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Part III





Department of the Interior





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Bureau of Indian Affairs



25 CFR Part 141




Business Practices on the Navajo, Hopi and Zuni Reservations; Proposed 
Rule
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Indian Affairs

25 CFR Part 141

RIN 1076-AC87

 
Business Practices on the Navajo, Hopi and Zuni Reservations

AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is proposing to amend the 
general regulations in 25 CFR Part 141 deleting the references to the 
account ``Indian Monies, Proceeds of Labor'' and substituting ``Special 
Deposits,'' in their place. This regulation is being amended to 
correspond to current administrative procedures in eliminating the use 
of IMPL accounts which are to be removed from the BIA accounting 
system.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 28, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Written comments should be directed to the Bureau of Indian 
Affairs, Office of Trust Funds Management, 505 Marquette NW., Suite 
700, Albuquerque, NM 87102.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jim Parris, Bureau of Indian 
Affairs, Office of Trust Funds Management, 505 Marquette NW., Suite 
700, Albuquerque, NM 87102, Telephone Number 505-766-3233.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This proposed rule is published in exercise 
of authority delegated by the Secretary of the Interior to the 
Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs by 209 DM 8.
    This proposed rulemaking action will amend Part 141 of Subchapter G 
of Chapter I of Title 25 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which 
contains general regulations pertaining to the reservation businesses 
and prescribes rules for the licensing of non-member businesses, 
pawnbrokers and traders who engage in retail business on the Navajo, 
Hopi, and Zuni Reservations, as required by 25 U.S.C. 261, 262, 263 and 
264.
    Pursuant to the amendments contained in Pub. L. 97-257, title I, 
Sec. 100 (Sept. 10, 1982, 96 Stat. 839.) which provide that, ``No funds 
shall be deposited in such `Indian monies, proceeds of labor' (IMPL) 
accounts after September 30, 1982,'' all deposits to IMPL accounts were 
discontinued. The IMPL accounts will be removed from the BIA accounting 
system and are no longer available for use. The references to, ``Indian 
Monies, Proceeds of Labor'' accounts contained in Sec. 141.10(d) and 
Sec. 141.33(d) are therefore no longer valid, and are being changed to 
refer to ``Special Deposits'' accounts, in accordance with the 
requirements of 25 CFR part 114.
    The primary author of this proposed rule is Loren J. Farmer, 
Policy, Analysis and Evaluation Staff, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office 
of Trust Funds Management, 505 Marquette NW., Suite 700, Albuquerque, 
NM 87102.
    The policy of the Department of the Interior is, whenever 
practical, to afford the public an opportunity to participate in the 
rulemaking process. Accordingly, interested persons may submit written 
comments regarding the proposed rule to the office identified in the 
Addresses section of this document.
    The Department has certified to the Office of Management and Budget 
that these proposed regulations meet the applicable standards provided 
in sections 2(a) and 2(b)(2) of Executive Order 12778.
    The Department has determined that this document is not a 
significant rule under Executive Order 12866 and will not have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities 
under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.).
    In accordance with Executive Order 12630, the Department has 
determined that this proposed rule does not have significant takings 
implications.
    The Department has determined that this rule does not have 
significant federalism effects.
    The Department has determined that this proposed rule does not 
constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality 
of the human environment and that no detailed statement is required 
pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.
    There are no new information collection requirements requiring 
approval of the Office of Management and Budget under 44 U.S.C. 3501 et 
seq.

List of Subjects in 25 CFR Part 141

    Business and industry, Credit, Indians-business and finance, 
Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    For reasons set out in the preamble, part 141 of title 25, Chapter 
I of the Code of Federal Regulations is proposed to be amended as set 
forth below.

PART 141  BUSINESS PRACTICES ON THE NAVAJO, HOPI AND ZUNI 
RESERVATIONS

    1. The authority citation for 25 CFR part 141 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 25 U.S.C. 2, 9.

    2. Sections 141.10(d) and 141.33(d) are revised to read as follows:


Sec. 141.10  License fees for reservation businesses.

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    (d) All fees are payable to the Area Director and shall be 
deposited to the credit of the account ``Special Deposits.''


Sec. 141.33  Fees for pawnbroker license.

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    (d) All fees are payable to the Area Director and shall be 
deposited to the credit of the account ``Special Deposits.''

    Dated: February 1, 1994.
Ada E. Deer,
Assistant Secretary --Indian Affairs.
[FR Doc. 94-3935 Filed 2-24-94; 8:45 am]
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