81 FR 42478 - Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustments
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Indian Affairs Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 126 (June 30, 2016)
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 126 (June 30, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 126 (Thursday, June 30, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 42478-42482] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-15534] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Indian Affairs [167A2100DD/AAKC001030/A0A501010.999900 253G] 25 CFR Parts 140, 141, 211, 213, 225, 226, 227, 243, 249 RIN 1076-AF32 Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustments AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: Interim final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This rule adjusts the level of civil monetary penalties contained in Indian Affairs regulations with an initial ``catch-up'' adjustment under the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance. DATES: This rule is effective on August 1, 2016. Comments will be accepted until August 29, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Search for Docket No. BIA-2016-0004 and follow the instructions for submitting comments. Mail, Hand Delivery, or Courier: Elizabeth Appel, Director, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Collaborative Action--Indian Affairs, U.S. Dept. of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW., Mail Stop 3642, Washington, DC 20240. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Appel, Director, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Collaborative Action, Office of the Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs; telephone (202) 273-4680, [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background II. Description of Changes III. Procedural Requirements A. Regulatory Planning and Review (E.O. 12866) B. Regulatory Flexibility Act C. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act E. Takings (E.O. 12630) F. Federalism (E.O. 13132) G. Civil Justice Reform (E.O. 12988) H. Consultation with Indian Tribes (E.O. 13175) [[Page 42479]] I. Paperwork Reduction Act J. National Environmental Policy Act K. Effects on the Energy Supply (E.O. 13211) L. Clarity of this Regulation M. Administrative Procedure Act I. Background On November 2, 2015, the President signed into law the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (Sec. 701 of Pub. L. 114-74). The Act requires Federal agencies to adjust the level of civil monetary penalties with an initial catch-up adjustment through rulemaking and then make subsequent annual adjustments for inflation. This rule adjusts the level of civil monetary penalties within those parts of Title 25 of the Code of Federal Regulations that fall under Chapter I, the Bureau of Indian Affairs. This rule does not affect criminal penalties, such as those at 25 CFR 273.15. This rule does not affect Chapter V, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Indian Health Service or Chapter VI, Office of the Assistant Secretary, Indian Affairs, because those chapters contain no civil monetary penalties. This rule does not affect Chapter III, National Indian Gaming Commission, or Chapter IV, Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation, because those respective offices will determine whether it is necessary to issue separate rulemakings. The purpose of these adjustments is to maintain the deterrent effect of civil penalties and to further the policy goals of the underlying statutes. This rule adjusts the following civil monetary penalties, as calculated in accordance with the procedures described in Section II, Calculation of Adjustment: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Catchup CFR Citation Description of penalty Current adjustment Adjusted penalty multiplier penalty ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25 CFR 140.3.................. Penalty for trading in Indian $500 2.50000 $1,250 country without a license. 25 CFR 141.50................. Penalty for trading on Navajo, 500 2.50000 1,250 Hopi or Zuni reservations without a license. 25 CFR 211.55................. Penalty for violation of leases 1,000 1.50245 1,502 of Tribal land for mineral development, violation of part 211, or failure to comply with a notice of noncompliance or cessation order. 25 CFR 213.37................. Penalty for failure of lessee to 500 2.50000 1,250 comply with lease of restricted lands of members of the Five Civilized Tribes in Oklahoma for mining, operating regulations at part 213, or orders. 25 CFR 225.37................. Penalty for violation of 1,000 1.59089 1,591 minerals agreement, regulations at part 225, other applicable laws or regulations, or failure to comply with a notice of noncompliance or cessation order. 25 CFR 226.42................. Penalty for violation of lease 500 1.78156 891 of Osage reservation lands for oil and gas mining or regulations at part 226, or noncompliance with the Superintendent's order. 25 CFR 226.43(a).............. Penalty per day for failure to 50 1.78156 89 obtain permission to start operations. 25 CFR 226.43(b).............. Penalty per day for failure to 50 1.78156 89 file records. 25 CFR 226.43(c).............. Penalty for each well and tank 50 1.78156 89 battery for failure to mark wells and tank batteries. 