[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[National Indian Gaming Commission Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Part LVIII



National Indian Gaming Commission



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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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NATIONAL INDIAN GAMING COMMISSION (NIGC)                               


  



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NATIONAL INDIAN GAMING COMMISSION

25 CFR Ch. III

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: National Indian Gaming Commission.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The National Indian Gaming Commission today is publishing an 
agenda of its open and anticipated rulemaking actions. The agenda is a 
general announcement to the public intended to provide notice of 
rulemaking actions in which the public may wish to participate. In the 
near future, the Commission intends to issue Notices of Proposed 
Rulemaking for rules concerning definitions and practice before the 
Commission; rules concerning hearings and appeals procedures; rules 
concerning enforcement; rules revising tribal background investigation 
submission requirements and timing; rules revising the scope and review 
of management contracts; rules concerning minimum internal control 
standards for tribal gaming operations; rules concerning net gaming 
revenue; rules concerning public health and safety compliance; rules 
concerning game classification; and rules concerning administrative 
fees. The Commission invites questions and public comment on individual 
agenda items.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Penny J. Coleman, National Indian 
Gaming Commission, 1441 L Street NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20005, 
(202) 632-7003 (not a toll-free number).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with Executive Order 12866 
``Regulatory Planning and Review'' and the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 
5 U.S.C. 605, executive agencies are required to publish semiannual 
regulatory agendas in the Federal Register in April and October of each 
year.

    The regulations being considered by the Commission are not 
``significant'' rules within the meaning of E.O. 12866, and no 
regulatory impact analysis is required. The Commission also has 
determined, under the Regulatory Flexibility Act, that the 
regulations under consideration will not have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. 
Accordingly, no Regulatory Flexibility Analysis is required. The 
proposed rules are not covered under section 202 of the Unfunded 
Mandates Reform Act (Pub. L. 104-4), as they are not Federal 
mandates that may result in an expenditure of $100 million or more 
in any 1 year by State, local, and tribal governments, in the 
aggregate, or the private sector. Further, these proposed rules are 
not considered major under 5 U.S.C. 801 enacted by Public Law 104-
121 and, therefore, are not subject to section 801's 60-day 
deferral requirement.

Ada E. Deer,

Acting Chair, National Indian Gaming Commission.

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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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4226        Review of Petitions for Certificate of Self-Regulation Under the Indian Gaming                      
            Regulatory Act........................................................................    3141-AA04 
4227        Practice Before the Commission........................................................    3141-AA07 
4228        Hearings and Appeals Procedure........................................................    3141-AA08 
4229        Enforcement...........................................................................    3141-AA09 
4230        Definitions...........................................................................    3141-AA10 
4231        Minimum Internal Control Standards for Tribal Gaming Operations.......................    3141-AA11 
4232        Game Classification...................................................................    3141-AA12 
4233        Management Contracts..................................................................    3141-AA13 
4234        Net Gaming Revenue....................................................................    3141-AA14 
4235        Tribal Background Investigation Submission Requirements and Timing....................    3141-AA15 
4236        Administrative Fees...................................................................    3141-AA16 
4237        Public Health and Safety Compliance...................................................    3141-AA17 
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4238        Procedures Under the National Environmental Policy Act................................    3141-AA06 
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4226. REVIEW OF PETITIONS FOR CERTIFICATE OF SELF-REGULATION UNDER THE 
INDIAN GAMING REGULATORY ACT

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 581

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Penny J. Coleman
Phone: 202 632-7003
Fax: 202 632-7066

RIN: 3141-AA04
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4227. PRACTICE BEFORE THE COMMISSION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  None

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            00/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Penny J. Coleman
Phone: 202 632-7003
Fax: 202 632-7066

RIN: 3141-AA07
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4228. HEARINGS AND APPEALS PROCEDURE

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 522; 25 CFR 523; 25 CFR 524; 25 CFR 533; 25 CFR 
535; 25 CFR 539; 25 CFR 573; 25 CFR 575; 25 CFR 577

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            00/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Penny J. Coleman
Phone: 202 632-7003
Fax: 202 632-7066

