[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 149 (Wednesday, August 4, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42409-42410]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-19958]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Indian Affairs


Information Collection for Class III Procedures

AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of emergency clearance and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 
U.S.C. 3501, et seq.) this notice announces that the Office of 
Management and Budget's (OMB) Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs approved an information collection request for emergency 
clearance under 5 CFR 1320.13. The information

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collection, Class III Gaming Procedures, is cleared under OMB Control 
Number 1076-0149 through October 31, 1999. We are seeking comments from 
interested parties to renew the clearance.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before October 4, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, 
Indian Gaming Management Staff, 1849 C Street, NW, Mail Stop 2070-MIB, 
Washington, DC 20240.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Interested person may obtain copies of 
the information collection requests without charge by contacting Ms. 
Paula Hart, (202) 219-4066, Facsimile number (202) 273-3153, or E-mail: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    The Department has issued regulations prescribing procedures to 
permit Class III gaming when a State interposes its immunity from suit 
by an Indian tribe in which the tribe accuses the state of failing to 
negotiate in good faith. The rule announces the Department's 
determination that the Secretary may promulgate Class III gaming 
procedures under certain specified circumstances. It also sets forth 
the process and standards pursuant to which any procedures would be 
adopted.

II. Request for Comments

    The Department invites comments on:
    (1) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the 
proper performance of the functions of the BIA, including whether the 
information will have practical utility;
    (2) The accuracy of the BIA's estimate of the burden of the 
information collection, including the validity of the methodology and 
assumptions used;
    (3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and,
    (4) Ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on 
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate 
automated electronic, mechanical, or other collection techniques or 
forms of information technology.

III. Data

    (1) Title of the Information Collection: Class III Gaming 
Procedures.
    (2) Summary of Collection of Information: The collection of 
information will ensure that the provisions of IGRA, the relevant 
provisions of State laws, Federal law and the trust obligations of the 
United States are met.
    (3) Affected Entities: Federally recognized tribes who submit Class 
III procedures for review and approval by the Secretary of the 
Interior.
    (4) Frequency of Response: Annually.
    (5) Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 12.
    (6) Estimated Time per Application: 1,000 hours.
    (7) Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 12,000 hours.

    Dated: July 23, 1999.
Kevin Gover,
Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs.
[FR Doc. 99-19958 Filed 8-3-99; 8:45 am]
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