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[December 22, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 245)]
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Department of the Interior

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Part XI

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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)

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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.

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SUMMARY: This notice provides the semiannual agenda of rules scheduled
for review or development between fall 2003 and spring 2004. The
Regulatory Flexibility Act and Executive Order 12866 require
publication of the agenda.

ADDRESSES: Unless otherwise indicated, all agency contacts are located
at the Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC
20240.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You should direct all comments and
inquiries with regard to these rules to the appropriate agency contact.
You should direct general comments relating to the agenda to the Office
of Executive Secretariat, Department of the Interior, at the address
above or on 202-208-5257 or 202-208-3071.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: With this publication, the Department
satisfies the requirement of Executive Order 12866 that the Department
publish an agenda of rules that we have issued or expect to issue and
of currently effective rules that we have scheduled for review.

 Simultaneously, the Department meets the requirement of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) to publish an
agenda in April and October of each year identifying rules that
will have significant economic effects on a substantial number of
small entities. We have specifically identified in the agenda rules
that will have such effects.

 For this edition of the Department's regulatory agenda, we have
included the most important significant regulatory actions in the
Regulatory Plan, which appears in part II of today's Federal
Register. The table of contents below lists the Regulatory Plan
entries and denotes them by a bracketed bold reference that directs
the reader to the appropriate Sequence Number in part II.

 Date: September 23, 2003.

 Richard A. Stephan,

Federal Register Liaison Officer.

 Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Proposed Rule Stage
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 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
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1627 Natural Resource Damage Assessments: Type B Procedures.............................. 1090-AA29
1628 Department Hearings and Appeals; Special Rules Applicable to Public Land Hearings 1090-AA68
 and Appeals.........................................................................
1629 Department Hearings and Appeals; Procedures Applicable in Adjudications Before the 1090-AA73
 Hearings Division...................................................................
1630 Amendment of Authority to Grant Stays of BLM Grazing Decisions...................... 1090-AA84
1631 Mandatory Conditions Review Process................................................. 1090-AA91
1632 Special Rules Applicable to Surface Coal Mining Hearings and Appeals................ 1090-AA92
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 Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Completed Actions
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 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
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1633 Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs of the Department of the Interior 1090-AA77
 on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, or Age......................
1634 Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment; Drug-Free Workplace Grant Requirements..... 1090-AA79
1635 Amendment of Authority To Grant Stays of Grazing Decisions.......................... 1090-AA83
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 United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Prerule Stage
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 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
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1636 Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program.............................................. 1018-AH98
1637 Release of Captive-Reared Mallards.................................................. 1018-AI05
1638 North American Wetlands Conservation Act and Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation 1018-AI13
 Act Grant Administration Policies...................................................
1639 Migratory Bird Permits; Regulations Governing Possession of Migratory Birds for 1018-AI97
 Educational Purposes................................................................
1640 Humane and Healthful Transport of Wild Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, and Amphibians to 1018-AJ24
 the United States...................................................................
1641 Injurious Wildlife Species; Boiga Snakes............................................ 1018-AT28
1642 Migratory Bird Hunting; Approval of Hevi-Steel as a Nontoxic Shot Material for 1018-AT32
 Waterfowl Hunting...................................................................
1643 Injurious Wildlife; Bighead Carp (Hypophthalmichthys Nobilis)....................... 1018-AT49
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 United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
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1644 Seizure and Forfeiture Procedures--50 CFR Part 12................................... 1018-AC89
1645 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)..................... 1018-AD87
1646 Migratory Bird Permits: Scientific Collecting Permits............................... 1018-AE63
1647 U.S. Proposals for CITES Appendix III; American Eel................................. 1018-AF09
1648 Humane and Healthful Transport of Wild Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, and Amphibians to 1018-AF27
 the United States...................................................................
1649 Importation, Exportation, and Transportation of Wildlife, 50 CFR Part 14............ 1018-AF46
1650 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Tibetan Antelope..................... 1018-AF49
1651 Injurious Wildlife; Addition of the Asian Swamp Eel................................. 1018-AF53
1652 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.......................................................
1653 Federal Falconry Standards and Falconry Permitting.................................. 1018-AG11
1654 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
1655 Wild Bird Conservation Act: Review of Approved List of Captive-Bred Species......... 1018-AG64
1656 Injurious Wildlife--Addition of Black Carp.......................................... 1018-AG70
1657 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential 1018-AH44
 Experimental Population for the Boulder Darter and the Spotfin Chub in Shoal Creek,
 Alabama and Tennessee...............................................................
1658 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Reclassification of the Gila 1018-AH57
 Trout From Endangered to Threatened.................................................
1659 Export of Live Alligators........................................................... 1018-AH65
1660 Eagle Permits: New Definitions, Permits for Incidental Taking of Bald Eagles 1018-AH74
 Necessary To Protect Other Interests in Any Particular Locality.....................
1661 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revisions to the Regulations 1018-AH93
 Applicable to Permits Issued Under the Endangered Species Act.......................
1662 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of Two Australian Parakeets 1018-AI04
 From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species..................................
1663 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C--Nonrural 1018-AI38
 Determinations......................................................................
1664 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Reclassification of the 1018-AI41
 American Crocodile From Endangered to Threatened....................................
1665 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Southwest Alaskan 1018-AI44
 Distinct Population Segment of the Northern Sea Otter...............................
1666 Migratory Bird Permits; Eiderdown From Iceland...................................... 1018-AI64
1667 Import of Polar Bear Trophies From Canada; Finding for the Gulf of Boothia 1018-AI65
 Population..........................................................................
1668 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AI76
 Five Appalachian Mussels............................................................
1669 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for a 1018-AI78
 Plant, the Lane Mountain Milkvetch..................................................
1670 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of a Plant, the Arizona 1018-AI79
 Agave...............................................................................
1671 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Nonessential Experimental 1018-AI80
 Population of the Northern Aplomado Falcon..........................................
1672 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Downlisting the Wood Bison From 1018-AI83
 Endangered to Threatened............................................................
1673 Safe Harbor Agreements and Candidate Conservation Agreements With Assurances; 1018-AI85
 Revisions to the Regulations........................................................
1674 U.S. Proposals for CITES Appendix III; Black Cohosh................................. 1018-AI91
1675 Migratory Bird Permits; Military Readiness Exemption................................ 1018-AI92
1676 Endangered Species and Pesticide Regulation (Reg Plan Seq No. 72)................... 1018-AI95
1677 Revision of Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations...................................... 1018-AI98
1678 Revision of the Regulations Governing the Transport of Eagle Feathers............... 1018-AJ00
1679 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting the Eastern Distinct 1018-AJ03
 Population Segment of the Gray Wolf.................................................
1680 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of the Western Distinct 1018-AJ04
 Population Segment of the Gray Wolf.................................................
1681 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AJ07
 the Colorado Butterfly Plant........................................................
1682 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AJ09
 the Fish Slough Milk Vetch..........................................................
1683 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AJ10
 the Munz's Onion....................................................................
1684 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AJ12
 the Coastal-Puget Sound, St. Mary-Belly River, and Jarbidge River Population
 Segments of Bull Trout..............................................................
1685 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Salt Creek Tiger Beetle.. 1018-AJ13
1686 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AJ15
 the Mexican Spotted Owl.............................................................
1687 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Eggert's Sunflower 1018-AJ17
 From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species..................................

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1688 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; De-designation of Manatee Protection 1018-AJ23
 Areas in Florida....................................................................
1689 Injurious Wildlife; Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys Molitrix)....................... 1018-AT29
1690 Wild Bird Conservation Act; Review of Regulations To Allow Imports of Exotic Wild 1018-AT30
 Birds...............................................................................
1691 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of Mexican Bobcat from List 1018-AT31
 of Endangered Species...............................................................
1692 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Virginia Roundleaf 1018-AT33
 From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species..................................
1693 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Termination of the Southern 1018-AT34
 Sea Otter Translocation Program.....................................................
1694 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Withdrawal of Proposed Downlisting of 1018-AT35
 the Pahrump Poolfish From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species.............
1695 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Reclassification of the 1018-AT37
 Virginia Northern Flying Squirrel From Endangered to Threatened.....................
1696 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Removal of the Yellowstone 1018-AT38
 Grizzly Bear Population From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species..........
1697 2004-2005 Refuge-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations..................... 1018-AT40
1698 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AT42
 the Arroyo Toad.....................................................................
1699 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Boreal Toad.............. 1018-AT43
1700 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AT44
 the California Tiger Salamander Santa Barbara County Distinct Population Segment....
1701 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AT45
 the Riverside Fairy Shrimp..........................................................
1702 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart 1018-AT46
 D; 2005-2006 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Shellfish Regulations...................
1703 Marine Mammals: Revised Definition of ``Authentic Native Articles of Handicrafts and 1018-AT48
 Clothing''..........................................................................
1704 Revised Definition of ``Destruction or Adverse Modification'' for Endangered Species 1018-AT50
 Act Section 7 Consultations.........................................................
1705 Listing the Miami Blue Butterfly as Endangered; Listing the Cassius Blue, Ceraunus 1018-AT51
 Blue, and Nickerbean (Ammon) Blue Butterflies as Threatened Due to Similarity of
 Appearance to the Miami Blue........................................................
1706 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AT52
 the Mexican Spotted Owl.............................................................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.

 United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Final Rule Stage
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 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
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1707 List of Migratory Birds............................................................. 1018-AB72
1708 General Provisions and General Permit Procedures--50 CFR Part 13.................... 1018-AC57
1709 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Bald Eagle Throughout 1018-AF21
 the Lower 48 States From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species..............
1710 Importation of Captive-Bred Exotic Birds Into the United States From Breeding 1018-AF44
 Facilities in Other Countries.......................................................
1711 Policy on General Conservation Permits.............................................. 1018-AF63
1712 U.S. Proposals for CITES Appendix III; Certain Turtle Species....................... 1018-AF69
1713 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Endangered Status for Three 1018-AG09
 Plants From the Mariana Islands and Guam............................................
1714 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for 12 Species of 1018-AG23
 Picture-Wing Flies From the Hawaiian Islands........................................
1715 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting the Hoover's Woolly-Star 1018-AG41
 From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species..................................
1716 National Wildlife Refuge System; Mission, Goals, and Purposes....................... 1018-AG46
1717 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Three Coastal 1018-AG88
 California Plants...................................................................
1718 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Truckee Barberry From 1018-AH47
 the List of Endangered and Threatened Species.......................................
1719 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Guam Broadbill and 1018-AH50
 Mariana Mallard From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species..................
1720 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Johnston's Frankenia 1018-AH53
 From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species..................................
1721 Endangered and Threatened Plants; Reclassification of the Missouri Bladderpod From 1018-AH59
 Endangered to Threatened............................................................
1722 Addition of the Great White Shark and the Cape Stag Beetles to Appendix III Under 1018-AH66
 CITES...............................................................................
1723 Audit Resolution Policy............................................................. 1018-AH69

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1724 Migratory Bird Permits; Regulations Governing Rehabilitation Activities............. 1018-AH87
1725 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....................................................
1726 Marine Mammals: Incidental Take During Specified Activities (Beaufort Sea Polar Bear 1018-AH92
 and Walrus).........................................................................
1727 Public Notice for CITES Appendix III Listing of Spanish Cedar and Bigleaf Mahogany 1018-AH99
 by the Government of Peru...........................................................
1728 Migratory Bird Hunting and Permits; Regulations for Managing Harvest of Light Goose 1018-AI07
 Populations.........................................................................
1729 Addition by Indonesia of Ramin to Appendix III Under the Convention on International 1018-AI08
 Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.................................
1730 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Beluga Sturgeon...................... 1018-AI11
1731 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Tinian Monarch 1018-AI14
 Flycatcher From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species.......................
1732 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing and Designation of Critical 1018-AI15
 Habitat for Three Snails and One Amphipod...........................................
1733 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of the Rota Bridled White-Eye 1018-AI16
1734 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Topeka 1018-AI20
 Shiner..............................................................................
1735 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Ventura 1018-AI21
 Marsh Milkvetch.....................................................................
1736 Migratory Bird Permits; Regulations for Managing Resident Canada Geese Populations.. 1018-AI32
1737 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AI48
 the Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy Owl....................................................
1738 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Slickspot Peppergrass.... 1018-AI50
1739 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of the Central California 1018-AI68
 Distinct Population Segment of the California Tiger Salamander; Reclassification of
 the Sonoma County and Santa Barbara.................................................
1740 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AI69
 the Desert Yellowhead...............................................................
1741 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AI71
 the San Diego Fairy Shrimp..........................................................
1742 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AI72
 the California Gnatcatcher..........................................................
1743 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AI73
 11 Mobile River Basin Freshwater Mussels............................................
1744 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AI74
 Braun's Rockcress...................................................................
1745 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for a 1018-AI77
 Plant, the Pierson's Milkvetch......................................................
1746 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for the Dugong in 1018-AI81
 the Republic of Palau...............................................................
1747 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for the Scimitar- 1018-AI82
 Horned Oryx, Addax, and Dama Gazelle................................................
1748 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subparts C and D; 1018-AI89
 2004-2005 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Shellfish..................................
1749 Changes in List of Species in Appendices to the Convention on International Trade in 1018-AI90
 Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora..........................................
1750 Endangered Species Act Counterpart Section 7 Consultation Regulations for 1018-AJ02
 Implementing the National Fire Plan.................................................
1751 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart 1018-AJ25
 D--2004-2005 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Wildlife................................
1752 Proposal To Extend Existing Amended 4(d) Rule for Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse in 1018-AJ26
 Colorado and Wyoming................................................................
1753 Migratory Bird Subsistence Harvest in Alaska; Proposed Spring/Summer Subsistence 1018-AJ27
 Annual Harvest Regulations for Migratory Birds in Alaska During the 2004 Subsistence
 Season..............................................................................
1754 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Amendment To Manatee Protection Areas 1018-AT39
 in Florida (Barge Canal Exception)..................................................
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 United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Long-Term Actions
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 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
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1755 Implementation of the 1994 Amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act........... 1018-AE72
1756 Taking of Marine Mammals by Level B Harassment; Issuance of General Authorization 1018-AF26
 for Scientific Research and Permits for Photography, Educational, and Commercial
 Purposes............................................................................
1757 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of Endangered Status 1018-AG16
 and Designation of Critical Habitat for the Gila Chub...............................
1758 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of the Miami Blue Butterfly.. 1018-AH30
1759 Interagency Guidance for the Prescription of Fishways Pursuant to Section 18 of the 1018-AH42
 Federal Power Act...................................................................

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1760 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Reclassification of the Marianna Fruit Bat on 1018-AH55
 Guam From Endangered to Threatened..................................................
1761 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......
1762 Corrections to Rights-of-Way Regulations............................................ 1018-AI12
1763 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for 6 Guam Species.. 1018-AI25
1764 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of the San Miguel Island Fox, 1018-AI28
 Santa Rosa Island Fox, Santa Cruz Island Fox, and Santa Catalina Island Fox.........
1765 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AI52
 the Columbia-Klamath Distinct Population Segment of the Bull Trout..................
1766 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Conservation Education; 50 CFR 17.21. 1018-AI66
1767 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Permits for Foreign Listed Species... 1018-AI67
1768 Migratory Bird Permits; Revisions to General Exceptions............................. 1018-AI96
1769 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Prudency Determination and 1018-AJ08
 Designation of Critical Habitat for Eggert's Sunflower..............................
1770 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AJ11
 the Spreading Navarretia and the San Jacinto Valley Crownscale......................
1771 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AJ16
 the California Red-legged Frog......................................................
1772 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Amendment to the 1018-AT36
 Nonessential Experimental Population Rule for the Mexican Gray Wolf.................
1773 Land Conservation Planning (Refuge Manual Chapter 602 FW 2)......................... 1018-AT41
1774 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart A and Subpart 1018-AT47
 B...................................................................................
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 United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Completed Actions
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 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
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1775 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Douglas County, 1018-AF43
 Oregon, Population of the Columbia White-Tailed Deer From the List of Endangered and
 Threatened Species..................................................................
1776 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for 47 Plants in 1018-AH02
 Hawaii..............................................................................
1777 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Plants of the 1018-AH09
 Northwest Islands, Hawaii...........................................................
1778 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of the Sacramento Mountains 1018-AH40
 Checkerspot Butterfly and Proposed Designation of Critical Habitat..................
1779 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Removal of the San Marcos Gambusia From the List 1018-AH52
 of Endangered and Threatened Species................................................
1780 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Reproposed Determinations of Prudency 1018-AH70
 and Proposed Designations of Critical Habitat for Plants From Maui and Kahoolawe,
 Hawaii..............................................................................
1781 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reopening of Comment Period on the 1018-AH73
 Threatened Status of the Sacramento Splittail (Pogonichthys Macrolepidotis).........
1782 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AH94
 Blackburn's Sphinx Moth.............................................................
1783 Civil Procedures; 50 CFR Part 11.................................................... 1018-AH97
1784 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential 1018-AI03
 Experimental Population of Grizzly Bears in the Bitterroot Area of Idaho and
 Montana; Removal of Regulations.....................................................
1785 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for 103 Oahu, 1018-AI24
 Hawaii, Plants......................................................................
1786 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Four Fairy 1018-AI26
 Shrimp and 11 Plants in California..................................................
1787 Migratory Bird Permits; Regulations for Managing Double-Crested Cormorant Damages... 1018-AI39
1788 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the Gray Bat From 1018-AI40
 Endangered to Threatened............................................................
1789 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Mountain Plover With a 1018-AI45
 Special Rule........................................................................
1790 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AI46
 the Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse...................................................
1791 Tribal Wildlife Grants Program Implementation Guidelines for Fiscal Year (FY) 2002.. 1018-AI58
1792 Tribal Landowner Incentive Program (T-LIP) Implementation Guidelines for Fiscal Year 1018-AI59
 (FY) 2002...........................................................................
1793 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential 1018-AI60
 Experimental Population of the Black-Footed Ferret in South-Central South Dakota....
1794 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart 1018-AI62
 D--2003-2004 Subsistence Taking of Wildlife Regulations.............................
1795 2003-2004 Refuge Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations..................... 1018-AI63

