[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[National Indian Gaming Commission Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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Part LX





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 or Advance Notices of Proposed Rulemaking for rules 
concerning definitions (not including 502.7 or 502.8) 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 
net gaming revenue; rules concerning public health and safety 
compliance; rules concerning game classification; rules concerning 
administrative fees; rules revising Freedom of Information Act 
Procedures; rules concerning annual fees payable to the Commission; 
rules concerning the issuance of certificates of self regulation; and 
rules concerning compulsory process and testimony of employees. 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, or 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.

Dated: February 18, 1998.

Tadd M. Johnson,

Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission.

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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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4334         Review of Petitions for Certificate of Self-Regulation Under the Indian Gaming                     
            Regulatory Act........................................................................    3141-AA04 
4335         Minimum Internal Control Standards for Tribal Gaming Operations......................    3141-AA11 
4336         Game Classification..................................................................    3141-AA12 
4337         Self-Regulation Certification for Class III Gaming Operations........................    3141-AA22 
4338         Gaming Facility Licensing Standards..................................................    3141-AA23 
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4339         Practice Before the Commission.......................................................    3141-AA07 
4340         Hearings and Appeals Procedure.......................................................    3141-AA08 
4341         Enforcement..........................................................................    3141-AA09 
4342         Definitions..........................................................................    3141-AA10 
4343         Management Contracts.................................................................    3141-AA13 
4344         Net Gaming Revenue...................................................................    3141-AA14 
4345         Tribal Background Investigation Submission Requirements and Timing...................    3141-AA15 
4346         Administrative Fees..................................................................    3141-AA16 
4347         Public Health and Safety Compliance..................................................    3141-AA17 
4348         Compulsory Process and Testimony of Employees........................................    3141-AA20 
4349         Freedom of Information Act Procedures (Amendments)...................................    3141-AA21 
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4350         Annual Fees..........................................................................    3141-AA18 
4351         Definitions of Electronic Aid and Electronic Facsimile...............................    3141-AA19 
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4334. REVIEW OF PETITIONS FOR CERTIFICATE OF SELF-REGULATION UNDER THE 
INDIAN GAMING REGULATORY ACT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 2701 et seq; 25 USC 2710(c); 25 USC 2717(a)

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 581

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will provide procedures for a tribe to petition the 
Commission for a certificate of self-regulation of class II and class 
III gaming. The rule will implement the statutory standards that must 
be met in order for the Commission to grant such a petition. The rule 
also will implement the Commission's authority to remove a certificate 
of self-regulation for just cause.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/12/98                    63 FR 12319
NPRM Comment Period End         05/11/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Maria Getoff, Staff Attorney, National Indian Gaming 
Commission, 1441 L Street NW., Suite 9100, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202 632-7003
Fax: 202 632-7066

RIN: 3141-AA04
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4335. 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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ANPRM                           03/05/98                    63 FR 10798
ANPRM Comment Period End        04/05/98
NPRM                            07/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Mai Dinh, Staff Attorney, National Indian Gaming 
Commission, 1441 L Street NW., Suite 9100, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202 632-7003
Fax: 202 632-7066

RIN: 3141-AA11
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4336. GAME CLASSIFICATION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 2703; 25 USC 2706

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will establish 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                            07/00/98

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Penny Coleman, Acting General Counsel, National Indian 
Gaming Commission, 1441 L Street NW., Suite 9100, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202 632-7003
Fax: 202 632-7066

RIN: 3141-AA12
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4337.  SELF-REGULATION CERTIFICATION FOR CLASS III GAMING 
OPERATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 2706(b)(10); 25 USC 2717(a)

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 518 (New)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations will implement the issuance of certificates 
of self-regulation for class III gaming operations.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           03/12/98                    63 FR 12323
ANPRM Comment Period End        05/11/98
NPRM                            09/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Maria Getoff, Staff Attorney, National Indian Gaming 
Commission, 1441 L Street NW., Suite 9100, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202 632-7003
Fax: 202 632-7066

RIN: 3141-AA22
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4338.  GAMING FACILITY LICENSING STANDARDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 2706(b)(10); 25 USC 2710(b); 25 USC 2710(d)

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 522.4(b)(6); 25 CFR 522.6(b)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes minimum standards which tribes will 
adopt when they license gaming facilities within their reservations

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pursuant to 25 USC 2710(b) and their tribal gaming ordinances.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/00/98
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/98

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Mai Dinh, Staff Attorney, National Indian Gaming 
Commission, 1441 L Street NW., Suite 9100, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202 632-7003
Fax: 202 632-7066

RIN: 3141-AA23
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4339. 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

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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4340. 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

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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4341. 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

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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4342. 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

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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4343. 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.

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            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-AA13
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4344. 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.

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 571; 25 CFR 573

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            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-AA14
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4345. 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.

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 556; 25 CFR 558

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            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-AA15
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4346. ADMINISTRATIVE FEES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 514

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            00/00/00

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Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

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

RIN: 3141-AA16
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4347. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMPLIANCE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 573

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            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-AA17
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4348. COMPULSORY PROCESS AND TESTIMONY OF EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  None

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3141-AA20
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4349. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT PROCEDURES (AMENDMENTS)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 517.3 (Revision); 25 CFR 517.6 (Revision); 25 CFR 
517.8 (Revision)

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3141-AA21
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4350. ANNUAL FEES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 2706; 25 USC 2708; 25 USC 2710; 25 USC 2717; 
25 USC 2717(a)

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 514 (Revision)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The NIGC is attempting to lift the current statutory fee cap 
in order to effectively meet its regulatory obligations. If the 
statutory fee cap is lifted, it will be necessary to amend the fee 
schedule regulations to be consistent with the statute.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/16/97                    62 FR 65775
NPRM Comment Period End         01/15/98
Final Action                    03/12/98                    63 FR 12312
Final Action Effective          04/13/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Fred Stuckwisch, Acting General Counsel, National 
Indian Gaming Commission, 1441 L Street NW., Suite 9100, Washington, DC 
20005
Phone: 202 632-7003
Fax: 202 632-7066

RIN: 3141-AA18
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4351. DEFINITIONS OF ELECTRONIC AID AND ELECTRONIC FACSIMILE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 2706

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 502 (Revision)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission will use the rulemaking process to request 
public comment designed to assist the NIGC in its evaluation of the 
decision to amend its current definition of electronic aid and 
electronic facsimile. Specifically, the Commission seeks input on the 
effectiveness of the current regulations in distinguishing between a 
Class II aid and a Class III facsimile, as well as suggestions for 
amendments.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           09/02/97                    62 FR 46227
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/03/97
PL 105-83 Prohibits Use of Funds 
To Amend or Replace 25 CFR 502.7 
or 502.8                        11/14/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Penny Coleman, Acting General Counsel, National Indian 
Gaming Commission, 1441 L Street NW., Suite 9100, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202 632-7003
Fax: 202 632-7066

RIN: 3141-AA19
[FR Doc. 98-5173 Filed 04-24-98; 8:45 am]
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