Proposed Appointment to the National Indian Gaming Commission, 47003 [2013-18601]
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Proposed Appointment to the National
Indian Gaming Commission
ACTION:
Notice.
The Indian Gaming
Regulatory Act provides for a threeperson National Indian Gaming
Commission. One member, the Chair, 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 Jonodev
Chaudhuri as an associate member of
the National Indian Gaming
Commission for a term of 3 years.
DATES: Comments must be received
before September 3, 2013.
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: Eric
Shepard, National Indian Gaming
Commission, 1441 L Street NW., Suite
9100, Washington, DC 20005; telephone
(202) 754–2565.
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. Commission members
serve for a term of 3 years. The Chair is
appointed by the President with the
advice and consent of the Senate. The
two associate members are appointed by
the Secretary of the Interior. 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
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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
Jonodev Chaudhuri as an associate
member of the Commission for a term of
3 years. Mr. Chaudhuri is well qualified
to be a member of the National Indian
Gaming Commission by virtue of his
extensive background and experience in
a broad spectrum of Native American
issues.
As an attorney in private practice and
a judge on four different tribal courts,
Mr. Chaudhuri has worked on issues
related to gaming, economic
development, and social welfare. His
work as a community organizer and pro
bono counsel for the Native American
Community Organizing Project has
given him experience with health care,
housing, educational, and other social
service needs of Native Americans. Mr.
Chaudhuri also has years of experience
in these areas as a teacher and presenter
and further experience as a senior
counselor to the Assistant Secretary for
Indian Affairs.
Mr. Chaudhuri’s wide experience in
community service, legal affairs, and
organizational administration make him
a highly qualified candidate for
membership on the National Indian
Gaming Commission. His broad
perspective as a result of this experience
will enrich the Commission’s
deliberations and contribute to informed
decisions that promote economic wellbeing.
Mr. Chaudhuri 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 Jonodev Chaudhuri may
submit written comments to the address
listed above. Comments must be
received by September 3, 2013.
Dated: July 26, 2013.
Sally Jewell,
Secretary.
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The Federal Geographic Data
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comments on the draft strategic plan for
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DATES: Comments should be submitted
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ADDRESSES: You may provide comments
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Instructions for submitting comments
are posted at: www.fgdc.gov/nsdi-plan.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
Mahoney, U.S. Geological Survey (206–
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Additional information about the FGDC
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Office of the Secretary
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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 Chair, 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 Jonodev Chaudhuri as an
associate member of the National Indian Gaming Commission for a term of
3 years.
DATES: Comments must be received before September 3, 2013.
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: Eric Shepard, National Indian Gaming
Commission, 1441 L Street NW., Suite 9100, Washington, DC 20005;
telephone (202) 754-2565.
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. Commission members
serve for a term of 3 years. The Chair is appointed by the President
with the advice and consent of the Senate. The two associate members
are appointed by the Secretary of the Interior. 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 Jonodev Chaudhuri as an associate
member of the Commission for a term of 3 years. Mr. Chaudhuri is well
qualified to be a member of the National Indian Gaming Commission by
virtue of his extensive background and experience in a broad spectrum
of Native American issues.
As an attorney in private practice and a judge on four different
tribal courts, Mr. Chaudhuri has worked on issues related to gaming,
economic development, and social welfare. His work as a community
organizer and pro bono counsel for the Native American Community
Organizing Project has given him experience with health care, housing,
educational, and other social service needs of Native Americans. Mr.
Chaudhuri also has years of experience in these areas as a teacher and
presenter and further experience as a senior counselor to the Assistant
Secretary for Indian Affairs.
Mr. Chaudhuri's wide experience in community service, legal
affairs, and organizational administration make him a highly qualified
candidate for membership on the National Indian Gaming Commission. His
broad perspective as a result of this experience will enrich the
Commission's deliberations and contribute to informed decisions that
promote economic well-being.
Mr. Chaudhuri 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 Jonodev Chaudhuri may submit written comments to the address listed
above. Comments must be received by September 3, 2013.
Dated: July 26, 2013.
Sally Jewell,
Secretary.
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