25 CFR 226.43(d).............. Penalty each day after 50 1.78156 89 operations are commenced for failure to construct and maintain pits. 25 CFR 226.43(e).............. Penalty for failure to comply 100 1.78156 178 with requirements regarding valve or other approved controlling device. 25 CFR 226.43(f).............. Penalty for failure to notify 200 1.78156 356 Superintendent before drilling, redrilling, deepening, plugging, or abandoning any well. 25 CFR 226.43(g).............. Penalty per day for failure to 500 1.78156 891 properly care for and dispose of deleterious fluids. 25 CFR 226.43(h).............. Penalty per day for failure to 50 1.78156 89 file plugging and other required reports. 25 CFR 227.24................. Penalty for failure of lessee of 500 2.50000 1,250 certain lands in Wind River Indian Reservation, Wyoming, for oil and gas mining to comply with lease provisions, operating regulations, regulations at part 227, or orders. 25 CFR 243.8.................. Penalty for non-Native 5,000 1.17858 5,893 transferees of live Alaskan reindeer who violates part 243, takes reindeer without a permit, or fails to abide by permit terms.. 25 CFR 249.6(b)............... Penalty for fishing in violation 500 2.50000 1,250 of regulations at part 249 (Off- Reservation Treaty Fishing).. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- II. Calculation of Adjustment The OMB issued guidance on calculating the catch-up adjustment. See February 24, 2016, Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies, from Shaun Donovan, Director, Office of Management and Budget, re: Implementation of the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. Under this guidance the Department of the Interior (Department) has identified applicable civil monetary penalties and calculated the catch-up adjustment. A civil monetary penalty is any assessment with a dollar amount that is levied for a violation of a Federal civil statute or regulation, and is assessed or enforceable through a civil action in Federal court or an administrative proceeding. A civil monetary penalty does not include a penalty levied for violation of a criminal statute, or fees for services, licenses, permits, or other regulatory review. The calculated catch-up adjustment is based on the percent change between the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI0-U) for the month of October in the year of the previous adjustment (or in the year of establishment, if no adjustment has been made) and the October 2015 CPI-U. [[Page 42480]] III. Procedural Requirements A. Regulatory Planning and Review (E.O. 12866 and 13563) Executive Order (E.O.) 12866 provides that the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs in the Office of Management and Budget will review all significant rules. The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs has determined that this rule is not significant. Executive Order 13563 reaffirms the principles of E.O. 12866 while calling for improvements in the nation's regulatory system to promote predictability, to reduce uncertainty, and to use the best, most innovative, and least burdensome tools for achieving regulatory ends. The executive order directs agencies to consider regulatory approaches that reduce burdens and maintain flexibility and freedom of choice for the public where these approaches are relevant, feasible, and consistent with regulatory objectives. E.O. 13563 emphasizes further that regulations must be based on the best available science and that the rulemaking process must allow for public participation and an open exchange of ideas. We have developed this rule in a manner consistent with these requirements. B. Regulatory Flexibility Act The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) requires an agency to prepare a regulatory flexibility analysis for rules unless the agency certifies that the rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The RFA applies only to rules for which an agency is required to first publish a proposed rule. See 5 U.S.C. 603(a) and 604(a). The Federal Civil Penalties Adjustment Act of 2015 requires agencies to adjust civil penalties with an initial catch- up adjustment through an interim final rule. An interim final rule does not include first publishing a proposed rule. Thus, the RFA does not apply to this final rule. C. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804(2), the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act. This rule: (a) Does not have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more; (b) Will not cause a major increase in costs or prices for consumers, individual industries, Federal, State, or local government agencies, or geographic regions; (c) Does not have significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or the ability of U.S.