In accordance
with the Paperwork Reduction Act and 5 CFR 1320, this information
collection is approved for use through May 31, 1990. Should the
Bureau of Indian Affairs subsequently resubmit this information
collection for OMB review the following issues must be addressed:
(1) A detailed explanation of the "practical utility" of the
information requested related to each criterion in 25 CFR subsecti
83.7 a-g. (2) Describe what steps the BIA has taken in the last
three years to consult with interested individuals or groups in
order to minimize the burden of this information collection. (3)
Describe in depth any recommendations the BIA has received from
either prospective or past respondents that might reduce the
information collection burdent associated with this information
request and, (4) what actions if any, the BIA has taken on the
basis of these recommendations to reduce the associated burden of
this collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/1990
05/31/1990
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THE REGULATIONS CONTAIN SEVEN CRITERIA
TO BE ADDRESSED BY AMERICAN INDIAN GROUPS SEEKING FEDERAL
ACKNOWLEDGMENT. THE PROCESS PROVIDES GROUPS AN OPPORTUNITY TO
PRESENT THEIR ARGUMENTS FOR RECOGNITION.
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.