Proposed Appointment to the National Indian Gaming Commission, 8731 [2010-3586]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 37 / Thursday, February 25, 2010 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of the Secretary Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended; Revisions to the Existing System of Records Office of the Secretary. Proposed revisions to an existing system of records. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Department of the Interior (DOI) is issuing public notice of its intent to amend a Department-wide Privacy Act System of Records Notice in its inventory of records systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a). DOI–71, ‘‘Electronic FOIA Tracking System and FOIA Case Files— Interior,’’ is being amended to include a centralized Office of the Solicitor FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) database and related files, as well as add their system owner and system location to the existing notice. SYSTEM LOCATION: The additional system location is in the Office of the Solicitor network in the Department of the Interior (DOI), Washington, DC 20240. SYSTEM MANAGER AND ADDRESS: The additional system manager is the Office of the Solicitor FOIA Officer, Office of the Solicitor, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street, NW., MS– 6429 MIB, Washington, DC 20240, who has overall responsibility for the policies and procedures used to operate this system. DATES: This amendment shall be effective on publication in the Federal Register (February 25, 2010). Additional information regarding this amendment may be obtained from the Departmental Privacy Office, 1849 C Street, NW., Mail Stop 7456, Washington, DC 20240, telephone (202) 208–1605. Dated: February 5, 2010. Linda S. Thomas, Privacy Act Specialist, Departmental Privacy Office. [FR Doc. 2010–3760 Filed 2–24–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–RK–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES Office of the Secretary of the Interior Proposed Appointment to the National Indian Gaming Commission ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act provides for a threeperson National Indian Gaming VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:34 Feb 24, 2010 Jkt 220001 Commission. One member, the chairman, is appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Two associate members are appointed by the Secretary of the Interior. Before appointing members, the Secretary is required to provide public notice of a proposed appointment and allow a comment period. Notice is hereby given of the proposed appointment of Daniel J. Little as an associate member of the National Indian Gaming Commission for a term of 3 years. DATES: Comments must be received before March 29, 2010. ADDRESSES: Comments should be submitted to the Director, Office of the Executive Secretariat, United States Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street, NW., Mail Stop 7229, Washington, DC 20240. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim Murphy, Division of General Law, United States Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street, NW., Mail Stop 6456, Washington, DC 20240; telephone 202–208–5216. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, 25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq., established the National Indian Gaming Commission (Commission), composed of three fulltime members. 25 U.S.C. 2704(b) commission members serve for a term of 3 years. 25 U.S.C. 2705(b)(2)(4)(A). The Chairman is appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. 25 U.S.C. 2704(b)(1)(B). The two associate members are appointed by the Secretary of the Interior. 25 U.S.C. 2704(b)(1)(B). Before appointing an associate member to the Commission, the Secretary is required to ‘‘publish in the Federal Register the name and other information the Secretary deems pertinent regarding a nominee for membership on the commission and * * * allow a period of not less than thirty days for receipt of public comments.’’ 25 U.S.C. 2704(b)(2)(B). The Secretary proposes to appoint Daniel J. Little as an associate member of the Commission for a term of 3 years. During more than a decade of experience as manager of national government affairs for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, Daniel J. Little has developed an in-depth knowledge of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and the regulatory process governing casino operations. He has served as tribal liaison between the Mashantucket Pequot Gaming Commission, the National Indian Gaming Commission, Congress, and other Federal and State agencies. He has also worked closely with the Mashantucket Pequot Gaming PO 00000 Frm 00087 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 8731 Commission commissioners to ensure that the Tribe’s casino meets the highest standards of regulatory compliance. Mr. Little’s experience includes working with the Tribal Gaming Commission and the National Indian Gaming Commission to implement gaming regulations and working with tribal and government officials at all levels on such gaming-related issues as taxes, economic development, and tribal sovereignty. This experience has given Mr. Little a thorough knowledge of the laws and regulations governing Class II and Class III gaming and casinos. By virtue of his work on gaming issues and his extensive knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, Daniel J. Little is eminently qualified to serve as a member of the National Indian Gaming Commission. Mr. Little does not have any financial interests that would make him ineligible to serve on the Commission under 25 U.S.C. 2704(b)(5)(B) or (C). Any person wishing to submit comments on this proposed appointment of Daniel J. Little may submit written comments to the address listed above. Comments must be received by March 29, 2010. David J. Hayes, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–3586 Filed 2–24–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–17–M DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Indian Affairs Renewal of Agency Information Collection for Grazing Permits AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Request for Comments. SUMMARY: The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is seeking comments on renewal of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act, for the collection of information titled ‘‘Grazing Permits, 25 CFR 166.’’ The information collection is currently authorized by OMB Control Number 1076–0157, which expires April 30, 2010. The information collection requires anyone seeking to obtain, modify, or assign a grazing permit for grazing on Indian trust or restricted land to submit certain information for review by the BIA. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before April 26, 2010. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on the information collection to David E:\FR\FM\25FEN1.SGM 25FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 37 (Thursday, February 25, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 8731]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-3586]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Office of the Secretary of the Interior