RIN: 3141-AA08
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4229. ENFORCEMENT

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 573

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            00/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Penny J. Coleman
Phone: 202 632-7003
Fax: 202 632-7066

RIN: 3141-AA09
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4230. DEFINITIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 502 (Revision)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            00/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Penny J. Coleman
Phone: 202 632-7003
Fax: 202 632-7066

RIN: 3141-AA10
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4231.  MINIMUM INTERNAL CONTROL STANDARDS FOR TRIBAL GAMING 
OPERATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 2706(b); 25 USC 2710(b)(2)(c)

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 571; 25 CFR 573

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes minimum internal control standards for 
tribal gaming operations, including standards for auditing, debt 
collection, accounting, and security.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            00/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Penny J. Coleman, Acting General Counsel, National 
Indian Gaming Commission, 1441 L Street NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC 
20005
Phone: 202 632-7003
Fax: 202 632-7066

RIN: 3141-AA11
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4232.  GAME CLASSIFICATION

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  25 USC 2703

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 502

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes processes for the classification, 
review, and approval of games and devices used in tribal gaming.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            00/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Penny J. Coleman, Acting General Counsel, National 
Indian Gaming Commission, 1441 L Street NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC 
20005
Phone: 202 632-7003
Fax: 202 632-7066

RIN: 3141-AA12
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4233.  MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  25 USC 2711(b)

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 531; 25 CFR 533; 25 CFR 536

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises the scope of review and approval of 
management contracts.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            00/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

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Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Penny J. Coleman, Acting General Counsel, National 
Indian Gaming Commission, 1441 L Street NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC 
20005
Phone: 202 632-7003
Fax: 202 632-7066

RIN: 3141-AA13
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4234.  NET GAMING REVENUE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  25 USC 2710(b)(2)(B); 25 USC 2706(b)

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 571; 25 CFR 573

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes processes for assuring that net gaming 
revenue is used according to IGRA requirements and establishes 
reporting procedures for such compliance.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            00/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Penny J. Coleman, Acting General Counsel, National 
Indian Gaming Commission, 1441 L Street NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC 
20005
Phone: 202 632-7003
Fax: 202 632-7066

RIN: 3141-AA14
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4235.  TRIBAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS 
AND TIMING

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  25 USC 2706(b)(3)

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 556; 25 CFR 558

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises timing and submission requirements.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            00/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Penny J. Coleman, Acting General Counsel, National 
Indian Gaming Commission, 1441 L Street NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC 
20005
Phone: 202 632-7003
Fax: 202 632-7066

RIN: 3141-AA15
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4236.  ADMINISTRATIVE FEES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 2706(b)(10)

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 514

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes processes for the imposition of fees 
for services provided by the NIGC.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            00/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Penny J. Coleman, Acting General Counsel, National 
Indian Gaming Commission, 1441 L Street NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC 
20005
Phone: 202 632-7003
Fax: 202 632-7066

RIN: 3141-AA16
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4237.  PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMPLIANCE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 2710(b)(2)(E)

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 573

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes processes and standards for public 
health and safety and reporting to NIGC on compliance with standards.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            00/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Penny J. Coleman, Acting General Counsel, National 
Indian Gaming Commission, 1441 L Street NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC 
20005
Phone: 202 632-7003
Fax: 202 632-7066

RIN: 3141-AA17
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4238. PROCEDURES UNDER THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 2701 et seq; 42 USC 4321 et seq

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 518

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Environmental Policy Act establishes national 
environmental policy and goals for the protection, maintenance, and 
enhancement of the environment. The Act provides a process for 
implementing these goals within the Federal agencies. This rule would 
provide procedures for the Commission to follow in meeting its 
obligations under the Act.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/09/93                    58 FR 18353
NPRM Comment Period End         06/30/93                    58 FR 27967
Withdrawn                       02/14/97

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Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Terry Heide, NEPA Compliance Officer, National Indian 
Gaming Commission, 1441 L Street NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202 632-7003
Fax: 202 632-7066

RIN: 3141-AA06
[FR Doc. 97-5814 Filed 04-24-97; 8:45 am]
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