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1796 Migratory Bird Subsistence Harvest in Alaska; Regulations for the Spring and Summer 1018-AI84
 2003 Season.........................................................................
1797 Migratory Bird Hunting; Proposed 2003-2004 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations 1018-AI93
 (Preliminary) With Requests for Indian Tribal Proposals.............................
1798 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Water Howellia 1018-AI94
 (Howellia aquatilus) From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species.............
1799 Revision of Airborne Hunting Regulations............................................ 1018-AI99
1800 Fiscal Year 2004 Private Stewardship Grants Program; Program Implementation......... 1018-AJ01
1801 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the Cui-ui From 1018-AJ05
 the List of Endangered and Threatened Species and Establishment of a 4(d) Rule......
1802 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Additional Manatee 1018-AJ06
 Protection Areas in Florida.........................................................
1803 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential 1018-AJ18
 Experimental Population of Black-Footed Ferret in Wyoming...........................
1804 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the Uncompahgre 1018-AJ19
 Fritillary Butterfly From Endangered to Threatened..................................
1805 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of Arctic Russian Population 1018-AJ20
 of Spectacled Eiders From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species;
 Classification of U.S. Popul. as Threatened.........................................
1806 Guidance for the Establishment, Use, and Operation of Conservation Banks............ 1018-AJ22
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 National Park Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
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1807 Big Thicket National Preserve; Personal Watercraft.................................. 1024-AC92
1808 Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore; Personal Watercraft.............................. 1024-AC93
1809 Fire Island National Seashore; Personal Watercraft.................................. 1024-AC94
1810 Gateway National Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft............................... 1024-AC95
1811 Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft........................ 1024-AC96
1812 Lake Meredith Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft.................................. 1024-AC97
1813 Chickasaw Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft...................................... 1024-AC98
1814 Curecanti Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft...................................... 1024-AC99
1815 Amistad Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft........................................ 1024-AD00
1816 Lake Roosevelt Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft................................. 1024-AD01
1817 Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act; Future Applicability........ 1024-AD05
1818 Boating and Water Use Activities.................................................... 1024-AD07
1819 Alaska Park Units; Special Regulations.............................................. 1024-AD13
1820 Delaware Water Gap NRA Commercial Vehicle Fees...................................... 1024-AD14
1821 Revisions to Right-of-Way Regulations............................................... 1024-AD16
1822 Cost Recovery for Special Park Uses................................................. 1024-AD18
1823 Ceremonies at First Division Monument............................................... 1024-AD19
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 National Park Service--Final Rule Stage
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 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
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1824 Procedures for State, Tribal, and Local Government Historic Preservation Programs... 1024-AC79
1825 Commercial Use Authorizations....................................................... 1024-AC85
1826 Snowmobile Regulations for Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and JDR 1024-AD11
 Parkway (Reg Plan Seq No. 73).......................................................
1827 Rocky Mountain National Park Snowmobile Use......................................... 1024-AD15
1828 Use of Service Animals in National Park Areas....................................... 1024-AD17
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 National Park Service--Long-Term Actions
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 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
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1829 Special Regulations of the National Park System; Religious Ceremonial Collection of 1024-AC86
 Golden Eaglets in Wupatki National Monument.........................................
1830 Golden Gate National Recreation Area; Special Regulations........................... 1024-AD03
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 National Park Service--Completed Actions
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 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
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1831 Vehicles and Traffic Safety; Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs...... 1024-AC69
1832 Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act Regulations; Civil Penalties. 1024-AC84
1833 Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument; Special Regulations.................... 1024-AC89
1834 Glen Canyon National Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft........................... 1024-AC90
1835 Assateague Island National Seashore; Personal Watercraft............................ 1024-AD02
1836 Saguaro National Monument Mountain Bike Special Regulations......................... 1024-AD10
1837 Special Regulations; Areas of the National Park System; New River Gorge National 1024-AD12
 River--Hunting......................................................................
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 Bureau of Indian Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage
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 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1838 Buy Indian Act Regulations.......................................................... 1076-AE07
1839 Tribal Revenue Allocation Plans..................................................... 1076-AE24
1840 Indian Country Law Enforcement...................................................... 1076-AE35
1841 Leases and Permits on Indian Trust and Restricted Lands............................. 1076-AE36
1842 Reindeer in Alaska.................................................................. 1076-AE37
1843 Proclamation of Reservations........................................................ 1076-AE40
1844 Loan Guaranty, Insurance, and Interest Subsidy...................................... 1076-AE42
1845 Use or Distribution of Indian Judgment Funds........................................ 1076-AE43
1846 Navajo Partitioned Lands Grazing Permits............................................ 1076-AE46
1847 Indian Highway Safety Program....................................................... 1076-AE47
1848 Appeals from Administrative Actions................................................. 1076-AE48
1849 No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.................................................... 1076-AE49
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 Bureau of Indian Affairs--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1850 Irrigation Projects and Systems..................................................... 1076-AD44
1851 Certificates of Degree of Indian Blood.............................................. 1076-AD97
1852 Alaska Resupply Operation........................................................... 1076-AE04
1853 Indian Reservation Roads Program.................................................... 1076-AE17
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 Bureau of Indian Affairs--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1854 Indian Electric Power Utilities..................................................... 1076-AD45
1855 Preparation of Rolls of Indians..................................................... 1076-AE44
1856 Standards for Approving Tribal Per Capita Distributions............................. 1076-AE45
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 Bureau of Indian Affairs--Completed Actions
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 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1857 Protection of Products of Indian Art and Craftsmanship.............................. 1076-AE16
1858 Amendment to the List of Courts of Indian Offenses.................................. 1076-AE41
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 Minerals Management Service--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1859 Late and Overpayment Interest....................................................... 1010-AC27
1860 Takes vs. Entitlements Reporting.................................................... 1010-AC29
1861 Prepayment of Royalties............................................................. 1010-AC31
1862 Incident Reporting.................................................................. 1010-AC57
1863 Royalty Relief Terms................................................................ 1010-AC58
1864 Appeals of Minerals Management Service Orders....................................... 1010-AC80
1865 Reporting Amendments................................................................ 1010-AC90
1866 Blowout Prevention for Production Tree Coiled Tubing Workover Operations............ 1010-AC96
1867 Data Release and Definitions........................................................ 1010-AC99
1868 Valuation of Oil From Indian Leases................................................. 1010-AD00
1869 Reduction to Royalty Relief in Special Circumstances................................ 1010-AD02
1870 Federal Oil Valuation............................................................... 1010-AD04
1871 Federal Gas Valuation............................................................... 1010-AD05
1872 Leasing of Sulphur or Oil and Gas in the Outer Continental Shelf.................... 1010-AD06
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 Minerals Management Service--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1873 Accounting Relief for Marginal Properties........................................... 1010-AC30
1874 Plans and Information............................................................... 1010-AC47
1875 Proprietary Terms and Data Disclosure............................................... 1010-AC81
1876 Documents Incorporated by Reference for Offshore Floating Production Facilities..... 1010-AC85
1877 Rights-of-Use and Easements and Pipeline Rights-of-Way.............................. 1010-AC91
1878 Document Incorporated by Reference-API 510--Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: 1010-AC95
 Maintenance Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration..............................
1879 Relief or Reduction in Royalty Rates--Deep Gas Provisions (Reg Plan Seq No. 74)..... 1010-AD01
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.

 Minerals Management Service--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1880 Dealing With Sustained Casing Pressure.............................................. 1010-AC83
1881 Definition of Control............................................................... 1010-AC88
1882 Documents Incorporated by Reference--API RP 14F and API 510......................... 1010-AC89
1883 Fixed Platforms--Documents Incorporated by Reference................................ 1010-AD03
1884 Increase in Maximum Daily Civil Penalty Amount...................................... 1010-AD07
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 Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1885 Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fees..................................................... 1029-AC46
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1886 Abandoned Coal Refuse Sites......................................................... 1029-AB70
1887 Revegetation........................................................................ 1029-AC02
1888 Placement of Excess Spoil........................................................... 1029-AC04
1889 Financial Assurances................................................................ 1029-AC05
1890 Processing State Program Amendments................................................. 1029-AC06
1891 Ownership and Control Settlement Rule............................................... 1029-AC08
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 Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1892 Indian Lands........................................................................ 1029-AB83
1893 Financing Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation........................................... 1029-AC07
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 Bureau of Reclamation--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1894 Public Conduct on Reclamation Lands and Projects.................................... 1006-AA45
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 Bureau of Reclamation--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1895 Trespass on Reclamation Lands and Facilities........................................ 1006-AA44
1896 Public Conduct on Bureau of Reclamation Lands and Projects; Removal of Expiration 1006-AA46
 Date................................................................................
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 Bureau of Land Management--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1897 Sales--Federal Land Policy and Management Act....................................... 1004-AB77
1898 Desert Land Entries................................................................. 1004-AC56
1899 Disposal of Reserved Minerals Under the Stock Raising Homestead Act................. 1004-AC59
1900 Mineral Patent Applications; Adverse Claims, Protests, and Conflicts................ 1004-AD32
1901 Grazing Administration--Exclusive of Alaska......................................... 1004-AD42
1902 Resource Management Planning........................................................ 1004-AD57
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 Bureau of Land Management--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1903 Indian Allotments................................................................... 1004-AC77
1904 Permits for Recreation on Public Lands.............................................. 1004-AD45
1905 Wilderness Management............................................................... 1004-AD46
1906 Oil and Gas Leasing Operations; Bonding............................................. 1004-AD56
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 Bureau of Land Management--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1907 Leases, Permits, and Easements...................................................... 1004-AB51
1908 Coalbed Methane Development......................................................... 1004-AC27
1909 Cost Recovery; Mineral Filings and Operations....................................... 1004-AC64
1910 Rights-of-Way, Principles and Procedures; Rights-of-Way Under the Mineral Leasing 1004-AC74
 Act.................................................................................
1911 Carey Act Grants.................................................................... 1004-AC80
1912 Oil and Gas Leasing and Operations.................................................. 1004-AC94
1913 Appeals Procedures; Hearings Procedures............................................. 1004-AC99
1914 Conservation; Helium Leasing........................................................ 1004-AD35
1915 Hazardous Materials Compliance...................................................... 1004-AD38
1916 Supplementary Rules for Public Demonstrations at Grand Staircase-Escalante National 1004-AD40
 Monument............................................................................
1917 Mining Claims Under the General Mining Laws; Surface Management..................... 1004-AD53
1918 Wilderness Management............................................................... 1004-AD54
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 Bureau of Land Management--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1919 Location Recording and Maintenance of Mining Claims and Sites....................... 1004-AD31
1920 Surface Management; Segregated or Withdrawn Lands................................... 1004-AD51
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 Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1921 Wild and Scenic Rivers.............................................................. 1093-AA08
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_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage
Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)
_______________________________________________________________________

1627. NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS: TYPE B PROCEDURES

Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 9651(c)

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: CERCLA and the Clean Water Act allow natural resource
trustees to bring a claim against a potentially responsible party for
resources that have been injured by a release of a hazardous substance.
CERCLA requires that natural resource damage assessment regulations be
promulgated and that the regulations be reviewed, and revised as
appropriate, every two years. This rulemaking is the biennial review of
the administrative process for conducting assessments as well as the
so-called type B procedures for determining injury and damages through
scientific and economic studies. This rulemaking will also address the
calculation of lost non-use values of natural resources, in compliance
with State of Ohio v. Department of the Interior, 880 F.2d 432 (D.C.
Cir. 1989), which ordered the Department to allow for the assessment of
all reliably calculated values lost as a result of a natural resource
injury.

[[Page 73088]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM 07/16/96 61 FR 37031
ANPRM Comment Period End 09/16/96
NPRM 05/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1628. DEPARTMENT HEARINGS AND APPEALS; SPECIAL RULES APPLICABLE TO
PUBLIC LAND HEARINGS AND APPEALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1201

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4.401(c)(2); 43 CFR 4.403 to 4.408; 43 CFR 4.414;
43 CFR 4.415; 43 CFR 4.422(c)(2); 43 CFR 4.450-5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document proposes to amend procedural rules governing
hearings and appeals in public-lands cases. The amendments are
necessary to conform the rules to procedural practices contained in
decisions of the Interior Board of Land Appeals. The amended rules
would provide parties more complete information and more up-to-date
procedures than the existing rules.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Will A. Irwin, Administrative Judge, Department of the
Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget,
Interior Board of Appeals, 801 N. Quincy Street, Suite 300, Arlington,
VA 22203
Phone: 703 235-8349

RIN: 1090-AA68
_______________________________________________________________________

1629. DEPARTMENT HEARINGS AND APPEALS; PROCEDURES APPLICABLE IN
ADJUDICATIONS BEFORE THE HEARINGS DIVISION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 372; 25 USC 373; 25 USC 373a; 25 USC 373b; 25
USC 374; 30 USC 1201 et seq; 43 USC 1201; 5 USC 571 to 583

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 15; 30 CFR 301; 43 CFR 1850; 43 CFR 4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would amend regulations governing case
management and case processing by administrative law judges in OHA
field offices. The rules are necessary to increase efficiency in case
processing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 02/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Charles E. Breece, Deputy Director, Department of the
Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget, 801 N.
Quincy Street, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 235-3810

RIN: 1090-AA73
_______________________________________________________________________

1630. AMENDMENT OF AUTHORITY TO GRANT STAYS OF BLM GRAZING DECISIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 315a; 43 USC 1201

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4.21; 43 CFR 4.470; 43 CFR 4.472; 43 CFR 4.476; 43
CFR 4.477

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Hearings and Appeals is proposing to amend its
existing regulations to authorize OHA administrative law judges to
decide petitions for a stay of grazing decisions issued by the Bureau
of Land Management and requests to place such decisions into immediate
effect. The proposal is designed to expedite administrative review by
eliminating an inefficient bifurcation of authority.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 05/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Will A. Irwin, Administrative Judge, Department of the
Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget,
Interior Board of Appeals, 801 N. Quincy Street, Suite 300, Arlington,
VA 22203
Phone: 703 235-8349

RIN: 1090-AA84
_______________________________________________________________________

1631. [bull] MANDATORY CONDITIONS REVIEW PROCESS

Priority:

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will update the Department's procedures and
requirements relating to mandatory review procedures governing property
and acquisition management.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: William Bettenberg, Director, Office of Policy
Analysis, Department of the Interior, Room 4426 MIB, 1849 C Street NW,
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-5978
Fax: 202 208-4867

RIN: 1090-AA91

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_______________________________________________________________________

1632. [bull] SPECIAL RULES APPLICABLE TO SURFACE COAL MINING HEARINGS
AND APPEALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1268(f)

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Hearings and Appeals is amending this rule to
state that the Office of Surface Mining has the ultimate burden or
persuasion as to whether the individual identified in a company's
filings under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) is
a director, officer, or agent of the company.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Will A. Irwin, Administrative Judge, Department of the
Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget,
Interior Board of Appeals, 801 N. Quincy Street, Suite 300, Arlington,
VA 22203
Phone: 703 235-8349

RIN: 1090-AA92
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions
Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)
_______________________________________________________________________

1633. NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT
OF THE INTERIOR ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, HANDICAP,
OR AGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 08/26/03 68 FR 51333
Final Action Effective 09/25/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Melvin C. Fowler
Phone: 202 208-3455

RIN: 1090-AA77
_______________________________________________________________________

1634. NONPROCUREMENT SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT; DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE GRANT
REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 42; 43 CFR 43

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 11/26/03 68 FR 66533

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Federalism: This action may have federalism implications as defined in
EO 13132.

