[December 11, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 237)] [Unified Agenda] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [frwais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID: f:ua061011.wais] [Page 73416-73489] Department of the Interior ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Part XI ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Semiannual Regulatory Agenda [[Page 73416]] 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 fall 2006 and spring 2007. 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. For this edition of the Department's regulatory agenda, we have included the most important significant regulatory actions in the Regulatory Plan, which appears in part II of today's Federal Register. The Table of Contents below lists the Regulatory Plan entries and denotes them by a bracketed bold reference that directs the reader to the appropriate Sequence Number in part II. Dated: September 8, 2006. Richard A. Stephan, Federal Register Liaison Officer. Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1614 Implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969....................... 1090-AA95 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1615 Revision of Privacy Act Regulations................................................... 1090-AA94 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1616 Natural Resource Damage Assessments: Type B Procedures................................ 1090-AA29 1617 Hydropower Licensing: Conditions and Prescriptions.................................... 1090-AA91 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Hearings and Appeals--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1618 Procedures Applicable in Adjudications Before the Hearings Division................... 1094-AA52 1619 Special Procedures for Public Lands and Surface Mining Cases.......................... 1094-AA53 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 73417]] United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1620 Seizure and Forfeiture Procedures..................................................... 1018-AC89 1621 U.S. Proposals for CITES Appendix III; American Eel................................... 1018-AF09 1622 Humane and Healthful Transport of Reptiles and Amphibians to the United States........ 1018-AF27 1623 Importation of Captive-Bred Exotic Birds Into the United States From Breeding 1018-AF44 Facilities in Other Countries......................................................... 1624 Importation, Exportation, and Transportation of Wildlife.............................. 1018-AF46 1625 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......................................................... 1626 Wild Bird Conservation Act: Review of Approved List of Captive-Bred Species........... 1018-AG64 1627 Corrections to Rights-of-Way Regulations.............................................. 1018-AI12 1628 Import of Polar Bear Trophies From Canada; Findings for the Western Hudson Population. 1018-AI65 1629 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Downlisting the Wood Bison From 1018-AI83 Endangered to Threatened.............................................................. 1630 Migratory Bird Permits; Regulations Governing Possession of Migratory Birds for 1018-AI97 Educational Purposes.................................................................. 1631 Humane and Healthful Transport of Wild Mammals and Birds to the United States......... 1018-AJ24 1632 Marine Mammals; Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Termination of 1018-AT34 the Southern Sea Otter Translocation Program.......................................... 1633 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the West Virginia Northern 1018-AT37 Flying Squirrel From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife................... 1634 Revised Definition of ``Destruction or Adverse Modification'' for Endangered Species 1018-AT50 Act Section 7 Consultations........................................................... 1635 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Special Rule Reclassifying Argentinian 1018-AT56 Broad-Snouted Caiman Population From Endangered to Threatened......................... 1636 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of Six Foreign Birds Under the 1018-AT62 Endangered Species Act................................................................ 1637 Migratory Bird Hunting: Revision of Language Used in Regulations for Approving 1018-AT67 Nontoxic Shot for Use in Waterfowl Hunting............................................ 1638 Mosquito and Mosquito-Borne Disease Management........................................ 1018-AT72 1639 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Salt Creek Tiger Beetle Critical 1018-AT79 Habitat Designation................................................................... 1640 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Cui-ui From the List of 1018-AT85 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife.................................................... 1641 Negotiation of Annual Funding Agreements With Tribes (Manual Chapter)................. 1018-AU16 1642 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AU34 Yadon's Piperia....................................................................... 1643 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of Critical Habitat for 1018-AU37 the Northern Spotted Owl.............................................................. 1644 Civil Procedures...................................................................... 1018-AU38 1645 CITES Appendix III Listing of Galax................................................... 1018-AU40 1646 Marine Mammals; Incidental Take During Specified Activities; Chukchi Sea.............. 1018-AU41 1647 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Re-Evaluation of Final Listing 1018-AU43 Determination for Queen Charlotte Goshawk............................................. 1648 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revision of Critical Habitat 1018-AU48 Designation for the Wintering Piping Plover........................................... 1649 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Adding Graham's Beardtongue (Penstemon 1018-AU49 grahamii) to the List of Endangered and Threatened Plants, With Designation of Critical Habitat...................................................................... 1650 Migratory Bird Subsistence Harvest in Alaska; Spring/Summer Regulations for the 2007 1018-AU59 Season................................................................................ 1651 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Amending the Formats of the Lists of 1018-AU62 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants......................................... 1652 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of Extinct Species From the 1018-AU64 Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife.................................... 1653 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential 1018-AU65 Experimental Population of Black-Footed Ferrets in Eastern Wyoming.................... 1654 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Maguire Daisy From the 1018-AU67 List of Endangered and Threatened Plants.............................................. 1655 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of a Nonessential 1018-AU68 Experimental Population of the Rio Grande Silvery Minnow in Texas..................... 1656 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Reclassification of the 1018-AU69 Running Buffalo Clover From Endangered to Threatened.................................. 1657 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska: 2008-2009 Subsistence 1018-AU71 Taking of Fish and Shellfish Regulations.............................................. 1658 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for 1018-AU72 Astragalus Desereticus (Deseret Milk Vetch)........................................... 1659 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Fluvial Arctic Grayling................ 1018-AU73 1660 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for the 1018-AU74 Hine's Emerald Dragonfly.............................................................. [[Page 73418]] 1661 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for Hidden 1018-AU77 Lake Bluecurls, Vail Lake Ceanothus, and Mexican Flannelbush.......................... 1662 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for Guajon 1018-AU78 1663 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for Cape 1018-AU79 Sable Seaside Sparrow................................................................. 1664 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for Bear 1018-AU80 Valley Sandwort, Southern Mountain Wild-Buckwheat, and Ash-Grey Indian Paintbrush..... 1665 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for 1018-AU81 Tidewater Goby........................................................................ 1666 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for 1018-AU83 Monterey Spineflower.................................................................. 1667 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for 1018-AU84 Nevin's Barberry...................................................................... 1668 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for 1018-AU85 Flatwoods Salamander.................................................................. 1669 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for San 1018-AU86 Diego Thornmint....................................................................... 1670 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Determination and Critical 1018-AU88 Habitat Designation for Georgia Pigtoe and Interrupted Rocksnail...................... 1671 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart 1018-AU95 D: 2008-2009 Subsistence Taking of Wildlife Regulations............................... 1672 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Withdrawal of the Reclassification Rule 1018-AU96 and Removal of the Hawaiian Hawk From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife.. 1673 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of Concho Watersnake......... 1018-AU97 1674 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Emergency Listing of Three Hawaiian 1018-AV00 Plants................................................................................ 1675 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Pecos Sunflower... 1018-AV02 1676 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for La Graciosa 1018-AV03 Thistle............................................................................... 1677 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for California 1018-AV04 Taraxacum and San Bernardino Bluegrass................................................ 1678 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Sierra Nevada 1018-AV05 Distinct Population Segment of California Bighorn Sheep............................... 1679 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Five Carbonate 1018-AV06 Plants from the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California....................... 1680 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the San Bernardino 1018-AV07 Kangaroo Rat.......................................................................... 1681 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Sierra Nevada Distinct 1018-AV08 Population Segment of the Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog with Critical Habitat........... 1682 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Peninsular 1018-AV09 Bighorn Sheep......................................................................... 1683 Migratory Bird Permits; Removal of Migratory Birds from Buildings..................... 1018-AV10 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1684 List of Migratory Birds............................................................... 1018-AB72 1685 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)....................... 1018-AD87 1686 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removing of the Bald Eagle in the Lower 1018-AF21 48 States From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife......................... 1687 Federal Falconry Standards and Falconry Permitting.................................... 1018-AG11 1688 Addition of Black Carp to the List of Injurious Wildlife.............................. 1018-AG70 1689 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Johnston's Frankenia 1018-AH53 From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species.................................... 1690 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........................................................... 1691 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of Two Australian Parakeets 1018-AI04 From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife................................... 1692 Migratory Bird Hunting and Permits; Regulations for Managing Harvest of Light Goose 1018-AI07 Populations........................................................................... 1693 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the Florida 1018-AI41 Distinct Population Segment of the American Crocodile From Endangered to Threatened... 1694 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Policy for Enhancement-of-Survival 1018-AI67 Permits for Foreign Species Listed Under the Endangered Species Act................... 1695 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AI71 San Diego Fairy Shrimp................................................................ 1696 Migratory Bird Permits; Military Readiness Exemption.................................. 1018-AI92 1697 Adding Silver Carp to the List of Injurious Wildlife.................................. 1018-AT29 [[Page 73419]] 1698 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removing the Mexican Bobcat From the 1018-AT31 List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife............................................ 1699 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Yellowstone Grizzly Bear 1018-AT38 Population From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife........................ 1700 Migratory Bird Permits; Changes in Regulations Governing Raptor Propagation........... 1018-AT60 1701 Regulations To Implement the Captive Wildlife Safety Act.............................. 1018-AT69 1702 Protection of Bald Eagles; Definition................................................. 1018-AT94 1703 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C--Nonrural 1018-AT99 Determinations........................................................................ 1704 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential 1018-AU01 Experimental Population for 15 Freshwater Mussels, 1 Freshwater Snail, and 5 Fishes in Tennessee............................................................................. 1705 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 4(d) Rule for the Pacific Coast 1018-AU11 Distinct Population Segment of the Western Snowy Plover............................... 1706 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting the Preble's Meadow Jumping 1018-AU12 Mouse................................................................................. 1707 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart 1018-AU15 D: 2007-2008 Subsistence Taking of Wildlife Regulations............................... 1708 National Wildlife Refuge System; Wilderness Stewardship............................... 1018-AU27 1709 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Spikedace and 1018-AU33 Loachminnow........................................................................... 1710 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for Suisun 1018-AU44 Thistle and Soft Bird's-Beak.......................................................... 1711 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for 1018-AU45 Holmgren and Shivwits Milk Vetches.................................................... 1712 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for 1018-AU46 Alabama Beach Mouse................................................................... 1713 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revision of Critical Habitat 1018-AU47 Designation for the Kootenai River White Sturgeon..................................... 1714 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for the 1018-AU50 Laguna Mountains Skipper.............................................................. 1715 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Western Great Lakes 1018-AU54 Distinct Population Segment of the Gray Wolf From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife................................................................... 1716 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska: 2007-2008 Subsistence 1018-AU57 Taking of Fish and Shellfish Regulations.............................................. 1717 2006-07 Refuge-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations......................... 1018-AU61 1718 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Idaho Springsnail From 1018-AU66 the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife........................................ 1719 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Comal Springs 1018-AU75 Dryopid Beetle, Comal Springs Riffle Beetle, and Peck's Cave Amphipod................. 1720 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for 1018-AU76 Catesbaea Melanocarpa................................................................. 1721 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for Five 1018-AU87 Endangered Freshwater Mussels and Two Threatened Freshwater Mussels in Georgia, Florida, and Alabama.................................................................. 1722 Change of Addresses for Regional Offices and Addition of One New Address.............. 1018-AU89 1723 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for 1018-AU91 Marbled Murrelet...................................................................... 1724 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska; Kenai Peninsula 1018-AU92 Subsistence Resource Region........................................................... 1725 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for 12 1018-AU93 Species of Hawaiian Picture-Wing Flies................................................ 1726 Federal Duck Stamp Contest Regulations; Revision...................................... 1018-AU94 1727 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Pierson's Milk 1018-AU98 Vetch................................................................................. 1728 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Determination for Slickspot 1018-AU99 Peppergrass........................................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1729 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting the Eastern Distinct 1018-AJ03 Population Segment of the Gray Wolf................................................... 1730 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of the Western Distinct 1018-AJ04 Population Segment of the Gray Wolf................................................... 1731 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Amendment to Manatee Protection Areas 1018-AT39 in Florida (Barge Canal Exception).................................................... 1732 Adding Bighead Carp to the List of Injurious Wildlife................................. 1018-AT49 [[Page 73420]] 1733 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Northern Rocky Mountains 1018-AU53 Distinct Population Segment of the Gray Wolf From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife................................................................... 1734 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of Vacated Gray Wolf 1018-AU63 Regulations........................................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1735 Implementation of the 1994 Amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act............. 1018-AE72 1736 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. 1737 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Statuses of 12 Species of 1018-AG23 Picture-Wing Flies From the Hawaiian Islands.......................................... 1738 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.. 1739 National Wildlife Refuge System; Appropriate Refuge Uses.............................. 1018-AG46 1740 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the Gila Trout From 1018-AH57 Endangered to Threatened With a Special Rule.......................................... 1741 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........ 1742 Release of Captive-Reared Mallards.................................................... 1018-AI05 1743 North American Wetlands Conservation Act and Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation 1018-AI13 Act Grant Administration Policies..................................................... 1744 Migratory Bird Permits; Regulations for Managing Resident Canada Geese Populations.... 1018-AI32 1745 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting and Withdrawal of Proposed 1018-AI48 Critical Habitat for the Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy Owl................................. 1746 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Conservation Education................. 1018-AI66 1747 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AI72 California Gnatcatcher................................................................ 1748 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of the Arizona Agave......... 1018-AI79 1749 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Nonessential Experimental Population of 1018-AI80 the Northern Aplomado Falcon.......................................................... 1750 Migratory Bird Permits; Revisions to General Exceptions............................... 1018-AI96 1751 Revision of Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations........................................ 1018-AI98 1752 Revision of the Regulations Governing the Transport of Eagle Feathers................. 1018-AJ00 1753 Injurious Wildlife Species; Boiga Snakes.............................................. 1018-AT28 1754 Wild Bird Conservation Act; Review of Regulations To Allow Imports of Exotic Wild 1018-AT30 Birds................................................................................. 1755 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Amendment to the Nonessential 1018-AT36 Experimental Population Rule for the Mexican Gray Wolf................................ 1756 Strategic Growth of the National Wildlife Refuge System............................... 1018-AT73 1757 Marine Mammals: Proposed Incidental Take Authorization During Specified Activities; 1018-AT82 Beaufort Sea.......................................................................... 1758 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designating Critical Habitat for St. 1018-AT90 Andrew Beach Mouse, Perdido Key Beach Mouse, and Choctawhatchee Beach Mouse........... 1759 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designating Critical Habitat for Three 1018-AT91 Willamette Species: Willamette Daisy, Fender's Blue Butterfly, and Kincaid's Lupine... 1760 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designating Critical Habitat for the 1018-AT92 Willowy Monardella.................................................................... 1761 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designating Critical Habitat for the 1018-AT93 Alameda Whipsnake..................................................................... 1762 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart 1018-AT98 D; 2006-2007 Subsistence Taking of Wildlife Regulations............................... 1763 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential 1018-AU00 Experimental Population for the Topeka Shiner......................................... 1764 Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Permit Requirement for Conservation Easement Lands.... 1018-AU08 1765 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Correction to the Grizzly Bear 1018-AU17 Entry in the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife............................... 1766 General Permit Procedures; Revision to Appeal Process for Migratory Bird Permits...... 1018-AU19 1767 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the Gray Bat From 1018-AU20 Endangered to Threatened.............................................................. [[Page 73421]] 1768 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Special Rule for the Southwest Alaska 1018-AU21 Distinct Population Segment of the Northern Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris kenyoni)........ 1769 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Arizona Distinct 1018-AU22 Population Segment of the Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl From the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife.................................................... 1770 National Wildlife Refuge System; Mission, Goals, and Purposes......................... 1018-AU24 1771 National Wildlife Refuge System; Wildlife-Dependent Recreation (Hunting and Fishing, 1018-AU25 Wildlife Observation and Photography, Environmental Education, and Interpretation).... 1772 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revisions to the Regulations Applicable 1018-AU29 to Permits Issued Under the Endangered Species Act.................................... 1773 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AU30 Southern California Distinct Vertebrate Population Segment of the Mountain Yellow- Legged Frog........................................................................... 1774 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AU32 Rota Bridled White-Eye................................................................ 1775 Migratory Bird Hunting; 2006-2007 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations; State 1018-AU42 Frameworks, Tribal, Alaska Subsistence................................................ 1776 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for 1018-AU51 Braunton's Milk Vetch and Lyon's Penchaeta............................................ 1777 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for the 1018-AU52 Canada Lynx........................................................................... 1778 Federal Duck Stamp Contest Regulations; Changing Fees, Dates, Locations, etc.......... 1018-AU56 1779 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Flat-Tailed Horned Lizard 1018-AU58 as Threatened......................................................................... 1780 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Marbled Murrelet From 1018-AU60 the List of Endangered and Threatened Species......................................... 1781 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska; Makhnati Island Area... 1018-AU70 1782 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for 1018-AU82 Alabama Sturgeon...................................................................... 1783 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Cowhead Lake Tui Chub...... 1018-AV01 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Park Service--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1784 Making Pictures, Television Productions or Sound Tracks............................... 1024-AD30 1785 Disposition of Culturally Identifiable Human Remains.................................. 1024-AD31 1786 National Park System Units in Alaska.................................................. 1024-AD38 1787 National Capitol Region--Parking...................................................... 1024-AD40 1788 Dry Tortugas National Park--Special Regulations....................................... 1024-AD45 1789 Fire Island National Seashore--Off-Road Driving Regulations........................... 1024-AD46 1790 Leasehold Surrender Interest Provisions............................................... 1024-AD48 1791 Grand Canyon National Park............................................................ 1024-AD50 1792 Big South Fork National River and Rec Area-Off Road Vehicle Use....................... 1024-AD51 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Park Service--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1793 Curecanti Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft........................................ 1024-AC99 1794 Boating and Water Use Activities...................................................... 1024-AD07 1795 Vessel Management in Glacier Bay National Park........................................ 1024-AD25 1796 Gateway National Recreation Area, Jamaica Bay Unit, Personal Watercraft Use........... 1024-AD41 1797 Gateway National Recreation Area, Sandy Hook Unit, Personal Watercraft Use............ 1024-AD42 1798 Shenandoah National Park-Backcountry Camping.......................................... 1024-AD49 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 73422]] National Park Service--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1799 Disposition of Abandoned or Unclaimed Property........................................ 1024-AD52 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Park Service--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1800 Gateway National Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft................................. 1024-AC95 1801 Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act; Future Applicability.......... 1024-AD05 1802 Revisions to Right-of-Way Regulations................................................. 1024-AD16 1803 Cost Recovery for Special Park Uses................................................... 1024-AD18 1804 Native American Handicrafts........................................................... 1024-AD20 1805 Gulf Islands National Seashore: Personal Watercraft Use............................... 1024-AD21 1806 Historic Preservation Certifications.................................................. 1024-AD24 1807 Backcountry Use Restrictions at Wupatki National Monument............................. 1024-AD33 1808 Olympic National Park Special Regulations............................................. 1024-AD35 1809 St. Croix National Scenic River Vessel Speed Limits................................... 1024-AD36 1810 Voyageurs National Park--Special Regulations.......................................... 1024-AD37 1811 Making Motion Pictures, Television Productions, or Soundtracks on Department of the 1024-AD43 Interior Lands........................................................................ 1812 Olympic National Park Special Regulations--Personal Watercraft Use.................... 1024-AD44 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Indian Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1813 Indian Country Law Enforcement........................................................ 