[The Regulatory Plan and 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, advance notices of proposed rulemaking, or final 
rules for the following: rules establishing classification standards 
for gaming machines; rules establishing technical standards for gaming 
machines and associated equipment; rules revising the audit standards 
that apply to Indian gaming facilities; 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 revising the 
scope and review of management contracts; rules concerning the 
definitions of ``electronic or electromechanical facsimile'', ``net 
gaming revenue'', ``sole proprietary interest'', and ``key employee''; 
rules concerning gaming facility licensing standards; rules concerning 
administrative fees; rules revising and updating the civil fines 
provisions; and rules concerning technical amendments to the NIGC's 
Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS). 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 except as 
stated below, 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, the rules concerning gaming facility 
licenses, or the rules regarding gaming machine classifications 
require a Regulatory Flexibility Analysis. Most of 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. The NIGC has not yet determined whether the 
proposed rules for gaming machine classification standards may 
result in an expenditure of $100 million or more in any one year by 
State, local, or tribal governments. The 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: August 31, 2006.

 Philip N. Hogen,

Chairman, National Indian Gaming Commission.

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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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4063        Net Gaming Revenue....................................................................    3141-AA14
4064        Gaming Facility and Site Licensing Standards..........................................    3141-AA23
4065        Debt Collection.......................................................................    3141-AA25
4066        Privacy Act Procedures (Amendments)...................................................    3141-AA28
4067        Definition of Sole Proprietary Interest...............................................    3141-AA32
4068        Definition of Key Employee............................................................    3141-AA33
4069        Audit Standards.......................................................................    3141-AA34
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                               National Indian Gaming Commission--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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4070        Technical Amendments to the Minimum Internal Control Standards (Reg Plan Seq No. 147).    3141-AA27
4071        Technical Standards for Gaming Machines and Gaming Systems (Reg Plan Seq No. 148).....    3141-AA29
4072        Game Classification Standards (Reg Plan Seq No. 149)..................................    3141-AA31
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


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                                                                                                     Regulation
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4073        Hearings and Appeals Procedure........................................................    3141-AA08
4074        Management Contracts..................................................................    3141-AA13
4075        Tribal Background Investigation Submission Requirements and Timing....................    3141-AA15
4076        Administrative Fees...................................................................    3141-AA16
4077        Civil Fines Revision and Update.......................................................    3141-AA30
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4078        Freedom of Information Act Procedures (Amendments)....................................    3141-AA21
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4063. NET GAMING REVENUE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2710(b)(2)(B); 25 USC 2706(b)

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 571; 25 CFR 573

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes processes for assuring that net gaming 
revenue is used according to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act 
requirements and establishes reporting procedures for such compliance.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/06

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-AA14
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4064. 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                            04/00/07

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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4065. 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
NPRM                            04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: 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-AA25
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4066. 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.

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/06

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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4067. DEFINITION OF SOLE PROPRIETARY INTEREST

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 502

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) is considering a 
rulemaking to define ``sole proprietary interest'' as that term is used 
in the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA). IGRA requires, with one 
limited exception, Indian tribes to have the sole proprietary interest 
and responsibility for the conduct of any gaming activity on the 
tribes' Indian lands. Neither IGRA nor the NIGC's current regulations 
define ``sole proprietary interest.''

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/07

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-AA32
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4068. [bull] DEFINITION OF KEY EMPLOYEE

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

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

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 502.14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise the regulatory definition of ``key 
employee'' at 25 CFR 502.14.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

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

RIN: 3141-AA33
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4069. [bull] AUDIT STANDARDS

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

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

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 571.12; 25 CFR 571.13; 25 CFR 571.14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations will revise the audit standards that apply 
to Indian gaming facilities.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

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-AA34
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4070. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE MINIMUM INTERNAL CONTROL STANDARDS

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 147 in part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3141-AA27
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4071. TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR GAMING MACHINES AND GAMING SYSTEMS

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 148 in part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3141-AA29
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4072. GAME CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 149 in part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3141-AA31

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4073. 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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4074. 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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4075. 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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4076. 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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4077. 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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4078. 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 Rule                      04/19/06                    71 FR 20006

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
[FR Doc. 06-7696 Filed 12-08-06; 8:45 am]
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