Agency Contact: Debra E. Sonderman
Phone: 202 208-6431

RIN: 1090-AA79
_______________________________________________________________________

1635. AMENDMENT OF AUTHORITY TO GRANT STAYS OF GRAZING DECISIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4.401; 43 CFR 4.410; 43 CFR 4.416; 43 CFR 4.422;
43 CFR 4.450-5; 43 CFR 4190; 43 CFR 5003.1

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 06/05/03 68 FR 33794

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael H. Schwartz
Phone: 202 452-5198
Email: michael--schwartz@blm.gov

RIN: 1090-AA83
BILLING CODE 4310-55-S
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Prerule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1636. PARTNERS FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE PROGRAM

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 16 USC 742(a) to 754

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Portions of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manual are
being revised to update policy on the implementation of the Partners
for Fish and Wildlife Program. This program provides private landowners
with cost-sharing and restoration expertise to restore fish and
wildlife habitat. The program does not acquire lands and is a voluntary
incentive program. The revisions update policy, incorporate Office of
Inspector General recommendations, and clarify technical assistance and
cost-sharing in light of changes in U.S. Department of Agriculture
conservation programs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Availability 11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hannibal Bolton, Chief, Division of Fish and Wildlife
Management and Habitat Restoration, Department of the Interior, United
States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 840, 4401 North Fairfax Drive,
Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1718

RIN: 1018-AH98
_______________________________________________________________________

1637. RELEASE OF CAPTIVE-REARED MALLARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712; 16 USC 742(a) to 742(j)

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CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are resuming review all aspects of regulations pertaining
to the release and harvest of captive-reared mallards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Intent 08/28/01 66 FR 45274
Notice of Availability 08/26/03 68 FR 51231
Comment Period End 12/20/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird
Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife
Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1714
Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI05
_______________________________________________________________________

1638. NORTH AMERICAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION ACT AND NEOTROPICAL MIGRATORY
BIRD CONSERVATION ACT GRANT ADMINISTRATION POLICIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 4401 et seq

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Grant Administration Policies document is being published
as an interim measure to guide the North American Wetlands Conservation
Act (NAWCA) grants administration process and to provide advance notice
of rulemaking. The Service intends, eventually, to engage in rulemaking
to set out its own regulations to guide NAWCA grants administration
that will parallel but supersede the Grant Administration Policies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM 01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Dr. Keith A. Morehouse, Department of the Interior,
United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 110, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, Div. of Bird Habitat Conservation, Arlington Square, 4401
North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1784
Fax: 703 358-2282
Email: keith--morehouse@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI13
_______________________________________________________________________

1639. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REGULATIONS GOVERNING POSSESSION OF
MIGRATORY BIRDS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 92 Stat 3112 (16 USC 712(2)); PL 95-616; PL 106-108;
16 USC 668a; 16 USC 703 to 712; . . .

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to amend migratory bird permit regulations to
create a new permit category establishing conditions and criteria for
obtaining a permit to possess migratory birds, including eagles, for
educational purposes. Prior to this rule, this activity has been
authorized by a miscellaneous permit category. This request for
comments will generate input needed to develop the proposed permit
regulation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM 11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird
Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife
Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1714
Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI97
_______________________________________________________________________

1640. [bull] HUMANE AND HEALTHFUL TRANSPORT OF WILD MAMMALS, BIRDS,
REPTILES, AND AMPHIBIANS TO THE UNITED STATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 18 USC 42 ; 16 USC 3371 to 3378

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The service proposes to publish an advance notice of proposed
rulemaking to ask the public for comments and input into the best
process and spectrum of updates needed to amend the regulations that
establish standards for the humane and healthful transport of wild
birds and mammals (not significant, Q301). These have not been amended
in more than 10 years and are currently not completely in accordance
with the international requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM 11/00/03
NPRM 05/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority,
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service,
Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2095
Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AJ24
_______________________________________________________________________

1641. [bull] INJURIOUS WILDLIFE SPECIES; BOIGA SNAKES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 18 USC 42

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FWS will review available economic and biological information
on snakes in the genus Boiga for possible addition to the list of
injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM 09/12/03 68 FR 53705
ANPRM Comment Period End 11/12/03
NPRM 03/00/04

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kari Jonell Duncan, Fishery Biologist, Division of
Environmental Quality, Branch of Invasive Species, Department of the
Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 810B, 4401
North Fairfax Drive, Room 810-B, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2464
Fax: 703 358-1800
Email: kari--duncan@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT28
_______________________________________________________________________

1642. [bull] MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING; APPROVAL OF HEVI-STEEL AS A
NONTOXIC SHOT MATERIAL FOR WATERFOWL HUNTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712; 16 USC 742

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Environ-Metal has applied to the Service for approval of
Hevi-Steel as nontoxic for waterfowl hunting in the United States. The
information included in Environ-Metal's application is conclusive as to
Hevi-Steel's nontoxicity. We will now evaluate whether we should
propose to amend 50 CFR 20.21 by adding hevi-Steel to the list of
approved nontoxic shot types. We seek public comment on whether we
should pursue approval of Hevi-Steel as nontoxic shot for waterfowl
hunting.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM 11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Federalism: Undetermined

Agency Contact: John J. Kreilich Jr., Wildlife Biologist, Department of
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of
Migratory Bird Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N.
Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1714
Fax: 703 358-2272
Email: john--kreilich@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT32
_______________________________________________________________________

1643. [bull] INJURIOUS WILDLIFE; BIGHEAD CARP (HYPOPHTHALMICHTHYS
NOBILIS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 18 USC 42

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service will review economic and biological information
on bighead carp for possible addition to the list of injurious wildlife
under the Lacey Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM 09/17/03 68 FR 54409
ANPRM Comment Period End 11/17/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kari Jonell Duncan, Fishery Biologist, Division of
Environmental Quality, Branch of Invasive Species, Department of the
Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 810B, 4401
North Fairfax Drive, Room 810-B, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2464
Fax: 703 358-1800
Email: kari--duncan@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT49
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1644. SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE PROCEDURES--50 CFR PART 12

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3371 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 12

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to amend regulations in 50 CFR part 12
that establish procedures relating to property seized and
administrative forfeiture under various laws enforced by the Service.
This revision is intended to provide uniform guidance for the bonded
release, appraisement, administrative proceeding petition for
remission, and disposal of items subject to forfeiture. Also, these
revisions are intended to provide for greater consistency of Service
seizure and forfeiture procedures with those of the U.S. Customs
Service. In August 2000, the Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act became
law. CAFRA mandated many changes to 50 CFR 12 that are incorporated in
this proposed rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/27/95 60 FR 58468
Second NPRM 12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, 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-AC89
_______________________________________________________________________

1645. CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES (CITES)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

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Abstract: This will be a revision to an existing rule that will
incorporate decisions/interpretations made at the second through
twelfth meetings of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on
International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 05/08/00 65 FR 26663
Correction 06/29/00 65 FR 40167
Second NPRM 12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority,
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service,
Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2095
Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AD87
_______________________________________________________________________

1646. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS: SCIENTIFIC COLLECTING PERMITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 712(2)

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend the regulations governing permits for
scientific collecting of migratory birds under the Migratory Bird
Treaty Act. The rule will establish standard conditions and criteria
for permit issuance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 05/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird
Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife
Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1714
Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AE63
_______________________________________________________________________

1647. U.S. PROPOSALS FOR CITES APPENDIX III; AMERICAN EEL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq; 16 USC 4201; PL 99-625

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Listing of native U.S. species in appendix III to CITES for
more effective monitoring of trade, to ensure that traded specimens are
legally acquired in their State(s) of origin, and to obtain the
cooperation of other countries that are parties to CITES, in
controlling the trade in such specimens.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Marie Maltese, Biologist, Division of Scientific
Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife
Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Email: marie--maltese@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AF09
_______________________________________________________________________

1648. HUMANE AND HEALTHFUL TRANSPORT OF WILD MAMMALS, BIRDS, REPTILES,
AND AMPHIBIANS TO THE UNITED STATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 42; 16 USC 3371 to 3378

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule contains amendments designed to add
numerous transport standards to part 14 for reptiles and amphibians.
Standards have already been promulgated for mammals and birds.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/00/03
Final Action 09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority,
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service,
Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2095
Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AF27
_______________________________________________________________________

1649. IMPORTATION, EXPORTATION, AND TRANSPORTATION OF WILDLIFE, 50 CFR
PART 14

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 668, 704, 712, 1382, 1538(d) to (f), and
1540(f); 16 USC 3371 to 3378, 4223 to 4244, and 4901 to 4916; 18 USC
42; 31 USC 9701

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule will revise the importation, exportation,
and transportation regulations pertaining to the movement of all
wildlife and wildlife products into or out of the United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM 07/15/98 63 FR 38143
NPRM 03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kevin Adams, Chief, Office of Law Enforcement,
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service,
MS-LE-3000, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1949
Fax: 703 358-1947
Email: kevin--adams@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AF46

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1650. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; TIBETAN ANTELOPE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, October 6, 2000, Other.

Abstract: We received a petition to list the Tibetan antelope as
endangered. We must determine if status review shows that the
petitioned action is warranted. If so, we will propose endangered
status for the Tibetan antelope, or chiru (Pantholops hodgsoni). The
antelope is a wild ungulate native to Tibet, Kashmir, and north-central
China. It is threatened by illegal trade in its wool, known as
shahtoosh, which is exceptionally fine. The wool and shawls made from
it are in great demand on the black market, resulting in the slaughter
of thousands of these animals annually. The species has experienced
dramatic declines in recent years despite efforts by range countries to
control poaching, as well as a prohibition on international commercial
trade through listing in appendix I of CITES.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice 04/25/00 65 FR 24171
NPRM 10/06/03 68 FR 57646
NPRM Comment Period End 01/05/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kurt Johnson, Biologist, Division of Scientific
Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife
Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Email: kurt--johnson@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AF49
_______________________________________________________________________

1651. INJURIOUS WILDLIFE; ADDITION OF THE ASIAN SWAMP EEL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 42

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will review economic and biologic information on the 17
species in the swamp eel family, Synbranchidae, for possible addition
to the list of injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kari Jonell Duncan, Fishery Biologist, Division of
Environmental Quality, Branch of Invasive Species, Department of the
Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 810B, 4401
North Fairfax Drive, Room 810-B, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2464
Fax: 703 358-1800
Email: kari--duncan@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AF53
_______________________________________________________________________

1652. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED
RECLASSIFICATION OF THE STRAIGHT-HORNED MARKHOR POPULATION OF THE
TORGHAR REGION OF BALUCHISTAN, PAKISTAN, FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We received a petition to reclassify a certain population of
the straight-horned markhor from endangered to threatened. We must
determine whether a status review shows that the petitioned action is
warranted; if so, we will propose to change the classification of the
straight-horned markhor population of the Torghar Hills region of
Baluchistan Province, Pakistan, from endangered to threatened under the
Endangered Species Act of 1973. The markhor is a species of wild goat
that occurs in small, isolated populations in rugged, arid mountain
habitats in Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and
Uzbekistan.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kurt Johnson, Biologist, Division of Scientific
Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife
Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Email: kurt--johnson@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AG00
_______________________________________________________________________

1653. FEDERAL FALCONRY STANDARDS AND FALCONRY PERMITTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21.28; 50 CFR 21.29

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will propose changes in the regulations governing the
practice of falconry in the United States. We propose substantial
reorganization of the current regulations, combining 50 CFR 21.28 and
21.29 and reorganizing the topics in those sections. We will add or
change some provisions in the current regulations. The changes will
make it easier to understand the requirements for falconry and the
procedures for obtaining a falconry permit.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird
Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife
Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1714
Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AG11

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1654. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING THE GULF
COAST DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE BROWN PELICAN POPULATION IN THE
SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to propose to remove the Gulf Coast population of the
brown pelican (Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi) from the List of
Threatened and Endangered Species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation,
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401
North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AG40
_______________________________________________________________________

1655. WILD BIRD CONSERVATION ACT: REVIEW OF APPROVED LIST OF CAPTIVE-
BRED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 4901 to 4916

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under the Wild Bird Conservation Act, a species may be exempt
from the prohibitions of the Act if it qualifies for inclusion in an
approved list. One way for a species to be included is if the species
occurs in trade only as captive-bred specimens. We intend to seek
information and consider whether to amend this approved list, which was
established in 1994.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice 05/29/01 66 FR 29072
NPRM 03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Kreger, Biologist, Division of Scientific
Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife
Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: michael--kreger@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AG64
_______________________________________________________________________

1656. INJURIOUS WILDLIFE--ADDITION OF BLACK CARP

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 42

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will review economic and biological information on the
black carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus) for possible addition to the list
of injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 07/30/02 67 FR 49280
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 06/04/03 68 FR 33431
Other/Second NPRM--Notice of
draft envir. assess/econ.
analysis 01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kari Jonell Duncan, Fishery Biologist, Division of
Environmental Quality, Branch of Invasive Species, Department of the
Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 810B, 4401
North Fairfax Drive, Room 810-B, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2464
Fax: 703 358-1800
Email: kari--duncan@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AG70
_______________________________________________________________________

1657. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ESTABLISHMENT OF A
NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION FOR THE BOULDER DARTER AND THE
SPOTFIN CHUB IN SHOAL CREEK, ALABAMA AND TENNESSEE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to propose the establishment of two nonessential
experimental populations, the Boulder darter and Spotfin chub, in Shoal
Creek, Alabama and Tennessee.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation,
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401
North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AH44
_______________________________________________________________________

1658. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED
RECLASSIFICATION OF THE GILA TROUT FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to propose to reclassify the Gila trout from
endangered to threatened. This action is based on recovery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation,
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401
North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AH57
_______________________________________________________________________

1659. EXPORT OF LIVE ALLIGATORS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: EO 13112

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 13; 50 CFR 17; 50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This policy will prohibit the export of live American
alligators because of invasive species concerns in the countries of
destination of the animals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority,
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service,
Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2095
Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AH65
_______________________________________________________________________

1660. EAGLE PERMITS: NEW DEFINITIONS, PERMITS FOR INCIDENTAL TAKING OF
BALD EAGLES NECESSARY TO PROTECT OTHER INTERESTS IN ANY PARTICULAR
LOCALITY

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 668a

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 22

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would allow take of bald eagles under the Bald and
Golden Eagle Protection Act, incidental to otherwise lawful activities,
in the event the species is removed from the U.S. Endangered Species
List.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 02/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird
Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife
Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1714
Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AH74
_______________________________________________________________________

1661. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REVISIONS TO THE
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO PERMITS ISSUED UNDER THE ENDANGERED SPECIES
ACT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 13; 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Presently, Safe Harbor Agreements and Candidate Conservation
Agreements with Assurances only allow incidental take of species. The
Service is proposing to clarify the range of activities permittable
under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act. In addition,
the Service is proposing to amend the policies to allow for intentional
take of species in association with Safe Harbor Agreements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 09/10/03 68 FR 53327
NPRM Comment Period End 11/10/03
Final Action 09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions,
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AH93
_______________________________________________________________________

1662. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF TWO
AUSTRALIAN PARAKEETS FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq; 16 USC 4201; PL 99-625

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to reclassify the turquoise parakeet (Neophema
pulchella) and the scarlet-chested parakeet (Neophema splendida) from
endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 09/02/03 68 FR 52169
NPRM Comment Period End 12/01/03
Other/Final Rule 07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michael Kreger, Biologist, Division of Scientific
Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife
Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: michael--kreger@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI04
_______________________________________________________________________

1663. 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

[[Page 73096]]

Abstract: This rule will revise the rural/nonrural determinations based
on the new 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 02/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William W. Knauer, Office of Subsistence Management,
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service,
3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 786-3873
Fax: 907 786-3898
Email: bill--knauer@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI38
_______________________________________________________________________

1664. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED
RECLASSIFICATION OF THE AMERICAN CROCODILE FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to propose to reclassify the American crocodile from
endangered to threatened. This action is based on the substantial
improvement in the species' status and improved understanding of the
species' biology and management needs. Since its listing in 1975, the
population of the American crocodile in Florida has more than doubled
and its distribution has expanded. Land acquisition has also provided
protection for many important nesting areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation,
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401
North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI41
_______________________________________________________________________

1665. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE
SOUTHWEST ALASKAN DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE NORTHERN SEA OTTER

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We may propose listing the southwest Alaskan distinct
population segment of the Northern sea otter, found mostly in the
Aleutian Islands and the Alaska peninsula and adjacent waters.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI44
_______________________________________________________________________

1666. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; EIDERDOWN FROM ICELAND

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 95-616; 16 USC 712(2); PL 106-108

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will allow the importation into the United
States of processed Icelandic eiderdown.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 09/05/03 68 FR 52727
NPRM Comment Period End 12/04/03
Final Action 07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird
Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife
Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1714
Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI64
_______________________________________________________________________

1667. IMPORT OF POLAR BEAR TROPHIES FROM CANADA; FINDING FOR THE GULF OF
BOOTHIA POPULATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18.30

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule announces proposed findings on the import of polar
bears (Ursus maritimus) taken in sport hunts from the Canadian Gulf of
Boothia polar bear population under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/00/03
Final Action 01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority,
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service,
Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2095
Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI65
_______________________________________________________________________

1668. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR FIVE APPALACHIAN MUSSELS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, May 19, 2003, NPRM.

Abstract: We will propose designation of critical habitat, if prudent,
for five species of Appalachian bivalves, or freshwater mussels
(Cumberland elktoe, Cumberland combshell, oyster mussel, rough
rabbitsfoot, and purple bean).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 06/03/03 68 FR 33234
NPRM Technical Correction;
Reopening of Comment Period 10/06/03 68 FR 57643
NPRM Comment Period End 12/05/03
Final Action 08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI76
_______________________________________________________________________

1669. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR A PLANT, THE LANE MOUNTAIN MILKVETCH

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 15, 2003, NPRM.

Abstract: We will propose designation of critical habitat for the Lane
Mountain milkvetch, an endangered plant found in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI78
_______________________________________________________________________

1670. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING OF A
PLANT, THE ARIZONA AGAVE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to propose to remove the Arizona agave (Agave
arizonica) from the list of threatened and endangered species.

Timetable:
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NPRM 11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation,
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401
North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI79
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1671. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED
NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF THE NORTHERN APLOMADO FALCON

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to establish a nonessential experimental population
for the Northern aplomado falcon (Falco femoralis septentrionalis), to
facilitate the recovery of this endangered species and to ensure that
its reintroduction will not impose new restrictions.

