[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 189 (Wednesday, September 30, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58773-58774]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-24701]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Office of the Secretary

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Proposed Appointment to the National Indian Gaming Commission

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Interior.

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 E. Sequoyah Simermeyer as 
an associate member of the National Indian Gaming Commission for a term 
of 3 years.

DATES: Submit comments on or before October 30, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Director, Office of the Executive 
Secretariat and Regulatory Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior, 
1849 C Street NW., Mail Stop 7328, Washington, DC 20240.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Michael Hoenig, National Indian 
Gaming Commission, c/o Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW., 
Mail Stop 1621, Washington, DC 20240; telephone (202) 632-7003; 
facsimile (202) 632-7066.

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.'' See 25 U.S.C. 2704(b)(2)(B).
    The Secretary proposes to appoint E. Sequoyah Simermeyer as an 
associate member of the Commission for a term of 3 years. Mr. 
Simermeyer 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.
    In his current position at the United States Senate Committee on 
Indian Affairs, Mr. Simermeyer has provided legislative proposals, 
committee reports, and extensive briefing materials on matters that 
impact Federal relations with American Indians, Alaska Natives, and 
tribal governments. He has further experience serving as the deputy 
chief of staff and counselor to the Assistant Secretary for Indian 
Affairs. Mr. Simermeyer has taught undergraduate and graduate courses 
pertaining to Indian law and leadership development, and has served on 
the board of many law associations, often serving as president. His 
leadership and community outreach has aided in the educational and 
social service needs of Native Americans.
    Mr. Simermeyer's wide experience in community service, legal 
affairs, and organizational administration make him a highly qualified 
candidate for membership on the National Indian

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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. Simermeyer 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 E. Sequoyah Simermeyer may submit written comments to the address 
listed above. Comments must be received by October 30, 2015.

Sally Jewell,
Secretary of the Interior.
[FR Doc. 2015-24701 Filed 9-29-15; 8:45 am]
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