[April 24, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 78)] [Unified Agenda] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [frwais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID: f:ua060411.wais] [Page 22764-22846] Department of the Interior ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Part XI ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Semiannual Regulatory Agenda [[Page 22764]] DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI) _______________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of the Secretary 25 CFR Ch. I 30 CFR Chs. II and VII 36 CFR Ch. I 43 CFR Subtitle A, Chs. I and II 48 CFR Ch. 14 50 CFR Chs. I and IV Semiannual Regulatory Agenda AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Interior. ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda. _______________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY: This notice provides the semiannual agenda of rules scheduled for review or development between spring 2006 and fall 2006. 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 Regulatory Affairs, 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. Richard A. Stephan, Federal Register Liaison Officer. Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1467 Hydropower Licensing: Conditions and Prescriptions.................................... 1090-AA91 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1468 Natural Resource Damage Assessments: Type B Procedures................................ 1090-AA29 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1469 Department Hearings and Appeals; Procedures Applicable in Adjudications Before the 1090-AA73 Hearings Division..................................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Hearings and Appeals--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1470 Procedures Applicable in Adjudications Before the Hearings Division................... 1094-AA52 1471 Special Procedures for Public Lands and Surface Mining Cases.......................... 1094-AA53 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Hearings and Appeals--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1472 Equal Access to Justice Act........................................................... 1094-AA49 1473 Hydropower Licensing Hearings Process................................................. 1094-AA51 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 22765]] Office of the Special Trustee--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1474 American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act...................................... 1035-AA05 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1475 Release of Captive-Reared Mallards.................................................... 1018-AI05 1476 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Conservation Education................. 1018-AI66 1477 General Permit Procedures; Revision to Appeal Process for Migratory Bird Permits...... 1018-AU19 1478 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................................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1479 List of Migratory Birds............................................................... 1018-AB72 1480 Seizure and Forfeiture Procedures..................................................... 1018-AC89 1481 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)....................... 1018-AD87 1482 U.S. Proposals for CITES Appendix III; American Eel................................... 1018-AF09 1483 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......................... 1484 Humane and Healthful Transport of Wild Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, and Amphibians to the 1018-AF27 United States......................................................................... 1485 Importation of Captive-Bred Exotic Birds Into the United States From Breeding 1018-AF44 Facilities in Other Countries......................................................... 1486 Importation, Exportation, and Transportation of Wildlife.............................. 1018-AF46 1487 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......................................................... 1488 Wild Bird Conservation Act: Review of Approved List of Captive-Bred Species........... 1018-AG64 1489 Addition of Black Carp to the List of Injurious Wildlife.............................. 1018-AG70 1490 Corrections to Rights-of-Way Regulations.............................................. 1018-AI12 1491 North American Wetlands Conservation Act and Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation 1018-AI13 Act Grant Administration Policies..................................................... 1492 Import of Polar Bear Trophies From Canada; Findings for the Gulf of Boothia and 1018-AI65 Western Hudson Populations............................................................ 1493 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Downlisting the Wood Bison From 1018-AI83 Endangered to Threatened.............................................................. 1494 Migratory Bird Permits; Revisions to General Exceptions............................... 1018-AI96 1495 Migratory Bird Permits; Regulations Governing Possession of Migratory Birds for 1018-AI97 Educational Purposes.................................................................. 1496 Humane and Healthful Transport of Wild Mammals and Birds to the United States......... 1018-AJ24 1497 Injurious Wildlife Species; Boiga Snakes.............................................. 1018-AT28 1498 Adding Silver Carp to the List of Injurious Wildlife.................................. 1018-AT29 1499 Wild Bird Conservation Act; Review of Regulations To Allow Imports of Exotic Wild 1018-AT30 Birds................................................................................. 1500 Marine Mammals; Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Termination of 1018-AT34 the Southern Sea Otter Translocation Program.......................................... 1501 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Virginia Northern Flying 1018-AT37 Squirrel From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species........................... 1502 Revised Definition of ``Destruction or Adverse Modification'' for Endangered Species 1018-AT50 Act Section 7 Consultations........................................................... 1503 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Special Rule Reclassifying Argentinian 1018-AT56 Broad-Snouted Caiman Population From Endangered to Threatened......................... 1504 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of Six Foreign Birds Under the 1018-AT62 Endangered Species Act................................................................ 1505 Migratory Bird Hunting: Revision of Language Used in Regulations for Approving 1018-AT67 Nontoxic Shot for Use in Waterfowl Hunting............................................ 1506 Mosquito and Mosquito-Borne Disease Management........................................ 1018-AT72 1507 Strategic Growth of the National Wildlife Refuge System............................... 1018-AT73 1508 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Salt Creek Tiger Beetle Critical 1018-AT79 Habitat Designation................................................................... 1509 Marine Mammals: Proposed Incidental Take Authorization During Specified Activities; 1018-AT82 Beaufort Sea.......................................................................... [[Page 22766]] 1510 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Cui-ui From the List of 1018-AT85 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife.................................................... 1511 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... 1512 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designating Critical Habitat for the 1018-AT92 Willowy Monardella.................................................................... 1513 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designating Critical Habitat for the 1018-AT93 Alameda Whipsnake..................................................................... 1514 Protection of Bald Eagles; Definition................................................. 1018-AT94 1515 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C--Nonrural 1018-AT99 Determinations........................................................................ 1516 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............................................................................. 1517 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 4(d) Rule for the Pacific Coast 1018-AU11 Distinct Population Segment of the Western Snowy Plover............................... 1518 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting the Preble's Meadow Jumping 1018-AU12 Mouse................................................................................. 1519 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart 1018-AU15 D: 2007-2008 Subsistence Taking of Wildlife Regulations............................... 1520 Negotiation of Annual Funding Agreements With Tribes (Manual Chapter)................. 1018-AU16 1521 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Correction to the Grizzly Bear 1018-AU17 Entry in the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife............................... 1522 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AU32 Rota Bridled White-Eye................................................................ 1523 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Spikedace and 1018-AU33 Loachminnow........................................................................... 1524 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AU34 Yadeon's Piperia...................................................................... 1525 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of Critical Habitat for 1018-AU37 the Northern Spotted Owl.............................................................. 1526 Civil Procedures...................................................................... 1018-AU38 1527 CITES Appendix III Listing of Galax................................................... 1018-AU40 1528 Marine Mammals; Incidental Take During Specified Activities; Chukchi Sea.............. 1018-AU41 1529 Migratory Bird Hunting; 2006-2007 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations; State 1018-AU42 Frameworks, Tribal, Alaska Subsistence................................................ 1530 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Re-Evaluation of Final Listing 1018-AU43 Determination for Queen Charlotte Goshawk............................................. 1531 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for Suisun 1018-AU44 Thistle and Soft Birds Beak........................................................... 1532 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for 1018-AU45 Holmgren and Shivwits Milk Vetches.................................................... 1533 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for 1018-AU46 Alabama Beach Mouse................................................................... 1534 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revision of Critical Habitat 1018-AU48 Designation for the Wintering Piping Plover........................................... 1535 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...................................................................... 1536 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for the 1018-AU50 Laguna Mountains Skipper.............................................................. 1537 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for 1018-AU51 Braunton's Milk-Vetch and Lyon's Penchaeta............................................ 1538 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for the 1018-AU52 Canada Lynx........................................................................... 1539 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Great Lakes Distinct 1018-AU54 Population Segment of the Gray Wolf From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife.............................................................................. 1540 Federal Duck Stamp Contest Regulations................................................ 1018-AU56 1541 Migratory Bird Subsistence Harvest in Alaska; Spring/Summer Regulations for the 2007 1018-AU59 Season................................................................................ 1542 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Marbled Murrelet From 1018-AU60 the List of Endangered and Threatened Species......................................... 1543 2006-07 Refuge-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations......................... 1018-AU61 1544 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Amending the Formats of the Lists of 1018-AU62 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants......................................... 1545 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of 27 Species From the Federal 1018-AU64 List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife............................................ 1546 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential 1018-AU65 Experimental Population of Black-Footed Ferrets in Eastern Wyoming.................... 1547 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Idaho Springsnail From 1018-AU66 the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife........................................ 1548 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Maguire Daisy From the 1018-AU67 List of Endangered and Threatened Plants.............................................. [[Page 22767]] 1549 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of a Nonessential 1018-AU68 Experimental Population of the Rio Grande Silvery Minnow in Texas..................... 1550 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Reclassification of the 1018-AU69 Running Buffalo Clover From Endangered to Threatened.................................. 1551 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska; Makhnati Island Area... 1018-AU70 1552 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska: 2008-2009 Subsistence 1018-AU71 Taking of Fish and Shellfish Regulations.............................................. 1553 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for 1018-AU72 Astragalus Desereticus (Deseret Milk-Vetch)........................................... 1554 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing and Critical Habitat for Arctic 1018-AU73 Grayling.............................................................................. 1555 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for the 1018-AU74 Hine's Emerald Dragonfly.............................................................. 1556 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Comal Springs 1018-AU75 Dryopid Beetle, Comal Springs Riffle Beetle, and Peck's Cave Amphipod................. 1557 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for 1018-AU76 Catesbaea Melanocarpa................................................................. 1558 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for Hidden 1018-AU77 Lake Bluecurls, Vail Lake Ceanothus, and Mexican Flannelbush.......................... 1559 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for Guajon 1018-AU78 1560 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for Cape 1018-AU79 Sable Seaside Sparrow................................................................. 1561 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for Bear 1018-AU80 Valley Sandwort, Southern Mountain Wild-Buckwheat, and Ash-Grey Indian Paintbrush..... 1562 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for 1018-AU81 Tidewater Goby........................................................................ 1563 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for 1018-AU82 Alabama Sturgeon...................................................................... 1564 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for 1018-AU83 Monterey Spineflower.................................................................. 1565 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for 1018-AU84 Nevin's Barberry...................................................................... 1566 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for 1018-AU85 Flatwoods Salamander.................................................................. 1567 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for San 1018-AU86 Diego Thornmint....................................................................... 1568 Critical Habitat Designation for Five Endangered Freshwater Mussels and Two Threatened 1018-AU87 Freshwater Mussels in Georgia, Florida, and Alabama................................... 1569 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Determination and Critical 1018-AU88 Habitat Designation for Georgia Pigtoe and Interrupted Rocksnail...................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1570 Federal Falconry Standards and Falconry Permitting.................................... 1018-AG11 1571 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Statuses of 12 Species of 1018-AG23 Picture-Wing Flies From the Hawaiian Islands.......................................... 1572 National Wildlife Refuge System; Appropriate Refuge Uses.............................. 1018-AG46 1573 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Johnston's Frankenia 1018-AH53 From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species.................................... 1574 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the Gila Trout From 1018-AH57 Endangered to Threatened With a Special Rule.......................................... 1575 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........................................................... 1576 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of Two Australian Parakeets 1018-AI04 From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species.................................... 1577 Migratory Bird Hunting and Permits; Regulations for Managing Harvest of Light Goose 1018-AI07 Populations........................................................................... 1578 Migratory Bird Permits; Regulations for Managing Resident Canada Geese Populations.... 1018-AI32 1579 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the Florida 1018-AI41 Distinct Population Segment of the American Crocodile From Endangered to Threatened... 1580 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Policy for Enhancement-of-Survival 1018-AI67 Permits for Foreign Species Listed Under the Endangered Species Act................... 1581 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AI71 San Diego Fairy Shrimp................................................................ 1582 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AI72 California Gnatcatcher................................................................ 1583 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of the Arizona Agave......... 1018-AI79 [[Page 22768]] 1584 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Nonessential Experimental Population of 1018-AI80 the Northern Aplomado Falcon.......................................................... 1585 Migratory Bird Permits; Military Readiness Exemption.................................. 1018-AI92 1586 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting the Eastern Distinct 1018-AJ03 Population Segment of the Gray Wolf................................................... 1587 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of the Western Distinct 1018-AJ04 Population Segment of the Gray Wolf................................................... 1588 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removing the Mexican Bobcat From the 1018-AT31 List of Endangered Wildlife........................................................... 1589 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Yellowstone Grizzly Bear 1018-AT38 Population From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife........................ 1590 Migratory Bird Permits; Changes in Regulations Governing Raptor Propagation........... 1018-AT60 1591 Regulations To Implement the Captive Wildlife Safety Act.............................. 1018-AT69 1592 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designating Critical Habitat for St. 1018-AT90 Andrew Beach Mouse, Perdido Key Beach Mouse, and Choctawhatchee Beach Mouse........... 1593 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart 1018-AT98 D; 2006-2007 Subsistence Taking of Wildlife Regulations............................... 1594 Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Permit Requirement for Conservation Easement Lands.... 1018-AU08 1595 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)........ 1596 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.................................................... 1597 National Wildlife Refuge System; Mission, Goals, and Purposes......................... 1018-AU24 1598 National Wildlife Refuge System; Wildlife-Dependent Recreation (Hunting and Fishing, 1018-AU25 Wildlife Observation and Photography, Environmental Education, and Interpretation).... 1599 National Wildlife Refuge System; Wilderness Stewardship............................... 1018-AU27 1600 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........................................................................... 1601 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revision of Critical Habitat 1018-AU47 Designation for the Kootenai River White Sturgeon..................................... 1602 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska: 2007-2008 Subsistence 1018-AU57 Taking of Fish and Shellfish Regulations.............................................. 1603 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Flat-Tailed Horned Lizard 1018-AU58 as Threatened......................................................................... 1604 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of Vacated Gray Wolf 1018-AU63 Regulations........................................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1605 Implementation of the 1994 Amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act............. 1018-AE72 1606 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. 1607 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.. 1608 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........ 1609 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting and Withdrawal of Proposed 1018-AI48 Critical Habitat for the Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy Owl................................. 1610 Revision of Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations........................................ 1018-AI98 1611 Revision of the Regulations Governing the Transport of Eagle Feathers................. 1018-AJ00 1612 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Amendment to the Nonessential 1018-AT36 Experimental Population Rule for the Mexican Gray Wolf................................ 1613 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Amendment to Manatee Protection Areas 1018-AT39 in Florida (Barge Canal Exception).................................................... 1614 Adding Bighead Carp to the List of Injurious Wildlife................................. 1018-AT49 1615 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential 1018-AU00 Experimental Population for the Topeka Shiner......................................... [[Page 22769]] 1616 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the Gray Bat From 1018-AU20 Endangered to Threatened.............................................................. 1617 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revisions to the Regulations Applicable 1018-AU29 to Permits Issued Under the Endangered Species Act.................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1618 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Tibetan Antelope....................... 1018-AF49 1619 U.S. Proposals for CITES Appendix III; Certain Turtle Species......................... 1018-AF69 1620 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of Endangered Status and 1018-AG16 Designation of Critical Habitat for the Gila Chub..................................... 1621 U.S. Proposals for CITES Appendix III; Black Cohosh................................... 1018-AI91 1622 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AJ11 San Jacinto Valley Crownscale......................................................... 1623 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Salt Creek Tiger Beetle.... 1018-AJ13 1624 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AJ16 California Red-Legged Frog............................................................ 1625 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Coachella Valley Milk-Vetch Critical 1018-AT74 Habitat Designation................................................................... 1626 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Thread-Leaved Brodiaea Critical Habitat 1018-AT75 Designation........................................................................... 1627 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AT78 San Miguel Island Fox, Santa Rosa Island Fox, Santa Cruz Island Fox, and Santa Catalina Island Fox................................................................... 1628 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska; Southwestern Alaska 1018-AT81 Coastal Areas......................................................................... 1629 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Arkansas River 1018-AT84 Shiner................................................................................ 1630 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AT86 Spreading Navarretia.................................................................. 1631 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designating Critical Habitat for 1018-AT88 Southwestern Willow Flycatcher........................................................ 1632 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Western Snowy 1018-AT89 Plover................................................................................ 1633 Migratory Bird Hunting; Approval of Four Shot Types or Alloys as Nontoxic............. 1018-AU04 1634 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart 1018-AU05 D: 2006-2007 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Shellfish Regulations..................... 