Timetable:
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NPRM 05/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation,
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401
North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI80
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1672. 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:
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NPRM 06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Gabel, Chief, Division of Scientific Authority,
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service,
Room 750, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: roddy--gabel@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI83

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1673. SAFE HARBOR AGREEMENTS AND CANDIDATE CONSERVATION AGREEMENTS WITH
ASSURANCES; REVISIONS TO THE REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 13.25; 50 CFR 17.22; 50 CFR 17.32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FWS is proposing to revise the implementing regulations for
permits issued under Safe Harbor Agreements and Candidate Conservation
Agreements With Assurances. These minor regulatory revisions will make
SHAs and CCAAs easier to understand and implement. After practical
application of the policy and regulations, we see some inconsistencies
and a need to refine/define some terminology.

Timetable:
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NPRM 09/10/03 68 FR 53320
NPRM Comment Period End 11/10/03
Final Action 09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Marjorie Nelson, Biologist, 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: marjorie--nelson@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI85
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1674. U.S. PROPOSALS FOR CITES APPENDIX III; BLACK COHOSH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq; 16 USC 4201; PL 99-625

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would list black cohosh in appendix III to CITES,
for the purposes of more effective monitoring of trade, ensuring that
traded specimens are legally acquired in their state(s) of origin, and
obtaining the cooperation of other countries that are parties to CITES
in controlling the trade in such specimens.

Timetable:
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NPRM 12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. Patricia S. De Angelis, Botanist, Division of
Scientific Authority; Chair, Plant Conserv. All., Medicinal Plant
Workg. Gp., Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife
Service, 4401 N Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: patricia--deangelis@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI91
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1675. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; MILITARY READINESS EXEMPTION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 107-314

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 2, 2003, Final.

Abstract: The 2003 Defense Authorization Bill, signed by the President
on December 2, 2002, requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to
develop and issue within one year regulations that exempt the Armed
Forces from incidental take of migratory birds during authorized
military readiness. The Department of Defense must concur with these
regulations.

Timetable:
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NPRM 11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Marie Strassburger, Department of the Interior, United
States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS MBSP-4107, Division of Migratory
Bird Management, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1813

RIN: 1018-AI92
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1676. ENDANGERED SPECIES AND PESTICIDE REGULATION

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 72 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1018-AI95
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1677. 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:
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NPRM 09/00/04

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
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1678. 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.

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Timetable:
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NPRM 03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal

Agency Contact: Kevin Adams, Chief, Office of Law Enforcement,
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service,
MS-LE-3000, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1949
Fax: 703 358-1947
Email: kevin--adams@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AJ00
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1679. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING THE
EASTERN DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE GRAY WOLF

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are planning to propose to remove the eastern Distinct
Population Segment (DPS) of the gray wolf, consisting of 21 States,
from the list of Endangered and Threatened Species. The reasons for
this action are the following: the achievement of all recovery criteria
and completion of suitable state wolf management plans by Minnesota,
Wisconsin, and Michigan.

Timetable:
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ANPRM 04/01/03 68 FR 15876
NPRM 03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation,
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401
North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AJ03
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1680. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING OF THE
WESTERN DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE GRAY WOLF

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to propose to remove the western Distinct Population
Segment (DPS) of the gray wolf from the List of Endangered and
Threatened Species. The reason for this action is the following: On the
basis of estimates compiled in December 2002, we conclude that the wolf
population has achieved the required third year of its population
recovery criteria.

Timetable:
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ANPRM 04/01/03 68 FR 15879
NPRM 03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation,
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401
North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AJ04
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1681. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE COLORADO BUTTERFLY PLANT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, December 30, 2003, NPRM.
Final, Judicial, December 30, 2004, Final.

Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for the Colorado butterfly
plant. A short-lived perennial, the Colorado butterfly plant is endemic
to moist soils in mesic or wet meadows of floodplain areas in
northcentral Colorado, extreme western Nebraska, and southeastern
Wyoming.

Timetable:
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NPRM 08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AJ07
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1682. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE FISH SLOUGH MILK VETCH

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 15, 2003, NPRM.

Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for the Fish Slough milk-
vetch. On October 6, 1998, the Fish Slough milk vetch, a plant species
native to California, was listed as a threatened species.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM--proposed critical habitat 06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and

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Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AJ09
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1683. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE MUNZ'S ONION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, May 30, 2004, NPRM.

Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for Munz's onion. On
October 13, 1998, the Munz's onion, a plant native to California, was
listed as endangered.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 05/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AJ10
_______________________________________________________________________

1684. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE COASTAL-PUGET SOUND, ST. MARY-BELLY RIVER, AND
JARBIDGE RIVER POPULATION SEGMENTS OF BULL TROUT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, October 1, 2003, NPRM.

Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for the Coastal-Puget
Sound, St. Mary-Belly River, and Jarbidge River population segments of
bull trout. The Coastal-Puget Sound bull trout population segment
encompasses all Pacific Coast drainages within Washington, including
Puget Sound. The St. Mary-Belly River bull trout population segment
occurs in northwest Montana. The Jarbidge River population segment
occurs in Nevada.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AJ12
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1685. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE SALT
CREEK TIGER BEETLE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 30, 2005, NPRM.

Abstract: We will list the Salt Creek tiger beetle (Cicindela nevadica
lincolniana) as endangered pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of
1973, as amended (Act). This subspecies is endemic to eastern Nebraska
saline wetlands and associated streams in the northern third of
Lancaster County and southern margin of Saunders County in Nebraska.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 09/00/04
Final Action 09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AJ13
_______________________________________________________________________

1686. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE MEXICAN SPOTTED OWL

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, October 13, 2003, NPRM.

Abstract: We will repropose the designation of critical habitat for the
Mexican spotted owl. The owl inhabits canyon and montane forest
habitats across a range that extends from southern Utah and Colorado,
through Arizona, New Mexico, and west Texas, to the mountains of
central Mexico.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AJ15
_______________________________________________________________________

1687. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE
EGGERT'S SUNFLOWER FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to remove the Eggert's sunflower from the List of
Endangered and Threatened Species.

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This action is based on the recent completion of population and
distribution studies, the commitment of land managers to the protection
and management of several populations, and the discovery of previously
undocumented populations throughout the species' range.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation,
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401
North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AJ17
_______________________________________________________________________

1688. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DE-
DESIGNATION OF MANATEE PROTECTION AREAS IN FLORIDA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq.; 16 USC 1361-1407

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17.108

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We intend to propose to de-designate two Manatee Refuges in
FL: Pansy Bayou Manatee Refuge, in Sarasota County, and Cocoa Beach
Manatee Refuge in Brevard County. These Refuges were designated on
November 8, 2002 (67 Federal Register 68450). We will propose to de-
designate these Refuges because the State of Florida has instituted
additional manatee protection measures at these sites, making federal
designation unnecessary.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 10/22/03 68 FR 60316
NPRM Comment Period End 11/21/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation,
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401
North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AJ23
_______________________________________________________________________

1689. [bull] INJURIOUS WILDLIFE; SILVER CARP (HYPOPHTHALMICHTHYS
MOLITRIX)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 18 USC 42

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service will review economic and biological information
on silver carp for possible addition to the list of injurious wildlife
under the Lacey Act.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

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ANPRM 07/23/03 68 FR 43482
ANPRM Comment Period End 09/22/03
NPRM 02/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kari Jonell Duncan, Fishery Biologist, Division of
Environmental Quality, Branch of Invasive Species, Department of the
Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 810B, 4401
North Fairfax Drive, Room 810-B, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2464
Fax: 703 358-1800
Email: kari--duncan@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT29
_______________________________________________________________________

1690. [bull] 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:
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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michael Kreger, Biologist, Division of Scientific
Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife
Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: michael--kreger@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT30
_______________________________________________________________________

1691. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING OF
MEXICAN BOBCAT FROM LIST OF ENDANGERED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We received a petition to delist the Mexican bobcat (Lynx
rufus escuinapae). If we determine as a result of our status review,
based on our review of the best available scientific information, that
the species does not meet the definitions of endangered or threatened
in the ESA (i.e., that delisting is warranted), we will propose

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a rule to delist the Mexican bobcat (Lynx rufus escuinapae) and remove
it from the List of Endangered Species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Karen L. Anderson, Biologist, Division of Scientific
Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife
Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Fax: 703-358-2276
Email: karen--l--anderson@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT31
_______________________________________________________________________

1692. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF
THE VIRGINIA ROUNDLEAF FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED
SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service is planning to remove the Virginia roundleaf from
the List of Endangered and Threatened Species.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation,
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401
North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT33
_______________________________________________________________________

1693. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED
TERMINATION OF THE SOUTHERN SEA OTTER TRANSLOCATION PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service is planning to propose to terminate the southern
sea otter translocation program and change regulations to allow sea
otters residing in designated translocation and management zones to
remain after the zones are abolished. The southern sea otter
translocation program, established under authority of Public Law 99-
625, has failed to meet its established goals and objectives. A draft
supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS), to be released for
public comment in the fall of 2003, includes a full evaluation of the
southern sea otter translocation program and alternatives for the
future of the program. The proposed rule describes the actions
necessary to implement the proposed action identified in the SEIS. This
decision is consistent with recommendations from the southern sea otter
recovery team and resolves conflicts that have arisen between Fish and
Wildlife Service mandates under the ESA and PL 99-625.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation,
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401
North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT34
_______________________________________________________________________

1694. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; WITHDRAWAL
OF PROPOSED DOWNLISTING OF THE PAHRUMP POOLFISH FROM THE LIST OF
ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service is planning to withdraw the previous proposed
rule to reclassify the Pahrump poolfish from endangered to threatened.
Because of a change in status, reclassification is no longer warranted.
The species only occurs in three refugia populations, and one of those
populations has been recently lost.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 09/22/93 58 FR 49279
NPRM 12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation,
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401
North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT35
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1695. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED
RECLASSIFICATION OF THE VIRGINIA NORTHERN FLYING SQUIRREL FROM
ENDANGERED TO THREATENED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service is planning to propose reclassifying the Virginia
northern flying squirrel from endangered to threatened.

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Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation,
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401
North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT37
_______________________________________________________________________

1696. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED
REMOVAL OF THE YELLOWSTONE GRIZZLY BEAR POPULATION FROM THE LIST OF
ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service is planning to propose to delist the Yellowstone
population of grizzly bears from the List of Endangered and Threatened
Species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation,
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401
North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT38
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1697. [bull] 2004-2005 REFUGE-SPECIFIC HUNTING AND SPORT FISHING
REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 16 USC 460; 16 USC 664; 16 USC 668dd to
668ee; 16 USC 715(i); . . .

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to open additional national wildlife refuges to
hunting and/or sport fishing and to provide refuge-specific regulations
for those activities. This is an annual update for the National
Wildlife Refuge System that ensures adequate public notice of openings/
changes each fall. We operate hunting/fishing programs on national
wildlife refuges in furtherance of the implementation of the National
Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 directives to facilitate
compatible priority wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Leslie Marler, Management Analyst, Department of the
Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 670, National
Wildlife Refuge System, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North
Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2397
Email: leslie--marler@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT40
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1698. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION
OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE ARROYO TOAD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, April 1, 2004, NPRM.

Abstract: We will propose designation of critical habitat for the
arroyo toad, an endangered species known from California and Mexico.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT42
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1699. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE
BOREAL TOAD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, September 30, 2005, Final.

Abstract: We plan to issue a proposed listing rule to list the boreal
toad (Bufo boreas boreas) pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of
1973, as amended. This subspecies occurs in western North America, in
Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho,
Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and the
Yukon.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT43

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1700. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION
OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE CALIFORNIA TIGER SALAMANDER SANTA BARBARA
COUNTY DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. 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 15, 2004, NPRM.

Abstract: We will propose designation of critical habitat for the Santa
Barbara County Distinct Population Segment of the California tiger
salamander, an endangered species in California.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT44
_______________________________________________________________________

1701. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION
OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE RIVERSIDE FAIRY SHRIMP

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, April 1, 2004, NPRM.

Abstract: We will propose designation of critical habitat for the
Riverside fairy shrimp, an endangered species in California.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT45
_______________________________________________________________________

1702. [bull] SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN
ALASKA, SUBPART C AND SUBPART D; 2005-2006 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF FISH
AND SHELLFISH REGULATIONS

Priority: Routine and Frequent. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise the regulations for seasons, harvest
limits, methods, and means for the subsistence taking of fish and
shellfish during the 2005-06 regulatory year. This rulemaking is
necessary because subpart D is subject to an annual review cycle.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 02/00/04
Final Action 03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William W. Knauer, Office of Subsistence Management,
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service,
3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 786-3873
Fax: 907 786-3898
Email: bill--knauer@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT46
_______________________________________________________________________

1703. [bull] MARINE MAMMALS: REVISED DEFINITION OF ``AUTHENTIC NATIVE
ARTICLES OF HANDICRAFTS AND CLOTHING''

Priority: Info./Admin./Other. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1631

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18.3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: A proposed rulemaking action that removes language put into
place by an FWS interim rule intended to govern the taking of northern
sea otters by Alaska Natives for use in creating and selling
handicrafts and clothing under section 101(b), the Native exemption
section of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). Our interim rule
revised the definition of ``authentic native articles of handicrafts
and clothing'' in 50 CFR 18.3, to limit takes to the period ``on or
before December 21, 1972'' and precluded the take of sea otters by
Alaska Natives for use in creating and selling handicrafts and clothing
under section 101(b).

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal

Agency Contact: Martin Kodis, Chief, Division of Federal Program
Activities, Branch of Management Support, Department of the Interior,
United States Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, 400 ARL SQ, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-5496
Fax: 703 358-1869
Email: martin--kodis@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT48
_______________________________________________________________________

1704. [bull] REVISED DEFINITION OF ``DESTRUCTION OR ADVERSE
MODIFICATION'' FOR ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT SECTION 7 CONSULTATIONS

Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 402.02

Legal Deadline: None

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Abstract: Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries
Service will revise definition of ``destruction or adverse
modification'' to reflect the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals' 2001
decision that the existing regulation is invalid.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Richard E Sayers Jr., Chief, Branch of Consultation and
Habitat Conservation Planning, Department of the Interior, United
States Fish and Wildlife Service, ARLSQ-420, 1849 C Street NW, Mailstop
ARL-SQ 420, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 703 358-2106
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: rick--sayers@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT50
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1705. [bull] LISTING THE MIAMI BLUE BUTTERFLY AS ENDANGERED; LISTING THE
CASSIUS BLUE, CERAUNUS BLUE, AND NICKERBEAN (AMMON) BLUE BUTTERFLIES AS
THREATENED DUE TO SIMILARITY OF APPEARANCE TO THE MIAMI BLUE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361-1407; 16 USC 1531-1544; 16 USC 4201-4245;
Pub L 99-625, 100 Stat 3500

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FWS proposes to emergency list the Miami blue butterfly as
endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. The
geographic range of this butterfly, which once extended north along the
Florida coasts to about St. Petersburg and Daytona, has been severely
reduced and is now restricted to Bahia Honda Key, Monroe County,
Florida. The wild population of Miami blue is estimated at 45 to 50
adults, the number found consistently during survey efforts, while the
documented range of the population fluctuates between 15 and 135
adults, depending on season and other environmental factors. We also
determine the cassius blue butterfly (Leptotes cassius theonus),
ceraunus blue butterfly (Hemiargus ceraunus antibubastus or Hemiargus
hanno antibubastus), and nickerbean (ammon) blue butterfly (Cyclargus
(Hemiargus) ammon ammon) to be threatened due to similarity of
appearance to the Miami blue, with a special rule pursuant to section
4(e) of the ESA.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/00/03
Other/Final Rule--Emergency rule11/00/03
Final Action 07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT51
_______________________________________________________________________

1706. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION
OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE MEXICAN SPOTTED OWL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 7, 2003, NPRM.
Final, Judicial, April 13, 2004, Final.

