[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 143 (Thursday, July 27, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 34974]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-15641]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Indian Affairs

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Indian Gaming; Approval of an Amendment to a Tribal-State Class 
III Gaming Compact in the State of Washington

AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Squaxin Island Tribe of the Squaxin Island Reservation and 
State of Washington negotiated the Fifth Amendment to the Tribal State 
Compact for the Class III Gaming between the Squaxin Island Tribe and 
the State of Washington governing Class III gaming; this notice 
announces approval of the Agreement to Amend Compact.

DATES: This notice is applicable as of July 27, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Paula L. Hart, Director, Office of 
Indian Gaming, Office of the Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs, 
Washington, DC 20240, (202) 219-4066.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 11 of the Indian Gaming Regulatory 
Act (IGRA) requires the Secretary of the Interior to publish in the 
Federal Register notice of approved Tribal-State compacts that are for 
the purpose of engaging in Class III gaming activities on Indian lands. 
See Public Law 100-497, 25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq. All Tribal-State Class 
III compacts, including amendments, are subject to review and approval 
by the Secretary under 25 CFR 293.4. The Fifth Amendment to the Tribal 
State Compact for the Class III Gaming between the Squaxin Island Tribe 
and the State of Washington revises the definition section, allows for 
an additional gaming facility, and increases the number of gaming 
stations and wager limits. Patrons 18-21 years of age are prohibited 
from alcohol purchase or consumption. Primary responsibilities for 
conducting background investigations are identified. The Tribe will 
establish a Problem Gambling Program. The Fifth Amendment to the Tribal 
State Compact for the Class III Gaming between the Squaxin Island Tribe 
and the State of Washington is approved. See 25 U.S.C. 2710(d)(8)(A).

    Dated: July 17, 2017.
Michael S. Black,
Acting Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2017-15641 Filed 7-26-17; 8:45 am]
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