-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based enterprises. D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act This rule does not impose an unfunded mandate on State, local, or tribal governments or the private sector of more than $100 million per year. The rule does not have a significant or unique effect on State, local, or tribal governments or the private sector. A statement containing the information required by the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (2 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) is not required. E. Takings (E.O. 12630) This rule does not affect a taking of private property or otherwise have taking implications under E.O. 12630. A takings implication assessment is not required. F. Federalism (E.O. 13132) Under the criteria in section 1 of E.O. 13132, this rule does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a federalism summary impact statement. A federalism summary impact statement is not required. G. Civil Justice Reform (E.O. 12988) This rule complies with the requirements of E.O. 12988. Specifically, this rule: (a) Meets the criteria of section 3(a) requiring that all regulations be reviewed to eliminate errors and ambiguity and be written to minimize litigation; and (b) Meets the criteria of section 3(b)(2) requiring that all regulations be written in clear language and contain clear legal standards. H. Consultation With Indian Tribes (E.O. 13175 and Departmental Policy) The Department strives to strengthen its government-to-government relationship with Indian tribes through a commitment to consultation with Indian Tribes and recognition of their right to self-governance and tribal sovereignty. We have evaluated this rule under the Department's consultation policy and under the criteria in E.O. 13175 and have determined that is has no substantial direct effects on federally recognized Indian tribes and that consultation under the Department's tribal consultation policy is not required. I. Paperwork Reduction Act This rule does not contain information collection requirements, and a submission to the OMB under the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) is not required. We may not conduct or sponsor, and you are not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. J. National Environmental Policy Act This rule does not constitute a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. A detailed statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required because the rule is covered by a categorical exclusion. This rule is excluded from the requirement to prepare a detailed statement because it is a regulation of an administrative nature. (For further information, see 43 CFR 46.210(i).) We have also determined that the rule does not involve any of the extraordinary circumstances listed in 43 CFR 46.215 that would require further analysis under NEPA. K. Effects on the Energy Supply (E.O. 13211) This rule is not a significant energy action under the definition in E.O. 13211. A Statement of Energy Effects is not required. L. Clarity of This Regulation We are required by E.O. 12866 (section 1(b)(12)), and 12988 (section 3(b)(1)(B)), and 13563 (section 1(a)), and by the Presidential Memorandum of June 1, 1998, to write all rules in plain language. This means that each rule we publish must: (a) Be logically organized; (b) Use the active voice to address readers directly; (c) Use common, everyday words and clear language rather than jargon; (d) Be divided into short sections and sentences; and (e) Use lists and tables wherever possible. If you feel that we have not met these requirements, send us comments by one of the methods listed in the ADDRESSES section. To better help us revise the rule, your comments should be as specific as possible. For example, you should tell us the numbers of the sections or paragraphs that you find unclear, which sections or sentences are too long, the sections where you think lists or tables would be useful, etc. M. Administrative Procedure Act The Act requires agencies to publish interim final rules by July 1, 2016, with an effective date for the adjusted penalties no later than August 1, 2016. To comply with the Act, we are issuing [[Page 42481]] these regulations as an interim final rule and are requesting comments post-promulgation. Section 553(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) provides that, when an agency for good cause finds that ``notice and public procedure . . . are impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest,'' the agency may issue a rule without providing notice and an opportunity for prior public comment. The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) finds that there is good cause to promulgate this rule without first providing for public comment. It would not be possible to meet the deadlines imposed by the Act if we were to first publish a proposed rule, allow the public sufficient time to submit comments, analyze the comments, and publish a final rule. Also, BIA is promulgating this final rule to implement the statutory directive in the Act, which requires agencies to publish an interim final rule and to update the civil penalty amounts by applying the specified formula. BIA has no discretion to vary the amount of the adjustment to reflect any views or suggestions provided by commenters. Accordingly, it would serve no purpose to provide an opportunity for pre-promulgation public comment on this rule. Thus, pre-promulgation notice and public comment is impracticable and unnecessary. List of Subjects 25 CFR Part 140 Business and industry, Indians, Penalties. 25 CFR Part 141 Business and industry, Credit, Indians--business and finance, Penalties. 25 CFR Part 211 Geothermal energy, Indians--lands, Mineral resources, Mines, Oil and gas exploration, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 25 CFR Part 213 Indians--lands, Mineral resources, Mines, Oil and gas exploration, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 25 CFR Part 225 Geothermal energy, Indians--lands, Mineral resources, Mines, Oil and gas exploration, Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Surety bonds. 