Respondents are Native American tribes or individuals who request real property acquisition for trust status. No specific form is used but respondents supply information so that the Secretary may make an evaluation and determination in accordance with established Federal factors, rules, and policies.
US Code:
25 USC 2202 et seq
Name of Law: Indian Land Consolidation Act
US Code:
25 USC 465
Name of Law: Indian Reorganization Act
This program change implements a U.S. District Court decision holding that the Department has the statutory authority to take Alaska land into trust for Alaska Natives outside of Metlakatla subsequent to the enactment of Alaska Native Claim Settlement Act, and vacating the provision of the regulations prohibiting the Department from taking Alaska land into trust. We came to this estimate based on our experience that, with approximately 60% of all tribes in the 48 states, approximately 150 off-reservation applications are submitted each year. The program change would allow the remaining 40% of tribes the opportunity to submit applications, so we increased our estimate of off-reservation applications by 40%.
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.