[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 107 (Monday, June 3, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 27780]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-13730]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Indian Affairs

25 CFR Parts 65, 66, and 76

RIN 1076 AD31


Enrollment of Indians; Removal of Regulations

AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.

ACTION: Final rule.

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Summary: The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is eliminating 25 CFR Parts 
65, 66, and 76 as mandated by Executive Order 12866 to streamline the 
regulatory process and enhance the planning and coordination of new and 
existing regulations. The necessity for these rules no longer exists.

Effective Date: July 3, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bettie Rushing, (202) 208-3463.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The purpose for which these rules were promulgated has been 
fulfilled and the rules are no longer required. Members of the San 
Pasqual Band have been enrolled as required in satisfaction of 
judgments of the United States Claims Court docket 80-A. Members of the 
Delaware Tribe of Indiana and the Absentee Delaware Tribe of Western 
Oklahoma have been enrolled as the basis for distribution of judgment 
funds awarded in Indian Claims Commission dockets 27-A, and 241, 289, 
27-B and 338, and 27 E and 202, 27.
    The authority to issue rules and regulations is vested in the 
Secretary of the Interior by 5 U.S.C. 301 and sections 463 and 465 of 
the Revised Statutes, 25 U.S.C. 2 and 9.
    Executive Order 12778: The Department has certified to the Office 
of Management and Budget (OMB) that this rule meets the applicable 
standards provided in sections 2(a) and 2(b)(2) of Executive Order 
12778.
    Executive Order 12866: This rule is not a significant regulatory 
action under Executive Order 12866 and does not require review by the 
Office of Management and Budget.
    Regulatory Flexibility Act: This rule 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.).
    Executive Order 12630: The Department has determined that this rule 
does not have ``significant'' takings implications. This rule does not 
pertain to ``taking'' of private property interests, nor does it impact 
private property.
    Executive Order 12612: The Department has determined that this rule 
does not have significant federalism effects because it pertains solely 
to Federal-tribal relations and will not interfere with the roles, 
rights and responsibilities of states.
    NEPA Statement: The Department has determined that this 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.
    Unfunded Mandates Act of 1995: This rule imposes no unfunded 
mandates on any governmental or private entity and is in compliance 
with the provisions of the Unfunded Mandates Act of 1995.
    Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995: This rule contains no information 
collection requirement the elimination of which would require 
notification to the Office of Management and Budget.
    Drafting Information: The primary author of this document is Bettie 
Rushing, Bureau of Indian Affairs.

List of Subjects in 25 CFR Parts 65, 66 CFR 76.

    Indians--enrollment, Indians--claims.

PARTS 65, 66, 76--[REMOVED]

    Under the authority of Executive Order 12866, and for the reasons 
stated above, 25 CFR Parts 65, 66, and 76 are removed.

    Dated: May 22, 1996.
Ada E. Deer,
Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs.
[FR Doc. 96-13730 Filed 5-31-96; 8:45 am]
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