25 CFR Part 226 Indians--lands. 25 CFR Part 227 Indians--lands, Mineral resources, Mines, Oil and gas exploration, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 25 CFR Part 243 Indians, Livestock. 25 CFR Part 249 Fishing, Indians. For the reasons given in the preamble, the Department of the Interior amends Chapter I of title 25 Code of Federal Regulations as follows. PART 140--LICENSED INDIAN TRADERS 0 1. The authority citation for part 140 is revised to read as follows: Authority: Sec. 5, 19 Stat. 200, sec. 1, 31 Stat. 1066 as amended; 25 U.S.C. 261, 262; 94 Stat. 544, 18 U.S.C. 437; 25 U.S.C. 2 and 9; 5 U.S.C. 301; and Sec. 701, Pub. L. 114-74, 129 Stat. 599, unless otherwise noted. Sec. 140.3 [Amended] 0 2. In Sec. 140.3, remove ``$500'' and add in its place ``$1,250''. PART 141--BUSINESS PRACTICES ON THE NAVAJO, HOPI AND ZUNI RESERVATIONS 0 3. The authority citation for part 141 is revised to read as follows: Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 25 U.S.C. 2 and 9; and Sec. 701, Pub. L. 114-74, 129 Stat. 599, unless otherwise noted. Sec. 141.50 [Amended] 0 4. In Sec. 141.50, remove ``five hundred dollars ($500)'' and add in its place ``$1,250''. PART 211--LEASING OF TRIBAL LANDS FOR MINERAL DEVELOPMENT 0 5. The authority citation for part 211 is revised to read as follows: Authority: Sec. 4, Act of May 11, 1938 (52 Stat. 347); Act of August 1, 1956 (70 Stat. 744); 25 U.S.C. 396a-g; 25 U.S.C. 2 and 9; and Sec. 701, Pub. L. 114-74, 129 Stat. 599, unless otherwise noted. Sec. 211.55 [Amended] 0 6. In Sec. 211.55(a), remove ``$1,000'' and add in its place ``$1,502''. PART 213--LEASING OF RESTRICTED LANDS FOR MEMBERS OF FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES, OKLAHOMA, FOR MINING 0 7. The authority citation for part 213 is revised to read as follows: Authority: Sec. 2, 35 Stat. 312; sec. 18, 41 Stat. 426; sec. 1, 45 Stat. 495; sec. 1, 47 Stat. 777; 25 U.S.C. 356; and Sec. 701, Pub. L. 114-74, 129 Stat. 599. Interpret or apply secs. 3, 11, 35 Stat. 313, 316; sec. 8, 47 Stat. 779, unless otherwise noted. Sec. 213.37 [Amended] 0 8. In Sec. 213.37, remove ``$500'' and add in its place ``$1,250''. PART 225--OIL AND GAS, GEOTHERMAL AND SOLID MINERALS AGREEMENTS 0 9. The authority citation for part 225 is revised to read as follows: Authority: 25 U.S.C. 2, 9, and 2101-2108; and Sec. 701, Pub. L. 114-74, 129 Stat. 599. Sec. 225.37 [Amended] 0 10. In Sec. 225.37(a), remove ``$1,000'' and add in its place ``$1,591''. PART 226--LEASING OF OSAGE RESERVATION LANDS FOR OIL AND GAS MINING 0 9. The authority citation for part 226 is revised to read as follows: Authority: Sec. 3, 34 Stat. 543; secs. 1, 2, 45 Stat. 1478; sec. 3, 52 Stat. 1034, 1035; sec. 2(a), 92 Stat. 1660; and Sec. 701, Pub. L. 114-74, 129 Stat. 599. Sec. 226.42 [Amended] 0 10. In Sec. 226.42, remove ``$500'' and add in its place ``$891''. Sec. 226.43 [Amended] 0 11. In Sec. 226.43: 0 a. Remove ``$50'' each time it appears and add in each place ``$89'' wherever it appears in this section. 0 b. In paragraph (e), remove ``$100'' and add in its place ``$178''. 0 c. In paragraph (f), remove ``$200'' and add in its place ``$356''. 0 d. In paragraph (g), remove ``$500'' and add in its place ``$891''. PART 227--LEASING OF CERTAIN LANDS IN WIND RIVER INDIAN RESERVATION, WYOMING, FOR OIL AND GAS MINING 0 12. The authority citation for part 227 is revised to read as follows: Authority: Sec. 1, 39 Stat. 519; and Sec. 701, Pub. L. 114-74, 129 Stat. 599, unless otherwise noted. Sec. 227.24 [Amended] 0 13. In Sec. 227.24, remove ``$500'' and add in its place ``$1,250''. PART 243--REINDEER IN ALASKA 0 14. The authority citation for part 243 is revised to read as follows: Authority: Sec. 12, 50 Stat. 902; 25 U.S.C. 500K; and Sec. 701, Pub. L. 114-74, 129 Stat. 599. [[Page 42482]] Sec. 243.8 [Amended] 0 15. In Sec. 243.8(a), remove ``$5000.00'' and add in its place ``$5,893''. PART 249--OFF-RESERVATION TREATY FISHING 0 16. The authority citation for part 249 is revised to read as follows: Authority: 25 U.S.C. 2, and 9; 5 U.S.C. 301; and Sec. 701, Pub. L. 114-74, 129 Stat. 599, unless otherwise noted. Sec. 249.6 [Amended] 0 17. In Sec. 249.6(b), remove ``$500'' and add in its place ``$1,250''. Dated: June 24, 2016. Lawrence S. Roberts, Acting Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs. [FR Doc. 2016-15534 Filed 6-29-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4337-15-P
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Effective Dates of New Penalties PART 1—GENERAL PROCEDURES By direction of the Commission.
April Tabor,
The Adjustment Improvements Act ■ 1. Revise subpart L to read as follows: Acting Secretary.
applies to civil penalties assessed after
[FR Doc. 2016–15302 Filed 6–29–16; 8:45 am]
the effective date of the applicable Subpart L—Civil Penalty Adjustments
BILLING CODE 6750–01–P
adjustment, including civil penalties Under the Federal Civil Penalties
whose associated violation predated the Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as
effective date.24 The Act does not Amended
retrospectively change previously DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
assessed or enforced civil penalties. Authority: 28 U.S.C. 2461 note.
