Indian Gaming; Approval of Tribal-State Class III Gaming Compacts in the State of North Dakota, 77633 [2022-27471]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 242 / Monday, December 19, 2022 / Notices appropriate, in accordance with local protocol and procedures. This notice is one component of our overall coordination and consultation process to provide notice to, and request comments from, these entities when we adjust electric power rates. Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use (Executive Order 13211) These rate adjustments are not a significant energy action under the definition in Executive Order 13211. A Statement of Energy Effects is not required. Civil Justice Reform (Executive Order 12988) This notice complies with the requirements of Executive Order 12988. Specifically, in issuing this notice, the Department has taken the necessary steps to eliminate drafting errors and ambiguity, minimize potential litigation, and provide a clear legal standard for affected conduct as required by section 3 of Executive Order 12988. Regulatory Planning and Review (Executive Order 12866) Regulatory Flexibility Act These rate adjustments are not a rule for the purposes of the Regulatory Flexibility Act because they establish ‘‘a rule of particular applicability relating to rates.’’ 5 U.S.C. 601(2). Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 These rate adjustments do not impose an unfunded mandate on state, local, or Tribal governments in the aggregate, or on the private sector, of more than $130 million per year. They do not have a significant or unique effect on State, local, or Tribal governments or the private sector. Therefore, the Department is not required to prepare a statement containing the information required by the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (2 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). tkelley on DSK125TN23PROD with NOTICE Takings (Executive Order 12630) 19:38 Dec 16, 2022 Jkt 259001 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Under the criteria in section 1 of Executive Order 13132, these rate adjustments do not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a federalism summary impact statement because they will not affect the States, the relationship between the national government and the States, or the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. A federalism summary impact statement is not required. Bureau of Indian Affairs National Environmental Policy Act The Department has determined that these rate adjustments do not constitute a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment and that no detailed statement is required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4321–4370(d), pursuant to 43 CFR 46.210(i). In addition, the rate adjustments do not present any of the 12 extraordinary circumstances listed at 43 CFR 46.215. These rate adjustments do not affect the collections of information which have been approved by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The OMB Control Number is 1076–0021 and expires December 31, 2022. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 These rate adjustments do not impose an unfunded mandate on state, local, or Tribal governments in the aggregate, or on the private sector, of more than $130 million per year. They do not have a significant or unique effect on State, local, or Tribal governments or the private sector. Therefore, the Department is not required to prepare a statement containing the information required by the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (2 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). Bryan Newland, Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs. [FR Doc. 2022–27473 Filed 12–16–22; 8:45 am] These rate adjustments do not affect a taking of private property or otherwise have ‘‘takings’’ implications under Executive Order 12630. The rate adjustments do not deprive the public, State, or local governments of rights or property. VerDate Sep<11>2014 Federalism (Executive Order 13132) Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 These rate adjustments are not a significant regulatory action and do not need to be reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Order 12866. 77633 BILLING CODE 4337–15–P PO 00000 [2231A2100DD/AAKC001030/ A0A501010.999900] Indian Gaming; Approval of TribalState Class III Gaming Compacts in the State of North Dakota Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice publishes the approval of the Amended Gaming Compact between the SissetonWahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation and the State of North Dakota, the Amended Gaming Compact between the Spirit Lake Tribe and the State of North Dakota, and the Amended Gaming Compact between the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota and the State of North Dakota (Amendments), governing class III gaming for the (Tribes) in the State of North Dakota (State). DATES: The Amendments take effect on December 19, 2022. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Paula L. Hart, Director, Office of Indian Gaming, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary—Policy and Economic Development, Washington, DC 20240, paula.hart@bia.gov, (202) 219–4066. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under section 11 of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), Public Law 100– 497, 25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq., the Secretary of the Interior shall publish in the Federal Register notice of approved Tribal-State compacts for the purpose of engaging in Class III gaming activities on Indian lands. As required by 25 CFR 293.4, all compacts and amendments are subject to review and approval by the Secretary. The Amendments waive the State’s Eleventh Amendment immunity if the parties negotiate a successor compact, thereby permitting enforcement of the good faith negotiation provisions in IGRA. If a successor compact is not successfully concluded, the existing compact will remain effective throughout IGRA’s remedial process. The Amendments also add electronic poker games, sports book event wagering, any class III gaming authorized by State law, and mobile gaming within tribal lands. The Amendments are approved. SUMMARY: Bryan Newland, Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs. [FR Doc. 2022–27471 Filed 12–16–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4337–15–P Frm 00087 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\19DEN1.SGM 19DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 242 (Monday, December 19, 2022)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2022-27471]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Indian Affairs

[2231A2100DD/AAKC001030/A0A501010.999900]


Indian Gaming; Approval of Tribal-State Class III Gaming Compacts 
in the State of North Dakota

AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice publishes the approval of the Amended Gaming 
Compact between the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse 
Reservation and the State of North Dakota, the Amended Gaming Compact 
between the Spirit Lake Tribe and the State of North Dakota, and the 
Amended Gaming Compact between the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa 
Indians of North Dakota and the State of North Dakota (Amendments), 
governing class III gaming for the (Tribes) in the State of North 
Dakota (State).

DATES: The Amendments take effect on December 19, 2022.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Paula L. Hart, Director, Office of 
Indian Gaming, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary--Policy and 
Economic Development, Washington, DC 20240, [email protected], (202) 
219-4066.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under section 11 of the Indian Gaming 
Regulatory Act (IGRA), Public Law 100-497, 25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq., the 
Secretary of the Interior shall publish in the Federal Register notice 
of approved Tribal-State compacts for the purpose of engaging in Class 
III gaming activities on Indian lands. As required by 25 CFR 293.4, all 
compacts and amendments are subject to review and approval by the 
Secretary. The Amendments waive the State's Eleventh Amendment immunity 
if the parties negotiate a successor compact, thereby permitting 
enforcement of the good faith negotiation provisions in IGRA. If a 
successor compact is not successfully concluded, the existing compact 
will remain effective throughout IGRA's remedial process. The 
Amendments also add electronic poker games, sports book event wagering, 
any class III gaming authorized by State law, and mobile gaming within 
tribal lands. The Amendments are approved.

Bryan Newland,
Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2022-27471 Filed 12-16-22; 8:45 am]
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