[June 28, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 123)] [Unified Agenda] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [frwais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID: f:ua040411.wais] [Page 37658-37731] Department of the Interior ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Part XI ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Semiannual Regulatory Agenda [[Page 37658]] DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI) _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of the Secretary 25 CFR Ch. I 30 CFR Chs. II and VII 36 CFR Ch. I 43 CFR Subtitle A, Chs. I and II 48 CFR Ch. 14 50 CFR Chs. I and IV Semiannual Regulatory Agenda AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Interior. ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda. _______________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY: This notice provides the semiannual agenda of rules scheduled for review or development between spring 2004 and fall 2004. The Regulatory Flexibility Act and Executive Order 12866 require publication of the agenda. ADDRESSES: Unless otherwise indicated, all agency contacts are located at the Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You should direct all comments and inquiries with regard to these rules to the appropriate agency contact. You should direct general comments relating to the agenda to the Office of Executive Secretariat, Department of the Interior, at the address above or on 202-208-5257 or 202-208-3071. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: With this publication, the Department satisfies the requirement of Executive Order 12866 that the Department publish an agenda of rules that we have issued or expect to issue and of currently effective rules that we have scheduled for review. Simultaneously, the Department meets the requirement of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) to publish an agenda in April and October of each year identifying rules that will have significant economic effects on a substantial number of small entities. We have specifically identified in the agenda rules that will have such effects. Dated: June 7, 2004. Richard A. Stephan, Federal Register Liaison Officer. Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1494 Natural Resource Damage Assessments: Type B Procedures................................ 1090-AA29 1495 Department Hearings and Appeals; Procedures Applicable in Adjudications Before the 1090-AA73 Hearings Division..................................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1496 Mandatory Conditions Review Process................................................... 1090-AA91 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1497 Department Hearings and Appeals; Special Rules Applicable to Public Land Hearings and 1090-AA68 Appeals............................................................................... 1498 Amendment of Authority to Grant Stays of BLM Grazing Decisions........................ 1090-AA84 1499 Special Rules Applicable to Surface Coal Mining Hearings and Appeals.................. 1090-AA92 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Acquisition and Property Management--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1500 Woody Biomass Utilization............................................................. 1084-AA00 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Hearings and Appeals--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1501 Implementation of the Access to Justice Act in Agency Proceedings..................... 1094-AA48 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 37659]] United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1502 Interagency Guidance for the Prescription of Fishways Pursuant to Section 18 of the 1018-AH42 Federal Power Act..................................................................... 1503 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Conservation Education; 50 CFR 17.21... 1018-AI66 1504 Migratory Bird Permits; Regulations Governing Possession of Migratory Birds for 1018-AI97 Educational Purposes.................................................................. 1505 Humane and Healthful Transport of Wild Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, and Amphibians to the 1018-AJ24 United States......................................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1506 Seizure and Forfeiture Procedures -- 50 CFR Part 12................................... 1018-AC89 1507 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)....................... 1018-AD87 1508 Migratory Bird Permits: Scientific Collecting Permits................................. 1018-AE63 1509 U.S. Proposals for CITES Appendix III; American Eel................................... 1018-AF09 1510 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Bald Eagle Throughout 1018-AF21 the Lower 48 States From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species................ 1511 Humane and Healthful Transport of Wild Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, and Amphibians to the 1018-AF27 United States......................................................................... 1512 Importation, Exportation, and Transportation of Wildlife, 50 CFR Part 14.............. 1018-AF46 1513 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Reclassification of the 1018-AG00 Straight-Horned Markhor Population of the Torghar Region of Baluchistan, Pakistan, From Endangered to Threatened......................................................... 1514 Federal Falconry Standards and Falconry Permitting.................................... 1018-AG11 1515 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting the Gulf Coast Distinct 1018-AG40 Population Segment of the Brown Pelican Population in the Southeastern United States.. 1516 Wild Bird Conservation Act: Review of Approved List of Captive-Bred Species........... 1018-AG64 1517 Injurious Wildlife -- Addition of Black Carp.......................................... 1018-AG70 1518 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of the Miami Blue Butterfly.... 1018-AH30 1519 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential 1018-AH44 Experimental Population for the Boulder Darter and the Spotfin Chub in Shoal Creek, Alabama and Tennessee................................................................. 1520 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the Gila Trout From 1018-AH57 Endangered to Threatened with a Special Rule.......................................... 1521 Corrections to Rights-of-Way Regulations.............................................. 1018-AI12 1522 North American Wetlands Conservation Act and Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation 1018-AI13 Act Grant Administration Policies..................................................... 1523 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for 5 Guam Species.... 1018-AI25 1524 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C--Nonrural 1018-AI38 Determinations........................................................................ 1525 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Reclassification of the 1018-AI41 American Crocodile From Endangered to Threatened...................................... 1526 Import of Polar Bear Trophies From Canada; Finding for the Gulf of Boothia Population. 1018-AI65 1527 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Central California Distinct 1018-AI68 Population Segment of California Tiger Salamander as Threatened; Reclassifying Sonoma County and Santa Barbara County....................................................... 1528 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of the Arizona Agave......... 1018-AI79 1529 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Nonessential Experimental 1018-AI80 Population of the Northern Aplomado Falcon............................................ 1530 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Downlisting the Wood Bison From 1018-AI83 Endangered to Threatened.............................................................. 1531 U.S. Proposals for CITES Appendix III; Black Cohosh................................... 1018-AI91 1532 Migratory Bird Permits; Military Readiness Exemption.................................. 1018-AI92 1533 Endangered Species and Pesticide Regulation........................................... 1018-AI95 1534 Revision of Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations........................................ 1018-AI98 1535 Revision of the Regulations Governing the Transport of Eagle Feathers................. 1018-AJ00 1536 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting the Eastern Distinct 1018-AJ03 Population Segment of the Gray Wolf................................................... 1537 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AJ07 Colorado Butterfly Plant.............................................................. 1538 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AJ09 Fish Slough Milk Vetch................................................................ 1539 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AJ10 Munz's Onion.......................................................................... 1540 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AJ11 Spreading Navarretia and the San Jacinto Valley Crownscale............................ 1541 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AJ12 Coastal-Puget Sound, St. Mary-Belly River, and Jarbidge River Population Segments of Bull Trout............................................................................ [[Page 37660]] 1542 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Salt Creek Tiger Beetle.... 1018-AJ13 1543 Injurious Wildlife; Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys Molitrix)......................... 1018-AT29 1544 Wild Bird Conservation Act; Review of Regulations To Allow Imports of Exotic Wild 1018-AT30 Birds................................................................................. 1545 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of Mexican Bobcat from List 1018-AT31 of Endangered Species................................................................. 1546 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Termination of the Southern 1018-AT34 Sea Otter Translocation Program....................................................... 1547 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Amendment to the Nonessential 1018-AT36 Experimental Population Rule for the Mexican Gray Wolf................................ 1548 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Reclassification of the 1018-AT37 Virginia Northern Flying Squirrel From Endangered to Threatened....................... 1549 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Removal of the Yellowstone 1018-AT38 Grizzly Bear Population From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species............ 1550 2004-2005 Refuge-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations....................... 1018-AT40 1551 Land Conservation Planning (Refuge Manual Chapter 602 FW 2)........................... 1018-AT41 1552 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Boreal Toad................ 1018-AT43 1553 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart A and Subpart B 1018-AT47 1554 Marine Mammals: Revised Definition of ``Authentic Native Articles of Handicrafts and 1018-AT48 Clothing''............................................................................ 1555 Injurious Wildlife; Bighead Carp (Hypophthalmichthys Nobilis)......................... 1018-AT49 1556 Revised Definition of ``Destruction or Adverse Modification'' for Endangered Species 1018-AT50 Act Section 7 Consultations........................................................... 1557 Listing the Miami Blue Butterfly as Endangered; Listing the Cassius Blue, Ceraunus 1018-AT51 Blue, and Nickerbean (Ammon) Blue Butterflies as Threatened Due to Similarity of Appearance to the Miami Blue.......................................................... 1558 Migratory Bird Hunting; Proposed 2004-05 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations 1018-AT53 (Preliminary) with Requests for Indian Tribal Proposals............................... 1559 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Special Rule to Control the Trade in 1018-AT54 Threatened Beluga Sturgeon............................................................ 1560 CITES Appendix-III Listing of the Sea Cucumber (Isostichopus fuscus) by the Government 1018-AT55 of Ecuador............................................................................ 1561 Special Rule Reclassifying Argentinian Broad-Snouted Caiman Population From Endangered 1018-AT56 to Threatened......................................................................... 1562 Migratory Bird Permits; Changes in Regulations Governing Raptor Propagation........... 1018-AT60 1563 Listing of Five Foreign Birds Under the Endangered Species Act........................ 1018-AT62 1564 Migratory Bird Permits; Federal Falconry Standards; Adding Connecticut to the List of 1018-AT63 States That Meet Federal Falconry Standards........................................... 1565 Permit Revocation Regulations for Endangered Species Act Incidental Take Permits...... 1018-AT64 1566 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designating Manatee Protection Areas in 1018-AT65 Lee County, FL........................................................................ 1567 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Buena Vista Lake Shrew Critical Habitat 1018-AT66 Designation........................................................................... 1568 Migratory Bird Hunting: Revision of Language Used in Regulations for Approving 1018-AT67 Nontoxic Shot for Use in Waterfowl Hunting............................................ 1569 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AT68 California Tiger Salamander, Central DPS; 50 CFR 17................................... 1570 Regulations to Implement the Captive Wildlife Safety Act.............................. 1018-AT69 1571 Seasons, Harvest Limits, Methods, and Means Related to Taking of Wildlife for 1018-AT70 Subsistence Uses during 2005-06 Regulatory Year (Subpart D)........................... 1572 Reserved/Excepted Rights Management (Miscellaneous Receipts).......................... 1018-AT71 1573 Mosquito and Mosquito-Borne Disease Management........................................ 1018-AT72 1574 Strategic Growth of the National Wildlife Refuge System............................... 1018-AT73 1575 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Coachella Valley Milk-Vetch Critical 1018-AT74 Habitat Designation................................................................... 1576 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Thread-Leaved Brodiaea Critical Habitat 1018-AT75 Designation........................................................................... 1577 Migratory Bird Hunting; 2005-2006 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations............. 1018-AT76 1578 Migratory Bird Subsistence Harvest in Alaska; Proposed Spring/Summer Subsistence 1018-AT77 Annual Harvest Regulations for Migratory Birds in Alaska During the 2005 Subsistence Season................................................................................ 1579 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AT78 San Miguel Island Fox, Santa Rosa Island Fox, Santa Cruz Island Fox, and Santa Catalina Island Fox................................................................... 1580 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Salt Creek Tiger Beetle Critical 1018-AT79 Habitat Designation................................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 37661]] United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1581 List of Migratory Birds............................................................... 1018-AB72 1582 General Provisions and General Permit Procedures--50 CFR Part 13...................... 1018-AC57 1583 Importation of Captive-Bred Exotic Birds Into the United States From Breeding 1018-AF44 Facilities in Other Countries......................................................... 1584 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Tibetan Antelope....................... 1018-AF49 1585 U.S. Proposals for CITES Appendix III; Certain Turtle Species......................... 1018-AF69 1586 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for 12 Species of 1018-AG23 Picture-Wing Flies From the Hawaiian Islands.......................................... 1587 National Wildlife Refuge System; Mission, Goals, and Purposes......................... 1018-AG46 1588 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Johnston's Frankenia 1018-AH53 From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species.................................... 1589 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Reclassification from Endangered to Threatened 1018-AH55 Status for Marianna Fruit Bat (Guam), and Threatened Status for Marianna Fruit Bat (CNMI)................................................................................ 1590 Addition of the Great White Shark and the Cape Stag Beetles to Appendix III Under 1018-AH66 CITES................................................................................. 1591 Audit Resolution Policy............................................................... 1018-AH69 1592 Importation of Exotic Wild Birds Into the United States; Adding Blue-Fronted Amazon 1018-AH89 Parrots From Argentina's Approved Sustainable Use Management Plan to the Approved List of Non-Captive Bred Species........................................................... 1593 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revisions to the Regulations Applicable 1018-AH93 to Permits Issued Under the Endangered Species Act.................................... 1594 Public Notice for CITES Appendix III Listing of Spanish Cedar and Bigleaf Mahogany by 1018-AH99 the Government of Peru................................................................ 1595 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of Two Australian Parakeets 1018-AI04 From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species.................................... 1596 Migratory Bird Hunting and Permits; Regulations for Managing Harvest of Light Goose 1018-AI07 Populations........................................................................... 1597 Addition by Indonesia of Ramin to Appendix III Under the Convention on International 1018-AI08 Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora................................... 1598 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Tinian Monarch 1018-AI14 Flycatcher From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species......................... 1599 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Topeka Shiner. 1018-AI20 1600 Migratory Bird Permits; Regulations for Managing Resident Canada Geese Populations.... 1018-AI32 1601 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Southwest Alaskan Distinct 1018-AI44 Population Segment of the Northern Sea Otter.......................................... 1602 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AI52 Columbia-Klamath Distinct Population Segment of the Bull Trout........................ 1603 Migratory Bird Permits; Eiderdown From Iceland........................................ 1018-AI64 1604 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Permits for Foreign Listed Species..... 1018-AI67 1605 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AI71 San Diego Fairy Shrimp................................................................ 1606 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AI72 California Gnatcatcher................................................................ 1607 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 11 1018-AI73 Mobile River Basin Freshwater Mussels................................................. 1608 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AI76 Five Appalachian Mussels.............................................................. 1609 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for a 1018-AI77 Plant, the Pierson's Milkvetch........................................................ 1610 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for a 1018-AI78 Plant, the Lane Mountain Milkvetch.................................................... 1611 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for the Scimitar- 1018-AI82 Horned Oryx, Addax, and Dama Gazelle.................................................. 1612 Changes in List of Species in Appendices to the Convention on International Trade in 1018-AI90 Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora............................................ 1613 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of Eggert's Sunflower From the 1018-AJ08 List of Endangered and Threatened Species............................................. 1614 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AJ15 Mexican Spotted Owl................................................................... 1615 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; De-designation of Manatee Protection 1018-AJ23 Areas in Florida...................................................................... 1616 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart D 1018-AJ25 -- 2004-2005 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Wildlife.................................. 1617 Extension of Existing Amended 4(d) Rule for Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse in Colorado 1018-AJ26 and Wyoming........................................................................... 1618 Migratory Bird Hunting; Approval of Hevi-Steel as a Nontoxic Shot Material for 1018-AT32 Waterfowl Hunting..................................................................... 1619 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AT42 Arroyo Toad........................................................................... 1620 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AT44 California Tiger Salamander Santa Barbara County Distinct Population Segment.......... 1621 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AT45 Riverside Fairy Shrimp................................................................ [[Page 37662]] 1622 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart 1018-AT46 D; 2005-2006 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Shellfish Regulations..................... 1623 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Emergency Critical Habitat Designation 1018-AT57 for Santa Ana Sucker.................................................................. 1624 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in AK: Specifying Ratios of 1018-AT58 Interests/Qualifications of Members of Federal Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils. 1625 Conferring Designated Port Status on Memphis, TN, Louisville, KY, and Houston, TX..... 1018-AT59 1626 Regulations for Nonessential Experimental Populations of the Western Distinct 1018-AT61 Population Segment of the Gray Wolf................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1627 Implementation of the 1994 Amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act............. 1018-AE72 1628 Taking of Marine Mammals by Level B Harassment; Issuance of General Authorization for 1018-AF26 Scientific Research and Permits for Photography, Educational, and Commercial Purposes. 1629 Injurious Wildlife; Addition of the Asian Swamp Eel................................... 1018-AF53 1630 Policy on General Conservation Permits................................................ 1018-AF63 1631 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of Endangered Status and 1018-AG16 Designation of Critical Habitat for the Gila Chub..................................... 1632 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Dolly Varden as a 1018-AH68 Threatened Species in Washington Due to Similarity of Appearance to Bull Trout........ 1633 Release of Captive-Reared Mallards.................................................... 1018-AI05 1634 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing and Designation of Critical 1018-AI15 Habitat for Three Snails and One Amphipod............................................. 1635 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AI48 Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy Owl.......................................................... 1636 Migratory Bird Permits; Revisions to General Exceptions............................... 1018-AI96 1637 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of the Western Distinct 1018-AJ04 Population Segment of the Gray Wolf................................................... 1638 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AJ16 California Red-legged Frog............................................................ 1639 Injurious Wildlife Species; Boiga Snakes.............................................. 1018-AT28 1640 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Amendment To Manatee Protection Areas 1018-AT39 in Florida (Barge Canal Exception).................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1641 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Endangered Status for Three 1018-AG09 Plants From the Mariana Islands and Guam.............................................. 1642 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting the Hoover's Woolly-Star From 1018-AG41 the List of Endangered and Threatened Species......................................... 1643 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Three Coastal 1018-AG88 California Plants..................................................................... 1644 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Truckee Barberry From 1018-AH47 the List of Endangered and Threatened Species......................................... 1645 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Guam Broadbill and 1018-AH50 Mariana Mallard From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species.................... 1646 Endangered and Threatened Plants; Reclassification of the Missouri Bladderpod From 1018-AH59 Endangered to Threatened.............................................................. 1647 Export of Live Alligators............................................................. 1018-AH65 1648 Eagle Permits: New Definitions, Permits for Incidental Taking of Bald Eagles Necessary 1018-AH74 To Protect Other Interests in Any Particular Locality................................. 1649 Migratory Bird Permits; Regulations Governing Rehabilitation Activities............... 1018-AH87 1650 Marine Mammals: Incidental Take During Specified Activities (Beaufort Sea Polar Bear 1018-AH92 and Walrus)........................................................................... 1651 Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program................................................ 1018-AH98 [[Page 37663]] 1652 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Beluga Sturgeon........................ 1018-AI11 1653 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of the Rota Bridled White-Eye.. 1018-AI16 1654 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Ventura Marsh 1018-AI21 Milkvetch............................................................................. 1655 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of the San Miguel Island Fox, 1018-AI28 Santa Rosa Island Fox, Santa Cruz Island Fox, and Santa Catalina Island Fox........... 1656 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Slickspot Peppergrass...... 1018-AI50 1657 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AI69 Desert Yellowhead..................................................................... 1658 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AI74 Braun's Rockcress..................................................................... 1659 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for the Dugong in the 1018-AI81 Republic of Palau..................................................................... 1660 Safe Harbor Agreements and Candidate Conservation Agreements With Assurances; 1018-AI85 Revisions to the Regulations.......................................................... 1661 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subparts C and D; 2004- 1018-AI89 2005 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Shellfish......................................... 1662 Endangered Species Act Counterpart Section 7 Consultation Regulations for Implementing 1018-AJ02 the National Fire Plan................................................................ 1663 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Eggert's Sunflower From 1018-AJ17 the List of Endangered and Threatened Species......................................... 1664 Migratory Bird Subsistence Harvest in Alaska; Proposed Spring/Summer Subsistence 1018-AJ27 Annual Harvest Regulations for Migratory Birds in Alaska During the 2004 Subsistence Season................................................................................ 1665 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Virginia Roundleaf From 1018-AT33 the List of Endangered and Threatened Species......................................... 1666 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Withdrawal of Proposed Downlisting of 1018-AT35 the Pahrump Poolfish From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species............... 1667 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AT52 Mexican Spotted Owl................................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Park Service--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1668 Big Thicket National Preserve; Personal Watercraft.................................... 1024-AC92 1669 Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore; Personal Watercraft................................ 1024-AC93 1670 Fire Island National Seashore; Personal Watercraft.................................... 1024-AC94 1671 Gateway National Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft................................. 1024-AC95 1672 Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft.......................... 1024-AC96 1673 Curecanti Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft........................................ 1024-AC99 1674 Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act; Future Applicability.......... 1024-AD05 1675 Delaware Water Gap NRA Commercial Vehicle Fees........................................ 1024-AD14 1676 Revisions to Right-of-Way Regulations................................................. 1024-AD16 1677 Cost Recovery for Special Park Uses................................................... 1024-AD18 1678 Gulf Islands National Seashore: Personal Watercraft Use............................... 1024-AD21 1679 Historic Preservation Certifications.................................................. 1024-AD24 1680 Vessel Management in Glacier Bay National Park........................................ 1024-AD25 1681 Apostle Islands; Snowmobiles.......................................................... 1024-AD26 1682 Apostle Islands; Off-road Vehicles.................................................... 1024-AD27 1683 Apostle Islands; Ice Augers........................................................... 1024-AD28 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Park Service--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1684 Commercial Use Authorizations......................................................... 1024-AC85 1685 Lake Meredith Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft.................................... 1024-AC97 1686 Chickasaw Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft........................................ 1024-AC98 1687 Amistad Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft.......................................... 1024-AD00 1688 Lake Roosevelt Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft................................... 1024-AD01 1689 Boating and Water Use Activities...................................................... 1024-AD07 1690 Alaska Park Units; Special Regulations................................................ 1024-AD13 [[Page 37664]] 1691 Rocky Mountain National Park Snowmobile Use........................................... 1024-AD15 1692 Use of Service Animals in National Park Areas......................................... 1024-AD17 1693 Native American Handicrafts........................................................... 1024-AD20 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Park Service--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1694 Special Regulations of the National Park System; Religious Ceremonial Collection of 1024-AC86 Golden Eaglets in Wupatki National Monument........................................... 1695 Golden Gate National Recreation Area; Special Regulations............................. 1024-AD03 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Park Service--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1696 Procedures for State, Tribal, and Local Government Historic Preservation Programs..... 1024-AC79 1697 Snowmobile Regulations for Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and JDR Parkway. 1024-AD11 1698 Ceremonies at First Division Monument................................................. 1024-AD19 1699 Canyonlands National Park--Salt Creek Canyon.......................................... 1024-AD23 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Indian Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1700 Indian Electric Power Utilities....................................................... 1076-AD45 1701 Buy Indian Act Regulations............................................................ 1076-AE07 1702 Tribal Revenue Allocation Plans....................................................... 1076-AE24 1703 Indian Country Law Enforcement........................................................ 1076-AE35 1704 Proclamation of Reservations.......................................................... 1076-AE40 1705 Loan Guaranty, Insurance, and Interest Subsidy........................................ 1076-AE42 1706 Use or Distribution of Indian Judgment Funds.......................................... 1076-AE43 1707 Preparation of Rolls of Indians....................................................... 1076-AE44 1708 Standards for Approving Tribal Per Capita Distributions............................... 1076-AE45 1709 Indian Highway Safety Program......................................................... 1076-AE47 1710 Appeals from Administrative Actions................................................... 