1635 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 1018-AU23 California Tiger Salamander, Sonoma County Population................................. 1636 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Gunnison's Sage Grouse......... 1018-AU35 1637 Migratory Bird Subsistence Harvest in Alaska; Spring/Summer Annual Harvest Regulations 1018-AU39 for the 2006 Subsistence Season....................................................... 1638 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 5-Year Review of Foreign Species....... 1018-AU55 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Park Service--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1639 Revisions to Right-of-Way Regulations................................................. 1024-AD16 1640 Cost Recovery for Special Park Uses................................................... 1024-AD18 1641 Historic Preservation Certifications.................................................. 1024-AD24 1642 Vessel Management in Glacier Bay National Park........................................ 1024-AD25 1643 Making Pictures, Television Productions or Sound Tracks............................... 1024-AD30 1644 Disposition of Culturally Identifiable Human Remains.................................. 1024-AD31 1645 Backcountry Use Restrictions at Wupatki National Monument............................. 1024-AD33 1646 Olympic National Park Special Regulations............................................. 1024-AD35 1647 St. Croix National Scenic River Vessel Speed Limits................................... 1024-AD36 1648 Voyageurs National Park--Special Regulations.......................................... 1024-AD37 1649 National Park System Units in Alaska.................................................. 1024-AD38 1650 National Capitol Region--Parking...................................................... 1024-AD40 1651 Gateway National Recreation Area, Jamaica Bay Unit, Personal Watercraft Use........... 1024-AD41 [[Page 22770]] 1652 Gateway National Recreation Area, Sandy Hook Unit, Personal Watercraft Use............ 1024-AD42 1653 Making Motion Pictures, Television Productions, or Soundtracks on Department of the 1024-AD43 Interior Lands........................................................................ 1654 Olympic National Park Special Regulations--Cape Lookout National Seashore............. 1024-AD44 1655 Dry Tortugas National Park--Special Regulations....................................... 1024-AD45 1656 Fire Island National Seashore--Off-Road Driving Regulations........................... 1024-AD46 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Park Service--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1657 Gateway National Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft................................. 1024-AC95 1658 Curecanti Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft........................................ 1024-AC99 1659 Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act; Future Applicability.......... 1024-AD05 1660 Boating and Water Use Activities...................................................... 1024-AD07 1661 Native American Handicrafts........................................................... 1024-AD20 1662 Gulf Islands National Seashore: Personal Watercraft Use............................... 1024-AD21 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Park Service--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1663 Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore; Personal Watercraft................................ 1024-AC93 1664 Special Regulation for Dry Tortugas Park.............................................. 1024-AD32 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Indian Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1665 Irrigation Projects and Systems....................................................... 1076-AD44 1666 Tribal Revenue Allocation Plans....................................................... 1076-AE24 1667 Indian Country Law Enforcement........................................................ 1076-AE35 1668 Use or Distribution of Indian Judgment Funds.......................................... 1076-AE43 1669 Appeals From Administrative Actions................................................... 1076-AE48 1670 Unclaimed Moneys/Whereabouts Unknown.................................................. 1076-AE55 1671 Grazing Permits....................................................................... 1076-AE57 1672 Probate of Indian Estates, Except for Members of the Five Civilized Tribes............ 1076-AE59 1673 Tribal Probate Codes.................................................................. 1076-AE61 1674 Land Acquisition...................................................................... 1076-AE62 1675 Conveyances of Trust or Restricted Indian Land; Removal of Trust or Restricted Status. 1076-AE63 1676 Life Estates and Future Interests..................................................... 1076-AE64 1677 Trust Fund Accounting and Appeals..................................................... 1076-AE65 1678 Fee for Service....................................................................... 1076-AE66 1679 Law and Order on Indian Reservations.................................................. 1076-AE67 1680 Probate of Indian Estates--Appeals to the Office of Hearings and Appeals.............. 1076-AE71 1681 Leases and Permits.................................................................... 1076-AE73 1682 Indian Country Detention Facilities and Programs...................................... 1076-AE75 1683 Preference in Employment.............................................................. 1076-AE76 1684 Revision of the Membership Roll of the Eastern Band of Cherokee of North Carolina..... 1076-AE77 1685 Oil and Gas, Geothermal, and Solid Minerals Agreements................................ 1076-AE79 1686 Tribal Energy Resource Agreements..................................................... 1076-AE80 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 22771]] Bureau of Indian Affairs--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1687 Alaska Resupply Operation............................................................. 1076-AE04 1688 Leases and Permits on Indian Trust and Restricted Lands............................... 1076-AE36 1689 Preparation of Rolls of Indians....................................................... 1076-AE44 1690 Home-Living Programs and School Closure and Consolidation............................. 1076-AE51 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Indian Affairs--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1691 Certificates of Degree of Indian Blood................................................ 1076-AD97 1692 Standards for Approving Tribal Per Capita Distributions............................... 1076-AE45 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Indian Affairs--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1693 Indian Electric Power Utilities....................................................... 1076-AD45 1694 Reindeer in Alaska.................................................................... 1076-AE37 1695 Proclamation of Reservations.......................................................... 1076-AE40 1696 Leasing of Tribal Lands for Mineral Development....................................... 1076-AE68 1697 Terms and Conditions: Coal Leases..................................................... 1076-AE69 1698 Deposit of Proceeds From Lands Withdrawn for Native Selection......................... 1076-AE74 1699 Management of Tribal Assets of the Ute Indian Tribe................................... 1076-AE78 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Minerals Management Service--Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1700 Takes vs. Entitlements Reporting...................................................... 1010-AC29 1701 Requirements for Material, Personnel and Pipe Handling Operations..................... 1010-AD14 1702 Safety Management Systems............................................................. 1010-AD15 1703 Reduction in Oil and Gas Royalty Rates in the Outer Continental Shelf Under the Deep 1010-AD29 Water Royalty Relief Act.............................................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Minerals Management Service--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1704 Late and Overpayment Interest......................................................... 1010-AC27 1705 Prepayment of Royalties............................................................... 1010-AC31 1706 End-of-Life Royalty Relief............................................................ 1010-AC58 1707 Valuation of Oil From Indian Leases................................................... 1010-AD00 1708 Reduction to Royalty Relief in Special Circumstances.................................. 1010-AD02 1709 Leasing of Sulphur or Oil and Gas in the Outer Continental Shelf...................... 1010-AD06 1710 Pipeline Safety Rule Phase I.......................................................... 1010-AD11 1711 Oil and Gas Production Rates.......................................................... 1010-AD12 1712 Rights of Use and Easement............................................................ 1010-AD13 1713 Open and Nondiscriminatory Movement of Oil and Gas as Required by the Outer 1010-AD17 Continental Shelf Lands Act........................................................... 1714 Revisions to Rules Governing Platforms and Structures and Pipelines................... 1010-AD18 1715 Oil and Gas Well Cementing Requirements............................................... 1010-AD19 1716 Reporting Amendments.................................................................. 1010-AD20 1717 Alternate Energy-Related Uses on the Outer Continental Shelf.......................... 1010-AD30 [[Page 22772]] 1718 Geothermal Valuation.................................................................. 1010-AD32 1719 Deep Gas and Offshore Alaska Provisions............................................... 1010-AD33 1720 Revenue Sharing for Alternative Uses on the Outer Continental Shelf................... 1010-AD34 1721 Debt Collection....................................................................... 1010-AD35 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Minerals Management Service--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1722 Incident Reporting.................................................................... 1010-AC57 1723 Proprietary Terms and Data Disclosure................................................. 1010-AC81 1724 Data Release and Definitions.......................................................... 1010-AC99 1725 Protection of Marine Mammals and Endangered Species................................... 1010-AD10 1726 Providing Contact Information to MMS.................................................. 1010-AD22 1727 Cost Recovery for Plans, Permits, and Inspections for Oil and Gas Operations in the 1010-AD23 Outer Continental Shelf............................................................... 1728 Documents Incorporated by Reference for Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations............ 1010-AD24 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Minerals Management Service--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1729 Federal Sodium and Potassium Valuation................................................ 1010-AD21 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Minerals Management Service--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1730 Plans and Information................................................................. 1010-AC47 1731 Blowout Prevention for Production Tree Coiled Tubing Workover Operations.............. 1010-AC96 1732 Suspension of Operations for Ultra-Deep Drilling...................................... 1010-AD09 1733 Administrative Cost Recovery for OCS Oil and Gas Operations........................... 1010-AD16 1734 Reduction in Oil and Gas Royalty Rates in the Outer Continental Shelf Under the Deep 1010-AD25 Water Royalty Relief Act.............................................................. 1735 Temporary Waiver of OCS Oil and Gas Fees.............................................. 1010-AD27 1736 Relief or Reduction in Royalty Rates--New Deep Gas and Offshore Alaska Provisions..... 1010-AD31 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1737 Abandoned Coal Refuse Sites........................................................... 1029-AB70 1738 Placement of Excess Spoil............................................................. 1029-AC04 1739 Financial Assurances.................................................................. 1029-AC05 1740 Ownership and Control................................................................. 1029-AC08 1741 Tennesse Federal Program.............................................................. 1029-AC50 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 22773]] Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1742 Revegetation.......................................................................... 1029-AC02 1743 Fee Allocation Rule................................................................... 1029-AC47 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1744 Indian Lands.......................................................................... 1029-AB83 1745 Processing State Program Amendments................................................... 1029-AC06 1746 Civil Penalty Adjustments............................................................. 1029-AC48 1747 Transfer, Assignment, or Sale of Permit Rights........................................ 1029-AC49 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Reclamation--Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1748 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1749 Implemenation of the Truckee River Operating Agreement................................ 1006-AA48 1750 Use of Reclamation Lands, Facilities, and Water Surfaces.............................. 1006-AA51 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Reclamation--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1751 Public Conduct on Bureau of Reclamation Facilities, Lands and Waterbodies............. 1006-AA45 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Land Management--Prerule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1752 Gas Hydrate Production Incentives..................................................... 1004-AD81 1753 Enhanced Oil and Natural Gas Production Through Carbon Dioxide Injection.............. 1004-AD82 1754 Rights-of-Way, Principles and Procedures; Rights-of-Way Under the Mineral Leasing Act; 1004-AD87 Linear Right-of-Way Rental Payment Schedule........................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Land Management--Proposed Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1755 Oil and Gas Onshore Order No. 1....................................................... 1004-AD59 1756 Marginal Oil/Gas Royalty Rate Reduction Program....................................... 1004-AD65 1757 Public Lands and Resources; Law Enforcement--Criminal; Recreation Programs............ 1004-AD66 [[Page 22774]] 1758 Heavy Oil Royalty Reduction Program................................................... 1004-AD67 1759 Mining Claims Under the General Mining Law; Surface Management........................ 1004-AD69 1760 Oil and Gas Leasing in the National Petroleum Reserve--Alaska......................... 1004-AD78 1761 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............. 1762 Geothermal Resource Leasing; Geothermal Resources Unit Agreements: Unproven Areas..... 1004-AD86 1763 Sales: Federal Land Policy and Management Act......................................... 1004-AD88 1764 Color-of-Title and Omitted Lands...................................................... 1004-AD89 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Land Management--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1765 Grazing Administration--Exclusive of Alaska........................................... 1004-AD42 1766 Alaska Native Veteran Allotments...................................................... 1004-AD60 1767 Permits for Recreation on Public Lands................................................ 1004-AD68 1768 Sales of Forest Products; Preparation for Sale........................................ 1004-AD70 1769 Segregation of Lands Proposed for Sale................................................ 1004-AD74 1770 Oil and Gas; Combined Hydrocarbons Leasing; Tar Sands................................. 1004-AD76 1771 Rights-of-Way, Principles and Procedures; Rights-of-Way Under the Mineral Leasing Act. 1004-AD84 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bureau of Land Management--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1772 Cost Recovery; Mineral Filings and Operations......................................... 1004-AC64 1773 Appeals Procedures; Hearings Procedures............................................... 1004-AC99 1774 Mineral Patent Applications; Adverse Claims, Protests, and Conflicts.................. 1004-AD32 1775 Conservation; Helium Leasing.......................................................... 1004-AD35 1776 Stripper Well Royalty Reductions; Records Retention................................... 1004-AD71 1777 Mining Claim and Site Maintenance Fees--Fee Adjustment................................ 1004-AD75 1778 Application Procedures and Filing of Forms; Correction of State Office Address for 1004-AD77 Filings and Recordings................................................................ 1779 Onshore Oil and Gas Operations; Correcting Amendment.................................. 1004-AD80 1780 Oil and Gas Lease Acreage Limitation Exemptions; Reinstatement of Oil and Gas Leases.. 1004-AD83 1781 Application Procedures and Filing of Forms; Correction of State Office Address for 1004-AD85 Filings and Recordings................................................................ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1782 Making Motion Pictures, Television Productions, or Soundtracks on DOI Lands........... 1093-AA10 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 22775]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB) _______________________________________________________________________ 1467. 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 06/00/06 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 MIB, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 219-1136 Fax: 202 208-4867 RIN: 1090-AA91 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Long-Term Actions Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB) _______________________________________________________________________ 1468. 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 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB) _______________________________________________________________________ 1469. DEPARTMENT HEARINGS AND APPEALS; PROCEDURES APPLICABLE IN ADJUDICATIONS BEFORE THE HEARINGS DIVISION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 25 CFR 15; 30 CFR 301; 43 CFR 1850; 43 CFR 4 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 02/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Charles E. Breece Phone: 703 235-3810 RIN: 1090-AA73 BILLING CODE 4310--RK--S [[Page 22776]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) _______________________________________________________________________ 1470. PROCEDURES APPLICABLE IN ADJUDICATIONS BEFORE THE HEARINGS DIVISION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. 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: Will A. Irwin, Administrative Judge, Department of the Interior, Office of Hearings and Appeals, 801 N. Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 235-3750 RIN: 1094-AA52 _______________________________________________________________________ 1471. 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 06/00/06 Final Action 04/00/07 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 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) _______________________________________________________________________ 1472. EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/05/05 70 FR 58167 Final Action 02/08/06 71 FR 6364 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Will A. Irwin Phone: 703 235-3750 RIN: 1094-AA49 _______________________________________________________________________ 1473. HYDROPOWER LICENSING HEARINGS PROCESS Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 11/17/05 70 FR 69804 Interim Final Rule Effective 05/17/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Robert More Phone: 703 235-3810 RIN: 1094-AA51 BILLING CODE 4310--79--S _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions Office of the Special Trustee (OST) _______________________________________________________________________ 1474. AMERICAN INDIAN TRUST FUND MANAGEMENT REFORM ACT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 25 CFR 1200 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 03/28/06 71 FR 15338 Final Action Effective 03/28/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: James Richards Phone: 505 816-1377 Fax: 505 816-1091 RIN: 1035-AA05 BILLING CODE 4310--02--S [[Page 22777]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Prerule Stage United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1475. RELEASE OF CAPTIVE-REARED MALLARDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712; 16 USC 742(a) to 742(j) CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We are resuming review of all aspects of regulations pertaining to the release and harvest of captive-reared mallards. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice of Intent 08/28/01 66 FR 45274 Comment Period End 09/27/01 66 FR 45274 Notice of Availability 08/26/03 68 FR 51231 Comment Period End 12/20/03 68 FR 51231 Notice of Availability 04/00/06 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI05 _______________________________________________________________________ 1476. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CONSERVATION EDUCATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17.21(g) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Section 17.21(g) of title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations addresses education as a valid component of Endangered Species Act approved programs. An advance notice of proposed rulemaking will request public input on conservation education requirements that will be used in the development of a proposed rule that will propose a Service position on conservation education. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 06/00/06 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-AI66 _______________________________________________________________________ 1477. GENERAL PERMIT PROCEDURES; REVISION TO APPEAL PROCESS FOR MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 668a; 16 USC 703 to 712 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 13.29 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service will propose to revise the permit appeal process to transfer the final appeal decision on migratory bird permits to the Director. Migratory bird permits are issued in the Service's seven Regional offices. Current regulations provide that when a permit is denied, and a subsequent request for reconsideration is denied, an appeal may be submitted to the Regional Director for the Region in which the issuing office is located. Adjusting the review structure in the Regions and transferring the final appeal decision to the Director will facilitate national consistency. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 10/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU19 _______________________________________________________________________ 1478. 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 08/00/06 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 [[Page 22778]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1479. 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 plan to propose to revise the List of Migratory Birds to conform with generally accepted taxonomy and nomenclature [i.e., English (common) and scientific names--as reflected in four 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 04/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1480. 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 are incorporated in this second proposed rule. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/27/95 60 FR 58468 NPRM Comment Period End 01/26/96 Second NPRM 09/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1481. 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 04/00/06 Final Action 04/00/07 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1482. 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. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 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 [[Page 22779]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1483. 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 release additional supplementary information on the previous proposal 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 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-AT94 RIN: 1018-AF21 _______________________________________________________________________ 1484. HUMANE AND HEALTHFUL TRANSPORT OF WILD MAMMALS, BIRDS, REPTILES, AND AMPHIBIANS TO THE UNITED STATES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 18 USC 42; 16 USC 3371 to 3378 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The proposed rule contains amendments designed to add numerous transport standards to part 14 for reptiles and amphibians. Standards have already been promulgated for mammals and birds. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Final Action 06/00/07 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 RIN: 1018-AF27 _______________________________________________________________________ 1485. 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 importing 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 06/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1486. 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: This proposed rule will revise the importation, exportation, and transportation regulations pertaining to the movement of all wildlife and wildlife products into or out of the United States. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 07/15/98 63 FR 38143 ANPRM Comment Period End 09/14/98 NPRM 09/00/06 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-AF46 _______________________________________________________________________ 1487. 