Abstract: We propose the designation of critical habitat pursuant to
the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, for the Mexican spotted
owl (Strix occidentalis lucida). The owl inhabits canyon and montane
forest habitats across a range that extends from southern Utah and
Colorado, through Arizona, New Mexico, and west Texas, to the mountains
of central Mexico. We propose to designate approximately 5.5 million
hectares (ha) (13.5 million acres (ac)) of critical habitat in Arizona,
Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah, mostly on Federal lands.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/18/03 68 FR 65020
NPRM Comment Period End 12/18/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT52
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1707. LIST OF MIGRATORY BIRDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 704; 16 USC 712

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 10.13

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The List of Migratory Birds found at 50 CFR 10.13 is being
revised to (1) bring the list into conformity with generally accepted
taxonomy and nomenclature--English (common) and scientific names, as
reflected in four published supplements to the 6th

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(1983) edition of the American Ornithologists' Union Checklist of North
American Birds; and (2) add species that are of regular occurrence in
the United States that are not included on the current list.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 05/09/95 60 FR 24686
Second NPRM 10/12/01 66 FR 52281
Final Action 04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird
Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife
Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1714
Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AB72
_______________________________________________________________________

1708. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND GENERAL PERMIT PROCEDURES--50 CFR PART 13

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 668a; 16 USC 704; 16 USC 712; 16 USC 742j-1; 16
USC 1382; 16 USC 1538(d); 16 USC 1539; 16 USC 1540(f); 16 USC 3374; 16
USC 4901 to 4916; 18 USC 42; 19 USC 1202; 31 USC 9701

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 13

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to amend 50 CFR part 13, which provides
uniform permit procedures relating to the general administration of
Service permits, to update the permit application fee schedule. Permit
fees have not been revised since 1982. This change is necessary in
order to recover a larger percentage of the cost of processing the
permits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 08/26/03 68 FR 51222
Final Action 09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird
Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife
Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1714
Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AC57
_______________________________________________________________________

1709. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE BALD
EAGLE THROUGHOUT THE LOWER 48 STATES FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND
THREATENED SPECIES

Priority: 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 bald eagle from the List of Endangered and Threatened
Species. This action is based on continued recovery gains and
increasing population trends.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 07/06/99 64 FR 36454
Final Action 09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation,
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401
North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AF21
_______________________________________________________________________

1710. IMPORTATION OF CAPTIVE-BRED EXOTIC BIRDS INTO THE UNITED STATES
FROM BREEDING FACILITIES IN OTHER COUNTRIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 4901 to 4916

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will establish the information requirements and approval
criteria for the import of captive-bred wild exotic birds from overseas
breeding facilities. This rule applies primarily to species listed in
the appendices to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered
Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which are otherwise prohibited
from import by the Wild Bird Conservation Act of 1992. The rule also
describes the process for handling petitions to approve qualifying
facilities, establishes the duration of approval, provides for the
suspension and revocation of approval, and provides for notice of
approved facilities in the Federal Register.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 03/17/94 59 FR 12784
Final Action 11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Gabel, Chief, Division of Scientific Authority,
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service,
Room 750, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: roddy--gabel@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AF44
_______________________________________________________________________

1711. POLICY ON GENERAL CONSERVATION PERMITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq; 16 USC 1361 et seq; 16 USC 703 et
seq

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This policy will contain provisions to issue permits under a
number of wildlife and plant laws and treaties to qualified
organizations to conduct general conservation activities over a
specified period of time instead of issuing multiple permits for each
activity. This policy recognizes scientific and conservation
professionals and institutions as partners in resource conservation and
management and provides incentives for them to work with protected
species and their habitats.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Proposed Policy 10/28/99 64 FR 58086
Final Action 09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority,
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service,
Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2095
Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AF63
_______________________________________________________________________

1712. U.S. PROPOSALS FOR CITES APPENDIX III; CERTAIN TURTLE SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would add certain native turtle species to
Appendix III of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered
Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. If adopted, exports of the species
would require CITES documentation from the Service to ensure that
foreign countries accept the shipments. This action is necessary to
monitor the impact of trade on the species in an effort to maintain
healthy populations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 01/26/00 65 FR 4217
Final Action 11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marie Maltese, Biologist, Division of Scientific
Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife
Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Email: marie--maltese@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AF69
_______________________________________________________________________

1713. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED ENDANGERED
STATUS FOR THREE PLANTS FROM THE MARIANA ISLANDS AND GUAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, propose endangered
status pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, for
three plants (no common names): Nesogenes rotensis, Osmoxylon
mariannense, and Tabernaemontana rotensis. Nesogenes rotensis and O.
mariannense are found only on the island of Rota in the U.S.
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Tabernaemontana rotensis
occurs on both Rota and the United States Territory of Guam.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 06/01/00 65 FR 35025
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 10/30/00 65 FR 64649
Final Action 04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AG09
_______________________________________________________________________

1714. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ENDANGERED STATUS
FOR 12 SPECIES OF PICTURE-WING FLIES FROM THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, January 2002, Final.

Abstract: We propose endangered status pursuant to the Endangered
Species Act of 1973, as amended, for 12 species of Hawaiian picture-
wing flies--Drosophila aglaia, D. differens, D. hemipeza, D.
heteroneura, D. montgomeryi, D. mulli, D. musaphilia, D. neoclavisetae,
D. obatai, D. ochrobasis, D. substenoptera, and D. tarphytrichia. These
species are found on one or more of the following Hawaiian Islands:
Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and Hawaii. These 12 species face
substantial threats from one or more of the following: habitat
degradation, loss of host plants, biological pest control, and
predation from alien arthropods.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 01/17/01 66 FR 3964
Final Action 05/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AG23
_______________________________________________________________________

1715. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING THE
HOOVER'S WOOLLY-STAR 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 Hoover's Woolly-Star from the list of Endangered and
Threatened Plants because of recovery. This action is based on
information that indicates this plant is more widespread and abundant
than previously thought, more resilient and less vulnerable to certain
activities than previously thought, and adequately protected on public
lands.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 03/06/01 66 FR 13474
Final Action 10/07/03 68 FR 57829

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation,
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401
North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AG41
_______________________________________________________________________

1716. NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM; MISSION, GOALS, AND PURPOSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 668(dd) to 668(ee)

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed policy (FWS Manual) will address the mission,
goals and purposes of the National Wildlife Refuge System in the
context of the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997.
This RIN also reflects Wildlife-Dependent Recreation Uses, Appropriate
Refuge Uses, and Wilderness Stewardship.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Proposed Policy 01/16/01 66 FR 3668
Comment Period Extended 03/15/01 66 FR 15136
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 05/15/01 66 FR 26879
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 06/21/01 66 FR 33268
Final Action 12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: James W. Kurth, Deputy Chief, National Wildlife Refuge
System, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife
Service, MS 670 ARLSQ, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 703 358-1744

RIN: 1018-AG46
_______________________________________________________________________

1717. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT
FOR THREE COASTAL CALIFORNIA PLANTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 4201
to 4245; PL 99-625 100 Stat 3500

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 30, 2001, NPRM.

Abstract: We designate critical habitat for three coastal plants in
California: LaGraciosa thistle, Lompac Yerba Santa, and Gaviota
tarplant.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/15/01 66 FR 57559
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 05/07/02 67 FR 30641
Final Action for 2 plants 11/07/02 67 FR 67967
Final Action for 1 plant 08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AG88
_______________________________________________________________________

1718. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE
TRUCKEE BARBERRY 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 Truckee barberry from the List of Endangered and Threatened
Species. This action is based on new information.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 09/03/02 67 FR 56254
Final Action 10/01/03 68 FR 56564

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation,
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401
North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AH47
_______________________________________________________________________

1719. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE GUAM
BROADBILL AND MARIANA MALLARD FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED
SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 Guam broadbill and the Mariana mallard from the List of
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife because of extinction.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 01/25/02 67 FR 3675
Final Action 12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation,
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401
North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735

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Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AH50
_______________________________________________________________________

1720. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE
JOHNSTON'S FRANKENIA FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to make a final determination on the proposed rule to
remove the Johnston's frankenia from the List of Endangered and
Threatened Plants. This action is based on new information.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 05/22/03 68 FR 27961
Final Action 04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation,
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401
North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AH53
_______________________________________________________________________

1721. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED PLANTS; RECLASSIFICATION OF THE MISSOURI
BLADDERPOD 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 Missouri bladderpod from endangered to threatened. This
action is based on significant progress in finding additional
populations and protecting and enhancing known populations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 06/10/03 68 FR 34569
Final Action 10/15/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation,
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401
North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AH59
_______________________________________________________________________

1722. ADDITION OF THE GREAT WHITE SHARK AND THE CAPE STAG BEETLES TO
APPENDIX III UNDER CITES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will amend the regulations in 50 CFR part 23 by
adding the great white shark and the cape stag beetle to appendix III
under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of
Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule 05/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority,
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service,
Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2095
Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AH66
_______________________________________________________________________

1723. AUDIT RESOLUTION POLICY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: OMB Circular A-133

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 80; 43 CFR 12

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will publish six USFWS Manual chapters regarding Federal
Government auditing standards as they pertain to State grantees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Policy 12/14/01 66 FR 64845
Policy--Request for Comments 10/29/03 68 FR 61681
Policy--Final Chapters 05/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Kim Galvan, Management Analyst, Division of Federal
Aid, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife
Service, MS 140, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1851
Email: kim--galvan@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AH69
_______________________________________________________________________

1724. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REGULATIONS GOVERNING REHABILITATION
ACTIVITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 712(2)

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service will amend the Migratory Bird Permit regulations
to create a permit category specifically to authorize rehabilitation of
sick and injured migratory birds. Currently these permits are
authorized under 50 CFR 21.27, Special Purpose Permits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/06/01 66 FR 63349
Final Action 10/27/03 68 FR 61123

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird
Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife
Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1714

[[Page 73110]]

Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AH87
_______________________________________________________________________

1725. 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 import into the United States of
parrots removed from the wild in Argentina under an approved
sustainable use management plan. This is the first such plan that, if
approved, would contribute to the goals of the Wild Bird Conservation
Act to promote the conservation of exotic birds through sustainable
use.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 08/06/03 68 FR 46559
Other/Comment Period End 10/06/03
Final Action 03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority,
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service,
Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2095
Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AH89
_______________________________________________________________________

1726. MARINE MAMMALS: INCIDENTAL TAKE DURING SPECIFIED ACTIVITIES
(BEAUFORT SEA POLAR BEAR AND WALRUS)

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 walruses in the Beaufort Sea during
oil and gas energy activities for 1 year, after current regulations
expire on March 31, 2003.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 07/25/03 68 FR 44020
NPRM Comment Period End 08/25/03
Final Action 11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local

Agency Contact: Dr. Benjamin Tuggle, Chief, Division of Federal Program
Activities, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife
Service, Room 400, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2161
Fax: 703 358-1869
Email: benjamin--tuggle@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AH92
_______________________________________________________________________

1727. PUBLIC NOTICE FOR CITES APPENDIX III LISTING OF SPANISH CEDAR AND
BIGLEAF MAHOGANY BY THE GOVERNMENT OF PERU

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq; 16 USC 4201; PL 99-625

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This notice advises the public that, by unilateral action
provided for in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered
Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), the Government of Peru has
listed Spanish cedar and bigleaf mahogany in CITES appendix III. This
listing invokes certain permitting requirements to assist Peru in
controlling trade in these species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule 05/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Pat Ford, Biologist, Division of Scientific Authority,
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service,
4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Email: pat--ford@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AH99
_______________________________________________________________________

1728. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING AND PERMITS; REGULATIONS FOR MANAGING
HARVEST OF LIGHT GOOSE POPULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712; 16 USC 742(a) to 742(j)

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20; 50 CFR 21 subpart E

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule authorizes new methods of take for light goose
hunting under 50 CFR part 20 and revises subpart E of 50 CFR part 21
for the management of overabundant light goose populations. It also
modifies the conservation order that will increase take of such
populations under the authority of this subpart.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 10/12/01 66 FR 52077
NPRM Correction 11/07/01 66 FR 56266
NPRM Comment Period Extended 12/10/01 66 FR 63665
Final Action 11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird
Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife
Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1714
Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI07

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1729. ADDITION BY INDONESIA OF RAMIN TO APPENDIX III UNDER THE
CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD FAUNA
AND FLORA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq; 16 USC 4201; PL 99-625

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This direct final rule notifies the public that, by
unilateral action provided for in the Convention on International Trade
in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), the Government
of Indonesia has listed the tree species, Ramin, in CITES appendix III.
This listing invokes certain permitting requirements to assist
Indonesia in controlling trade in this species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule 05/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Pat Ford, Biologist, Division of Scientific Authority,
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service,
4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Email: pat--ford@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI08
_______________________________________________________________________

1730. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; BELUGA STURGEON

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: On the basis of comments received, we may finalize a rule to
list the Beluga sturgeon (Huso huso) as endangered. This species
historically inhabited the Caspian, Black, Azov, and Adriatic Seas and
all rivers flowing into them. The Adriatic Sea population has been
extirpated, and no wild Beluga sturgeon has been found in the Sea of
Azov since the mid-1980s. This species has declined due to fishing
pressure. This species is highly valued for its caviar and is subject
to substantial levels of both legal and illegal fishing. The Beluga
sturgeon has also been impacted by dam building and other forms of
habitat modification.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice 06/20/02 67 FR 41918
NPRM 07/31/02 67 FR 49657
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 11/06/02 67 FR 67586
Other/NPRM Comment Period
Reopened 07/02/03 68 FR 39507
Final Action 01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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
Email: marie--maltese@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI11
_______________________________________________________________________

1731. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE
TINIAN MONARCH FLYCATCHER FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED
SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service is planning to make a final determination on the
proposed rule to delist the Tinian monarch flycatcher from the list of
endangered and threatened species, due to apparent increases in
population numbers and likely improvement of habitat quality. This bird
occurs on Tinian Island in the Marianas. The proposed rule was
published in the Federal Register on February 22, 1999, page 8533,
under RIN 1018-AE40.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 02/22/99 64 FR 8533
Final Action 12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation,
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401
North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI14
_______________________________________________________________________

1732. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING AND
DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THREE SNAILS AND ONE AMPHIPOD

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201
to 4245; PL 99-625; 100 Stat. 3500

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, February 6, 2002, NPRM.

Abstract: We propose to list and designate critical habitat for
Koster's tyronia, Noel's amphipod, Pecos assiminea and the Roswell
springsnail in New Mexico and Texas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 02/12/02 67 FR 6459
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 05/31/02 67 FR 38059
Final Action 05/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI15

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1733. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING OF THE ROTA
BRIDLED WHITE-EYE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201
to 4245; PL 99-625; 100 Stat.3500

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, June 18, 2002, NPRM.

Abstract: We propose to list a bird, the Rota bridled white-eye, which
occurs in the Mariana Islands.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 10/03/01 66 FR 50383
Final Action 01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI16
_______________________________________________________________________

1734. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT
FOR THE TOPEKA SHINER

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201
to 4245; PL 99-625; 100 Stat. 3500

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, August 13, 2002, NPRM.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the fish, the
Topeka shiner, which occurs in Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, and
South Dakota.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 08/21/02 67 FR 54261
Final Action 07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI20
_______________________________________________________________________

1735. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT
FOR THE VENTURA MARSH MILKVETCH

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201
to 4245; PL 99-625; 100 Stat. 3500

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, October 1, 2002, NPRM.

Abstract: This rule designates critical habitat for the plant, the
Ventura Marsh milkvetch, which occurs in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 10/09/02 67 FR 62926
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 03/20/03 68 FR 13663
Final Rule 05/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI21
_______________________________________________________________________

1736. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REGULATIONS FOR MANAGING RESIDENT CANADA
GEESE POPULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712; 16 USC 742(a) to 742(j)

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would establish a regulation authorizing State
wildlife agencies to conduct indirect and/or direct population control
management activities on resident Canada geese, including the take of
birds. The intent of this rule is to allow State wildlife management
agencies sufficient flexibility to deal with problems caused by
resident Canada geese and to guide and direct Canada goose population
growth and management activities in the conterminous United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 08/21/03 68 FR 50496
Final Action 03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird
Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife
Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1714
Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI32
_______________________________________________________________________

1737. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE CACTUS FERRUGINOUS PYGMY OWL

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, July 13, 2002, NPRM.

Abstract: We will propose a new designation of critical habitat for the
Cactus ferruginous pygmy owl distinct population segment found in
Arizona.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/27/02 67 FR 71031
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 02/25/03 68 FR 8730
NPRM Comment Period End 04/25/03
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 04/28/03 68 FR 22353
NPRM Comment Period End 06/27/03
Final Action 03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

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Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI48
_______________________________________________________________________

1738. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE
SLICKSPOT PEPPERGRASS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, April 2003, Final.

Abstract: We will propose listing the slickspot peppergrass, a plant
found in Idaho, under the Endangered Species Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 07/15/02 67 FR 46441
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 09/25/02 67 FR 60206
Other/NPRM Comment Period
Reopened 07/18/03 68 FR 42666
Final Action 01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI50
_______________________________________________________________________

1739. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING OF THE
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE CALIFORNIA TIGER
SALAMANDER; RECLASSIFICATION OF THE SONOMA COUNTY AND SANTA BARBARA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, May 15, 2003, NPRM.

Abstract: We are proposing to: (1) list the Central California distinct
population segment (DPS) of the California Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma
californiense) as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act
(ESA); (2) reclassify the Sonoma County and Santa Barbara County DPSs
of the California Tiger Salamander from endangered to threatened under
the ESA; and (3) exempt, under section 4(d) of the ESA, existing
routine ranching activities on private or tribal lands from section 9
prohibitions for the three DPSs of the California tiger salamander.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 05/23/03 68 FR 28648
NPRM Comment Period Extended 07/03/03 68 FR 39892
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 09/30/03 68 FR 56261
NPRM Comment Period End 10/31/03
Final Action 05/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI68
_______________________________________________________________________

1740. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE DESERT YELLOWHEAD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, March 8, 2003, NPRM.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the Desert
yellowhead, a threatened plant found in Wyoming.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 03/14/03 68 FR 12326
NPRM Comment Period End 05/13/03
Final Action 03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI69
_______________________________________________________________________

1741. 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: NPRM, Judicial, April 11, 2003, NPRM.

Abstract: We will propose designation of critical habitat for the
endangered San Diego Fairy shrimp, a freshwater crustacean found in
southern California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 04/22/03 68 FR 19888
NPRM Comment Period End 06/06/03
Final Action 04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI71

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1742. 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, NPRM.

Abstract: We will propose to designate critical habitat for the Coastal
California gnatcatcher, a threatened bird found in southern California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 04/24/03 68 FR 20228
NPRM Comment Period End 06/23/03
Final Action 04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI72
_______________________________________________________________________

1743. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR 11 MOBILE RIVER BASIN FRESHWATER MUSSELS

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, March 17, 2003, NPRM.

Abstract: We will propose to designate critical habitat, if prudent,
for three threatened and eight endangered species of Mobile River Basin
freshwater mussels.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 03/26/03 68 FR 14752
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 08/14/03 68 FR 48581
Final Action 05/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI73
_______________________________________________________________________

1744. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR BRAUN'S ROCKCRESS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, May 19, 2003, NPRM.

