[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 38 (Friday, February 25, 1994)] [Unknown Section] [Page 0] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 94-3935] [[Page Unknown]] [Federal Register: February 25, 1994] _______________________________________________________________________ Part III Department of the Interior _______________________________________________________________________ Bureau of Indian Affairs 25 CFR Part 141 Business Practices on the Navajo, Hopi and Zuni Reservations; Proposed Rule DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Indian Affairs 25 CFR Part 141 RIN 1076-AC87 Business Practices on the Navajo, Hopi and Zuni Reservations AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: Proposed rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is proposing to amend the general regulations in 25 CFR Part 141 deleting the references to the account ``Indian Monies, Proceeds of Labor'' and substituting ``Special Deposits,'' in their place. This regulation is being amended to correspond to current administrative procedures in eliminating the use of IMPL accounts which are to be removed from the BIA accounting system. DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 28, 1994. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be directed to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Trust Funds Management, 505 Marquette NW., Suite 700, Albuquerque, NM 87102. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jim Parris, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Trust Funds Management, 505 Marquette NW., Suite 700, Albuquerque, NM 87102, Telephone Number 505-766-3233. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This proposed rule is published in exercise of authority delegated by the Secretary of the Interior to the Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs by 209 DM 8. This proposed rulemaking action will amend Part 141 of Subchapter G of Chapter I of Title 25 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which contains general regulations pertaining to the reservation businesses and prescribes rules for the licensing of non-member businesses, pawnbrokers and traders who engage in retail business on the Navajo, Hopi, and Zuni Reservations, as required by 25 U.S.C. 261, 262, 263 and 264. Pursuant to the amendments contained in Pub. L. 97-257, title I, Sec. 100 (Sept. 10, 1982, 96 Stat. 839.) which provide that, ``No funds shall be deposited in such `Indian monies, proceeds of labor' (IMPL) accounts after September 30, 1982,'' all deposits to IMPL accounts were discontinued. The IMPL accounts will be removed from the BIA accounting system and are no longer available for use. The references to, ``Indian Monies, Proceeds of Labor'' accounts contained in Sec. 141.10(d) and Sec. 141.33(d) are therefore no longer valid, and are being changed to refer to ``Special Deposits'' accounts, in accordance with the requirements of 25 CFR part 114. The primary author of this proposed rule is Loren J. Farmer, Policy, Analysis and Evaluation Staff, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Trust Funds Management, 505 Marquette NW., Suite 700, Albuquerque, NM 87102. The policy of the Department of the Interior is, whenever practical, to afford the public an opportunity to participate in the rulemaking process. Accordingly, interested persons may submit written comments regarding the proposed rule to the office identified in the Addresses section of this document. The Department has certified to the Office of Management and Budget that these proposed regulations meet the applicable standards provided in sections 2(a) and 2(b)(2) of Executive Order 12778. The Department has determined that this document is not a significant rule under Executive Order 12866 and will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.). In accordance with Executive Order 12630, the Department has determined that this proposed rule does not have significant takings implications. The Department has determined that this rule does not have significant federalism effects. The Department has determined that this proposed rule does not constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment and that no detailed statement is required pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. There are no new information collection requirements requiring approval of the Office of Management and Budget under 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. List of Subjects in 25 CFR Part 141 Business and industry, Credit, Indians-business and finance, Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. For reasons set out in the preamble, part 141 of title 25, Chapter I of the Code of Federal Regulations is proposed to be amended as set forth below. PART 141 BUSINESS PRACTICES ON THE NAVAJO, HOPI AND ZUNI RESERVATIONS 1. The authority citation for 25 CFR part 141 is revised to read as follows: Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 25 U.S.C. 2, 9. 2. Sections 141.10(d) and 141.33(d) are revised to read as follows: Sec. 141.10 License fees for reservation businesses. * * * * * (d) All fees are payable to the Area Director and shall be deposited to the credit of the account ``Special Deposits.'' Sec. 141.33 Fees for pawnbroker license. * * * * * (d) All fees are payable to the Area Director and shall be deposited to the credit of the account ``Special Deposits.'' Dated: February 1, 1994. Ada E. Deer, Assistant Secretary --Indian Affairs. [FR Doc. 94-3935 Filed 2-24-94; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-02-P