Bureau of Indian Affairs Information Collection Renewal Consultation

Detected March 15th, 2026

Summary

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is seeking public comment on the proposed renewal of an information collection. This notice provides an opportunity for stakeholders to comment on the necessity, accuracy, utility, and clarity of the proposed information collection requirements.

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What changed

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) has issued a notice requesting public comment on the proposed renewal of an existing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This action is part of the BIA's ongoing effort to minimize public reporting burdens and assess the impact of its information collection requirements. The notice specifically solicits feedback on the practical utility of the information, the accuracy of burden estimates, and potential methods to enhance data quality and minimize respondent burden, including electronic submission.

Interested parties are invited to submit comments by November 6, 2023. The BIA is particularly interested in comments addressing the necessity and utility of the collection, the accuracy of burden estimates, and ways to improve the quality and clarity of the information to be collected. This consultation period is crucial for regulated entities and other stakeholders to voice concerns or suggestions regarding the information collection, which may influence the final renewal terms and reporting requirements.

What to do next

Review the proposed information collection request (ICR) from the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Submit comments regarding the necessity, utility, accuracy, and clarity of the ICR by November 6, 2023.
Consider suggesting methods to minimize the burden of the collection on respondents.

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ACTION:

Notice of information collection; request for comment.

SUMMARY:

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) are proposing to renew an information
collection.

DATES:

Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before November 6, 2023.

ADDRESSES:

Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection request (ICR) should be sent within 30 days of
publication of this notice to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) through https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRA/icrPublicCommentRequest?ref_nbr=202212-1076-009 or by visiting https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain and selecting “Currently under Review—Open for Public Comments” and then scrolling down to the “Department of the Interior.”

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

To request additional information about this ICR, contact Steven Mullen, Information Collection Clearance Officer, Office
of Regulatory Affairs and Collaborative Action—Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1001 Indian School Road NW,
Suite 229, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104; comments@bia.gov; (202) 924-2650. Individuals in the United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may
dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay services. You may also view the ICR at https://www.reginfo.gov/public/Forward?SearchTarget=PRA&textfield=1076-0100.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), we provide the general public and other Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on new,
proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps us assess the impact of our information collection
requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. It also helps the public understand our information collection requirements
and provide the requested data in the desired format.

A
Federal Register
notice with a 60-day public comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on January
5, 2023 (88 FR 879). No comments were received.

As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, we are again soliciting comments from the public
and other Federal agencies on the proposed ICR that is described below. We are especially interested in public comment addressing
the following:

(1) Whether or not the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including
whether or not the information will have practical utility;

(2) The accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this collection of information, 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) How might the agency minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through
the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information
technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of response.

Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. Before including your address, phone number,
email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including
your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to
withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.

Abstract: Section 5 of the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5108) and the Indian Land Consolidation Act of January
12, 1983 (25 U.S.C. 2202) authorize the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary), in his/her discretion, to acquire lands through
purchase, relinquishment, gift, exchange, or assignment within or without existing reservations for the purpose of providing
land for Indian Tribes. Other specific laws also authorize the Secretary to acquire lands for individual Indians and Tribes.
Regulations implementing the acquisition authority are at 25 CFR 151. In order for the Secretary to acquire land on behalf
of individual Indians and Tribes, the BIA must collect certain information to identify the party(ies) involved and to describe
the land in question. The Secretary also solicits additional information deemed necessary to make a determination to accept
or reject an application to take land into trust for the individual Indian or Tribe, as set out in 25 CFR 151. This information
collection allows the BIA to review applications for compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements. No specific form
is used.

Title of Collection: Acquisition of Trust Land.

OMB Control Number: 1076-0100.

Form Number: None.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents/Affected Public: Individual Indians and Federally Recognized Indian Tribes seeking acquisition of land into trust status.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 500.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 500.

Estimated Completion Time per Response: Ranges from 100 to 150 hours.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 55,000.

Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain a Benefit.

Frequency of Collection: On occasion.

Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: $0.

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.

The authority for this action is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

Steven Mullen, Information Collection Clearance Officer, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Collaborative Action—Indian Affairs. [FR Doc. 2023-22225 Filed 10-4-23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4337-15-P