Process for Certification of Games and "Electronic, Computer, or Other Technologic Aids" as Meeting the Classification Standards, Proposed, 25 C.F.R. 546.9.

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Tech stds2007 PRA supporting statement.doc Supporting Statement A	2008-10-15

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
182454	Proposed Classification Regulations	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3141-0013	ICR Reference No: 200810-3141-005
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 200710-3141-013
Agency/Subagency: NIGC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Process for Certification of Games and "Electronic, Computer, or Other Technologic Aids" as Meeting the Classification Standards, Proposed, 25 C.F.R. 546.9.
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Withdrawn	Conclusion Date: 12/10/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/15/2008
Terms of Clearance: The information collection request is withdrawn because it is associated with regulations that have been withdrawn by the agency.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Proposed 25 C.F.R. 546.9 creates a process for the submission (by game manufacturers), review (by independent testing laboratories), and approval (by Tribal gaming regulatory authorities) of Class II games and "electronic, computer, or other technologic aids," in order to ensure that the games and aids comply with the requirements of proposed Part 546. The information collected allows the National Indian Gaming Commission to oversee the process.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 25 USC 2701 Name of Law: Indian Gaming Regulatory Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
3141-AA31	Final or interim final rulemaking	73 FR 30508	10/10/2008

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Proposed Classification Regulations

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Proposed 25 C.F.R. § 547.4 establishes a process for assuring that technologic aids used with the play of Class II games comply with these technical standards. Proposed part 547 uses the term “Class II gaming system” to refer to any particular collection of hardware, software, and other components used to play a Class II game. Proposed 25 C.F.R. § 547.4(c) contains the general rule. A tribe’s gaming regulatory authority must require that all Class II gaming systems, or modifications thereof, be submitted to a qualified, independent testing laboratory for review and analysis of the system’s compliance with proposed part 547. As a matter of established practice, it is the game manufacturer who makes the submission to the testing laboratory, though the proposed rule also leaves open the possibility that the gaming operation may do so. The submission must include a working prototype of the complete system – all pertinent hardware and software – together with an information collection: the complete documentation and description of all functions and components. In turn, the laboratory will provide the next information collection, a written report stating that the system does or does not meet the requirements of the proposed rule and of any additional requirements adopted by the tribe’s gaming regulatory authority. The laboratory will provide the report and certification to the tribal gaming regulatory authority for its approval or disapproval of the gaming system. The tribal gaming regulatory authority must retain a copy of the lab report as long as the gaming system in question remains in play. These information collections allow Federal and tribal gaming regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with the requirements of the proposed rule for all Class II equipment offered for play to the public.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $314,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 10/15/2008

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