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Procedural Requirements § 1.98 Adjustment of civil monetary [167A2100DD/AAKC001030/
penalty amounts. A0A501010.999900 253G]
The Commission finds good cause for
This section makes inflation
adopting this interim final rule without 25 CFR Parts 140, 141, 211, 213, 225,
adjustments in the dollar amounts of
advance public notice or an opportunity 226, 227, 243, 249
civil monetary penalties provided by
for prior public comment. Advance
law within the Commission’s RIN 1076–AF32
opportunity for notice and comment are
jurisdiction. The following maximum
not required ‘‘when the agency for good
civil penalty amounts apply only to Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustments
cause finds (and incorporates the
penalties assessed after August 1, 2016,
findings and a brief statement of reasons including those penalties whose AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs,
therefore in the rules issued) that notice associated violation predated August 1, Interior.
and public procedure thereon are 2016. ACTION: Interim final rule.
impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary
(a) Section 7A(g)(1) of the Clayton
to the public interest.’’ 5 U.S.C. SUMMARY: This rule adjusts the level of
Act, 15 U.S.C. 18a(g)(1)—$40,000;
553(b)(3)(B). The Adjustment civil monetary penalties contained in
Improvements Act directs agencies to (b) Section 11(l) of the Clayton Act, 15 Indian Affairs regulations with an initial
promulgate the required inflation U.S.C. 21(l)—$21,250; ‘‘catch-up’’ adjustment under the
adjustments through an interim final (c) Section 5(l) of the FTC Act, 15 Federal Civil Penalties Inflation
rulemaking by no later than July 1, U.S.C. 45(l)—$40,000; Adjustment Act Improvements Act of
2016. Pursuant to this Congressional (d) Section 5(m)(1)(A) of the FTC Act, 2015 and Office of Management and
mandate, and because the Commission 15 U.S.C. 45(m)(1)(A)—$40,000; Budget (OMB) guidance.
must adjust its civil penalties according (e) Section 5(m)(1)(B) of the FTC Act, DATES: This rule is effective on August
to the statutory formula identified in the 15 U.S.C. 45(m)(1)(B)—$40,000; 1, 2016. Comments will be accepted
Adjustment Improvements Act, the (f) Section 10 of the FTC Act, 15 until August 29, 2016.
Commission finds that good cause exists U.S.C. 50—$525; ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
to forego prior public notice and (g) Section 5 of the Webb-Pomerene by any of the following methods:
comment under the APA. Id. These (Export Trade) Act, 15 U.S.C. 65—$525; • Federal eRulemaking Portal:
adjustments are mandated by statute (h) Section 6(b) of the Wool Products www.regulations.gov. Search for Docket
and do not involve the exercise of Labeling Act, 15 U.SC. 68d(b)—$525; No. BIA–2016–0004 and follow the
Commission discretion or any policy (i) Section 3(e) of the Fur Products instructions for submitting comments.
judgments. Accordingly, the Labeling Act, 15 U.S.C. 69a(e)—$525; • Mail, Hand Delivery, or Courier:
Commission finds that prior public (j) Section 8(d)(2) of the Fur Products Elizabeth Appel, Director, Office of
notice and comment is unnecessary. For Labeling Act, 15 U.S.C. 69f(d)(2)—$525; Regulatory Affairs and Collaborative
this reason, the requirements of the (k) Section 333(a) of the Energy Policy Action—Indian Affairs, U.S. Dept. of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act (‘‘RFA’’) also and Conservation Act, 42 U.S.C. Interior, 1849 C Street NW., Mail Stop
do not apply.25 Finally, this rule does 6303(a)—$433; 3642, Washington, DC 20240.
not contain any collection of (l) Sections 525(a) and (b) of the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
information requirements as defined by Energy Policy and Conservation Act, 42 Elizabeth Appel, Director, Office of
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 as U.S.C. 6395(a) and (b), respectively— Regulatory Affairs and Collaborative
amended. 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. $21,250 and $40,000, respectively; Action, Office of the Assistant
List of Subjects for 16 CFR Part 1 (m) Section 621(a)(2) of the Fair Secretary—Indian Affairs; telephone
Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. (202) 273–4680, elizabeth.appel@
Administrative practice and 1681s(a)(2)—$3,756; bia.gov.
procedure, Penalties, Trade practices. (n) Section 1115(a) of the Medicare SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Text of Amendments Prescription Drug Improvement and
I. Background
Modernization Act of 2003, Public Law II. Description of Changes
For the reasons set forth in the 108–173, 21 U.S.C. 355 note—$14,142; III. Procedural Requirements
preamble, the Federal Trade (o) Section 814(a) of the Energy A. Regulatory Planning and Review (E.O.