Abstract: We will propose designation of critical habitat for Braun's
rockcress, an endangered plant found in Kentucky and Tennessee.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 06/03/03 68 FR 33058
Final Action 05/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI74
_______________________________________________________________________

1745. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR A PLANT, THE PIERSON'S MILKVETCH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, July 28, 2003, NPRM.

Abstract: We will propose designation of critical habitat for Pierson's
milkvetch, a threatened plant found in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 08/05/03 68 FR 46143
Final Action 07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI77
_______________________________________________________________________

1746. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ENDANGERED STATUS
FOR THE DUGONG IN THE REPUBLIC OF PALAU

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to reopen the comment period on the proposed listing,
as endangered, of the dugong in the Republic of Palau. The proposed
rule was published in the Federal Register on August 5, 1993 (58 FR
41688).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 08/05/93 58 FR 41688
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 12/02/02 67 FR 71529
Final Action 11/00/03

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The proposed rule was published in the Federal
Register on August 5, 1993 (58 FR 41688).

Agency Contact: Robert Gabel, Chief, Division of Scientific Authority,
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service,
Room 750, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: roddy--gabel@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI81
_______________________________________________________________________

1747. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ENDANGERED STATUS
FOR THE SCIMITAR-HORNED ORYX, ADDAX, AND DAMA GAZELLE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to reopen the comment period on the proposed listing
of the Scimitar-Horned oryx, addax and the Dama gazelle as endangered.
The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on November 5,
1991.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/05/91 56 FR 56491
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 07/24/03 68 FR 43706
NPRM Comment Period End 10/22/03
Final Action 04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Gabel, Chief, Division of Scientific Authority,
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service,
Room 750, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: roddy--gabel@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI82
_______________________________________________________________________

1748. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA,
SUBPARTS C AND D; 2004-2005 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF FISH AND SHELLFISH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will revise the regulations for seasons,
harvest limits, methods, and means related to taking of fish and
shellfish in Alaska for subsistence uses during the 2004 regulatory
year. This rulemaking is necessary because subpart D of the subsistence
management regulations is subject to an annual review cycle. In the
Fall 2002 Unified Agenda, this rulemaking appeared under the RIN 1018-
AI37, which has been withdrawn.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 02/12/03 68 FR 7294
NPRM Comment Period End 03/28/03
Final Action 02/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William W. Knauer, Office of Subsistence Management,
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service,
3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 786-3873
Fax: 907 786-3898
Email: bill--knauer@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI89
_______________________________________________________________________

1749. CHANGES IN LIST OF SPECIES IN APPENDICES TO THE CONVENTION ON
INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD FAUNA AND FLORA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq; 16 USC 4201; PL 99-625

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will announce the decisions made by the 12th Meeting of
the Conference of the Parties (COP12) to the Convention on
International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
(CITES) in November 2002 on amendments to appendices I and II, and
incorporate those decisions into 50 CFR 23.23.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Gabel, Chief, Division of Scientific Authority,
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service,
Room 750, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: roddy--gabel@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI90
_______________________________________________________________________

1750. ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT COUNTERPART SECTION 7 CONSULTATION
REGULATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTING THE NATIONAL FIRE PLAN

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 402.02; 50 CFR 418 to 423

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These counterpart regulations will revise the existing
Endangered Species Act consultation procedures by allowing agencies
implementing the National Fire Plan to make determinations that
proposed actions are ``not likely to adversely affect'' threatened or
endangered species or designated critical habitat without the need to
obtain written concurrence from the Fish and Wildlife Service or the
National Marine Fisheries Service. The regulation will streamline the
consultation process for National Fire Plan projects and is expected to
achieve the same protections presently afforded to species protected
under the Endangered Species Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 06/05/03 68 FR 33806
Final Action 10/09/03 68 FR 58292
Final Action 03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

[[Page 73116]]

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: This action may have federalism implications as defined in
EO 13132.

Agency Contact: Richard E Sayers Jr., Chief, Branch of Consultation and
Habitat Conservation Planning, Department of the Interior, United
States Fish and Wildlife Service, ARLSQ-420, 1849 C Street NW, Mailstop
ARL-SQ 420, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 703 358-2106
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: rick--sayers@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AJ02
_______________________________________________________________________

1751. [bull] SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN
ALASKA, SUBPART C AND SUBPART D--2004-2005 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF FISH
AND WILDLIFE

Priority: Routine and Frequent. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule will revise the regulations for seasons,
harvest limits, methods, and means related to the taking of wildlife
for subsistence uses during the 2004-05 regulatory year. This
rulemaking is necessary because subpart D is subject to annual review.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 08/19/03 68 FR 49734
Final Action 06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism: This action may have federalism implications as defined in
EO 13132.

Agency Contact: William W. Knauer, Office of Subsistence Management,
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service,
3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 786-3873
Fax: 907 786-3898
Email: bill--knauer@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AJ25
_______________________________________________________________________

1752. [bull] PROPOSAL TO EXTEND EXISTING AMENDED 4(D) RULE FOR PREBLE'S
MEADOW JUMPING MOUSE IN COLORADO AND WYOMING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531

CFR Citation: 17 CFR 40

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On May 22, 2001, the Fish and Wildlife Service adopted
special regulations governing take of the threatened Preble's meadow
jumping mouse (Zapus hudsonius preblei), which provide exemption from
take provisions under section 9 of the Endangered Species Act for
certain activities related to rodent control, ongoing agricultural
activities, landscape maintenance, and existing uses of water. On
October 1, 2002, the Service amended those regulations to provide
exemptions for certain activities related to noxious weed control and
ongoing ditch maintenance activities. This action proposes to extend
the regulations, as amended, for 10 years. Current Amended 4(d) rule
will expire in May 22, 2004.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 10/00/03
Final Action 05/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation,
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401
North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AJ26
_______________________________________________________________________

1753. [bull] MIGRATORY BIRD SUBSISTENCE HARVEST IN ALASKA; PROPOSED
SPRING/SUMMER SUBSISTENCE ANNUAL HARVEST REGULATIONS FOR MIGRATORY BIRDS
IN ALASKA DURING THE 2004 SUBSISTENCE SEASON

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 16 USC 703-712

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 92

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is establishing spring/
summer migratory bird subsistence harvest regulations in Alaska for the
2004 subsistence season. The rulemaking is necessary because the
regulations governing the subsistence harvest of migratory birds in
Alaska are subject to annual public review. This rulemaking sets
regulations that expire on August 31, 2004, for the spring/summer
subsistence harvest of migratory birds in Alaska. Seasons will open
after March 11 and will close prior to September 1.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/00/03
Final Action 01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Daniel Engeljohn, Executive Associate, Department of
Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service, 300-12th Street,
Washington, DC 20250
Phone: 202 720-5627
Fax: 202-690-0486
Email: daniel.engeljohn@usda.gov

Tina Chouinard, Wildlife Biologist, Department of the Interior, United
States Fish and Wildlife Service, Lake Ophelia NWR, 401 Island Road,
Marksville , LA 71351
Phone: 318 253-4238
Fax: 318 253-7139
Email: tina--chouinard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AJ27

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1754. [bull] 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 (67 FR 18572; April 16, 2002) to create an exception to
the regulations governing the Barge Canal manatee refuge in Brevard
County, Florida. Under this exception, parties may apply for
authorization to conduct otherwise prohibited activities in the refuge
if they can demonstrate to the Service that the activity can be pursued
in such a manner that manatees will not be taken.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 04/16/02 67 FR 18572
Final Action 07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation,
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401
North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT39
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Long-Term Actions
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1755. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 1994 AMENDMENTS TO THE MARINE MAMMAL
PROTECTION ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1374

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 104 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act authorizes
the Director of the Service, acting on behalf of the Secretary of the
Interior, to issue permits for activities otherwise prohibited by the
Act. Regulations will be developed for issuance of permits and the 1994
amendments to the Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter Thomas, Chief, Division of Management Authority,
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service,
Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2095
Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AE72
_______________________________________________________________________

1756. 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,
Room 700, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2095
Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AF26
_______________________________________________________________________

1757. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DETERMINATION OF
ENDANGERED STATUS AND DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE GILA CHUB

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 2003, Final.

Abstract: We are proposing endangered status and the designation of
critical habitat for the Gila chub.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 08/09/02 67 FR 51947
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AG16

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1758. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING OF THE
MIAMI BLUE BUTTERFLY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201
to 4245; PL 99-625 100 Stat. 3500

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will complete a 12-month finding regarding whether the
Miami blue butterfly in Florida should be added to the List of
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Petition Finding 01/03/02 67 FR 280
NPRM 10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AH30
_______________________________________________________________________

1759. INTERAGENCY GUIDANCE FOR THE PRESCRIPTION OF FISHWAYS PURSUANT TO
SECTION 18 OF THE FEDERAL POWER ACT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 791(a) et seq

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This will make publicly available, and describe the intent
of, internal guidance for us (the Fish and Wildlife Service) and the
National Marine Fisheries Service regarding the prescription of
fishways under section 18 of the Federal Power Act, for non-Federal
hydropower projects licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission. It will also provide clarification of the terms ``fish''
and ``fishway.'' The guidance document will be reviewed following a 2-
year trial period, and the information obtained will be used to support
a final action.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice 12/22/00 65 FR 80898
Notice of Availability 12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Dr. Benjamin Tuggle, Chief, Division of Federal Program
Activities, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife
Service, Room 400, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2161
Fax: 703 358-1869
Email: benjamin--tuggle@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AH42
_______________________________________________________________________

1760. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE; RECLASSIFICATION OF THE
MARIANNA FRUIT BAT ON GUAM FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to reclassify the Marianna fruit bat on Guam from
endangered to threatened.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation,
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401
North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AH55
_______________________________________________________________________

1761. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE DOLLY
VARDEN AS A THREATENED SPECIES IN WASHINGTON DUE TO SIMILARITY OF
APPEARANCE TO BULL TROUT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to list the Dolly Varden (Salvelinus malma) as
threatened under the ``Similarity of Appearance'' provision of the
Endangered Species Act in Washington, due to its similarity of
appearance to the bull trout.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 01/09/01 66 FR 1628
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AH68
_______________________________________________________________________

1762. CORRECTIONS TO RIGHTS-OF-WAY REGULATIONS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: PL 101-475

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 29

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to make revisions to the Rights-of-Way
General Regulations in 50 CFR 29 subpart B. The revisions will correct
the address of our Region 5 Office in 50 CFR 29.21-2(c)(5). We will
also implement section 1 of Public Law 101-475 by correcting the names
of the House and Senate Committees we must notify upon receipt of an
application for a right-of-way for an oil and gas pipeline that is 24
inches or more in diameter and again before granting right-of-way.
Finally, the proposed revised regulation

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will delete the reference to a 60-day waiting period after notification
of our intent to grant the right-of-way. (The waiting period was
repealed by Congress.)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Barbara Ann Wyman, Program Manager, Division of Realty,
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service,
Room 622, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1811
Fax: 703 358-2223
Email: barbara--wyman@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI12
_______________________________________________________________________

1763. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT
FOR 6 GUAM SPECIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201
to 4245; PL 99-625; 100 Stat. 3500

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, October 1, 2004, NPRM.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for 6 Guam species.
These include two mammals, the Little Mariana fruit bat and the Mariana
fruit bat, and four birds, the Guam broadbill, the Mariana crow, the
Guam Micronesian kingfisher and the Guam bridled white-eye.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 10/15/02 67 FR 63737
NPRM Comment Period Extended 12/05/02 67 FR 72407
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 01/28/03 68 FR 4159
NPRM Comment Period End 02/18/03
Final Rule 10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI25
_______________________________________________________________________

1764. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING OF THE SAN
MIGUEL ISLAND FOX, SANTA ROSA ISLAND FOX, SANTA CRUZ ISLAND FOX, AND
SANTA CATALINA ISLAND FOX

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201
to 4245; PL 99-625; 100 Stat. 3500

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, July 10, 2003, NPRM.

Abstract: We have proposed to list four island fox species, which occur
on the Channel Islands off California, as endangered.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/10/01 66 FR 63654
Final Action--Final Listing,
Proposed Critical Habitat 10/00/04
Final Action--Final Critical
Habitat 10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI28
_______________________________________________________________________

1765. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE COLUMBIA-KLAMATH DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF
THE BULL TROUT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 1, 2002, NPRM.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the Columbia-
Klamath distinct population segment of the Bull trout.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/29/02 67 FR 71235
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 02/11/03 68 FR 6863
NPRM Comment Period End 05/12/03
Final Action 12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Energy Effects: Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by
Executive Order 13211.

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI52
_______________________________________________________________________

1766. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CONSERVATION
EDUCATION; 50 CFR 17.21

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17.21(g)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 17.21(g) of title 50 of the Code of Federal
Regulations addresses education as a valid component of Endangered
Species Act approved programs. An advanced notice of proposed
rulemaking will request public input on conservation education
requirements that will be used in the development of a proposed rule
that will propose a Service position on conservation education.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM 10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Timothy J. Van Norman, Chief, Branch of Permits,
International, Division of Management Authority, Department of the
Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 700, 4401 North
Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2350
Fax: 703 358-2281
Email: tim--vannorman@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI66
_______________________________________________________________________

1767. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PERMITS FOR FOREIGN
LISTED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will issue a proposed policy to clarify the process used
for issuing Endangered Species Act permits for foreign listed species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Proposed Policy 08/18/03 68 FR 49512
Final Action 10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Timothy J. Van Norman, Chief, Branch of Permits,
International, Division of Management Authority, Department of the
Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 700, 4401 North
Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2350
Fax: 703 358-2281
Email: tim--vannorman@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI67
_______________________________________________________________________

1768. 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 10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations,
Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird
Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife
Service, Room 634, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1714
Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI96
_______________________________________________________________________

1769. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PRUDENCY
DETERMINATION AND DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR EGGERT'S SUNFLOWER

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, December 29, 2003, NPRM.

Abstract: We will determine the prudency of proposing the designation
of critical habitat for the Eggert's sunflower. On May 22, 1997, the
Eggert's sunflower was designated as a threatened species. This species
is known to occur in Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AJ08
_______________________________________________________________________

1770. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SPREADING NAVARRETIA AND THE SAN JACINTO VALLEY
CROWNSCALE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, January 30, 2004, NPRM.

Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for the spreading
navarettia and San Jacinto Valley crownscale. On October 13, 1998, the
spreading navarretia, a plant species native to California and Mexico,
was listed as a threatened species, and the San Jacinto Valley
crownscale, a plant species endemic to California, was listed as
endangered.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AJ11
_______________________________________________________________________

1771. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE CALIFORNIA RED-LEGGED FROG

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, March 31, 2004, NPRM.

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Abstract: We will re-propose the designation of critical habitat for
the California red-legged frog, a threatened species endemic to
California and Baja California, Mexico.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AJ16
_______________________________________________________________________

1772. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED
AMENDMENT TO THE NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION RULE FOR THE
MEXICAN GRAY WOLF

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service is currently exploring a revision to the Mexican
wolf nonessential experimental population rule. In 2000, a panel of
scientists recommended a proposed revision to the experimental
population rule after conducting a 3-year review of the program. The
Service intends to propose a revision to the rule allowing for the
direct release of wolves into an expanded release area, but still
within the area where wolves are currently authorized to occur. The
Service also plans to propose a revision to expand upon the designated
recovery area, allowing for greater management flexibility when a wolf
travels outside of this area.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation,
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401
North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT36
_______________________________________________________________________

1773. [bull] LAND CONSERVATION PLANNING (REFUGE MANUAL CHAPTER 602 FW 2)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 16 USC 668dd to 668ee

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This policy chapter provides the process whereby new lands
and waters are approved for addition to the National Wildlife Refuge
System. The addition of lands and waters includes such methods as fee
title acquisition, easements, donation, and transfers, and may apply to
the significant expansion of an existing national wildlife refuge or
creation of a new national wildlife refuge.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Ross Alliston, Refuge Program Specialist, Department of
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, National
Wildlife Refuge System, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax
Drive, Arlington, VA 22204
Phone: 703 358-2388
Email: ross--alliston@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT41
_______________________________________________________________________

1774. [bull] SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN
ALASKA, SUBPART A AND SUBPART B

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise the saltwater areas of jurisdiction,
certain definitions, and clarify portions of the existing regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William W. Knauer, Office of Subsistence Management,
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service,
3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 786-3873
Fax: 907 786-3898
Email: bill--knauer@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT47

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_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1775. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE
DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON, POPULATION OF THE COLUMBIA WHITE-TAILED DEER
FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 07/24/03 68 FR 43647

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AF43
_______________________________________________________________________

1776. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT
FOR 47 PLANTS IN HAWAII

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 07/02/03 68 FR 39624

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AH02
_______________________________________________________________________

1777. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT
FOR PLANTS OF THE NORTHWEST ISLANDS, HAWAII

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 05/22/03 68 FR 28054

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AH09
_______________________________________________________________________

1778. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING OF THE
SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS CHECKERSPOT BUTTERFLY AND PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF
CRITICAL HABITAT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn 09/11/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AH40
_______________________________________________________________________

1779. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE; REMOVAL OF THE SAN MARCOS
GAMBUSIA FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn 08/26/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AH52
_______________________________________________________________________

