[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 (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 
gaming machines and gaming systems; game classification standards; 
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 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 concerning 
practice before the Commission; 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 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.

 Philip N. Hogen,

Chairman.

                             National Indian Gaming Commission--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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3955        Freedom of Information Act Procedures (Amendments)....................................    3141-AA21
3956        Privacy Act Procedures (Amendments)...................................................    3141-AA28
3957        Technical Standards for Gaming Machines and Gaming Systems............................    3141-AA29
3958        Game Classification Standards.........................................................    3141-AA31
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                               National Indian Gaming Commission--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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3959        Technical Amendments to the Minimum Internal Control Standards........................    3141-AA27
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3960        Hearings and Appeals Procedure........................................................    3141-AA08
3961        Enforcement...........................................................................    3141-AA09
3962        Management Contracts..................................................................    3141-AA13
3963        Net Gaming Revenue....................................................................    3141-AA14
3964        Tribal Background Investigation Submission Requirements and Timing....................    3141-AA15

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3965        Administrative Fees...................................................................    3141-AA16
3966        Gaming Facility Licensing Standards...................................................    3141-AA23
3967        Debt Collection.......................................................................    3141-AA25
3968        Civil Fines Revision and Update.......................................................    3141-AA30
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                              National Indian Gaming Commission--Completed Actions
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3969        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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3955. 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                            11/00/05

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

RIN: 3141-AA21
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3956. 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                            11/00/05

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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3957. TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR 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 in 
order to assure the integrity of electronic equipment in class II 
games. Technical standards will address actual operation of gaming 
machines and systems and the equipment related to their operation.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Federalism:  Undetermined

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-AA29
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3958. [bull] GAME CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS

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

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establishing game classification standards because of the distinction 
between class II and class III gaming set forth in the Indian Gaming 
Regulatory Act (IGRA). Technical changes make it difficult for 
regulators to keep up with the gaming industry. By establishing 
classification standards, tribal gaming commissions, the primary 
regulators of tribal gaming, will more easily be able to distinguish 
between class II and class III machines.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Michael Gross, Staff Attorney, National Indian Gaming 
Commission, 1441 L St NW, Suite 9100, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202 632-7003
Fax: 202 632-7066

RIN: 3141-AA31
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National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC)               Final Rule Stage


  



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3959. 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                            12/01/04                    69 FR 69847
NPRM Comment Period End         01/18/05
NPRM Comment Period Extended    02/18/05
Second NPRM                     03/10/05                    70 FR 11893
Second NPRM Comment Period End  04/25/05
Final Action                    08/00/05

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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National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC)              Long-Term Actions


  



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3960. 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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3961. 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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3962. 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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3963. 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

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Government Levels Affected: Tribal

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

RIN: 3141-AA14
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3964. 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

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

RIN: 3141-AA15
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3965. 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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3966. 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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3967. DEBT COLLECTION

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 580

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
Second Interim Final Rule        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-AA25
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3968. 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
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National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC)              Completed Actions


  



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3969. NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA) IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 4332

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation will establish rules for compliance with the 
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Withdrawn                       03/01/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

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

RIN: 3141-AA26
[FR Doc. 05-6016 Filed 05-13-05; 8:45 am]
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