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- [[Page 22780]] 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, 64 FR 51499 01/21/00 NPRM 12/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1488. 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 09/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1489. 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: We will review biological and economic information, including data and comments provided to the list of injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act. A final determination is anticipated in 2006. 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 3rd Comment Period End 10/31/05 70 FR 51326 NPRM Comment Period End 12/16/05 70 FR 61933 Next Action 08/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined URL For More Information: http://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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1490. 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 10/00/06 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 N Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2287 Email: janet--bruner@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI12 [[Page 22781]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1491. NORTH AMERICAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION ACT AND NEOTROPICAL MIGRATORY BIRD CONSERVATION ACT GRANT ADMINISTRATION POLICIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 4401 et seq; 16 USC 6101 et seq CFR Citation: None Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Grant Administration Standards document is being published to guide the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) and Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (NMBCA) grants administration process. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Dr. Keith A. Morehouse, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Div. of Bird Habitat Conservation MS MB4075, Arlington Square 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1784 Fax: 703 358-2282 Email: keith--morehouse@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI13 _______________________________________________________________________ 1492. IMPORT OF POLAR BEAR TROPHIES FROM CANADA; FINDINGS FOR THE GULF OF BOOTHIA AND WESTERN HUDSON POPULATIONS 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 Canadian Gulf of Boothia and Western Hudson polar bear populations under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/06 Final Action 08/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1493. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DOWNLISTING THE WOOD BISON FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to publish a proposed rule to downlist the Wood bison from endangered to threatened. This action is being considered because of progress in the recovery of this species. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1494. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REVISIONS TO GENERAL EXCEPTIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 95-616; 92 Stat 3112 (16 USC 712(2)); PL 106-108 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Under this rule, some public institutions which are now exempted from permit requirements would be required to obtain permits in order to possess migratory birds. It would create new exemptions for State and Federal resource managers and it would establish husbandry requirements applicable to exempt facilities. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations, Businesses Government Levels Affected: State, Federal Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI96 _______________________________________________________________________ 1495. 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 plan to propose to amend migratory bird permit regulations to create a new permit category establishing conditions and criteria for obtaining a permit to possess migratory birds, including eagles, for educational purposes. Currently, this activity is authorized by a miscellaneous permit category. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 10/13/05 70 FR 59710 ANPRM Comment Period End 12/12/05 NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird [[Page 22782]] 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1496. HUMANE AND HEALTHFUL TRANSPORT OF WILD MAMMALS AND BIRDS TO THE UNITED STATES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 18 USC 42 ; 16 USC 3371 to 3378 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We 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 03/00/07 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1497. INJURIOUS WILDLIFE SPECIES; BOIGA SNAKES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 18 USC 42 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will review available economic and biological information on snakes in the genus Boiga for possible addition to the list of injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 09/12/03 68 FR 53705 ANPRM Comment Period End 11/12/03 68 FR 53705 NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: None 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-AT28 _______________________________________________________________________ 1498. 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 largescale 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 05/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined URL For More Information: http://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-AT29 _______________________________________________________________________ 1499. WILD BIRD CONSERVATION ACT; REVIEW OF REGULATIONS TO ALLOW IMPORTS OF EXOTIC WILD BIRDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 4901 to 4916 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 15.41; 50 CFR 15.42 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will review the existing Wild Bird Conservation Act regulations to allow imports of exotic wild birds and make modifications as appropriate. On the basis of our experience and the feedback of applicants, we will streamline procedures and make the regulations more user-friendly. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses 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-AT30 [[Page 22783]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1500. 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 plans to propose to terminate the southern sea otter translocation program and to change regulations to allow sea otters residing in designated translocation and management zones to remain after the zones are abolished. The southern sea otter translocation program, established under Public Law 99-625, has failed to meet its established goals and objectives. A draft supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS), to be released for public comment concurrent with the proposed rule, includes a full evaluation of the southern sea otter translocation program and alternatives for the future of the program. The proposed rule describes the actions necessary to implement the proposed action identified in the SEIS. This decision is consistent with recommendations from the southern sea otter recovery team and resolves conflicts that have arisen between Fish and Wildlife Service mandates under the Endangered Species Act and PL 99- 625. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM; draft suppl. environmental impact statement 04/00/06 Final Action 03/00/07 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1501. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE VIRGINIA NORTHERN FLYING SQUIRREL 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: Due to recovery, the Service is planning to propose delisting the Virginia northern flying squirrel. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1502. 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 05/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Richard E. Sayers Jr., Chief, Branch of Consultation and 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1503. 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 plan to propose to downlist the broad-snouted caiman (Caiman Latirostris) population in Argentina from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act, with a special rule (under section 4(d) of ESA) allowing the importation into the United States of skins and products from the Argentinian population of broad-snouted caiman, if certain conditions are satisfied. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/06 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 [[Page 22784]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1504. 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 plan to 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 05/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1505. 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 10/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1506. 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 ________________________________________________________________________ Proposed Policy 09/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Michael Higgins, Mosquito Coordinator, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 670, Arlington, VA 22204 Phone: 410 573-4520 RIN: 1018-AT72 _______________________________________________________________________ 1507. STRATEGIC GROWTH OF THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 668dd to 668ee CFR Citation: None Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This Service Manual chapter (602 FW 5) outlines the process and decision points for the consideration of lands proposed for inclusion in the National Wildlife Refuge System (System). It explains in detail the various steps in taking a proposal from the initial idea stage to the Director's decision on whether a Region should proceed with the detailed planning and public involvement required for a new national wildlife refuge or major addition to an existing refuge, and ultimately, to approval of a new refuge or substantial addition. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Proposed Policy 09/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Dirck Byler, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 670, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2337 RIN: 1018-AT73 [[Page 22785]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1508. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; SALT CREEK TIGER BEETLE CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will propose to designate critical habitat for the Salt Creek tiger beetle, a subspecies endemic to eastern Nebraska saline wetlands and associated streams in the northern third of Lancaster County and southern margin of Saunders County in Nebraska. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/06 NPRM; economic analysis 12/00/06 Final Action 06/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AJ13 RIN: 1018-AT79 _______________________________________________________________________ 1509. MARINE MAMMALS: PROPOSED INCIDENTAL TAKE AUTHORIZATION DURING SPECIFIED ACTIVITIES; BEAUFORT 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 proposed regulations would authorize incidental take of polar bears and Pacific walrus in the Beaufort Sea and adjacent northern coast of Alaska during oil and gas industry activities for 5 years. Previous regulations expired on March 28, 2005. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/22/06 71 FR 14446 NPRM Comment Period End 04/21/06 Final Action 08/00/06 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-AT82 _______________________________________________________________________ 1510. 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 is planning to propose 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 07/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1511. 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 Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, October 15, 2005. Final, Statutory, October 15, 2006. Final, Judicial, October 15, 2006. Abstract: We proposed critical habitat for three Willamette species (Willamette Daisy, Fender's Blue Butterfly, and Kincaid's Lupine) in prairie habitat in the Willamette Valley of Oregon and Washington. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/02/05 70 FR 66492 Public Hearing request duedate 12/19/05 70 FR 66492 NPRM Comment Period End 70 FR 66492 01/03/06 NPRM; availability of economic analysis 05/00/06 Final Action 10/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AE53 RIN: 1018-AT91 [[Page 22786]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1512. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATING CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE WILLOWY MONARDELLA Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, October 30, 2005. Final, Statutory, October 30, 2006. Final, Judicial, October 30, 2006. Abstract: We proposed critical habitat for the Willowy monardella, a plant in Southern California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/09/05 70 FR 67956 Public Hearing request duedate 12/27/05 70 FR 67956 NPRM Comment Period End 70 FR 67956 01/09/06 NPRM; availability of economic analysis 05/00/06 Final Action 11/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT92 _______________________________________________________________________ 1513. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATING CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE ALAMEDA WHIPSNAKE Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, October 1, 2005. Final, Statutory, October 1, 2006. Final, Judicial, October 1, 2006. Previous critical habitat, established 10/03/2000 (65 FR 58933; 1018- AF98), is remanded by court. Abstract: We propose critical habitat for the Alameda whipsnake, a snake in central California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/08/00 65 FR 12155 NPRM Comment Period Reopened; notice of public hearing 05/15/00 65 FR 30951 NPRM; reopening of comment period 06/23/00 65 FR 39117 Final Action 10/03/00 65 FR 58933 NPRM 10/18/05 70 FR 60608 Public Hearing request duedate 12/02/05 70 FR 60608 NPRM Comment Period End 12/19/05 NPRM; availability of economic analysis 05/00/06 Final Action 09/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AF98 RIN: 1018-AT93 _______________________________________________________________________ 1514. PROTECTION OF BALD EAGLES; DEFINITION Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 668a CFR Citation: 50 CFR 22.3 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed 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 species under the Endangered Species Act. The BGEPA will 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 Final Action To Be Determined 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1515. 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 proposed rule will revise the rural/nonrural determinations based on 2000 Federal census data. This review/revision is called for in 50 CFR 100.15 and 36 CFR 242.15. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: William W. Knauer, Office of Subsistence Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: 907 786-3873 Fax: 907 786-3898 Email: bill--knauer@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT99 [[Page 22787]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1516. 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 is planning 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 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-AU01 _______________________________________________________________________ 1517. 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 to propose a special rule for the Pacific Coast population of the western snowy plover under section 4(d) of the Endangered Species Act. The special rule would 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 04/00/06 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-AU11 _______________________________________________________________________ 1518. 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. 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; 6- month extension for determination 02/17/06 71 FR 8556 NPRM Comment Period Extended; Avail. of Genetics Data 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 08/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1519. 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 08/00/06 Final Action 06/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: William W. Knauer, Office of Subsistence Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: 907 786-3873 Fax: 907 786-3898 Email: bill--knauer@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU15 _______________________________________________________________________ 1520. 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 [[Page 22788]] 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 09/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1521. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED CORRECTION TO THE GRIZZLY BEAR ENTRY IN THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose to correct an error in the original listing of grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) under the ESA. The historical range included areas outside the species' range. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None URL For More Information: endangered.fws.gov 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-AU17 _______________________________________________________________________ 1522. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR ROTA BRIDLED WHITE-EYE Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 7, 2005, settlement agreement. Abstract: We propose designation of critical habitat for the Rota bridled white-eye, an endangered species endemic to the island of Rota, U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/14/05 70 FR 54335 Due date for Public Hearing Requests 10/31/05 70 FR 54335 NPRM Comment Period End 11/14/05 NPRM; availability of economic analysis and reopening of comment period 05/00/06 Final Action 09/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU32 _______________________________________________________________________ 1523. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SPIKEDACE AND LOACHMINNOW Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the spikedace and loachminnow, 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 duedate 02/03/06 NPRM Comment Period End 02/21/06 NPRM; availability of economic analysis and reopening of comment period 05/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU33 _______________________________________________________________________ 1524. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR YADEON'S PIPERIA Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 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 plan to propose to designate critical habitat for Yadeon's [[Page 22789]] piperia, a plant in the Monterey region of central California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU34 _______________________________________________________________________ 1525. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DETERMINATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE NORTHERN SPOTTED OWL Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 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, 2005. Final, Judicial, December 15, 2006. 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, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU37 _______________________________________________________________________ 1526. CIVIL PROCEDURES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 18 U.S.C. 42-44; 16 U.S.C. 3371 et seq.; 16 U.S.C. 668(a); 16 U.S.C. 1540(f); 16 U.S.C. 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 09/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1527. 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 06/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1528. 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 08/00/06 Final Action 03/00/07 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 [[Page 22790]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1529. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING; 2006-2007 MIGRATORY GAME BIRD HUNTING REGULATIONS; STATE FRAMEWORKS, TRIBAL, ALASKA SUBSISTENCE Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801. Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712; 16 USC 742(a) to 742(j) CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to propose to establish annual hunting regulations for certain migratory game birds for the 2006-07 hunting season. We annually prescribe outside limits (frameworks), within which States may select hunting seasons. We also request proposals from Indian tribes that wish to establish special migratory bird hunting regulations on Federal Indian reservations and ceded lands, and proposals for the 2006/07 spring/summer migratory bird subsistence season in Alaska. Migratory game bird hunting seasons provide hunting opportunities for recreation and sustenance; aid Federal, State, and tribal governments in the management of migratory game birds; and permit harvests at levels compatible with migratory bird population status and habitat conditions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action 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 Comment Period End 05/15/06 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, Wildlife Biologist, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: ronald--kokel@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU42 _______________________________________________________________________ 1530. 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: Final, Judicial, July 2006. 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 07/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU43 _______________________________________________________________________ 1531. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR SUISUN THISTLE AND SOFT BIRDS BEAK Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, April 1, 2006. Final, Judicial, April 1, 2007. Abstract: We plan to propose critical habitat designation for Suisun thistle and soft birds beak, two plants. 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 NPRM; availability of economic analysis and reopening of comment period 09/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU44 _______________________________________________________________________ 1532. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR HOLMGREN AND SHIVWITS MILK VETCHES Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 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 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; availability of economic analysis and reopening comment period 08/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal Federalism: Undetermined [[Page 22791]] Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU45 _______________________________________________________________________ 1533. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR ALABAMA BEACH MOUSE Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 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 propose to designate critical habitat for the 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 Final Action 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU46 _______________________________________________________________________ 1534. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REVISION OF CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR THE WINTERING PIPING PLOVER Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to 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 NPRM to revise critical habitat 06/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU48 _______________________________________________________________________ 1535. 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 Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 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; Availability of Cconomic Analysis; Reopening of Comment Period 07/00/06 Final Action 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU49 _______________________________________________________________________ 1536. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR THE LAGUNA MOUNTAINS SKIPPER Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 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 propose to designate critical habitat for the Laguna Mountains skipper, a 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 [[Page 22792]] 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 Final Action 11/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU50 _______________________________________________________________________ 1537. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR BRAUNTON'S MILK-VETCH AND LYON'S PENCHAETA Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 1, 2005. Final, Judicial, November 1, 2006. Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat in California for Braunton's milk-vetch and Lyon's penchaeta, two plants. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/10/05 70 FR 68982 Public Hearing request duedate 12/27/05 NPRM Comment Period End 01/09/06 NPRM; availability of economic analysis and reopening of comment period 05/00/06 Final Action 11/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU51 _______________________________________________________________________ 1538. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR THE CANADA LYNX Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 1, 2005. Final, Judicial, November 1, 2006. Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the Canada lynx in the States of Washington, Idaho, Montana, Minnesota, and Maine. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/09/05 70 FR 68294 Public Hearing 12/07/05 70 FR 68294 Public Hearing 12/14/05 70 FR 68294 Public Hearing 01/10/06 Public Hearing 01/18/06 NPRM Comment Period End 02/07/06 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 02/16/06 71 FR 8258 NPRM Comment Period End 04/30/06 71 FR 8258 Final Action 11/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU52 _______________________________________________________________________ 1539. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE 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 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1540. FEDERAL DUCK STAMP CONTEST REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 5 USC 31; 16 USC 718; 31 USC 9701 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 91 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to propose to amend the regulations governing the annual migratory bird hunting and conservation stamp (Federal duck stamp) art contest to raise the contest entry fee by $25, to $125; update contest opening and entry deadline dates, locations, and mail and Internet [[Page 22793]] site information; specify penalties for contestants who contact judges or copy designs from the Internet; relieve restrictions on our ability to announce judges' names; clarify ambiguous language in our regulations concerning matting of entries and minimum age of entrants; and update or correct technical advising for the contest, the common names and spelling of species on our list of contest design subjects, and minor grammar errors. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/12/06 71 FR 18697 NPRM Comment Period End 06/12/06 Final Action 06/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None URL For Public Comments: http://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 Dr., Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2007 Fax: 703-358-2009 Email: pat--fisher@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU56 _______________________________________________________________________ 1541. 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 09/00/06 NPRM Comment Period End 11/00/06 Final Action 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None URL For More Information: http://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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1542. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE MARBLED MURRELET 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 propose to delist the marbled murrelet. This action is based on our 5-year review recommendation that the currently listed entity does not meet the requirements of a distinct population segment. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/06 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-AU60 _______________________________________________________________________ 1543. 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 plan to propose to open additional national wildlife refuges to hunting and/or sport fishing and to provide refuge-specific regulations for those activities. This is an annual update for the National Wildlife Refuge System that ensures adequate public notice of openings/changes each fall. We operate hunting/fishing programs on 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 06/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1544. 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 plan to 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 06/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No [[Page 22794]] Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Martha E Balis-Larsen, Chief, Office of Program 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1545. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF 27 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 is planning to propose delisting 27 species because they are presumed to be extinct. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1546. 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: The Service, under section 10(j) of the Endangered Species Act, is planning to 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 04/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1547. 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 is planning a proposal 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 seems to indicate 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 04/00/06 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-AU66 _______________________________________________________________________ 1548. 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 is planning 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 11/00/06 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-AU67 _______________________________________________________________________ 1549. 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 is planning to propose a nonessential experimental [[Page 22795]] 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 07/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1550. 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 is planning a proposal to reclassify the running buffalo clover from endangered to threatened. This plant is found in AR, IL, IN, KS, KY, MO, OH, and WV. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/00/06 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-AU69 _______________________________________________________________________ 1551. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA; MAKHNATI ISLAND AREA Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 3101-3126 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to propose to revise the jurisdiction of the Federal Subsistence Management Program to include an area around Makhnati Island near Sitka in southeastern Alaska. The submerged lands and waters of this area are in Federal ownership and should be included within the Federal Subsistence Management Program. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/06 Final Action 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: William W. Knauer, Office of Subsistence Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: 907 786-3873 Fax: 907 786-3898 Email: bill--knauer@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU70 _______________________________________________________________________ 1552. 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 Final Action 03/00/08 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, Ste 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: 907 786-3867 Fax: 907-786-3898 Email: theo-- matuskowitz@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU71 _______________________________________________________________________ 1553. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR ASTRAGALUS DESERETICUS (DESERET MILK- VETCH) Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: 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 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 [[Page 22796]] Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU72 _______________________________________________________________________ 1554. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING AND CRITICAL HABITAT FOR ARCTIC GRAYLING Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to propose to list and designate critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act for the Arctic grayling, a fish, in Montana. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU73 _______________________________________________________________________ 1555. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR THE HINE'S EMERALD DRAGONFLY Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We are planning to 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 07/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU74 _______________________________________________________________________ 1556. 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. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, June 29, 2006, settlement agreement. Settlement agreement. Abstract: We are planning to propose 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 listed 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 06/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU75 _______________________________________________________________________ 1557. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR CATESBAEA MELANOCARPA Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, August 15, 2006. Abstract: We are re-evaluating our prudency determination for the designation of critical habitat for Catesbaea melanocarpa (no common name), a 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 08/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU76 [[Page 22797]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1558. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR HIDDEN LAKE BLUECURLS, VAIL LAKE CEANOTHUS, AND MEXICAN FLANNELBUSH Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 20, 2006, Settlement agreement. Abstract: We are planning to propose to designate critical habitat for the federally threatened Hidden Lake bluecurls, a plant, in California. We are planning to propose to designate critical habitat for the federally threatened Vail Lake ceanothus, a plant, in California. We are planning to propose to designate critical habitat for the federally endangered Mexican flannelbush, a plant, in California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU77 _______________________________________________________________________ 1559. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR GUAJON Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 30, 2006, Settlement agreement. Abstract: We are re-evaluating our prudency determination for the designation of critical habitat for Guajon, a frog, in Puerto Rico. If prudent, we will plan to propose to designate critical habitat. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU78 _______________________________________________________________________ 1560. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR CAPE SABLE SEASIDE SPARROW Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, 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, a bird, from South Florida. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU79 _______________________________________________________________________ 1561. 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. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 9, 2006, Settlement agreement. Abstract: We are planning to 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 11/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU80 _______________________________________________________________________ 1562. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR TIDEWATER GOBY Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq [[Page 22798]] CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 15, 2006, Settlement agreement. Abstract: We are planning to propose to designate critical habitat for the federally endangered tidewater goby, a fish, in California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU81 _______________________________________________________________________ 1563. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR ALABAMA STURGEON Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, December 15, 2006, Settlement agreement. Abstract: We are proposing to designate critical habitat for the Alabama sturgeon, a fish, in Alabama and Mississippi. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU82 _______________________________________________________________________ 1564. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR MONTEREY SPINEFLOWER Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, December 15, 2006, Settlement agreement. Abstract: We plan to propose critical habitat for Monterey spineflower, a 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, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU83 _______________________________________________________________________ 1565. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR NEVIN'S BARBERRY Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, January 30, 2007, Settlement agreement. Abstract: We are proposing to designate critical habitat for the federally endangered Nevin's barberry, a plant, in California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU84 _______________________________________________________________________ 1566. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR FLATWOODS SALAMANDER Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, January 31, 2007, Settlement agreement. Abstract: We plan to re-evaluate our prudency determination for the designation of critical habitat for the flatwoods salamander, an amphibian, that historically occured in AL, GA, FL, SC. If prudent, we will plan to propose to designate critical habitat. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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 [[Page 22799]] Phone: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU85 _______________________________________________________________________ 1567. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR SAN DIEGO THORNMINT Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, February 28, 2007, Settlement agreement. Abstract: We plan to propose critical habitat for San Diego thornmint, a 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, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU86 _______________________________________________________________________ 1568. CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR FIVE ENDANGERED FRESHWATER MUSSELS AND TWO THREATENED FRESHWATER MUSSELS IN GEORGIA, FLORIDA, AND ALABAMA Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, 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 propose to designate critical habitat. These mussels occur in drainages that include the States of Georgia, Florida, and Alabama. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU87 _______________________________________________________________________ 1569. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING DETERMINATION AND CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR GEORGIA PIGTOE AND INTERRUPTED ROCKSNAIL Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 2006, Settlement agreement. Abstract: We are planning to 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 09/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU88 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1570. 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. [[Page 22800]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/09/05 70 FR 6978 NPRM Comment Period End 05/10/05 70 FR 6978 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1571. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING STATUSES OF 12 SPECIES OF PICTURE-WING FLIES FROM THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, April 2006. Abstract: We plan to finalize listing status under the Endangered Species Act 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 01/17/01 66 FR 3964 Public Hearing 03/05/01 66 FR 3964 NPRM Comment Period End 03/19/01 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 10/04/05 70 FR 57851 NPRM 1st reopened Comment Period End 11/03/05 NPRM 2nd Comment Period Reopening 11/18/05 70 FR 69922 Second Comment Period End 12/02/05 70 FR 69922 Final Action 04/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AG23 _______________________________________________________________________ 1572. NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM; APPROPRIATE REFUGE USES Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 668(dd) to 668(ee) CFR Citation: None Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This policy (FWS Manual) provides a procedure for determining whether uses other than the six priority wildlife-dependent recreational uses (hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and photography, and environmental education and interpretation) are appropriate on refuges. This policy establishes a process for deciding when it is appropriate to allow nonpriority uses. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Proposed Policy (under 1018- AG18) 01/16/01 66 FR 3673 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 06/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Additional Information: This RIN previously included policies concerning mission, goals, and purposes; wildlife-dependent recreation uses; and wilderness stewardship. These policies have been separated into distinct actions, each bearing a unique RIN. Agency Contact: Carol Carson, Refuge Program Specialist, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 670, Arlington, VA 22205 Phone: 703 358-2490 Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AG18 RIN: 1018-AG46 _______________________________________________________________________ 1573. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE JOHNSTON'S FRANKENIA FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to make a final determination on the proposed rule to remove the Johnston's frankenia from the List of Endangered and Threatened Plants. This action is based on new information. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/22/03 68 FR 27961 Public Hearing Request Due Date 07/07/03 68 FR 27961 NPRM Comment Period End 08/20/03 Final Action 05/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1574. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; RECLASSIFICATION OF THE GILA TROUT FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED WITH A SPECIAL RULE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None [[Page 22801]] Abstract: We plan to make a final determination on the proposed rule to reclassify the Gila trout from endangered to threatened, with a special rule. This action is based on recovery. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/11/05 70 FR 24750 Public Hearing 06/28/05 70 FR 24750 Public Hearing 06/29/05 70 FR 24750 NPRM Comment Period End 07/15/05 Final Action 05/00/06 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-AH57 _______________________________________________________________________ 1575. 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 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 08/00/06 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 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1576. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF TWO AUSTRALIAN PARAKEETS FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq; 16 USC 4201; PL 99-625 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We 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 09/00/06 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-AI04 _______________________________________________________________________ 1577. 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 04/00/06 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 [[Page 22802]] Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1714 Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI07 _______________________________________________________________________ 1578. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REGULATIONS FOR MANAGING RESIDENT CANADA GEESE POPULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712; 16 USC 742(a) to 742(j) CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20; 50 CFR 21 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would establish a regulation authorizing State wildlife agencies to conduct indirect and/or direct population control management activities on resident Canada geese, including the take of birds. The intent of this rule is to allow State wildlife management agencies sufficient flexibility to deal with problems caused by resident Canada geese and to guide and direct Canada goose population growth and management activities in the coterminous United States. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/21/03 68 FR 50496 NPRM Comment Period End 10/20/03 68 FR 50496 Final Action 04/00/06 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-AI32 _______________________________________________________________________ 1579. 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 make a final determination on the proposed rule 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 04/00/06 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-AI41 _______________________________________________________________________ 1580. 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 04/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1581. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SAN DIEGO FAIRY SHRIMP Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We 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; Draft Economic Analysis; Notice of Public Hearing 04/08/04 69 FR 18516 Public Hearing 04/29/04 69 FR 18516 NPRM Comment Period End 05/10/04 Final Action 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal [[Page 22803]] Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI71 _______________________________________________________________________ 1582. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE CALIFORNIA GNATCATCHER Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, April 11, 2003, Court order. Abstract: We plan to finalize critical habitat for the Coastal California gnatcatcher, a threatened bird found in southern California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/24/03 68 FR 20228 Public Hearing Request Due Date 06/09/03 68 FR 20228 NPRM Comment Period End 06/23/03 NPRM Comment Period Reopen, Draft Econ Analysis Avail, Public Hearing 04/08/04 69 FR 18516 NPRM Comment Period End 05/10/04 Final Action 01/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI72 _______________________________________________________________________ 1583. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING OF THE ARIZONA AGAVE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to make a final determination on the proposal to remove the Arizona agave (Agave arizonica), a plant, from the list of threatened and endangered species. Since the listing, a growing body of evidence has led to the determination that the succulent--found only where the range of Toumey's agave (Agave toumeyana var. bella) and the golden-flowered agave (Agave chrysantha) overlap--is indeed a hybrid of the two parent-species. Controlled experiments on the reproductive limitations of the Arizona agave conducted at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix have confirmed that the plant is a hybrid. Hybrid plants--a phenomenon common among agaves--are not eligibile for protection under the Endangered Species Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/11/05 70 FR 1858 Public Hearing request duedate 02/25/05 70 FR 1858 NPRM Comment Period End 03/14/05 70 FR 1858 Final Action 04/00/06 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-AI79 _______________________________________________________________________ 1584. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF THE NORTHERN APLOMADO FALCON Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to make a final determination on the proposed rule to establish a nonessential experimental population for the Northern aplomado falcon, to facilitate the recovery of this endangered species and to ensure that its reintroduction will not impose new restrictions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM-scoping mtgs, NOI to prep EA 01/27/03 68 FR 3889 Public Meetings, 2/3-6/2003, 2/ 11/2003 02/03/03 68 FR 3889 ANPRM Comment Period End 02/11/03 NPRM 02/09/05 70 FR 6819 Public Hearing 03/15/05 70 FR 6819 NPRM Comment Period End 04/11/05 NPRM Comment Period Reopened, Public Hearings, Avail of Draft Monitoring Plan 09/16/05 70 FR 54701 Public Hearing 10/11/05 70 FR 54701 Public Hearing 10/13/05 70 FR 54701 Second NPRM Comment Period End 11/15/05 70 FR 54701 Final Rule 05/00/06 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-AI80 _______________________________________________________________________ 1585. 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, [[Page 22804]] 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 04/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1586. 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 Species. 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 NPRM03/00/07 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1587. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING OF THE WESTERN DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE GRAY WOLF Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We had planned to remove the western Distinct Population Segment (DPS) of the gray wolf from the List of Endangered and Threatened Species. 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 03/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: 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-AF20, Related to 1018-AJ03, Related to 1018-AU63 RIN: 1018-AJ04 _______________________________________________________________________ 1588. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVING THE MEXICAN BOBCAT FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED 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). 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 ESA (i.e., that delisting is warranted), so we proposed to delist the Mexican bobcat. 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 [[Page 22805]] Second Comment Period End 12/23/05 70 FR 70779 Final Action 05/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Javier Alvarez, 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: javier--alvarez@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT31 _______________________________________________________________________ 1589. 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 is planning to make a final determination on a proposal to remove 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 Final Action 11/00/06 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-AT38 _______________________________________________________________________ 1590. 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 Final Action 01/00/07 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1591. 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 06/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Kevin Adams, Chief, Office of Law Enforcement, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS-LE-3000, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1949 Fax: 703 358-1947 Email: kevin--adams@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT69 _______________________________________________________________________ 1592. 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. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 15, 2005. Abstract: We proposed critical habitat for the St. Andrew beach mouse, Perdido Key beach mouse, and Choctawhatchee beach mouse along the coast of the Florida panhandle and Alabama. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/15/05 70 FR 74426 NPRM/Correction 12/22/05 70 FR 76018 [[Page 22806]] NPRM and NPRM/Correction Public Hearing Request Due Date 01/30/06 NPRM and NPRM/Correction Comment Period End 02/13/06 Final Action 09/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT90 _______________________________________________________________________ 1593. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, SUBPART C AND SUBPART D; 2006-2007 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF WILDLIFE REGULATIONS Priority: Routine and Frequent Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule will revise the regulations for seasons, harvest limits, methods, and means for the subsistence taking of wildlife during the 2006-07 regulatory year. This rulemaking is necessary because subpart D is subject to an annual review cycle. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/11/05 70 FR 46795 Public Meetings 9/20 through 10/ 21/2005 09/20/05 70 FR 46795 NPRM Comment Period End 10/21/05 Final Action 06/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: William W. Knauer, Office of Subsistence Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: 907 786-3873 Fax: 907 786-3898 Email: bill--knauer@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT98 _______________________________________________________________________ 1594. KODIAK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE PERMIT REQUIREMENT FOR CONSERVATION EASEMENT LANDS Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 16 USC 668dd to 668ee; 16 USC 460k to 460k-4; 16 USC 668aa-33 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 36.39(j) Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We proposed this rule to comply with our commitments made under a conservation easement among the United States, the State of Alaska, and Koniag Inc. to permit public use of private lands within the boundaries of Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska. The conservation easement furthers the missions of the Service and the National Wildlife Refuge System and the purposes of Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge. The easement lands affected by this rule are along Karluk River and Karluk Lake on Kodiak Island, Alaska. This rule will apply as long as the conservation easement is in place. Without this rule, the Service would fail to perform an obligation and Koniag, Inc. would have the right to terminate the conservation easement. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/30/05 70 FR 57242 NPRM Comment Period End 10/31/05 Final Action 04/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Abbey Kucera, Natural Resource Specialist, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, 1390 Buskin River Road, Kodiak, AK 99615 Phone: 907 487-2600 Fax: 907 487-2144 Email: abbey--kucera@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU08 _______________________________________________________________________ 1595. 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 Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, April 2005. Abstract: The special rule would allow for the non-commercial export as well as (re-) import of authentic native articles of handicraft and clothing that were derived from sea otters legally taken from the listed population for subsistence purposes by Alaskan Natives in accordance with the Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/09/05 70 FR 46388 NPRM Comment Period End 10/11/05 70 FR 46388 Final Action 04/00/06 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 Related RIN: Related to 1018-AI44 RIN: 1018-AU21 _______________________________________________________________________ 1596. 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 Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq. CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, May 2005. Abstract: Following a court decision remanding the final Agency decision to [[Page 22807]] list the cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl as endangered, we plan to finalize our proposed rule to remove the Arizona distinct population segment of the cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and to remove its associated critical habitat designation from our regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/03/05 70 FR 44547 Public Hearing notice 09/07/05 70 FR 53139 Public Hearing request duedate 09/19/05 70 FR 44547 Public Hearing 09/20/05 70 FR 53139 NPRM Comment Period End 10/03/05 70 FR 44547 Final Action 04/00/06 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 Related RIN: Related to 1018-AI48 RIN: 1018-AU22 _______________________________________________________________________ 1597. NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM; MISSION, GOALS, AND PURPOSES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 666 (dd); 16 USC 666 (ee) CFR Citation: None Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This policy (FWS Manual) addresses the mission, goals, and purposes of the National Wildlife Refuge System in the context of the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Proposed Policy (Under 1018- AG46) 01/16/01 66 FR 3668 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 06/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Carol Carson, Refuge Program Specialist, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 670, Arlington, VA 22205 Phone: 703 358-2490 Related RIN: Split from 1018-AG46 RIN: 1018-AU24 _______________________________________________________________________ 1598. NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM; WILDLIFE-DEPENDENT RECREATION (HUNTING AND FISHING, WILDLIFE OBSERVATION AND PHOTOGRAPHY, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, AND INTERPRETATION) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 668 (dd); 16 USC 668 (ee) CFR Citation: None Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 establishes that wildlife-dependent recreational uses (including hunting and fishing) are priority general public uses and must receive priority consideration over the general public uses. This policy describes how we will prioritize these uses. This policy also establishes new visitor services requirements, essential elements of a quality program, an additional level of environmental education programs, and program evaluation methods. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Proposed Policy 01/16/01 66 FR 3681 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 06/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Tom Reed, National Wildlife Refuge System, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Visitor Services, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2243 Email: tom--reed@fws.gov James W. Kurth, Deputy Chief, National Wildlife Refuge System, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 703 358-1744 Related RIN: Split from 1018-AG46 RIN: 1018-AU25 _______________________________________________________________________ 1599. 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 [[Page 22808]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1600. 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 Legal Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1533 et seq. CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 1, 2005. Abstract: We are proposing to designate critical habitat for the southern California distinct population segment of the mountain yellow- legged frog in the mountains of southern California. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/13/05 70 FR 54105 Due Date for Requests for Public Hearings 10/28/05 70 FR 54105 NPRM Comment Period End 11/14/05 Final Action 09/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU30 _______________________________________________________________________ 1601. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REVISION OF CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR THE KOOTENAI RIVER WHITE STURGEON Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 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 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 08/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU47 _______________________________________________________________________ 1602. 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: William W. Knauer, Office of Subsistence Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: 907 786-3873 Fax: 907 786-3898 Email: bill--knauer@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU57 _______________________________________________________________________ 1603. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE FLAT-TAILED HORNED LIZARD AS THREATENED Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: Other, Judicial, April 30, 2006, court order. Abstract: As directed by the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, we reinstate our 1993 proposed rule to list the flat-tailed horned lizard as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The species is endemic to the Sonoran Desert in southern California, Arizona, and northwestern Mexico. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Reinstatement of Proposed Rule 12/07/05 70 FR 72776 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 03/02/06 71 FR 10631 [[Page 22809]] Reopened NPRM Comment Period End03/15/06 71 FR 10631 Final Action 04/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AI51 RIN: 1018-AU58 _______________________________________________________________________ 1604. 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 is removing 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 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 Related RIN: Related to 1018-AJ03, Related to 1018-AJ04 RIN: 1018-AU63 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Long-Term Actions United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1605. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 1994 AMENDMENTS TO THE MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1374 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Section 104 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act authorizes the Director of the Service, acting on behalf of the Secretary of the Interior, to issue permits for activities otherwise prohibited by the Act. Regulations will be developed for issuance of permits and the 1994 amendments to the Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2095 Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AE72 _______________________________________________________________________ 1606. TAKING OF MARINE MAMMALS BY LEVEL B HARASSMENT; ISSUANCE OF GENERAL AUTHORIZATION FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND PERMITS FOR PHOTOGRAPHY, EDUCATIONAL, AND COMMERCIAL PURPOSES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 103-238; 16 USC 1361 to 1407 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service proposes to issue regulations that would allow us to authorize harassment but not injury or death of marine mammals under our jurisdiction, for scientific research and for photography for educational or commercial purposes. This rule would further implement the 1994 Amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2095 Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AF26 _______________________________________________________________________ 1607. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING THE GULF COAST DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE BROWN PELICAN POPULATION IN THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We plan to remove the Gulf Coast population of the brown pelican (Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi) from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. We propose this action because the available data indicate that the threats to the species in this range have been removed or reduced and, as a result, brown pelican breeding levels have been and continue to be at or above historical levels, and population numbers and productivity continue to increase. [[Page 22810]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 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 RIN: 1018-AG40 _______________________________________________________________________ 1608. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE DOLLY VARDEN AS A THREATENED SPECIES IN WASHINGTON DUE TO SIMILARITY OF APPEARANCE TO BULL TROUT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Due to the species' similarity of appearance to the bull trout, we propose to list the Dolly Varden (Salvelinus malma), a fish, in Washington State as threatened under the ``Similarity of Appearance'' provision of the Endangered Species Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/09/01 66 FR 1628 Public Hearing Request Due Date 02/23/01 66 FR 1628 NPRM Comment Period End 03/12/01 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, 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: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AH68 _______________________________________________________________________ 1609. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING AND WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSED CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE CACTUS FERRUGINOUS PYGMY OWL Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We proposed a new designation of critical habitat for the Cactus ferruginous pygmy owl distinct population segment (DPS) found in Arizona. We now propose to remove this DPS from the Federal list of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and withdraw our critical habitat proposal. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/27/02 67 FR 71031 Public Hearing 01/23/03 NPRM Comment Period End 02/23/03 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 02/25/03 68 FR 8730 NPRM Comment Period End 04/25/03 68 FR 8730 NPRM Comment Period Reopened 04/28/03 68 FR 22353 NPRM Comment Period End 06/27/03 68 FR 22353 NPRM; Proposal to Withdraw 08/03/05 70 FR 44547 NPRM---Public Meeting 09/07/05 70 FR 53139 Final Action To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal Federalism: 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-AU22 RIN: 1018-AI48 _______________________________________________________________________ 1610. REVISION OF MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712; 16 USC 742a to 742j; PL 106-108 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will revise and update a significant portion of the regulations governing migratory game bird hunting. This rule will also use plain language to clarify these regulations. Timetable: Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Federal, State Agency Contact: Kevin Adams, Chief, Office of Law Enforcement, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS-LE-3000, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1949 Fax: 703 358-1947 Email: kevin--adams@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI98 _______________________________________________________________________ 1611. REVISION OF THE REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE TRANSPORT OF EAGLE FEATHERS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 668a; 16 USC 703 to 712; 16 USC 1531 to 1544 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 22 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We will develop regulations that allow the temporary transport of eagle feathers to and from the United States by Indian people of Canada and regulations that will streamline the permit process that allows transport of eagle feathers to and from Canada and Mexico by members of federally recognized Indian tribes. Timetable: Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal Agency Contact: Kevin Adams, Chief, Office of Law Enforcement, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS-LE-3000, 4401 [[Page 22811]] North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-1949 Fax: 703 358-1947 Email: kevin--adams@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AJ00 _______________________________________________________________________ 1612. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; AMENDMENT TO THE NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION RULE FOR THE MEXICAN GRAY WOLF Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service is exploring a revision to the Mexican gray wolf nonessential experimental population rule. In 2005, the Adaptive Management Oversight Committee of the Mexican Wolf Reintroduction Project recommended a revision to the experimental population rule after conducting a 5-year review of the program. The Service intends to allow for the direct release of wolves into an expanded release area, but still within the area where wolves are currently authorized to occur. The Service also plans to expand upon the designated recovery area, allowing for greater management flexibility when a wolf travels outside of this area. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: 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 RIN: 1018-AT36 _______________________________________________________________________ 1613. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; AMENDMENT TO MANATEE PROTECTION AREAS IN FLORIDA (BARGE CANAL EXCEPTION) Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service is planning to make a final determination on the proposed rule to create an exception to the regulations governing the Barge Canal manatee refuge in Brevard County, Florida. Under this exception, parties may apply for authorization to conduct otherwise prohibited activities in the refuge if they can demonstrate to the Service that the activity can be pursued in such a manner that manatees will not be taken. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 09/01/00 65 FR 53222 ANPRM Comment Period End 10/16/00 NPRM (under 1018-AH80) 08/10/01 66 FR 42318 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1614. ADDING BIGHEAD CARP TO THE LIST OF INJURIOUS WILDLIFE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 18 USC 42 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: 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: http://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 [[Page 22812]] Email: erin--williams@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT49 _______________________________________________________________________ 1615. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ESTABLISHMENT OF A NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION FOR THE TOPEKA SHINER Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service is planning to establish a nonessential experimental population for the Topeka shiner, a fish, in Missouri. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 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 RIN: 1018-AU00 _______________________________________________________________________ 1616. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; RECLASSIFICATION OF THE GRAY BAT FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Service is planning a proposal to reclassify the gray bat from endangered to threatened. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None URL For More Information: endangered.fws.gov 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-AU20 _______________________________________________________________________ 1617. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REVISIONS TO THE REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO PERMITS ISSUED UNDER THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq CFR Citation: 50 CFR 13; 50 CFR 17 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Presently, Safe Harbor Agreements and Candidate Conservation Agreements with Assurances only allow incidental take of species. The Service is proposing to clarify the range of activities permittable under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act. In addition, the Service is proposing to amend the policies to allow for intentional take of species in association with Safe Harbor Agreements. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM Under 1018-AH93 09/10/03 68 FR 53327 NPRM Comment Period Reopened Under 1018-AH93 02/23/04 69 FR 8161 1018-AH93 Withdrawn 09/10/04 NPRM To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal Agency Contact: Nancy Green, Biologist, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 430 E, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-1735 Email: nancy--green@fws.gov Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AH93 RIN: 1018-AU29 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1618. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; TIBETAN ANTELOPE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 03/29/06 71 FR 15620 Final Action Effective 04/28/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michael D. Kreger Phone: 703 358-1708 Fax: 703 358-2276 Email: michael--kreger@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AF49 _______________________________________________________________________ 1619. U.S. PROPOSALS FOR CITES APPENDIX III; CERTAIN TURTLE SPECIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 12/16/05 70 FR 74700 Final Action Effective 06/14/06 [[Page 22813]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Marie Maltese Phone: 703 358-1708 Fax: 703 358-2276 Email: marie--maltese@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AF69 _______________________________________________________________________ 1620. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DETERMINATION OF ENDANGERED STATUS AND DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE GILA CHUB Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 11/02/05 70 FR 66663 Final Action Effective 12/02/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta Phone: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AG16 _______________________________________________________________________ 1621. U.S. PROPOSALS FOR CITES APPENDIX III; BLACK COHOSH Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 03/16/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Patricia S. De Angelis Phone: 703 358-1708 Fax: 703 358-2276 Email: patricia--deangelis@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AI91 _______________________________________________________________________ 1622. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SAN JACINTO VALLEY CROWNSCALE Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Rule 10/13/05 70 FR 59951 Final Action Effective 11/14/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta Phone: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AJ11 _______________________________________________________________________ 1623. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE SALT CREEK TIGER BEETLE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action under 1018-AJ13 10/06/05 70 FR 58335 Final Action Effective 11/07/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta Phone: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov Douglas Krofta Phone: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AT79 RIN: 1018-AJ13 _______________________________________________________________________ 1624. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE CALIFORNIA RED-LEGGED FROG Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Second NPRM 11/03/05 70 FR 66906 Public Hearing request duedate 12/19/05 70 FR 66906 Other/Second NPRM Comment Period End 02/01/06 Final Action 04/13/06 71 FR 19244 Final Action Effective 05/15/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta Phone: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AJ16 _______________________________________________________________________ 1625. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; COACHELLA VALLEY MILK-VETCH CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Comment Period End 10/27/05 70 FR 56434 Final Action 12/14/05 70 FR 74112 Final Action Effective 01/13/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta Phone: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT74 _______________________________________________________________________ 1626. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; THREAD-LEAVED BRODIAEA CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Second NPRM Comment Period End 10/20/05 70 FR 58631 Final Action 12/13/05 70 FR 73819 Final Action Effective 01/12/06 [[Page 22814]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta Phone: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT75 _______________________________________________________________________ 1627. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SAN MIGUEL ISLAND FOX, SANTA ROSA ISLAND FOX, SANTA CRUZ ISLAND FOX, AND SANTA CATALINA ISLAND FOX Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 11/09/05 70 FR 67924 Final Action Effective 12/09/05 70 FR 67924 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta Phone: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AI28 RIN: 1018-AT78 _______________________________________________________________________ 1628. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA; SOUTHWESTERN ALASKA COASTAL AREAS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 12/27/05 70 FR 76400 Final Action Effective 01/26/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: William W. Knauer Phone: 907 786-3873 Fax: 907 786-3898 Email: bill--knauer@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT81 _______________________________________________________________________ 1629. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE ARKANSAS RIVER SHINER Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 10/13/05 70 FR 59808 Final Action Effective 11/14/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta Phone: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT84 _______________________________________________________________________ 1630. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SPREADING NAVARRETIA Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 10/18/05 70 FR 60658 Final Rule Effective 11/17/05 70 FR 60658 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta Phone: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT86 _______________________________________________________________________ 1631. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATING CRITICAL HABITAT FOR SOUTHWESTERN WILLOW FLYCATCHER Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 10/19/05 70 FR 60885 Final Action Effective 11/18/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta Phone: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AI49 RIN: 1018-AT88 _______________________________________________________________________ 1632. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT FOR WESTERN SNOWY PLOVER Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 09/29/05 70 FR 56970 Final Action Effective 10/31/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta Phone: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AT89 _______________________________________________________________________ 1633. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING; APPROVAL OF FOUR SHOT TYPES OR ALLOYS AS NONTOXIC Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Fin rule; avail of Fin Env Assessmt and Fdg of No Signif Impact 01/26/06 71 FR 4294 Final rule effective (also includes former RINs 1018-AU09, 1018-AU13, and 1018-AU28) 02/27/06 71 FR 4294 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal Agency Contact: George T. Allen Phone: 703 358-1825 [[Page 22815]] Fax: 703 358-2217 Email: george--t--allen@fws.gov Related RIN: Merged with 1018-AU09, Merged with 1018-AU13, Merged with 1018-AU28 RIN: 1018-AU04 _______________________________________________________________________ 1634. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, SUBPART C AND SUBPART D: 2006-2007 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF FISH AND SHELLFISH REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 36 CFR 242 ; 50 CFR 100 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Rule 03/29/06 71 FR 15669 Final Rule Effective 04/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: William W. Knauer Phone: 907 786-3873 Fax: 907 786-3898 Email: bill--knauer@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU05 _______________________________________________________________________ 1635. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE CALIFORNIA TIGER SALAMANDER, SONOMA COUNTY POPULATION Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ 2nd NPRM Comment Period avail of DEA 10/25/05 70 FR 61591 2nd NPRM Comment Period End 11/14/05 Second NPRM Comment Period End 11/28/05 70 FR 69717 Final Action 12/14/05 70 FR 74137 Final Action Effective 01/13/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta Phone: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU23 _______________________________________________________________________ 1636. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING GUNNISON'S SAGE GROUSE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 03/16/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta Phone: 703 358-2105 Fax: 703 358-2434 Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov RIN: 1018-AU35 _______________________________________________________________________ 1637. MIGRATORY BIRD SUBSISTENCE HARVEST IN ALASKA; SPRING/SUMMER ANNUAL HARVEST REGULATIONS FOR THE 2006 SUBSISTENCE SEASON Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 92 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 02/28/06 71 FR 10404 Final Action Effective (subpart C of 50 CFR part 92) 03/30/06 71 FR 10404 Final Action Effective (subpart D of 50 CFR part 92) 04/02/2006 - 08/31/2006 04/02/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Fred Armstrong Phone: 907 786-3887 RIN: 1018-AU39 _______________________________________________________________________ 1638. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 5-YEAR REVIEW OF FOREIGN SPECIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 12/20/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Marie Maltese Phone: 703 358-1708 Fax: 703 358-2276 Email: marie--maltese@fws.gov Related RIN: Related to 1018-AG63 RIN: 1018-AU55 BILLING CODE 4310--55--S _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage National Park Service (NPS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1639. REVISIONS TO RIGHT-OF-WAY REGULATIONS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 462k CFR Citation: 36 CFR 14 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will revise existing regulations relating to the issuance of right-of-way permits across lands and waters under National Park Service administration. The current regulations are outdated. The new regulations will provide a process for the review, consideration, and approval or denial of requests for rights-of-way. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/06 [[Page 22816]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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-AD16 _______________________________________________________________________ 1640. COST RECOVERY FOR SPECIAL PARK USES Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 462k; 16 USC 9a CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The National Park Service issues special use permits for activities such as special events, commercial photography, and utility rights-of-way in areas of the National Park System. Processing these permit requests is costly, but the NPS has not instituted a system for cost recovery, as is authorized by law. This rule will establish a procedure to enable the NPS to recover its costs from the permit beneficiaries. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/06 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-AD18 _______________________________________________________________________ 1641. HISTORIC PRESERVATION CERTIFICATIONS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 16 USC 4702 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 67 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would amend 36 CFR part 67, which governs the certification of historic structures to receive Federal income tax incentives. This action is necessary so that the rule will more accurately reflect the management structure of the program, clarify the applicable standards of rehabilitation, and more rationally allocate the apportionment of the application fees. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Bryan Mitchell, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 354-2078 Fax: 202 371-5197 Email: bryan--mitchell@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD24 _______________________________________________________________________ 1642. 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 Rule 07/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1643. 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 05/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1644. DISPOSITION OF CULTURALLY IDENTIFIABLE HUMAN REMAINS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. 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 06/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No [[Page 22817]] 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1645. BACKCOUNTRY USE RESTRICTIONS AT WUPATKI NATIONAL MONUMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 460(q); 16 USC 9a CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.94 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will help NPS better manage backcountry areas to protect cultural and natural resources in Wupatki National Monument (NM). It is necessary because of repeated acts of vandalism, including destruction of petroglyph panels, collecting of cultural and natural objects for souvenirs, inappropriate disposal of human waste, off-trail hiking, and littering. These actions have caused severe damage to fragile park resources. Access to these areas would be restricted and permitted only for research, traditional cultural activities, or other well-justified special uses approved by the park superintendent. The need for this rule has been documented in the recently approved General Management Plan (GMP) for Wupatki NM. If the rule is not enacted, this damage will continue and potentially lead to impairment of park resources. The area is currently under an emergency closure. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal 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-AD33 _______________________________________________________________________ 1646. OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK SPECIAL REGULATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.28 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would make updates to the park's special regulations relating to fishing, protection of forest lands within the park, and conversion of longstanding closures and public use limits into special regulations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/06 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-AD35 _______________________________________________________________________ 1647. ST. CROIX NATIONAL SCENIC RIVER VESSEL SPEED LIMITS 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 establish vessel speed limits and other water surface use restrictions as recommended in the lower St. Croix Cooperative management plan (2002). This rule would affect only waters in the NPS-managed zone of the River from the north city limits of Stillwater, MN, to Xcel Hydorelectirc Dam at St. Croix Falls, WI. Increase in use of this section of the river has led to visitor use conflicts and resource damage. This rule would encourage safe water use, manage visitor conflicts, and mitigate shoreline damage caused by vessel wakes. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/06 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-AD36 _______________________________________________________________________ 1648. VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK--SPECIAL REGULATIONS 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: Prior to the establishment of Voyageurs National Park and continuing through today, the use of motorized boats have been allowed on a limited number of interior lakes approximately 6 that are not road accessible. Snowmobile use on these same lakes is permitted through special regulations. Current regulations prohibit motorboat use on lakes not accessible by a road and therefore a special regulation is needed to allow motor boat use to continue. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/06 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-AD37 _______________________________________________________________________ 1649. 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 [[Page 22818]] 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 06/00/06 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-AD38 _______________________________________________________________________ 1650. 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 06/00/06 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-AD40 _______________________________________________________________________ 1651. 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 09/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1652. 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 USC1 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 09/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1653. MAKING MOTION PICTURES, TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS, OR SOUNDTRACKS ON DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 25 USC 2 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 5.1 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The National Park Service (NPS) is revising regulations found at 43 CFR 5.1 establish a reasonable fee for commercial filming activities or similar projects, such as still photography, where a permit is required. Public Law 106-206 directs the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to establish a reasonable fee system for commercial filming and certain still photography activities on lands under the Secretaries' jurisdiction. [[Page 22819]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined 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-AD43 _______________________________________________________________________ 1654. OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK SPECIAL REGULATIONS--CAPE LOOKOUT NATIONAL SEASHORE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.49 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The rule will implement the provisions of NPS general regulations authorizing Cape Lookout National Seashore to allow the use of Personal Watercraft (PWC). Personal watercraft use was suspended in April 2002 and will continue to be prohibited until we promulgate a special regulation. This special regulation will allow limited access in well defined areas and under specific operating conditions while operating within Cape Lookout National Seashore. 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-AD44 _______________________________________________________________________ 1655. 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 06/00/06 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-AD45 _______________________________________________________________________ 1656. 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 05/00/06 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-AD46 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage National Park Service (NPS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1657. GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 9a CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.29 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would allow personal watercraft use in designated areas of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because the regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in units of the National Park System expired on April 22, 2002. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/24/06 71 FR 9488 Final Rule 06/00/06 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-AC95 [[Page 22820]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1658. 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 Rule 07/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1659. NATIVE AMERICAN GRAVES PROTECTION AND REPATRIATION ACT; FUTURE APPLICABILITY Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 3001 et seq CFR Citation: 43 CFR 10.13 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule relates to one section of the regulations that implement the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). This section will clarify the applicability of NAGPRA to museums and Federal agencies following the statutory deadlines for completion of summaries and inventories. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/20/04 69 FR 61613 Final Rule 06/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: John Robbins, Assistant Director, Cultural Resources, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 343-3388 Fax: 202 343-5260 Email: john--robbins@nps.gov RIN: 1024-AD05 _______________________________________________________________________ 1660. 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 06/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1661. NATIVE AMERICAN HANDICRAFTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 5964 CFR Citation: 36 CFR 51 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would implement section 416 of the National Parks Omnibus Management Act of 1998, which encourages promotion of the sale of authentic United States Indian, Alaska native, Native Samoan, and Native Hawaiian handicrafts in units of the National Park System. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/25/04 69 FR 15286 Final Action 06/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jo A. Pendry, Concessions Program Manager, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1201 I Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 513-7156 Fax: 202 219-1173 RIN: 1024-AD20 _______________________________________________________________________ 1662. GULF ISLANDS NATIONAL SEASHORE: PERSONAL WATERCRAFT USE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 462(k) CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.12 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would allow personal watercraft use in designated areas of the park. The rule is necessary because the regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in units of the National Park System expired on April 22, 2002. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/17/05 70 FR 12988 Final Rule 06/00/06 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-AD21 [[Page 22821]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions National Park Service (NPS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1663. PICTURED ROCKS NATIONAL LAKESHORE; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.32 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/15/04 69 FR 65556 Final Rule 10/27/05 70 FR 61893 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-AC93 _______________________________________________________________________ 1664. SPECIAL REGULATION FOR DRY TORTUGAS PARK Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Duplicate of RIN 1024-AD45 04/12/06 RIN: 1024-AD32 BILLING CODE 4310--70--S _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) _______________________________________________________________________ 1665. 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 05/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1666. TRIBAL REVENUE ALLOCATION PLANS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 290 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Secretary of the Interior is responsible for reviewing tribal plans for allocating revenues from gaming activities. The Secretary must determine whether the proposed rule is sufficient to promote tribal economic development and fund essential tribal programs, benefits, and services. BIA plans to revise the regulations in part 290 to include additional criteria to assist the Secretary in making this determination. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: George Skibine, Director, Indian Gaming Management Staff, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 219-4066 RIN: 1076-AE24 _______________________________________________________________________ 1667. 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 09/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1668. USE OR DISTRIBUTION OF INDIAN JUDGMENT FUNDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 1401 et seq CFR Citation: 25 CFR 87 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will update the existing provisions to reflect the changes to the Indian Judgment Funds Distribution Act that were made in 1992 by Public Law 102-572. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/06 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-AE43 _______________________________________________________________________ 1669. APPEALS FROM ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 9 [[Page 22822]] CFR Citation: 25 CFR 2 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will: (1) Clarify who has a right to file and appeal; (2) provide firm deadlines for filing appeals and responses; (3) provide options to appellants if BIA delays making a decision on an appeal; and (4) provide an expedited process for certain classes of appeals. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Cathy Wilson, Supervisory Water Rights Specialist, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 400 North 5th Street, 13th Floor POB 10, MS 420 Two Arizona Center, Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phone: 602 379-6789 Fax: 602 379-6835 RIN: 1076-AE48 _______________________________________________________________________ 1670. 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 04/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1671. GRAZING PERMITS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 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 06/00/06 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-AE57 _______________________________________________________________________ 1672. 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 05/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1673. 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 06/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1674. 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 06/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No [[Page 22823]] 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1675. CONVEYANCES OF TRUST OR RESTRICTED INDIAN LAND; REMOVAL OF TRUST OR RESTRICTED STATUS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 118 Stat 1773; 5 USC 301; 96 Stat 2515; RS 161 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 152 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would implement conveyances authorized by the Indian Land Consolidation Act of 2000, as amended by the American Indian probate Reform Act of 2004. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/06 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-AE63 _______________________________________________________________________ 1676. LIFE ESTATES AND FUTURE INTERESTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 2; 25 USC 2201 - 2211; 25 USC 372; 25 USC 373; 25 USC 487; 25 USC 607; 25 USC 9; 94 Stat 2515; 96 Stat 530 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 179 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would update the methodology for valuation of life estates and future interests and reflect requirements under the American Indian Probate Reform Act that certain life estates be ``without regard to waste.'' Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/06 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-AE64 _______________________________________________________________________ 1677. 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 06/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1678. FEE FOR SERVICE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 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 12/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1679. 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 07/00/06 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 Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 513-7629 Fax: 202 208-5113 RIN: 1076-AE67 _______________________________________________________________________ 1680. PROBATE OF INDIAN ESTATES--APPEALS TO THE OFFICE OF HEARINGS AND APPEALS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 36 Stat 855 to 856, as amended CFR Citation: 25 CFR 4 [[Page 22824]] Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will establish procedures to appeal Indian probate matters to the Office of Hearings and Appeals Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/06 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-AE71 _______________________________________________________________________ 1681. LEASES AND PERMITS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 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 06/00/06 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-AE73 _______________________________________________________________________ 1682. INDIAN COUNTRY DETENTION FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Unfunded Mandates: This action may affect the private sector under PL 104-4. Legal Authority: 25 USC 2801 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 10 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Bureau of Indian Affairs is amending its regulations to make clear the Bureau's intent and policy regarding detention centers in Indian country throughout the United States. This action will affect Federal officers who engage in activities throughout the country; therefore, the information must be widely disseminated and universally recognized, a regulatory amendment is the best action for the Bureau to accomplish these goals. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: None 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-AE75 _______________________________________________________________________ 1683. 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 06/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1684. 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 10/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1685. OIL AND GAS, GEOTHERMAL, AND SOLID MINERALS AGREEMENTS Priority: Info./Admin./Other 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 12/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No [[Page 22825]] 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1686. 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 05/00/06 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) Final Rule Stage Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) _______________________________________________________________________ 1687. ALASKA RESUPPLY OPERATION Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: R.S. 465 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 142 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule makes technical revisions to reflect terms now in common usage, e.g., ``Regional Director'' and ``Traffic Manager.'' A new section refers to the application of Indian preference in hiring pursuant to the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (25 USC 479). Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/03/00 65 FR 47704 NPRM Comment Period End 10/02/00 Final Action 05/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Duncan Brown, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 7229 MIB 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-4582 Fax: 202 219-2100 Email: duncan--l--brown@ios.doi.gov RIN: 1076-AE04 _______________________________________________________________________ 1688. LEASES AND PERMITS ON INDIAN TRUST AND RESTRICTED LANDS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 25 USC 635 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 162 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: BIA plans to amend its regulations governing leasing of Indian trust and restricted lands by revising subpart A and by adding subpart C and D covering residential leases and business leases on trust and restricted land. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/10/04 69 FR 6500 NPRM Comment Period End 05/10/04 Final Action 06/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Kayla Danks, Real Estate Services, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW. MS 4639-MIB, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-3615 Fax: 202 219-1065 RIN: 1076-AE36 _______________________________________________________________________ 1689. 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 05/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1690. HOME-LIVING PROGRAMS AND SCHOOL CLOSURE AND CONSOLIDATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 107-110 [[Page 22826]] 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 07/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Catherine Freels, Designated Federal Official, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 500 Gold Ave. SW. Room 7202, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: 505 248-7240 RIN: 1076-AE51 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Long-Term Actions Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) _______________________________________________________________________ 1691. CERTIFICATES OF DEGREE OF INDIAN BLOOD Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 9 CFR Citation: 25 CFR 70 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will codify procedures for processing certificates of degree of Indian blood. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/18/00 65 FR 20775 NPRM Comment Period Extended 06/20/00 65 FR 38228 NPRM Comment Period End 07/17/00 NPRM Comment Period Extended 08/16/00 NPRM Comment Period Extended 06/25/01 66 FR 33654 NPRM Comment Period End 12/31/01 NPRM 07/00/07 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-AD97 _______________________________________________________________________ 1692. 