1780. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: REPROPOSED
DETERMINATIONS OF PRUDENCY AND PROPOSED DESIGNATIONS OF CRITICAL HABITAT
FOR PLANTS FROM MAUI AND KAHOOLAWE, HAWAII

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 05/14/03 68 FR 25934

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AH70
_______________________________________________________________________

1781. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REOPENING OF
COMMENT PERIOD ON THE THREATENED STATUS OF THE SACRAMENTO SPLITTAIL
(POGONICHTHYS MACROLEPIDOTIS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action--Notice of Remanded
Determination of Status 09/22/03 68 FR 55140

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AH73
_______________________________________________________________________

1782. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR BLACKBURN'S SPHINX MOTH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 06/10/03 68 FR 34710

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AH94

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_______________________________________________________________________

1783. CIVIL PROCEDURES; 50 CFR PART 11

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 11

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn 08/28/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kevin Adams
Phone: 703 358-1949
Fax: 703 358-1947
Email: kevin--adams@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AH97
_______________________________________________________________________

1784. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ESTABLISHMENT OF A
NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF GRIZZLY BEARS IN THE BITTERROOT
AREA OF IDAHO AND MONTANA; REMOVAL OF REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn 08/26/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI03
_______________________________________________________________________

1785. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT
FOR 103 OAHU, HAWAII, PLANTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 06/17/03 68 FR 35950

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI24
_______________________________________________________________________

1786. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT
FOR FOUR FAIRY SHRIMP AND 11 PLANTS IN CALIFORNIA

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule 08/06/03 68 FR 46684

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI26
_______________________________________________________________________

1787. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REGULATIONS FOR MANAGING DOUBLE-CRESTED
CORMORANT DAMAGES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Other/Notice--FEIS 08/11/03 68 FR 47603
Final Action 10/08/03 68 FR 58022

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Brian Millsap
Phone: 703 358-1714
Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI39
_______________________________________________________________________

1788. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; RECLASSIFICATION OF
THE GRAY BAT FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn 08/26/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI40
_______________________________________________________________________

1789. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE
MOUNTAIN PLOVER WITH A SPECIAL RULE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 09/09/03 68 FR 53083

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI45
_______________________________________________________________________

1790. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE PREBLE'S MEADOW JUMPING MOUSE

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 06/23/03 68 FR 37275

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI46
_______________________________________________________________________

1791. TRIBAL WILDLIFE GRANTS PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINES FOR
FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2002

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 07/28/03 68 FR 44434

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Patrick Durham
Phone: 202 208-4133

RIN: 1018-AI58
_______________________________________________________________________

1792. TRIBAL LANDOWNER INCENTIVE PROGRAM (T-LIP) IMPLEMENTATION
GUIDELINES FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2002

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 07/28/03 68 FR 44424

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Patrick Durham
Phone: 202 208-4133

RIN: 1018-AI59
_______________________________________________________________________

1793. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ESTABLISHMENT OF A
NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF THE BLACK-FOOTED FERRET IN
SOUTH-CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 05/16/03 68 FR 26498

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI60
_______________________________________________________________________

1794. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA,
SUBPART C AND SUBPART D--2003-2004 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF WILDLIFE
REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 06/27/03 68 FR 38464

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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-AI62
_______________________________________________________________________

1795. 2003-2004 REFUGE SPECIFIC HUNTING AND SPORT FISHING REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 32

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 08/14/03 68 FR 48583
Final Action 10/02/03 68 FR 57308
Final Action Effective 10/02/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Leslie Marler
Phone: 703 358-2397
Email: leslie--marler@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI63
_______________________________________________________________________

1796. MIGRATORY BIRD SUBSISTENCE HARVEST IN ALASKA; REGULATIONS FOR THE
SPRING AND SUMMER 2003 SEASON

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 92

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 07/21/03 68 FR 43010

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Donna Dewhurst
Phone: 907 786-3499
Email: donna--dewhurst@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI84
_______________________________________________________________________

1797. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING; PROPOSED 2003-2004 MIGRATORY GAME BIRD
HUNTING REGULATIONS (PRELIMINARY) WITH REQUESTS FOR INDIAN TRIBAL
PROPOSALS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 05/06/03 68 FR 24324
Other/Supplemental NPRM 06/23/03 68 FR 37362
Other/Supplemental NPRM 07/17/03 68 FR 42546
Other/Supplemental NPRM 08/08/03 68 FR 47424
Final Action 08/19/03 68 FR 50016
Final Action 08/27/03 68 FR 51658
Final Action 08/28/03 68 FR 51832
Final Action 08/29/03 68 FR 51919
Final Action 09/26/03 68 FR 55784
Final Action 09/29/03 68 FR 56048
Final Action 09/29/03 68 FR 56102

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ronald Kokel
Phone: 703 358-1714
Email: ronald--kokel@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI93
_______________________________________________________________________

1798. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE
WATER HOWELLIA (HOWELLIA AQUATILUS) FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND
THREATENED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn 08/26/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI94
_______________________________________________________________________

1799. REVISION OF AIRBORNE HUNTING REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 19

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Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn 08/28/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Kevin Adams
Phone: 703 358-1949
Fax: 703 358-1947
Email: kevin--adams@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI99
_______________________________________________________________________

1800. FISCAL YEAR 2004 PRIVATE STEWARDSHIP GRANTS PROGRAM; PROGRAM
IMPLEMENTATION

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn 08/26/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AJ01
_______________________________________________________________________

1801. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; RECLASSIFICATION OF
THE CUI-UI FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES AND
ESTABLISHMENT OF A 4(D) RULE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn 08/26/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AJ05
_______________________________________________________________________

1802. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF
ADDITIONAL MANATEE PROTECTION AREAS IN FLORIDA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 04/04/03 68 FR 16602
Final Action 08/26/03 68 FR 46870

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AJ06
_______________________________________________________________________

1803. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ESTABLISHMENT OF A
NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF BLACK-FOOTED FERRET IN WYOMING

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn 08/28/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AJ18
_______________________________________________________________________

1804. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; RECLASSIFICATION OF
THE UNCOMPAHGRE FRITILLARY BUTTERFLY FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn 08/26/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AJ19
_______________________________________________________________________

1805. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF ARCTIC
RUSSIAN POPULATION OF SPECTACLED EIDERS FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND
THREATENED SPECIES; CLASSIFICATION OF U.S. POPUL. AS THREATENED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn 08/26/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AJ20
_______________________________________________________________________

1806. [bull] GUIDANCE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT, USE, AND OPERATION OF
CONSERVATION BANKS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are establishing interim guidance for the establishment,
use, and operation of conservation banks. Conservation banks are a tool
to offset adverse impacts to species listed as threatened or endangered
under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. The purpose of
this guidance is to help Service personnel evaluate and approve
conservation banks in the context of fulfilling the purposes of the
Endangered Species Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Availability 05/08/03 68 FR 24753

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Chief, Division of Consultation,
Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery and State Grants, Department of
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401
North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AJ22
BILLING CODE 4310-70-S
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage
National Park Service (NPS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1807. BIG THICKET NATIONAL PRESERVE; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 462(k); 16 USC 9a

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.85

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would allow personal watercraft use
in designated areas of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because
the regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in units
of the National Park System expired on April 22, 2002.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Regulations Program Manager, Department of
the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC
20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-4684
Email: kym--hall@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AC92
_______________________________________________________________________

1808. PICTURED ROCKS NATIONAL LAKESHORE; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 462(k); 16 USC 9a

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would allow personal watercraft use
in designated areas of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because
the regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in units
of the National Park System expired on April 22, 2002.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Regulations Program Manager, Department of
the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC
20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-4684
Email: kym--hall@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AC93
_______________________________________________________________________

1809. FIRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 462(k); 16 USC 9a

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would allow personal watercraft use
in designated areas of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because
the regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in units
of the National Park System expired on April 22, 2002.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Regulations Program Manager, Department of
the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC
20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-4684
Email: kym--hall@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AC94
_______________________________________________________________________

1810. GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 462(k); 16 USC 9a

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.29

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would allow personal watercraft use
in designated areas of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because
the regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in units
of the National Park System expired on April 22, 2002.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Regulations Program Manager, Department of
the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC
20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-4684
Email: kym--hall@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AC95
_______________________________________________________________________

1811. BIGHORN CANYON NATIONAL RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 462(k); 16 USC 9a

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.92

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would allow personal watercraft use in

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designated areas of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because the
regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in units of
the National Park System expired on April 22, 2002.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Regulations Program Manager, Department of
the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC
20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-4684
Email: kym--hall@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AC96
_______________________________________________________________________

1812. LAKE MEREDITH RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 462(k); 16 USC 9a

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.57

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would allow personal watercraft use
in designated areas of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because
the regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in units
of the National Park System expired on April 22, 2002.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Regulations Program Manager, Department of
the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC
20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-4684
Email: kym--hall@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AC97
_______________________________________________________________________

1813. CHICKASAW RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 462(k); 16 USC 9a

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.50

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would allow personal watercraft use
in designated areas of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because
the regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in units
of the National Park System expired on April 22, 2002.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Regulations Program Manager, Department of
the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC
20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-4684
Email: kym--hall@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AC98
_______________________________________________________________________

1814. CURECANTI RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 462(k); 16 USC 9a

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.51

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would allow personal watercraft use
in designated areas of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because
the regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in units
of the National Park System expired on April 22, 2002.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 02/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Regulations Program Manager, Department of
the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC
20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-4684
Email: kym--hall@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AC99
_______________________________________________________________________

1815. AMISTAD RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 462(k); 16 USC 9a

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.79

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would allow personal watercraft use
in designated areas of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because
the regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in areas
of the National Park System expired on April 22, 2002.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 10/22/03 68 FR 60305
NPRM Comment Period End 12/22/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Regulations Program Manager, Department of
the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC
20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-4684
Email: kym--hall@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD00
_______________________________________________________________________

1816. LAKE ROOSEVELT RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 462(k); 16 USC 9a

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.55

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would allow personal watercraft use
in designated areas of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because
the regulations that currently allow personal watercraft use in areas
of the National Park System expired on April 22, 2002.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Regulations Program Manager, Department of
the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC
20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-4684
Email: kym--hall@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD01
_______________________________________________________________________

1817. 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 12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Robbins, Assistant Director, Cultural Resources,
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, NC340, 1849 C Street
NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 343-3388
Fax: 202 343-5260
Email: john--robbins@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD05
_______________________________________________________________________

1818. BOATING AND WATER USE ACTIVITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 1a-2(h); 16 USC 3

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This part was last updated comprehensively in the early
1980's. This regulation will help to address new and emerging
technology, clarify some regulations for the benefit of the public and
enforcement staff, implement changes to reduce safety concerns, and
make NPS regulations more consistent with State regulations in order to
reduce confusion with the public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 08/26/03 68 FR 51207
NPRM Comment Period End 12/24/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Regulations Program Manager, Department of
the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC
20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-4684
Email: kym--hall@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD07
_______________________________________________________________________

1819. [bull] ALASKA PARK UNITS; SPECIAL REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 9a; 16 USC 462k

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 13

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NPS regulations at 36 CFR 1.5 require the NPS to publish
certain closures, designations, activity restrictions or conditions as
rulemaking in the Federal Register. This rule will meet this
requirement for all national park units in Alaska.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bernard Fagan, Deputy Chief, Office of Policy and
Regulations, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C
Street N.W., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-7469
Fax: 202 219-8835
Email: chick--fagan@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD13
_______________________________________________________________________

1820. [bull] DELAWARE WATER GAP NRA COMMERCIAL VEHICLE FEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 9a; 16 USC 462k; PL 104-
333, sec 702; . . .

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.71(e)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Delaware Water Gap NRA's legislation authorizes the NPS to
control commercial traffic on Route 209 within the park. This is a very
labor-intensive operation, for which the legislation authorized the NPS
to charge sufficient fees to make the operation financially self-
sustaining. The current regulation will be revised to raise the fees to
an adequate level.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bernard Fagan, Deputy Chief, Office of Policy and
Regulations, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C
Street N.W., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-7469
Fax: 202 219-8835
Email: chick--fagan@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD14
_______________________________________________________________________

1821. [bull] REVISIONS TO RIGHT-OF-WAY REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 9a; 16 USC 462k

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise existing regulations relating to the
issuance of right-of-way permits across lands and waters under National
Park Service administration. The current regulations are outdated. The
new regulations will provide a process for the review,

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consideration, and approval or denial of requests for rights-of-way.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Bernard Fagan, Deputy Chief, Office of Policy and
Regulations, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C
Street N.W., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-7469
Fax: 202 219-8835
Email: chick--fagan@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD16
_______________________________________________________________________

1822. [bull] COST RECOVERY FOR SPECIAL PARK USES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 1; 16 USC 9a; 16 USC 462k; . . .

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Park Service issues special use permits for
activities such as special events, commercial photography, and utility
rights-of-way in areas of the National Park System. Processing these
permit requests is costly, but the NPS has not instituted a system for
cost recovery, as is authorized by law. This rule will establish a
procedure to enable the NPS to recover its costs from the permit
beneficiaries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bernard Fagan, Deputy Chief, Office of Policy and
Regulations, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C
Street N.W., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-7469
Fax: 202 219-8835
Email: chick--fagan@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD18
_______________________________________________________________________

1823. [bull] CEREMONIES AT FIRST DIVISION MONUMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 14k; 16 USC 9a

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.96

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment will authorize the official annual Memorial
Day and Vewterans Day commemorative wreath-laying ceremonies at the
First Division Monument. Currently, such ceremonies are not allowed
under 36 CFR 7.96 (g)(3)(i).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bernard Fagan, Deputy Chief, Office of Policy and
Regulations, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C
Street N.W., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-7469
Fax: 202 219-8835
Email: chick--fagan@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD19
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage
National Park Service (NPS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1824. PROCEDURES FOR STATE, TRIBAL, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT HISTORIC
PRESERVATION PROGRAMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 470 et seq

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 61

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The NPS proposes to establish the requirements and procedures
by which those Indian tribes that choose to do so can assume State
Historic Preservation Officer duties with regard to tribal lands and
become eligible for grants-in-aid to carry out those duties.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 08/12/02 67 FR 52532
NPRM Comment Period End 12/10/02
Final Action 12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Bryan Mitchell, Division, Department of the Interior,
National Park Service, NC330, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 354-2078
Fax: 202 371-5197
Email: bryan--mitchell@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AC79
_______________________________________________________________________

1825. COMMERCIAL USE AUTHORIZATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 105-391

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Public Law 105-391 became effective on November 13, 1998. The
new Act mandates revised procedures for issuing commercial use
authorizations. Section 417 of Public Law 105-391 requires that the
Secretary promulgate implementing regulations as soon as practicable
after the effective date of the Act. Existing regulations governing
commercial use within National Parks are not adequate to administer the
provisions of the new statute and must be revised to reflect new
requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/27/02 67 FR 70899
NPRM Comment Period End 01/27/03
Final Action 06/00/04

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cynthia Orlando, Chief of Concessions, Department of
the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC
20240
Phone: 202 513-7156
Fax: 202 219-1173
Email: cindy--orlando@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AC85
_______________________________________________________________________

1826. SNOWMOBILE REGULATIONS FOR YELLOWSTONE AND GRAND TETON NATIONAL
PARKS AND JDR PARKWAY

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 73 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1024-AD11
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1827. [bull] ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK SNOWMOBILE USE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 1; 16 USC 9a; 16 USC 462k

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The NPS is amending regulations specific to Rocky Mountain
National Park that designate snowmobile routes within the park. The
routes currently designated are not consistent with the protection of
park resources, the requirements of Executive Order 11644, or the NPS
general regulation governing snowmobile use. This amendment will
eliminate three of the four routes currently in use.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 01/05/01 66 FR 1069
Final Action 11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Regulations Program Manager, Department of
the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC
20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-4684
Email: kym--hall@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD15
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1828. [bull] USE OF SERVICE ANIMALS IN NATIONAL PARK AREAS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 9a; 16 USC 462k; 29 USC
701; . . .

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 2.7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Justice has expanded the concept of
``service animals'' utilized by persons with disabilities. Many of the
animals covered by the expanded definition are now prohibited in
national park areas under NPS regulations at 36 CFR 2.15. This
rulemaking will bring NPS regulations into conformance with the
expanded definition.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule 11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bernard Fagan, Deputy Chief, Office of Policy and
Regulations, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C
Street N.W., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-7469
Fax: 202 219-8835
Email: chick--fagan@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD17
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Long-Term Actions
National Park Service (NPS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1829. SPECIAL REGULATIONS OF THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM; RELIGIOUS
CEREMONIAL COLLECTION OF GOLDEN EAGLETS IN WUPATKI NATIONAL MONUMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 42 USC 1996; 42 USC 2000bb

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.101

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The NPS has preliminarily determined that under certain
circumstances it is appropriate to allow the Hopi Tribe to collect
golden eaglets within Wupatki National Monument for religious
ceremonial purposes. This rule would authorize this activity upon terms
and conditions sufficient to protect park resources against impairment,
and consistent with the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 01/22/01 66 FR 6516
NPRM Comment Period End 03/23/01
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Patricia L. Parker, Chief, American Indian Liaison
Office, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C
Street N.W., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 354-6963
Fax: 202 371-6609
Email: pat--parker@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AC86
_______________________________________________________________________

1830. GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA; SPECIAL REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 9a

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.97

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This advance notice of proposed rulemaking will seek public
comment on a range of potential management options for addressing
appropriate pet management within the Golden Gate National Recreation
Area, consistent with protecting national park resources and assuring
visitor safety.

