[The Regulatory Plan and 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 LIX





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 (NIGC) 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 or advance notices of proposed rulemaking, or final 
rules for the following: rules establishing technical standards for 
game classifications; rules establishing technical standards for gaming 
machines and associated equipment; rules revising Freedom of 
Information Act Procedures; rules revising Privacy Act procedures; 
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 
hearings and appeals procedures; rules concerning enforcement; rules 
revising the scope and review of management contracts; rules concerning 
net gaming revenue; rules concerning gaming facility licensing 
standards; rules implementing the National Environmental Policy Act 
(NEPA); and rules concerning technical amendments to the Minimum 
Internal Control Standards. The Commission invites questions and public 
comment on individual agenda items.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrea Lord, National Indian Gaming 
Commission, 1441 L Street NW., Suite 9100, 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 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 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. 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 one 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. The Commission has not yet determined whether 
the technical amendments to the Minimum Internal Control Standards, 
technical standards for game classifications, technical standards 
for gaming machines and associated gaming equipment, or the Privacy 
Act procedures are a major rule.

     This edition of the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and 
Deregulatory Actions includes The Regulatory Plan, which appears in 
part II of the Federal Register. The National Indian Gaming 
Commission's Statement of Regulatory Priorities is included in part 
II.

Philip N. Hogen,

Chairman, National Indian Gaming Commission.

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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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4115        Freedom of Information Act Procedures (Amendments)....................................    3141-AA21
4116        Technical Amendments to the Minimum Internal Control Standards........................    3141-AA27
4117        Privacy Act Procedures (Amendments)...................................................    3141-AA28
4118        Technical Standards for Game Classifications, Gaming Machines, and Gaming Systems.....    3141-AA29
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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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4119        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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4120        Hearings and Appeals Procedure........................................................    3141-AA08

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4121        Enforcement...........................................................................    3141-AA09
4122        Management Contracts..................................................................    3141-AA13
4123        Net Gaming Revenue....................................................................    3141-AA14
4124        Tribal Background Investigation Submission Requirements and Timing....................    3141-AA15
4125        Administrative Fees...................................................................    3141-AA16
4126        Gaming Facility Licensing Standards...................................................    3141-AA23
4127        National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementing Regulations.....................    3141-AA26
4128        Civil Fines Revision and Update.......................................................    3141-AA30
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National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC)            Proposed Rule Stage






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4115. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT PROCEDURES (AMENDMENTS)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These rules will revise the current regulations to make them 
consistent with the amended Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The 
rules will also update information such as addresses and copying fees.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeanie McCoy, FOIA/PA Officer, 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-AA21
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4116. 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 (MICS) in response to changes in technology and the 
gaming industry. The Commission foresees routinely revising the MICS in 
response to these changes.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

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

RIN: 3141-AA27
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4117. PRIVACY ACT PROCEDURES (AMENDMENTS)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552a

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 515

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These rules will revise current regulations to update 
addresses and list systems of records.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal

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

RIN: 3141-AA28
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4118. TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR GAME CLASSIFICATIONS, GAMING MACHINES, AND 
GAMING SYSTEMS

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2706

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 501

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: It is necessary for the National Indian Gaming Commission 
(NIGC) to promulgate regulations establishing technical standards for 
game classifications because of the distinction between class II and 
class III gaming set forth in IGRA. Technical changes make it difficult 
for regulators to keep up with the gaming industry. By establishing 
technical standards, tribal gaming commissions, the primary regulators 
of tribal gaming, will more easily be able to distinguish between class 
II and class III machines. Further, it is necessary for the Commission 
to establish technical standards for the actual operation of gaming 
machines and systems and the equipment related to their operation.

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/05
Final Action                    06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: William F. Grant, Senior Attorney, National Indian 
Gaming Commission, Suite 9100, 1441 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202 632-7003
Fax: 202 632-7066

RIN: 3141-AA29
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National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC)               Final Rule Stage






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4119. 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                 01/09/02                     67 FR 1273
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period Reopened End             01/14/02
Final Rule                      11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Cynthia K. Shaw, 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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4120. 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

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

RIN: 3141-AA08
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4121. 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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4122. 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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4123. 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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4124. TRIBAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND TIMING

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 556; 25 CFR 558

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

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

RIN: 3141-AA15
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4125. 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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4126. 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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4127. 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: Christine Nagle
Phone: 202 632-7003
Fax: 202 632-7066

RIN: 3141-AA26
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4128. CIVIL FINES REVISION AND UPDATE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

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

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

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

RIN: 3141-AA30
[FR Doc. 04-23083 Filed 12-10-04; 8:45 am]
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