Indian Gaming; Extension of Tribal-State Class III Gaming Compact (Crow Creek Sioux Tribe and the State of South Dakota), 14910 [2017-05813]

Download as PDF 14910 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 55 / Thursday, March 23, 2017 / Notices Covered Area The covered species historically occurred in the Richmond pine rockland habitats. Portions of the HCP covered area consist of pine rockland habitat that is either currently occupied by the covered species or suitable for restoration as habitat for the species. Next Steps We will evaluate the ITP application, including the HCP, and any comments we receive to determine whether the application meets the requirements of section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Act. We will also evaluate whether a section 10(a)(1)(B) ITP should be issued, as well as conduct an intra-Service consultation pursuant to section 7 of the Act. We will use the results of this consultation and the above findings in our final analysis to determine whether to issue the ITP. If we determine that the requirements are met, we will issue the ITP for incidental take of the covered species. Authority We provide this notice under section 10 of the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) and NEPA regulations (40 CFR 1506.6). Dated: March 3, 2017. Mike Oetker, Acting Regional Director. [FR Doc. 2017–05767 Filed 3–22–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Indian Affairs [178A2100DD/AAKC001030/ A0A501010.999900253G] Indian Gaming; Extension of TribalState Class III Gaming Compact (Crow Creek Sioux Tribe and the State of South Dakota) Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice announces the extension of the Class III gaming compact between the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe and the State of South Dakota. DATES: Effective March 23, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Paula L. Hart, Director, Office of Indian Gaming, Office of the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs, Washington, DC 20240, (202) 219–4066. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: An extension to an existing tribal-state Class III gaming compact does not require approval by the Secretary if the extension does not modify any other terms of the compact. 25 CFR 293.5. The sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:13 Mar 22, 2017 Jkt 241001 Crow Creek Sioux Tribe and the State of South Dakota have reached an agreement to extend the expiration of their existing Tribal-State Class III gaming compact until June 28, 2017. This publishes notice of the new expiration date of the compact. Dated: March 13, 2017. Michael S. Black, Acting Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs. [FR Doc. 2017–05813 Filed 3–22–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4337–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Indian Affairs [178A2100DD/AAKC001030/ A0A501010.999900 253G] Cowlitz Indian Tribe Liquor Ordinance Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice publishes the liquor ordinance of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. The liquor ordinance regulates and controls the possession, sale, manufacture, and distribution of alcohol in conformity with the laws of the State of Washington. Enactment of this ordinance will help provide a source of revenue to strengthen Tribal government, provide for the economic viability of Tribal enterprises, and improve delivery of Tribal government services. DATES: This code shall become effective March 23, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Greg Norton, Tribal Government Specialist, Northwest Regional Office, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 911 NE 11th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97232, Telephone: (503) 231–6702, Fax: (503) 231–2201. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Act of August 15, 1953, Public Law 83–277, 67 Stat. 586, 18 U.S.C. 1161, as interpreted by the Supreme Court in Rice v. Rehner, 463 U.S. 713 (1983), the Secretary of the Interior shall certify and publish in the Federal Register notice of adopted liquor ordinances for the purpose of regulating liquor transactions in Indian country. The Tribal Council of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe duly adopted the Cowlitz Tribal Liquor Ordinance on October 27, 2016. This notice is published in accordance with the authority delegated by the Secretary of the Interior to the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs. I certify that the Tribal Council of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe duly adopted the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Cowlitz Tribal Liquor Ordinance by Ordinance No. 16–02 dated October 27, 2016. Dated: March 15, 2017. Michael S. Black, Acting Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs. SECTION 1.—INTRODUCTION 1.1 Authority This ordinance is enacted pursuant to the Act of August 15, 1953, 67 Stat. 586, codified at 18 U.S.C. 1161, by the authority of the Cowlitz Tribal Council enumerated in Article VIII of the Constitution of the Cowlitz Tribe of Indians to enact legislation and regulate activities of businesses operating on the Tribe’s lands, and in conformity with applicable Washington State laws and all attendant agreements with the State of Washington. 1.2 Purpose The purpose of this ordinance is to regulate and control the possession, sale, manufacture, and distribution of liquor within the Tribe’s reservation, trust lands, and all Indian Country as defined in 18 U.S.C. 1151, in order to permit alcohol sales by tribally owned and operated enterprises and lessees and at other tribally approved special events. The enactment of this ordinance will increase the ability of the Cowlitz Tribe to control the manufacture, distribution, sale, and possession of liquor on the Tribe’s lands and will provide an important source of revenue for the continued operation and strengthening of the Cowlitz tribal government, the delivery of tribal governmental services, and the economic viability of tribal enterprises. 1.3 Short Title This shall be known as the ‘‘Cowlitz Tribal Liquor Ordinance’’ and shall be codified as Ordinance No. 16–02 of the Cowlitz Tribal Code. 1.4 Jurisdiction This ordinance shall apply to all lands now or in the future under the governmental authority of the Tribe, including the Tribe’s reservation, trust lands, and Indian Country as defined under 18 U.S.C. 1151. 1.5 Application of 18 U.S.C. 1161 By adopting this Ordinance, the Tribe hereby regulates the sale, manufacturing, distribution, possession, and consumption of liquor while ensuring that such activity conforms with applicable laws of the State of Washington as required by 18 U.S.C. 1161 and the United States. 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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 55 (Thursday, March 23, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 14910]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-05813]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Indian Affairs

[178A2100DD/AAKC001030/A0A501010.999900253G]


Indian Gaming; Extension of Tribal-State Class III Gaming Compact 
(Crow Creek Sioux Tribe and the State of South Dakota)

AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the extension of the Class III gaming 
compact between the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe and the State of South 
Dakota.

DATES: Effective March 23, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Paula L. Hart, Director, Office of 
Indian Gaming, Office of the Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs, 
Washington, DC 20240, (202) 219-4066.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: An extension to an existing tribal-state 
Class III gaming compact does not require approval by the Secretary if 
the extension does not modify any other terms of the compact. 25 CFR 
293.5. The Crow Creek Sioux Tribe and the State of South Dakota have 
reached an agreement to extend the expiration of their existing Tribal-
State Class III gaming compact until June 28, 2017. This publishes 
notice of the new expiration date of the compact.

    Dated: March 13, 2017.
Michael S. Black,
Acting Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2017-05813 Filed 3-22-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4337-15-P
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