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NIGC Notice on Information Collection Renewal Comment Period

The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) is seeking public comments on its renewal requests for several information collections. These include submissions related to Indian gaming management contracts, fee payments, internal control standards, facility licenses, and technical standards for Class II gaming systems. The comment period deadline is December 29, 2025.

NIGC Notice on Information Collection Renewals

The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) is seeking public comment on the renewal of several information collections related to Indian gaming. These collections cover management contracts, fee payments, internal control standards, facility licenses, and technical standards for gaming systems. The comment period closes on November 24, 2025.

NIGC Direct Final Rule on Gaming Ordinance Submissions

The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) is issuing a direct final rule to remove the requirement for tribes to submit a copy of their dispute resolution procedures when submitting gaming ordinances or amendments. This change is effective December 1, 2025, unless significant adverse comments are received by October 30, 2025.

NIGC Adopts Annual Fee Rates and Fingerprint Processing Fee

The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) has adopted its annual fee rates for fiscal year 2026, maintaining the current rates of 0.00% for tier 1 and 0.08% for tier 2. The fingerprint processing fee also remains unchanged at $44 per card. These rates are effective November 1, 2025.

NIGC Withdraws Direct Final Rule on Facility License Notifications

The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) is withdrawing its direct final rule on Facility License Notifications, originally published on September 29, 2025. This withdrawal is due to the receipt of adverse comments, and the NIGC may propose a new rulemaking in the future.

National Indian Gaming Commission Facility License Notifications Rule

The National Indian Gaming Commission has issued a direct final rule amending facility license notification procedures. This rule modifies the notice period and submission requirements for facility licenses, with an effective date of November 28, 2025.

National Indian Gaming Commission: Submission of Gaming Ordinance or Resolution

The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) has issued a direct final rule regarding the submission of gaming ordinances or resolutions. This rule, effective December 1, 2025, establishes updated requirements for tribal nations submitting these documents.

National Indian Gaming Commission Fee Rate and Fingerprint Fees

The National Indian Gaming Commission has published a notice regarding updated fee rates and fingerprint fees. This notice details the adjusted costs associated with services provided by the commission.

National Indian Gaming Commission: Withdrawal of Facility License Rule

The National Indian Gaming Commission is withdrawing a direct final rule concerning facility license notifications. This withdrawal pertains to a rule that was published on September 29, 2025, and was set to become effective on November 24, 2025.

Notice: Information Collections Renewals Under Paperwork Reduction Act

The National Indian Gaming Commission has published a notice regarding the renewal of information collections under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will review these collections, with a public comment deadline of December 29, 2025.