[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 58 (Tuesday, March 26, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18363-18364]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-06853]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Office of the Secretary
Proposed Appointment to the National Indian Gaming Commission
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Before appointing a member to the National Indian Gaming
Commission, the Secretary must provide public notice and allow a
comment period. Notice is hereby given of the proposed appointment of
Daniel J. Little as an associate member of the National Indian Gaming
Commission for a term of 3 years.
DATES: Comments must be received before April 25, 2013.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments to the Director, Office of the Executive
Secretariat, United States Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street
NW., Mail Stop 7229, Washington, DC 20240.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John A. Strylowski, Office of the
Executive Secretariat, United States Department of the Interior, 1849 C
Street NW., Mail Stop 7229, Washington, DC 20240; telephone 202-208-
3181.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C.
2701 et seq.) established the National Indian Gaming Commission,
composed of three full-time members. Under the provisions of the Act,
Commission members serve for a term of 3 years. The Chair is appointed
by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate and the two
associate members are appointed by the Secretary of the Interior.
Before appointing an associate member to the Commission, the Secretary
is required to ``publish in the Federal Register the name and other
information the Secretary deems pertinent regarding a nominee for
membership on the commission and * * * allow a period of not less than
thirty days for receipt of public comments.'' 25 U.S.C. 2704(b)(2)(B).
The Secretary proposes to reappoint Daniel J. Little as an
associate member of the Commission for a term of 3 years. Daniel J.
Little has served as an associate member of the Commission for the past
3 years. In this capacity, Daniel J. Little worked closely with the
Tribal Advisory Committee to review changes to part 543 of the
Commission's regulations regarding Class II Minimum Internal Controls,
which successfully resulted in a final rule issued on September 21,
2012. Mr. Little has also been instrumental in undertaking a top
priority of the Commission--a critical review of internal operations,
including a review of all internal policies and procedures. In short,
Mr. Little's accomplishments are invaluable contributions to the
Commission, and his proposed reappointment seeks to ensure continuity
for this good and valuable work.
During more than a decade of experience working for tribal and
state governments, Mr. Little developed an in-depth knowledge of the
Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and the regulatory process governing
casino operations. This experience has given Mr. Little a thorough
knowledge of the laws and regulations governing Class II and Class III
gaming and casinos. By virtue of his work on gaming issues and his
extensive knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, Daniel J. Little
is eminently qualified to serve as a member of the National Indian
Gaming Commission.
Mr. Little does not have any financial interests that would make
him ineligible to serve on the Commission under 25 U.S.C. 2704(b)(5)(B)
or (C).
Any person wishing to submit comments on this proposed
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reappointment of Daniel J. Little may submit written comments to the
address listed above. Comments must be received by April 25, 2013.
Dated: March 20, 2013.
Ken Salazar,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2013-06853 Filed 3-25-13; 8:45 am]
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