Notice2021-17207
Agency Information Collection Activities; Class III Gaming Procedures, Tribal Revenue Allocation Plans, and Gaming on Trust Lands Acquired After October 17, 1988
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Published
August 12, 2021
Issuing agencies
Interior DepartmentIndian Affairs Bureau
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs (AS-IA) are proposing to renew three information collections.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 153 (Thursday, August 12, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44401-44402]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-17207]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Indian Affairs
[212A2100DD/AAKC001030/A0A501010.999900 253G; OMB Control Number 1076-
0149, 1076-0152, and 1076-0158]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Class III Gaming
Procedures, Tribal Revenue Allocation Plans, and Gaming on Trust Lands
Acquired After October 17, 1988
AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we,
the Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs (AS-IA) are proposing to renew
three information collections.
DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before
October 12, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Send your comments on this information collection request
(ICR) by mail to Ms. Paula Hart, Director, Office of Indian Gaming, AS-
IA, 1849 C Street NW, Mail Stop 3657, Washington, DC 20240; or by email
to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#177e79737e767970767a7e797057757e7639707861"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="50393e3439313e37313d393e37103239317e373f26">[email protected]</span></a>. Please reference OMB Control Number 1076-0149,
1076-0152, or 1076-0158 in the subject line of your comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information
about this ICR, contact Ms. Paula Hart, Director, Office of Indian
Gaming, AS-IA, telephone: 202-219-4066.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995, we provide the general public and other Federal agencies
with an opportunity to comment on new, proposed, revised, and
continuing collections of information. This helps us assess the impact
of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's
reporting burden. It also helps the public understand our information
collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired
format.
We are soliciting comments on the proposed ICR that is described
below. We are especially interested in public comment addressing the
following issues: (1) Is the collection necessary to the proper
functions of the AS-IA; (2) will this information be processed and used
in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how
might the AS-IA enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (5) how might the AS-IA minimize the
burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use
of information technology.
Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of
public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request
to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone
number, email address, or other personal identifying information in
your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--including
your personal identifying information--may be made publicly available
at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your
personal identifying information from public review, we cannot
guarantee that we will be able to do so.
Abstract: The collection of information will ensure that the
provisions of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) and other
applicable requirements are met when federally recognized Tribes submit
Class III procedures for review and approval by the Secretary of the
Interior. Sections 291.4, 291.10, 291.12 and 291.15 of 25 CFR 291,
Class III Gaming Procedures, specify the information collection
requirement. An Indian Tribe must ask the Secretary to issue Class III
gaming procedures. The information to be collected includes: The name
of the Tribe, the name of the State, Tribal documents, State documents,
regulatory schemes, the proposed procedures, and other documents deemed
necessary.
Title of Collection: Class III Gaming Procedures.
OMB Control Number: 1076-0149.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents/Affected Public: Federally recognized Indian Tribes.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 12.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 12.
Estimated Completion Time per Response: 320 hours.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 3,840 hours.
Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain a benefit.
Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: $0.
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Abstract: An Indian tribe must ask the Secretary to approve a
Tribal revenue allocation plan. In order for Indian Tribes to
distribute net gaming revenues in the form of per capita payments,
information is needed by the AS-IA to ensure that Tribal revenue
allocation plans include: (1) Assurances that certain statutory
requirements are met, (2) a breakdown of the specific used to which net
gaming revenues will be allocated, (3) eligibility requirements for
participation, (4) tax liability notification, and (5) the assurance of
the protection and preservation of the per capita share of minors and
legal incompetents. Sections 290.12, 290.17, 290.24 and 290.26 of 25
CFR part 290, Tribal Revenue Allocation Plans, specify the information
collection requirement. The information to be collected includes: The
name of the Tribe, Tribal documents, the allocation plan, and other
documents deemed necessary.
Title of Collection: Tribal Revenue Allocation Plans.
OMB Control Number: 1076-0152.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents/Affected Public: Federally recognized Indian Tribes.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 20.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 20.
Estimated Completion Time per Response: 100 hours.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 2,000 hours.
Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain a benefit.
Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: $0.
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Abstract: The collection of information will ensure that the
provisions of IGRA, Federal law, and the trust obligations of the
United States are met when Federally recognized Tribes submit an
application under 25 CFR part 292. The applications covered by this OMB
Control No. are those seeking a secretarial determination that a gaming
establishment on land acquired in trust after October 17, 1988, would
be in the best interest of the Indian Tribe and its members, and would
not be detrimental to the surrounding community.
Title of Collection: Gaming on Trust Lands Acquired After October
17, 1988.
OMB Control Number: 1076-0158.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents/Affected Public: Federally recognized Indian Tribes.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 2.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 2.
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Estimated Completion Time per Response: 1,000 hours.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 2,000 hours.
Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain a benefit.
Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: $0.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required
to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a
currently valid OMB control number.
The authority for this action is the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq).
Elizabeth K. Appel,
Director, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Collaborative Action--Indian
Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2021-17207 Filed 8-11-21; 8:45 am]
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