[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 177 (Tuesday, September 14, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 49819]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-23898]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Indian Affairs


Information Collection for Part 13, Tribal Reassumption of 
Jurisdiction Over Child Custody Proceedings

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 collection, Tribal 
Reassumption of Jurisdiction over Child Custody Proceedings, is cleared 
under OMB Control Number 1076-0112 through December 31, 1999. We are 
seeking comments from interested parties to renew the clearance.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before November 15, 
1999.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, 
Division of Social Services, 1849 C Street, NW, MS-4660-MIB, 
Washington, DC 20240.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Interested persons may obtain copies 
of the information collection requests without charge by contacting Mr. 
Larry Blair, (202) 208-2479, Facsimile number (202) 208-5113.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    The Department has issued regulations prescribing procedures by 
which an Indian tribe may reassume jurisdiction over Indian child 
proceedings when a state asserts any jurisdiction. Tribes have the 
right to pursue this alternative because this action is authorized by 
the Indian Child Welfare Act, Public Law 95-608, 92 Stat. 3069, 25 
U.S.C. 1918.

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 Bureau, including whether 
the information will have practical utility;
    (2) The accuracy of the Bureau'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. Please note that your comments must 
include your name and address. The list of commentors will be available 
upon request in compliance with the Freedom of Information Act. If you 
wish this information withheld you must state it prominently at the 
beginning of your comments. We will protect your privacy to the extent 
regulations allow.

III. Data

    (1) Title of the Information Collection: Tribal Reassumption of 
Jurisdiction Over Child Custody Proceedings.
    (2) Summary of Collection of Information: The collection of 
information will ensure that the provisions of Pub. L. 95-608 are met.
    (3) Affected Entities: Federally recognized tribes who submit 
tribal reassumption petitions for review and approval by the Secretary 
of the Interior.
    (4) Frequency of Response: Annually.
    (5) Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 2.
    (6) Estimated Time Per Application: 8 hours.
    (7) Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 16 hours.

    Dated: August 30, 1999.
Kevin Gover,
Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs.
[FR Doc. 99-23898 Filed 9-13-99; 8:45 am]
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