Commission amends Title 16, chapter I, Independence and Security Act of 2007, 12866)
subchapter A, of the Code of Federal 42 U.S.C. 17304—$1,138,330; and B. Regulatory Flexibility Act
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Regulations, as follows: (p) Civil monetary penalties C. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
authorized by reference to the Federal Fairness Act
D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
24 Public Law 114–74, 701(b)(3) (amending
Trade Commission Act under any other E. Takings (E.O. 12630)
section 6 of the FCPIAA). provision of law within the jurisdiction
25 A regulatory flexibility analysis under the RFA F. Federalism (E.O. 13132)
is required only when an agency must publish a
of the Commission—refer to the G. Civil Justice Reform (E.O. 12988)
notice of proposed rulemaking for comment. See 5 amounts set forth in paragraphs (c), (d), H. Consultation with Indian Tribes (E.O.
U.S.C. 603. (e) and (f) of this section, as applicable. 13175)
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these regulations as an interim final rule 25 CFR Part 227 777; 25 U.S.C. 356; and Sec. 701, Pub. L.
and are requesting comments post- 114–74, 129 Stat. 599. Interpret or apply secs.
Indians—lands, Mineral resources, 3, 11, 35 Stat. 313, 316; sec. 8, 47 Stat. 779,
promulgation. Section 553(b) of the Mines, Oil and gas exploration, unless otherwise noted.
Administrative Procedure Act (APA) Reporting and recordkeeping
provides that, when an agency for good requirements. § 213.37 [Amended]
cause finds that ‘‘notice and public
25 CFR Part 243 ■ 8. In § 213.37, remove ‘‘$500’’ and add
procedure . . . are impracticable,
in its place ‘‘$1,250’’.
unnecessary, or contrary to the public Indians, Livestock.
interest,’’ the agency may issue a rule PART 225—OIL AND GAS,
without providing notice and an 25 CFR Part 249
GEOTHERMAL AND SOLID MINERALS
opportunity for prior public comment. Fishing, Indians. AGREEMENTS
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) finds For the reasons given in the preamble,
that there is good cause to promulgate the Department of the Interior amends ■ 9. The authority citation for part 225
this rule without first providing for Chapter I of title 25 Code of Federal is revised to read as follows:
public comment. It would not be Regulations as follows. Authority: 25 U.S.C. 2, 9, and 2101–2108;
possible to meet the deadlines imposed and Sec. 701, Pub. L. 114–74, 129 Stat. 599.
by the Act if we were to first publish a PART 140—LICENSED INDIAN
proposed rule, allow the public TRADERS § 225.37 [Amended]
sufficient time to submit comments, ■ 10. In § 225.37(a), remove ‘‘$1,000’’
analyze the comments, and publish a ■ 1. The authority citation for part 140 and add in its place ‘‘$1,591’’.
final rule. Also, BIA is promulgating is revised to read as follows:
this final rule to implement the Authority: Sec. 5, 19 Stat. 200, sec. 1, 31 PART 226—LEASING OF OSAGE
statutory directive in the Act, which Stat. 1066 as amended; 25 U.S.C. 261, 262; RESERVATION LANDS FOR OIL AND
requires agencies to publish an interim 94 Stat. 544, 18 U.S.C. 437; 25 U.S.C. 2 and GAS MINING
final rule and to update the civil penalty 9; 5 U.S.C. 301; and Sec. 701, Pub. L. 114–
amounts by applying the specified 74, 129 Stat. 599, unless otherwise noted. ■ 9. The authority citation for part 226
formula. BIA has no discretion to vary is revised to read as follows:
§ 140.3 [Amended]
the amount of the adjustment to reflect Authority: Sec. 3, 34 Stat. 543; secs. 1, 2,
■ 2. In § 140.3, remove ‘‘$500’’ and add 45 Stat. 1478; sec. 3, 52 Stat. 1034, 1035; sec.
any views or suggestions provided by
in its place ‘‘$1,250’’. 2(a), 92 Stat. 1660; and Sec. 701, Pub. L. 114–
commenters. Accordingly, it would
74, 129 Stat. 599.
serve no purpose to provide an PART 141—BUSINESS PRACTICES ON
opportunity for pre-promulgation public THE NAVAJO, HOPI AND ZUNI § 226.42 [Amended]
comment on this rule. Thus, pre- RESERVATIONS ■ 10. In § 226.42, remove ‘‘$500’’ and
promulgation notice and public
add in its place ‘‘$891’’.
comment is impracticable and ■ 3. The authority citation for part 141
unnecessary. is revised to read as follows: § 226.43 [Amended]
List of Subjects Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 25 U.S.C. 2 and 9; ■ 11. In § 226.43:
and Sec. 701, Pub. L. 114–74, 129 Stat. 599, ■ a. Remove ‘‘$50’’ each time it appears
25 CFR Part 140 unless otherwise noted. and add in each place ‘‘$89’’ wherever
Business and industry, Indians, it appears in this section.