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 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) _______________________________________________________________________ 1693. INDIAN ELECTRIC POWER UTILITIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 25 CFR 175 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 02/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: John Anevski Phone: 202 208-5480 RIN: 1076-AD45 _______________________________________________________________________ 1694. REINDEER IN ALASKA Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 25 CFR 243 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/11/04 69 FR 11784 Final Action 01/13/06 71 FR 2426 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kathy Nunan Phone: 202 208-3615 Fax: 202 219-1065 RIN: 1076-AE37 _______________________________________________________________________ 1695. PROCLAMATION OF RESERVATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: None Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 02/01/06 [[Page 22827]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kathy Nunan Phone: 202 208-3615 Fax: 202 219-1065 RIN: 1076-AE40 _______________________________________________________________________ 1696. LEASING OF TRIBAL LANDS FOR MINERAL DEVELOPMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 25 CFR 211 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 02/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Michele Singer Phone: 202 273-4680 RIN: 1076-AE68 _______________________________________________________________________ 1697. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: COAL LEASES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 25 CFR 200 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 02/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Michele Singer Phone: 202 273-4680 RIN: 1076-AE69 _______________________________________________________________________ 1698. DEPOSIT OF PROCEEDS FROM LANDS WITHDRAWN FOR NATIVE SELECTION Priority: Info./Admin./Other CFR Citation: 25 CFR 124 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 07/14/05 70 FR 40660 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Lorie Curtis Phone: 505 816-1203 RIN: 1076-AE74 _______________________________________________________________________ 1699. MANAGEMENT OF TRIBAL ASSETS OF THE UTE INDIAN TRIBE Priority: Info./Admin./Other CFR Citation: 25 CFR 217 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 02/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Michele Singer Phone: 202 273-4680 RIN: 1076-AE78 BILLING CODE 4310--02--S _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Prerule Stage Minerals Management Service (MMS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1700. 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 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 80225-3211 Phone: 303 231-3211 Fax: 303 231-3385 Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AC29 _______________________________________________________________________ 1701. REQUIREMENTS FOR MATERIAL, PERSONNEL AND PIPE HANDLING OPERATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined 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 07/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Joseph Levine, Chief, Operations Analysis Branch, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Eldon Street, Herndon, VA 20170-4817 Phone: 703 787-1032 Email: rules.comments@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD14 [[Page 22828]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1702. SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq 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 06/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1703. REDUCTION IN OIL AND GAS ROYALTY RATES IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF UNDER THE DEEP WATER ROYALTY RELIEF ACT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined 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 ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 05/00/06 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-AD29 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage Minerals Management Service (MMS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1704. 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 80225-3211 Phone: 303 231-3211 Fax: 303 231-3385 Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AC27 _______________________________________________________________________ 1705. 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 01/00/07 NPRM Comment Period End 08/00/07 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 80225-3211 Phone: 303 231-3211 Fax: 303 231-3385 Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AC31 _______________________________________________________________________ 1706. 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. [[Page 22829]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/06 NPRM Comment Period End 08/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1707. VALUATION OF OIL FROM INDIAN LEASES Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 25 USC 2101 et seq; 25 USC 396 et seq; 25 USC 396a et seq; 30 USC 1701 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would modify the regulations that establish royalty value for oil produced from Indian leases and create a new form for collecting value and differential data. These changes would decrease reliance on oil posted prices and make Indian oil royalty valuation more consistent with the terms of Indian leases. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 12/20/95 60 FR 65610 NPRM 02/12/98 63 FR 7089 NPRM Comment Period Extended 04/09/98 NPRM Comment Period End 05/13/98 Comment Period Extended to 03/ 20/2000 02/28/00 65 FR 10436 Supplemental NPRM 06/00/06 Supplemental NPRM Comment Period End 08/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Lead Regulatory Specialist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-3211 Phone: 303 231-3211 Fax: 303 231-3385 Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov Related RIN: Previously reported as 1010-AC24 RIN: 1010-AD00 _______________________________________________________________________ 1708. 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 of the Gulf of Mexico that may offer meaningful conservation or infrastructure preservation benefits. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/06 NPRM Comment Period End 06/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1709. 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 1980's. There are few substantive changes to the rule. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/06 NPRM Comment Period End 09/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1710. 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 07/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170 [[Page 22830]] Phone: 703 787-1604 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD11 _______________________________________________________________________ 1711. 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 05/00/06 NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/06 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-AD12 _______________________________________________________________________ 1712. 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 09/00/06 NPRM Comment Period End 11/00/06 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-AD13 _______________________________________________________________________ 1713. 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 06/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1714. REVISIONS TO RULES GOVERNING PLATFORMS AND STRUCTURES AND PIPELINES Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined 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 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 05/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1715. OIL AND GAS WELL CEMENTING REQUIREMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined 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 [[Page 22831]] 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 05/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Joseph Levine, Chief, Operations Analysis Branch, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Eldon Street, Herndon, VA 20170-4817 Phone: 703 787-1032 Email: rules.comments@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD19 _______________________________________________________________________ 1716. 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, including taxpayer identification number reporting required by the Debt Collection Improvement Act. It will also change the definition of individual in the Privacy Act regulations to be consistent with congressional intent. MMS faces substantial risk if it does not provide regulatory authority for the current reporting scheme. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined 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 80225-3211 Phone: 303 231-3211 Fax: 303 231-3385 Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD20 _______________________________________________________________________ 1717. ALTERNATE ENERGY-RELATED USES ON THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined 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 NPRM 08/00/06 NPRM Comment Period End 10/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1718. GEOTHERMAL VALUATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined 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 07/00/06 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 80225-3211 Phone: 303 231-3211 Fax: 303 231-3385 Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD32 _______________________________________________________________________ 1719. DEEP GAS AND OFFSHORE ALASKA PROVISIONS Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 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 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 06/00/06 NPRM Comment Period End 08/00/06 Final Rule 10/00/06 [[Page 22832]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1720. REVENUE SHARING FOR ALTERNATIVE USES ON THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF Priority: Other Significant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: PL 109-190 CFR Citation: 30 CFR 285 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule implements section 338(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% 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 05/00/06 NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1721. DEBT COLLECTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: PL 89-508 CFR Citation: 30 CFR 218 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: Current 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 (Pub. L. 104-134, 110 Stat. 1321), and the Collection Standards (31 CFR Ch. IX) established jointly by Departments of Treasury and Justice. This rulemaking will satisfy the regulatory requirements. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/00/06 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 80225-3211 Phone: 303 231-3211 Fax: 303 231-3385 Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD35 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage Minerals Management Service (MMS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1722. INCIDENT REPORTING Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: There continues to be rapid growth in offshore exploration and production activities in the Gulf of Mexico. Since safety is our top priority, we must upgrade our accident investigation functions. To do this we need accurate and timely information. This rule is the only way to require operators, lessees, and permit holders in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) to give us a written report about each OCS accident. It will also establish clearer guidelines for accident reporting thresholds and timing. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/08/03 68 FR 40585 NPRM Comment Period End 12/05/03 Final Action Effective 05/00/06 Final Action 06/00/06 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-AC57 _______________________________________________________________________ 1723. PROPRIETARY TERMS AND DATA DISCLOSURE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250; 30 CFR 251 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would modify the proprietary terms for geophysical data and information and any of their derivatives that MMS acquires under 30 CFR part 251. We propose to change the beginning of the proprietary terms from the date of submission to MMS to the date MMS issues the permit. The rule would also allow selective disclosure of geological and geophysical data and information and allow selective disclosure of data and information generated on a lease to persons with a direct interest in issues concerning field determination and royalty relief eligibility. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/17/02 67 FR 46942 NPRM Comment Period End 09/18/02 Final Action 03/30/06 71 FR 116033 Final Action Effective 05/01/06 [[Page 22833]] 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-AC81 _______________________________________________________________________ 1724. DATA RELEASE AND DEFINITIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 subpart A Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would amend 30 CFR part 250 subpart A by adding a new definition revising the existing definition, clarifying or expanding certain requirements, and making administrative changes. We are adding a new section pertaining to notifying MMS on production status. We are reorganizing the forms data release table and adding entries for three new forms. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/23/05 70 FR 14607 NPRM Comment Period End 06/21/05 Final Rule 05/00/06 Final Rule Effective 06/00/06 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-AC99 _______________________________________________________________________ 1725. PROTECTION OF MARINE MAMMALS AND ENDANGERED SPECIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule would revise subpart B to 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 07/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1726. PROVIDING CONTACT INFORMATION TO MMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 25 USC 396; 30 USC 189; 31 USC 3176; 43 USC 1334; 44 USC 3506(a); 5 USC 301 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 290 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: MMS needs to amend its current regulations to reflect updated procedures for businesses to use when supplying MMS with their contact information. Because the existing rule contains obsolete procedures, MMS is not receiving updated contact information that it needs to be able to send important correspondence to companies. This rule will put a small burden on industry to complete an address/contact form on an as-needed basis. The form will be made available to industry by request or via the MMS website. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Rule 05/00/06 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 80225-3211 Phone: 303 231-3211 Fax: 303 231-3385 Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD22 _______________________________________________________________________ 1727. COST RECOVERY FOR PLANS, PERMITS, AND INSPECTIONS FOR OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 31 USC 9701 CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The Independent Office Appropriations Act of 1952 (31 U.S.C. 9701) established that government services should be self-sustaining to the extent possible. This Act authorized Government agencies to charge fairly for these services, based on the costs to the Government, the value of the service to the recipient, public policy, and other relevant facts. MMS incurs costs for various services it provides to the oil and gas industry operating in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). This rule would enable MMS to recover these costs, which may include filing fees for geological and geophysical permits, exploration and development plans, deep water operations plans, well permits, facility permits, and structure permits. MMS currently does not charge for these services. Rulemaking is the only method available to impose these fees and comply with the intent of Congress to recover Government costs. This is a separate rulemaking from the proposed rule for cost recovery (RIN 1010-AD16), which proposes fees for different services. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 03/25/05 70 FR 15246 ANPRM Comment Period End 04/25/05 NPRM 11/14/05 70 FR 69118 Final Rule 05/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No [[Page 22834]] Government Levels Affected: State Agency Contact: Angela Mazzullo, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Eldon Street, Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 703 787-1691 RIN: 1010-AD23 _______________________________________________________________________ 1728. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE FOR OIL AND GAS AND SULPHUR OPERATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule 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- rule-making 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 Rule 05/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Long-Term Actions Minerals Management Service (MMS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1729. 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: Undetermined 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 80225-3211 Phone: 303 231-3211 Fax: 303 231-3385 Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD21 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions Minerals Management Service (MMS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1730. PLANS AND INFORMATION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 25 CFR 250; 30 CFR 250 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/17/02 67 FR 35372 Comment Period Extended 12/13/02 67 FR 46616 Final Action 08/30/05 70 FR 51478 Final Action Effective 01/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray Phone: 703 787-1604 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AC47 _______________________________________________________________________ 1731. BLOWOUT PREVENTION FOR PRODUCTION TREE COILED TUBING WORKOVER OPERATIONS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 03/07/06 71 FR 11310 Final Action Effective 04/06/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray Phone: 703 787-1604 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AC96 _______________________________________________________________________ 1732. SUSPENSION OF OPERATIONS FOR ULTRA-DEEP DRILLING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/14/05 70 FR 7451 Final Rule 12/16/05 70 FR 74659 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray Phone: 703 787-1604 [[Page 22835]] Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD09 _______________________________________________________________________ 1733. ADMINISTRATIVE COST RECOVERY FOR OCS OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 08/25/05 70 FR 49871 Final Rule Effective 01/06/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Angela Mazzullo Phone: 703 787-1691 RIN: 1010-AD16 _______________________________________________________________________ 1734. REDUCTION IN OIL AND GAS ROYALTY RATES IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF UNDER THE DEEP WATER ROYALTY RELIEF ACT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 30 CFR 203; 30 CFR 260 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 02/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Marshall B. Rose Phone: 703 787-1536 Fax: 703 787-1141 Email: marshall.rose@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD25 _______________________________________________________________________ 1735. TEMPORARY WAIVER OF OCS OIL AND GAS FEES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 10/27/05 70 FR 61891 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt Phone: 303 231-3211 Fax: 303 231-3385 Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD27 _______________________________________________________________________ 1736. RELIEF OR REDUCTION IN ROYALTY RATES--NEW DEEP GAS AND OFFSHORE ALASKA PROVISIONS Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 30 CFR 203 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 02/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray Phone: 703 787-1604 Fax: 703 787-1093 Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov RIN: 1010-AD31 BILLING CODE 4310--MR--S _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) _______________________________________________________________________ 1737. 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 05/00/06 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 RIN: 1029-AB70 _______________________________________________________________________ 1738. PLACEMENT OF EXCESS SPOIL Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 701; 30 CFR 773; 30 CFR 780; 30 CFR 781; 30 CFR 785; 30 CFR 816; 30 CFR 817 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will establish permit application requirements and review procedures for applications that propose to place excess spoil from surface coal mining operations into waters of the United States. In addition, it will modify the backfilling and grading regulations to minimize the creation of excess spoil and it will revise the regulations governing surface coal mining operations within 100 feet of a perennial or intermittent stream to more closely track the underlying statutory provisions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/07/04 69 FR 1036 Second NPRM 06/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Dave Hartos, Physical Scientist, Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Three Parkway Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15220 Phone: 412 937-2902 Email: dhartos@osmre.gov RIN: 1029-AC04 [[Page 22836]] _______________________________________________________________________ 1739. FINANCIAL ASSURANCES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 773; 30 CFR 780; 30 CFR 784; 30 CFR 800 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: We are considering rulemaking to ensure adequate funding for the treatment of unanticipated long-term pollutant discharges including acid or toxic mine drainage, that develop as a result of surface coal mining operations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 05/17/02 67 FR 35070 ANPRM Comment Period End 10/15/02 67 FR 46617 NPRM 08/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State Agency Contact: Dennis Rice, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 208-2829 Email: drice@osmre.gov RIN: 1029-AC05 _______________________________________________________________________ 1740. OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq CFR Citation: 30 CFR 701; 30 CFR 773; 30 CFR 774; 30 CFR 778; 30 CFR 843; 30 CFR 847 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: The ownership and control re-proposed rule would amend the provisions of an earlier rule pertaining to the definitions of ownership and control, permit eligibility determinations, and challenges to ownership or control findings. The proposed rule would also clarify what constitutes a transfer, assignment, or sale of permit rights. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/29/03 68 FR 75036 Second NPRM 05/00/06 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-AC08 _______________________________________________________________________ 1741. 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 05/00/06 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) Final Rule Stage Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) _______________________________________________________________________ 1742. 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 05/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1743. 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 [[Page 22837]] 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 05/00/06 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 Email: drice@osmre.gov RIN: 1029-AC47 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) _______________________________________________________________________ 1744. INDIAN LANDS Priority: Routine and Frequent CFR Citation: 30 CFR 700; 30 CFR 740; 30 CFR 750 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 03/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal Agency Contact: Vermell Davis Phone: 202 208-2802 Email: gvdavis@osmre.gov RIN: 1029-AB83 _______________________________________________________________________ 1745. PROCESSING STATE PROGRAM AMENDMENTS Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 30 CFR 732 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/03/03 68 FR 67776 Final Action 10/20/05 70 FR 61194 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Andy DeVito Phone: 202 208-2701 Email: adevito@osmre.gov RIN: 1029-AC06 _______________________________________________________________________ 1746. CIVIL PENALTY ADJUSTMENTS Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 30 CFR 774 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct Final Rule 11/22/05 70 FR 70698 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Andy DeVito Phone: 202 208-2701 Email: adevito@osmre.gov RIN: 1029-AC48 _______________________________________________________________________ 1747. TRANSFER, ASSIGNMENT, OR SALE OF PERMIT RIGHTS Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 30 CFR 774 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 02/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Earl Bandy Phone: 859 260-8427 Email: ebandy@osmre.gov RIN: 1029-AC49 BILLING CODE 4310--05--S _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Prerule Stage Bureau of Reclamation (RB) _______________________________________________________________________ 1748. 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 06/00/06 ANPRM Comment Period End 08/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Dale E. Ensminger, Contract and Repayment Specialist, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, P.O. Box 61470, Boulder City, NV 89006-1470 Phone: 702 293-8659 Fax: 702 293-8042 RIN: 1006-AA50 [[Page 22838]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage Bureau of Reclamation (RB) _______________________________________________________________________ 1749. 