Proposed Appointment to the National Indian Gaming Commission

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act provides for a three-person 
National Indian Gaming Commission. One member, the chairman, is 
appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. 
Two associate members are appointed by the Secretary of the Interior. 
Before appointing members, the Secretary is required to provide public 
notice of a proposed appointment and allow a comment period. Notice is 
hereby given of the proposed appointment of Daniel J. Little as an 
associate member of the National Indian Gaming Commission for a term of 
3 years.

DATES: Comments must be received before March 29, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be submitted to the Director, Office of the 
Executive Secretariat, United States Department of the Interior, 1849 C 
Street, NW., Mail Stop 7229, Washington, DC 20240.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim Murphy, Division of General Law, 
United States Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street, NW., Mail Stop 
6456, Washington, DC 20240; telephone 202-208-5216.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, 25 U.S.C. 
2701 et seq., established the National Indian Gaming Commission 
(Commission), composed of three full-time members. 25 U.S.C. 2704(b) 
commission members serve for a term of 3 years. 25 U.S.C. 
2705(b)(2)(4)(A). The Chairman is appointed by the President with the 
advice and consent of the Senate. 25 U.S.C. 2704(b)(1)(B). The two 
associate members are appointed by the Secretary of the Interior. 25 
U.S.C. 2704(b)(1)(B). Before appointing an associate member to the 
Commission, the Secretary is required to ``publish in the Federal 
Register the name and other information the Secretary deems pertinent 
regarding a nominee for membership on the commission and * * * allow a 
period of not less than thirty days for receipt of public comments.'' 
25 U.S.C. 2704(b)(2)(B).
    The Secretary proposes to appoint Daniel J. Little as an associate 
member of the Commission for a term of 3 years. During more than a 
decade of experience as manager of national government affairs for the 
Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, Daniel J. Little has developed an in-depth 
knowledge of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and the regulatory 
process governing casino operations. He has served as tribal liaison 
between the Mashantucket Pequot Gaming Commission, the National Indian 
Gaming Commission, Congress, and other Federal and State agencies. He 
has also worked closely with the Mashantucket Pequot Gaming Commission 
commissioners to ensure that the Tribe's casino meets the highest 
standards of regulatory compliance. Mr. Little's experience includes 
working with the Tribal Gaming Commission and the National Indian 
Gaming Commission to implement gaming regulations and working with 
tribal and government officials at all levels on such gaming-related 
issues as taxes, economic development, and tribal sovereignty. This 
experience has given Mr. Little a thorough knowledge of the laws and 
regulations governing Class II and Class III gaming and casinos. By 
virtue of his work on gaming issues and his extensive knowledge of 
relevant laws and regulations, Daniel J. Little is eminently qualified 
to serve as a member of the National Indian Gaming Commission.
    Mr. Little does not have any financial interests that would make 
him ineligible to serve on the Commission under 25 U.S.C. 2704(b)(5)(B) 
or (C).
    Any person wishing to submit comments on this proposed appointment 
of Daniel J. Little may submit written comments to the address listed 
above. Comments must be received by March 29, 2010.

David J. Hayes,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2010-3586 Filed 2-24-10; 8:45 am]
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