[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 149 (Friday, August 2, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 47003]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-18601]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Office of the Secretary
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Proposed Appointment to the National Indian Gaming Commission
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act provides for a three-person
National Indian Gaming Commission. One member, the Chair, is appointed
by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Two
associate members are appointed by the Secretary of the Interior.
Before appointing members, the Secretary is required to provide public
notice of a proposed appointment and allow a comment period. Notice is
hereby given of the proposed appointment of Jonodev Chaudhuri as an
associate member of the National Indian Gaming Commission for a term of
3 years.
DATES: Comments must be received before September 3, 2013.
ADDRESSES: Comments should be submitted 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: Eric Shepard, National Indian Gaming
Commission, 1441 L Street NW., Suite 9100, Washington, DC 20005;
telephone (202) 754-2565.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, 25 U.S.C.
2701 et seq., established the National Indian Gaming Commission
(Commission), composed of three full-time members. Commission members
serve for a term of 3 years. The Chair is appointed by the President
with the advice and consent of the Senate. 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 appoint Jonodev Chaudhuri as an associate
member of the Commission for a term of 3 years. Mr. Chaudhuri is well
qualified to be a member of the National Indian Gaming Commission by
virtue of his extensive background and experience in a broad spectrum
of Native American issues.
As an attorney in private practice and a judge on four different
tribal courts, Mr. Chaudhuri has worked on issues related to gaming,
economic development, and social welfare. His work as a community
organizer and pro bono counsel for the Native American Community
Organizing Project has given him experience with health care, housing,
educational, and other social service needs of Native Americans. Mr.
Chaudhuri also has years of experience in these areas as a teacher and
presenter and further experience as a senior counselor to the Assistant
Secretary for Indian Affairs.
Mr. Chaudhuri's wide experience in community service, legal
affairs, and organizational administration make him a highly qualified
candidate for membership on the National Indian Gaming Commission. His
broad perspective as a result of this experience will enrich the
Commission's deliberations and contribute to informed decisions that
promote economic well-being.
Mr. Chaudhuri 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 appointment
of Jonodev Chaudhuri may submit written comments to the address listed
above. Comments must be received by September 3, 2013.
Dated: July 26, 2013.
Sally Jewell,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2013-18601 Filed 8-1-13; 8:45 am]
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