Interior Seeks Renewal of Tribal Gaming Compact Data
Published Date: 7/2/2026
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Summary
The Bureau of Indian Affairs wants to keep collecting info about Class III Tribal-State Gaming Compacts, which are agreements about casino gaming between tribes and states. This renewal helps make sure the paperwork stays clear and not too heavy for tribes and states. If you’re involved, you can share your thoughts by August 31, 2026—no extra costs or big changes, just smoother info sharing!
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Tribal‑State Gaming Compact Paperwork
If you are an Indian Tribe or a State government submitting Class III Tribal‑State gaming compacts or compact amendments, you must continue to provide information under OMB Control Number 1076-0172. The Bureau estimates 40 respondents per year, 200 hours to complete each response, for a total of 8,000 annual burden hours, with $0 in estimated annual nonhour costs. The public may submit comments on this collection through August 31, 2026.
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