other · US Department of the Interior · Published 2016-06-14 · Effective 2016-12-12 · 81 FR 38778
Document
Document number
2016-13686
Federal Register citation
81 FR 38778
CFR reference
25 CFR 23
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Sub-agency
US Department of the Interior
Publication date
2016-06-14
Effective date
2016-12-12
Interior docket
K00103 12/13 A3A10
Abstract
This final rule adds a new subpart to the Department of the Interior's (Department) regulations implementing the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), to improve ICWA implementation. The final rule addresses requirements for State courts in ensuring implementation of ICWA in Indian child-welfare proceedings and requirements for States to maintain records under ICWA.