[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 242 (Friday, December 17, 1999)] [Notices] [Page 70725] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-32713] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 submission to OMB.
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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 Bureau of Indian Affairs is submitting an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs for clearance and extension. The information collection, Tribal Reassumption of Jurisdiction over Child Custody Proceedings, is cleared under OMB Control Number 1076-0112 through December 31, 1999.
Dates
Submit comments on or before January 18, 2000.
Addresses
Written comments should be sent directly to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Desk Officer for the Department of Interior, Room 10102, 725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503. Send a copy of your comments to Larry Blair, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Division of Social Services, 1849 C Street NW, MS RM 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, Pub. L. 95-608, 92 Stat. 3069, 25 U.S.C. 1918. We sought comments from interested parties to renew the clearance, but did not receive any.
II. Request for Comments
The Department invited 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, any comments, names and addresses concerning this submission will be available for public review during regular business hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). If you wish your name and address withheld, you must state this prominently at the beginning of your comment. We will honor your request to the extent allowable by law. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
III. Data
Title of the Information Collection: Tribal Reassumption of Jurisdiction Over Child Custody Proceedings. Summary of Collection of Information: The collection of information will ensure that the provisions of Public Law 95-608 are met. Affected Entities: Federally recognized tribes who submit tribal reassumption petitions for review and approval by the Secretary of the Interior. Frequency of Response: Annually. Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 2. Estimated Time Per Application: 8 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 16 hours. BIA Information Collection Clearance Officer: Ruth Bajema, 202-208- 2574.
Dated: December 3, 1999. Kevin Gover, Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs. [FR Doc. 99-32713 Filed 12-16-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-02-P