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 12/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1750. USE OF RECLAMATION LANDS, FACILITIES, AND WATER SURFACES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 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 implements OMB Circular A-25 on Federal policy regarding fees for services and for sale or use of resources. This revision will: (1) Incorporate changes to Circular A-25 ; (2) clarify provisions related to authorized and unauthorized uses of lands, facilities, and water surfaces; (3) revise the method for establishing the value of the rights of use; (4) define short-term and long-term uses of lands, facilities and water surfaces; 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 12/00/06 NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Marian Mather, Policy Analyst, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Denver Federal Center - D-5300, Denver, CO 80225 Phone: 303 445-2895 Fax: 303 445-6690 Email: mmather@do.usbr.gov RIN: 1006-AA51 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage Bureau of Reclamation (RB) _______________________________________________________________________ 1751. PUBLIC CONDUCT ON BUREAU OF RECLAMATION FACILITIES, LANDS AND WATERBODIES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 460 1-31; 43 USC 3736 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 423; 43 CFR 429 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule would establish regulations regarding public conduct on Reclamation lands and Reclamation projects, waters, and real property subject to the administration of Reclamation or in its custody. The rule is necessary to ensure the safety of the public, Reclamation employees, dams, facilities, and other resources in our jurisdiction. This proposed rule would replace an interim rule that we issued on April 17, 2002, and extended on April 3, 2003. It would also make changes to 43 CFR part 429 to make the two rules consistent. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/13/05 70 FR 54214 NPRM Comment Period End 11/14/05 Final Rule 06/00/06 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 RIN: 1006-AA45 BILLING CODE 4310--09--S [[Page 22839]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Prerule Stage Bureau of Land Management (BLM) _______________________________________________________________________ 1752. GAS HYDRATE PRODUCTION INCENTIVES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 30 USC 189; 30 USC 359; 43 USC 1740; Energy Policy Act of 2005, Sec 353 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3100 Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, February 6, 2006, ANPRM. Final, Statutory, August 8, 2006. ANPRM - Statutory - 02/06/2006; Final Rule - Statutory - 08/08/2006; Sec. 353 of the Energy Policy Act requires an advance notice of proposed rulemaking 180 days after enactment of the Act, and a final rule implementing the Act within 365 days after enac. Abstract: This rule will implement section 353 of the Energy Policy Act by promoting production from gas hydrate resources on Federal lands in Alaska and the Outer Continental Shelf by providing royalty incentives. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 03/08/06 71 FR 11559 ANPRM Comment Period End 04/07/06 NPRM 07/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None URL For Public Comments: www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Thomas J. Zelenka, Petroleum Engineer, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW, 501 LS, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-0334 Email: thomas--zelenka@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD81 _______________________________________________________________________ 1753. ENHANCED OIL AND NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION THROUGH CARBON DIOXIDE INJECTION Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 30 USC 189; 30 USC 359; 43 USC 1740; PL 109-58, Energy Policy Act of 2005, sec 354 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3100 Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, February 6, 2006, ANPRM. Final, Statutory, August 8, 2006. Sec. 354 of the Energy Policy Act requires an advance notice of proposed rulemaking 180 days after enactment of the Act, and a final rule implementing the Act within 365 days after enactment. Abstract: This rule will implement Section 354 of the Energy Policy Act by providing for royalty relief incentives to promote the capture, transportation, and injection of produced carbon dioxide (CO2), natural CO2, and other appropriate gases or other matter for injection/ sequestration into oil and gas fields, in order to promote oil and natural gas production from the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) and onshore Federal leases. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 03/08/06 71 FR 11557 ANPRM Comment Period End 04/07/06 NPRM 07/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None URL For Public Comments: www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Thomas J. Zelenka, Petroleum Engineer, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW, 501 LS, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-0334 Email: thomas--zelenka@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD82 _______________________________________________________________________ 1754. 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. 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 04/00/06 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 [[Page 22840]] _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage Bureau of Land Management (BLM) _______________________________________________________________________ 1755. 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 07/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: James Burd, Natural Resource Specialist, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, MS 501 LS1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-5017 RIN: 1004-AD59 _______________________________________________________________________ 1756. MARGINAL OIL/GAS ROYALTY RATE REDUCTION PROGRAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Legal Authority: 30 USC 181 et seq CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3103.4-2 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rulemaking will replace the existing stripper oil royalty reduction program. The new program will incorporate most of the Inspector General's concerns and recommendations from its three audits. In addition, the new program will expand Federal royalty relief to marginal gas production. Until this rule is promulgated, Sec. 343 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, pertaining to marginal property production incentives, applies. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Rudy Baier, Division of Fluid Mineral Lease and Reservoir Management, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 653-2153 RIN: 1004-AD65 _______________________________________________________________________ 1757. PUBLIC LANDS AND RESOURCES; LAW ENFORCEMENT--CRIMINAL; RECREATION PROGRAMS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 1241 to 1249; 16 USC 460l-6a; 16 USC 670g to 670n; 43 USC 1733 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 9268 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will remove outdated and superseded provisions in the law enforcement regulations pertaining to recreation management. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Felicia Probert, Chief Ranger, National Interagency Fire Center, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 3833 S. Development Avenue, Boise, ID 87305 Phone: 208 387-5131 Fax: 208 387-5136 Email: felicia.probert@nifc.blm.gov Keith Aller, Deputy Director, Office of Law Enforcement and Security, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 501-4819 Fax: 202 502-2582 Email: keith--aller@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD66 _______________________________________________________________________ 1758. HEAVY OIL ROYALTY REDUCTION PROGRAM Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 30 USC 188 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3103 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will provide for a reduced royalty rate for producing a low gravity oil. It will determine what should be the threshold for what constitutes low gravity oil, and whether and/or how BLM will impose restrictions such as price thresholds, production caps, or other limitations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Notice of Suspension 04/27/05 70 FR 21810 NPRM 09/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State Federalism: Undetermined Agency Contact: Rudy Baier, Division of Fluid Mineral Lease and Reservoir Management, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 653-2153 RIN: 1004-AD67 _______________________________________________________________________ 1759. MINING CLAIMS UNDER THE GENERAL MINING LAW; SURFACE MANAGEMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined. Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 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. [[Page 22841]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1760. 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 06/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1761. 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 or sites, and certain statutes requiring a mining claimant to meet them in order to maintain claim. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1762. 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 06/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1763. SALES: FEDERAL LAND POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 43 USC 1713; 43 USC 1740 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2710 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will provide for improved administration of sales of public land under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act. It will expand provision for temporary segregation in aid of sale; provide for determining value by using commonly acceptable appraisal procedures; require notices of decision to sell public land to include a prospectus; require the applicant to comply with laws and regulations on hazardous materials before a patent is issued; limit the issuance of patents to the sale proponent or qualified high bidder; and remove obsolete provisions and reorganize the regulations for clarity. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined URL For Public Comments: www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Jeff O. Holdren, Deputy Group Manager, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land [[Page 22842]] Management, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-7779 Fax: 202 452-7708 Email: jeff--holdren@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD88 _______________________________________________________________________ 1764. COLOR-OF-TITLE AND OMITTED LANDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined Legal Authority: 43 USC 1068 to 1068a; 43 USC 1721; 43 USC 1740; 43 USC 178; 43 USC 992 to 993 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2540 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will revise the regulations on sale of public lands to persons with color-of-title, sale of erroneously meandered lands in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Wisconsin, and sale of certain omitted lands to improve their clarity, reduce duplication, streamline requirements, reduce burdens, and remove obsolete provisions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined URL For Public Comments: www.regulations.gov 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-AD89 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage Bureau of Land Management (BLM) _______________________________________________________________________ 1765. GRAZING ADMINISTRATION--EXCLUSIVE OF ALASKA Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1181d; 43 USC 1740; 43 USC 315; 43 USC 315a to 315r CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4100 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will ensure that BLM documents its consideration of the social, cultural, environmental, and economic consequences of grazing changes; provide that changes in grazing use will be phased in under certain circumstances; allow BLM to share title with permittees and lessees to range improvements in certain circumstances; make clear how BLM will authorize grazing if a BLM decision affecting a grazing permit is stayed pending administrative appeal; remove provisions in the present regulations concerning conservation use grazing permits; ensure adequate time for developing and successfully implementing an appropriate management action when BLM finds that rangelands do not meet standards and guidelines for rangeland health and that authorized grazing is a significant factor in not achieving one or more land health standards or not conforming with guidelines for grazing administration; and revise some administrative service charges. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ ANPRM 03/03/03 68 FR 9964 NPRM 12/08/03 68 FR 68452 NPRM Comment Period End 03/02/04 Final Action 04/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ted Hudson, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Regulatory Affairs Group (WO-630), 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-5042 Fax: 202 653-5287 Email: ted--hudson@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD42 _______________________________________________________________________ 1766. ALASKA NATIVE VETERAN ALLOTMENTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 270-1 to 270-3 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2568 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This proposed rule would delete the requirement at 43 CFR 2568.77 that a veteran applicant must have posted the corners of his or her claim prior to filing an application with BLM. Removal of this requirement would place veteran allotment applicants on the same footing as thousands of applicants who filed under the original 1906 Alaska Native Allotment Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/07/05 70 FR 58654 Comment Period End 12/06/05 Final Rule 04/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Mike Haskins, Native Allotment Coordinator, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 222 W. 7th Avenue, No. 13, Anchorage, AK 99513 Phone: 907 271-3351 RIN: 1004-AD60 _______________________________________________________________________ 1767. PERMITS FOR RECREATION ON PUBLIC LANDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 16 USC 460l-6a; 43 USC 1740; Pub 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. [[Page 22843]] 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 10/00/06 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 Lee Larson, Senior Outdoor Recreation Specialist, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW. 301 LS, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-5168 Fax: 202 452-7709 Email: lee--larson@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD68 _______________________________________________________________________ 1768. SALES OF FOREST PRODUCTS; PREPARATION FOR SALE Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 43 USC 1181e CFR Citation: 43 CFR 5420 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will make thinning timber sales more efficient by allowing third party scaling on any thinning timber sale that imposes an upper limit on the average diameter at breast height (DBH) of the trees to be harvested, such as 20 inches DBH. The rule will also establish procedures to minimize the potential for log theft. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/17/05 70 FR 69714 NPRM Comment Period End 01/17/06 Final Rule 06/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Kenny W. McDaniel, Forester Senior Specialist, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-5097 Fax: 202 452-7702 Email: kenny--mcdaniel@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD70 _______________________________________________________________________ 1769. 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 two years to facilitate the processing of land sales applications. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Rule 06/00/06 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 1770. OIL AND GAS; COMBINED HYDROCARBONS LEASING; TAR SANDS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: Energy Policy Act of 2005 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3141 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will amend current regulations to reflect provisions in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 pertaining to combined hydrocarbon leasing. Section 350 of the Act amends the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 to allow the Secretary to issue separate leases for tar sands and for oil and gas in specially designated tar sands areas. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 10/07/05 70 FR 58610 Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 12/06/05 Final Rule 05/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Ron Teseneer, Minerals Specialist, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street N.W., Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-5094 Fax: 202 653-7397 Email: ron--teseneer@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD76 _______________________________________________________________________ 1771. RIGHTS-OF-WAY, PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES; RIGHTS-OF-WAY UNDER THE MINERAL LEASING ACT Priority: Routine and Frequent Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2800; 43 CFR2880 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will revise the Cost Recovery Processing and Monitoring Fees Schedules for FLPMA and MLA Rights-of-Way; Linear Rights-of-Way Rent Schedule; Communications Use Rental Schedule; and Strict Liability Cap. The rule will implement provisions in a final rule published on April 22, 2005, that require that we annually adjust the fees to take into account changes in certain economic indicators. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 04/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None URL For Public Comments: www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Kelly D. Odom, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW. 401 LS, Washington, DC 20240 [[Page 22844]] Phone: 202 452-5028 Fax: 202 653-5287 Email: kelly--odom@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD84 _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions Bureau of Land Management (BLM) _______________________________________________________________________ 1772. COST RECOVERY; MINERAL FILINGS AND OPERATIONS Priority: Other Significant CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3100; 43 CFR 3200; 43 CFR 3400; 43 CFR 3500; 43 CFR 3600; 43 CFR 3700; 43 CFR 3800 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/15/00 65 FR 78440 Second NPRM 07/19/05 70 FR 41533 Second NPRM Comment Period End 08/18/05 Final Rule 10/07/05 70 FR 58854 Final Rule Effective 11/07/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Energy Effects: Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by Executive Order 13211. Agency Contact: Cynthia Ellis Phone: 202 452-5012 Fax: 202 653-5287 Email: cynthia--ellis@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AC64 _______________________________________________________________________ 1773. APPEALS PROCEDURES; HEARINGS PROCEDURES Priority: Info./Admin./Other CFR Citation: 43 CFR 1840; 43 CFR 1850 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn 02/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Cynthia Ellis Phone: 202 452-5012 Fax: 202 653-5287 Email: cynthia--ellis@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AC99 _______________________________________________________________________ 1774. MINERAL PATENT APPLICATIONS; ADVERSE CLAIMS, PROTESTS, AND CONFLICTS Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3730; 43 CFR 3740; 43 CFR 3820; 43 CFR 3860; 43 CFR 3870 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn - No further action anticipated. 02/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Barbara Gauthier-Warinner Phone: 202 452-0398 Email: barbara--gauthier-warinner@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD32 _______________________________________________________________________ 1775. CONSERVATION; HELIUM LEASING Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 43 CFR 16; 43 CFR 3196 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Withdrawn - No further action anticipated 02/01/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact: Joseph B. Peterson Phone: 806 324-1030 RIN: 1004-AD35 _______________________________________________________________________ 1776. STRIPPER WELL ROYALTY REDUCTIONS; RECORDS RETENTION Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3100 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Direct final Rule 09/07/05 70 FR 53072 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Rudy Baier Phone: 202 653-2153 RIN: 1004-AD71 _______________________________________________________________________ 1777. MINING CLAIM AND SITE MAINTENANCE FEES--FEE ADJUSTMENT Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3834 Completed: ________________________________________________________________________ Reason Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Interim Final Rule 09/01/05 70 FR52028 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Frank Bruno Phone: 202 452-0352 Fax: 202 653-5287 Email: frank--bruno@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD75 _______________________________________________________________________ 1778. APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND FILING OF FORMS; CORRECTION OF STATE OFFICE ADDRESS FOR FILINGS AND RECORDINGS Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 1821 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule updates the address of the Arizona State Office to reflect relocation of the office. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 11/17/05 70 FR 69687 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None [[Page 22845]] Agency Contact: Ted Hudson, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Regulatory Affairs Group (WO-630), 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-5042 Fax: 202 653-5287 Email: ted--hudson@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD77 _______________________________________________________________________ 1779. ONSHORE OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS; CORRECTING AMENDMENT Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3160 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This administrative rule corrects a cross-reference relating to onshore oil and gas operations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Rule 12/22/05 70 FR 75954 Final Rule Effective 12/22/05 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None URL For Public Comments: www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Ted Hudson, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Regulatory Affairs Group (WO-630), 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-5042 Fax: 202 653-5287 Email: ted--hudson@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD80 _______________________________________________________________________ 1780. OIL AND GAS LEASE ACREAGE LIMITATION EXEMPTIONS; REINSTATEMENT OF OIL AND GAS LEASES Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Legal Authority: 30 USC 189; 30 USC 359; 43 USC 1740; PL 109-58, Energy Policy Act of 2005, secs 352 and 371 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3100 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule will amend the regulations on Oil and Gas Leasing to respond to provisions of he Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct) that change BLM's oil and gas lease acreage limitations and oil and gas lease reinstatement procedures. Section 352 of the EPAct expands the types of lease holdings that are exempt from the lease acreage holding limitations. Section 371 of the EPAct extends the maximum time to file a lease reinstatement petition from 15 months to 24 months. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Rule 03/24/06 71 FR 14821 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None URL For Public Comments: www.regulations.gov Agency Contact: Ian Senio, Group Manager, Regulatory Affairs, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW, 401 LS, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-5049 Fax: 202 653-5287 Email: ian--senio@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD83 _______________________________________________________________________ 1781. APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND FILING OF FORMS; CORRECTION OF STATE OFFICE ADDRESS FOR FILINGS AND RECORDINGS Priority: Info./Admin./Other Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 1821.10 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule updates the address of the Montana State Office to reflect a change in the office address. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Rule 03/03/06 71 FR 10844 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Diane O. Williams, Regulatory Affairs Technician, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW, 401 LS, Washington, DC 20240 Phone: 202 452-5030 Fax: 202 653-5287 Email: diane--o--williams@blm.gov RIN: 1004-AD85 BILLING CODE 4310--84--S _______________________________________________________________________ Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage Office of the Secretary (OS) _______________________________________________________________________ 1782. MAKING MOTION PICTURES, TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS, OR SOUNDTRACKS ON DOI LANDS Priority: Other Significant Legal Authority: PL 106-206 CFR Citation: 43 CFR 5 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: This rule implements legislation that directs establishment of a reasonable fee for commercial filming activities or similar projects, such as still photography, where a permit is required. Public Law 106-206 directs the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to establish a reasonable fee system for commercial filming and some still photography activities on lands under the their jurisdiction. To comply with a GAO recommendation to expedite implementation of Public Law 106- 206, the Department is publishing this final rule to remove from 43 CR 5.1(a) the statement that prohibits NPS from charging a fee for the making of motion pictures, television productions or sound tracks. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Action 05/00/06 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Small Entities Affected: No Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Jerry Case, Regulationsm Program Manager, Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240 [[Page 22846]] Phone: 202 208-4206 RIN: 1093-AA10 [FR Doc. 06-2945 Filed 04-21-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-10-S