[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 
future, the Commission intends to issue Notices of Proposed Rulemaking, 
Advance Notices of Proposed Rulemaking, or Final Rules for the 
following: rules concerning technical amendments to the Minimum 
Internal Control Standards; rules establishing a process for the 
assessment, notification, and collection of debts owed the NIGC; rules 
revising tribal background investigation submission requirements and 
timing; rules concerning the classification, review, and approval of 
games and devices used in tribal gaming; rules concerning environment, 
public health and safety; rules concerning hearings and appeals 
procedures; rules concerning enforcement; rules concerning definitions; 
rules revising the scope and review of management contracts; rules 
concerning net gaming revenue; rules concerning administrative fees; 
rules revising Freedom of Information Act procedures; rules revising 
Privacy Act procedures; rules concerning gaming facility licensing 
standards; rules concerning practice before the Commission; and rules 
implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The 
Commission invites questions and public comment on individual agenda 
items.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Shaw Omberg, 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 Executive Order 12866, 
and no Regulatory Impact Analysis is required. The Commission also 
has determined, under the Regulatory Flexibility Act, that most of 
the regulations under consideration will not have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. For 
these regulations, no Regulatory Flexibility Analysis is required. 
The Commission has not yet determined whether the rules 
implementing the National Environmental Policy Act, the Privacy 
Act, or gaming facility licensing require a Regulatory Flexibility 
Analysis. Finally, most of the Commission's 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. The Commission has not yet determined whether the 
technical amendments to the Minimum Internal Control Standards or 
the Privacy Act procedures are a major rule.

 Montie R. Deer,

Chairman, National Indian Gaming Commission.

                             National Indian Gaming Commission--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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3948       Definitions..........................................................................     3141-AA10
3949       Tribal Background Investigation Submission Requirements and Timing...................     3141-AA15
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                               National Indian Gaming Commission--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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3950       Game Classification..................................................................     3141-AA12
3951       Environment and Public Health and Safety.............................................     3141-AA17
3952       Technical Amendments to the Minimum Internal Control Standards.......................     3141-AA24
3953       Debt Collection......................................................................     3141-AA25
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                              National Indian Gaming Commission--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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3954       Practice Before the Commission.......................................................     3141-AA07
3955       Hearings and Appeals Procedure.......................................................     3141-AA08
3956       Enforcement..........................................................................     3141-AA09
3957       Management Contracts.................................................................     3141-AA13

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3958       Net Gaming Revenue...................................................................     3141-AA14
3959       Administrative Fees..................................................................     3141-AA16
3960       Freedom of Information Act Procedures (Amendments)...................................     3141-AA21
3961       Gaming Facility Licensing Standards..................................................     3141-AA23
3962       National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementing Regulations....................     3141-AA26
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National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC)            Proposed Rule Stage






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3948. DEFINITIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2701 et seq.

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 502

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule will revise the definitions of ``electronic, 
computer or other technological aid,'' ``electronic and 
electromechanical facsimile,'' and ``games similar to bingo,'' set 
forth at 25 CFR 502.7 to 502.9.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/22/01                    66 FR 33494
NPRM Comment Period End         08/21/01
Second NPRM                     03/20/02                    67 FR 13296
Second NPRM Comment Period End  04/22/02
Final Rule                      05/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

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

RIN: 3141-AA10
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3949. TRIBAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND TIMING

Priority: Other Significant

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                            06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

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

RIN: 3141-AA15
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National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC)               Final Rule Stage






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3950. GAME CLASSIFICATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2702; 25 USC 2703; 25 USC 2705; 25 USC 2706; 25 
USC 2710; 25 USC 2713

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 504

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                            11/10/99                    64 FR 61234
NPRM Comment Period End         02/24/00
Final Action                    12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

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

RIN: 3141-AA12
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3951. ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 573

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: It is necessary for the National Indian Gaming Commission to 
promulgate regulations, which ensure that tribal gaming facilities are 
constructed and maintained in a manner that protects the environment 
and the public health and safety.

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           04/27/99                    64 FR 22588
ANPRM Comment Period End        06/28/99
NPRM                            07/24/00                    65 FR 45558
NPRM Comment Period End         01/19/01
Second NPRM                     10/02/01                    66 FR 50127
Second NPRM Comment Period End  12/29/01
Final Action                    06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Christine Nagle, National Indian Gaming Commission, 
Suite 9100, 1441 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202 632-7003
Fax: 202 632-7066
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3141-AA17
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3952. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE MINIMUM INTERNAL CONTROL STANDARDS

Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2702; 25 USC 2706(b)(10)

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 542

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Indian Gaming Commission anticipates that there 
will be a need to make technical changes to the minimum internal 
control standards in response to changes in technology and the gaming 
industry. Because these standards are established by Federal 
regulation, it is necessary to make the changes to the current 
standards, which should result in better internal control standards 
with minimal anticipated costs.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           11/27/00                    65 FR 70673
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/30/01                    66 FR 12916
NPRM                            12/26/01                    66 FR 66500
NPRM Comment Period End         03/04/02
Final Action                    06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

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

RIN: 3141-AA24
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3953. DEBT COLLECTION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 31 USC 3716; 25 USC 2713(a)(1)

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 580

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation will establish a process for the assessment, 
notification, and collection of debts owed the National Indian Gaming 
Commission.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              11/20/01                    66 FR 58056
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/04/02
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period Reopened                 01/08/02
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      01/14/02
Final Rule                      06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Cynthia S. Omberg, Attorney, National Indian Gaming 
Commission, Suite 9100, 1441 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202 632-7003
Fax: 202 632-7066
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3141-AA25
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National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC)              Long-Term Actions






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3954. PRACTICE BEFORE THE COMMISSION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: William F. Grant
Phone: 202 632-7003
Fax: 202 632-7066
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3141-AA07
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3955. HEARINGS AND APPEALS PROCEDURE

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 522 to 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                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

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

RIN: 3141-AA08
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3956. ENFORCEMENT

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 573

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

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

RIN: 3141-AA09

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3957. MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS

Priority: Other Significant

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                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

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

RIN: 3141-AA13
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3958. NET GAMING REVENUE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 571; 25 CFR 573

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

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

RIN: 3141-AA14
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3959. ADMINISTRATIVE FEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 514

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

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

RIN: 3141-AA16
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3960. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT PROCEDURES (AMENDMENTS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 517.3; 25 CFR 517.6; 25 CFR 517.8

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gregory Smith
Phone: 202 632-7003
Fax: 202 632-7066
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3141-AA21
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3961. GAMING FACILITY LICENSING STANDARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

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

RIN: 3141-AA23
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3962. NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA) IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Danna R. Jackson
Phone: 202 632-7003
Fax: 202 632-7066
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3141-AA26
[FR Doc. 02-7702 Filed 05-10-02; 8:45 am]
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