[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 177 (Tuesday, September 14, 1999)] [Notices] [Page 49819] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-23898] [[Page 49819]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Indian Affairs Information Collection for Part 13, Tribal Reassumption of Jurisdiction Over Child Custody Proceedings
Agency
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.
Action
Notice of emergency clearance and request for comments.
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Summary
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.) this notice announces that the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs approved an information collection request for emergency clearance under 5 CFR 1320.13. The information collection, Tribal Reassumption of Jurisdiction over Child Custody Proceedings, is cleared under OMB Control Number 1076-0112 through December 31, 1999. We are seeking comments from interested parties to renew the clearance.
Dates
Written comments must be submitted on or before November 15, 1999.
Addresses
Comments should be sent to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Division of Social Services, 1849 C Street, NW, MS-4660-MIB, Washington, DC 20240.
For Further Information Contact
Interested persons may obtain copies of the information collection requests without charge by contacting Mr. Larry Blair, (202) 208-2479, Facsimile number (202) 208-5113.
Supplementary Information
I. Abstract
The Department has issued regulations prescribing procedures by which an Indian tribe may reassume jurisdiction over Indian child proceedings when a state asserts any jurisdiction. Tribes have the right to pursue this alternative because this action is authorized by the Indian Child Welfare Act, Public Law 95-608, 92 Stat. 3069, 25 U.S.C. 1918.
II. Request for Comments
The Department invites comments on: (1) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Bureau, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) The accuracy of the Bureau's estimate of the burden of the information collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and, (4) Ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated electronic, mechanical, or other collection techniques or forms of information technology. Please note that your comments must include your name and address. The list of commentors will be available upon request in compliance with the Freedom of Information Act. If you wish this information withheld you must state it prominently at the beginning of your comments. We will protect your privacy to the extent regulations allow.
III. Data
(1) Title of the Information Collection: Tribal Reassumption of Jurisdiction Over Child Custody Proceedings. (2) Summary of Collection of Information: The collection of information will ensure that the provisions of Pub. L. 95-608 are met. (3) Affected Entities: Federally recognized tribes who submit tribal reassumption petitions for review and approval by the Secretary of the Interior. (4) Frequency of Response: Annually. (5) Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 2. (6) Estimated Time Per Application: 8 hours. (7) Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 16 hours.
Dated: August 30, 1999. Kevin Gover, Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs. [FR Doc. 99-23898 Filed 9-13-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-02-P