1076-AE35 1814 Standards for Approving Tribal Per Capita Distributions............................... 1076-AE45 1815 Unclaimed Moneys/Whereabouts Unknown.................................................. 1076-AE55 1816 Grazing Permits....................................................................... 1076-AE57 1817 Land Acquisition...................................................................... 1076-AE62 1818 Trust Fund Accounting and Appeals..................................................... 1076-AE65 1819 Law and Order on Indian Reservations.................................................. 1076-AE67 1820 Leases and Permits.................................................................... 1076-AE73 1821 Preference in Employment.............................................................. 1076-AE76 1822 Revision of the Membership Roll of the Eastern Band of Cherokee of North Carolina..... 1076-AE77 1823 Gaming on Trust Lands Acquired After October 17, 1988................................. 1076-AE81 1824 General Forestry Regulations.......................................................... 1076-AE82 1825 Loan Guaranty, Insurance, and Interest Subsidy........................................ 1076-AE83 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Indian Affairs--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1826 Irrigation Projects and Systems....................................................... 1076-AD44 1827 Preparation of Rolls of Indians....................................................... 1076-AE44 1828 Home-Living Programs and School Closure and Consolidation............................. 1076-AE51 1829 Probate of Indian Estates, Except for Members of the Five Civilized Tribes............ 1076-AE59 1830 Tribal Probate Codes.................................................................. 1076-AE61 1831 Tribal Energy Resource Agreements..................................................... 1076-AE80 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 73423]] Bureau of Indian Affairs--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1832 Fee for Service....................................................................... 1076-AE66 1833 Oil and Gas, Geothermal, and Solid Minerals Agreements................................ 1076-AE79 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Indian Affairs--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1834 Certificates of Degree of Indian Blood................................................ 1076-AD97 1835 Alaska Resupply Operation............................................................. 1076-AE04 1836 Tribal Revenue Allocation Plans....................................................... 1076-AE24 1837 Leases and Permits on Indian Trust and Restricted Lands............................... 1076-AE36 1838 Use or Distribution of Indian Judgment Funds.......................................... 1076-AE43 1839 Appeals From Administrative Actions................................................... 1076-AE48 1840 Conveyances of Trust or Restricted Indian Land; Removal of Trust or Restricted Status. 1076-AE63 1841 Life Estates and Future Interests..................................................... 1076-AE64 1842 Probate of Indian Estates--Appeals to the Office of Hearings and Appeals.............. 1076-AE71 1843 Indian Country Detention Facilities and Programs...................................... 1076-AE75 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Minerals Management Service--Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1844 Requirements for Material, Personnel, and Pipe Handling Operations.................... 1010-AD14 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Minerals Management Service--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1845 Late and Overpayment Interest......................................................... 1010-AC27 1846 End-of-Life Royalty Relief............................................................ 1010-AC58 1847 Reduction to Royalty Relief in Special Circumstances.................................. 1010-AD02 1848 Leasing of Sulphur or Oil and Gas in the Outer Continental Shelf...................... 1010-AD06 1849 Pipeline Safety Rule Phase I.......................................................... 1010-AD11 1850 Oil and Gas Production Rates.......................................................... 1010-AD12 1851 Rights of Use and Easement............................................................ 1010-AD13 1852 Safety Management Systems............................................................. 1010-AD15 1853 Open and Nondiscriminatory Movement of Oil and Gas as Required by the Outer 1010-AD17 Continental Shelf Lands Act........................................................... 1854 Reduction in Oil and Gas Royalty Rates in the Outer Continental Shelf Under the Deep 1010-AD29 Water Royalty Relief Act.............................................................. 1855 Alternate Energy-Related Uses on the Outer Continental Shelf.......................... 1010-AD30 1856 Deep Gas and Offshore Alaska Provisions............................................... 1010-AD33 1857 Revenue Sharing for Alternative Uses on the Outer Continental Shelf................... 1010-AD34 1858 Valuation of Coal for Advance Royalty Purposes........................................ 1010-AD37 1859 Royalty Credits....................................................................... 1010-AD38 1860 Increase in Maximum Daily Civil Penalty Amount........................................ 1010-AD40 1861 Changing Proprietary Term of Certain Geophysical Information.......................... 1010-AD41 1862 Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) -- Corrections 1010-AD42 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 73424]] Minerals Management Service--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1863 Takes vs. Entitlements Reporting...................................................... 1010-AC29 1864 Valuation of Oil From Indian Leases (Reg Plan Seq No. 61)............................. 1010-AD00 1865 Protection of Marine Mammals and Endangered Species................................... 1010-AD10 1866 Revisions to Rules Governing Platforms and Structures and Pipelines................... 1010-AD18 1867 Oil and Gas Well Cementing Requirements............................................... 1010-AD19 1868 Reporting Amendments.................................................................. 1010-AD20 1869 Documents Incorporated by Reference for Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations............ 1010-AD24 1870 Geothermal Valuation.................................................................. 1010-AD32 1871 Debt Collection....................................................................... 1010-AD36 1872 Increase in Maximum Daily Civil Penalty Amount........................................ 1010-AD39 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. Minerals Management Service--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1873 Prepayment of Royalties............................................................... 1010-AC31 1874 Federal Sodium and Potassium Valuation................................................ 1010-AD21 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Minerals Management Service--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1875 Incident Reporting.................................................................... 1010-AC57 1876 Proprietary Terms and Data Disclosure................................................. 1010-AC81 1877 Data Release and Definitions.......................................................... 1010-AC99 1878 Providing Contact Information to MMS.................................................. 1010-AD22 1879 Cost Recovery for Plans, Permits, and Inspections for Oil and Gas Operations in the 1010-AD23 Outer Continental Shelf............................................................... 1880 Debt Collection....................................................................... 1010-AD35 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1881 Abandoned Coal Refuse Sites........................................................... 1029-AB70 1882 Placement of Excess Spoil (Reg Plan Seq No. 62)....................................... 1029-AC04 1883 Permit Application Packages........................................................... 1029-AC51 1884 Ownership, Control, and Transfer, Assignment, or Sale of Permit Rights................ 1029-AC52 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1885 Revegetation.......................................................................... 1029-AC02 1886 Fee Allocation Rule................................................................... 1029-AC47 1887 Tennesse Federal Program.............................................................. 1029-AC50 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 73425]] Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1888 Indian Lands.......................................................................... 1029-AC53 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1889 Financial Assurances.................................................................. 1029-AC05 1890 Ownership and Control................................................................. 1029-AC08 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Reclamation--Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1891 Regulating Non-Contract Use of Colorado River Water in the Lower Basin................ 1006-AA50 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Reclamation--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1892 Implemenation of the Truckee River Operating Agreement................................ 1006-AA48 1893 Use of Reclamation Land, Facilities, and Water Bodies................................. 1006-AA51 1894 Inclusion of Hoover Dam Under 43 CFR Part 423......................................... 1006-AA52 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Reclamation--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1895 Public Conduct on Bureau of Reclamation Facilities, Lands, and Waterbodies............ 1006-AA45 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Land Management--Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1896 Noncompetitive Leasing: Fringe Acreage Leases and Lease Modifications................. 1004-AD91 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Land Management--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1897 Mining Claims Under the General Mining Law; Surface Management........................ 1004-AD69 1898 Oil and Gas Leasing in the National Petroleum Reserve--Alaska......................... 1004-AD78 1899 Mineral Lands Available for Locating Lode and Placer Mining Claims and Mill and Tunnel 1004-AD79 Sites; Special Laws in Addition to FLPMA That Require Recording or Notice............. 1900 Rights-of-Way, Principles and Procedures; Rights-of-Way Under the Mineral Leasing Act; 1004-AD87 Linear Right-of-Way Rental Payment Schedule........................................... [[Page 73426]] 1901 Oil Shale Leasing and Operations (Reg Plan Seq No. 63)................................ 1004-AD90 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. Bureau of Land Management--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1902 Oil and Gas Onshore Order No. 1....................................................... 1004-AD59 1903 Permits for Recreation on Public Lands................................................ 1004-AD68 1904 Segregation of Lands Proposed for Sale................................................ 1004-AD74 1905 Geothermal Resource Leasing; Geothermal Resources Unit Agreements: Unproven Areas..... 1004-AD86 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Land Management--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1906 Grazing Administration--Exclusive of Alaska........................................... 1004-AD42 1907 Alaska Native Veteran Allotments...................................................... 1004-AD60 1908 Marginal Oil/Gas Royalty Rate Reduction Program....................................... 1004-AD65 1909 Public Lands and Resources; Law Enforcement--Criminal; Recreation Programs............ 1004-AD66 1910 Heavy Oil Royalty Reduction Program................................................... 1004-AD67 1911 Sales of Forest Products; Preparation for Sale........................................ 1004-AD70 1912 Oil and Gas; Combined Hydrocarbons Leasing; Tar Sands................................. 1004-AD76 1913 Gas Hydrate Production Incentives..................................................... 1004-AD81 1914 Enhanced Oil and Natural Gas Production Through Carbon Dioxide Injection.............. 1004-AD82 1915 Rights-of-Way, Principles and Procedures; Rights-of-Way Under the Mineral Leasing Act. 1004-AD84 1916 Sales: Federal Land Policy and Management Act......................................... 1004-AD88 1917 Color-of-Title and Omitted Lands...................................................... 1004-AD89 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1918 Making Motion Pictures, Television Productions, or Soundtracks on DOI Lands........... 1093-AA10 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB) _______________________________________________________________________ 1614. [bull] IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT OF 1969 Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 42 USC 4321 et seq CFR Citation: 43 CFR 46 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Department of the Interior proposes to amend its regulations by adding a new part to codify its NEPA procedures currently in the Departmental Manual. The proposed regulations contain Departmental policies and procedures for compliance with NEPA, Executive Order 11514, and the Council on Environmental Quality's regulations. By converting the Departmental NEPA procedures from the DM to new regulations the Department intends to promote greater transparency and accountability to the public. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None [[Page 73427]] Agency Contact: Willie R. Taylor, Director, Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance, Department of the Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget, MIB, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-3891 RIN: 1090-AA95 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB) _______________________________________________________________________ 1615. [bull] REVISION OF PRIVACY ACT REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 552a CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This action adds new Department of the Interior Privacy Act exempt system of records to the listing of exempt Privacy Act Systems in 43 CFR 2.79. Under 5 U.S.C. 552a (j) & (k), exempt systems must be identified in rulemaking before their Privacy Act system of records notices can be published in the Federal Register. The four Privacy Act systems that will be added are: (1) Incident Management Analysis and Reporting System; (2) Indian Arts and Crafts Board Inquiries and Complaints File; (3) Investigative Files System; and (4) Reclamation Law Enforcement Information Management System. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 02/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Marilyn Legnini, Department of the Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget, 1849 C Street NW, MS 5310 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-0868 RIN: 1090-AA94 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Long-Term Actions Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB) _______________________________________________________________________ 1616. NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS: TYPE B PROCEDURES Priority: Other Significant 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 2 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1617. HYDROPOWER LICENSING: CONDITIONS AND PRESCRIPTIONS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 3; 16 USC 668dd(d)(1); 25 USC 2; 25 USC 9; 43 USC 1201; 43 USC 1740; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 25 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Department of the Interior proposes a public review process for hydropower conditions and prescriptions established by the Department under the Federal Power Act. The Department also proposes to create an administrative appeals process for review of these measures. The Federal Power Act authorizes the Department to include in hydropower licenses issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission conditions and prescriptions necessary to protect Federal and tribal lands and resources when navigable waterways or Federal reservations are used for hydropower generation. These proposed processes are designed to coincide with and complement the commission's overall licensing process. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/09/04 69 FR 54602 NPRM Comment Period End 11/08/04 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: Replaced by 1094-AA51. Agency Contact: David Diamond, Director, Office of Policy Analysis, Department of the Interior, Room 4426 [[Page 73428]] MIB, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 219-1136 Fax: 202 208-4867 RIN: 1090-AA91 BILLING CODE 4310--RK--S _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) _______________________________________________________________________ 1618. PROCEDURES APPLICABLE IN ADJUDICATIONS BEFORE THE HEARINGS DIVISION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: 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 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Robert More, Director, Office of Hearings and Appeals, Department of the Interior, 801 North Quincy Street, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 235-3810 RIN: 1094-AA52 _______________________________________________________________________ 1619. SPECIAL PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC LANDS AND SURFACE MINING CASES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1201; 43 USC 315a CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would (1) state how to request reconsideration of a decision; (2) limit the number of pleadings that may be filed by parties in appeals to IBLA; (3) update addresses for serving copies of notices of appeal; (4) state when IBLA may refer a case for a hearing before an administrative law judge; and (5) specify a period for filing an appeal of a judge's order. It will also (1) state when IBLA may consolidate appeals; (2) establish standards for granting extensions for filing pleadings; (3) prescribe procedures for motions in appeals; and (4) state when a person may intervene in an appeal. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Robert More, Director, Office of Hearings and Appeals, Department of the Interior, 801 North Quincy Street, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 235-3810 RIN: 1094-AA53 BILLING CODE 4310--79--S _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1620. SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE PROCEDURES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 3371 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 12 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service proposes to amend our regulations 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 we will incorporate in a second proposed rule. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/27/95 60 FR 58468 NPRM Comment Period End 01/26/96 Second NPRM 12/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1621. 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: This action would add American eel to Appendix III to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). 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 trade on the species in an effort to maintain healthy populations. [[Page 73429]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/07 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 Fax: 703 358-2276 Email: marie--maltese@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AF09 _______________________________________________________________________ 1622. HUMANE AND HEALTHFUL TRANSPORT OF 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: We propose 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 12/00/06 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, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2095 Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AF27 _______________________________________________________________________ 1623. 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: On March 17, 1994, we published a proposed rule that included certain provisions of the Wild Bird Conservation Act (WBCA). This planned re-proposal would allow import of captive-bred birds from facilities in other countries for species that are otherwise prohibited from import under the WBCA. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM (under 1018-AC15) 03/17/94 59 FR 12784 Second NPRM 06/00/07 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, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Fax: 703 358-2276 Email: roddy--gabel@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AF44 _______________________________________________________________________ 1624. IMPORTATION, EXPORTATION, AND TRANSPORTATION OF WILDLIFE 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 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose to 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 ANPRM Comment Period End 09/14/98 NPRM 02/00/07 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1625. 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 ________________________________________________________________________ Notice of positive 90-day petition finding, init. of status review 09/23/99 64 FR 51499 Notice Comment Period End 01/21/00 NPRM 06/00/07 [[Page 73430]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Dr. Michael D. Kreger, Wildlife Biologist, 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: michael--kreger@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AG00 _______________________________________________________________________ 1626. 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 Comment Period End 07/30/01 66 FR 29072 NPRM 09/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Dr. Michael D. Kreger, Wildlife Biologist, 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: michael--kreger@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AG64 _______________________________________________________________________ 1627. CORRECTIONS TO RIGHTS-OF-WAY REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 101-475 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 29 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to propose to make revisions to the Rights-of-Way (ROW) General Regulations to implement Public Law 101-475 by correcting the names of Congressional Committees we must notify upon receipt of an ROW application for an oil and gas pipeline 24 inches or more in diameter and again before granting ROW. Finally, the proposal would delete the 60-day waiting period after notification of our intent to grant ROW, because Congress repealed the waiting period. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Janet Bruner, Deputy Division Chief, Division of Realty, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, ARL SQ 622 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2287 Email: janet--bruner@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI12 _______________________________________________________________________ 1628. IMPORT OF POLAR BEAR TROPHIES FROM CANADA; FINDINGS FOR THE WESTERN HUDSON POPULATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 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 Western Hudson polar bear population under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/07 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, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2095 Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI65 _______________________________________________________________________ 1629. 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 are taking action 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 03/00/07 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, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1708 Fax: 703 358-2276 Email: roddy--gabel@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI83 _______________________________________________________________________ 1630. 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 will 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. Currently, this activity is authorized by a miscellaneous permit category. [[Page 73431]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 10/13/05 70 FR 59710 ANPRM Comment Period End 12/12/05 NPRM 09/00/07 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, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI97 _______________________________________________________________________ 1631. HUMANE AND HEALTHFUL TRANSPORT OF WILD MAMMALS AND BIRDS TO THE UNITED STATES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 18 USC 42 ; 16 USC 3371 to 3378 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We published 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 09/16/05 70 FR 54700 ANPRM Comment Period End 12/15/05 70 FR 54700 NPRM 06/00/07 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, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2095 Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AJ24 _______________________________________________________________________ 1632. MARINE MAMMALS; ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED TERMINATION OF THE SOUTHERN SEA OTTER TRANSLOCATION PROGRAM Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq; PL 99-625 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service proposes to terminate the southern sea otter translocation program and to allow sea otters residing in designated translocation and management zones to remain after the zones are abolished. The southern sea otter translocation program has failed to meet its established goals and objectives. 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 Endangered Species Act and PL 99-625. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice--Draft Suppl Envir Impact Statement, S Sea Otter Translocation 10/07/05 70 FR 58737 NPRM 02/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Martin Kodis, Chief, Branch of Resource Management Support, Division of Habitat and Resource Conservation, Department of the Interior, United States 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-AT34 _______________________________________________________________________ 1633. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE WEST VIRGINIA NORTHERN FLYING SQUIRREL FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Due to recovery, the Service is planning to delist the endangered West Virginia northern flying squirrel. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2061 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT37 _______________________________________________________________________ 1634. REVISED DEFINITION OF ``DESTRUCTION OR ADVERSE MODIFICATION'' FOR ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT SECTION 7 CONSULTATIONS Priority: Other Significant 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 the definition of ``destruction or adverse modification'' to reflect the two Circuit Court of Appeals' decisions that the existing regulation is invalid. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Richard E. Sayers Jr., Chief, Branch of Consultation and [[Page 73432]] Habitat Conservation Planning, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2106 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: rick--sayers@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT50 _______________________________________________________________________ 1635. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; SPECIAL RULE RECLASSIFYING ARGENTINIAN BROAD-SNOUTED CAIMAN POPULATION FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will 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 03/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Dr. Michael D. Kreger, Wildlife Biologist, 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: michael--kreger@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT56 _______________________________________________________________________ 1636. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING OF SIX 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 the following six foreign bird species under the Endangered Species Act: the black stilt (Himantopus novaezelandiae) of New Zealand; Caerulean Paradise-flycatcher (Eutrichomyias rowleyi) of Sulawesi, Indonesia; giant ibis (Pseudibis gigantea) of southern Laos and northern and eastern Cambodia; Gurney's pitta (Pitta gurneyi) of southern Thailand; Long-legged warbler, also known as the long-legged thicketbird (Trichocichla rufa), of Viti Levu, Fiji; and Socorro mockingbird (Mimodes graysoni) of Revillagigedo Islands, Mexico. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal 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 Fax: 703 358-2276 Email: marie--maltese@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT62 _______________________________________________________________________ 1637. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING: REVISION OF LANGUAGE USED IN REGULATIONS FOR APPROVING NONTOXIC SHOT FOR USE IN WATERFOWL HUNTING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 742a to 742j CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20.134 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose a 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 would be altered to make clear the shot size and number of shot to be used in calculating the EECs. We also plan to add language specifying the pH levels to be used in calculating the EEC in water. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/07 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 North Fairfax Drive, MS 4107, Arlington, VA 22203-1610 Phone: 703 358-1825 Fax: 703 358-2217 Email: george--t--allen@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT67 _______________________________________________________________________ 1638. 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 ________________________________________________________________________ Notice of Avail of Proposed Policy 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal [[Page 73433]] Agency Contact: Michael Higgins, Mosquito Coordinator, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 670, Arlington, VA 22204 Phone: 410 573-4520 RIN: 1018-AT72 _______________________________________________________________________ 1639. 