Class II Definitions and Gaming Standards and Technical Standards

AGENCY:

National Indian Gaming Commission, Interior.

ACTION:

Notice of extension of comment period.

SUMMARY:

This notice extends the period for comments on proposed Class II definitions and game classification standards published in the Federal Register on May 25, 2006 (71 FR 30232, 71 FR 30238). Additionally, this notice extends the period for comments on proposed Class II technical standards published in the Federal Register on August 11, 2006 (71 FR 46336).

DATES:

The comment period for the proposed classification, definition, and technical regulations is extended from September 30, 2006, to November 15, 2006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Penny Coleman or John Hay at 202/632-7003; fax 202/632-7066 (these are not toll-free numbers).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Congress established the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC or Commission) under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 (25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.) (IGRA) to regulate gaming on Indian lands. On May 25, 2006, proposed Class II definitions and game classification standards were published in the Federal Register (71 FR 30232, 71 FR 30238). On August 11, 2006, proposed Class II technical standards were published in the Federal Register (71 FR 46336).