§ 141.50 [Amended]
Penalties. ■ b. In paragraph (e), remove ‘‘$100’’
■ 4. In § 141.50, remove ‘‘five hundred and add in its place ‘‘$178’’.
25 CFR Part 141 dollars ($500)’’ and add in its place ■ c. In paragraph (f), remove ‘‘$200’’ and
Business and industry, Credit, ‘‘$1,250’’. add in its place ‘‘$356’’.
Indians—business and finance, ■ d. In paragraph (g), remove ‘‘$500’’
PART 211—LEASING OF TRIBAL and add in its place ‘‘$891’’.
Penalties.
LANDS FOR MINERAL DEVELOPMENT
25 CFR Part 211 PART 227—LEASING OF CERTAIN
■ 5. The authority citation for part 211 LANDS IN WIND RIVER INDIAN
Geothermal energy, Indians—lands, is revised to read as follows: RESERVATION, WYOMING, FOR OIL
Mineral resources, Mines, Oil and gas
Authority: Sec. 4, Act of May 11, 1938 (52 AND GAS MINING
exploration, Reporting and
Stat. 347); Act of August 1, 1956 (70 Stat.
recordkeeping requirements. 744); 25 U.S.C. 396a–g; 25 U.S.C. 2 and 9; ■ 12. The authority citation for part 227
25 CFR Part 213 and Sec. 701, Pub. L. 114–74, 129 Stat. 599, is revised to read as follows:
unless otherwise noted. Authority: Sec. 1, 39 Stat. 519; and Sec.
Indians—lands, Mineral resources,
§ 211.55 [Amended] 701, Pub. L. 114–74, 129 Stat. 599, unless
Mines, Oil and gas exploration, otherwise noted.
Reporting and recordkeeping ■ 6. In § 211.55(a), remove ‘‘$1,000’’ and
requirements. add in its place ‘‘$1,502’’. § 227.24 [Amended]
25 CFR Part 225 ■ 13. In § 227.24, remove ‘‘$500’’ and
PART 213—LEASING OF RESTRICTED add in its place ‘‘$1,250’’.
Geothermal energy, Indians—lands, LANDS FOR MEMBERS OF FIVE
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Mineral resources, Mines, Oil and gas CIVILIZED TRIBES, OKLAHOMA, FOR PART 243—REINDEER IN ALASKA
exploration, Penalties, Reporting and MINING
recordkeeping requirements, Surety ■ 14. The authority citation for part 243
bonds. ■ 7. The authority citation for part 213 is revised to read as follows:
is revised to read as follows: Authority: Sec. 12, 50 Stat. 902; 25 U.S.C.
25 CFR Part 226
Authority: Sec. 2, 35 Stat. 312; sec. 18, 41 500K; and Sec. 701, Pub. L. 114–74, 129 Stat.
Indians—lands. Stat. 426; sec. 1, 45 Stat. 495; sec. 1, 47 Stat. 599.
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§ 243.8 [Amended] collection of information in these foreign tax jurisdiction fails to meet the
■ 15. In § 243.8(a), remove ‘‘$5000.00’’ regulations will be reflected in the OMB confidentiality requirements, data
and add in its place ‘‘$5,893’’. Form 83–1, Paperwork Reduction Act safeguards, and appropriate use
Submission, associated with Form 8975. restrictions set forth in the competent
PART 249—OFF-RESERVATION authority arrangement, the United States
Background will pause exchanges of all reports with
TREATY FISHING
This document contains amendments that tax jurisdiction. Moreover, if such
■ 16. The authority citation for part 249 to 26 CFR part 1. On December 23, 2015, tax jurisdiction has adopted CbC
is revised to read as follows: a notice of proposed rulemaking (REG– reporting rules that are consistent with
Authority: 25 U.S.C. 2, and 9; 5 U.S.C. 301; 109822–15) relating to the furnishing of the 2015 Final Report for Action 13
and Sec. 701, Pub. L. 114–74, 129 Stat. 599, country-by-country (CbC) reports by (Transfer Pricing Documentation and
unless otherwise noted. certain United States persons (U.S. Country-by-Country Reporting) of the
persons) was published in the Federal Organisation for Economic Co-operation
§ 249.6 [Amended] Register (80 FR 79795). A public and Development (OECD) and Group of
■ 17. In § 249.6(b), remove ‘‘$500’’ and hearing was requested and was held on Twenty (G20) Base Erosion and Profit
add in its place ‘‘$1,250’’. May 13, 2016. Comments responding to Shifting (BEPS) Project (Final BEPS
Dated: June 24, 2016. the notice of proposed rulemaking were Report), the tax jurisdiction will not be
received. After consideration of the able to require any constituent entity of
Lawrence S. Roberts,
comments, the proposed regulations are the U.S. MNE group in the tax
Acting Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs. jurisdiction to file a CbC report. The
adopted as amended by this Treasury
[FR Doc. 2016–15534 Filed 6–29–16; 8:45 am] decision. The public comments and ability of the United States to pause
BILLING CODE 4337–15–P revisions are discussed below. exchange creates an additional incentive
for foreign tax jurisdictions to uphold
Summary of Comments and the confidentiality requirements, data
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Explanation of Revisions safeguards, and appropriate use
1. United States Participation in CbC restrictions in the competent authority
Internal Revenue Service Reporting arrangement.
