87 FR 226 pg. 72505 - Indian Gaming; Approval of Tribal-State Class III Gaming Compact in the State of Washington
Type: NOTICEVolume: 87Number: 226Page: 72505
Page: 72505Docket number: [2231A2100DD/AAKC001030/A0A501010.999900]
FR document: [FR Doc. 2022-25634 Filed 11-23-22; 8:45 am]
Agency: Interior Department
Sub Agency: Indian Affairs Bureau
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Indian Affairs
[2231A2100DD/AAKC001030/A0A501010.999900]
Indian Gaming; Approval of Tribal-State Class III Gaming Compact in the State of Washington
AGENCY:
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.
ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY:
This notice publishes the approval of the Fourth Amendment to the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation and the State of Washington Gaming Compact (Amendment) providing for Class III gaming between the Yakama Nation (Nation) and the State of Washington (State).
DATES:
The Amendment takes effect on November 25, 2022.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ms. Paula L. Hart, Director, Office of Indian Gaming, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary-Policy and Economic Development, Washington, DC 20240, paula.hart@bia.gov, (202) 219-4066.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Under section 11 of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), Public Law 100-497, 25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq., the Secretary of the Interior shall publish in the Federal Register notice of approved Tribal-State compacts for the purpose of engaging in Class III gaming activities on Indian lands. As required by 25 CFR 293.4, all compacts and amendments are subject to review and approval by the Secretary. The Amendment permits the Nation to establish an additional gaming facility and engage in sports wagering. The Amendment makes technical amendments to update and add various definitions in the compact. The Amendment is approved.
Bryan Newland,
Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2022-25634 Filed 11-23-22; 8:45 am]
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