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 propose to designate critical habitat for the Salt Creek tiger beetle, an endangered 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 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AJ13 RIN: 1018-AT79 _______________________________________________________________________ 1640. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE CUI- UI FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service proposes to remove the Cui-ui, a fish in Nevada, from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife based on recovery of this species. Threats to the species have been reduced, and the population has rebounded and surpassed recovery levels. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2061 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT85 _______________________________________________________________________ 1641. NEGOTIATION OF ANNUAL FUNDING AGREEMENTS WITH TRIBES (MANUAL CHAPTER) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 668dd to 668ee; 16 USC 742a to 742j; 16 USC 661 to 666c; PL 93-638; PL 103-413; PL 105-270; The Native American Policy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service of June 28, 1994 (Native American Policy); 25 CFR 1000 CFR Citation: None Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This Service manual chapter (512 FW 5) establishes policy that refuge and hatchery managers (project leaders) and other Fish and Wildlife Service employees will apply when reviewing and responding to a request from a self-governance Indian tribe or consortium of tribes to negotiate an annual funding agreement (AFA) under the provisions of title IV of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. This chapter also provides general guidance that a project leader should consider when reviewing a request for an AFA. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Proposed Policy 03/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal Agency Contact: Dave Walker, Refuge Policy Liaison, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Mail Stop 670, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2310 Fax: 703 358-2248 Email: dave--walker@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU16 _______________________________________________________________________ 1642. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR YADON'S PIPERIA Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 1, 2006. Final, Judicial, September 1, 2007. Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for Yadon's piperia, an endangered plant, in the Monterey region of central California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/18/06 71 FR 61546 NPRM Comment Period End 12/18/06 Final Action 10/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU34 _______________________________________________________________________ 1643. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DETERMINATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE NORTHERN SPOTTED OWL Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined [[Page 73434]] Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201 to 4245 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, December 15, 2006. Final, Judicial, December 15, 2007. Abstract: The Service plans to review designated critical habitat for the Northern spotted owl (Strix occidentalis caurina), a subspecies federally listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, as amended. This critical habitat is located on Federal land in CA, OR, and WA. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU37 _______________________________________________________________________ 1644. CIVIL PROCEDURES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 18 USC 42 to 44; 16 USC 3371 et seq; 16 USC 668(a); 16 USC 1540(f); 16 USC 1382 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 11 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to revise our civil procedure regulations to make them easier to understand, through use of simpler language and more clearly explained procedures. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 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-AU38 _______________________________________________________________________ 1645. CITES APPENDIX III LISTING OF GALAX Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to propose to list the native plant species galax (Galax urceolata) in Appendix III of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal 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-AU40 _______________________________________________________________________ 1646. MARINE MAMMALS; INCIDENTAL TAKE DURING SPECIFIED ACTIVITIES; CHUKCHI SEA Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Marine Mammal Protection Act authorizes issuance of regulations to allow the incidental unintentional take of small numbers of marine mammals in activities (other than commercial fishing) in specific geographical areas. These regulations would authorize incidental take of polar bears and Pacific walrus in the Chukchi Sea and adjacent coast of Alaska during oil and gas industry activities for 5 years. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Martin Kodis, Chief, Branch of Resource Management Support, Division of Habitat and Resource Conservation, Department of the Interior, United States 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-AU41 _______________________________________________________________________ 1647. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; RE-EVALUATION OF FINAL LISTING DETERMINATION FOR QUEEN CHARLOTTE GOSHAWK Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Pursuant to a court order, we will re-evaluate our final listing determination for the Queen Charlotte goshawk, a bird, found in southeast Alaska and British Columbia, Canada. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Comment Period Opened on Status Review 12/15/05 70 FR 74284 SR Comment Period End 02/13/06 NPRM 04/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife [[Page 73435]] Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU43 _______________________________________________________________________ 1648. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REVISION OF CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR THE WINTERING PIPING PLOVER Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose to revise currently designated critical habitat for the wintering piping plover in the coastal areas of North Carolina. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Original Final Rule designating critical habitat 07/10/01 66 FR 36038 2nd NPRM to revise critical habitat 06/12/06 71 FR 33703 Public Hearing request duedate 07/27/06 71 FR 33703 Second NPRM Comment Period End 08/11/06 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 12/00/06 Final Action 05/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU48 _______________________________________________________________________ 1649. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ADDING GRAHAM'S BEARDTONGUE (PENSTEMON GRAHAMII) TO THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED PLANTS, WITH DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, December 9, 2005. Final, Judicial, December 9, 2006. Abstract: We propose to add Graham's beardtongue (Penstemon grahamii) to the List of Endangered and Threatened Plants, and also to designate critical habitat for the species in areas of Colorado and Utah. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/19/06 71 FR 3158 Public Hearing request duedate 03/06/06 71 FR 3158 NPRM Comment Period End 03/20/06 NPRM; Reopening of Comment Period; Notice of Public Hearing04/13/06 71 FR 19158 Public Hearing 04/26/06 71 FR 19158 NPRM Comment Period End 05/19/06 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 12/00/06 Final Action 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU49 _______________________________________________________________________ 1650. MIGRATORY BIRD SUBSISTENCE HARVEST IN ALASKA; SPRING/SUMMER REGULATIONS FOR THE 2007 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 2007 subsistence season. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Final Action 02/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None URL For More Information: alaska.fws.gov/ambcc/index.htm 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 Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AU39 RIN: 1018-AU59 _______________________________________________________________________ 1651. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; AMENDING THE FORMATS OF THE LISTS OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will amend the formats of the Lists of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants, located at 50 CFR 17.11 and 17.12, respectively. These changes are designed to ensure that the regulations are easy for the public to understand and that they reflect current policies and standards. No entry to these lists will be added, deleted, or altered by these amendments. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Martha E. Balis-Larsen, Chief, Office of Program [[Page 73436]] Support, Endangered Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, #330, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2079 Fax: 703 358-1827 Email: martha--balislarsen@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU62 _______________________________________________________________________ 1652. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF EXTINCT SPECIES FROM THE FEDERAL LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service will delist multiple species because they are presumed to be extinct. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2061 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU64 _______________________________________________________________________ 1653. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ESTABLISHMENT OF A NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF BLACK-FOOTED FERRETS IN EASTERN WYOMING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Under section 10(j) of the Endangered Species Act, we propose to establish a nonessential experimental population of black-footed ferrets in eastern Wyoming. The population at Thunder Basin National Grassland may be reintroduced in the fall of 2006. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2061 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU65 _______________________________________________________________________ 1654. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE MAGUIRE DAISY FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED PLANTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service proposes to remove the Maguire daisy, a plant in Utah, from the List of Endangered and Threatened Plants. This action is due to recovery. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2061 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU67 _______________________________________________________________________ 1655. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF A NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF THE RIO GRANDE SILVERY MINNOW IN TEXAS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service proposes a nonessential experimental population of the Rio Grande silvery minnow in Texas. This action is being taken to achieve one of the species' recovery goals, to reestablish the minnow in at least three other areas of its historic range, as outlined in the 1999 recovery plan. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2061 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU68 _______________________________________________________________________ 1656. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED RECLASSIFICATION OF THE RUNNING BUFFALO CLOVER 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 proposes to reclassify the running buffalo clover from endangered to threatened. This plant is found in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, and West Virginia. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 [[Page 73437]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2061 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU69 _______________________________________________________________________ 1657. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA: 2008-2009 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF FISH AND SHELLFISH REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 3111 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would establish regulations for fishing seasons, harvest limits, methods, and means related to taking of fish and shellfish for subsistence uses during the 2008-09 regulatory year. The rulemaking is necessary because subpart D is subject to an annual public review cycle. When final, this rulemaking would replace the fish and shellfish taking regulations included in the ``Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, subpart D, 2007-08 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Wildlife Regulations,`` which expire on March 31, 2008. This rule would also amend the Customary and Traditional Use Determinations of the Federal Subsistence Board and the General Regulations related to the taking of fish and shellfish. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Theo Matuskowitz, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Subsistence Management, 3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: 907 786-3867 Fax: 907 786-3898 Email: theo-- matuskowitz@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU71 _______________________________________________________________________ 1658. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR ASTRAGALUS DESERETICUS (DESERET MILK VETCH) Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, January 19, 2007, court settlement. Final, Judicial, January 18, 2008, court settlement. court settlement. Abstract: In accordance with a court settlement, we plan to propose critical habitat for Astragalus desereticus (Deseret milk-vetch). Considered extinct until its rediscovery in 1981, this threatened species exists in one small population in Utah County, Utah. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU72 _______________________________________________________________________ 1659. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; FLUVIAL ARCTIC GRAYLING Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We are evaluating whether or not to propose to list the fluvial Arctic grayling, a fish in Montana, under the Endangered Species Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU73 _______________________________________________________________________ 1660. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR THE HINE'S EMERALD DRAGONFLY Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the federally endangered Hine's emerald dragonfly in Missouri, Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/26/06 71 FR 42441 NPRM Comment Period End 09/25/06 71 FR 42441 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU74 [[Page 73438]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1661. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR HIDDEN LAKE BLUECURLS, VAIL LAKE CEANOTHUS, AND MEXICAN FLANNELBUSH Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 20, 2006, Settlement agreement. Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the federally threatened Hidden Lake bluecurls, a plant, in California. We propose to designate critical habitat for the federally threatened Vail Lake ceanothus, a plant, in California. We propose to designate critical habitat for the federally endangered Mexican flannelbush, a plant, in California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/03/06 71 FR 58340 NPRM Comment Period End 12/04/06 Final Action 09/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU77 _______________________________________________________________________ 1662. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR GUAJON Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 30, 2006, Settlement agreement. Abstract: We propose critical habitat for the Guajon, a threatened frog in Puerto Rico. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/05/06 71 FR 58954 NPRM Comment Period End 12/04/06 Final Action 09/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU78 _______________________________________________________________________ 1663. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR CAPE SABLE SEASIDE SPARROW Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, October 24, 2006, Settlement agreement. Final, Judicial, October 24, 2007, Settlement agreement. Abstract: We are planning to propose a revision to existing critical habitat for the Cape Sable seaside sparrow, an endangered bird, from South Florida. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/31/06 71 FR 63980 Hearing Request Due Date 12/15/06 NPRM Comment Period End 01/02/07 Final Action 10/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU79 _______________________________________________________________________ 1664. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR BEAR VALLEY SANDWORT, SOUTHERN MOUNTAIN WILD-BUCKWHEAT, AND ASH-GREY INDIAN PAINTBRUSH Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 9, 2006, Settlement agreement. Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the Bear Valley sandwort, southern mountain wild-buckwheat, and ash-grey Indian paintbrush, all federally threatened plants in California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU80 _______________________________________________________________________ 1665. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR TIDEWATER GOBY Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined [[Page 73439]] Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 15, 2006, Settlement agreement. Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the federally endangered tidewater goby, a fish, in California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU81 _______________________________________________________________________ 1666. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR MONTEREY SPINEFLOWER Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, December 15, 2006, Settlement agreement. Abstract: We propose critical habitat for Monterey spineflower, a threatened plant, in California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU83 _______________________________________________________________________ 1667. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR NEVIN'S BARBERRY Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, January 30, 2007, Settlement agreement. Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for the federally endangered Nevin's barberry, a plant, in California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU84 _______________________________________________________________________ 1668. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR FLATWOODS SALAMANDER Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, January 31, 2007, Settlement agreement. Abstract: We plan to re-evaluate our prudency determination for the designation of critical habitat for the flatwoods salamander, a threatened amphibian that historically occurred in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina. If prudent, we will propose to designate critical habitat. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU85 _______________________________________________________________________ 1669. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR SAN DIEGO THORNMINT Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, February 28, 2007, Settlement agreement. Abstract: We propose critical habitat for San Diego thornmint, a threatened plant, in California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 [[Page 73440]] Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU86 _______________________________________________________________________ 1670. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING DETERMINATION AND CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR GEORGIA PIGTOE AND INTERRUPTED ROCKSNAIL Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 2006, Settlement agreement. Abstract: We propose to make a listing determination and to designate critical habitat for the Georgia pigtoe (a mussel) and the interrupted rocksnail (an aquatic snail), both of which occur in the Mobile River Basin of Alabama and Georgia. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU88 _______________________________________________________________________ 1671. [bull] SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, SUBPART C AND SUBPART D: 2008-2009 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF WILDLIFE REGULATIONS Priority: Routine and Frequent Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 242; 50 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 2008-09 regulatory year. This rulemaking is necessary because subpart D is subject to an annual review. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Theo Matuskowitz, Office of Subsistence Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: 907 786-3867 Fax: 907 786-3898 Email: theo--matuskowitz@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU95 _______________________________________________________________________ 1672. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; WITHDRAWAL OF THE RECLASSIFICATION RULE AND REMOVAL OF THE HAWAIIAN HAWK FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to withdraw the previous proposed rule to reclassify the Hawaiian hawk, and instead we propose to delist the Hawaiian hawk. This action is based on recovery. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM--Reclassification 08/05/93 58 FR 41684 NPRM 07/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2061 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AB88 RIN: 1018-AU96 _______________________________________________________________________ 1673. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING OF CONCHO WATERSNAKE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose to remove the Concho watersnake from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife due to recovery. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2061 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU97 _______________________________________________________________________ 1674. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; EMERGENCY LISTING OF THREE HAWAIIAN PLANTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will plan to list three Hawaiian plants-- Astelia waialealae (painiu), Phyllostegia hispida (no common name), and Cyrtandra kaulanatha (haiwale)-- as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No [[Page 73441]] Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AV00 _______________________________________________________________________ 1675. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT FOR PECOS SUNFLOWER Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, March 16, 2007, Settlement agreement. Final, Judicial, March 16, 2008, Settlement agreement. Abstract: We propose critical habitat for the Pecos Sunflower, a threatened plant in New Mexico and Texas. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AV02 _______________________________________________________________________ 1676. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT FOR LA GRACIOSA THISTLE Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, July 27, 2007, Settlement agreement. Final, Judicial, July 27, 2008, Settlement agreement. Abstract: We propose critical habitat for La Graciosa Thistle, an endangered plant in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties, California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AV03 _______________________________________________________________________ 1677. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT FOR CALIFORNIA TARAXACUM AND SAN BERNARDINO BLUEGRASS Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, July 26, 2007, Settlement agreement. Final, Judicial, July 26, 2008, Settlement agreement. Abstract: We propose critical habitat for California Taraxacum and San Bernardino Bluegrass, two endangered plants in the mountains of southern California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AV04 _______________________________________________________________________ 1678. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT FOR SIERRA NEVADA DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF CALIFORNIA BIGHORN SHEEP Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, July 17, 2007, Settlement agreement. Final, Judicial, July 17, 2008, Settlement agreement. Abstract: We propose critical habitat for the Sierra Nevada Distinct Population Segment of California Bighorn Sheep in Mono and Inyo Counties, California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AV05 _______________________________________________________________________ 1679. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT FOR FIVE CARBONATE PLANTS FROM THE SAN BERNARDINO MOUNTAINS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq [[Page 73442]] CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, February 13, 2007, Settlement agreement. Final, Judicial, February 13, 2008, Settlement agreement. Abstract: We propose critical habitat for five carbonate plants in San Bernardino County, California: Cushenberry milk vetch, Cushenberry buckwheat, San Bernardino Mountains bladderpod, Cushenberry oxytheca, and Parish's daisy. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AV06 _______________________________________________________________________ 1680. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SAN BERNARDINO KANGAROO RAT Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, June 1, 2007, Settlement agreement. Final, Judicial, June 1, 2008, Settlement agreement. Abstract: We propose critical habitat for the endangered San Bernardino kangaroo rat in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AV07 _______________________________________________________________________ 1681. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE SIERRA NEVADA DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE MOUNTAIN YELLOW-LEGGED FROG WITH CRITICAL HABITAT Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 14, 2007, Settlement agreement. Final, Judicial, September 15, 2008, Settlement agreement. Abstract: We propose listing the Sierra Nevada Distinct Population Segment (DPS) of the mountain yellow-legged frog under the Endangered Species Act. At the same time we propose critical habitat for this DPS. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AV08 _______________________________________________________________________ 1682. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE PENINSULAR BIGHORN SHEEP Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 30, 2007, Settlement agreement. Final, Judicial, September 30, 2008, Settlement agreement. Abstract: We propose critical habitat for the Peninsular Bighorn Sheep in Riverside, San Diego, and Imperial Counties, California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AV09 _______________________________________________________________________ 1683. [bull] MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REMOVAL OF MIGRATORY BIRDS FROM BUILDINGS Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: Migratory Bird Treaty Act, 40 Stat 755, 16 USC 703 to 712; Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, 16 USC 742(a-j); Arctic Tundra Habitat Emergency Conservation Act, PL 106-108, 113 Stat 1491, Note following 16 U.S.C. 703; Endangered Species Act, 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 13.51 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We proposed to allow property owners to remove migratory birds from buildings without requiring a Federal permit. [[Page 73443]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Dr. George T. Allen, Wildlife Biologist, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, MS 4107, Arlington, VA 22203-1610 Phone: 703 358-1825 Fax: 703 358-2217 Email: george--t--allen@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AV10 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1684. 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: We will revise the List of Migratory Birds to conform with generally accepted taxonomy and nomenclature [i.e., English (common) and scientific names--as reflected in six published supplements to the 7th (1998) edition of the American Ornithologists' Union's Check-list of North American Birds]; and to add species of known occurrence in the United States that are subject to protection under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act that do not appear on the current list. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/09/95 60 FR 24686 NPRM Comment Period End 07/10/95 60 FR 24686 Second NPRM 10/12/01 66 FR 52281 Second NPRM Comment Period End 11/13/01 66 FR 52281 Third NPRM 08/24/06 71 FR 50194 Third NPRM Comment Period End 10/23/06 71 FR 50194 Final Action 01/00/07 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, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AB72 _______________________________________________________________________ 1685. CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES (CITES) Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 10; 50 CFR 13; 50 CFR 17; 50 CFR 23 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This will be a revision to an existing rule that will incorporate decisions/resolutions made at the second through thirteenth meetings of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/08/00 65 FR 26663 NPRM Comment Period End 08/07/00 65 FR 26663 Correction 06/29/00 65 FR 40167 Second NPRM 04/19/06 71 FR 20168 Correction 05/02/06 71 FR 25894 Second NPRM Comment Period End 06/19/06 71 FR 20168 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 06/28/06 71 FR 36742 Second NPRM Comment Period End 07/28/06 71 FR 36742 Final Action 05/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2095 Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AD87 _______________________________________________________________________ 1686. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVING OF THE BALD EAGLE IN THE LOWER 48 STATES FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to remove the bald eagle from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. 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 Comment Period End 10/05/99 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 02/16/06 71 FR 8238 NPRM Comment Period End 05/17/06 71 FR 8238 NPRM Comment Period Extended 05/16/06 71 FR 28293 Second NPRM Comment Period End 06/19/06 71 FR 28293 Final Action 02/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2061 Fax: 703 358-1735 [[Page 73444]] Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AT94 RIN: 1018-AF21 _______________________________________________________________________ 1687. 