26 CFR Part 1 Multiple comments expressed support 2. Form 8975, Country-by-Country
for the implementation of CbC reporting Report
[TD 9773] in the United States. However, one At the time of publication of the
RIN 1545–BM70 comment recommended that the proposed regulations, the country-by-
Treasury Department and the IRS country reporting form described in the
Country-by-Country Reporting decline to implement CbC reporting proposed regulations had not been
because, according to the comment, U.S. officially numbered and was referred to
AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
multinational enterprise (MNE) groups’ in the proposed regulations as Form
Treasury.
direct costs of compliance will exceed XXXX, Country-by-Country Report. The
ACTION: Final regulations. the United States Treasury’s revenue country-by-country reporting form
SUMMARY: This document contains final gains, and there will be high, remains under development but has
regulations that require annual country- unanticipated costs from inadvertent been officially numbered. The final
by-country reporting by certain United disclosures of sensitive information. regulations amend the proposed
States persons that are the ultimate This recommendation is not adopted. regulations to reflect the official number
parent entity of a multinational U.S. MNE groups will be subject to CbC of the form, Form 8975, Country-by-
enterprise group. The final regulations filing obligations in other countries in Country Report, (Form 8975 or CbCR).
affect United States persons that are the which they do business if the United
States does not implement CbC 3. Constituent Entities and Persons
ultimate parent entity of a multinational Required To File Form 8975
enterprise group that has annual reporting. Thus, a decision by the
revenue for the preceding annual Treasury Department and the IRS not to In the preamble to the proposed
accounting period of $850,000,000 or implement CbC reporting will result in regulations, the Treasury Department
more. no compliance cost savings to U.S. MNE and the IRS requested comments
groups. In fact, failure to adopt CbC regarding whether additional guidance
DATES: Effective Date: These regulations reporting requirements in the United was needed for determining which U.S.
are effective June 30, 2016. States may increase compliance costs persons must file Form 8975 or which
Applicability Date: For dates of because U.S. MNE groups may be entities are considered constituent
applicability, see § 1.6038–4(k). subject to CbC filing obligations in entities of the filer. Specifically, the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: multiple foreign tax jurisdictions. U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS
Melinda E. Harvey, (202) 317–6934 (not MNE groups might also be subject to requested comments on whether
a toll-free number). varying CbC filing rules and additional guidance on the definition of
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: requirements in different foreign tax a U.S. MNE group was necessary to
jurisdictions, such as requirements to address situations where U.S. generally
Paperwork Reduction Act prepare the CbC report using the local accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
The IRS intends that the information currency or language. or U.S. securities regulations permit or
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collection requirements in these In addition, CbC reports filed with the require consolidated financial
regulations will be satisfied by IRS and exchanged pursuant to a accounting for reasons other than
submitting a new reporting form, Form competent authority arrangement majority ownership, as well as
8975, Country-by-Country Report, with benefit from the confidentiality situations, if any, where U.S. GAAP or
an income tax return. For purposes of requirements, data safeguards, and U.S. securities regulations permit
the Paperwork Reduction Act, the appropriate use restrictions in the separate financial accounting with
reporting burden associated with the competent authority arrangement. If a respect to majority-owned enterprises.
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Interim final rule. | |
| Dates | This rule is effective on August 1, 2016. Comments will be accepted until August 29, 2016. | |
| Contact | Elizabeth Appel, Director, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Collaborative Action, Office of the Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs; telephone (202) 273-4680, [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 42478 | |
| RIN Number | 1076-AF32 | |
| CFR Citation | 25
CFR
140 25 CFR 141 25 CFR 211 25 CFR 213 25 CFR 225 25 CFR 226 25 CFR 227 25 CFR 243 25 CFR 249 | |
| CFR Associated | Business and Industry; Indians; Penalties; Credit; Indians-Business and Finance; Geothermal Energy; Indians-Lands; Mineral Resources; Mines; Oil and Gas Exploration; Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements; Surety Bonds; Livestock and Fishing |
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