Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act; Minimum Standards of Character

This is an Interim Final Rule with comment period implementing regulations as mandated by section 408 of the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act (the "Act"), as amended by section 814 of the Native American Laws Technical Corrections Act of 2000, that prescribe minimum standards of character and suitability of employment criteria for individuals who are employed or are being considered for employment in positions with duties and responsibilities that involve regular contact with or control over Indian children. We will send copies of this Interim Final Rule to each Indian Tribe. The IHS welcomes comments regarding this Interim Final Rule especially from the Tribes and Tribal organizations affected by them.