PRESCRIBES THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES GOVERNING PAYMENT OF "SIOUX BENEFITS"
UNDER THE 1889 SIOUX ALLOTMENT ACT, AS AMENDED, THE 1928 SIOUX
BENEFITS ACT, AND SECTION 14 OF THE 1934 INDIAN REORGANIZATION ACT
(25 U.S.C. 474). THE DATA ON THIS FORM IS USED BY THE BIA TO
DETERMINE THE APPLICANT'S ELIGIBILITY FOR SIOUX BENEFITS.
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:
(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;
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.