1076-AE48 1711 Home-Living Programs and School Closure and Consolidation............................. 1076-AE51 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Indian Affairs--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1712 Irrigation Projects and Systems....................................................... 1076-AD44 1713 Certificates of Degree of Indian Blood................................................ 1076-AD97 1714 Alaska Resupply Operation............................................................. 1076-AE04 1715 Indian Reservation Roads Program...................................................... 1076-AE17 1716 Leases and Permits on Indian Trust and Restricted Lands............................... 1076-AE36 1717 Reindeer in Alaska.................................................................... 1076-AE37 1718 Navajo Partitioned Lands Grazing Permits.............................................. 1076-AE46 1719 No Child Left Behind Act of 2001...................................................... 1076-AE49 [[Page 37665]] 1720 Winnemucca Court of Indian Offenses................................................... 1076-AE52 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Indian Affairs--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1721 Partial Distribution of FY 2004 Indian Reservation Roads Funds........................ 1076-AE50 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Minerals Management Service--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1722 Late and Overpayment Interest......................................................... 1010-AC27 1723 Takes vs. Entitlements Reporting...................................................... 1010-AC29 1724 Prepayment of Royalties............................................................... 1010-AC31 1725 Royalty Relief Terms.................................................................. 1010-AC58 1726 Appeals of Minerals Management Service Orders......................................... 1010-AC80 1727 Blowout Prevention for Production Tree Coiled Tubing Workover Operations.............. 1010-AC96 1728 Data Release and Definitions.......................................................... 1010-AC99 1729 Valuation of Oil From Indian Leases................................................... 1010-AD00 1730 Reduction to Royalty Relief in Special Circumstances.................................. 1010-AD02 1731 Federal Gas Valuation................................................................. 1010-AD05 1732 Leasing of Sulphur or Oil and Gas in the Outer Continental Shelf...................... 1010-AD06 1733 Temporary Abandoned Wells............................................................. 1010-AD08 1734 Suspension of Operations for Ultra-Deep Drilling...................................... 1010-AD09 1735 Protection of Marine Mammals and Endangered Species................................... 1010-AD10 1736 Pipeline Safety Rule Phase I.......................................................... 1010-AD11 1737 Oil and Gas Production Rates.......................................................... 1010-AD12 1738 Rights of Use and Easement............................................................ 1010-AD13 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Minerals Management Service--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1739 Accounting Relief for Marginal Properties............................................. 1010-AC30 1740 Plans and Information................................................................. 1010-AC47 1741 Incident Reporting.................................................................... 1010-AC57 1742 Proprietary Terms and Data Disclosure................................................. 1010-AC81 1743 Documents Incorporated by Reference for Offshore Floating Production Facilities....... 1010-AC85 1744 Document Incorporated by Reference--API 510--Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: 1010-AC95 Maintenance Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration................................ 1745 Federal Oil Valuation................................................................. 1010-AD04 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Minerals Management Service--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1746 Reporting Amendments.................................................................. 1010-AC90 1747 Rights-of-Use and Easements and Pipeline Rights-of-Way................................ 1010-AC91 1748 Relief or Reduction in Royalty Rates-- Deep Gas Provisions............................ 1010-AD01 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 37666]] Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1749 Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fees....................................................... 1029-AC46 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1750 Abandoned Coal Refuse Sites........................................................... 1029-AB70 1751 Revegetation.......................................................................... 1029-AC02 1752 Financial Assurances.................................................................. 1029-AC05 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1753 Indian Lands.......................................................................... 1029-AB83 1754 Placement of Excess Spoil............................................................. 1029-AC04 1755 Processing State Program Amendments................................................... 1029-AC06 1756 Ownership and Control Settlement Rule................................................. 1029-AC08 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1757 Financing Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation............................................. 1029-AC07 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Reclamation--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1758 Public Conduct on Reclamation Lands and Projects...................................... 1006-AA45 1759 Implemenation of the Truckee River Operating Agreement................................ 1006-AA48 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Land Management--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1760 Sales--Federal Land Policy and Management Act......................................... 1004-AB77 1761 Desert Land Entries................................................................... 1004-AC56 1762 Disposal of Reserved Minerals Under the Stock Raising Homestead Act................... 1004-AC59 1763 Mineral Patent Applications; Adverse Claims, Protests, and Conflicts.................. 1004-AD32 1764 Conservation; Helium Leasing.......................................................... 1004-AD35 1765 Resource Management Planning.......................................................... 1004-AD57 1766 Oil and Gas Onshore Order No. 1....................................................... 1004-AD59 1767 Alaska Native Veteran Allotments...................................................... 1004-AD60 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 37667]] Bureau of Land Management--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1768 Cost Recovery; Mineral Filings and Operations......................................... 1004-AC64 1769 Rights-of-Way, Principles and Procedures; Rights-of-Way Under the Mineral Leasing Act. 1004-AC74 1770 Indian Allotments..................................................................... 1004-AC77 1771 Grazing Administration--Exclusive of Alaska........................................... 1004-AD42 1772 Wilderness Management................................................................. 1004-AD46 1773 Oil and Gas Leasing Operations; Bonding............................................... 1004-AD56 1774 Location, Recording, and Maintenance of Mining Claims or Sites........................ 1004-AD62 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Land Management--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1775 Leases, Permits, and Easements........................................................ 1004-AB51 1776 Coalbed Methane Development........................................................... 1004-AC27 1777 Carey Act Grants...................................................................... 1004-AC80 1778 Oil and Gas Leasing and Operations.................................................... 1004-AC94 1779 Appeals Procedures; Hearings Procedures............................................... 1004-AC99 1780 Hazardous Materials Compliance........................................................ 1004-AD38 1781 Supplementary Rules for Public Demonstrations at Grand Staircase-Escalante National 1004-AD40 Monument.............................................................................. 1782 Mining Claims Under the General Mining Laws; Surface Management....................... 1004-AD53 1783 Wilderness Management................................................................. 1004-AD54 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Land Management--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1784 Permits for Recreation on Public Lands................................................ 1004-AD45 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB) _______________________________________________________________________ 1494. NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS: TYPE B PROCEDURES Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 42 USC 9651(c) CFR Citation: 43 CFR 11 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: CERCLA and the Clean Water Act allow natural resource trustees to bring a claim against a potentially responsible party for resources that have been injured by a release of a hazardous substance. CERCLA requires that natural resource damage assessment regulations be promulgated and that the regulations be reviewed, and revised as appropriate, every two years. This rulemaking is the biennial review of the administrative process for conducting assessments as well as the so-called type B procedures for determining injury and damages through scientific and economic studies. This rulemaking will also address the calculation of lost non-use values of natural resources, in compliance with State of Ohio v. Department of the Interior, 880 F.2d 432 (D.C. Cir. 1989), which ordered the Department to allow for the assessment of all reliably calculated values lost as a result of a natural resource injury. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 07/16/96 61 FR 37031 ANPRM Comment Period End 09/16/96 NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Frank DeLuise, Assessment Program, Department of the Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget, Room 4449 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4143 RIN: 1090-AA29 [[Page 37668]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1495. DEPARTMENT HEARINGS AND APPEALS; PROCEDURES APPLICABLE IN ADJUDICATIONS BEFORE THE HEARINGS DIVISION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 372; 25 USC 373; 25 USC 373a; 25 USC 373b; 25 USC 374; 30 USC 1201 et seq; 43 USC 1201; 5 USC 571 to 583 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 15; 30 CFR 301; 43 CFR 1850; 43 CFR 4 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule would amend regulations governing case management and case processing by administrative law judges in OHA field offices. The rules are necessary to increase efficiency in case processing. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Charles E. Breece, Deputy Director, Department of the Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget, 801 N. Quincy Street Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 235-3810 RIN: 1090-AA73 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Long-Term Actions Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB) _______________________________________________________________________ 1496. MANDATORY CONDITIONS REVIEW PROCESS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will update the Department's procedures and requirements relating to mandatory review procedures governing property and acquisition management. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: William Bettenberg, Director, Office of Policy Analysis, Department of the Interior, Room 4426 MIB 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-5978 Fax: 202 208-4867 RIN: 1090-AA91 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB) _______________________________________________________________________ 1497. DEPARTMENT HEARINGS AND APPEALS; SPECIAL RULES APPLICABLE TO PUBLIC LAND HEARINGS AND APPEALS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4.401(c)(2); 43 CFR 4.403 to 4.408; 43 CFR 4.414; 43 CFR 4.415; 43 CFR 4.422(c)(2); 43 CFR 4.450--5 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 04/01/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Will A. Irwin Phone: 703 235-8349 RIN: 1090-AA68 _______________________________________________________________________ 1498. AMENDMENT OF AUTHORITY TO GRANT STAYS OF BLM GRAZING DECISIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4.21; 43 CFR 4.470; 43 CFR 4.472; 43 CFR 4.476; 43 CFR 4.477 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 12/10/03 68 FR 67865 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Will A. Irwin Phone: 703 235-8349 RIN: 1090-AA84 _______________________________________________________________________ 1499. SPECIAL RULES APPLICABLE TO SURFACE COAL MINING HEARINGS AND APPEALS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 11/28/03 68 FR 66723 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Will A. Irwin Phone: 703 235-8349 RIN: 1090-AA92 BILLING CODE 4310--RK--S [[Page 37669]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage Office of Acquisition and Property Management (OAPM) _______________________________________________________________________ 1500. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] WOODY BIOMASS UTILIZATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 30 USC 601 to 604; 30 USC 611; 16 USC 668dd; 16 USC 1; 25 USC 3101 et seq; 43 USC 1701 et seq CFR Citation: 48 CFR 14 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Department of the Interior proposes to include an option for allowing service contractors the option to remove woody biomass generated as a result of land management service contracts wherever ecologically appropriate and in accordance with the law. A new clause added to the Department's acquisition regulations would specify a contract clause to be used for this purpose. No other changes in specifications are proposed. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: John Stewart, Office of Wildland Fire Coordination, Department of the Interior, Office of Acquisition and Property Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 606-0504 RIN: 1084-AA00 BILLING CODE 4310--RK--S _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) _______________________________________________________________________ 1501. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT IN AGENCY PROCEEDINGS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: Pub L 96-481 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Under this Act, an eligible person may obtain reimbursement for attorney's fees when it prevails over the Dpartment in a legal proceeding. This rule establishes procedures for submitting and consideration of reimbursement requests. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 12/05/03 68 FR 67941 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Will A. Irwin, Administrative Judge, Department of the Interior, Office of Hearings and Appeals, Interior Board of Appeals, 801 N. Quincy Street, VA 20003 Phone: 703 235-3750 RIN: 1094-AA48 BILLING CODE 4310--79--S _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Prerule Stage United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1502. INTERAGENCY GUIDANCE FOR THE PRESCRIPTION OF FISHWAYS PURSUANT TO SECTION 18 OF THE FEDERAL POWER ACT Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 791(a) et seq CFR Citation: None Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This will make publicly available, and describe the intent of, internal guidance for us (the Fish and Wildlife Service) and the National Marine Fisheries Service regarding the prescription of fishways under section 18 of the Federal Power Act, for non-Federal hydropower projects licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. It will also provide clarification of the terms ``fish'' and ``fishway.'' The guidance document will be reviewed following a 2- year trial period, and the information obtained will be used to support a final action. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice of Proposed Policy 12/22/00 65 FR 80898 Notice of Availability of Proposed Policy 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal Agency Contact: Dr. Benjamin Tuggle, Chief, Division of Federal Program Activities, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 400, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2161 Fax: 703 358-1869 Email: benjamin--tuggle@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AH42 _______________________________________________________________________ 1503. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CONSERVATION EDUCATION; 50 CFR 17.21 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17.21(g) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Section 17.21(g) of title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations addresses education as a valid component of Endangered Species Act approved programs. An advanced notice of proposed rulemaking will request public input on conservation education requirements that will be used in the development of a proposed rule that will propose a Service position on conservation education. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 10/00/04 [[Page 37670]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Timothy J. Van Norman, Chief, Branch of Permits, International, Division of Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2350 Fax: 703 358-2281 Email: tim--vannorman@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI66 _______________________________________________________________________ 1504. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REGULATIONS GOVERNING POSSESSION OF MIGRATORY BIRDS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 92 Stat 3112 (16 USC 712(2)); PL 95-616; PL 106-108; 16 USC 668a; 16 USC 703 to 712; . . . CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose to amend migratory bird permit regulations to create a new permit category establishing conditions and criteria for obtaining a permit to possess migratory birds, including eagles, for educational purposes. Prior to this rule, this activity has been authorized by a miscellaneous permit category. This request for comments will generate input needed to develop the proposed permit regulation. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 11/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI97 _______________________________________________________________________ 1505. HUMANE AND HEALTHFUL TRANSPORT OF WILD MAMMALS, BIRDS, REPTILES, AND AMPHIBIANS TO THE UNITED STATES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 18 USC 42 ; 16 USC 3371 to 3378 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to propose to publish an advance notice of proposed rulemaking to ask the public for comments and input into the best process and spectrum of updates needed to amend the regulations that establish standards for the humane and healthful transport of wild birds and mammals. These regulations have not been amended in more than 10 years and are currently not in accordance with international requirements. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2095 Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AJ24 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1506. SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE PROCEDURES -- 50 CFR PART 12 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 3371 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 12 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service proposes to amend regulations in 50 CFR part 12 that establish procedures relating to property seized and administrative forfeiture under various laws enforced by the Service. This revision is intended to provide uniform guidance for the bonded release, appraisement, administrative proceeding, petition for remission, and disposal of items subject to forfeiture. Also, these revisions are intended to provide for greater consistency of Service seizure and forfeiture procedures with those of the U.S. Customs Service. In August 2000, the Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act became law. CAFRA mandated many changes to 50 CFR 12 that are incorporated in this second proposed rule. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/27/95 60 FR 58468 Second NPRM 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Kevin Adams, Chief, Office of Law Enforcement, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS-LE-3000, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1949 Fax: 703 358-1947 Email: kevin--adams@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AC89 _______________________________________________________________________ 1507. CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES (CITES) Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This will be a revision to an existing rule that will incorporate decisions/interpretations made at the second through twelfth meetings of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. [[Page 37671]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/08/00 65 FR 26663 Correction 06/29/00 65 FR 40167 Second NPRM 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2095 Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AD87 _______________________________________________________________________ 1508. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS: SCIENTIFIC COLLECTING PERMITS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 712(2) CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would amend the regulations governing permits for scientific collecting of migratory birds under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The rule will establish standard conditions and criteria for permit issuance. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AE63 _______________________________________________________________________ 1509. U.S. PROPOSALS FOR CITES APPENDIX III; AMERICAN EEL Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq; 16 USC 4201; PL 99-625 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Listing of native U.S. species in appendix III to CITES for more effective monitoring of trade, to ensure that traded specimens are legally acquired in their State(s) of origin, and to obtain the cooperation of other countries that are parties to CITES, in controlling the trade in such specimens. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Marie Maltese, Biologist, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Email: marie--maltese@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AF09 _______________________________________________________________________ 1510. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE BALD EAGLE THROUGHOUT THE LOWER 48 STATES FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to repropose removal of the bald eagle from the List of Endangered and Threatened Species. This action is based on continued recovery gains and increasing population trends. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/06/99 64 FR 36454 NPRM 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AF21 _______________________________________________________________________ 1511. HUMANE AND HEALTHFUL TRANSPORT OF WILD MAMMALS, BIRDS, REPTILES, AND AMPHIBIANS TO THE UNITED STATES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 18 USC 42; 16 USC 3371 to 3378 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The proposed rule contains amendments designed to add numerous transport standards to part 14 for reptiles and amphibians. Standards have already been promulgated for mammals and birds. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/00/04 Final Action 09/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2095 Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AF27 _______________________________________________________________________ 1512. IMPORTATION, EXPORTATION, AND TRANSPORTATION OF WILDLIFE, 50 CFR PART 14 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 668, 704, 712, 1382, 1538(d) to (f), and 1540(f); 16 USC 3371 to 3378, 4223 to 4244, and 4901 to 4916; 18 USC 42; 31 USC 9701 [[Page 37672]] CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule will revise the importation, exportation, and transportation regulations pertaining to the movement of all wildlife and wildlife products into or out of the United States. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 07/15/98 63 FR 38143 NPRM 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Kevin Adams, Chief, Office of Law Enforcement, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS-LE-3000, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1949 Fax: 703 358-1947 Email: kevin--adams@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AF46 _______________________________________________________________________ 1513. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED RECLASSIFICATION OF THE STRAIGHT-HORNED MARKHOR POPULATION OF THE TORGHAR REGION OF BALUCHISTAN, PAKISTAN, FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We received a petition to reclassify a certain population of the straight-horned markhor from endangered to threatened. We must determine whether a status review shows that the petitioned action is warranted; if so, we will propose to change the classification of the straight-horned markhor population of the Torghar Hills region of Baluchistan Province, Pakistan, from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The markhor is a species of wild goat that occurs in small, isolated populations in rugged, arid mountain habitats in Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michael Kreger, Biologist, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Fax: 703 358-2276 Email: michael--kreger@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AG00 _______________________________________________________________________ 1514. FEDERAL FALCONRY STANDARDS AND FALCONRY PERMITTING Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21.28; 50 CFR 21.29 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will propose changes in the regulations governing the practice of falconry in the United States. We propose substantial reorganization of the current regulations, combining 50 CFR 21.28 and 21.29 and reorganizing the topics in those sections. We will add or change some provisions in the current regulations. The changes will make it easier to understand the requirements for falconry and the procedures for obtaining a falconry permit. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AG11 _______________________________________________________________________ 1515. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING THE GULF COAST DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE BROWN PELICAN POPULATION IN THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to propose to remove the Gulf Coast population of the brown pelican (Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi) from the List of Threatened and Endangered Species. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AG40 _______________________________________________________________________ 1516. WILD BIRD CONSERVATION ACT: REVIEW OF APPROVED LIST OF CAPTIVE- BRED SPECIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 4901 to 4916 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 15 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Under the Wild Bird Conservation Act, a species may be exempt from the prohibitions of the Act if it qualifies for inclusion in an approved list. One way for a species to be included is if the species occurs in trade only as captive-bred specimens. We intend to seek information and consider whether to amend this approved list, which was established in 1994. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice 05/29/01 66 FR 29072 NPRM 10/00/04 [[Page 37673]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michael Kreger, Biologist, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Fax: 703 358-2276 Email: michael--kreger@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AG64 _______________________________________________________________________ 1517. INJURIOUS WILDLIFE -- ADDITION OF BLACK CARP Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 18 USC 42 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will review economic and biological information on the black carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus) for possible addition to the list of injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/30/02 67 FR 49280 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 06/04/03 68 FR 33431 Second NPRM--Notice of Draft Envir. Assess/Econ. Analysis 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Kari Jonell Duncan, Chief, Division of Environmental Quality, Branch of Invasive Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 810B, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 810-B, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2464 Fax: 703 358-1800 Email: kari--duncan@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AG70 _______________________________________________________________________ 1518. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING OF THE MIAMI BLUE BUTTERFLY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201 to 4245; PL 99-625 100 Stat. 3500 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will complete a 12-month finding regarding whether the Miami blue butterfly in Florida should be added to the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice of Petition Finding 01/03/02 67 FR 280 NPRM 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AH30 _______________________________________________________________________ 1519. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ESTABLISHMENT OF A NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION FOR THE BOULDER DARTER AND THE SPOTFIN CHUB IN SHOAL CREEK, ALABAMA AND TENNESSEE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to propose the establishment of two nonessential experimental populations, the Boulder darter and Spotfin chub, in Shoal Creek, Alabama and Tennessee. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AH44 _______________________________________________________________________ 1520. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; RECLASSIFICATION OF THE GILA TROUT FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED WITH A SPECIAL RULE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to propose to reclassify the Gila trout from endangered to threatened. This action is based on recovery. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AH57 _______________________________________________________________________ 1521. CORRECTIONS TO RIGHTS-OF-WAY REGULATIONS Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: PL 101-475 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 29 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service proposes to make revisions to the Rights-of-Way General [[Page 37674]] Regulations in 50 CFR 29 subpart B. The revisions will correct the address of our Region 5 Office in 50 CFR 29.21-2(c)(5). We will also implement section 1 of Public Law 101-475 by correcting the names of the House and Senate Committees we must notify upon receipt of an application for a right-of-way for an oil and gas pipeline that is 24 inches or more in diameter and again before granting right-of-way. Finally, the proposed revised regulation will delete the reference to a 60-day waiting period after notification of our intent to grant the right-of-way. (The waiting period was repealed by Congress.) Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Barbara Ann Wyman, Program Manager, Division of Realty, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 622, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1811 Fax: 703 358-2223 Email: barbara--wyman@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI12 _______________________________________________________________________ 1522. NORTH AMERICAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION ACT AND NEOTROPICAL MIGRATORY BIRD CONSERVATION ACT GRANT ADMINISTRATION POLICIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 4401 et seq CFR Citation: None Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Grant Administration Policies document is being published to explain the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) and Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (NMBCA) grants programs and to guide the grants administration process. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Dr. Keith A. Morehouse, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 110, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Div. of Bird Habitat Conservation, Arlington Square, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1784 Fax: 703 358-2282 Email: keith--morehouse@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI13 _______________________________________________________________________ 1523. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT FOR 5 GUAM SPECIES Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201 to 4245; PL 99-625; 100 Stat. 3500 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, October 1, 2004, Settlement agreement; court-ordered extension. Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for 5 Guam species. These include two mammals, the Little Mariana fruit bat and the Mariana fruit bat, and three birds, the Mariana crow, the Guam Micronesian kingfisher and the Guam bridled white-eye. We are making a not-prudent determination for the Guam broadbill, a bird. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/15/02 67 FR 63737 NPRM Comment Period Extended 12/05/02 67 FR 72407 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 01/28/03 68 FR 4159 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 06/02/04 69 FR 31073 NPRM Comment Period End 07/19/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI25 _______________________________________________________________________ 1524. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, SUBPART C--NONRURAL DETERMINATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will revise the rural/nonrural determinations based on 2000 Federal census data. This review/revision is called for in 50 CFR 100.15 and 36 CFR 242.15. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: William W. Knauer, Office of Subsistence Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: 907 786-3873 Fax: 907 786-3898 Email: bill--knauer@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI38 _______________________________________________________________________ 1525. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED RECLASSIFICATION OF THE AMERICAN CROCODILE FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to propose to reclassify the American crocodile from endangered to threatened. This action is based on the substantial improvement in the species' status and improved understanding of the species' biology and management needs. Since its listing in 1975, the population of the American crocodile in Florida has more than doubled and its distribution has expanded. Land acquisition has also provided protection for many important nesting areas. [[Page 37675]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI41 _______________________________________________________________________ 1526. IMPORT OF POLAR BEAR TROPHIES FROM CANADA; FINDING FOR THE GULF OF BOOTHIA POPULATION Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18.30 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule announces proposed findings on the import of polar bears (Ursus maritimus) taken in sport hunts from the Canadian Gulf of Boothia polar bear population under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2095 Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI65 _______________________________________________________________________ 1527. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING CENTRAL CALIFORNIA DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF CALIFORNIA TIGER SALAMANDER AS THREATENED; RECLASSIFYING SONOMA COUNTY AND SANTA BARBARA COUNTY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, May 15, 2003. Abstract: We are proposing to: (1) list the Central California distinct population segment (DPS) of the California Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma californiense) as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA); (2) reclassify the Sonoma County and Santa Barbara County DPSs of the California Tiger Salamander from endangered to threatened under the ESA; and (3) exempt, under section 4(d) of the ESA, existing routine ranching activities on private or tribal lands from section 9 prohibitions for the three DPSs of the California tiger salamander. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/23/03 68 FR 28648 NPRM Comment Period Extended 07/03/03 68 FR 39892 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 09/30/03 68 FR 56251 NPRM Comment Period Reopened; Sonoma and Santa Barbara Counties' DPSs 07/00/04 Final Action--Listing Central DPS 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI68 _______________________________________________________________________ 1528. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING OF THE ARIZONA AGAVE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to propose to remove the Arizona agave (Agave arizonica) from the list of threatened and endangered species. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI79 _______________________________________________________________________ 1529. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF THE NORTHERN APLOMADO FALCON Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to establish a nonessential experimental population for the Northern aplomado falcon (Falco femoralis septentrionalis), to facilitate the recovery of this endangered species and to ensure that its reintroduction will not impose new restrictions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None [[Page 37676]] Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI80 _______________________________________________________________________ 1530. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DOWNLISTING THE WOOD BISON FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to publish a proposed rule to downlist the Wood bison from endangered to threatened. This action is being considered because of progress in the recovery of this species. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Robert Gabel, Chief, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 750, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Fax: 703 358-2276 Email: roddy--gabel@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI83 _______________________________________________________________________ 1531. U.S. PROPOSALS FOR CITES APPENDIX III; BLACK COHOSH Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq; 16 USC 4201; PL 99-625 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would list black cohosh in appendix III to CITES, for the purposes of more effective monitoring of trade, ensuring that traded specimens are legally acquired in their state(s) of origin, and obtaining the cooperation of other countries that are parties to CITES in controlling the trade in such specimens. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Dr. Patricia S. De Angelis, Botanist, Division of Scientific Authority; Chair, Plant Conserv. All., Medicinal Plant Workg. Gp., Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Fax: 703 358-2276 Email: patricia--deangelis@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI91 _______________________________________________________________________ 1532. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; MILITARY READINESS EXEMPTION Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: PL 107-314 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The 2003 Defense Authorization Bill, signed by the President on December 2, 2002, requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to develop and issue regulations that exempt the Armed Forces from incidental take of migratory birds during authorized military readiness activities. The Department of Defense must concur with these regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/02/04 69 FR 31074 NPRM Comment Period End 08/02/04 Final Action 10/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI92 _______________________________________________________________________ 1533. ENDANGERED SPECIES AND PESTICIDE REGULATION Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rulemaking announces the intention of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to conduct rulemaking to promulgate ``counterpart regulations'' under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) for completing ESA section 7 consultation on EPA pesticide registration actions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 01/24/03 68 FR 3786 NPRM 01/30/04 69 FR 4465 NPRM Comment Period Extended 03/31/04 69 FR 16887 NPRM--NOA for Environmental Assessment 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Richard E Sayers Jr., Chief, Branch of Consultation and Habitat Conservation Planning, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, ARLSQ-420, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Mailstop ARL-SQ 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2106 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: rick--sayers@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI95 _______________________________________________________________________ 1534. REVISION OF MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712; 16 USC 742a to 742j; PL 106-108 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will revise and update a significant portion of the regulations [[Page 37677]] governing migratory game bird hunting. This rule will also use plain language to clarify these regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Kevin Adams, Chief, Office of Law Enforcement, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS-LE-3000, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1949 Fax: 703 358-1947 Email: kevin--adams@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI98 _______________________________________________________________________ 1535. REVISION OF THE REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE TRANSPORT OF EAGLE FEATHERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 668a; 16 USC 703 to 712; 16 USC 1531 to 1544 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 22 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will develop regulations that allow the temporary transport of eagle feathers to and from the United States by Indian people of Canada and regulations that will streamline the permit process that allows transport of eagle feathers to and from Canada and Mexico by members of federally recognized Indian tribes. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal Agency Contact: Kevin Adams, Chief, Office of Law Enforcement, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS-LE-3000, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1949 Fax: 703 358-1947 Email: kevin--adams@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AJ00 _______________________________________________________________________ 1536. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING THE EASTERN DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE GRAY WOLF Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We are planning to propose to remove the eastern Distinct Population Segment (DPS) of the gray wolf, consisting of 21 States, from the List of Endangered and Threatened Species. The reasons for this action are the following: the achievement of all recovery criteria and completion of suitable state wolf management plans by Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 04/01/03 68 FR 15876 NPRM 07/00/04 Final Action 03/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AF20 RIN: 1018-AJ03 _______________________________________________________________________ 1537. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE COLORADO BUTTERFLY PLANT Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, December 30, 2004, Settlement agreement. Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for the Colorado butterfly plant. A short-lived perennial, the Colorado butterfly plant is endemic to moist soils in mesic or wet meadows of floodplain areas in northcentral Colorado, extreme western Nebraska, and southeastern Wyoming. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AJ07 _______________________________________________________________________ 1538. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE FISH SLOUGH MILK VETCH Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for the Fish Slough milk- vetch. On October 6, 1998, the Fish Slough milk vetch, a plant species native to California, was listed as a threatened species. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/04/04 69 FR 31552 Requests for Public Hearing 07/19/04 NPRM Comment Period End 08/03/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 [[Page 37678]] Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AJ09 _______________________________________________________________________ 1539. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE MUNZ'S ONION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, May 30, 2004. Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for Munz's onion. On October 13, 1998, the Munz's onion, a plant native to California, was listed as endangered. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/04/04 69 FR 31569 NPRM Comment Period End 08/03/04 Requests for Public Hearing 07/19/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AJ10 _______________________________________________________________________ 1540. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SPREADING NAVARRETIA AND THE SAN JACINTO VALLEY CROWNSCALE Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for the spreading navarettia and San Jacinto Valley crownscale. On October 13, 1998, the spreading navarretia, a plant species native to California and Mexico, was listed as a threatened species, and the San Jacinto Valley crownscale, a plant species endemic to California, was listed as endangered. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AJ11 _______________________________________________________________________ 1541. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE COASTAL-PUGET SOUND, ST. MARY-BELLY RIVER, AND JARBIDGE RIVER POPULATION SEGMENTS OF BULL TROUT Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for the Coastal-Puget Sound, St. Mary-Belly River, and Jarbidge River population segments of bull trout. The Coastal-Puget Sound bull trout population segment encompasses all Pacific Coast drainages within Washington, including Puget Sound. The St. Mary-Belly River bull trout population segment occurs in northwest Montana. The Jarbidge River population segment occurs in Nevada. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AJ12 _______________________________________________________________________ 1542. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE SALT CREEK TIGER BEETLE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 30, 2005, Settlement Agreement. Abstract: We will list the Salt Creek tiger beetle (Cicindela nevadica lincolniana) as endangered pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). This subspecies is endemic to eastern Nebraska saline wetlands and associated streams in the northern third of Lancaster County and southern margin of Saunders County in Nebraska. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AT79 RIN: 1018-AJ13 _______________________________________________________________________ 1543. INJURIOUS WILDLIFE; SILVER CARP (HYPOPHTHALMICHTHYS MOLITRIX) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 18 USC 42 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16 [[Page 37679]] Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service will review economic and biological information on silver carp for possible addition to the list of injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 07/23/03 68 FR 43482 NPRM 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Kari Jonell Duncan, Chief, Division of Environmental Quality, Branch of Invasive Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 810B, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 810-B, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2464 Fax: 703 358-1800 Email: kari--duncan@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT29 _______________________________________________________________________ 1544. WILD BIRD CONSERVATION ACT; REVIEW OF REGULATIONS TO ALLOW IMPORTS OF EXOTIC WILD BIRDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 4901 to 4916 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 15.41; 50 CFR 15.42 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will review the existing Wild Bird Conservation Act regulations to allow imports of exotic wild birds and make modifications as appropriate. On the basis of our experience and the feedback of applicants, we will streamline procedures and make the regulations more user-friendly. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michael Kreger, Biologist, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Fax: 703 358-2276 Email: michael--kreger@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT30 _______________________________________________________________________ 1545. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING OF MEXICAN BOBCAT FROM LIST OF ENDANGERED SPECIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We received a petition to delist the Mexican bobcat (Lynx rufus escuinapae). If we determine as a result of our status review, based on our review of the best available scientific information, that the species does not meet the definitions of endangered or threatened in the ESA (i.e., that delisting is warranted), we will propose a rule to delist the Mexican bobcat and remove it from the List of Endangered Species. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Robert Gabel, Chief, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 750, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Fax: 703 358-2276 Email: roddy--gabel@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT31 _______________________________________________________________________ 1546. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED TERMINATION OF THE SOUTHERN SEA OTTER TRANSLOCATION PROGRAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service will propose to terminate the southern sea otter translocation program and change regulations to allow sea otters residing in designated translocation and management zones to remain after the zones are abolished. The southern sea otter translocation program, established under authority of Public Law 99-625, has failed to meet its established goals and objectives. A draft supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS), to be released for public comment in summer 2004, includes a full evaluation of the southern sea otter translocation program and alternatives for the future of the program. The proposed rule describes the actions necessary to implement the proposed action identified in the SEIS. This decision is consistent with recommendations from the southern sea otter recovery team and resolves conflicts that have arisen between Fish and Wildlife Service mandates under the ESA and PL 99-625. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT34 [[Page 37680]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1547. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION RULE FOR THE MEXICAN GRAY WOLF Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service is currently exploring a revision to the Mexican wolf nonessential experimental population rule. In 2000, a panel of scientists recommended a proposed revision to the experimental population rule after conducting a 3-year review of the program. The Service intends to propose a revision to the rule allowing for the direct release of wolves into an expanded release area, but still within the area where wolves are currently authorized to occur. The Service also plans to propose a revision to expand upon the designated recovery area, allowing for greater management flexibility when a wolf travels outside of this area. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT36 _______________________________________________________________________ 1548. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED RECLASSIFICATION OF THE VIRGINIA NORTHERN FLYING SQUIRREL FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service is planning to propose reclassifying the Virginia northern flying squirrel from endangered to threatened. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT37 _______________________________________________________________________ 1549. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED REMOVAL OF THE YELLOWSTONE GRIZZLY BEAR POPULATION FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service is planning to propose to delist the Yellowstone population of grizzly bears from the List of Endangered and Threatened Species. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT38 _______________________________________________________________________ 1550. 2004-2005 REFUGE-SPECIFIC HUNTING AND SPORT FISHING REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 16 USC 460; 16 USC 664; 16 USC 668dd to 668ee; 16 USC 715(i); . . . CFR Citation: 50 CFR 32 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose to open additional national wildlife refuges to hunting and/or sport fishing and to provide refuge-specific regulations for those activities. This is an annual update for the National Wildlife Refuge System that ensures adequate public notice of openings/ changes each fall. We operate hunting/fishing programs on national wildlife refuges in furtherance of the implementation of the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 directives to facilitate compatible priority wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Local, State Agency Contact: Leslie Marler, Management Analyst, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 670, National Wildlife Refuge System, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2397 Email: leslie--marler@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT40 _______________________________________________________________________ 1551. LAND CONSERVATION PLANNING (REFUGE MANUAL CHAPTER 602 FW 2) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 668dd to 668ee [[Page 37681]] CFR Citation: None Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This policy chapter provides the process whereby new lands and waters are approved for addition to the National Wildlife Refuge System. The addition of lands and waters includes such methods as fee title acquisition, easements, donation, and transfers, and may apply to the significant expansion of an existing national wildlife refuge or creation of a new national wildlife refuge. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Ross Alliston, Refuge Program Specialist, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, National Wildlife Refuge System, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22204 Phone: 703 358-2388 Email: ross--alliston@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT41 _______________________________________________________________________ 1552. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE BOREAL TOAD Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, September 30, 2005, Settlement agreement (final listing due 09/30/05). Abstract: We plan to issue a proposed listing rule to list the boreal toad (Bufo boreas boreas) pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. This subspecies occurs in western North America, in Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and the Yukon. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT43 _______________________________________________________________________ 1553. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, SUBPART A AND SUBPART B Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will revise the saltwater areas of jurisdiction, certain definitions, and clarify portions of the existing regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: William W. Knauer, Office of Subsistence Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: 907 786-3873 Fax: 907 786-3898 Email: bill--knauer@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT47 _______________________________________________________________________ 1554. MARINE MAMMALS: REVISED DEFINITION OF ``AUTHENTIC NATIVE ARTICLES OF HANDICRAFTS AND CLOTHING'' Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1631 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18.3 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: A proposed rulemaking action that removes language put into place by an FWS interim rule intended to govern the taking of northern sea otters by Alaska Natives for use in creating and selling handicrafts and clothing under section 101(b), the Native exemption section of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). Our interim rule revised the definition of ``authentic native articles of handicrafts and clothing'' in 50 CFR 18.3, to limit takes to the period ``on or before December 21, 1972'' and precluded the take of sea otters by Alaska Natives for use in creating and selling handicrafts and clothing under section 101(b). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/04/04 69 FR 31582 NPRM Comment Period End 08/03/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal Agency Contact: Martin Kodis, Chief, Division of Federal Program Activities, Branch of Management Support, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 400 ARL SQ, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-5496 Fax: 703 358-1869 Email: martin--kodis@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT48 _______________________________________________________________________ 1555. INJURIOUS WILDLIFE; BIGHEAD CARP (HYPOPHTHALMICHTHYS NOBILIS) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 18 USC 42 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service will review economic and biological information on bighead carp for possible addition to the list of injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act. [[Page 37682]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 09/17/03 68 FR 54409 NPRM 10/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Kari Jonell Duncan, Chief, Division of Environmental Quality, Branch of Invasive Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 810B, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 810-B, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2464 Fax: 703 358-1800 Email: kari--duncan@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT49 _______________________________________________________________________ 1556. REVISED DEFINITION OF ``DESTRUCTION OR ADVERSE MODIFICATION'' FOR ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT SECTION 7 CONSULTATIONS Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 402.02 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service will revise definition of ``destruction or adverse modification'' to reflect the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals' 2001 decision that the existing regulation is invalid. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Richard E Sayers Jr., Chief, Branch of Consultation and Habitat Conservation Planning, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, ARLSQ-420, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Mailstop ARL-SQ 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2106 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: rick--sayers@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT50 _______________________________________________________________________ 1557. LISTING THE MIAMI BLUE BUTTERFLY AS ENDANGERED; LISTING THE CASSIUS BLUE, CERAUNUS BLUE, AND NICKERBEAN (AMMON) BLUE BUTTERFLIES AS THREATENED DUE TO SIMILARITY OF APPEARANCE TO THE MIAMI BLUE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201 to 4245; PL 99-625, 100 Stat 3500 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: FWS proposes to emergency list the Miami blue butterfly as endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. The geographic range of this butterfly has been severely reduced and is now restricted to Bahia Honda Key, Monroe County, Florida. The wild population of Miami blue is estimated at 45 to 50 adults. We also determine the cassius blue butterfly (Leptotes cassius theonus), ceraunus blue butterfly (Hemiargus ceraunus antibubastus or Hemiargus hanno antibubastus), and nickerbean (ammon) blue butterfly (Cyclargus (Hemiargus) ammon ammon) to be threatened due to similarity of appearance to the Miami blue, with a special rule pursuant to section 4(e) of the ESA. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Emergency Final Rule 07/00/04 NPRM 07/00/04 Final Action 01/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT51 _______________________________________________________________________ 1558. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING; PROPOSED 2004-05 MIGRATORY GAME BIRD HUNTING REGULATIONS (PRELIMINARY) WITH REQUESTS FOR INDIAN TRIBAL PROPOSALS Priority: Economically Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712 ; 16 USC 742(a) to 742(j) CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action establishes annual migratory game bird hunting regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/22/04 69 FR 13440 NPRM--Supplemental Proposals for Migr. Game Bird Hunting Regs for 2004-05 Season; Not. of Meeting 06/09/04 69 FR 32417 NPRM--Proposed Frameworks for Early Season Migr. Bird Hunting Regulations 07/00/04 NPRM--Prop. Migr. Bird Hunting Regs on Certain Federal Indian Reservations for 2004-05 Season 07/00/04 NPRM--Prop. Frameworks for Late Season Migr. Bird Hunting Regs 08/00/04 Final Frameworks for Early Season Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations 08/00/04 Final Migr. Bird Hunting Regs on Certain Federal Indian Reservations for 2004-05 Early Season 08/00/04 Final Early Seasons & Bag and Possession Limits, Cert. Migr. Gm. Birds, Contig. U.S., AK, HI, PR, VI 08/00/04 Final Frameworks for Late Season Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations 09/00/04 Final Migratory Bird Hunting Regs on Certain Federal Indian Reservations for 2004-05 Late Season 09/00/04 [[Page 37683]] Final Late Seasons and Bag and Possession Limits for Certain Migratory Game Birds 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AI30 RIN: 1018-AT53 _______________________________________________________________________ 1559. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; SPECIAL RULE TO CONTROL THE TRADE IN THREATENED BELUGA STURGEON Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Proposed special rule (under section 4(d) of ESA) allowing the importation into the United States of products from Beluga sturgeon (Huso huso) populations listed as threatened under the Act and in Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), if certain conditions are satisfied by the exporting (i.e., range country) or re-exporting country. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 Final Action 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: John Field, Biologist, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Email: john--field@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AI11 RIN: 1018-AT54 _______________________________________________________________________ 1560. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] CITES APPENDIX-III LISTING OF THE SEA CUCUMBER (ISOSTICHOPUS FUSCUS) BY THE GOVERNMENT OF ECUADOR Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We announce listing by Ecuador of a sea cucumber species (Isostichopus fuscus) in Appendix III of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: John Field, Biologist, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Email: john--field@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT55 _______________________________________________________________________ 1561. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] SPECIAL RULE RECLASSIFYING ARGENTINIAN BROAD- SNOUTED CAIMAN POPULATION FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to propose to downlist the broad-snouted caiman (Caiman latirostris) population in Argentina from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act, with a special rule (under section 4(d) of ESA) allowing the importation into the United States of skins and products from the Argentinian population of broad-snouted caiman, if certain conditions are satisfied. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michael Kreger, Biologist, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Fax: 703 358-2276 Email: michael--kreger@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT56 _______________________________________________________________________ 1562. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; CHANGES IN REGULATIONS GOVERNING RAPTOR PROPAGATION Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 703-712 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21.30 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose reorganization of current regulations, and adding or changing of some provisions therein. The changes will make it easier to understand the requirements for raptor propagation and the procedures for obtaining a propagation permit. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 [[Page 37684]] Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AG11 RIN: 1018-AT60 _______________________________________________________________________ 1563. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] LISTING OF FIVE FOREIGN BIRDS UNDER THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq. CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose to list five foreign bird species under the Endangered Species Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michael Kreger, Biologist, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Fax: 703 358-2276 Email: michael--kreger@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT62 _______________________________________________________________________ 1564. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; FEDERAL FALCONRY STANDARDS; ADDING CONNECTICUT TO THE LIST OF STATES THAT MEET FEDERAL FALCONRY STANDARDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 712(2) CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose to add Connecticut to the list of States in which the practice of falconry is approved. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT63 _______________________________________________________________________ 1565. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] PERMIT REVOCATION REGULATIONS FOR ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT INCIDENTAL TAKE PERMITS Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17.22(b)(5); 50 CFR 17.32(b)(5); 50 CFR 13.28 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose to repromulgate regulations that were vacated by the District Court for the District of Columbia due to failure to provide adequate notice and comment on the rule. The rule will establish specific provisions for revoking incidental take permits issued under the authority of section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Endangered Species Act, as amended. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/25/04 69 FR 29681 NPRM Comment Period End 07/26/04 Final Rule 05/25/04 69 FR 29669 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Richard E Sayers Jr., Chief, Branch of Consultation and Habitat Conservation Planning, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, ARLSQ-420, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Mailstop ARL-SQ 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2106 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: rick--sayers@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT64 _______________________________________________________________________ 1566. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATING MANATEE PROTECTION AREAS IN LEE COUNTY, FL Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We are proposing to designate several new manatee protection areas in Lee County, FL. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Emergency Final Rule Effective 04/07/04 69 FR 18279 Emergency Final Rule 04/07/04 69 FR 18279 NPRM 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT65 _______________________________________________________________________ 1567. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; BUENA VISTA LAKE SHREW CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to propose to designate critical habitat for the Buena Vista Lake Shrew, which occurs in California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined [[Page 37685]] Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT66 _______________________________________________________________________ 1568. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING: REVISION OF LANGUAGE USED IN REGULATIONS FOR APPROVING NONTOXIC SHOT FOR USE IN WATERFOWL HUNTING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 742 a-j CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20.134 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose plain-language revision of 50 CFR 20.134 to make it easier for the public to read and understand.The language governing determination of Expected Environmental Concentrations (EEC) in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems is altered to make clear the shot size and number of shot to be used in calculating the EECs. We also added language specifying the pH levels to be used in calculating the EEC in water. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None URL For More Information: migratorybirds.fws.gov URL For Public Comments: migratorybirds.fws.gov Agency Contact: Dr. George T Allen, Wildlife Biologist, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Dr., MS 4107, Arlington, VA 22203-1610 Phone: 703 358-1825 Fax: 703-358-2217 Email: george--t--allen@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT67 _______________________________________________________________________ 1569. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR CALIFORNIA TIGER SALAMANDER, CENTRAL DPS; 50 CFR 17 Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21.29 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: XXX Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT68 _______________________________________________________________________ 1570. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE CAPTIVE WILDLIFE SAFETY ACT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 18 USC 42 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 19, 2004. Abstract: We plan to propose to implement the Captive Wildlife Safety Act (CWSA) by adding subpart K to 50 CFR 14. The CWSA amends the Lacey Act by making it illegal to buy, sell, transport, receive, or acquire live lions, tigers, leopards, cheetahs, jaguars, and cougars or any hybrid of these species across State lines, or to import or export any of these species. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Kevin Adams, Chief, Office of Law Enforcement, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS-LE-3000, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1949 Fax: 703 358-1947 Email: kevin--adams@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT69 _______________________________________________________________________ 1571. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] SEASONS, HARVEST LIMITS, METHODS, AND MEANS RELATED TO TAKING OF WILDLIFE FOR SUBSISTENCE USES DURING 2005-06 REGULATORY YEAR (SUBPART D) Priority: Routine and Frequent. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 100 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will revise the regulations for seasons, harvest limits, methods, and means related to the taking of wildlife for subsistence uses during the 2005-06 regulatory year. This rulemaking is necessary because subpart D is subject to annual review. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: William W. Knauer, Office of Subsistence Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: 907 786-3873 Fax: 907 786-3898 Email: bill--knauer@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT70 _______________________________________________________________________ 1572. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] RESERVED/EXCEPTED RIGHTS MANAGEMENT (MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 668dd to 668ee; PL 106-113; 16 USC 715 to 715k, 715n to 715rr; 42 USC 4321 CFR Citation: None Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This Service Manual Chapter (612 FW 3) provides specific guidance [[Page 37686]] on the management and oversight of the exercise of privately owned mineral rights within the National Wildlife Refuge System. It also provides information on the law that governs the disposition of fees the Service receives in connection with reserved/excepted rights in Louisiana and Texas. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Carol Carson, Refuge Program Specialist, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N Fairfax Dr Suite 670, Arlington, VA 22205 Phone: 703 358-2490 RIN: 1018-AT71 _______________________________________________________________________ 1573. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] MOSQUITO AND MOSQUITO-BORNE DISEASE MANAGEMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 668dd to 668ee CFR Citation: None Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This draft Service Manual chapter (606 FW 2) provides policy for refuge managers to apply when determining how and when mosquito populations may be managed on lands administered within the National Wildlife Refuge System. This draft chapter is based on science and includes a requirement for data-gathering both prior to and after management actions. The draft chapter also includes a provision for actions taken during emergencies. This chapter applies to all units of the Refuge System where we have jurisdiction over such actions, whether mosquito management is performed by the Service or by an outside agency. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Michael Higgins, Mosquito Coordinator, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Ste. 670, Arlington, VA 22204 Phone: 410 573-4520 RIN: 1018-AT72 _______________________________________________________________________ 1574. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] STRATEGIC GROWTH OF THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 668dd to 668ee CFR Citation: None Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This Service Manual chapter (602 FW 5) outlines the process and decision points for the consideration of lands proposed for inclusion in the National Wildlife Refuge System (System). It explains in detail the various steps in taking a proposal from the initial idea stage to the Director's decision on whether a Region should proceed with the detailed planning and public involvement required for a new national wildlife refuge or major addition to an existing refuge, and ultimately, to approval ofa new refuge or substantial addition. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Dirck Byler, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Ste. 670, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2337 RIN: 1018-AT73 _______________________________________________________________________ 1575. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; COACHELLA VALLEY MILK-VETCH CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to propose critical habitat for the Coachella Valley milk-vetch, which occurs in California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT74 _______________________________________________________________________ 1576. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; THREAD-LEAVED BRODIAEA CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to propose critical habitat for the Thread-Leaved Brodiaea, which occurs in California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT75 [[Page 37687]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1577. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING; 2005-2006 MIGRATORY GAME BIRD HUNTING REGULATIONS Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712; 16 USC 742(a) to 742(j) CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action establishes annual migratory game bird hunting regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/05 Final Action 09/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT76 _______________________________________________________________________ 1578. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] MIGRATORY BIRD SUBSISTENCE HARVEST IN ALASKA; PROPOSED SPRING/SUMMER SUBSISTENCE ANNUAL HARVEST REGULATIONS FOR MIGRATORY BIRDS IN ALASKA DURING THE 2005 SUBSISTENCE SEASON Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 92 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action establishes annual spring/summer migratory bird subsistence harvest regulations in Alaska for the 2005 subsistence season. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Fred Armstrong, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 10011 E. Tudor Rd., MS -- 201, Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: 907 786-3887 RIN: 1018-AT77 _______________________________________________________________________ 1579. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SAN MIGUEL ISLAND FOX, SANTA ROSA ISLAND FOX, SANTA CRUZ ISLAND FOX, AND SANTA CATALINA ISLAND FOX Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to propose critical habitat for four island fox species, which occur on the Channel Islands off California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/04 Final Action 10/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AI28 RIN: 1018-AT78 _______________________________________________________________________ 1580. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; SALT CREEK TIGER BEETLE CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for the Salt Creek tiger beetle, a subspecies endemic to eastern Nebraska saline wetlands and associated streams in the northern third of Lancaster County and southern margin of Saunders County in Nebraska. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AJ13 RIN: 1018-AT79 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1581. LIST OF MIGRATORY BIRDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 704; 16 USC 712 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 10.13 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The List of Migratory Birds found at 50 CFR 10.13 is being revised to (1) bring the list into conformity with generally accepted taxonomy and nomenclature--English (common) and scientific names, as reflected in four published supplements to the 6th (1983) edition of the American Ornithologists' Union Checklist of North American Birds; and (2) add species that are of regular occurrence in the United States that are not included on the current list. [[Page 37688]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/09/95 60 FR 24686 Second NPRM 10/12/01 66 FR 52281 Final Action 11/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov Kurt Johnson, Biologist, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Email: kurt--johnson@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AB72 _______________________________________________________________________ 1582. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND GENERAL PERMIT PROCEDURES--50 CFR PART 13 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 668a; 16 USC 704; 16 USC 712; 16 USC 742j-1; 16 USC 1382; 16 USC 1538(d); 16 USC 1539; 16 USC 1540(f); 16 USC 3374; 16 USC 4901 to 4916; 18 USC 42; 19 USC 1202; 31 USC 9701 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 13 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service proposes to amend 50 CFR part 13, which provides uniform permit procedures relating to the general administration of Service permits, to update the permit application fee schedule. Permit fees have not been revised since 1982. This change is necessary in order to recover a larger percentage of the cost of processing the permits. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/26/03 68 FR 51222 Final Action 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Local Agency Contact: Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2095 Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AC57 _______________________________________________________________________ 1583. IMPORTATION OF CAPTIVE-BRED EXOTIC BIRDS INTO THE UNITED STATES FROM BREEDING FACILITIES IN OTHER COUNTRIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 4901 to 4916 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 15 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will establish the information requirements and approval criteria for the import of captive-bred wild exotic birds from overseas breeding facilities. This rule applies primarily to species listed in the appendices to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which are otherwise prohibited from import by the Wild Bird Conservation Act of 1992. The rule also describes the process for handling petitions to approve qualifying facilities, establishes the duration of approval, provides for the suspension and revocation of approval, and provides for notice of approved facilities in the Federal Register. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/17/94 59 FR 12784 Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Robert Gabel, Chief, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 750, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Fax: 703 358-2276 Email: roddy--gabel@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AF44 _______________________________________________________________________ 1584. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; TIBETAN ANTELOPE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose to list the Tibetan antelope, or chiru, as endangered. The antelope is native to Tibet, Kashmir, and north-central China. It is threatened by illegal trade in its wool, known as shahtoosh, which is exceptionally fine. The species has experienced dramatic declines in recent years despite efforts by range countries to control poaching, as well as a prohibition on international commercial trade through listing in appendix I of CITES. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice 04/25/00 65 FR 24171 NPRM 10/06/03 68 FR 57646 Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michael Kreger, Biologist, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Fax: 703 358-2276 Email: michael--kreger@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AF49 _______________________________________________________________________ 1585. U.S. PROPOSALS FOR CITES APPENDIX III; CERTAIN TURTLE SPECIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action would add certain native turtle species to Appendix III of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. If adopted, exports of the species would require CITES documentation from the Service to ensure that foreign countries accept the shipments. This action is necessary to monitor the impact of [[Page 37689]] trade on the species in an effort to maintain healthy populations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/26/00 65 FR 4217 Final Action 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Marie Maltese, Biologist, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Email: marie--maltese@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AF69 _______________________________________________________________________ 1586. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ENDANGERED STATUS FOR 12 SPECIES OF PICTURE-WING FLIES FROM THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose endangered status pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, for 12 species of Hawaiian picture- wing flies--Drosophila aglaia, D. differens, D. hemipeza, D. heteroneura, D. montgomeryi, D. mulli, D. musaphilia, D. neoclavisetae, D. obatai, D. ochrobasis, D. substenoptera, and D. tarphytrichia. These species are found on one or more of the following Hawaiian Islands: Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and Hawaii. These 12 species face substantial threats from one or more of the following: habitat degradation, loss of host plants, biological pest control, and predation from alien arthropods. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/17/01 66 FR 3964 Final Action 05/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AG23 _______________________________________________________________________ 1587. NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM; MISSION, GOALS, AND PURPOSES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 668(dd) to 668(ee) CFR Citation: None Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed policy (FWS Manual) will address the mission, goals, and purposes of the National Wildlife Refuge System in the context of the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997. This RIN also reflects Wildlife-Dependent Recreation Uses, Appropriate Refuge Uses, and Wilderness Stewardship. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Proposed Policy 01/16/01 66 FR 3668 Comment Period Extended 03/15/01 66 FR 15136 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 05/15/01 66 FR 26879 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 06/21/01 66 FR 33268 Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: James W. Kurth, Deputy Chief, National Wildlife Refuge System, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 670 ARLSQ, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 703 358-1744 RIN: 1018-AG46 _______________________________________________________________________ 1588. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE JOHNSTON'S FRANKENIA FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to make a final determination on the proposed rule to remove the Johnston's frankenia from the List of Endangered and Threatened Plants. This action is based on new information. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/22/03 68 FR 27961 Final Action 11/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AH53 _______________________________________________________________________ 1589. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE; RECLASSIFICATION FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED STATUS FOR MARIANNA FRUIT BAT (GUAM), AND THREATENED STATUS FOR MARIANNA FRUIT BAT (CNMI) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to make a final determination on the proposal to reclassify the Mariana fruit bat on Guam from endangered to threatened, and the proposal to list as threatened the Mariana fruit bat from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/26/98 63 FR 14641 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 05/27/04 69 FR 30277 Final Action 12/00/04 NPRM Comment Period End 06/28/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No [[Page 37690]] Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AE83 RIN: 1018-AH55 _______________________________________________________________________ 1590. ADDITION OF THE GREAT WHITE SHARK AND THE CAPE STAG BEETLES TO APPENDIX III UNDER CITES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action will amend the regulations in 50 CFR part 23 by adding the great white shark and Cape Stag beetles to appendix III under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2095 Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AH66 _______________________________________________________________________ 1591. AUDIT RESOLUTION POLICY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: OMB Circular A-133 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 80; 43 CFR 12 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will publish six USFWS Manual chapters regarding Federal Government auditing standards as they pertain to State grantees. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Policy 12/14/01 66 FR 64845 Policy-Request for Comments 10/29/03 68 FR 61681 Policy--Final Chapters 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Kim Galvan, Management Analyst, Division of Federal Aid, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 140, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1851 Email: kim--galvan@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AH69 _______________________________________________________________________ 1592. IMPORTATION OF EXOTIC WILD BIRDS INTO THE UNITED STATES; ADDING BLUE-FRONTED AMAZON PARROTS FROM ARGENTINA'S APPROVED SUSTAINABLE USE MANAGEMENT PLAN TO THE APPROVED LIST OF NON-CAPTIVE BRED SPECIES Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 4901 to 4916 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 15 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would allow the import into the United States of parrots removed from the wild in Argentina under an approved sustainable use management plan. This is the first such plan that, if approved, would contribute to the goals of the Wild Bird Conservation Act to promote the conservation of exotic birds through sustainable use. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/06/03 68 FR 46559 Final Action 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2095 Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AH89 _______________________________________________________________________ 1593. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REVISIONS TO THE REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO PERMITS ISSUED UNDER THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 13; 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Presently, Safe Harbor Agreements and Candidate Conservation Agreements with Assurances only allow incidental take of species. The Service is proposing to clarify the range of activities permittable under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act. In addition, the Service is proposing to amend the policies to allow for intentional take of species in association with Safe Harbor Agreements. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/10/03 68 FR 53327 NPRM--Reopening of comment period 02/23/04 69 FR 8161 Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Nancy Green, Biologist, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 430 E, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: nancy--green@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AH93 [[Page 37691]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1594. PUBLIC NOTICE FOR CITES APPENDIX III LISTING OF SPANISH CEDAR AND BIGLEAF MAHOGANY BY THE GOVERNMENT OF PERU Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq; 16 USC 4201; PL 99-625 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This notice advises the public that, by unilateral action provided for in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), the Government of Peru has listed Spanish cedar and bigleaf mahogany in CITES appendix III. This listing invokes certain permitting requirements to assist Peru in controlling trade in these species. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Pat Ford, Biologist, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Email: pat--ford@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AH99 _______________________________________________________________________ 1595. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF TWO AUSTRALIAN PARAKEETS FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq; 16 USC 4201; PL 99-625 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose to reclassify the turquoise parakeet (Neophema pulchella) and the scarlet-chested parakeet (Neophema splendida) from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/02/03 68 FR 52169 Final Rule 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michael Kreger, Biologist, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Fax: 703 358-2276 Email: michael--kreger@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI04 _______________________________________________________________________ 1596. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING AND PERMITS; REGULATIONS FOR MANAGING HARVEST OF LIGHT GOOSE POPULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712; 16 USC 742(a) to 742(j) CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20; 50 CFR 21 subpart E Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule authorizes new methods of take for light goose hunting under 50 CFR part 20 and revises subpart E of 50 CFR part 21 for the management of overabundant light goose populations. It also modifies the conservation order that will increase take of such populations under the authority of this subpart. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/12/01 66 FR 52077 NPRM Correction 11/07/01 66 FR 56266 NPRM Comment Period Extended 12/10/01 66 FR 63665 Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI07 _______________________________________________________________________ 1597. ADDITION BY INDONESIA OF RAMIN TO APPENDIX III UNDER THE CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD FAUNA AND FLORA Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq; 16 USC 4201; PL 99-625 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This direct final rule notifies the public that, by unilateral action provided for in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), the Government of Indonesia has listed the tree species, Ramin, in CITES appendix III. This listing invokes certain permitting requirements to assist Indonesia in controlling trade in this species. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 06/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Pat Ford, Biologist, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Email: pat--ford@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI08 _______________________________________________________________________ 1598. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE TINIAN MONARCH FLYCATCHER FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service is planning to make a final determination on the proposed rule to delist the Tinian monarch flycatcher from the list of endangered and threatened species, due [[Page 37692]] to apparent increases in population numbers and likely improvement of habitat quality. This bird occurs on Tinian Island in the Marianas. The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on February 22, 1999, page 8533, under RIN 1018-AE40. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/22/99 64 FR 8533 Final Action 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AE40 RIN: 1018-AI14 _______________________________________________________________________ 1599. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE TOPEKA SHINER Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201 to 4245; PL 99-625; 100 Stat. 3500 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, August 13, 2002, Settlement agreement. Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the fish, the Topeka shiner, which occurs in Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, and South Dakota. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/21/02 67 FR 54261 NPRM--reopening of comment period 03/17/04 69 FR 12619 Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI20 _______________________________________________________________________ 1600. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REGULATIONS FOR MANAGING RESIDENT CANADA GEESE POPULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712; 16 USC 742(a) to 742(j) CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would establish a regulation authorizing State wildlife agencies to conduct indirect and/or direct population control management activities on resident Canada geese, including the take of birds. The intent of this rule is to allow State wildlife management agencies sufficient flexibility to deal with problems caused by resident Canada geese and to guide and direct Canada goose population growth and management activities in the coterminous United States. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/21/03 68 FR 50496 Final Action 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI32 _______________________________________________________________________ 1601. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE SOUTHWEST ALASKAN DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE NORTHERN SEA OTTER Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose listing the southwest Alaskan distinct population segment of the Northern sea otter, found mostly in the Aleutian Islands and the Alaska peninsula and adjacent waters. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/11/04 69 FR 6600 NPRM; announcement of public hearing 05/05/04 69 FR 25055 Final Action 02/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI44 _______________________________________________________________________ 1602. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE COLUMBIA-KLAMATH DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE BULL TROUT Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the Columbia- Klamath distinct population segment of the Bull trout. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/29/02 67 FR 71235 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 02/11/03 68 FR 6863 NPRM--Comment Period Reopened, NOA for draft economic analysis 04/05/04 69 FR 17634 Final Action 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal [[Page 37693]] Energy Effects: Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by Executive Order 13211. Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI52 _______________________________________________________________________ 1603. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; EIDERDOWN FROM ICELAND Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 95-616; 16 USC 712(2); PL 106-108 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking will allow the importation into the United States of processed Icelandic eiderdown. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/05/03 68 FR 52727 Final Action 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI64 _______________________________________________________________________ 1604. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PERMITS FOR FOREIGN LISTED SPECIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will issue a policy clarifying the process used for issuing Endangered Species Act permits for foreign listed species. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice of Proposed Policy 08/18/03 68 FR 49512 Final Action 10/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Timothy J. Van Norman, Chief, Branch of Permits, International, Division of Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2350 Fax: 703 358-2281 Email: tim--vannorman@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI67 _______________________________________________________________________ 1605. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SAN DIEGO FAIRY SHRIMP Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose designation of critical habitat for the endangered San Diego Fairy shrimp, a freshwater crustacean found in southern California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/22/03 68 FR 19888 NPRM--NOA, draft economic analysis, reopening, public comment period, and notice of public hearing 04/08/04 69 FR 18516 Final Action 10/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI71 _______________________________________________________________________ 1606. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE CALIFORNIA GNATCATCHER Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, April 11, 2003, Court order. Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the Coastal California gnatcatcher, a threatened bird found in southern California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/24/03 68 FR 20228 NPRM--Public Comment Period Reopening 04/08/04 69 FR 18515 NPRM Comment Period Reopen, Draft Econ Analysis Avail, Public Hearing 04/08/04 69 FR 18516 Final Action 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI72 _______________________________________________________________________ 1607. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR 11 MOBILE RIVER BASIN FRESHWATER MUSSELS Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, March 17, 2003, Court order. Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat, if prudent, for three [[Page 37694]] threatened and eight endangered species of Mobile River Basin freshwater mussels. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/26/03 68 FR 14752 NPRM Comment Reopen, NOA of hearing and draft economic analysis 08/14/03 68 FR 48581 NPRM--reopen comment, NOA for draft economic analysis 01/13/04 69 FR 1960 Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI73 _______________________________________________________________________ 1608. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR FIVE APPALACHIAN MUSSELS Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, May 19, 2003, Court order. Abstract: We propose designation of critical habitat, if prudent, for five species of Appalachian bivalves, or freshwater mussels (Cumberland elktoe, Cumberland combshell, oyster mussel, rough rabbitsfoot, and purple bean). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/03/03 68 FR 33234 NPRM Technical Correction; Reopening of Comment Period 10/06/03 68 FR 57643 Final Action 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI76 _______________________________________________________________________ 1609. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR A PLANT, THE PIERSON'S MILKVETCH Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, July 28, 2003, Court order. Abstract: We propose designation of critical habitat for Pierson's milkvetch, a threatened plant found in California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/05/03 68 FR 46143 NPRM--reopen public comment period, NOA of draft econ analysis 04/06/04 69 FR 18016 Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI77 _______________________________________________________________________ 1610. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR A PLANT, THE LANE MOUNTAIN MILKVETCH Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will propose designation of critical habitat for the Lane Mountain milkvetch, an endangered plant found in California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/06/04 69 FR 18018 Final Action 04/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI78 _______________________________________________________________________ 1611. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ENDANGERED STATUS FOR THE SCIMITAR-HORNED ORYX, ADDAX, AND DAMA GAZELLE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Based on comments received, we may finalize a rule to list three species of antelope (Scimitar-Horned oryx, addax, and the Dama gazelle) as endangered. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/05/91 56 FR 56491 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 07/24/03 68 FR 43706 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 11/26/03 68 FR 66395 Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Robert Gabel, Chief, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 750, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Fax: 703 358-2276 [[Page 37695]] Email: roddy--gabel@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI82 _______________________________________________________________________ 1612. CHANGES IN LIST OF SPECIES IN APPENDICES TO THE CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD FAUNA AND FLORA Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq; 16 USC 4201; PL 99-625 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will announce the decisions made by the 12th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP12) to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in November 2002 on amendments to appendices I and II, and incorporate those decisions into 50 CFR 23.23. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Robert Gabel, Chief, Division of Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 750, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Fax: 703 358-2276 Email: roddy--gabel@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI90 _______________________________________________________________________ 1613. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF EGGERT'S SUNFLOWER FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to make a final determination on a proposal to remove the Eggert's sunflower from the List of Endangered and Threatened Species. This action is based on the recent completion of population and distribution studies, the commitment of land managers to the protection and management of several populations, and the discovery of previously undocumented populations throughout the species' range. On May 22, 1997, the Eggert's sunflower was designated as a threatened species. This species is known to occur in Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/05/04 69 FR 17627 Final Action 03/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AJ08 _______________________________________________________________________ 1614. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE MEXICAN SPOTTED OWL Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will repropose the designation of critical habitat for the Mexican spotted owl. The owl inhabits canyon and montane forest habitats across a range that extends from southern Utah and Colorado, through Arizona, New Mexico, and west Texas, to the mountains of central Mexico. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/18/03 68 FR 65020 NPRM--reopen comment, NOA of draft econ analysis and draft envir assessment, notice of public mtg 03/26/04 69 FR 15777 Final Action 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AJ15 _______________________________________________________________________ 1615. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DE-DESIGNATION OF MANATEE PROTECTION AREAS IN FLORIDA Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq; 16 USC 1361 to 1407 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17.108 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to make a final determination on the proposal to de- designate two Manatee refuges in Florida: Pansy Bayou Manatee Refuge in Sarasota County, and Cocoa Beach Manatee Refuge in Brevard County. These refuges were designated on November 8, 2002 (67 Federal Register 68450). We propose to de-designate these refuges because the State of Florida has instituted additional manatee protection measures at these sites, making Federal designation unnecessary. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/22/03 68 FR 60316 Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 [[Page 37696]] Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AH80 RIN: 1018-AJ23 _______________________________________________________________________ 1616. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, SUBPART C AND SUBPART D -- 2004-2005 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF FISH AND WILDLIFE Priority: Routine and Frequent. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 100 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule will revise the regulations for seasons, harvest limits, methods, and means related to the taking of wildlife for subsistence uses during the 2004-05 regulatory year. This rulemaking is necessary because subpart D is subject to annual review. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/19/03 68 FR 49734 Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Federalism: This action may have federalism implications as defined in EO 13132. Agency Contact: William W. Knauer, Office of Subsistence Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: 907 786-3873 Fax: 907 786-3898 Email: bill--knauer@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AJ25 _______________________________________________________________________ 1617. EXTENSION OF EXISTING AMENDED 4(D) RULE FOR PREBLE'S MEADOW JUMPING MOUSE IN COLORADO AND WYOMING Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 CFR Citation: 17 CFR 40 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On May 22, 2001, the Fish and Wildlife Service adopted special regulations governing take of the threatened Preble's meadow jumping mouse (Zapus hudsonius preblei), which provide exemption from take provisions under section 9 of the Endangered Species Act for certain activities related to rodent control, ongoing agricultural activities, landscape maintenance, and existing uses of water. On October 1, 2002, the Service amended those regulations to provide exemptions for certain activities related to noxious weed control and ongoing ditch maintenance activities. This action proposes to extend the regulations, as amended, for 10 years. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/24/04 69 FR 8359 Comment Period Extended 03/23/04 69 FR 13504 Final Action 05/20/04 69 FR 29101 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AF30 RIN: 1018-AJ26 _______________________________________________________________________ 1618. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING; APPROVAL OF HEVI-STEEL AS A NONTOXIC SHOT MATERIAL FOR WATERFOWL HUNTING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712; 16 USC 742 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Environ-Metal has applied to the Service for approval of Hevi-Steel as nontoxic for waterfowl hunting in the United States. The information included in Environ-Metal's application is conclusive as to Hevi-Steel's nontoxicity. We will now evaluate whether we should propose to amend 50 CFR 20.21 by adding Hevi-Steel to the list of approved nontoxic shot types. We seek public comment on whether we should pursue approval of Hevi-Steel as nontoxic shot for waterfowl hunting. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 10/24/03 68 FR 60897 NPRM 03/15/04 69 FR 12105 Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT32 _______________________________________________________________________ 1619. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE ARROYO TOAD Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, April 1, 2004, Settlement agreement. Abstract: We will propose designation of critical habitat for the arroyo toad, an endangered species known from California and Mexico. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/28/04 69 FR 23254 Correction to NPRM 05/17/04 69 FR 27886 Final Action 05/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 [[Page 37697]] Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT42 _______________________________________________________________________ 1620. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE CALIFORNIA TIGER SALAMANDER SANTA BARBARA COUNTY DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, January 15, 2004, Court Order. Abstract: We will propose designation of critical habitat for the Santa Barbara County Distinct Population Segment of the California tiger salamander, an endangered species in California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/22/04 69 FR 3064 NPRM--reopen comment, public hearing announcement 04/13/04 69 FR 19364 Final Action 11/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT44 _______________________________________________________________________ 1621. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE RIVERSIDE FAIRY SHRIMP Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, April 1, 2004, Court order. Abstract: We will propose designation of critical habitat for the Riverside fairy shrimp, an endangered species in California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/27/04 69 FR 23023 Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT45 _______________________________________________________________________ 1622. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, SUBPART C AND SUBPART D; 2005-2006 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF FISH AND SHELLFISH REGULATIONS Priority: Routine and Frequent. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will revise the regulations for seasons, harvest limits, methods, and means for the subsistence taking of fish and shellfish during the 2005-06 regulatory year. This rulemaking is necessary because subpart D is subject to an annual review cycle. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/03/04 69 FR 5105 Final Action 03/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: William W. Knauer, Office of Subsistence Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: 907 786-3873 Fax: 907 786-3898 Email: bill--knauer@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT46 _______________________________________________________________________ 1623. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; EMERGENCY CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR SANTA ANA SUCKER Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for the Santa Ana Sucker, known from California, on an emergency basis. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action Effective-- Emergency Designation 02/26/04 69 FR 8839 NPRM 02/26/04 69 FR 8911 Final Action 10/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT57 _______________________________________________________________________ 1624. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN AK: SPECIFYING RATIOS OF INTERESTS/QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS OF FEDERAL SUBSISTENCE REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCILS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will clarify the membership qualifications for the Federal Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils. [[Page 37698]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/15/04 69 FR 19964 Final Action 10/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: William W. Knauer, Office of Subsistence Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: 907 786-3873 Fax: 907 786-3898 Email: bill--knauer@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT58 _______________________________________________________________________ 1625. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] CONFERRING DESIGNATED PORT STATUS ON MEMPHIS, TN, LOUISVILLE, KY, AND HOUSTON, TX Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose to make Houston, TX, Louisville, KY, and Memphis, TN, designated ports under section 9(f) of the Endangered Species Act. This action would allow the direct importation and exportation of wildlife and wildlife products through these growing international ports. We are proposing to amend the regulations in 50 CFR 14 to reflect this designation. We will hold public hearings to collect comments on this change. We also seek written comments from the public. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/22/04 69 FR 21806 Final Action 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Kevin Adams, Chief, Office of Law Enforcement, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS-LE-3000, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1949 Fax: 703 358-1947 Email: kevin--adams@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT59 _______________________________________________________________________ 1626. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] REGULATIONS FOR NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATIONS OF THE WESTERN DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE GRAY WOLF Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to make a final determination on the proposal to reduce regulatory restrictions for gray wolves within the nonessential experimental populations in ID and MT on private lands. These relaxed regulations will result in minor positive economic benefits to private landowners. Additionally, we are defining a process for voluntary and cooperative transfer of management responsibilities for wolves back to the States of ID and MT. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/09/04 69 FR 10956 NPRM--notice of public hearing 04/06/04 69 FR 18035 Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State Federalism: This action may have federalism implications as defined in EO 13132. Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT61 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Long-Term Actions United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1627. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 1994 AMENDMENTS TO THE MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1374 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Section 104 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act authorizes the Director of the Service, acting on behalf of the Secretary of the Interior, to issue permits for activities otherwise prohibited by the Act. Regulations will be developed for issuance of permits and the 1994 amendments to the Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2095 Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AE72 _______________________________________________________________________ 1628. TAKING OF MARINE MAMMALS BY LEVEL B HARASSMENT; ISSUANCE OF GENERAL AUTHORIZATION FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND PERMITS FOR PHOTOGRAPHY, EDUCATIONAL, AND COMMERCIAL PURPOSES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 103-238; 16 USC 1361 to 1407 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service proposes to issue regulations that would allow us to authorize harassment but not injury or death of marine mammals under our [[Page 37699]] jurisdiction, for scientific research and for photography for educational or commercial purposes. This rule would further implement the 1994 Amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2095 Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AF26 _______________________________________________________________________ 1629. INJURIOUS WILDLIFE; ADDITION OF THE ASIAN SWAMP EEL Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 18 USC 42 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will review economic and biologic information on the 17 species in the swamp eel family, Synbranchidae, for possible addition to the list of injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Kari Jonell Duncan, Chief, Division of Environmental Quality, Branch of Invasive Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 810B, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 810-B, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2464 Fax: 703 358-1800 Email: kari--duncan@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AF53 _______________________________________________________________________ 1630. POLICY ON GENERAL CONSERVATION PERMITS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq; 16 USC 1361 et seq; 16 USC 703 et seq CFR Citation: None Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This policy will contain provisions to issue permits under a number of wildlife and plant laws and treaties to qualified organizations to conduct general conservation activities over a specified period of time instead of issuing multiple permits for each activity. This policy recognizes scientific and conservation professionals and institutions as partners in resource conservation and management and provides incentives for them to work with protected species and their habitats. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice of Proposed Policy 10/28/99 64 FR 58086 Final Action 09/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2095 Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AF63 _______________________________________________________________________ 1631. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DETERMINATION OF ENDANGERED STATUS AND DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE GILA CHUB Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We are proposing endangered status and the designation of critical habitat for the Gila chub. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/09/02 67 FR 51947 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AG16 _______________________________________________________________________ 1632. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE DOLLY VARDEN AS A THREATENED SPECIES IN WASHINGTON DUE TO SIMILARITY OF APPEARANCE TO BULL TROUT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose to list the Dolly Varden (Salvelinus malma) as threatened under the ``Similarity of Appearance'' provision of the Endangered Species Act in Washington, due to its similarity of appearance to the bull trout. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/09/01 66 FR 1628 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AH68 [[Page 37700]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1633. RELEASE OF CAPTIVE-REARED MALLARDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712; 16 USC 742(a) to 742(j) CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We are resuming review of all aspects of regulations pertaining to the release and harvest of captive-reared mallards. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice of Intent 08/28/01 66 FR 45274 Notice of Availability 08/26/03 68 FR 51231 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI05 _______________________________________________________________________ 1634. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING AND DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THREE SNAILS AND ONE AMPHIPOD Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201 to 4245; PL 99-625; 100 Stat. 3500 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, February 6, 2002, Settlement agreement. Abstract: We propose to list and designate critical habitat for Koster's tyronia, Noel's amphipod, Pecos assiminea, and the Roswell springsnail in New Mexico and Texas. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/12/02 67 FR 6459 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 05/31/02 67 FR 38059 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI15 _______________________________________________________________________ 1635. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE CACTUS FERRUGINOUS PYGMY OWL Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will propose a new designation of critical habitat for the Cactus ferruginous pygmy owl distinct population segment found in Arizona. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/27/02 67 FR 71031 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 02/25/03 68 FR 8730 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 04/28/03 68 FR 22353 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI48 _______________________________________________________________________ 1636. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REVISIONS TO GENERAL EXCEPTIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 95-616; 92 Stat 3112 (16 USC 712(2)); PL 106-108 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Under this rule, some public institutions which are now exempted from permit requirements would be required to obtain permits in order to possess migratory birds. It would create new exemptions for State and Federal resource managers and it would establish husbandry requirements applicable to exempt facilities. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations, Businesses Government Levels Affected: State, Federal Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI96 _______________________________________________________________________ 1637. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING OF THE WESTERN DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE GRAY WOLF Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to propose to remove the western Distinct Population Segment (DPS) of the gray wolf from the List of Endangered and Threatened Species. The reason for this action is the following: On the basis of estimates compiled in December 2002, we conclude that the wolf population has achieved the required third year of its population recovery criteria. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 04/01/03 68 FR 15879 NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined [[Page 37701]] Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AF20 RIN: 1018-AJ04 _______________________________________________________________________ 1638. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE CALIFORNIA RED-LEGGED FROG Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, March 31, 2004, Settlement agreement. Abstract: We will re-propose the designation of critical habitat for the California red-legged frog, a threatened species endemic to California and Baja California, Mexico. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/13/04 69 FR 19619 Final Action 10/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AJ16 _______________________________________________________________________ 1639. INJURIOUS WILDLIFE SPECIES; BOIGA SNAKES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 18 USC 42 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: FWS will review available economic and biological information on snakes in the genus Boiga for possible addition to the list of injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 09/12/03 68 FR 53705 NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kari Jonell Duncan, Chief, Division of Environmental Quality, Branch of Invasive Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 810B, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 810-B, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2464 Fax: 703 358-1800 Email: kari--duncan@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT28 _______________________________________________________________________ 1640. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; AMENDMENT TO MANATEE PROTECTION AREAS IN FLORIDA (BARGE CANAL EXCEPTION) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service is planning to make a final determination on the proposed rule to create an exception to the regulations governing the Barge Canal manatee refuge in Brevard County, Florida. Under this exception, parties may apply for authorization to conduct otherwise prohibited activities in the refuge if they can demonstrate to the Service that the activity can be pursued in such a manner that manatees will not be taken. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/16/02 67 FR 18572 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AH80 RIN: 1018-AT39 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1641. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED ENDANGERED STATUS FOR THREE PLANTS FROM THE MARIANA ISLANDS AND GUAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 04/08/04 69 FR 18499 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AG09 [[Page 37702]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1642. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING THE HOOVER'S WOOLLY-STAR FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 10/07/03 68 FR 57829 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AG41 _______________________________________________________________________ 1643. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THREE COASTAL CALIFORNIA PLANTS Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action for 1 Plant 03/17/04 69 FR 12553 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AG88 _______________________________________________________________________ 1644. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE TRUCKEE BARBERRY FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 10/01/03 68 FR 56564 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AH47 _______________________________________________________________________ 1645. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE GUAM BROADBILL AND MARIANA MALLARD FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 02/23/04 69 FR 8116 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AH50 _______________________________________________________________________ 1646. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED PLANTS; RECLASSIFICATION OF THE MISSOURI BLADDERPOD FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 10/15/03 68 FR 59337 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AH59 _______________________________________________________________________ 1647. EXPORT OF LIVE ALLIGATORS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 13; 50 CFR 17; 50 CFR 23 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 05/04/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal Agency Contact: Peter Thomas Phone: 703 358-2095 Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AH65 _______________________________________________________________________ 1648. EAGLE PERMITS: NEW DEFINITIONS, PERMITS FOR INCIDENTAL TAKING OF BALD EAGLES NECESSARY TO PROTECT OTHER INTERESTS IN ANY PARTICULAR LOCALITY Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 22 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 05/10/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Brian Millsap Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AH74 _______________________________________________________________________ 1649. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REGULATIONS GOVERNING REHABILITATION ACTIVITIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 10/27/03 68 FR 61123 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Brian Millsap Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AH87 _______________________________________________________________________ 1650. MARINE MAMMALS: INCIDENTAL TAKE DURING SPECIFIED ACTIVITIES (BEAUFORT SEA POLAR BEAR AND WALRUS) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18 [[Page 37703]] Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 11/28/03 68 FR 66744 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local Agency Contact: Benjamin Tuggle Phone: 703 358-2161 Fax: 703 358-1869 Email: benjamin--tuggle@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AH92 _______________________________________________________________________ 1651. PARTNERS FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE PROGRAM Priority: Info./Admin./Other CFR Citation: None Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 05/13/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Hannibal Bolton Phone: 703 358-1718 RIN: 1018-AH98 _______________________________________________________________________ 1652. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; BELUGA STURGEON Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 04/21/04 69 FR 21425 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Marie Maltese Phone: 703 358-1708 Email: marie--maltese@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI11 _______________________________________________________________________ 1653. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING OF THE ROTA BRIDLED WHITE-EYE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 01/22/04 69 FR 3022 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI16 _______________________________________________________________________ 1654. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE VENTURA MARSH MILKVETCH Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Rule 05/20/04 69 FR 29081 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State Agency Contact: Chris Nolin Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI21 _______________________________________________________________________ 1655. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING OF THE SAN MIGUEL ISLAND FOX, SANTA ROSA ISLAND FOX, SANTA CRUZ ISLAND FOX, AND SANTA CATALINA ISLAND FOX Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action--Final Listing 03/05/04 69 FR 10335 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AT79 RIN: 1018-AI28 _______________________________________________________________________ 1656. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE SLICKSPOT PEPPERGRASS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 01/22/04 69 FR 3094 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI50 _______________________________________________________________________ 1657. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE DESERT YELLOWHEAD Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM--reopen comment; NOA, draft econ analysis and draft envir assessment 01/27/04 69 FR 3871 Final Action 03/16/04 69 FR 12278 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI69 _______________________________________________________________________ 1658. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR BRAUN'S ROCKCRESS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 06/03/04 69 FR 31460 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal [[Page 37704]] Agency Contact: Chris Nolin Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI74 _______________________________________________________________________ 1659. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ENDANGERED STATUS FOR THE DUGONG IN THE REPUBLIC OF PALAU Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 12/17/03 68 FR 70185 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Robert Gabel Phone: 703 358-1708 Fax: 703 358-2276 Email: roddy--gabel@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI81 _______________________________________________________________________ 1660. SAFE HARBOR AGREEMENTS AND CANDIDATE CONSERVATION AGREEMENTS WITH ASSURANCES; REVISIONS TO THE REGULATIONS Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 13.25; 50 CFR 17.22; 50 CFR 17.32 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 05/03/04 69 FR 24084 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Nancy Green Phone: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: nancy--green@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI85 _______________________________________________________________________ 1661. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, SUBPARTS C AND D; 2004-2005 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF FISH AND SHELLFISH Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 02/03/04 69 FR 5018 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: William W. Knauer Phone: 907 786-3873 Fax: 907 786-3898 Email: bill--knauer@fws.gov Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AI37 RIN: 1018-AI89 _______________________________________________________________________ 1662. ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT COUNTERPART SECTION 7 CONSULTATION REGULATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTING THE NATIONAL FIRE PLAN Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 402.02; 50 CFR 418 to 423 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 12/08/03 68 FR 68254 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: This action may have federalism implications as defined in EO 13132. Agency Contact: Richard E Sayers Phone: 703 358-2106 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: rick--sayers@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AJ02 _______________________________________________________________________ 1663. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE EGGERT'S SUNFLOWER FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/05/04 69 FR 17627 Withdrawn 05/10/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AJ17 _______________________________________________________________________ 1664. MIGRATORY BIRD SUBSISTENCE HARVEST IN ALASKA; PROPOSED SPRING/ SUMMER SUBSISTENCE ANNUAL HARVEST REGULATIONS FOR MIGRATORY BIRDS IN ALASKA DURING THE 2004 SUBSISTENCE SEASON Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. CFR Citation: 50 CFR 92 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/12/04 69 FR 1686 Final Action 04/02/04 69 FR 17318 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Andrew DiMarsico Phone: 202 366-5263 Fax: 202-366-3820 Email: andrew.dimarsico@usda.gov Fred Armstrong Phone: 907 786-3887 RIN: 1018-AJ27 _______________________________________________________________________ 1665. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE VIRGINIA ROUNDLEAF FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 05/07/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT33 [[Page 37705]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1666. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSED DOWNLISTING OF THE PAHRUMP POOLFISH FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 04/02/04 69 FR 17383 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AB97 RIN: 1018-AT35 _______________________________________________________________________ 1667. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE MEXICAN SPOTTED OWL Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/18/03 68 FR 65020 Withdrawn - Duplicate of RIN 1018-AJ15 05/05/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Chris Nolin Phone: 703 358-2171 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AG29 RIN: 1018-AT52 BILLING CODE 4310--55--S _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage National Park Service (NPS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1668. BIG THICKET NATIONAL PRESERVE; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 462(k); 16 USC 9a CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.85 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would allow personal watercraft use in designated areas of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because the regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in units of the National Park System expired on April 22, 2002. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NWRoom 3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4206 RIN: 1024-AC92 _______________________________________________________________________ 1669. PICTURED ROCKS NATIONAL LAKESHORE; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 462(k); 16 USC 9a CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.32 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would allow personal watercraft use in designated areas of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because the regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in units of the National Park System expired on April 22, 2002. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NWRoom 3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4206 RIN: 1024-AC93 _______________________________________________________________________ 1670. FIRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 462(k); 16 USC 9a CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.20 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would allow personal watercraft use in designated areas of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because the regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in units of the National Park System expired on April 22, 2002. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NWRoom 3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4206 RIN: 1024-AC94 [[Page 37706]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1671. GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 462(k); 16 USC 9a CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.29 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would allow personal watercraft use in designated areas of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because the regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in units of the National Park System expired on April 22, 2002. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NWRoom 3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4206 RIN: 1024-AC95 _______________________________________________________________________ 1672. BIGHORN CANYON NATIONAL RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 462(k); 16 USC 9a CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.92 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule would allow personal watercraft use in designated areas of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because the regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in units of the National Park System expired on April 22, 2002. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NWRoom 3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4206 RIN: 1024-AC96 _______________________________________________________________________ 1673. CURECANTI RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 462(k); 16 USC 9a CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.51 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would allow personal watercraft use in designated areas of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because the regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in units of the National Park System expired on April 22, 2002. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NWRoom 3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4206 RIN: 1024-AC99 _______________________________________________________________________ 1674. NATIVE AMERICAN GRAVES PROTECTION AND REPATRIATION ACT; FUTURE APPLICABILITY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 3001 et seq CFR Citation: 43 CFR 10.13 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule relates to one section of the regulations that implement the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). This section will clarify the applicability of NAGPRA to museums and Federal agencies following the statutory deadlines for completion of summaries and inventories. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: John Robbins, Assistant Director, Cultural Resources, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, NC340, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 343-3388 Fax: 202 343-5260 Email: john--robbins@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD05 _______________________________________________________________________ 1675. DELAWARE WATER GAP NRA COMMERCIAL VEHICLE FEES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 9a; 16 USC 462k; PL 104- 333, sec 702; . . . CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.71(e) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Delaware Water Gap NRA's legislation authorizes the NPS to control commercial traffic on Route 209 within the park. This is a very labor-intensive operation, for which the legislation authorized the NPS to charge sufficient fees to make the operation financially self- sustaining. The current regulation will be revised to raise the fees to an adequate level. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Bernard Fagan, Deputy Chief, Office of Policy and Regulations, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street N.W., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-7469 Fax: 202 219-8835 Email: chick--fagan@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD14 _______________________________________________________________________ 1676. REVISIONS TO RIGHT-OF-WAY REGULATIONS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 9a; 16 USC 462k CFR Citation: 36 CFR 14 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will revise existing regulations relating to the issuance of right-of-way permits across lands and waters under National Park Service [[Page 37707]] administration. The current regulations are outdated. The new regulations will provide a process for the review, consideration, and approval or denial of requests for rights-of-way. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Bernard Fagan, Deputy Chief, Office of Policy and Regulations, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street N.W., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-7469 Fax: 202 219-8835 Email: chick--fagan@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD16 _______________________________________________________________________ 1677. COST RECOVERY FOR SPECIAL PARK USES Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 1; 16 USC 9a; 16 USC 462k; . . . CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The National Park Service issues special use permits for activities such as special events, commercial photography, and utility rights-of-way in areas of the National Park System. Processing these permit requests is costly, but the NPS has not instituted a system for cost recovery, as is authorized by law. This rule will establish a procedure to enable the NPS to recover its costs from the permit beneficiaries. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Bernard Fagan, Deputy Chief, Office of Policy and Regulations, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street N.W., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-7469 Fax: 202 219-8835 Email: chick--fagan@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD18 _______________________________________________________________________ 1678. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] GULF ISLANDS NATIONAL SEASHORE: PERSONAL WATERCRAFT USE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 9; 16 USC 462(k) CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.12 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would allow personal watercraft use in designated areas of the park. The rule is necessary because the regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in units of the National Park System expired on April 22, 2002. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NWRoom 3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4206 RIN: 1024-AD21 _______________________________________________________________________ 1679. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] HISTORIC PRESERVATION CERTIFICATIONS Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 4702 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 67 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would amend 36 CFR part 67, which governs the certification of historic structures to receive Federal income tax incentives. This action is necessary so that the rule will more accurately reflect the management structure of the program, clarify the applicable standards of rehabilitation, and more rationally allocate the apportionment of the application fees. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Bryan Mitchell, Division, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, NC330, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 354-2078 Fax: 202 371-5197 Email: bryan--mitchell@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD24 _______________________________________________________________________ 1680. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] VESSEL MANAGEMENT IN GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 92; 16 USC 410hh-4 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 13.65 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would modify quotas and operating requirements for four types of motorized watercraft in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. The rulemaking is necessary so that the National Park Service may more efficiently manage motorized watercraft use and protect park resources. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NWRoom 3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4206 RIN: 1024-AD25 _______________________________________________________________________ 1681. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] APOSTLE ISLANDS; SNOWMOBILES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 9a CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.82 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would allow snowmobiles in designated areas of the [[Page 37708]] park. This rulemaking is necessary because NPS general regulations that currently allow snowmobiles require that parks designate specific routes and areas for snowmobile use. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Chick Fagan, Office of Policy, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street N.W.Room 7252 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-7456 RIN: 1024-AD26 _______________________________________________________________________ 1682. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] APOSTLE ISLANDS; OFF-ROAD VEHICLES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 9a CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.82 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would allow off-road vehicles in designated areas of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because the NPS general regulations currently allow off-road vehicles require that parks designate specific routes and areas for off-road vehicle use. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Chick Fagan, Office of Policy, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street N.W.Room 7252 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-7456 RIN: 1024-AD27 _______________________________________________________________________ 1683. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] APOSTLE ISLANDS; ICE AUGERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 9a CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.82 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would allow power engines (ice augers) in designated areas of the park without further need for a permit. This rulemaking is necessary to relieve the burden of processing permits for a routine and recurring activity. Park resources can be adequately protected without the need for a permit process. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Chick Fagan, Office of Policy, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street N.W.Room 7252 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-7456 RIN: 1024-AD28 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage National Park Service (NPS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1684. COMMERCIAL USE AUTHORIZATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 105-391 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 52 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Public Law 105-391 became effective on November 13, 1998. The new Act mandates revised procedures for issuing commercial use authorizations. Section 417 of Public Law 105-391 requires that the Secretary promulgate implementing regulations as soon as practicable after the effective date of the Act. Existing regulations governing commercial use within National Parks are not adequate to administer the provisions of the new statute and must be revised to reflect new requirements. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/27/02 67 FR 70899 END 01/27/03 ACTION 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Cynthia Orlando, Chief of Concessions, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 513-7156 Fax: 202 219-1173 Email: cindy--orlando@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AC85 _______________________________________________________________________ 1685. LAKE MEREDITH RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 462(k); 16 USC 9a CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.57 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would allow personal watercraft use in designated areas of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because the regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in units of the National Park System expired on April 22, 2002. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/12/03 68 FR 17292 Final Action 07/00/04 [[Page 37709]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NWRoom 3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4206 RIN: 1024-AC97 _______________________________________________________________________ 1686. CHICKASAW RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 462(k); 16 USC 9a CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.50 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would allow personal watercraft use in designated areas of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because the regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in units of the National Park System expired on April 22, 2002. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/25/04 69 FR 15277 Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NWRoom 3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4206 RIN: 1024-AC98 _______________________________________________________________________ 1687. AMISTAD RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 462(k); 16 USC 9a CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.79 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would allow personal watercraft use in designated areas of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because the regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in areas of the National Park System expired on April 22, 2002. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/22/03 68 FR 60305 END 12/22/03 Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NWRoom 3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4206 RIN: 1024-AD00 _______________________________________________________________________ 1688. LAKE ROOSEVELT RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 462(k); 16 USC 9a CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.55 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would allow personal watercraft use in designated areas of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because the regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in areas of the National Park System expired on April 22, 2002. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/06/04 69 FR 5799 Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NWRoom 3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4206 RIN: 1024-AD01 _______________________________________________________________________ 1689. BOATING AND WATER USE ACTIVITIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 1a-2(h); 16 USC 3 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 3 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This part was last updated comprehensively in the early 1980's. This regulation will help to address new and emerging technology, clarify some regulations for the benefit of the public and enforcement staff, implement changes to reduce safety concerns, and make NPS regulations more consistent with State regulations in order to reduce confusion with the public. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/26/03 68 FR 51207 END 12/24/03 Final Action 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NWRoom 3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4206 RIN: 1024-AD07 _______________________________________________________________________ 1690. ALASKA PARK UNITS; SPECIAL REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 9a; 16 USC 462k CFR Citation: 36 CFR 13 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: NPS regulations at 36 CFR 1.5 require the NPS to publish certain closures, designations, activity restrictions or conditions as rulemaking in the Federal Register. This rule will meet this requirement for all national park units in Alaska. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/02/04 69 FR 17355 NPRM Comment Period End 06/01/04 Final Action 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Bernard Fagan, Deputy Chief, Office of Policy and Regulations, Department of the Interior, [[Page 37710]] National Park Service, 1849 C Street N.W., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-7469 Fax: 202 219-8835 Email: chick--fagan@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD13 _______________________________________________________________________ 1691. ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK SNOWMOBILE USE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 1; 16 USC 9a; 16 USC 462k CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.7 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The NPS is amending regulations specific to Rocky Mountain National Park that designate snowmobile routes within the park. The routes currently designated are not consistent with the protection of park resources, the requirements of Executive Order 11644, or the NPS general regulation governing snowmobile use. This amendment will eliminate three of the four routes currently in use. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/05/01 66 FR 1069 Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NWRoom 3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4206 Related RIN: Duplicate of 1024-AC82 RIN: 1024-AD15 _______________________________________________________________________ 1692. USE OF SERVICE ANIMALS IN NATIONAL PARK AREAS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 9a; 16 USC 462k; 29 USC 701; . . . CFR Citation: 36 CFR 2.7 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Department of Justice has expanded the concept of ``service animals'' utilized by persons with disabilities. Many of the animals covered by the expanded definition are now prohibited in national park areas under NPS regulations at 36 CFR 2.15. This rulemaking will bring NPS regulations into conformance with the expanded definition. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 11/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Bernard Fagan, Deputy Chief, Office of Policy and Regulations, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street N.W., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-7469 Fax: 202 219-8835 Email: chick--fagan@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD17 _______________________________________________________________________ 1693. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] NATIVE AMERICAN HANDICRAFTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 5964 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 51 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would implement section 416 of the National Parks Omnibus Management Act of 1998, which encourages promotion of the sale of authentic United States Indian, Alaska native, Native Samoan, and Native Hawaiian handicrafts in units of the National Park System. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/25/04 69 FR 15286 Final Action 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Tony Sisto, Acting Chief of Concessions, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 513-7156 RIN: 1024-AD20 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Long-Term Actions National Park Service (NPS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1694. SPECIAL REGULATIONS OF THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM; RELIGIOUS CEREMONIAL COLLECTION OF GOLDEN EAGLETS IN WUPATKI NATIONAL MONUMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 42 USC 1996; 42 USC 2000bb CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.101 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The NPS has preliminarily determined that under certain circumstances it is appropriate to allow the Hopi Tribe to collect golden eaglets within Wupatki National Monument for religious ceremonial purposes. This rule would authorize this activity upon terms and conditions sufficient to protect park resources against impairment, and consistent with the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/22/01 66 FR 6516 END 03/23/01 ACTION To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Patricia L. Parker, Chief, American Indian Liaison Office, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street N.W., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 354-6963 Fax: 202 371-6609 Email: pat--parker@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AC86 [[Page 37711]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1695. GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA; SPECIAL REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 9a CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.97 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This advance notice of proposed rulemaking will seek public comment on a range of potential management options for addressing appropriate pet management within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, consistent with protecting national park resources and assuring visitor safety. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 01/11/02 67 FR 1424 ANPRM Comment Period End 03/12/02 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Brian O'Neill, Superintendent, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Golden Gate National Recreation Area Fort Mason Building 201, San Francisco, CA 94123-0022 Phone: 415 561-4739 Fax: 415 561-4710 Email: brian--o'neill@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD03 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions National Park Service (NPS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1696. PROCEDURES FOR STATE, TRIBAL, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 36 CFR 61 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 04/01/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Bryan Mitchell Phone: 202 354-2078 Fax: 202 371-5197 Email: bryan--mitchell@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AC79 _______________________________________________________________________ 1697. SNOWMOBILE REGULATIONS FOR YELLOWSTONE AND GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARKS AND JDR PARKWAY Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.13; 36 CFR 7.21; 36 CFR 7.22 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 12/11/03 68 FR 69628 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall Phone: 202 208-4206 RIN: 1024-AD11 _______________________________________________________________________ 1698. CEREMONIES AT FIRST DIVISION MONUMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.96 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 04/01/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Bernard Fagan Phone: 202 208-7469 Fax: 202 219-8835 Email: chick--fagan@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD19 _______________________________________________________________________ 1699. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK--SALT CREEK CANYON Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 9a CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.44 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: NPS is amending its regulations for Canyonlands National Park to prohibit motor vehicles in certain sections of Salt Creek Canyon. This action is necessary to prevent impairment of park resources. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/11/03 68 FR 47524 Final Action 06/14/04 69 FR 32871 Final Action Effective 07/14/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Phil Brueck, Deputy Superintendent, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Canyonlands National Park, 2282 W. Resource Blvd., Moab, UT 84532 Phone: 435 719-2102 Email: phil--brueck@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD23 BILLING CODE 4310--70--S [[Page 37712]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) _______________________________________________________________________ 1700. INDIAN ELECTRIC POWER UTILITIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 25 USC 385 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 175 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule contains procedures governing the operation of BIA- owned power utilities. BIA is revising this rule to incorporate new procedures on billing and collection of government debt. Once these changes are made, BIA will publish a new proposed rule for public comment. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/07/96 61 FR 29040 END 08/06/96 NPRM 10/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Ross Mooney, Civil Engineer, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4559, 1849 C Street NW. MS 3543 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-5480 RIN: 1076-AD45 _______________________________________________________________________ 1701. BUY INDIAN ACT REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 25 USC 47; 36 Stat 861; 41 USC 253(c)(5) CFR Citation: 48 CFR 14 app A Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will regulate the implementation of BIA's longstanding policy of contracting with Indian-owned firms on a preferential basis and will regulate the determination of eligibility and availability of Indian firms to perform a specific requirement for products, services, and road construction outside the State of Oklahoma and regulate the authority to deviate from the general policy and will regulate the determination of eligibility throughout contractual performance. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Kim Romine, Management, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 2051 Mercator Drive, Reston, VA 20191 Phone: 703 390-6461 Fax: 703 390-6582 RIN: 1076-AE07 _______________________________________________________________________ 1702. TRIBAL REVENUE ALLOCATION PLANS Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 25 USC 2; 25 USC 2710; 25 USC 9; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 290 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Secretary of the Interior is responsible for reviewing tribal plans for allocating revenues from gaming activities. The Secretary must determine whether the proposed rule is sufficient to promote tribal economic development and fund essential tribal programs, benefits, and services. BIA plans to revise the regulations in part 290 to include additional criteria to assist the Secretary in making this determination. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: George Skibine, Director, Indian Gaming Management Staff, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS 2070 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 219-4066 RIN: 1076-AE24 _______________________________________________________________________ 1703. INDIAN COUNTRY LAW ENFORCEMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 25 USC 2; 25 USC 2802 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 12 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: BIA plans to amend its regulation governing law enforcement in Indian country by revising section 12.4 of subpart A and by adding new section 12.24 to subpart C to allow tribal law enforcement officials to travel outside Indian country to respond to incidents in another area and to transport evidence to and from locations in Indian country. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local, Tribal, Federal Agency Contact: Peter Maybee, Division of Law Enforcement, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW. MS 4550 - MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-5787 Fax: 202 208-6170 RIN: 1076-AE35 _______________________________________________________________________ 1704. PROCLAMATION OF RESERVATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 25 USC 467 CFR Citation: None Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will define the procedures and criteria to be used for issuance of reservation proclamations by the Secretary of the Interior. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Eufrona Snyder, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-3614 Fax: 202 219-1065 RIN: 1076-AE40 [[Page 37713]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1705. LOAN GUARANTY, INSURANCE, AND INTEREST SUBSIDY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 25 USC 1496 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 103 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We are revising our regulations to comply with the Indian Financing Amendments Act of 2002, specifically 25 U.S.A. 1485(I), which requires the Secretary of the Interior to promulgate regulations to facilitate, administer, and promote transfers of leans and guaranteed and insured portions of loans as intended under the Act. We also are introducing regulations to implement 25 U.S.A. 1497A and 1499, statutory changes dating back to 1988, concerning the guarantee of bonds and supplemental surety bonds. The lack of regulations relating to this subject has inhibited the use of these provisions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: David B. Johnson, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of the SolicitorDivision of Indian Affairs1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-3026 RIN: 1076-AE42 _______________________________________________________________________ 1706. USE OR DISTRIBUTION OF INDIAN JUDGMENT FUNDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 25 USC 1401 et seq CFR Citation: 25 CFR 87 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will update the existing provisions to reflect the changes to the Indian Judgment Funds Distribution Act that were made in 1992 by Public Law 102-572. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Daisy West, Tribal Relations Officer, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4603 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 513-7626 Fax: 202 219-2327 RIN: 1076-AE43 _______________________________________________________________________ 1707. PREPARATION OF ROLLS OF INDIANS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: 25 CFR 61 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will add the enrollment eligibility criteria for individuals who apply to share in the distribution of Western Shoshone Judgment funds. It will also set forth the method for establishing an application deadline date. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Daisy West, Tribal Relations Officer, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4603 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 513-7626 Fax: 202 219-2327 RIN: 1076-AE44 _______________________________________________________________________ 1708. STANDARDS FOR APPROVING TRIBAL PER CAPITA DISTRIBUTIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 25 USC 117c CFR Citation: 25 CFR 111 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will provide standards for the review and approval of tribal requests for the authority to make per capita distributions from tribal funds held in trust by the Secretary of the Interior under Public Law 98-164, 25 U.S.C. 117a and 117b. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Daisy West, Tribal Relations Officer, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4603 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 513-7626 Fax: 202 219-2327 RIN: 1076-AE45 _______________________________________________________________________ 1709. INDIAN HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 25 USC 402; 25 USC 13 CFR Citation: s5 CFR 181 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will streamline the approval and funding process for tribal highway safety projects. These projects are designed to reduce traffic accidents on Indian Reservations and the resulting property damage, injuries, and death. Ten to 30 tribes participate in the program annually. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Charles L. Jaynes, Program Administrator, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Division of Safety Management 201 Third Street NW., Suite 310, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: 505 245-2100 Fax: 505 245-2106 RIN: 1076-AE47 [[Page 37714]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1710. APPEALS FROM ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 25 USC 2; 25 USC 9 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 2 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will: (1) Clarify who has a right to file and appeal; (2) provide firm deadlines for filing appeals and responses; (3) provide options to appellants if BIA delays making a decision on an appeal; and (4) Provide an expedited process for certain classes of appeals. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Cathy Wilson, Supervisory Water Rights Specialist, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 400 North 5th Street, 13th Floor POB 10, MS 420 Two Arizona Center, Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phone: 602 379-6789 Fax: 602 379-6835 RIN: 1076-AE48 _______________________________________________________________________ 1711. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] HOME-LIVING PROGRAMS AND SCHOOL CLOSURE AND CONSOLIDATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 25 USC 13; 25 USC 2008; PL 107-110 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 36; 25 CFR 48 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: As required by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, the Secretary of the Interior has developed proposed regulations using negotiated rulemaking that address home-living programs and school closure and consolidation. The provisions covering home-living situations address home-living staffing, programs, and privacy. The closure and consolidation portion of the rule contains procedures for closing, consolidating, or substantially curtailing a school. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Catherine Freels, Designated Federal Official, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 500 Gold Ave. SW. Room 7202, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: 505 248-7240 RIN: 1076-AE51 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) _______________________________________________________________________ 1712. IRRIGATION PROJECTS AND SYSTEMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 25 USC 385 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 171 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: BIA is revising this rule to incorporate new procedures on billing and collection of Government debt. Once these changes are made, BIA will publish a new proposed rule for public comment. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/05/96 61 FR 35167 END 09/03/96 ACTION 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ross Mooney, Civil Engineer, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4559, 1849 C Street NW. MS 3543 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-5480 RIN: 1076-AD44 _______________________________________________________________________ 1713. CERTIFICATES OF DEGREE OF INDIAN BLOOD Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 13; 25 USC 9 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 70 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will codify procedures for processing certificates of degree of Indian blood. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/18/00 65 FR 20775 EXTENDED 06/20/00 65 FR 38228 END 07/17/00 EXTENDED 08/16/00 EXTENDED 06/25/01 66 FR 33654 END 12/31/01 ACTION 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Duane Bird Bear, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Tribal Government Services 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 513-7641 Fax: 202 513-0679 RIN: 1076-AD97 _______________________________________________________________________ 1714. ALASKA RESUPPLY OPERATION Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 25 USC 13; 25 USC 9; 38 Stat. 486; 42 Stat. 208; 5 USC 301; R.S. 463; R.S. 465 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 142 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule makes technical revisions to reflect terms now in common usage, e.g., Regional Director and Traffic Manager. A new section refers to the application of Indian preference in hiring pursuant to the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (25 USC 479). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/03/00 65 FR 47704 END 10/02/00 ACTION 06/00/04 [[Page 37715]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Duncan Brown, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 7229 MIB1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4582 Fax: 202 219-2100 Email: duncan--l--brown@ios.doi.gov RIN: 1076-AE04 _______________________________________________________________________ 1715. INDIAN RESERVATION ROADS PROGRAM Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 25 USC 2; 25 USC 202; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 170 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This establishes policies and procedures governing the Indian Reservation Roads (IRR) Program. It expands transportation activities available to tribes and tribal organizations and provides guidance to tribes and tribal organizations for planning, designing, constructing, and maintaining transportation facilities. This rule also includes a funding formula for allocating IRR Program funds based upon the relative needs of Indian tribes, and reservation or tribal communities, for transportation assistance, and the relative administrative capacities of various tribes. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/07/02 67 FR 51328 NPRM Comment Period End 10/07/02 Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal Agency Contact: LeRoy Gishi, Chief, Division of Transportation, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS 4058 MIB1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4359 RIN: 1076-AE17 _______________________________________________________________________ 1716. LEASES AND PERMITS ON INDIAN TRUST AND RESTRICTED LANDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 380; 25 USC 403; 25 USC 403c; 25 USC 415 to 415d; 25 USC 477; 25 USC 635 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 162 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: BIA plans to amend its regulations governing leasing of Indian trust and restricted lands by revising subpart A and by adding subpart C and D covering residential leases and business leases on trust and restricted land. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/10/04 69 FR 6500 NPRM Comment Period End 05/10/04 Final Action 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Kayla Danks, Chief, Real Estate Services, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW. MS 4512 - MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-5954 Fax: 202 219-1065 RIN: 1076-AE36 _______________________________________________________________________ 1717. REINDEER IN ALASKA Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 25 USC 500 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 243 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will codify procedures for processing requests for reindeer by non-native Alaskans. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/11/04 69 FR 11784 NPRM Comment Period End 06/09/04 Final Action 10/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Warren Eastland, Wildlife Biologist, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, P.O. Box 25520, Juneau, AK 99802 Phone: 907 586-7321 RIN: 1076-AE37 _______________________________________________________________________ 1718. NAVAJO PARTITIONED LANDS GRAZING PERMITS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 25 USC 2; 25 USC 301; 25 USC 640d et seq CFR Citation: 25 CFR 161 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will govern the grazing of livestock on the Navajo Partitioned Lands (NPL) of the former Navajo-Hopi Joint Use Area of the 1982 Executive Order reservation. The purpose of these regulations is to conserve the rangelands of the NPL in order to maximize future use of the land for grazing and other purposes. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/12/03 68 FR 64023 END 02/10/04 ACTION 10/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: James Orwin, Soil Conservationist, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS 3061 MIB 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-6464 Fax: 202 219-0006 RIN: 1076-AE46 _______________________________________________________________________ 1719. NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001 Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: PL 107-110 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 39; 25 CFR 42 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, June 8, 2003. Abstract: Under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (Public Law 107- 110), the Secretary of the interior must develop regulations using negotiated rulemaking to address the following issues: (1) Defining adequate yearly progress, which is the essential [[Page 37716]] measurement for determining that schools are providing quality education; (2) establishing separate geographic attendance areas for each Bureau-funded school; (3) establishing a formula for determining the minimum amount of funds necessary to fund each Bureau-funded school; (4) establishing a system of direct funding and support of all Bureau-funded schools under the formula established in section 1127 of the Act; (5) establishing guidelines to ensure the constitutional and civil rights of Indian students regrading the right to privacy, freedom of religion and expression, and due process in connection with disciplinary actions (suspension and expulsion); and (6) establishing a method for administering grants to tribally controlled schools. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/25/04 69 FR 8752 NPRM Comment Period End 06/24/04 Final Action 10/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Organizations Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Catherine Freels, Designated Federal Official, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 500 Gold Ave. SW. Room 7202, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: 505 248-7240 RIN: 1076-AE49 _______________________________________________________________________ 1720. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] WINNEMUCCA COURT OF INDIAN OFFENSES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 25 USC 2; 25 USC 9; 25 USC 13 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 11 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would revise part 11 to add the Winnemucca Indian tribe to the list of Courts of Indian Offenses. The purpose of establishing a Court of Indian Offenses at the Winnemucca Tribe is to protect the persons, land, lives, and property of tribal members until the Tribe reassumes or creates a Law and Order program for the reservation. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ACTION 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Ralph Gonzales, Tribal Relations Specialist, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 513-7629 RIN: 1076-AE52 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) _______________________________________________________________________ 1721. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] PARTIAL DISTRIBUTION OF FY 2004 INDIAN RESERVATION ROADS FUNDS Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 25 USC 47; 42 USC 2000e(b); 42 USCe(2)(i); 23 USC 101(a); 23 USC 202; 23 USC 204 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 170 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will provide the formula need to immediately distribute $25 million of FY 2004 roads funds to projects on or near Indian Rservations using the relative need formula. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 12/05/03 68 FR 67941 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: LeRoy Gishi, Chief, Division of Transportation, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS 4058 MIB1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4359 RIN: 1076-AE50 BILLING CODE 4310--02--S _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage Minerals Management Service (MMS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1722. LATE AND OVERPAYMENT INTEREST Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 1001 et seq; 25 USC 1301 et seq; 25 USC 1331 et seq; 25 USC 1701 et seq; 25 USC 1735; 25 USC 1801 et seq; 25 USC 181 et seq; 25 USC 2101 et seq; 25 USC 351 et seq; 25 USC 3716; 25 USC 3720a; 25 USC 396 et seq; 25 USC 396a et seq; 25 USC 9701; 5 USC 301 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206; 30 CFR 218; 30 CFR 230 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule allows MMS to pay interest on Federal onshore and offshore oil and gas royalty overpayments and makes interest charges more equitable between the payor and the recipient. Interest will be paid on overpayments related to royalty, rent and estimates resulting from sales of Federal onshore and offshore oil and gas production. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/04 NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management [[Page 37717]] Service, MS 320B2PO Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-3211 Phone: 303 231-3211 Fax: 303 231-3385 Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AC27 _______________________________________________________________________ 1723. TAKES VS. ENTITLEMENTS REPORTING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1735 CFR Citation: 30 CFR 205 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule addresses reporting and payment requirements for production removed and sold from a Federal lease, unit participating area, or communitization agreement beginning September 1996. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/04 NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2PO Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-3211 Phone: 303 231-3211 Fax: 303 231-3385 Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AC29 _______________________________________________________________________ 1724. PREPAYMENT OF ROYALTIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1735 CFR Citation: 30 CFR 204 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule allows payors to prepay royalty in lieu of monthly royalty payments for their marginal properties with approval from the affected States. It will establish the criteria used by payors, States, and MMS to calculate, report, and monitor royalty prepayments. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/04 NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2PO Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-3211 Phone: 303 231-3211 Fax: 303 231-3385 Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AC31 _______________________________________________________________________ 1725. ROYALTY RELIEF TERMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 396 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 203 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule amends the circumstances that discontinue the existing royalty relief for end-of-life oil and gas leases and also introduces a categorical royalty relief program for deep gas drilling on existing shallow water tracts. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/04 NPRM Comment Period End 01/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 703 787-1600 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AC58 _______________________________________________________________________ 1726. APPEALS OF MINERALS MANAGEMENT SERVICE ORDERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 242; 30 CFR 290; 43 CFR 4 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule streamlines the appeals process to facilitate processing appeals within the 33-month deadline required by the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Simplification and Fairness Act of 1996 (RSFA). It also implements the requirements of OMB Circular A-25, which establishes guidelines for Federal agencies to assess fees to cover the costs of Government-provided services or benefits beyond those accruing to the general public. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 END 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Platte Clark, Senior Appeals Specialist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 4230 MIB 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-2394 RIN: 1010-AC80 _______________________________________________________________________ 1727. BLOWOUT PREVENTION FOR PRODUCTION TREE COILED TUBING WORKOVER OPERATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The rule would upgrade blowout prevention requirements for well workover operations conducted using coiled tubing while the well- head production tree is in place. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/04 NPRM Comment Period End 10/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 703 787-1600 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AC96 _______________________________________________________________________ 1728. DATA RELEASE AND DEFINITIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 subpart A Legal Deadline: None [[Page 37718]] Abstract: This rule will amend 30 CFR part 250 by adding a new definition revising the existing definition, clarifying or expanding certain requirements, and making administrative changes. We are adding a new section pertaining to notifying MMS on production status. We are reorganizing the forms data release table and adding entries for three new forms. We are expanding the requirements pertaining to submitting digital data. The proposed rule will provide additional time for exploration and development activities through the use of suspensions of operations for qualified leases in Alaska. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/04 NPRM Comment Period End 01/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 703 787-1600 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AC99 _______________________________________________________________________ 1729. VALUATION OF OIL FROM INDIAN LEASES Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 25 USC 2101 et seq; 25 USC 396 et seq; 25 USC 396a et seq; 30 USC 1001 et seq; 30 USC 1701 et seq; 30 USC 351 et seq; 30 USC 181 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would modify the regulations that establish royalty value for oil produced from Indian leases and create a new form for collecting value and differential data. These changes would decrease reliance on oil posted prices and make Indian oil royalty valuation more consistent with the terms of Indian leases. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 12/20/95 60 FR 65610 NPRM 02/12/98 63 FR 7089 NPRM Comment Period Extended 04/09/98 NPRM Comment Period End 05/13/98 Comment Period Extended to 03/ 20/2000 02/28/00 65 FR 10436 Supplemental NPRM 08/00/04 Supplemental NPRM Comment Period End 10/00/04 Final Action 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2PO Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-3211 Phone: 303 231-3211 Fax: 303 231-3385 Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov Related RIN: Previously reported as 1010-AC24 RIN: 1010-AD00 _______________________________________________________________________ 1730. REDUCTION TO ROYALTY RELIEF IN SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 203 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The recently published final rule 1010-AC71 created a process for certain leases (those that are inadequately helped by our formal relief systems) to seek special royalty relief. However overly restrictive eligibility criteria may exclude some leases that fulfill statutory purposes while redundant criteria may include other leases that do not fit statutory purposes. This rule will refine the eligibility criteria to include marginal discoveries in the shallow water part of the Gulf of Mexico that may offer meaningful conservation or infrastructure preservation benefits. The revision will also disallow a royalty relief request by a lease or project that does not promote wider program goals or is only temporarily unable to benefit from a formal royalty relief program. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/04 NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 703 787-1600 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD02 _______________________________________________________________________ 1731. FEDERAL GAS VALUATION Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 25 USC 396 et seq; 25 USC 396a et seq; 25 USC 2102 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would amend the existing rules governing valuation for royalty purposes of natural gas produced from Federal leases. In evaluating these rules, MMS has identified several issues that warrant further public comment. MMS is therefore proposing these amendments in an effort to improve the current rule and to correct some technical problems. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice of Public Meetings 04/10/03 68 FR 17565 NPRM 07/00/04 Final Action 10/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2PO Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-3211 Phone: 303 231-3211 Fax: 303 231-3385 Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD05 _______________________________________________________________________ 1732. LEASING OF SULPHUR OR OIL AND GAS IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 [[Page 37719]] Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking will rewrite the existing rules at 30 CFR part 256 to make them clearer. The rule has been reorganized and streamlined to better reflect the 5-year and lease sale processes as they have evolved since the last rewrite in the 1980's. There are few substantive changes to the rule. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/04 NPRM Comment Period End 03/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Jane A. Roberts, Paralegal Specialist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 623, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 22070 Phone: 703 787-1275 RIN: 1010-AD06 _______________________________________________________________________ 1733. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] TEMPORARY ABANDONED WELLS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would change Subpart Q to require operators to submit annual reports on all temporary abandoned wells, not just those in less than 300 feet of water, as the regulations currently require. This requirement was published as part of an NPRM for subpart Q (RIN 1010-AC65) on July 7, 2000; however, it was inadvertently moved to another paragraph when the final rule was published. This change has already been published for public comment as part of 1010-AC65. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 703 787-1600 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD08 _______________________________________________________________________ 1734. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] SUSPENSION OF OPERATIONS FOR ULTRA-DEEP DRILLING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would allow suspension of operations for leases in less than 800 meters of water on geologic structures targeted by an ultra-deep well that has commenced drilling. The high cost and complexity of drilling an ultra-deep well discourage companies from drilling without sufficient expectation of using the information as part of a larger drilling program. This proposed rule allows companies that drill an ultra-deep well to use the information gained to analyze geologically related leasesand provides additional time to drill those leases. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/04 NPRM Comment Period End 10/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 703 787-1600 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD09 _______________________________________________________________________ 1735. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] PROTECTION OF MARINE MAMMALS AND ENDANGERED SPECIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would revise subpart B to incorporate the general Endangered Species Act (ESA) reporting requirements for which MMS has recently received OMB approval. Because ESA restrictions on take for listed marine mammals cannot be lifted without prior Marina Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) authorization, MMS needs to ensure MMPA authorization in those situations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/04 NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 703 787-1600 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD10 _______________________________________________________________________ 1736. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] PIPELINE SAFETY RULE PHASE I Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 30 USC 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Subpart J Safety regulations are 20 years old and technically and administratively out of date with MMS policies, practices, and safety requirements issued elsewhere in regional notices to lessees (NTLs) and letters to lessees (LTLs). This proposed rule is the first phase of a planned two-phase update of the regulations. This phase I will incorporate the NTLs and LTLs and give the requirements the force and weight of law. Additionally, the rule will be rewritten and reformatted for added clarity and will incorporate several new pipeline design standards to technically update the design information included in the current regulation. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/04 [[Page 37720]] NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 703 787-1600 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD11 _______________________________________________________________________ 1737. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION RATES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would eliminate the requirements for setting maximum efficient rates (MER) for most reservoirs. This will eliminate burdensome recordkeeping and reporting requirements. Also, this rewrite will amend sections on oil and natural gas burning, flaring and venting. These amendments will clarify when an operator may burn oil or flare or vent natural gas; it also sets clear limits on the amounts that may be burned, flared, or vented Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/04 END 02/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 703 787-1600 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD12 _______________________________________________________________________ 1738. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] RIGHTS OF USE AND EASEMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would extend existing bonding requirements of Rights of Use and Easement holders to cover decommissioning. Most Rights of Use and Easement holders need bonding to cover their obligations, so this will not increase the cost for them. This rule changes the length of time that the bond must be kept in place. The other changes clarify existing provisions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/00/04 NPRM Comment Period End 01/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 703 787-1600 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD13 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage Minerals Management Service (MMS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1739. ACCOUNTING RELIEF FOR MARGINAL PROPERTIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1735 CFR Citation: 30 CFR 204 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule allows reporters to seek accounting, reporting, and auditing relief for their marginal properties in accordance with section 117(c) of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 as amended by the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Simplification and Fairness Act of 1996. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/21/99 64 FR 3360 NPRM Comment Period End 03/22/99 Supplemental NPRM 03/31/03 68 FR 15390 Supplemental NPRM Comment Period End 05/30/03 Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2PO Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-3211 Phone: 303 231-3211 Fax: 303 231-3385 Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AC30 _______________________________________________________________________ 1740. PLANS AND INFORMATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 25 CFR 250 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: MMS requires companies to submit for approval their exploration and development plans for activities on the Outer Continental Shelf. The companies must submit these plans before they can begin any activities, except preliminary activities. This rule would rewrite the requirements into clearer language and organize them into discrete sections by topic, to make them easier to follow. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/17/02 67 FR 35372 [[Page 37721]] Comment Period Extended 12/13/02 67 FR 46616 Final Action 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 703 787-1600 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AC47 _______________________________________________________________________ 1741. INCIDENT REPORTING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: There continues to be rapid growth in offshore exploration and production activities in the Gulf of Mexico. Since safety is our top priority, we must upgrade our accident investigation functions. To do this we need accurate and timely information. This rule is the only way to require operators, lessees, and permit holders in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) to give us a written report about each OCS accident. It will also establish clearer guidelines for accident reporting thresholds and timing. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/08/03 68 FR 40585 NPRM Comment Period End 12/05/03 Final Action 12/00/04 Final Action Effective 01/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 703 787-1600 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AC57 _______________________________________________________________________ 1742. PROPRIETARY TERMS AND DATA DISCLOSURE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250; 30 CFR 251 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would modify the proprietary terms for geophysical data and information and any of their derivatives that MMS acquires under 30 CFR part 251. We propose to change the beginning of the proprietary terms from the date of submission to MMS to the date MMS issues the permit. The rule would also allow selective disclosure of geological and geophysical data and information and allow selective disclosure of data and information generated on a lease to persons with a direct interest in issuesconcerning field determination and royalty relief eligibility. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/17/02 67 FR 46942 NPRM Comment Period End 09/18/02 Final Action 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 703 787-1600 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AC81 _______________________________________________________________________ 1743. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE FOR OFFSHORE FLOATING PRODUCTION FACILITIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We are proposing to amend our regulations to better address floating offshore platforms that, until now, have not been expressly covered. This will require a complete rewrite of subpart I to include floating production systems. These systems are variously described as column-stabilized units; floating production, storage, and offloading facilities; tension-leg platforms; spars; etc. We are also incorporating into our regulations a body of industry standards pertaining to floating productions systems, and this will save the public the costs of developing government standards. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/27/01 66 FR 66851 NPRM Comment Period End 02/12/02 Comment Period Extended 03/28/02 67 FR 14902 Final Action 12/00/04 Final Action Effective 02/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 703 787-1600 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AC85 _______________________________________________________________________ 1744. DOCUMENT INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE--API 510--PRESSURE VESSEL INSPECTION CODE: MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, RATING, REPAIR, AND ALTERATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule proposes adding a document to be incorporated by reference into MMS's regulations governing oil and gas and sulphur operations in the outer continental shelf (OCS). This revision will ensure that lessees use the best available and safest technologies while operating in the OCS. The new document, API 510, is titled Pressure Inspection Code: Maintenance Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/27/01 66 FR 66848 NPRM Comment Period End 02/25/02 Final Action 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None [[Page 37722]] Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 703 787-1600 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AC95 _______________________________________________________________________ 1745. FEDERAL OIL VALUATION Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 et seq; 25 USC 396 et seq; 25 USC 396a et seq; 30 USC 181 et seq; 30 USC 1001 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206; 30 CFR 210 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would amend the existing rule governing valuation for royalty purposes of crude oil produced from Federal leases. These changes would refine several technical aspects of this rule relating to which published market prices are most appropriate to value crude oil not sold at arm's length and what transportation deductions should be allowed. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/20/03 68 FR 50087 NPRM Comment Period End 09/19/03 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 09/26/03 68 FR 55556 NPRM Comment Period End 11/10/03 Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2PO Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-3211 Phone: 303 231-3211 Fax: 303 231-3385 Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD04 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions Minerals Management Service (MMS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1746. REPORTING AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206; 30 CFR 210; 30 CFR 216; 30 CFR 218 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 04/01/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt Phone: 303 231-3211 Fax: 303 231-3385 Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AC90 _______________________________________________________________________ 1747. RIGHTS-OF-USE AND EASEMENTS AND PIPELINE RIGHTS-OF-WAY Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 12/12/03 68 FR 69308 Final Action Effective 01/12/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray Phone: 703 787-1600 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AC91 _______________________________________________________________________ 1748. RELIEF OR REDUCTION IN ROYALTY RATES-- DEEP GAS PROVISIONS Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. CFR Citation: 30 CFR 203 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 01/26/04 69 FR 3492 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray Phone: 703 787-1600 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD01 BILLING CODE 4310--MR--S _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Prerule Stage Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) _______________________________________________________________________ 1749. ABANDONED MINE RECLAMATION FEES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 30 USC1232(b) CFR Citation: 30 CFR 870 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, September 30, 2004, -. Expiring rates expire on that date; by law, new rates must be established by then. Abstract: The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) created an abandoned mine land reclamation program funded by a fee assessed on each ton of coal produced. The fees are placed into a fund that is used to reclaim lands and waters adversely impacted by coal mining before enactment of SMCRA. The Energy Policy Act of 1992 requires OSM to transfer interest accumulating on the fund to the United Mine Workers of America Combined Benefit Fund for use in paying health care benefits for former coal miners unassigned to a specific company. The Energy Ploicy Act extended the collection of [[Page 37723]] reclamation fees through September 30, 2004, with a requirement that after that date the fee must be established at a rate adequate to continue to provide for these transfers. This rule will address that requirement, including what the transfer amount and new fees should be, what operations should pay those fees, how the fees should be assessed, and the interval at which the new rate structure shouldbe evaluated. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Danny Lytton, Chief, Division of Reclamation Support, Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-2788 Email: dlytton@osmre.gov RIN: 1029-AC46 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) _______________________________________________________________________ 1750. ABANDONED COAL REFUSE SITES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 785; 30 CFR 829; 30 CFR 830; 30 CFR 845; 30 CFR 870 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: OSM intends to propose new rules governing permitting and performance standards for the recovery of coal from abandoned coal refuse piles. The rules are required to implement section 2503(e) of the Energy Policy Act of 1992. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Art Abbs, Birmingham Field Office Director, Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 135 Gemini Circle, Suite 215, Homewood, AL 35209 Phone: 205 290-7282 Email: aabs@osmre.gov RIN: 1029-AB70 _______________________________________________________________________ 1751. REVEGETATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 816 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will revise the topsoil replacement and revegetation standards. The revisions will encourage species diversity on reclaimed lands, remove a possible impediment to the use of woody vegetation in revegetating mined land, and provide similar revegetation success standards in both areas of more than 26 inches of precipitation and in areas of less than 26 inches of precipitation. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jim Fulton, Chief, Denver Field Division, Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1999 Broadway, Suite 3320, Denver, CO 80202 Phone: 303 844-1400 Email: jfulton@osmre.gov RIN: 1029-AC02 _______________________________________________________________________ 1752. FINANCIAL ASSURANCES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 773; 30 CFR 780; 30 CFR 784; 30 CFR 800 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We are considering rulemaking to ensure adequate funding for the treatment of unanticipated long-term pollutant discharges including acid or toxic mine drainage, that develop as a result of surface mining operations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 05/17/02 67 FR 35070 ANPRM Comment Period End 10/15/02 67 FR 46617 NPRM 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State Agency Contact: Dennis Rice, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, MS 10, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-2829 Email: drice@osmre.gov RIN: 1029-AC05 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) _______________________________________________________________________ 1753. INDIAN LANDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 700; 30 CFR 740; 30 CFR 750 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: OSM regulates mining on Indian lands and the State regulates mining on non-Indian lands. OSM proposes to amend its regulations to clarify that the definition of ``Indian [[Page 37724]] lands'' at 30 CFR 700.5 includes individual Indian trust allotments located within an approved tribal land consolidation area. The proposed clarification was required under the terms of a settlement agreement between the Department of the Interior and the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe to settle the tribes' challenges to a May 1989Indian lands rulemaking. OSM has developed a preliminary draft rule that specifies that allotted lands would qualify as Indian lands for purposes of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act when OSM determines, on a case-by-case basis, that the allotments are supervised by an Indian tribe. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/19/99 64 FR 8464 NPRM Comment Period End 06/21/99 64 FR 18585 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Stephen Sheffield, Chief, Division of Technical Support, Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, MS 10 SIB 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-2883 RIN: 1029-AB83 _______________________________________________________________________ 1754. PLACEMENT OF EXCESS SPOIL Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 701; 30 CFR 773; 30 CFR 780; 30 CFR 781; 30 CFR 785; 30 CFR 816; 30 CFR 817 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will establish permit application requirements and review procedures for applications that propose to place excess spoil from surface coal mining operations into waters of the United States. In addition, it will modify the backfilling and grading regulations to minimize the creation of excess spoil and it will revise the regulations governing surface coal mining operations within 100 feet of a perennial or intermittent stream to more closely track the underlying statutory provisions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/07/04 69 FR 1036 Final Action 03/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Dave Hartos, Physical Scientist, Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Three Parkway Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15220 Phone: 412 937-2902 Email: dhartos@osmre.gov RIN: 1029-AC04 _______________________________________________________________________ 1755. PROCESSING STATE PROGRAM AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 732 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We are proposing revisions to our regulations governing the processing of State program amendments to provide additional assurances that the amendments are processed in a timely manner. An approved State program amendment allows a State to regulate surface coal mining operations within its borders. The existing regulations require us to take over an approved State program when the State fails to amend its program in a timely manner. This can be disruptive to the mining industry, expensive for the Federal Government, and, in many instances, unwarranted by the nature of the outstanding amendment. This rule will allow OSM to take action that is more appropriate in situations where the outstanding amendment does not impair the integrity of the approved State Program. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/03/03 68 FR 67776 Final Action 10/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Andy DeVito, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, MS 210 SIB 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-2701 Email: adevito@osmre.gov RIN: 1029-AC06 _______________________________________________________________________ 1756. OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL SETTLEMENT RULE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 701; 30 CFR 773; 30 CFR 774; 30 CFR 778; 30 CFR 843; 30 CFR 847 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The National Mining Association (NMA) challenged the final ownership and control rule that we published on December 19, 2000. Under the Federal District Court's supervision, we are conducting settlement discussions with NMA on 23 issues identified for potential litigation. OSM has agreed to publish a proposed rule for public comment that addresses the issues agreed to as result of the negotiations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/29/03 68 FR 75036 Final Action 03/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Earl Bandy, Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 2679 Regency Road, Lexington, KY 40503 Phone: 303 233-2796 Email: ebandy@osmre.gov RIN: 1029-AC08 [[Page 37725]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) _______________________________________________________________________ 1757. FINANCING ABANDONED MINE LAND RECLAMATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 30 CFR 874 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 11/20/03 68 FR 65622 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State, Federal Federalism: This action may have federalism implications as defined in EO 13132. Agency Contact: Danny Lytton Phone: 202 208-2788 Email: dlytton@osmre.gov RIN: 1029-AC07 BILLING CODE 4310--05--S _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage Bureau of Reclamation (RB) _______________________________________________________________________ 1758. PUBLIC CONDUCT ON RECLAMATION LANDS AND PROJECTS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 460l-31; 43 USC 373b; PL 107-69; 43 USC 373c; 16 USC 4601-31; . . . CFR Citation: 43 CFR 423 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule would establish regulations regarding public conduct on Reclamation lands and Reclamation projects, waters, and real property subject to the administration of Reclamation or in its custody. The rule is necessary to ensure the safety of the public, Reclamation employees, dams, facilities, and other resources in our jurisdiction. This proposed rule would replace an interim rule that we issued on April 17, 2002, and extended on April 3, 2003. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Gary Anderson, Chief, Reclamation Law Administration Branch, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, P.O. Box 25007, Denver, CO 80225-0007 Phone: 303 236-1061 RIN: 1006-AA45 _______________________________________________________________________ 1759. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] IMPLEMENATION OF THE TRUCKEE RIVER OPERATING AGREEMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 104 Stat 3289; 104 Stat 3294 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 419 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would implement the Truckee River Operating Agreement. The agreement was negotiated to cover water stored in, released from, and passed through Truckee River reservoirs to satisfy Orr Ditch Decree water rights. The rule would ensure that this water conforms with the Orr Ditch Decree and the Truckee River General Eclectic Decree except where the water rights are either: (1) voluntarily relinquished or (2) transferred under State law. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Kenneth Parr, Manager, Special Projects, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Lahontan Basin Area Office705 North Plaza StreetRoom 320, Carson City, NV 89701-4015 Phone: 775 882-3436 RIN: 1006-AA48 BILLING CODE 4310--09--S _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage Bureau of Land Management (BLM) _______________________________________________________________________ 1760. SALES--FEDERAL LAND POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1701; 43 USC 1713 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2710 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will amend 43 CFR part 2710 to provide for improved administration of sales of public land under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act. It will add a provision to allow the sale of public land to State or local government entities for affordable housing. Such sales may be for less than fair market value. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ted Hudson, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Room 420, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-5042 Fax: 202 653-5287 Email: ted--hudson@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AB77 _______________________________________________________________________ 1761. DESERT LAND ENTRIES Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740 [[Page 37726]] CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2520 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will transfer much of the regulation on entries of desert land to the BLM Manual if the underlying statute is not repealed as no longer practical. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Jeff O. Holdren, Deputy Group Manager, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-7779 Fax: 202 452-7708 Email: jeff--holdren@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AC56 _______________________________________________________________________ 1762. DISPOSAL OF RESERVED MINERALS UNDER THE STOCK RAISING HOMESTEAD ACT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 299 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3814 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 13, 1993, -. Abstract: This rule will establish new procedures for mineral exploration and development under the General Mining Law of 1872 on lands where the surface was patented under the Stock Raising Homestead Act of 1916 and the mineral estate remains reserved to the Federal Government. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Roger Haskins, Mining Law Specialist, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street, NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-0355 RIN: 1004-AC59 _______________________________________________________________________ 1763. MINERAL PATENT APPLICATIONS; ADVERSE CLAIMS, PROTESTS, AND CONFLICTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 30 USC 22 to 54; 43 USC 1201; 43 USC 1740 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3730; 43 CFR 3740; 43 CFR 3820; 43 CFR 3860; 43 CFR 3870 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will revise the filing and administrative procedures for mineral patent applications. It will also revise the procedures for filing adverse claims or protests against mineral patent applications and for mineral-in-character challenges to nonmineral land entries. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Barbara Gauthier-Warinner, Mineral Specialist, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-0398 Email: barbara--gauthier-warinner@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD32 _______________________________________________________________________ 1764. CONSERVATION; HELIUM LEASING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1701 et seq; 50 USC 167 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 16; 43 CFR 3196 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will redesignate, amend, and extend the regulations on conservation of helium to facilitate administration and implementation of provisions in the Helium Privatization Act. The rule will move these regulations to 43 CFR subpart 3196 to consolidate helium-related regulations in one area for ease in finding and complying with them. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 12/19/00 65 FR 79325 ANPRM Comment Period End 03/26/01 NPRM 04/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Joseph B. Peterson, Chief, Division of Helium Resources, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Amarillo Field Office 801 S. Fillmore, Suite 500, Amarillo, TX 79101 Phone: 806 324-2614 RIN: 1004-AD35 _______________________________________________________________________ 1765. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLANNING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: 43 CFR 1800 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will revise procedures relating to resource management planning. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Michael H. Schwartz, Group Manager, Regulatory Affairs, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-5198 Email: michael--schwartz@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD57 _______________________________________________________________________ 1766. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] OIL AND GAS ONSHORE ORDER NO. 1 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 396; 25 USC 2107; 30 USC 189; 30 USC 359; 30 USC 1751; 43 USC 1732(b); 30 USC 1733; 30 USC 1740 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3164 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule would clarify the schedule for submitting and [[Page 37727]] processing applications, define terms used,and introduce concepts that will make filing and processing more efficient. BLM does not intend to add significant new requirements. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: James Burd, Natural Resource Specialist, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, MS 501 LS1849 C Street N.W., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-5017 RIN: 1004-AD59 _______________________________________________________________________ 1767. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] ALASKA NATIVE VETERAN ALLOTMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1601 et seq.; 43 USC 1629g; PL 105-276; 43 USC 270-1 to 270-3 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2568 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule would delete the requirement at 43 CFR 2568.77 that a veteran applicant must have posted the corners of his or her claim prior to filing an application with BLM. Removal of this requirement would place vetran allotment applicants on the same footing as thousands of applicants who filed under the original 1906 Alaska Native Allotment Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Connie Van Horn, Native Allotment Coordinator, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 222 W. 7th Avenue, [greek-i]13, Anchorage, AK 99513 Phone: 907 271-3767 RIN: 1004-AD60 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage Bureau of Land Management (BLM) _______________________________________________________________________ 1768. COST RECOVERY; MINERAL FILINGS AND OPERATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1001 et seq; 30 USC 181 et seq; 30 USC 22; 30 USC 351 to 360; 31 USC 9701; 43 USC 1734; 50 USC app 565 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3100; 43 CFR 3200; 43 CFR 3400; 43 CFR 3500; 43 CFR 3600; 43 CFR 3700; 43 CFR 3800 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will amend regulations for user fees for locatable minerals, mineral materials, and leasable minerals (solids and fluids) to adjust current fees or establish new fees in accordance with title V of the Independent Offices Appropriations Act of 1952 (user charges), OMB Circular A-25 User Charges and section 304 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/15/00 65 FR 78440 NPRM Comment Period End 02/13/01 Final Action 07/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Energy Effects: Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by Executive Order 13211. Agency Contact: Cynthia Ellis, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-5012 Fax: 202 653-5287 Email: cynthia--ellis@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AC64 _______________________________________________________________________ 1769. RIGHTS-OF-WAY, PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES; RIGHTS-OF-WAY UNDER THE MINERAL LEASING ACT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2800; 43 CFR 2880 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The rule will amend the regulations governing rights-of-way issued under both the Federal Land Policy and Management Act and the Mineral Leasing Act by revising cost recovery policies and procedures and adjusting cost recovery fees to reflect cost increases since the current regulations became effective in 1987. The rule will also eliminate the automatic exemptions from cost recovery for Federal agencies except when they are exempted by law. It will also establish policies on paying rent in advance and a financial penalty for paying rent late. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/15/99 64 FR 32106 NPRM Comment Period End 10/13/99 Final Action 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ron Montagna, Realty Specialist, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 260, 1849 C Street N.W., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-7782 Email: ron--montagna@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AC74 _______________________________________________________________________ 1770. INDIAN ALLOTMENTS Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 25 USC 334; 25 USC 336; 43 USC 1201 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2530 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will convert existing regulations to plain English and remove those portions that relate to procedural matters. [[Page 37728]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/16/96 61 FR 53887 NPRM Comment Period End 09/13/99 64 FR 38172 Final Action 09/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jeff O. Holdren, Deputy Group Manager, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-7779 Fax: 202 452-7708 Email: jeff--holdren@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AC77 _______________________________________________________________________ 1771. GRAZING ADMINISTRATION--EXCLUSIVE OF ALASKA Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 43 USC 118(d); 43 USC 1701 et seq; 43 USC 1901 et seq; 43 USC 315 et seq; 7 USC 1012 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4100 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will remove provisions for conservation use of grazing privileges. These provisions were determined by the Federal Circuit Court to be not consistent with the statutory authority of the Secretary of the Interior. The rule will also: (1) provide a full force and effect provision for grazing decisions; (2) include standards for determining socioeconomic impacts of grazing decisions; (3) include a provision allowing permittees to claim ownership of range improvements under certain circumstances; (4) address circumstances under which a grazing permittee may lose his grazing privileges upon conviction of a crime; and (5) extend the permit term from 3 to 5 years. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 03/03/03 68 FR 9964 NPRM 12/08/03 68 FR 68452 Final Action 10/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kenneth M. Visser, Rangeland Management Specialist, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 314 L Street, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-7743 Fax: 202 452-7709 Email: kenneth--visser@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD42 _______________________________________________________________________ 1772. WILDERNESS MANAGEMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 6300 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would add provisions on use of fixed anchors for rock climbing in wilderness areas. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 10/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jeff Jarvis, Wilderness Specialist, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-5189 Email: jeff--jarvis@blm.gov Related RIN: Related to 1004-AB69, Split from 1004-AD54 RIN: 1004-AD46 _______________________________________________________________________ 1773. OIL AND GAS LEASING OPERATIONS; BONDING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 30 USC 189; 30 USC 359; 43 USC 1732; 43 USC 1733; 43 USC 1740 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3100; 43 CFR 3104; 43 CFR 3154 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule increases minimum bond amounts for individual lease bonds and Statewide bonds. It changes BLM's current policy of terminating only the period of liability of bonds. Under the new rule, we will cancel bonds after determining that all lease obligations are met. Finally, the rule clarifies the responsibilities of record title holders and operating rights owners. The final rule is based upon a portion of a proposed rule published with the RIN 1004-AC94. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/03/98 63 FR 66840 NPRM Comment Period End 07/19/99 Final Action 02/00/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ian Senio, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, MS 401, Regulatory Management Group (WO-630) MS 401 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-5049 Email: ian--senio@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD56 _______________________________________________________________________ 1774. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] LOCATION, RECORDING, AND MAINTENANCE OF MINING CLAIMS OR SITES Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 30 USC 28f to 28k CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3830 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will amend BLM regulations to respond to the law requiring that (1) BLM adjust the location and maintenance fees on unpatented mining claims or sites, (2) adjust these fees every five years or sooner if conditions warrant, (3) base the adjustment upon the change in the Consumer Price Index as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and (4) give notice of any fee adjustment in the Federal Register by July 1 of any given assessment year in order for such assessment to be effective by the following assessment year (i.e., the September 1 immediately following the July 1 in which notice is given). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ACTION 06/00/04 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Roger Haskins, Mining Law Specialist, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street, NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-0355 RIN: 1004-AD62 [[Page 37729]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Long-Term Actions Bureau of Land Management (BLM) _______________________________________________________________________ 1775. LEASES, PERMITS, AND EASEMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1732; 43 USC 1740 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2920 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will amend the existing regulations to provide for improved administration of leases, permits and easements under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/21/90 55 FR 48810 NPRM Comment Period End 01/22/91 Second NPRM 02/09/95 60 FR 7878 Second NPRM Comment Period End 04/10/95 Final Rule for Minimum Impact Land Use Permits Only 06/24/96 61 FR 32351 Final Rule Effective for Minimum Impact Land Use Permits Only 07/24/96 Third NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jeff O. Holdren, Deputy Group Manager, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-7779 Fax: 202 452-7708 Email: jeff--holdren@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AB51 _______________________________________________________________________ 1776. COALBED METHANE DEVELOPMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 42 USC 13368 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3170 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 24, 1995, -. Abstract: The rule will implement section 1339 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992. It will prevent conflicts in ownership of coalbed methane from impeding development of that resource by requiring pooling of development and payment of the proceeds into an escrow account until the ownership issue is resolved by a State entity of competent jurisdiction. The rule will also allow States to avoid the Federal regulations by promulgating their own regulations that substantially comply with Federal requirements. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/15/95 60 FR 47920 NPRM Comment Period End 11/14/95 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: David R. Stewart, Mineral Resources, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 7450 Boston Blvd., Springfield, VA 22153 Phone: 703 440-1728 Email: dave--stewart@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AC27 _______________________________________________________________________ 1777. CAREY ACT GRANTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 641 et seq CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2610 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will update these regulations as they are inconsistent with present-day management policies. Application of these provisions of the Carey Act is rarely feasible due to limited water and suitable lands. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/10/96 61 FR 47725 END 10/10/96 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jeff O. Holdren, Deputy Group Manager, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-7779 Fax: 202 452-7708 Email: jeff--holdren@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AC80 _______________________________________________________________________ 1778. OIL AND GAS LEASING AND OPERATIONS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 30 USC 181 et seq CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3100 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will revise BLM's current Federal oil and gas leasing and operations regulations, except those concerning drainage (section 3100.2-2), combined hydrocarbon leasing (part 3140) and oil and gas leasing in the National Petroleum Reserve--Alaska (part 3130). The rule will: (1) Cite industry standards and incorporate them by reference rather than repeat those standards in the rule; (2) incorporate the requirements of the Onshore Oil and Gas Orders and national notices to lessees into the regulations to eliminate overlap with current regulations; (3) use performance standards in certain places instead of prescriptive requirements to allow more flexibility for operators and to protect the environment and Federal royalty interests; and (4) eliminate redundancies, clarify procedures and regulatory requirements and streamline procedures. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/03/98 63 FR 66840 END 07/19/99 64 FR 29256 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Local Agency Contact: Ian Senio, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, MS 401, Regulatory Management Group (WO-630) MS 401 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-5049 Email: ian--senio@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AC94 _______________________________________________________________________ 1779. APPEALS PROCEDURES; HEARINGS PROCEDURES Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 43 USC 1701; 43 USC 1740 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 1840; 43 CFR 1850 Legal Deadline: None [[Page 37730]] Abstract: BLM proposes to amend its regulations that govern administrative review procedures for protests of proposed decisions contested appeals of BLM decisions, and hearings on the record. The proposed regulations would provide more consistent procedures for administrative review of BLM decisions, and would clarify when and how BLM decisions go into effect and whether an appeal will stay the effectiveness of a BLM decision. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/17/96 61 FR 54120 NPRM Comment Period End 01/17/97 61 FR 58160 Second NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Cynthia Ellis, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-5012 Fax: 202 653-5287 Email: cynthia--ellis@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AC99 _______________________________________________________________________ 1780. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COMPLIANCE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1701 et seq CFR Citation: 43 CFR 1890 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will clarify the respective responsibilities of BLM and the holders of various BLM authorizations with regard to releases of hazardous materials and other violations of environmental law caused by the holder or the holder's operator on public lands. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Cynthia Ellis, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-5012 Fax: 202 653-5287 Email: cynthia--ellis@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD38 _______________________________________________________________________ 1781. SUPPLEMENTARY RULES FOR PUBLIC DEMONSTRATIONS AT GRAND STAIRCASE- ESCALANTE NATIONAL MONUMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 CFR 8365.1-6 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 8365 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This interim final rule would require a permit for public demonstrations at Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and associated facilities, and establish procedures for obtaining such a permit. It would also provide for some locations to be designated as open for demonstrations, and others to be closed to protect sensitive resources and public health and safety. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 09/01/00 65 FR 53516 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 10/02/00 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ted Hudson, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Room 420, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-5042 Fax: 202 653-5287 Email: ted--hudson@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD40 _______________________________________________________________________ 1782. MINING CLAIMS UNDER THE GENERAL MINING LAWS; SURFACE MANAGEMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1280; 30 USC 22; 30 USC 612; 43 USC 1201; 43 USC 1732; 43 USC 1733; 43 USC 1740; 43 USC 1781; 43 USC 1782 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3809 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will amend existing regulations by removing certain provisions of the regulations and restoring others to those in effect on January 19, 2001, intending to prevent unnecessary or undue degradation of BLM-administered lands by mining operations authorized under the mining laws. The approach BLM will take will balance the Nation's need to maintain reliable sources of strategic and industrial minerals, while ensuring protection of the environment and natural resources on public lands. The rule will make the hardrock mining regulations consistent with the recommendations of the National Research Council and protect the Federal Government from financial risk if operators are unable to perform reclamation. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/30/01 66 FR 54863 END 02/15/02 REOPENED 04/12/02 67 FR 17962 END 05/13/02 ACTION To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michael H. Schwartz, Group Manager, Regulatory Affairs, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-5198 Email: michael--schwartz@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD53 _______________________________________________________________________ 1783. WILDERNESS MANAGEMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1133; 43 USC 1733; 43 USC 1740; 43 USC 1782 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 6300 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will add provisions on use of timber on mining claims and clarify procedures on issuing patents for mining claims. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None [[Page 37731]] Agency Contact: Jeff Jarvis, Wilderness Specialist, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-5189 Email: jeff--jarvis@blm.gov Related RIN: Related to 1004-AB69 RIN: 1004-AD54 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions Bureau of Land Management (BLM) _______________________________________________________________________ 1784. PERMITS FOR RECREATION ON PUBLIC LANDS Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2930 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 02/06/04 69 FR 5702 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Lee Larson Phone: 202 452-5168 Email: lee--larson@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD45 [FR Doc. 04-13313 Filed 06-25-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-84-S