a Secretarial Order implementing the policy on December 1, 2011 in his office at the Interior Department. Tami A. Heilemann-Office of Communications

Secretary Salazar signs a Secretarial order implementing the Department's Tribal Consultation Policy. Directly behind the Secretary is Interior Solicitor Hillary Tompkins. The December 1, 2011 event was attended by American Indian and Alaska Native leaders from around the Nation. Tami A. Heilemann-Office of Communications

Secretary Salazar signs a Secretarial order implementing the Department's Tribal Consultation Policy. Directly behind the Secretary are Interior Solicitor Hillary Tompkins and Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs Larry Echo Hawk. The December 1, 2011 event was attended by American Indian and Alaska Native leaders from around the Nation. Tami A. Heilemann-Office of Communications