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





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 NIGC 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 concerning administrative fees; rules revising and 
updating the civil fines provisions; rules defining the statutory term 
``sole proprietary ownership''; and rules concerning technical 
amendments to the Minimum Internal Control Standards. The NIGC invites 
questions and public comment on individual agenda items.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Nelson, 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 NIGC are not 
``significant'' rules within the meaning of E.O. 12866, and no 
Regulatory Impact Analysis is required. The NIGC 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 NIGC 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 NIGC has not yet 
determined whether the 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.

                             National Indian Gaming Commission--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3975        Management Contracts..................................................................    3141-AA13
3976        Gaming Facility and Site Licensing Standards..........................................    3141-AA23
3977        Privacy Act Procedures (Amendments)...................................................    3141-AA28
3978        Technical Standards for Gaming Machines and Gaming Systems............................    3141-AA29
3979        Game Classification Standards.........................................................    3141-AA31
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                               National Indian Gaming Commission--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3980        Freedom of Information Act Procedures (Amendments)....................................    3141-AA21
3981        Technical Amendments to the Minimum Internal Control Standards........................    3141-AA27
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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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3982        Hearings and Appeals Procedure........................................................    3141-AA08
3983        Enforcement...........................................................................    3141-AA09

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3984        Net Gaming Revenue....................................................................    3141-AA14
3985        Tribal Background Investigation Submission Requirements and Timing....................    3141-AA15
3986        Administrative Fees...................................................................    3141-AA16
3987        Debt Collection.......................................................................    3141-AA25
3988        Civil Fines Revision and Update.......................................................    3141-AA30
3989        Definition of Sole Proprietary Interest...............................................    3141-AA32
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National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC)            Proposed Rule Stage






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3975. MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2711(b)

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend the current regulations regarding NIGC 
approval of management contracts.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Penny J. Coleman, Acting 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-AA13
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3976. GAMING FACILITY AND SITE 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 will establish minimum standards that a tribe must 
adopt when it licenses gaming facilities within its jurisdiction 
pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 2710(b) and its tribal gaming ordinance. The new 
regulations are likely to require the tribe to demonstrate that the 
gaming facility is located on ``Indian lands'', as well as identify and 
apply sufficient environment, public health and safety (EPHS) standards 
to the gaming facility.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Penny J. Coleman, Acting 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-AA23
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3977. 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                            05/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal

Agency Contact: John R. Hay, Staff Attorney, National Indian Gaming 
Commission, 1441 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202 632-7003
Fax: 202 632-7066

RIN: 3141-AA28
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3978. 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 547

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 used with the 
play of 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                            05/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

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Fax: 202 632-7066

RIN: 3141-AA29
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3979. 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 546

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: It is necessary for the National Indian Gaming Commission 
(NIGC) to promulgate regulations 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                            05/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: John Hay, Staff 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-AA31
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National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC)               Final Rule Stage






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3980. 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                            10/18/05                    70 FR 60470
Final Action                    05/00/06

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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3981. 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 is making technical 
changes to the Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS) in response to 
changes in technology and the gaming industry. The Commission will 
routinely revise the MICS in response to these changes.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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First NPRM                      12/01/04                    69 FR 69847
Second NPRM                     03/10/05                    70 FR 11893
Final Action on First Rule      05/04/05                    70 FR 23011
Final Action on Second Rule     08/12/05                    70 FR 47097
Third NPRM                      11/15/05                    70 FR 69293
Final Action on Third Rule      04/00/06
Fourth NPRM                      To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Penny J. Coleman, Acting 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-AA27
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National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC)              Long-Term Actions






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3982. 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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3983. 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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3984. 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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3985. 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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3986. 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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3987. 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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3988. 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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3989. DEFINITION OF SOLE PROPRIETARY INTEREST

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 502

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-AA32
[FR Doc. 06-2051 Filed 04-21-06; 8:45 am]
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