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 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 02/09/05 70 FR 6978 NPRM Comment Period End 05/10/05 70 FR 6978 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 06/21/06 71 FR 35599 Second NPRM Comment Period End 09/19/06 71 FR 35599 Final Action 01/00/07 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, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AG11 _______________________________________________________________________ 1688. ADDITION OF BLACK CARP TO THE LIST OF INJURIOUS WILDLIFE Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 18 USC 42 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: FWS plans to publish a final determination for the black carp injurious wildlife evaluation under the Lacey Act. An injurious wildlife listing would prohibit importation into, or transportation between, States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any territory or possession of the United States by any means whatsoever, except by permit for zoological, educational, medical, or scientific purposes. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 06/02/00 65 FR 35314 ANPRM Comment Period End 08/01/00 65 FR 35314 NPRM 07/30/02 67 FR 49280 NPRM Comment Period End 09/20/02 67 FR 49280 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 06/04/03 68 FR 33431 NPRM 2nd Comment Period End 08/04/03 68 FR 33431 NPRM Comment Period 3rd Reopening 08/30/05 70 FR 51326 NPRM Comment Period Extended 10/27/05 70 FR 61933 NPRM Comment Period End 12/16/05 Final Determination 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined URL For More Information: www.fws.gov/contaminants/issues/invasivespecies.cfm Agency Contact: Erin Williams, Invasive Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Mail Stop 322, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2034 Email: erin--williams@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AG70 _______________________________________________________________________ 1689. 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 remove the Johnston's frankenia, a plant listed as endangered, and endemic to south Texas and northeastern Mexico, 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 Public Hearing Request Due Date 07/07/03 68 FR 27961 NPRM Comment Period End 08/20/03 Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2061 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AH53 _______________________________________________________________________ 1690. 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: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 4901 to 4916 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 15 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would allow the importation into the United States of Blue-fronted Amazon 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 NPRM Comment Period End 10/06/03 68 FR 46559 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 03/29/05 70 FR 15798 [[Page 73445]] NPRM Comment Period End 04/28/05 70 FR 15798 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 05/24/05 70 FR 29711 NPRM Comment Period End 07/08/05 Final Action 02/00/07 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, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2095 Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov Dr. Michael D. Kreger, Wildlife Biologist, 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: michael--kreger@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AH89 _______________________________________________________________________ 1691. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF TWO AUSTRALIAN PARAKEETS FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE 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 will make a determination on our proposal 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 Public Hearing Request Due Date 10/17/03 68 FR 52169 NPRM Comment Period End 12/01/03 Final Rule 09/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Dr. Michael D. Kreger, Wildlife Biologist, 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: michael--kreger@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI04 _______________________________________________________________________ 1692. 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 End 12/11/01 66 FR 52077 NPRM Correction Comment Period End 12/14/01 66 FR 56266 NPRM Comment Period Extended 12/10/01 66 FR 63665 NPRM Extended Comment Period End01/25/02 Final Action 12/00/06 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, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI07 _______________________________________________________________________ 1693. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; RECLASSIFICATION OF THE FLORIDA DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT 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 reclassify the Florida distinct population segment of 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. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/24/05 70 FR 15052 Public Hearing Request Due Date 05/09/05 70 FR 15052 NPRM Comment Period End 05/23/05 Final Action 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2061 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI41 [[Page 73446]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1694. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; POLICY FOR ENHANCEMENT-OF-SURVIVAL PERMITS FOR FOREIGN SPECIES LISTED UNDER THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will issue a policy clarifying the process for issuing Enhancement-of-Survival permits for foreign species listed under the Endangered Species Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice of Proposed Policy 08/18/03 68 FR 49512 Comment Period End 10/17/03 68 FR 49512 Final Action 12/00/06 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, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2350 Fax: 703 358-2281 Email: tim--vannorman@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI67 _______________________________________________________________________ 1695. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SAN DIEGO FAIRY SHRIMP Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We proposed 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 Public Hearing Request Due Date 06/06/03 68 FR 19888 NPRM Comment Period End 06/23/03 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 04/08/04 69 FR 18516 Public Hearing 04/29/04 69 FR 18516 NPRM Comment Period End 05/10/04 Final Action 06/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI71 _______________________________________________________________________ 1696. 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 69 FR 31074 Final Action 12/00/06 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, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI92 _______________________________________________________________________ 1697. ADDING SILVER CARP TO THE LIST OF INJURIOUS WILDLIFE Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 18 USC 42 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will review biological and economic information on the silver carp and large-scale silver carp for possible addition to the list of injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act. An injurious wildlife listing would prohibit importation into, or transportation between, States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any territory or possession of the United States by any means whatsoever, except by permit for zoological, educational, medical, or scientific purposes. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 07/23/03 68 FR 43482 ANPRM Comment Period End 09/22/03 68 FR 43482 NPRM 09/05/06 71 FR 52305 Final Action 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None URL For More Information: www.fws.gov/contaminants/issues/invasivespecies.cfm Agency Contact: Kari Jonell Duncan, Chief, Division of Environmental Quality, Branch of Invasive Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive Room 810-B, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2464 Fax: 703 358-1800 Email: kari--duncan@fws.gov Erin Williams, Invasive Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Mail Stop 322, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2034 Email: erin--williams@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT29 [[Page 73447]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1698. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVING THE MEXICAN BOBCAT FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 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), listed as endangered. We determined as a result of our status review and our review of the best available scientific information that the species does not meet the definitions of endangered or threatened in the Endangered Species Act (i.e., that delisting is warranted), so we proposed to delist it. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM; positive 12-month finding 05/19/05 70 FR 28895 NPRM Public Hearing Request Due Date 07/05/05 70 FR 28895 NPRM Comment Period End 08/17/05 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 11/23/05 70 FR 70779 Second Comment Period End 12/23/05 70 FR 70779 Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Dr. Michael D. Kreger, Wildlife Biologist, 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: michael--kreger@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT31 _______________________________________________________________________ 1699. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE YELLOWSTONE GRIZZLY BEAR POPULATION FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service removes the Yellowstone population of grizzly bears from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. This population has reached its recovery goals. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM and notice of public hearing 11/17/05 70 FR 69854 Public Hearing 01/09/06 Public Hearing 01/10/06 Public Hearing 01/11/06 Public Hearing 01/12/06 NPRM; additional public hearing 01/25/06 71 FR 4097 Public Hearing 02/09/06 71 FR 4097 NPRM Comment Period End 02/15/06 NPRM Comment Period Extended 02/16/06 71 FR 8251 NPRM Comment Period End 03/20/06 71 FR 8251 NPRM; notice seeking to recover public comments 06/30/06 71 FR 37525 NPRM Recovered Comment Submittal End 07/14/06 71 FR 37525 Final Action 03/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2061 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT38 _______________________________________________________________________ 1700. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; CHANGES IN REGULATIONS GOVERNING RAPTOR PROPAGATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 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 10/14/05 70 FR 60052 NPRM Comment Period End 01/12/06 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 06/21/06 71 FR 35599 Second NPRM Comment Period End 09/19/06 Final Action 06/00/07 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, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AG11 RIN: 1018-AT60 _______________________________________________________________________ 1701. 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 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 import, export, buy, sell, transport, receive or acquire in interstate or foreign commerce live lions, tigers, leopards, snow leopards, clouded leopards, cheetahs, jaguars and cougars or any hybrid of these species, unless certain listed exceptions are met. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/31/06 71 FR 5041 NPRM; Reminder 02/22/06 71 FR 9080 NPRM Comment Period End 03/02/06 71 FR 5041 NPRM Information Collection Comment Period End 03/02/06 Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No [[Page 73448]] 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1702. PROTECTION OF BALD EAGLES; DEFINITION Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 668a CFR Citation: 50 CFR 22.3 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would establish a regulatory definition of ``disturb.'' The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act prohibits take of eagle. Take is defined by the Act to include ``disturb.'' This rule is necessary in the event the bald eagle is removed from the list of threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act. The BGEPA would then become the primary law protecting bald eagles. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/16/06 71 FR 8265 NPRM Comment Period End 05/17/06 NPRM Comment Period Extended 05/16/06 71 FR 28294 Second NPRM Comment Period End 06/19/06 71 FR 28294 Final Action 02/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal URL For More Information: migratorybirds.fws.gov Agency Contact: Eliza Savage, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Rm. 4000, 4501 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2329 Email: eliza--savage@fws.gov Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AH74, Related to 1018-AF21 RIN: 1018-AT94 _______________________________________________________________________ 1703. 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 would 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 08/14/06 71 FR 46416 NPRM Comment Period End 10/27/06 Final Action 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Theo Matuskowitz, Office of Subsistence Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: 907 786-3867 Fax: 907 786-3898 Email: theo--matuskowitz@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT99 _______________________________________________________________________ 1704. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ESTABLISHMENT OF A NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION FOR 15 FRESHWATER MUSSELS, 1 FRESHWATER SNAIL, AND 5 FISHES IN TENNESSEE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service proposed to establish a nonessential experimental population for 15 freshwater mussels, 1 freshwater snail, and 5 fishes in the Lower French Broad River and in the Lower Holston River, Tennessee. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/13/06 71 FR 34195 NPRM Public Hearing Requests Due Date 07/28/06 71 FR 34195 NPRM Comment Period End 08/14/06 Final Action 06/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2061 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU01 _______________________________________________________________________ 1705. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 4(D) RULE FOR THE PACIFIC COAST DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE WESTERN SNOWY PLOVER Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service plans a special rule for the Pacific Coast population of the threatened western snowy plover under section 4(d) of the Endangered Species Act. The special rule will eliminate the take prohibitions when entities involved in management activities have a habitat management plan that has been approved by the Service in the States of Washington, Oregon, and California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/21/06 71 FR 20625 NPRM; Public Hearing Request Duedate 05/22/06 71 FR 20625 NPRM Comment Period End 06/20/06 NPRM Comment Period Extended 06/20/06 71 FR 35406 NPRM Comment Period End 08/21/06 71 FR 35406 Final Action 04/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of [[Page 73449]] Recovery and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2061 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU11 _______________________________________________________________________ 1706. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING THE PREBLE'S MEADOW JUMPING MOUSE 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 our proposal to remove the Preble's meadow jumping mouse from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. The species is listed in Wyoming and Colorado. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/02/05 70 FR 5404 Public Hearing Request Due Date 03/21/05 70 FR 5404 NPRM Comment Period End 05/03/05 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 02/17/06 71 FR 8556 NPRM Comment Period Extended 03/30/06 71 FR 16090 NPRM Comment Period End 04/18/06 71 FR 8556 NPRM Comment Period End 05/18/06 71 FR 16090 Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2061 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU12 _______________________________________________________________________ 1707. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, SUBPART C AND SUBPART D: 2007-2008 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF WILDLIFE REGULATIONS Priority: Routine and Frequent Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 242; 50 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 2007-08 regulatory year. This rulemaking is necessary because subpart D is subject to an annual review. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/14/06 71 FR 46423 NPRM Comment Period End 10/20/06 Final Action 06/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Theo Matuskowitz, Office of Subsistence Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: 907 786-3867 Fax: 907 786-3898 Email: theo--matuskowitz@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU15 _______________________________________________________________________ 1708. NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM; WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 668 (dd); 16 USC 668 (ee) CFR Citation: None Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This policy (FWS Manual) modifies existing policy for implementing the Wilderness Act of 1964 and the Administration Act, as amended. This policy updates guidance on administrative and public activities on wilderness within the Refuge System. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Proposed Policy 01/16/01 66 FR 3708 Comment Period Extended 03/15/01 66 FR 15136 Comment Period Reopened 05/15/01 66 FR 26879 Comment Period Reopened 06/21/01 66 FR 33268 Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Nancy Roeper, National Wildlife Refuge System, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Wildlife Resources Branch, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2389 Email: nancy--roeper@fws.gov Related RIN: Split from 1018-AG46 RIN: 1018-AU27 _______________________________________________________________________ 1709. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SPIKEDACE AND LOACHMINNOW Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will make a final determination on critical habitat for the spikedace and loachminnow, threatened fish that are endemic to the upper Gila River basin of Arizona and New Mexico. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/20/05 70 FR 75545 Public Hearing Request Due Date 02/03/06 NPRM Comment Period End 02/21/06 2nd NPRM; Reopen Comment 06/06/06 71 FR 32496 Second NPRM Comment Period End 07/06/06 71 FR 32496 Public Hearing 06/13/06 71 FR 32496 Public Hearing 06/20/06 71 FR 32496 NPRM Reopened 10/04/06 71 FR 58574 NPRM Reopened Comment Period End10/16/06 Final Action 12/00/06 [[Page 73450]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU33 _______________________________________________________________________ 1710. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR SUISUN THISTLE AND SOFT BIRD'S-BEAK Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, April 1, 2006. Other, Judicial, August 2006, NOA for econ analysis. Final, Judicial, April 1, 2007. Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for Suisun thistle and soft bird's-beak, two endangered plants in southern California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/11/06 71 FR 18455 Public Hearing Request Due Date 05/26/06 71 FR 18455 NPRM Comment Period End 06/12/06 Final Action 04/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU44 _______________________________________________________________________ 1711. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR HOLMGREN AND SHIVWITS MILK VETCHES Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, March 17, 2006. Final, Judicial, March 17, 2007. Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat in southern Utah for the Holmgren and Shivwits milk vetches, two endangered plants. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/29/06 71 FR 15965 Public Hearing Request Due Date 05/15/06 71 FR 15965 NPRM Comment Period End 05/30/06 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 09/26/06 71 FR 56085 NPRM Reopened Comment Period End10/26/06 Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU45 _______________________________________________________________________ 1712. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR ALABAMA BEACH MOUSE Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, January 18, 2006. Final, Judicial, January 18, 2007. Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for the endangered Alabama beach mouse along the coast of Alabama. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Original final rule--Endangered status and CH for 3 beach mice 06/06/85 50 FR 23872 12-mo finding for petition to revise CH for 3 beach mice 09/26/00 65 FR 57800 NPRM 02/01/06 71 FR 5515 Public Hearing request duedate 03/20/06 71 FR 5515 NPRM Comment Period End 04/03/06 Second NPRM 08/08/06 71 FR 44976 Second NPRM Comment Period End 09/07/06 Final Action 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU46 _______________________________________________________________________ 1713. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REVISION OF CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR THE KOOTENAI RIVER WHITE STURGEON Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, February 1, 2006. Abstract: We published an interim rule to revise the currently designated critical habitat for the Kootenai River white sturgeon, an endangered fish, in Idaho. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 02/08/06 71 FR 6383 Interim Final Rule Effective 03/10/06 71 FR 6383 Public Hearing 03/16/06 71 FR 6383 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 04/10/06 Final Action 12/00/06 [[Page 73451]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU47 _______________________________________________________________________ 1714. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR THE LAGUNA MOUNTAINS SKIPPER Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 30, 2005. Final, Judicial, November 30, 2006. Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for the Laguna Mountains skipper, an endangered butterfly that lives in the mountains of southern California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/13/05 70 FR 73699 Public Hearing Request Due Date 01/27/06 NPRM Comment Period End 02/13/06 NPRM; Reopening of Comment Period; Notice of Public Hearing04/13/06 71 FR 19157 Public Hearing 04/27/06 71 FR 19157 NPRM Comment Period End 05/15/06 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 07/07/06 71 FR 38593 NPRM Comment Period End 08/07/06 71 FR 38593 Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU50 _______________________________________________________________________ 1715. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE WESTERN GREAT LAKES DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE GRAY WOLF FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service proposes to establish a Western Great Lakes distinct population segment (DPS) of the gray wolf and remove the DPS from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/27/06 71 FR 15266 Public Hearing 05/08/06 71 FR 15266 Public Hearing 05/10/06 71 FR 15266 Public Hearing 05/16/06 71 FR 15266 Public Hearing 05/17/06 71 FR 15266 NPRM Comment Period End 06/26/06 Final Action 03/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2061 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AU53 RIN: 1018-AU54 _______________________________________________________________________ 1716. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA: 2007-2008 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF FISH AND SHELLFISH REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 3111 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 242; 50 CFR 100 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would establish regulations for fishing seasons, harvest limits, methods, and means related to taking of fish and shellfish for subsistence uses during the 2007-08 regulatory year. The rulemaking is necessary because subpart D is subject to an annual public review cycle. When final, this rulemaking would replace the fish and shellfish taking regulations included in subpart D, Subsistence Taking of Fish and Wildlife Regulations, which expire on March 31, 2007. This rule would also amend the Customary and Traditional Use Determinations of the Federal Subsistence Board and the General Regulations related to the taking of fish and shellfish. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/22/05 70 FR 76010 Public Meeting re. NPRM 02/16/06 Public Meeting re. NPRM 02/20/06 Public Meeting re. NPRM 02/23/06 Public Meeting re. NPRM 02/27/06 Public Meeting re. NPRM 02/28/06 Public Meeting re. NPRM 03/07/06 Public Meeting re. NPRM 03/14/06 Public Meeting re. NPRM 03/21/06 NPRM Comment Period End 03/24/06 Final Action 03/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Theo Matuskowitz, Office of Subsistence Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: 907 786-3867 Fax: 907 786-3898 Email: theo--matuskowitz@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU57 [[Page 73452]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1717. 2006-07 REFUGE-SPECIFIC HUNTING AND SPORT FISHING REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 16 USC 664; 16 USC 668dd to 668ee; 16 USC 715(i) CFR Citation: 50 CFR 32 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We proposed 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 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 07/24/06 71 FR 41864 NPRM Comment Period End 08/16/06 Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Leslie A Marler, Management Analyst, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, National Wildlife Refuge System 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2397 Email: leslie--marler@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU61 _______________________________________________________________________ 1718. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE IDAHO SPRINGSNAIL FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service proposes to delist the Idaho springsnail. This action is based on a 12-month status review that indicates the currently listed entity is no longer a valid species under the Endangered Species Act. A taxonomic review of the Idaho springsnail and three other unlisted springsnail species indicates that the four species together are all part of the same larger species, which, based on a five-factor threats analysis, may not warrant listing at this time. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/28/06 71 FR 56938 Hearing Request Due Date 11/13/06 NPRM Comment Period End 11/27/06 Final Action 09/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2061 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU66 _______________________________________________________________________ 1719. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT FOR COMAL SPRINGS DRYOPID BEETLE, COMAL SPRINGS RIFFLE BEETLE, AND PECK'S CAVE AMPHIPOD Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, June 29, 2006, settlement agreement. Settlement agreement. Abstract: We proposed to designate critical habitat for the Comal Springs dryopid beetle (Stygoparnus comalensis), Comal Springs riffle beetle (Heterelmis comalensis), and Peck's cave amphipod (Stygobromus pecki). The three endangered species are known only from four spring systems (Comal Springs, Hueco Springs, Fern Bank Springs, and San Marcos Springs) located in Hays and Comal Counties, Texas. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/17/06 71 FR 40588 NPRM Public Hearing Request Due Date 08/31/06 71 FR 40588 NPRM Comment Period End 09/15/06 71 FR 40588 Final Action 07/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU75 _______________________________________________________________________ 1720. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR CATESBAEA MELANOCARPA Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, August 15, 2006. Abstract: We are re-evaluating our prudency determination for the designation of critical habitat for Catesbaea melanocarpa (no common name), an endangered plant, in Puerto Rico and St. Croix (U.S. Virgin Islands). If prudent, we will propose to designate critical habitat. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/22/06 71 FR 48883 NPRM Comment Period End 10/23/06 Final Action 11/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species [[Page 73453]] Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU76 _______________________________________________________________________ 1721. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR FIVE ENDANGERED FRESHWATER MUSSELS AND TWO THREATENED FRESHWATER MUSSELS IN GEORGIA, FLORIDA, AND ALABAMA Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, May 30, 2006, Settlement agreement. Abstract: We are re-evaluating the prudency of critical habitat for five endangered freshwater mussels: the fat threeridge (Amblema neislerii), shinyrayed pocketbook (Lampsilis subangulata, recently renamed Hamiota subangulata), Gulf moccasinshell (Medionidus penicillatus), Ochlockonee moccasinshell (Medionidus simpsonianus), and oval pigtoe (Pleurobema pyriforme), and two threatened freshwater mussels: the Chipola slabshell (Elliptio chipolaensis) and purple bankclimber (Elliptoideus sloatianus). If prudent, we will designate critical habitat. These mussels occur in drainages that include the States of Georgia, Florida, and Alabama. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/06/06 71 FR 32745 Public Hearing Request Due Date 07/21/06 71 FR 32745 NPRM Comment Period End 08/07/06 Final Action 06/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU87 _______________________________________________________________________ 1722. [bull] CHANGE OF ADDRESSES FOR REGIONAL OFFICES AND ADDITION OF ONE NEW ADDRESS Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: sec 2, 33 Stat 614, as amended; sec 5, 43 Stat 651; secs 5, 10, 45 Stat 449, 1224; secs 4, 2, 48 Stat 402, as amended; 1270, sec 4, 76 Stat 645; 5 USC 301; 16 USC 668(dd), 685, 725, 690(d), 715(i), 664; 43 USC 315(a); 16 USC 460(k); 80 Stat 926 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 29 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We are revising our rights-of-way (ROW) general regulations for the National Wildlife Refuge System to correct or add addresses of some Service Regional offices. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Janet Bruner, Deputy Division Chief, Division of Realty, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, ARL SQ 622 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2287 Email: janet--bruner@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU89 _______________________________________________________________________ 1723. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR MARBLED MURRELET Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, August 30, 2006, Court-approved settlement agreement. Abstract: Under a court-approved settlement agreement, we propose critical habitat for the marbled murrelet, a threatened bird inhabiting old growth forests in the northwestern United States and Canada. We may propose critical habitat for portions of California, Oregon, and Washington State. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/12/06 71 FR 53837 NPRM Comment Period End 11/13/06 Final Action 09/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU91 _______________________________________________________________________ 1724. [bull] SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA; KENAI PENINSULA SUBSISTENCE RESOURCE REGION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 3, 472, 551, 668(dd), 3101 to 3126; 18 USC 3551 to 3586; 43 USC 1733 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose to change regulations governing subsistence use of wildlife in Alaska by creating an additional subsistence resource region for the Kenai Peninsula. This addition of a separate subsistence resource region will allow for the creation of a separate Federal subsistence regional advisory council for that region, which will better ensure that residents with personal knowledge of the Kenai Peninsula area will have a meaningful role in the complex issues and management challenges of the area's subsistence management. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/14/06 71 FR 46427 [[Page 73454]] NPRM Comment Period End 09/18/06 71 FR 46427 Direct Final Rule 08/14/06 71 FR 46400 Comment Period End 09/29/06 Direct Final Rule--Withdrawal 09/27/06 71 FR 56356 NPRM Comment Period Extended 09/27/06 71 FR 56421 NPRM Comment Period End 11/09/06 Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Theo Matuskowitz, Office of Subsistence Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: 907 786-3867 Fax: 907 786-3898 Email: theo--matuskowitz@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU92 _______________________________________________________________________ 1725. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR 12 SPECIES OF HAWAIIAN PICTURE-WING FLIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose critical habitat 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. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/15/06 71 FR 46994 NPRM Comment Period End 10/16/06 71 FR 46994 Final Action 04/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU93 _______________________________________________________________________ 1726. [bull] FEDERAL DUCK STAMP CONTEST REGULATIONS; REVISION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 31; 16 USC 718; 31 USC 9701 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 91 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will revise the Federal Duck Stamp Contest regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/27/06 71 FR 56443 NPRM Comment Period End 10/27/06 Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None URL For Public Comments: www.fws.gov/duckstamps Agency Contact: Patricia Fisher, Chief, Federal Duck Stamp Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MBSP-4070, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2007 Fax: 703 358-2009 Email: pat--fisher@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU94 _______________________________________________________________________ 1727. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT FOR PIERSON'S MILK VETCH Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, June 1, 2007, New final rule. Abstract: Pursuant to a court order, we must re-evaluate the potential economic costs of designating critical habitat for Pierson's milk- vetch, a threatened plant in southern California (and our final rule published in 2004), and complete a new final rule. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Previous Final Action 08/04/04 69 FR 47329 Final Action 06/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AI77 RIN: 1018-AU98 _______________________________________________________________________ 1728. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING DETERMINATION FOR SLICKSPOT PEPPERGRASS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, November 1, 2006, Final determination. Abstract: Pursuant to court order, we must re-evaluate our prior final listing determination for the slickpot peppergrass, a plant in southern Idaho. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM Comment Period Reopened 10/23/06 71 FR 62078 NPRM Comment Period End 11/13/06 Final Action 05/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 [[Page 73455]] Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AI50 RIN: 1018-AU99 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Long-Term Actions United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1729. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING THE EASTERN DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE GRAY WOLF Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We had planned to remove the eastern Distinct Population Segment (DPS) of the gray wolf, consisting of 21 States, from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife, on which it is listed as threatened. Our reasons for this action were the following: the achievement of all recovery criteria and completion of suitable State wolf management plans by Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. However, as the result of an August 11, 2005, court ruling that vacated the rule that established this DPS, we are now withdrawing this proposed rule. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 04/01/03 68 FR 15876 NPRM 07/21/04 69 FR 43664 Public Hearing request duedate 09/07/04 69 FR 43664 NPRM Comment Period End 11/18/04 NPRM and Notice of Public Hearings 08/13/04 69 FR 50147 Public Hearing 08/31/04 69 FR 50147 Public Hearing 09/01/04 69 FR 50147 Public Hearing 09/13/04 69 FR 50147 Public Hearing 09/14/04 69 FR 50147 Public Hearing 09/15/04 69 FR 50147 Public Hearing 09/27/04 69 FR 50147 Public Hearing 09/28/04 69 FR 50147 Public Hearing 09/29/04 69 FR 50147 NPRM/Notice of Public Hearing 09/29/04 69 FR 58119 Public Hearing 10/06/04 69 FR 50147 Public Hearing 10/20/04 69 FR 58119 Final Action--Withdrawal of NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2061 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AF20, Related to 1018-AJ04, Related to 1018-AU63 RIN: 1018-AJ03 _______________________________________________________________________ 1730. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING OF THE WESTERN DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE GRAY WOLF Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We had planned to remove the western Distinct Population Segment (DPS) of the gray wolf from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife, on which it is listed as threatened. Our reasons for this action were the following: Based on estimates compiled in December 2002, we concluded that the wolf population has achieved the required third year of its population recovery criteria. However, as the result of an August 19, 2005, court ruling that vacated the rule that established this DPS, we are now withdrawing this advance notice of proposed rulemaking. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 04/01/03 68 FR 15879 Final Action--Withdrawal of ANPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2061 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AF20, Related to 1018-AJ03, Related to 1018-AU63 RIN: 1018-AJ04 _______________________________________________________________________ 1731. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; AMENDMENT TO MANATEE PROTECTION AREAS IN FLORIDA (BARGE CANAL EXCEPTION) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service will 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 ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 09/01/00 65 FR 53222 ANPRM Comment Period End 10/16/00 NPRM (under 1018-AH80) 08/10/01 66 FR 42318 [[Page 73456]] NPRM; public hearings (under 1018-AH80) 08/29/01 66 FR 45662 Public Hearing 09/13/01 66 FR 42318 NPRM Comment Period End 10/09/01 Final Action (under 1018-AH80) effective 2/06/2002 or before 01/07/02 67 FR 680 NPRM under 1018-AH80 04/16/02 67 FR 18572 Public Hearing Request Due Date 05/31/02 67 FR 18572 NPRM Comment Period End 06/17/02 Final Rule --Emergency Rule Effective Immediately thru 1/20/ 2003 09/20/02 67 FR 59408 Final Rule Effective Immediately11/08/02 67 FR 68450 NPRM 11/08/02 67 FR 68490 NPRM Comment Period End 67 FR 68490 02/06/03 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2061 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AH80 RIN: 1018-AT39 _______________________________________________________________________ 1732. ADDING BIGHEAD CARP TO THE LIST OF INJURIOUS WILDLIFE Priority: Other Significant. 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: We will review biological and economic information on Bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) for possible addition to the list of injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act. An injurious wildlife listing would prohibit importation into, or transportation between, States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any territory or possession of the United States by any means whatsoever, except by permit for zoological, educational, medical, or scientific purposes. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 09/17/03 68 FR 54409 ANPRM Comment Period End 11/17/03 68 FR 54409 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined URL For More Information: fws.gov/contaminants/issues/invasivespecies.cfm Agency Contact: Erin Williams, Invasive Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Mail Stop 322, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2034 Email: erin--williams@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT49 _______________________________________________________________________ 1733. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAINS DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE GRAY WOLF FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service proposes to establish a Northern Rocky Mountains distinct population segment (DPS) of the gray wolf and remove the DPS from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 02/08/06 71 FR 6633 ANPRM Comment Period End 04/10/06 71 FR 6633 NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2061 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AU54 RIN: 1018-AU53 _______________________________________________________________________ 1734. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF VACATED GRAY WOLF REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Due to a court ruling on August 19, 2005, the Service will remove the rule to reclassify and remove the gray wolf from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife in portions of the conterminous United States and the establishment of two special rules for threatened gray wolves. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2061 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AJ03, Related to 1018-AJ04 RIN: 1018-AU63 [[Page 73457]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1735. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 1994 AMENDMENTS TO THE MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 08/10/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Peter Thomas Phone: 703 358-2095 Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AE72 _______________________________________________________________________ 1736. 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 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 08/10/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Peter Thomas Phone: 703 358-2095 Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AF26 _______________________________________________________________________ 1737. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING STATUSES OF 12 SPECIES OF PICTURE-WING FLIES FROM THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 05/09/06 71 FR 26835 Final Action Effective 06/08/06 71 FR 26835 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AG23 _______________________________________________________________________ 1738. 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 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 08/10/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan Phone: 703 358-2061 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AG40 _______________________________________________________________________ 1739. NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM; APPROPRIATE REFUGE USES Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: None Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 06/26/06 71 FR 36408 Final Action Effective 07/26/06 71 FR 36408 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Carol Carson Phone: 703 358-2490 Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AG18 RIN: 1018-AG46 _______________________________________________________________________ 1740. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; RECLASSIFICATION OF THE GILA TROUT FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED WITH A SPECIAL RULE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 07/18/06 71 FR 40657 Final Action Effective 08/17/06 71 FR 40657 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan Phone: 703 358-2061 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AH57 _______________________________________________________________________ 1741. 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 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 08/04/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AH68 _______________________________________________________________________ 1742. RELEASE OF CAPTIVE-REARED MALLARDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 08/10/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Brian Millsap Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI05 [[Page 73458]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1743. NORTH AMERICAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION ACT AND NEOTROPICAL MIGRATORY BIRD CONSERVATION ACT GRANT ADMINISTRATION POLICIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: None Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 07/14/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Keith A. Morehouse Phone: 703 358-1784 Fax: 703 358-2282 Email: keith--morehouse@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI13 _______________________________________________________________________ 1744. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REGULATIONS FOR MANAGING RESIDENT CANADA GEESE POPULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20; 50 CFR 21 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 08/10/06 71 FR 45964 Final Action Effective 09/11/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal Agency Contact: Brian Millsap Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI32 _______________________________________________________________________ 1745. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING AND WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSED CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE CACTUS FERRUGINOUS PYGMY OWL Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 04/14/06 71 FR 19452 Final Action Effective 05/15/06 71 FR 19452 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan Phone: 703 358-2061 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AU22 RIN: 1018-AI48 _______________________________________________________________________ 1746. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CONSERVATION EDUCATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17.21(g) Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 06/12/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Timothy J. Van Norman Phone: 703 358-2350 Fax: 703 358-2281 Email: tim--vannorman@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI66 _______________________________________________________________________ 1747. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE CALIFORNIA GNATCATCHER Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 08/10/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI72 _______________________________________________________________________ 1748. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING OF THE ARIZONA AGAVE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 06/19/06 71 FR 35195 Final Action Effective 07/19/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan Phone: 703 358-2061 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI79 _______________________________________________________________________ 1749. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF THE NORTHERN APLOMADO FALCON Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Rule 07/26/06 71 FR 42298 Final Action Effective 07/26/06 71 FR 42298 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan Phone: 703 358-2061 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI80 _______________________________________________________________________ 1750. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REVISIONS TO GENERAL EXCEPTIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 08/10/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations [[Page 73459]] Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Brian Millsap Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI96 _______________________________________________________________________ 1751. REVISION OF MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 07/14/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Kevin Adams Phone: 703 358-1949 Fax: 703 358-1947 Email: kevin--adams@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI98 _______________________________________________________________________ 1752. REVISION OF THE REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE TRANSPORT OF EAGLE FEATHERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 22 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 07/14/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal Agency Contact: Kevin Adams Phone: 703 358-1949 Fax: 703 358-1947 Email: kevin--adams@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AJ00 _______________________________________________________________________ 1753. INJURIOUS WILDLIFE SPECIES; BOIGA SNAKES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 07/14/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Erin Williams Phone: 703 358-2034 Email: erin--williams@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT28 _______________________________________________________________________ 1754. WILD BIRD CONSERVATION ACT; REVIEW OF REGULATIONS TO ALLOW IMPORTS OF EXOTIC WILD BIRDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 15.41; 50 CFR 15.42 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 08/09/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Michael D. Kreger Phone: 703 358-1708 Fax: 703 358-2276 Email: michael--kreger@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT30 _______________________________________________________________________ 1755. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; AMENDMENT TO THE NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION RULE FOR THE MEXICAN GRAY WOLF Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 08/10/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan Phone: 703 358-2061 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT36 _______________________________________________________________________ 1756. STRATEGIC GROWTH OF THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: None Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 08/10/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Dirck Byler Phone: 703 358-2337 RIN: 1018-AT73 _______________________________________________________________________ 1757. MARINE MAMMALS: PROPOSED INCIDENTAL TAKE AUTHORIZATION DURING SPECIFIED ACTIVITIES; BEAUFORT SEA Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 08/03/06 71 FR 43926 Final Action Effective 08/02/06 71 FR 43926 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Martin Kodis Phone: 703 358-5496 Fax: 703 358-1869 Email: martin--kodis@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT82 _______________________________________________________________________ 1758. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATING CRITICAL HABITAT FOR ST. ANDREW BEACH MOUSE, PERDIDO KEY BEACH MOUSE, AND CHOCTAWHATCHEE BEACH MOUSE Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Second NPRM--Rev. prop. rule; reopen comment 06/16/06 71 FR 35047 Public Hearing 06/26/06 71 FR 35047 Public Hearing 06/27/06 71 FR 35047 Second NPRM Comment Period End 07/17/06 Final Action 10/12/06 71 FR 60237 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No [[Page 73460]] Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT90 _______________________________________________________________________ 1759. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATING CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THREE WILLAMETTE SPECIES: WILLAMETTE DAISY, FENDER'S BLUE BUTTERFLY, AND KINCAID'S LUPINE Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM; Reopening of Comment Period 06/15/06 71 FR 34566 Final Action 10/31/06 71 FR 63862 Final Action Effective 11/30/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AE53 RIN: 1018-AT91 _______________________________________________________________________ 1760. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATING CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE WILLOWY MONARDELLA Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Second NPRM Comment Period End 07/03/06 71 FR 31137 Final Action 11/08/06 71 FR 65662 Final Action Effective 12/08/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT92 _______________________________________________________________________ 1761. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATING CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE ALAMEDA WHIPSNAKE Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM; reopening comment 05/04/06 71 FR 26311 Final Action 10/02/06 71 FR 58176 Final Action Effective 11/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AF98 RIN: 1018-AT93 _______________________________________________________________________ 1762. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, SUBPART C AND SUBPART D; 2006-2007 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF WILDLIFE REGULATIONS Priority: Routine and Frequent CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 06/30/06 71 FR 37641 Final Action Effective 07/01/06 71 FR 37641 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Theo Matuskowitz Phone: 907 786-3867 Fax: 907 786-3898 Email: theo--matuskowitz@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT98 _______________________________________________________________________ 1763. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ESTABLISHMENT OF A NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION FOR THE TOPEKA SHINER Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 08/10/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan Phone: 703 358-2061 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU00 _______________________________________________________________________ 1764. KODIAK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE PERMIT REQUIREMENT FOR CONSERVATION EASEMENT LANDS Priority: Info./Admin./Other CFR Citation: 50 CFR 36.39(j) Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 06/08/06 71 FR 33255 Final Action Effective 06/08/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Abbey Kucera Phone: 907 487-2600 Fax: 907 487-2144 Email: abbey--kucera@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU08 _______________________________________________________________________ 1765. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED CORRECTION TO THE GRIZZLY BEAR ENTRY IN THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 08/10/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan Phone: 703 358-2061 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU17 [[Page 73461]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1766. GENERAL PERMIT PROCEDURES; REVISION TO APPEAL PROCESS FOR MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 13.29 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 08/10/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Brian Millsap Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU19 _______________________________________________________________________ 1767. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; RECLASSIFICATION OF THE GRAY BAT FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 08/10/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan Phone: 703 358-2061 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU20 _______________________________________________________________________ 1768. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; SPECIAL RULE FOR THE SOUTHWEST ALASKA DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE NORTHERN SEA OTTER (ENHYDRA LUTRIS KENYONI) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 08/15/06 71 FR 46864 Final Action Effective 09/14/06 71 FR 46864 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan Phone: 703 358-2061 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AI44 RIN: 1018-AU21 _______________________________________________________________________ 1769. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE ARIZONA DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE CACTUS FERRUGINOUS PYGMY-OWL FROM THE FEDERAL LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final rule to delist ADPS, remove prop rule to designate CH, remove CH designation 04/14/06 71 FR 19452 Final Rule Effective 05/15/06 71 FR 19452 Correction to Final rule to remove ADPS 04/27/06 71 FR 24916 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan Phone: 703 358-2061 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AI48 RIN: 1018-AU22 _______________________________________________________________________ 1770. NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM; MISSION, GOALS, AND PURPOSES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: None Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 06/26/06 71 FR 36403 Final Action Effective 07/26/06 71 FR 36403 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Carol Carson Phone: 703 358-2490 Related RIN: Split from 1018-AG46 RIN: 1018-AU24 _______________________________________________________________________ 1771. NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM; WILDLIFE-DEPENDENT RECREATION (HUNTING AND FISHING, WILDLIFE OBSERVATION AND PHOTOGRAPHY, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, AND INTERPRETATION) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: None Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 06/26/06 71 FR 36418 Final Action Effective 07/21/06 71 FR 36418 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Tom Reed Phone: 703 358-2243 Email: tom--reed@fws.gov James W. Kurth Phone: 703 358-1744 Related RIN: Split from 1018-AG46 RIN: 1018-AU25 _______________________________________________________________________ 1772. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REVISIONS TO THE REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO PERMITS ISSUED UNDER THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 13; 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 07/12/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Nancy Green Phone: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-1735 [[Page 73462]] Email: nancy--green@fws.gov Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AH93 RIN: 1018-AU29 _______________________________________________________________________ 1773. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DISTINCT VERTEBRATE POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE MOUNTAIN YELLOW-LEGGED FROG Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM; Reopen Comment 07/03/06 71 FR 37881 Final Action 09/14/06 71 FR 54343 Final Action Effective 10/16/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU30 _______________________________________________________________________ 1774. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR ROTA BRIDLED WHITE-EYE Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM; reopening of comment period 05/04/06 71 FR 26315 Final Action 09/12/06 71 FR 53589 Final Action Effective 10/12/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU32 _______________________________________________________________________ 1775. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING; 2006-2007 MIGRATORY GAME BIRD HUNTING REGULATIONS; STATE FRAMEWORKS, TRIBAL, ALASKA SUBSISTENCE Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM--State fmwks; requests: Tribal and AK Spr/Sum. 2007 AK Migratory Bird Subsis Harvest Proposals 04/11/06 71 FR 18562 NPRM; Migratory Bird Hunting, Meetings 05/30/06 71 FR 30785 NPRM--Supplemental Prop Fwks-- Early Seasons, Meetings 07/28/06 71 FR 43008 Public Meeting re. NPRM--Prop Fmwks--Early Seasons 07/26/06 71 FR 43008 Public Meeting re. NPRM--Prop Fmwks--Early Seasons 07/28/06 71 FR 43008 NPRM--Prop Fmwks--Late Seasons 08/30/06 71 FR 43008 NPRM--Tribal Seasons 08/17/06 71 FR 47461 NPRM--Tribal Seasons Comment Period End 08/28/06 NPRM--Late Seasons 08/24/06 71 FR 50223 Final Action and Effective Date- -Early Seasons 08/29/06 71 FR 51406 Final Action--Early Season Bags, U.S., AK, HI, P.R., V.I. 08/31/06 71 FR 51930 Final Action--Early Season Bags, U.S., AK, HI, P.R., V.I. 09/01/06 NPRM--Late Seasons Comment Period End 09/05/06 71 FR 50223 Final Action--Tribal Early 09/20/06 71 FR 55075 Final Action--Late Season Bags 09/22/06 71 FR 55676 Final Action--Late Seasons 09/22/06 71 FR 55654 Final Action--Tribal Late 10/02/06 71 FR 58234 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal Energy Effects: Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by Executive Order 13211. Agency Contact: Ronald Kokel Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: ronald--kokel@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU42 _______________________________________________________________________ 1776. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR BRAUNTON'S MILK VETCH AND LYON'S PENCHAETA Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Second NPRM Comment Period End 08/21/06 71 FR 41410 Final Action 11/14/06 71 FR 66374 Final Action Effective 12/14/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU51 _______________________________________________________________________ 1777. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR THE CANADA LYNX Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 11/09/06 71 FR 66008 Final Action Effective 12/11/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU52 [[Page 73463]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1778. FEDERAL DUCK STAMP CONTEST REGULATIONS; CHANGING FEES, DATES, LOCATIONS, ETC. Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 91 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/12/06 71 FR 18697 Final Action 06/11/06 71 FR 39011 Final Action Effective 09/18/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Patricia Fisher Phone: 703 358-2007 Fax: 703 358-2009 Email: pat--fisher@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU56 _______________________________________________________________________ 1779. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE FLAT- TAILED HORNED LIZARD AS THREATENED Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action--Proposed Rule Withdrawal 06/28/06 71 FR 36745 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AI51 RIN: 1018-AU58 _______________________________________________________________________ 1780. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE MARBLED MURRELET FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 08/09/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan Phone: 703 358-2061 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU60 _______________________________________________________________________ 1781. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA; MAKHNATI ISLAND AREA Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/01/06 71 FR 25528 Final Action 08/24/06 71 FR 49997 Final Action Effective 09/25/06 71 FR 49997 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Theo Matuskowitz Phone: 907 786-3867 Fax: 907 786-3898 Email: theo--matuskowitz@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU70 _______________________________________________________________________ 1782. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR ALABAMA STURGEON Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 07/27/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU82 _______________________________________________________________________ 1783. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE COWHEAD LAKE TUI CHUB Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will finalize listing the Cowhead Lake tui chub (Gila bicolor vaccaceps) as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. The species is a fish found only in Cowhead Slough and connected ditches within the bed of Cowhead Lake in northeastern Modoc County, California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/30/98 63 FR 15152 NPRM Comment Period End 05/29/98 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 02/02/00 65 FR 4940 Final Action; Proposed Rule Withdrawn 10/11/06 71 FR 59700 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2527 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AE85 RIN: 1018-AV01 BILLING CODE 4310--55--S [[Page 73464]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage National Park Service (NPS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1784. MAKING PICTURES, TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS OR SOUND TRACKS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 2; 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 5 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would revise the filming regulations in 43 CFR part 5 and 36 CFR part 5 to implement Public Law 106-206 (May 26, 2000) by: (1) Establishing a reasonable fee for commercial filming activities and similar projects; (2) establishing uniform guidelines for commercial filming permit programs in agencies of the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture; and (3) implementing requirements that agencies respond to applicants for commercial filming or still photography permits in a timely manner. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4206 Email: jerry--case@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD30 _______________________________________________________________________ 1785. DISPOSITION OF CULTURALLY IDENTIFIABLE HUMAN REMAINS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 3001 et seq CFR Citation: 43 CFR 10.11 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would establish procedures for the disposition of culturally identifiable human remains in the possession or control of museums or Federal agencies. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Tim McKeown, National NAGPRA Program officer, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 354-2206 Email: tim--mckeown@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD31 _______________________________________________________________________ 1786. NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM UNITS IN ALASKA Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 462(k) CFR Citation: 36 CFR 13 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The special regulations for Alaska, 36 CFR part 13, were first adopted in 1981 as ``interim guidance.'' While individual sections of part 13 have been amended and new sections added since 1981, there had been no comprehensive effort to revise the general and park specific part 13 regulations until a final rule was published on January 3, 2005. That was Phase I of a comprehensive revision, and this proposed rule is Phase II of the process. Phase II covers a variety of diverse actions such as subsistence use of timber, seaweed collection in Glacier Bay NP, Alsek River management issues, ORV use in Dry Bay, fishing closure at Brooks Camp, managing camping and trail use at Kenai Fjords NP, updating definitions, prohibiting motorized vehicles to herd wildlife, and establishing wildlife viewing distances in several park areas. NPS has committed to seek special regulations in areas where they would be appropriate for the effective management of park areas. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4206 Email: jerry--case@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD38 _______________________________________________________________________ 1787. NATIONAL CAPITOL REGION--PARKING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 460(q); 16 USC 9a CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would amend the National Capital Region's special regulations regarding violations for illegally parked vehicles. The amendment will add a provision addressing parking violations when the vehicle's driver is absent. Absence of a provision of this type in the current regulations has resulted in the dismissal of citations and increasing numbers of parking violations. The amendment would create a rebuttable prima facie presumption that the registered owner of an illegally parked vehicle was the person who committed the violation. This is similar to the parking laws of many jurisdictions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4206 Email: jerry--case@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD40 _______________________________________________________________________ 1788. DRY TORTUGAS NATIONAL PARK--SPECIAL REGULATIONS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 410 et seq CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.27 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The proposed rule implements Public Law 102-525 (16 U.S.C. 410, et seq.), which established Dry Tortugas National Park and abolished Fort Jefferson National Monument. It also implements provisions for visitor use and resource protection. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 [[Page 73465]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4206 Email: jerry--case@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD45 _______________________________________________________________________ 1789. FIRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE--OFF-ROAD DRIVING REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.20 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The proposed rule would establish standards for eligibility and issuance of driving permits for off-road vehicle operation on Fire Island National Seashore lands. This rule would also establish limits for use such as dates, times of day, and other operational conditions for driving off-road on park lands. This rule is necessary so that the National Park Service may more effectively manage off-road vehicle use and protect park resources. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4206 Email: jerry--case@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD46 _______________________________________________________________________ 1790. [bull] LEASEHOLD SURRENDER INTEREST PROVISIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 51 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will streamline the Leasehold Surrender Interest (LSI) provisions of 36 CFR Part 51. LSI is the compensable interest NPS concessioners obtain in buildings built on park area lands with concessioner funds. The proposed amendments have been recommended by the NPS Concessions Management Advisory Board, a statutory advisory board of professional experts and representatives from the concession industry and environmental community. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4206 Email: jerry--case@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD48 _______________________________________________________________________ 1791. [bull] GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.4 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will update the provisions governing use of the Colorado River and adjoining federally owned lands within Grand Canyon National Park. Changes are necessary to make the rule consistent with, and to help implement portions of, the park's recently revised Colorado River Management Plan. The current rule governs the use of the Colorado River within the park upstream from Diamond Creek. In accordance with the new Colorado River Management Plan, the updated rule will regulate the use of the entire Colorado River and adjoining federally owned lands within the park, including the reach of the river from Diamond Creek to the boundary between the park and Lake Mead National Recreation Area (approximately River Mile 277). The new rule also will update or clarify some provisions of the current regulation and will delete other provisions as unnecessary. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4206 Email: jerry--case@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD50 _______________________________________________________________________ 1792. [bull] BIG SOUTH FORK NATIONAL RIVER AND REC AREA-OFF ROAD VEHICLE USE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1 CFR Citation: 30 CFR 7 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will designate trails where off-road vehicles (ORV) may be used within Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. The rule will cover multiple use trails used by ORVs during big game hunting season and trails built and maintained solely for ORV use. 36 CFR 4.10(b) requires promulgation of a special regulation for all off- road use in National Recreation Areas. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4206 Email: jerry--case@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD51 [[Page 73466]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage National Park Service (NPS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1793. CURECANTI RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 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 03/17/06 71 FR 13792 NPRM Comment Period End 05/16/06 Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4206 Email: jerry--case@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AC99 _______________________________________________________________________ 1794. BOATING AND WATER USE ACTIVITIES Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 3 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 3 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This part was last updated comprehensively in the early 1980s. 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 NPRM Comment Period End 12/24/03 Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4206 Email: jerry--case@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD07 _______________________________________________________________________ 1795. VESSEL MANAGEMENT IN GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 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 05/06/06 71 FR 10940 Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4206 Email: jerry--case@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD25 _______________________________________________________________________ 1796. GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, JAMAICA BAY UNIT, PERSONAL WATERCRAFT USE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 460(q); 16 USC 9a CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would designate areas where personal watercraft may operate in the Jamaica Bay Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/24/06 71 FR 9495 NPRM Comment Period End 04/25/06 Final Rule 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4206 Email: jerry--case@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD41 _______________________________________________________________________ 1797. GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, SANDY HOOK UNIT, PERSONAL WATERCRAFT USE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 3; 16 USC 460(q); 16 USC 9a; 16 USC 1 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would designate areas where personal watercraft may operate in Gateway National Recreation Area. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/24/06 71 FR 9488 NPRM Comment Period End 04/25/06 Final Rule 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4206 Email: jerry--case@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD42 _______________________________________________________________________ 1798. [bull] SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK-BACKCOUNTRY CAMPING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.15 [[Page 73467]] Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The regulations concerning backcountry camping and sanitation in the Special Regulations for Shenandoah National Park are unnecessary as they duplicate the rules and authorities granted to the Superintendent for local rulemaking under sections 2.10 and 2.14. Removing sections 7.15(a) and (c) will reduce the need for future rulemaking requiring Federal Register publication. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jennifer Lee, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., MS 3316 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 219-1689 RIN: 1024-AD49 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Long-Term Actions National Park Service (NPS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1799. [bull] DISPOSITION OF ABANDONED OR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 2.22 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would correct current regulations to reflect requirements for disposition of abandoned and unclaimed property found in the Federal Management Regulations at 41 CFR part 102-36 and part 101-48. Current NPS regulations require unclaimed property to be held for 60 days and allow the finder to claim ownership of unclaimed (found) property. This is contrary to current Federal Management Regulations and GSA and NPS policy. Current regulations require an agency to hold abandoned or unclaimed property for 30 days and if not claimed by the rightful owner then the property vests with the United States and not the finder. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 12/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Craig W. Ackerman, Park Manager, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Oregon Caves National Monument, 19000 Caves Highway, Cave Junction, OR 97523 Phone: 503 592-2100 RIN: 1024-AD52 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions National Park Service (NPS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1800. GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.29 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 08/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case Phone: 202 208-4206 Email: jerry--case@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AC95 _______________________________________________________________________ 1801. NATIVE AMERICAN GRAVES PROTECTION AND REPATRIATION ACT; FUTURE APPLICABILITY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 43 CFR 10.13 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 08/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: John Robbins Phone: 202 343-3388 Fax: 202 343-5260 Email: john--robbins@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD05 _______________________________________________________________________ 1802. REVISIONS TO RIGHT-OF-WAY REGULATIONS Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 36 CFR 14 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 08/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case Phone: 202 208-4206 Email: jerry--case@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD16 _______________________________________________________________________ 1803. COST RECOVERY FOR SPECIAL PARK USES Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: None Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 08/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case Phone: 202 208-4206 Email: jerry--case@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD18 [[Page 73468]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1804. NATIVE AMERICAN HANDICRAFTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 36 CFR 51 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 08/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jo A. Pendry Phone: 202 513-7156 Fax: 202 219-1173 RIN: 1024-AD20 _______________________________________________________________________ 1805. GULF ISLANDS NATIONAL SEASHORE: PERSONAL WATERCRAFT USE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.12 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Rule 05/04/06 71 FR 26232 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case Phone: 202 208-4206 Email: jerry--case@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD21 _______________________________________________________________________ 1806. HISTORIC PRESERVATION CERTIFICATIONS Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 36 CFR 67 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 08/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Bryan Mitchell Phone: 202 354-2078 Fax: 202 371-5197 Email: bryan--mitchell@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD24 _______________________________________________________________________ 1807. BACKCOUNTRY USE RESTRICTIONS AT WUPATKI NATIONAL MONUMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.94 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ No Further Action Will Be Taken At This Time. 08/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case Phone: 202 208-4206 Email: jerry--case@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD33 _______________________________________________________________________ 1808. OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK SPECIAL REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.28 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 08/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case Phone: 202 208-4206 Email: jerry--case@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD35 _______________________________________________________________________ 1809. ST. CROIX NATIONAL SCENIC RIVER VESSEL SPEED LIMITS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 08/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case Phone: 202 208-4206 Email: jerry--case@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD36 _______________________________________________________________________ 1810. VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK--SPECIAL REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 08/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case Phone: 202 208-4206 Email: jerry--case@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD37 _______________________________________________________________________ 1811. MAKING MOTION PICTURES, TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS, OR SOUNDTRACKS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS Priority: Info./Admin./Other CFR Citation: 43 CFR 5.1 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 04/13/06 71 FR 19127 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case Phone: 202 208-4206 Email: jerry--case@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD43 _______________________________________________________________________ 1812. OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK SPECIAL REGULATIONS--PERSONAL WATERCRAFT USE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.49 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 09/08/06 71 FR 53020 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case Phone: 202 208-4206 Email: jerry--case@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD44 BILLING CODE 4310--70--S [[Page 73469]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) _______________________________________________________________________ 1813. INDIAN COUNTRY LAW ENFORCEMENT Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 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 04/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, Tribal 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1814. STANDARDS FOR APPROVING TRIBAL PER CAPITA DISTRIBUTIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 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 07/00/07 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, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 513-7626 Fax: 202 219-2327 RIN: 1076-AE45 _______________________________________________________________________ 1815. UNCLAIMED MONEYS/WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 116 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will create one account in the Department to hold Individual Indian Moneys funds of any account holders who cannot be located. It will explain the actions the Department will take to determine the current address of an account holder whose whereabouts are unknown. It will set forth an account holder's duty to inform the Department of a current address. It will authorize the holder of an IIM account whose funds have been transferred to the Unknown Moneys account to make a claim for the transferred funds at any time. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Counselor to the Assistant Secretary -- Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW, MS 4141, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 273-4680 RIN: 1076-AE55 _______________________________________________________________________ 1816. GRAZING PERMITS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 166 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will amend the procedures the BIA uses to approve, grant, and administer permits for grazing on tribal land, individually owned Indian land, and Government land. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Counselor to the Assistant Secretary -- Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW, MS 4141, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 273-4680 RIN: 1076-AE57 _______________________________________________________________________ 1817. LAND ACQUISITION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; RS 161 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 151; 25 CFR 226 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would address the procedures for and criteria against which the Secretary will accept acquisitions of land into trust or restricted status on behalf of an individual Indian or tribe. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Counselor to the Assistant Secretary -- Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW, MS 4141, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 273-4680 RIN: 1076-AE62 _______________________________________________________________________ 1818. TRUST FUND ACCOUNTING AND APPEALS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 116 Stat 79; 25 USC 9; 5 USC 553; PL 103-412; PL 107- 153 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 116 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would define the administrative review and appeal process for any issues arising from quarterly statements of performance or historical statements of account. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/07 [[Page 73470]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Counselor to the Assistant Secretary -- Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW, MS 4141, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 273-4680 RIN: 1076-AE65 _______________________________________________________________________ 1819. LAW AND ORDER ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 13; 25 USC 2; 25 USC 200; 25 USC 9; 28 Stat 586; 42 Stat 208; 5 USC 301; RS 463; RS 465 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 11 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would update the listing of Courts of Indian Offenses (CFR Courts) and add provisions for drug abuse, child abuse, and family violence. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Ralph Gonzales, Tribal Relations Specialist, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 513-7629 Fax: 202 208-5113 RIN: 1076-AE67 _______________________________________________________________________ 1820. LEASES AND PERMITS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 162 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will establish procedures for entering into business leases on Indian and Government lands. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Counselor to the Assistant Secretary -- Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW, MS 4141, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 273-4680 RIN: 1076-AE73 _______________________________________________________________________ 1821. PREFERENCE IN EMPLOYMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 43; 25 USC 44; 5 USC 8336 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 5 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Bureau of Indian Affairs is proposing to revise the preference in employment regulations by clarifying the application of Indian preference within the Bureau of Indian Affairs and other organizations within the Department of the Interior. This revision will be consistent with the regulation for the application of Indian preference for the Indian Health Service found at 43 CFR 136.41. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Elizabeth Colliflower, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 513-7612 Fax: 202 208-5113 RIN: 1076-AE76 _______________________________________________________________________ 1822. REVISION OF THE MEMBERSHIP ROLL OF THE EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE OF NORTH CAROLINA Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 71 Stat 374, sec 2 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 75 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has asked that the regulations in part 75 be removed because the Federal Government is not involved in the tribe's enrollment process. The enrollment applications are filed with the Tribal Enrollment Office, the Tribal Enrollment Committee determines an applicant's eligibility, and the Tribal Council decides any appeals concerning adverse determinations made by the Tribal Enrollment Committee. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Daisy West, Tribal Relations Officer, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 513-7626 Fax: 202 219-2327 RIN: 1076-AE77 _______________________________________________________________________ 1823. [bull] GAMING ON TRUST LANDS ACQUIRED AFTER OCTOBER 17, 1988 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 25 USC 2; 25 USC 9; 25 USC 2719 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 292 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would establish procedures that the Secretary will use to review tribal applications for trust acquisition of land for gaming purposes. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal Agency Contact: George Skibine, Director, Indian Gaming Management Staff, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 219-4066 RIN: 1076-AE81 [[Page 73471]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1824. [bull] GENERAL FORESTRY REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 2; 25 USC 9; 25 USC 13; 25 USC 406; 25 USC 407; 25 USC 413; 25 USC 415; 25 USC 466 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 163 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: BIA is revising this rule to make provisions conerning the collection of forest management deductions consistent with statutory authority. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal Agency Contact: William Downes, Chief, Division of Forestry, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW, Room 4600 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4837 RIN: 1076-AE82 _______________________________________________________________________ 1825. [bull] LOAN GUARANTY, INSURANCE, AND INTEREST SUBSIDY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 109-221; 120 Stat 336 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 103 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would implement amendments to the Indian Financing Act, PL 109-221, by adding new provisions to 25 CFR 103. The provisions concern allowing loans to nonprofit businesses, guaranteeing loans, and compensating a fiscal transfer agent for controlling the sale of guaranteed and insured loans in the secondary market. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Woodrow B. Sneed, Financial Analyst, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 513-7683 RIN: 1076-AE83 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) _______________________________________________________________________ 1826. IRRIGATION PROJECTS AND SYSTEMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 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 NPRM Comment Period End 09/03/96 Second NPRM 07/17/06 71 FR 40450 NPRM Comment Period End 11/14/06 Final Action 02/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: John Anevski, Civil Engineer, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW, MS 4655 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-5480 RIN: 1076-AD44 _______________________________________________________________________ 1827. PREPARATION OF ROLLS OF INDIANS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 2; 25 USC 9; 5 USC 301 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 05/19/05 70 FR 28859 Comment Period End 07/18/05 Final Action 10/00/07 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, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 513-7626 Fax: 202 219-2327 RIN: 1076-AE44 _______________________________________________________________________ 1828. HOME-LIVING PROGRAMS AND SCHOOL CLOSURE AND CONSOLIDATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 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 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 07/12/04 69 FR 41770 NPRM Comment Period End 11/09/04 Final Action 02/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Catherine Freels, Designated Federal Official, Department [[Page 73472]] of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 500 Gold Avenue SW., Room 7202, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: 505 248-7240 RIN: 1076-AE51 _______________________________________________________________________ 1829. PROBATE OF INDIAN ESTATES, EXCEPT FOR MEMBERS OF THE FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 36 Stat 856, as amended; secs 1, 2, 36 Stat 855, as amended CFR Citation: 25 CFR 15 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will amend the procedures that the Secretary follows to initiate the probate of the trust estate of a deceased individual Indian who owned trust or restricted property. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/08/06 71 FR 45174 NPRM Comment Period End 10/10/06 Final Action 08/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Counselor to the Assistant Secretary -- Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW, MS 4141, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 273-4680 RIN: 1076-AE59 _______________________________________________________________________ 1830. TRIBAL PROBATE CODES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 2201 - 2211 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 18 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will establish procedures for a tribe to obtain the Secretary's approval for a tribal probate code. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/08/06 71 FR 45174 NPRM Comment Period End 10/10/06 Final Action 06/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Counselor to the Assistant Secretary -- Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW, MS 4141, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 273-4680 RIN: 1076-AE61 _______________________________________________________________________ 1831. TRIBAL ENERGY RESOURCE AGREEMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 109-58 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 224 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would implement title V, section 503 (Indian Energy), of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which requires the Secretary to establish and implement an Indian Energy Resource Development Program. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/21/06 71 FR 48626 NPRM Comment Period End 09/20/06 Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Darryl Francois, Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW, Washington , DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-7253 RIN: 1076-AE80 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Long-Term Actions Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) _______________________________________________________________________ 1832. FEE FOR SERVICE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 35 Stat 312 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 213 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will amend procedures to acquire leases, establish rent and royalty rates, ensure environmentally sound operations, and remove restrictions against alienation on Indian lands. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Counselor to the Assistant Secretary -- Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW, MS 4141, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 273-4680 RIN: 1076-AE66 _______________________________________________________________________ 1833. OIL AND GAS, GEOTHERMAL, AND SOLID MINERALS AGREEMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 2; 25 USC 2101 to 2108; 25 USC 9 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 225 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will be a technical, administrative change to clarify the entire subchapter regarding energy and minerals. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Counselor to the Assistant Secretary -- Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW, MS 4141, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 273-4680 RIN: 1076-AE79 [[Page 73473]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) _______________________________________________________________________ 1834. CERTIFICATES OF DEGREE OF INDIAN BLOOD Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 25 CFR 70 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 08/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Daisy West Phone: 202 513-7626 Fax: 202 219-2327 RIN: 1076-AD97 _______________________________________________________________________ 1835. ALASKA RESUPPLY OPERATION Priority: Info./Admin./Other CFR Citation: 25 CFR 142 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ No Further Action Scheduled 08/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Duncan Brown Phone: 202 208-4582 Fax: 202 219-2100 Email: duncan--l--brown@ios.doi.gov RIN: 1076-AE04 _______________________________________________________________________ 1836. TRIBAL REVENUE ALLOCATION PLANS Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 25 CFR 290 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 08/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: George Skibine Phone: 202 219-4066 RIN: 1076-AE24 _______________________________________________________________________ 1837. LEASES AND PERMITS ON INDIAN TRUST AND RESTRICTED LANDS Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 25 CFR 162 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 08/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Kayla Danks Phone: 202 208-3615 Fax: 202 219-1065 RIN: 1076-AE36 _______________________________________________________________________ 1838. USE OR DISTRIBUTION OF INDIAN JUDGMENT FUNDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 25 CFR 87 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 08/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Daisy West Phone: 202 513-7626 Fax: 202 219-2327 RIN: 1076-AE43 _______________________________________________________________________ 1839. APPEALS FROM ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 25 CFR 2 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 08/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Cathy Wilson Phone: 602 379-6789 Fax: 602 379-6835 RIN: 1076-AE48 _______________________________________________________________________ 1840. CONVEYANCES OF TRUST OR RESTRICTED INDIAN LAND; REMOVAL OF TRUST OR RESTRICTED STATUS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 25 CFR 152 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Combined With 1076-AE59 08/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Michele Singer Phone: 202 273-4680 RIN: 1076-AE63 _______________________________________________________________________ 1841. LIFE ESTATES AND FUTURE INTERESTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 25 CFR 179 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Combined with 1076-AE59 08/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Michele Singer Phone: 202 273-4680 RIN: 1076-AE64 _______________________________________________________________________ 1842. PROBATE OF INDIAN ESTATES--APPEALS TO THE OFFICE OF HEARINGS AND APPEALS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 25 CFR 4 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Incorporated into 1076-AE59 08/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Michele Singer Phone: 202 273-4680 RIN: 1076-AE71 [[Page 73474]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1843. INDIAN COUNTRY DETENTION FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 25 CFR 10 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ No Further Action Will Be Taken 08/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Peter Maybee Phone: 202 208-5787 Fax: 202 208-6170 RIN: 1076-AE75 BILLING CODE 4310--02--S _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Prerule Stage Minerals Management Service (MMS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1844. REQUIREMENTS FOR MATERIAL, PERSONNEL, AND PIPE HANDLING OPERATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250.108 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: MMS is seeking comments on various approaches to regulating operations involving the movement of material, personnel, and pipe on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) facilities. MMS is examining several regulatory approaches because material, personnel, and pipe handling incidents continue to occur on the OCS on a regular basis. Responses to this request will help MMS establish an appropriate regulatory approach for improving the safety of these operations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 01/00/07 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: 703 787-1604 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD14 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage Minerals Management Service (MMS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1845. LATE AND OVERPAYMENT INTEREST Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 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 03/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Lead Regulatory Specialist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-0165 Phone: 303 231-3211 Fax: 303 231-3781 Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AC27 _______________________________________________________________________ 1846. END-OF-LIFE ROYALTY RELIEF Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 396 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 203 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule proposes to amend the circumstances that discontinue the existing royalty relief for end-of-life oil and gas leases and expands the eligibility criteria for leases to qualify for this program. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/07 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: 703 787-1604 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AC58 _______________________________________________________________________ 1847. 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 would refine the eligibility criteria to include marginal discoveries in the shallow water part [[Page 73475]] of the Gulf of Mexico that may offer meaningful conservation or infrastructure preservation benefits. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/07 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: 703 787-1604 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD02 _______________________________________________________________________ 1848. LEASING OF SULPHUR OR OIL AND GAS IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 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 1980s. There are few substantive changes to the rule. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 NPRM Comment Period End 03/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Jane A. Roberts, Paralegal Specialist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 22070 Phone: 703 787-1275 RIN: 1010-AD06 _______________________________________________________________________ 1849. PIPELINE SAFETY RULE PHASE I Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250; 43 USC 1331 et seq 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 12/00/06 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: 703 787-1604 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD11 _______________________________________________________________________ 1850. OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION RATES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would amend provisions regarding oil and natural gas production. This is a complete rewrite of that section and addresses issues such as production rates and burning oil and flaring and venting natural gas. Currently there are restrictions on production rates that are no longer needed and the limits on flaring and venting natural gas are open to interpretation. The proposed rule would eliminate most restrictions on production rates and clarify flaring and venting limits. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/07 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: 703 787-1604 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD12 _______________________________________________________________________ 1851. RIGHTS OF USE AND EASEMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 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 03/00/07 NPRM Comment Period End 05/00/07 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: 703 787-1604 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD13 _______________________________________________________________________ 1852. SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq [[Page 73476]] CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: MMS is seeking comments on regulatory options for the development of safety and environmental management systems (SEMS) for operations conducted on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) under MMS jurisdiction. The options range from voluntary implementation to establishment of a 12-element program. MMS believes that effective use of SEMS would improve safety and environmental performance on the OCS. Comments on the options will help MMS determine the best approach for integrating SEMS into its regulatory program. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 05/22/06 71 FR 29277 ANPRM Comment Period End 10/23/06 NPRM 11/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Local Agency Contact: Bud Danenberger, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Eldon Street, Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 703 787-1598 RIN: 1010-AD15 _______________________________________________________________________ 1853. OPEN AND NONDISCRIMINATORY MOVEMENT OF OIL AND GAS AS REQUIRED BY THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LANDS ACT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1863 CFR Citation: 30 CFR 270 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) requires pipelines to provide open and non-discriminatory access to shippers of production. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has historically enforced this provision through its enforcement of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) and the Interstate Commerce Act. Beginning in the 1990s, FERC began relinquishing NGA jurisdiction over some of these pipelines. FERC contended it still maintained authority under OCSLA, however, the Courts have ruled otherwise. In order to provide shippers with a methodology to file complaints alleging denial of access or discriminatory access, MMS is proposing regulations to fill this regulatory gap. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Scott Ellis, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, P.O. Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225 Phone: 303 275-7125 RIN: 1010-AD17 _______________________________________________________________________ 1854. REDUCTION IN OIL AND GAS ROYALTY RATES IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF UNDER THE DEEP WATER ROYALTY RELIEF ACT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 203; 30 CFR 260 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Currently MMS regulations state that a lease is not entitled to royalty suspension volume (RSV) if the lease is in a field that included a lease that produced before Deep Water Royalty Relief Act. A recent court decision held that MMS had no authority to deny royalty relief based on those circumstances. Also, where an eligible lease was placed on a field with other eligible leases, MMS regulations require that all eligible leases share the one RSV. The court held MMS has no authority to impose this restriction. Rulemaking is necessary to conform the regulations to the court decision. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/07 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: 703 787-1604 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD29 _______________________________________________________________________ 1855. ALTERNATE ENERGY-RELATED USES ON THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 285 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking is required by section 388 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. This rule will establish a cohesive Federal permitting process for alternate energy-related uses on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), including renewable energy development, and for alternate uses of existing OCS platforms. It will establish procedures for revenue sharing with affected States and granting access to the OCS for alternate energy-related uses. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 12/30/05 70 FR 77345 ANPRM Comment Period End 02/28/06 NPRM 02/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Amy White, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 703 787-1536 RIN: 1010-AD30 _______________________________________________________________________ 1856. DEEP GAS AND OFFSHORE ALASKA PROVISIONS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: PL 109-190 CFR Citation: 30 CFR 203 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 3, 2006. Abstract: This rule implements three new royalty relief incentives specified by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (PL 109-190). The new incentives are: (1) A royalty suspension volume of 35 BCF for gas produced from ultra deep (20,000 feet or more subsea) reservoirs [[Page 73477]] on shallow water leases in the Gulf of Mexico; (2) Extension of at least the existing deep gas incentives plus the new ultra deep gas incentive to leases in the Gulf located in water depths between 200 and 400 meters of water; and (3) Provision of pre-production royalty relief to leases offshore Alaska when it is necessary to promote development, increased production, or production of marginal resources. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/07 Final Rule 08/00/07 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: 703 787-1604 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD33 _______________________________________________________________________ 1857. REVENUE SHARING FOR ALTERNATIVE USES ON THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: PL 109-190 CFR Citation: 30 CFR 285 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule implements section 388(a)(2)(B) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The law requires DOI (MMS) to establish a formula for equitable distribution of 8(g) revenue (27 percent of Federal royalties) among States within 15 miles of the geographic center of a project for alternative energy projects. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/07 NPRM Comment Period End 06/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Marshall B. Rose, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 703 787-1536 Fax: 703 787-1141 Email: marshall.rose@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD34 _______________________________________________________________________ 1858. [bull] VALUATION OF COAL FOR ADVANCE ROYALTY PURPOSES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 109-58 CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206; 43 CFR 3483 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking would comply with a requirement of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which changes the way coal is valued on Federal leases for purposes of determining advance royalty in lieu of continued operations. This rulemaking would update the regulations to implement this change in the governing law. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Lead Regulatory Specialist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-0165 Phone: 303 231-3211 Fax: 303 231-3781 Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD37 _______________________________________________________________________ 1859. [bull] ROYALTY CREDITS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 109-58 CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Current regulations do not inform lessees how to obtain and account for royalty credits. Therefore, regulations are needed to prescribe procedures for lessees to use and account for credits for various leasing and royalty obligations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Lead Regulatory Specialist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-0165 Phone: 303 231-3211 Fax: 303 231-3781 Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD38 _______________________________________________________________________ 1860. [bull] INCREASE IN MAXIMUM DAILY CIVIL PENALTY AMOUNT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250; 30 CFR 253 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule complies with the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (Pub.L. 101-380, section 8201) that requires adjustment of civil penalty amounts based upon the Consumer Price Index. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Joanne McCammon, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20070 Phone: 703 787-1292 RIN: 1010-AD40 _______________________________________________________________________ 1861. [bull] CHANGING PROPRIETARY TERM OF CERTAIN GEOPHYSICAL INFORMATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 CFR Citation: 30 CFR 251 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Certain vintage geophysical information can have an enhanced value by processing or reprocessing. Under current regulations, when MMS retains this information, the permittee or third party has 5 years or less to benefit from this processing or [[Page 73478]] reprocessing before the proprietary term expires. Early release of such valuable information could cost the industry considerable sums of money. The proprietary term can be extended only via rulemaking. This rule would propose changes to the requirements governing release of this information. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Dave Zinzer, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 341 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20070-4817 Phone: 703 787-1515 RIN: 1010-AD41 _______________________________________________________________________ 1862. [bull] OIL AND GAS AND SULPHUR OPERATIONS IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF (OCS) -- CORRECTIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 UCS 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250; 30 CFR 251; 30 CFR 260; 30 CFR 270 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: These correcting amendments would make minor technical changes to regulations that will correct various citations; typographical errors; as well as correct MMS form titles/numbers in 30 CFR 250. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Cheryl Blundon, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 341 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20070-4817 Phone: 703 787-1607 Fax: 703-787-1555 Email: cheryl.blundon@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD42 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage Minerals Management Service (MMS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1863. TAKES VS. ENTITLEMENTS REPORTING Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1001 et seq; 30 USC 1701 et seq; 30 USC 181 et seq; 30 USC 351 et seq; 31 USC 9701 et seq; 43 USC 1301 et seq; 43 USC 1331 et seq; 5 USC 301 et seq 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 ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 11/29/05 70 FR 71421 2nd ANPRM 04/07/06 71 FR 17774 ANPRM Comment Period End 06/06/06 Final Action 07/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Local, State Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Lead Regulatory Specialist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-0165 Phone: 303 231-3211 Fax: 303 231-3781 Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AC29 _______________________________________________________________________ 1864. VALUATION OF OIL FROM INDIAN LEASES Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 61 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 1010-AD00 _______________________________________________________________________ 1865. PROTECTION OF MARINE MAMMALS AND ENDANGERED SPECIES Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would revise subpart B to require lessees to provide information on the requirements of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). It identifies environmental, monitoring, and mitigation information that lessees must submit with exploration and development and production. The proposed rule would ensure that lessees conduct their activities in a manner consistent with the provisions of the ESA and MMPA. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/06/05 70 FR 52953 NPRM Comment Period End 11/07/05 Final Rule 12/00/06 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: 703 787-1604 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD10 _______________________________________________________________________ 1866. REVISIONS TO RULES GOVERNING PLATFORMS AND STRUCTURES AND PIPELINES Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The proposed revisions are necessary because of aging OCS infrastructure and the movement of OCS facilities into deeper waters through the use of new technology. These proposed revisions would require lease operators and pipeline [[Page 73479]] right-of-way holders to: (1) Submit information on the structural integrity of their OCS platforms; (2) submit an inspection program to MMS yearly; (3) provide additional information if they propose using unbonded flexible pipe or install pipeline risers on floating platforms. The proposed rule, at the request of industry, incorporates an industry-developed document into our regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/03/06 71 FR 37874 NPRM Comment Period End 09/01/06 Final Action 04/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Larry Ake, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20070 Phone: 703 787-1567 RIN: 1010-AD18 _______________________________________________________________________ 1867. OIL AND GAS WELL CEMENTING REQUIREMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250.198; 30 CFR 250.415 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: MMS is proposing to incorporate by reference the First Edition of the American Petroleum Institute's Recommended Practice for Cementing Shallow Water Flow Zones in Deep Water Wells (API RP 65) into its regulations. This action will establish a series of best cementing practices for lessees to evaluate when cementing wells in deep water areas of the OCS that are prone to shallow water flow. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/22/06 71 FR 29280 NPRM Comment Period End 07/21/06 Final Action 02/00/07 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: 703 787-1604 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD19 _______________________________________________________________________ 1868. REPORTING AMENDMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 2107; 25 USC 396; 30 USC 1023; 30 USC 1751(a); 30 USC 189; 30 USC 190; 30 USC 359; 31 USC 3716; 43 USC 1334; 44 USC 3505(a); 5 USC 301 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206; 30 CFR 210; 30 CFR 216; 30 CFR 218 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would amend current reporting requirements to delete references to old reports, designations, systems, and codes; and add new ones as needed. MMS faces substantial risk if it does not provide regulatory authority for the current reporting scheme. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/07/06 71 FR 38545 Final Action 03/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Lead Regulatory Specialist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-0165 Phone: 303 231-3211 Fax: 303 231-3781 Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD20 _______________________________________________________________________ 1869. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE FOR OIL AND GAS AND SULPHUR OPERATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule incorporates the new editions of 11 American Petroleum Institute documents and 9 measurement standards. All of these documents are currently incorporated by reference in regulations governing oil and gas and sulfur operations in the OCS. Additionally, the final rule incorporates the reaffirmed edition of 27 measurement documents currently incorporated by reference. MMS looked at the non- rulemaking alternative of taking no action. This rule is important because it will provide the oil and gas industry with uniform guidelines and up-to-date requirements for design, construction, operation, and maintenance of equipment OCS facilities. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Wilbon A. Rhone, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 703 787-1587 RIN: 1010-AD24 _______________________________________________________________________ 1870. GEOTHERMAL VALUATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 202; 30 CFR 206; 30 CFR 210; 30 CFR 212 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The current MMS regulations for geothermal valuation and reporting must be changed to implement the recently passed Energy Policy Act of 2005. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 changes the methodology for geothermal valuation and simplifies the calculations for geothermal resources, for both direct use and electrical-generation purposes Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/21/06 71 FR 41515 Final Rule 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Lead Regulatory Specialist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-0165 [[Page 73480]] Phone: 303 231-3211 Fax: 303 231-3781 Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD32 _______________________________________________________________________ 1871. [bull] DEBT COLLECTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 89-508 CFR Citation: 30 CFR 218 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Current MMS regulations do not contain a debt collection rule as required by the Federal Claims Collection Act of 1966 (Pub. L. 89- 508, 80 Stat. 308), as amended by the Debt Collection Act of 1982 and the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996. This rulemaking will satisfy those statutory requirements. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 06/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Lead Regulatory Specialist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-0165 Phone: 303 231-3211 Fax: 303 231-3781 Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD36 _______________________________________________________________________ 1872. [bull] INCREASE IN MAXIMUM DAILY CIVIL PENALTY AMOUNT Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: PL 101-380 CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250; 30 CFR 253 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule complies with the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 by establishing procedures for adjusting civil penalty amounts based upon the Consumer Price Index. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Joanne McCammon, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20070 Phone: 703 787-1292 RIN: 1010-AD39 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Long-Term Actions Minerals Management Service (MMS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1873. 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 12/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Lead Regulatory Specialist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-0165 Phone: 303 231-3211 Fax: 303 231-3781 Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AC31 _______________________________________________________________________ 1874. FEDERAL SODIUM AND POTASSIUM VALUATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will: (1) Create valuation rules for sodium and potassium minerals, which are currently subject to generic regulations governing solid minerals; (2) make existing rules more specific and clear. This rule would affect all lessees because they would have to comply when computing Federal production royalties. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: State Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Lead Regulatory Specialist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-0165 Phone: 303 231-3211 Fax: 303 231-3781 Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD21 [[Page 73481]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions Minerals Management Service (MMS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1875. INCIDENT REPORTING Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 04/17/06 71 FR 19640 Final Action Effective 07/17/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray Phone: 703 787-1604 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AC57 _______________________________________________________________________ 1876. PROPRIETARY TERMS AND DATA DISCLOSURE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250; 30 CFR 251 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 03/30/06 71 FR 16033 Final Action Effective 05/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray Phone: 703 787-1604 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AC81 _______________________________________________________________________ 1877. DATA RELEASE AND DEFINITIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 subpart A Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 04/25/06 71 FR 23858 Final Action Effective 05/25/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray Phone: 703 787-1604 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AC99 _______________________________________________________________________ 1878. PROVIDING CONTACT INFORMATION TO MMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 30 CFR 290 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 08/31/06 71 FR 51749 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt Phone: 303 231-3211 Fax: 303 231-3781 Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD22 _______________________________________________________________________ 1879. COST RECOVERY FOR PLANS, PERMITS, AND INSPECTIONS FOR OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 07/19/06 71 FR 40904 Final Action Effective 09/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State Agency Contact: Angela Mazzullo Phone: 703 787-1691 RIN: 1010-AD23 _______________________________________________________________________ 1880. DEBT COLLECTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 30 CFR 218 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 08/14/06 71 FR 46398 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt Phone: 303 231-3211 Fax: 303 231-3781 Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD35 BILLING CODE 4310--MR--S _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) _______________________________________________________________________ 1881. ABANDONED COAL REFUSE SITES Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 786; 30 CFR 829; 30 CFR 701 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 12/00/06 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 Andrew DeVito, Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Washington, DC 22222 Phone: 202 208-2701 Email: adevito@osmre.gov RIN: 1029-AB70 [[Page 73482]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1882. PLACEMENT OF EXCESS SPOIL Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 62 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 1029-AC04 _______________________________________________________________________ 1883. [bull] PERMIT APPLICATION PACKAGES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 3o USC 1201 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 740; 30 CFR, 942; 30 CFR 947 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: OSM is proposing revisions to its regulations governing the number of copies of a permit application that must be submitted to OSM. The number is being reduced to one original and two copies in order to conform to OMB regulations at 5 CFR 1320.5(d)(2)(iii). Since our submission requirements are found in our regulations, rulemaking is required to make the change. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: John Trelease, Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-2783 Email: jtreleas@osmre.gov RIN: 1029-AC51 _______________________________________________________________________ 1884. [bull] OWNERSHIP, CONTROL, AND TRANSFER, ASSIGNMENT, OR SALE OF PERMIT RIGHTS 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: This rule would amend the definitions pertaining to ownership, control, and transfer, assignment, or sale of permit rights and revise OSM's regulatory provisions governing permit eligibility determinations; improvidently issued permits; ownership or control challenges; post-permit issuance actions and requirements; transfer, assignment or sale of permit rights; application and permit information; and alternative enforcement. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/07 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: 859 260-8427 Email: ebandy@osmre.gov RIN: 1029-AC52 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) _______________________________________________________________________ 1885. REVEGETATION Priority: Other Significant 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 03/17/05 70 FR 13076 Final Rule 12/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1886. FEE ALLOCATION RULE Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 870; 30 CFR 872 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule sets forth the criteria and procedures that we are proposing to use to establish fees under the abandoned mine reclamation program provisions of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). The fixed-rate fees established under SMCRA expire soon. However, SMCRA requires that, for coal produced after the expiration date, a new fee rate be established to continue to provide for transfers from the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund to the Combined Benefit Fund. This proposed rule would implement that requirement. We are also proposing to revise our regulations governing allocation and disposition of the fees collected and of other AML Fund income. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/17/04 Final Action 08/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Dennis Rice, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-2829 [[Page 73483]] Email: drice@osmre.gov RIN: 1029-AC47 _______________________________________________________________________ 1887. TENNESSE FEDERAL PROGRAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 942 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: OSM intends to propose revisions to its regulations governing surface coal mining operations in the state of Tennessee. The revisions would: (1) Provide an alternative bonding mechanism for the treatment of acid mine drainage and (2) revise other requirements for the amount of ground cover required during revegetation when the postmining land use is wildlife habitat, undeveloped land, recreation use, or forest land. The proposed revisions should promote reforestation of mined land in Tennessee. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/06/06 71 FR 17682 Final Action 02/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: State Agency Contact: Tim Dieringer, Field Office Director, Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 710 Locust Street, 2nd Floor, Knoxville, TN 37902 Phone: 865-545-4103 Email: tdieringer@osmre.gov RIN: 1029-AC50 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Long-Term Actions Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) _______________________________________________________________________ 1888. [bull] 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 if ``Indian 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 1989 Indian 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 12/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Vermell Davis, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-2802 Email: gvdavis@osmre.gov RIN: 1029-AC53 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) _______________________________________________________________________ 1889. FINANCIAL ASSURANCES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 30 CFR 773; 30 CFR 780; 30 CFR 784; 30 CFR 800 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 08/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: State Agency Contact: Dennis Rice Phone: 202 208-2829 Email: drice@osmre.gov RIN: 1029-AC05 _______________________________________________________________________ 1890. OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 30 CFR 701; 30 CFR 773; 30 CFR 774; 30 CFR 778; 30 CFR 843; 30 CFR 847 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 08/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Earl Bandy Phone: 859 260-8427 Email: ebandy@osmre.gov RIN: 1029-AC08 BILLING CODE 4310--05--S [[Page 73484]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Prerule Stage Bureau of Reclamation (RB) _______________________________________________________________________ 1891. REGULATING NON-CONTRACT USE OF COLORADO RIVER WATER IN THE LOWER BASIN Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 373; 43 USC 485; 43 USC 617; 5 USC 552 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 415 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The rule is needed to prevent non-contract use of Colorado River water and motivate non-contract well users to sign subcontracts authorizing them to use water. Arizona, California, and Nevada all recognize that action is necessary to stop non-contract use of Colorado River water in the Lower Basin. There is no viable alternative to a rule for addressing non-contract use. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 12/00/06 ANPRM Comment Period End 02/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Margot Selig, Regional Economist, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Box 61470, Boulder City, NV 89006-1470 Phone: 702 293-8192 RIN: 1006-AA50 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage Bureau of Reclamation (RB) _______________________________________________________________________ 1892. IMPLEMENATION OF THE TRUCKEE RIVER OPERATING AGREEMENT Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 104 Stat 3294 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 419 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would implement the Truckee River Operating Agreement in accordance with the Truckee-Carson-Pyramid Lake Water Rights Settlement Act of 1990. The Agreement's primary purposes are to modify reservoir operations in the Truckee River basin, enhance conditions for threatened and endangered fish species, increase drought protection, improve water quality, and enhance stream flows. The Agreement was signed by the Department of the Interior, the States of California and Nevada, the Truckee Meadows Water Authority, and the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kenneth Parr, Manager, Special Projects, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Lahontan Basin Area Office, 705 North Plaza Street, Room 320, Carson City, NV 89701-4015 Phone: 775 882-3436 RIN: 1006-AA48 _______________________________________________________________________ 1893. USE OF RECLAMATION LAND, FACILITIES, AND WATER BODIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 373; 43 USC 387; 43 USC 395; 43 USC 9701 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 429 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will revise the current regulations to clarify and streamline the procedures for processing rights-of-use applications. The revision will: (1) Incorporate changes to Office of Management and Budget Circular A-25; (2) Clarify what are authorized uses of lands, facilities, and water bodies; (3) Expand methods for establishing the value of the rights of use; (4) Outline a process for applying for a right of use; and (5) Add a requirement to use Reclamation's form 7- 2540, for short-term uses, and SF 299 for long-term uses, in accordance with the President's Memorandum on Improving Broadband Deployment on Federal Lands. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/07 NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Marian Mather, Policy Analyst, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Denver Federal Center - 84-5300, Denver, CO 80225 Phone: 303 445-2895 Fax: 303 445-6690 Email: mmather@do.usbr.gov RIN: 1006-AA51 _______________________________________________________________________ 1894. [bull] INCLUSION OF HOOVER DAM UNDER 43 CFR PART 423 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 373b; 16 USC 460 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 421; 43 CFR 423 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would include Hoover Dam within the applicability of the recently-issued ``Public Conduct on Bureau of Reclamation Facilities, Lands, and Waterbodies'' (43 CFR part 423), which currently applies to all Reclamation facilities except Hoover Dam. Reclamation initially decided not to include the Hoover Dam area under the new rule because that area was already subject to an existing public conduct rule. However, Reclamation has since determined that, primarily for reasons of consistency in agency-wide law enforcement, it will be preferable to make all Reclamation projects subject to the same set of public conduct regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Gary Anderson, Policy Analyst, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, P.O. Box 25007, Denver, CO 80225-0007 Phone: 303 445-2891 Email: ganderson@do.usbr.gov RIN: 1006-AA52 [[Page 73485]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions Bureau of Reclamation (RB) _______________________________________________________________________ 1895. PUBLIC CONDUCT ON BUREAU OF RECLAMATION FACILITIES, LANDS, AND WATERBODIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 43 CFR 423; 43 CFR 429 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Rule 04/17/06 71 FR 19790 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Gary Anderson Phone: 303 445-2891 RIN: 1006-AA45 BILLING CODE 4310--09--S _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Prerule Stage Bureau of Land Management (BLM) _______________________________________________________________________ 1896. [bull] NONCOMPETITIVE LEASING: FRINGE ACREAGE LEASES AND LEASE MODIFICATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 30 USC 181 et seq CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3510 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will amend the procedures for phosphate lease modifications to allow adjustments of lease boundaries to facilitate the ultimate maximum recovery of mineral deposits within a lease, consistent with the protection and use of other natural resources and the protection and preservation of the environment. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None URL For Public Comments: www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: George F. Brown, Assistant Director, Fluid Leasable Minerals, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1800 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 653-2127 RIN: 1004-AD91 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage Bureau of Land Management (BLM) _______________________________________________________________________ 1897. MINING CLAIMS UNDER THE GENERAL MINING LAW; SURFACE MANAGEMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 30 USC 21 et seq; 43 USC 1701 et seq CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3800 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking will determine whether or to what degree the Department of the Interior will charge fair market value for the surface use of unclaimed lands and lands where claims have been determined to be invalid for mining activities involving locatable minerals under the Mining Law. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Scott Haight, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, P.O. Box 1160, Lewistown, MT 59547 Phone: 406 538-1930 Email: scott--haight@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD69 _______________________________________________________________________ 1898. OIL AND GAS LEASING IN THE NATIONAL PETROLEUM RESERVE--ALASKA Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1733; 43 USC 1740; 43 USC 6508 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3130 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will establish new administrative procedures for the efficient transfer, consolidation, segregation, suspension, and unitization of Federal leases in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska. It will implement section 347 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Greg Noble, Chief, Energy Branch, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, AK-941, 6881 Abbott Loop, Anchorage, AK 99507-2599 Phone: 907 267-1429 RIN: 1004-AD78 _______________________________________________________________________ 1899. MINERAL LANDS AVAILABLE FOR LOCATING LODE AND PLACER MINING CLAIMS AND MILL AND TUNNEL SITES; SPECIAL LAWS IN ADDITION TO FLPMA THAT REQUIRE RECORDING OR NOTICE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 30 USC 122; 30 USC 22 et seq; 30 USC 521 to 525; 30 USC 611 to 615; 30 USC 621 to 625; 43 USC 1201; 43 USC 299 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3710; 43 CFR 3720; 43 CFR 3730; 43 CFR 3810; 43 CFR 3820; 43 CFR 3830; 43 CFR 3839 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will amend the regulations on locating, filing, and maintaining mining claims or sites by consolidating the remaining provisions scattered in various portions of Groups 3700 and 3800 that address lands available for location of mining claims [[Page 73486]] or sites, and certain statutes requiring a mining claimant to meet them in order to maintain claim. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None URL For Public Comments: www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Roger A. Haskins, Mining Engineer, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., 501 LS, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-0355 Fax: 202 653-7397 Email: roger--haskins@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD79 _______________________________________________________________________ 1900. RIGHTS-OF-WAY, PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES; RIGHTS-OF-WAY UNDER THE MINERAL LEASING ACT; LINEAR RIGHT-OF-WAY RENTAL PAYMENT SCHEDULE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740; PL 109-58, Energy Policy Act of 2005, sec 367 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2800; 43 CFR 2880 Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 8, 2006. Final rule required by Energy Policy Act of 2005, Sec. 267, by August 8, 2006. Abstract: This advance notice of proposed rulemaking will seek public comments and suggestions on how to update the linear right-of-way payment schedule covering most linear rights-of-way granted under section 28 of the Mineral Leasing Act and title V of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act for facilities such as power lines, fiber optic lines, pipelines, roads, and ditches. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 04/27/06 71 FR 24836 NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None URL For Public Comments: www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Ron Montagna, Supervisory Realty Specialist, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., 1000 LS, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-7782 Fax: 202 452-7708 Email: ron--montana@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD87 _______________________________________________________________________ 1901. [bull] OIL SHALE LEASING AND OPERATIONS Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 63 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 1004-AD90 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage Bureau of Land Management (BLM) _______________________________________________________________________ 1902. OIL AND GAS ONSHORE ORDER NO. 1 Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1740 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3164 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule would clarify the schedule for submitting and 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. The rule is a joint rule with the U.S. Forest Service. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/27/05 70 FR 43349 Commend Period Extended 08/26/05 70 FR 50262 Second NPRM 03/13/06 71 FR 12656 Comment Period End 04/12/06 Final Rule 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: James Burd, Natural Resource Specialist, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, MS 501 LS1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-5017 RIN: 1004-AD59 _______________________________________________________________________ 1903. PERMITS FOR RECREATION ON PUBLIC LANDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 460l-6a; 43 USC 1740; P L 108-447 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2930 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will implement the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act of 2004 (the Act), which replaces the permit fee authority of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act, by changing the authority references in the regulations. The rule will also establish a $100 maximum penalty for a first offender's failure to pay a recreation fee, in accordance with the Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/22/05 70 FR 70570 Commend Period Extended 01/18/06 71 FR 2899 NPRM Comment Period End 01/24/06 Comment Period End 03/20/06 Final Rule 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Anthony Bobo, Recreation Specialist, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street N.W., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-0333 Fax: 202 452-7709 Email: anthony--bobo@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD68 [[Page 73487]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1904. SEGREGATION OF LANDS PROPOSED FOR SALE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2091; 43 CFR 2710 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: BLM is issuing this final rule to extend the time period for land segregations from 270 days to 2 years to facilitate the processing of land sales applications. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Rule 12/00/06 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-AD74 _______________________________________________________________________ 1905. GEOTHERMAL RESOURCE LEASING; GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES UNIT AGREEMENTS: UNPROVEN AREAS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1001 et seq; 43 USC 1740; PL 109-58, Energy Policy Act of 2005, sec 221 et seq CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3200; 43 CFR 3280 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The rule will implement changes in geothermal leasing and geothermal unitization regulations--an all competitive leasing system, new royalty and fee structures, and production incentives--required by the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and will also include some other technical changes. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Act), subtitle B, Geothermal Energy, requires new regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/21/06 71 FR 41542 NPRM Comment Period End 09/19/06 Final Rule 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None URL For Public Comments: www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Kermit Witherbee, National Geothermal Program Manager, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., 501 LS, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-0385 Fax: 202 452-0386 Email: kermit--witherbee@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD86 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions Bureau of Land Management (BLM) _______________________________________________________________________ 1906. GRAZING ADMINISTRATION--EXCLUSIVE OF ALASKA Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4100 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 07/12/06 71 FR 39401 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ted Hudson Phone: 202 452-5042 Fax: 202 653-5287 Email: ted--hudson@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD42 _______________________________________________________________________ 1907. ALASKA NATIVE VETERAN ALLOTMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2568 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Rule 09/14/06 71 FR 54199 Final Rule Effective 10/16/06 71 FR 56225 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Mike Haskins Phone: 907 271-3351 RIN: 1004-AD60 _______________________________________________________________________ 1908. MARGINAL OIL/GAS ROYALTY RATE REDUCTION PROGRAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3103.4-2 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn-No Further Action Scheduled at This Time 08/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Rudy Baier Phone: 202 653-2153 RIN: 1004-AD65 _______________________________________________________________________ 1909. PUBLIC LANDS AND RESOURCES; LAW ENFORCEMENT--CRIMINAL; RECREATION PROGRAMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 43 CFR 9268 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn-no Action Expected Before Summer 2007 08/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Felicia Probert Phone: 208 387-5131 Fax: 208 387-5136 Email: felicia.probert@nifc.blm.gov Keith Aller Phone: 202 501-4819 Fax: 202 502-2582 Email: keith--aller@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD66 [[Page 73488]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1910. HEAVY OIL ROYALTY REDUCTION PROGRAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3103 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn-No Further Action Scheduled at This Time 08/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State Agency Contact: Rudy Baier Phone: 202 653-2153 RIN: 1004-AD67 _______________________________________________________________________ 1911. SALES OF FOREST PRODUCTS; PREPARATION FOR SALE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 43 CFR 5420 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 05/26/06 71 FR 30291 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kenny W. McDaniel Phone: 202 452-5097 Fax: 202 452-7702 Email: kenny--mcdaniel@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD70 _______________________________________________________________________ 1912. OIL AND GAS; COMBINED HYDROCARBONS LEASING; TAR SANDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3141 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Rule 05/18/06 71 FR 28778 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ron Teseneer Phone: 202 452-5094 Fax: 202 653-7397 Email: ron--teseneer@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD76 _______________________________________________________________________ 1913. GAS HYDRATE PRODUCTION INCENTIVES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3100 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM Comment Period End 04/07/06 Withdrawn by a finding under Section 353 of the Energy Policy Act. 08/04/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Thomas J. Zelenka Phone: 202 452-0334 Email: thomas--zelenka@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD81 _______________________________________________________________________ 1914. ENHANCED OIL AND NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION THROUGH CARBON DIOXIDE INJECTION Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3100 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM Comment Period End 04/07/06 Withdrawn by a Finding Under Section 354 of the Energy Policy Act 08/04/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Thomas J. Zelenka Phone: 202 452-0334 Email: thomas--zelenka@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD82 _______________________________________________________________________ 1915. RIGHTS-OF-WAY, PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES; RIGHTS-OF-WAY UNDER THE MINERAL LEASING ACT Priority: Routine and Frequent CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2800; 43 CFR 2880 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn - no further action expected before mid-2007 08/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kelly D. Odom Phone: 202 452-5028 Fax: 202 653-5287 Email: kelly--odom@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD84 _______________________________________________________________________ 1916. SALES: FEDERAL LAND POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2710 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn - no action expected before Summer 2007. 08/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jeff O. Holdren Phone: 202 452-7779 Fax: 202 452-7708 Email: jeff--holdren@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD88 _______________________________________________________________________ 1917. COLOR-OF-TITLE AND OMITTED LANDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2540 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn-No Action Expected Before Summer 2007 08/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jeff O. Holdren Phone: 202 452-7779 Fax: 202 452-7708 Email: jeff--holdren@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD89 BILLING CODE 4310--84--S [[Page 73489]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions Office of the Secretary (OS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1918. MAKING MOTION PICTURES, TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS, OR SOUNDTRACKS ON DOI LANDS Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 43 CFR 5 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 04/13/06 71 FR 19127 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jerry Case Phone: 202 208-4206 RIN: 1093-AA10 [FR Doc. 06-7682 Filed 12-08-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-10-S