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NIGC RIN: 3141-AA25 Publication ID: Spring 2001 
Title: Debt Collection 
Abstract: This regulation will establish a process for the assessment, notification, and collection of debts owed the National Indian Gaming Commission. 
Agency: National Indian Gaming Commission(NIGC)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 
CFR Citation: 25 CFR 580   
Legal Authority: 31 USC 3716    25 USC 2713(a)(1)   
Legal Deadline:  None

Statement of Need: The Commission has determined that regulations are necessary for the assessment, notification, and collection of debts owed the NIGC.

Summary of the Legal Basis: IGRA expressly authorizes the Commission to "promulgate such regulations and guidelines as it deems appropriate to implement the provisions of the [Act]." (25 U.S.C. 2706(b)(10)). The Commission relies on this section of the statute to authorize the promulgation of standards for collecting debts owed the Commission.

Alternatives: The Commission has no alternative but to promulgate this debt collection procedure for gaming facilities operated on Indian lands.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: The potential benefits to this regulatory action are to establish and define for the regulated community the procedure by which the Commission will enforce the collection debts owed the Commission. This regulatory action will provide the Commission with a process for the efficient and effective collection of debts.

Risks: There are no known risks to this regulatory action.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  08/00/2001    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Tribal 
Small Entities Affected: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Cynthia K. Shaw
Attorney
National Indian Gaming Commission
Suite 9100, 1441 L Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20005
Phone:202 632-7003
Fax:202 632-7066
Email: cynthia_shaw@nigc.doi.gov