[Federal Register: February 15, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 31)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 7360]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Indian Gaming Commission
25 CFR Part 547
Technical Standards for Electronic, Computer, or Other
Technologic Aids Used in the Play of Class II Games; Withdrawal
AGENCY: National Indian Gaming Commission, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of withdrawal of proposed rule.
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SUMMARY: This is to notify the public that the National Indian Gaming
Commission is withdrawing the proposed rule published in the Federal
Register on August 11, 2006. (71 FR 46335.)
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Gross at 202/632-7003; fax
202/632-7066 (these are not toll-free numbers).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Congress established the National Indian
Gaming Commission (Commission) under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act
of 1988, 25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq., to regulate gaming on Indian lands. On
August 11, 2006, the Commission published a proposed rule, ``Technical
Standards for Electronic, Computer, or other Technologic Aids Used in
the Play of Class II Games.'' (71 FR 46335). After receiving extensive
comment, and after many consultations with tribal governments and
tribal regulators, the Commission anticipates significant revisions to
any proposed rule. As such, the Commission has decided to withdraw the
current proposed rule and may publish a new proposed rule at a later
date.
Dated: February 9, 2007.
Philip N. Hogen,
Chairman, National Indian Gaming Commission.
[FR Doc. E7-2623 Filed 2-14-07; 8:45 am]
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