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Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

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ANPRM 01/11/02 67 FR 1424
ANPRM Comment Period End 03/12/02

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brian O'Neill, Superintendent, Department of the
Interior, National Park Service, Golden Gate National Recreation Area,
Fort Mason, Building 201, San Francisco, CA 94123-0022
Phone: 415 561-4739
Fax: 415 561-4710
Email: brian--o'neill@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD03
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions
National Park Service (NPS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1831. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC SAFETY; OPERATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF
ALCOHOL OR DRUGS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 4.23

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 08/06/03 68 FR 46477

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-4684
Email: kym--hall@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AC69
_______________________________________________________________________

1832. NATIVE AMERICAN GRAVES PROTECTION AND REPATRIATION ACT
REGULATIONS; CIVIL PENALTIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 10

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 04/03/03 68 FR 16354

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Robbins
Phone: 202 343-3388
Fax: 202 343-5260
Email: john--robbins@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AC84
_______________________________________________________________________

1833. VIRGIN ISLANDS CORAL REEF NATIONAL MONUMENT; SPECIAL REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.103; 36 CFR 7.73

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule 04/04/03 68 FR 16432
Interim Final Rule Effective 05/05/03
Withdrawn 06/10/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-4684
Email: kym--hall@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AC89
_______________________________________________________________________

1834. GLEN CANYON NATIONAL RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.70

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 09/26/03 68 FR 55448
Final Action Effective 09/26/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-4684
Email: kym--hall@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AC90
_______________________________________________________________________

1835. ASSATEAGUE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.65

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 05/30/03 68 FR 32371

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-4684
Email: kym--hall@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD02
_______________________________________________________________________

1836. SAGUARO NATIONAL MONUMENT MOUNTAIN BIKE SPECIAL REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.11

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 08/20/03 68 FR 50073
Final Action Effective 09/19/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-4684
Email: kym--hall@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD10
_______________________________________________________________________

1837. [bull] SPECIAL REGULATIONS; AREAS OF THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM; NEW
RIVER GORGE NATIONAL RIVER--HUNTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 9a; 16 USC 462k; 16 USC
460m-15 to 18; . . .

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.89

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: National Park Service general regulations require that a
special regulation be promulgated if hunting is to be allowed to
continue at New River Gorge National River. The 2003 hunting program
cannot take place unless/until this rulemaking is completed.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule 09/25/03 68 FR 55315

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bernard Fagan, Deputy Chief, Office of Policy and
Regulations, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C
Street N.W., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-7469
Fax: 202 219-8835
Email: chick--fagan@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD12
BILLING CODE 4310-02-S
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
_______________________________________________________________________

1838. BUY INDIAN ACT REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 25 USC 47; 36 Stat 861; 41 USC 253(c)(5)

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 14 app A

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will regulate the implementation of BIA's
longstanding policy of contracting with Indian-owned firms on a
preferential basis and will regulate the determination of eligibility
and availability of Indian firms to perform a specific requirement for
products, services, and road construction outside the State of Oklahoma
and regulate the authority to deviate from the general policy and will
regulate the determination of eligibility throughout contractual
performance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kim Romine, Management, Department of the Interior,
Bureau of Indian Affairs, 2051 Mercator Drive, Reston, VA 20191
Phone: 703 390-6461
Fax: 703 390-6582

RIN: 1076-AE07
_______________________________________________________________________

1839. TRIBAL REVENUE ALLOCATION PLANS

Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2; 25 USC 2710; 25 USC 9; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 290

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Secretary of the Interior is responsible for reviewing
tribal plans for allocating revenues from gaming activities. The
Secretary must determine whether the proposed rule is sufficient to
promote tribal economic development and fund essential tribal programs,
benefits, and services. BIA plans to revise the regulations in part 290
to include additional criteria to assist the Secretary in making this
determination.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 02/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: George Skibine, Director, Indian Gaming Management
Staff, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS 2070
MIB, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 219-4066

RIN: 1076-AE24
_______________________________________________________________________

1840. INDIAN COUNTRY LAW ENFORCEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 25 USC 2; 25 USC 2802

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 12

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: BIA plans to amend its regulation governing law enforcement
in Indian country by revising section 12.4 of subpart A and by adding
new section 12.24 to subpart C to allow tribal law enforcement
officials to travel outside Indian country to respond to incidents in
another area and to transport evidence to and from locations in Indian
country.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Peter Maybee, Division of Law Enforcement, Department
of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., MS 4550--
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-5787
Fax: 202 208-6170

RIN: 1076-AE35
_______________________________________________________________________

1841. LEASES AND PERMITS ON INDIAN TRUST AND RESTRICTED LANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 380; 25 USC 403; 25 USC 403c; 25 USC 415 to
415d; 25 USC 477; 25 USC 635

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 162

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: BIA plans to amend its regulations governing leasing of
Indian trust and restricted lands by revising subpart A and by adding
subpart C and D covering residential leases and business leases on
trust and restricted land.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Kayla Danks, Department of the Interior, Bureau of
Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., MS 4512--MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-5954

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Fax: 202 219-1065

RIN: 1076-AE36
_______________________________________________________________________

1842. [bull] REINDEER IN ALASKA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 25 USC 500

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 243

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will codify procedures for processing requests for
reindeer by non-native Alaskans.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Warren Eastland, Wildlife Biologist, Department of the
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, P.O. Box 25520, Juneau, AK 99802
Phone: 907 586-7321

RIN: 1076-AE37
_______________________________________________________________________

1843. [bull] PROCLAMATION OF RESERVATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 25 USC 467

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will define the procedures and criteria to be used
for issuance of reservation proclamations by the Secretary of the
Interior.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Eufrona Snyder, Department of the Interior, Bureau of
Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3614
Fax: 202 219-1065

RIN: 1076-AE40
_______________________________________________________________________

1844. [bull] LOAN GUARANTY, INSURANCE, AND INTEREST SUBSIDY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 25 USC 1496

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 103

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are revising our regulations to comply with the Indian
Financing Amendments Act of 2002, specifically 25 U.S.A. 1485(I), which
requires the Secretary of the Interior to promulgate regulations to
facilitate, administer, and promote transfers of leans and guaranteed
and insured portions of loans as intended under the Act. We also are
introducing regulations to implement 25 U.S.A. 1497A and 1499,
statutory changes dating back to 1988, concerning the guarantee of
bonds and supplemental surety bonds. The lack of regulations relating
to this subject has inhibited the use of these provisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David B. Johnson, Department of the Interior, Bureau of
Indian Affairs, Office of the Solicitor, Division of Indian Affairs,
1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3026

RIN: 1076-AE42
_______________________________________________________________________

1845. [bull] USE OR DISTRIBUTION OF INDIAN JUDGMENT FUNDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 25 USC 1401 et seq

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 87

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will update the existing provisions to reflect the
changes to the Indian Judgment Funds Distribution Act that were made in
1992 by Public Law 102-572.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Daisy West, Tribal Relations Officer, Department of the
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4603 MIB, 1849 C Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 513-7626
Fax: 202 219-2327

RIN: 1076-AE43
_______________________________________________________________________

1846. [bull] NAVAJO PARTITIONED LANDS GRAZING PERMITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2; 25 USC 301; 25 USC 640d et seq

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 161

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will govern the grazing of livestock on the Navajo
Partitioned Lands (NPL) of the former Navajo-Hopi Joint Use Area of the
1982 Executive Order reservation. The purpose of these regulations is
to conserve the rangelands of the NPL in order to maximize future use
of the land for grazing and other purposes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/12/03 68 FR 64023
NPRM Comment Period End 02/10/04
Final Action 10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Orwin, Soil Conservationist, Department of the
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., MS 3061 MIB,
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-6464
Fax: 202 219-0006

RIN: 1076-AE46
_______________________________________________________________________

1847. [bull] INDIAN HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 25 USC 402; 25 USC 13

[[Page 73134]]

CFR Citation: s5 CFR 181

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will streamline the approval and funding process
for tribal highway safety projects. These projects are designed to
reduce traffic accidents on Indian Reservations and the resulting
property damage, injuries, and death. Ten to 30 tribes participate in
the program annually.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 02/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles L. Jaynes, Program Administrator, Department of
the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Division of Safety Management,
201 Third Street NW., Suite 310, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505 245-2100
Fax: 505 245-2106

RIN: 1076-AE47
_______________________________________________________________________

1848. [bull] APPEALS FROM ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2; 25 USC 9

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will: (1) Clarify who has a right to file and
appeal; (2) provide firm deadlines for filing appeals and responses;
(3) provide options to appellants if BIA delays making a decision on an
appeal; and (4) Provide an expedited process for certain classes of
appeals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 04/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1849. [bull] NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001

Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: PL 107-110

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 39; 25 CFR 42

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, June 8, 2003, NPRM.

Abstract: Under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-
110), the Secretary of the interior must develop regulations using
negotiated rulemaking to address the following issues: (1) Defining
adequate yearly progress, which is the essential measurement for
determining that schools are providing quality education; (2)
establishing separate geographic attendance areas for each Bureau-
funded school; (3) establishing a formula for determining the minimum
amount of funds necessary to fund each Bureau-funded school; (4)
establishing a system of direct funding and support of all Bureau-
funded schools under the formula established in section 1127 of the
Act; (5) establishing guidelines to ensure the constitutional and civil
rights of Indian students regrading the right to privacy, freedom of
religion and expression, and due process in connection with
disciplinary actions (suspension and expulsion); and (6) establishing a
method for administering grants to tribally controlled schools.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Catherine Freels, Designated Federal Official,
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 500 Gold Ave.
SW., Room 7202, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505 248-7240

RIN: 1076-AE49
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
_______________________________________________________________________

1850. IRRIGATION PROJECTS AND SYSTEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 25 USC 385

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 171

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: BIA is revising this rule to incorporate new procedures on
billing and collection of Government debt. Once these changes are made,
BIA will publish a new proposed rule for public comment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 07/05/96 61 FR 35167
NPRM Comment Period End 09/03/96
Final Action 09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ross Mooney, Civil Engineer, Department of the
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4559, 1849 C Street NW., MS
3543 MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-5480

RIN: 1076-AD44
_______________________________________________________________________

1851. CERTIFICATES OF DEGREE OF INDIAN BLOOD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 13; 25 USC 9

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 70

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will codify procedures for processing certificates
of degree of Indian blood.

[[Page 73135]]

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
Final Action 07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Duane Bird Bear, Department of the Interior, Bureau of
Indian Affairs, Tribal Government Services, 1951 Constitution Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 513-7641
Fax: 202 513-0679

RIN: 1076-AD97
_______________________________________________________________________

1852. ALASKA RESUPPLY OPERATION

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 25 USC 13; 25 USC 9; 38 Stat. 486; 42 Stat. 208; 5 USC
301; R.S. 463; R.S. 465

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 142

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule makes technical revisions to reflect terms
now in common usage, e.g., Regional Director and Traffic Manager. A new
section refers to the application of Indian preference in hiring
pursuant to the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (25 USC 479).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 08/03/00 65 FR 47704
NPRM Comment Period End 10/02/00
Final Action 06/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1853. INDIAN RESERVATION ROADS PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2; 25 USC 202; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 170

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This establishes policies and procedures governing the Indian
Reservation Roads (IRR) Program. It expands transportation activities
available to tribes and tribal organizations and provides guidance to
tribes and tribal organizations for planning, designing, constructing,
and maintaining transportation facilities. This rule also includes a
funding formula for allocating IRR Program funds based upon the
relative needs of Indian tribes, and reservation or tribal communities,
for transportation assistance, and the relative administrative
capacities of various tribes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 08/07/02 67 FR 51328
NPRM Comment Period End 10/07/02
Final Action 02/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Agency Contact: LeRoy Gishi, Chief, Division of Transportation,
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS 4058 MIB, 1849
C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4359

RIN: 1076-AE17
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Long-Term Actions
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
_______________________________________________________________________

1854. INDIAN ELECTRIC POWER UTILITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 25 USC 385

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 175

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule contains procedures governing the operation of BIA-
owned power utilities. BIA is revising this rule to incorporate new
procedures on billing and collection of government debt. Once these
changes are made, BIA will publish a new proposed rule for public
comment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 06/07/96 61 FR 29040
NPRM Comment Period End 08/06/96
NPRM 10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ross Mooney, Civil Engineer, Department of the
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4559, 1849 C Street NW., MS
3543 MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-5480

RIN: 1076-AD45
_______________________________________________________________________

1855. [bull] PREPARATION OF ROLLS OF INDIANS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 61

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will add the enrollment eligibility criteria for
individuals who apply to share in the distribution of Western Shoshone
Judgment funds. It will also set forth the method for establishing an
application deadline date.

[[Page 73136]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Daisy West, Tribal Relations Officer, Department of the
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4603 MIB, 1849 C Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 513-7626
Fax: 202 219-2327

RIN: 1076-AE44
_______________________________________________________________________

1856. [bull] STANDARDS FOR APPROVING TRIBAL PER CAPITA DISTRIBUTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 25 USC 117c

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 111

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will provide standards for the review and approval
of tribal requests for the authority to make per capita distributions
from tribal funds held in trust by the Secretary of the Interior under
Public Law 98-164, 25 U.S.C. 117a and 117b.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Daisy West, Tribal Relations Officer, Department of the
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4603 MIB, 1849 C Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 513-7626
Fax: 202 219-2327

RIN: 1076-AE45
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
_______________________________________________________________________

1857. PROTECTION OF PRODUCTS OF INDIAN ART AND CRAFTSMANSHIP

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 309

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 06/12/03 68 FR 35164

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Meridith Stanton
Phone: 202 208-3773

RIN: 1076-AE16
_______________________________________________________________________

1858. [bull] AMENDMENT TO THE LIST OF COURTS OF INDIAN OFFENSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2; 25 USC 9; 25 USC 13; 25 USC 200

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule removes the Paiute--Shoshone Indian tribe of the
Fallon Reservation and Colony (Western Region, Nevada) from the listing
of Courts of Indian offenses. The tribe reassumed tribal court
functions and asked to be removed from the list.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 07/30/03 68 FR 44614

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal

Agency Contact: Ralph Gonzales, Housing Program Specialist, Department
of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 513-7629
Fax: 202 208-5113

RIN: 1076-AE41
BILLING CODE 4310-MR-S
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1859. LATE AND OVERPAYMENT INTEREST

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 1001 et seq; 25 USC 1301 et seq; 25 USC 1331 et
seq; 25 USC 1701 et seq; 25 USC 1735; 25 USC 1801 et seq; 25 USC 181 et
seq; 25 USC 2101 et seq; 25 USC 351 et seq; 25 USC 3716; 25 USC 3720a;
25 USC 396 et seq; 25 USC 396a et seq; 25 USC 9701; 5 USC 301 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206; 30 CFR 218; 30 CFR 230

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule allows MMS to pay interest on Federal onshore and
offshore oil and gas royalty overpayments and makes interest charges
more equitable between the payor and the recipient. Interest will be
paid on overpayments related to royalty, rent and estimates resulting
from sales of Federal onshore and offshore oil and gas production.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 04/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End 06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2, P.O. Box 25165,
Denver, CO 80225-3211

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Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC27
_______________________________________________________________________

1860. TAKES VS. ENTITLEMENTS REPORTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1735

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 205

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule addresses reporting and payment requirements for
production removed and sold from a Federal lease, unit participating
area, or communitization agreement beginning September 1996.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 04/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End 06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2, P.O. Box 25165,
Denver, CO 80225-3211
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC29
_______________________________________________________________________

1861. 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 04/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End 06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2, P.O. Box 25165,
Denver, CO 80225-3211
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC31
_______________________________________________________________________

1862. INCIDENT REPORTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: There continues to be rapid growth in offshore exploration
and production activities in the Gulf of Mexico. Since safety is our
top priority, we must upgrade our accident investigation functions. To
do this we need accurate and timely information. This rule is the only
way to require operators, lessees, and permit holders in the Outer
Continental Shelf (OCS) to give us a written report about each OCS
accident. It will also establish clearer guidelines for accident
reporting thresholds and timing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 07/08/03 68 FR 40585
NPRM Comment Period End 12/05/03
Final Action 12/00/04
Final Action Effective 01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior,
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC57
_______________________________________________________________________

1863. ROYALTY RELIEF TERMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 396 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the circumstances that discontinue the
existing royalty relief for end-of-life oil and gas leases and also
introduces a categorical royalty relief program for deep gas drilling
on existing shallow water tracts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 02/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End 04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior,
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC58
_______________________________________________________________________

1864. APPEALS OF MINERALS MANAGEMENT SERVICE ORDERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 242; 30 CFR 290; 43 CFR 4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule streamlines the appeals process to facilitate
processing appeals within the 33-month deadline required by the Federal
Oil and Gas Royalty Simplification and Fairness Act of 1996 (RSFA). It
also implements the requirements of OMB Circular A-25, which
establishes guidelines for Federal agencies to assess fees to cover the
costs of Government-provided services or benefits beyond those accruing
to the general public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 07/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End 09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Platte Clark, Senior Appeals Specialist, Department of
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 4230 MIB, 1849 C Street NW,
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2394

RIN: 1010-AC80

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_______________________________________________________________________

1865. 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; 31 USC 9701; 43 USC
1334; 43 USC 1801; 44 USC 3506(a); 5 USC 301 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206; 30 CFR 210; 30 CFR 216; 30 CFR 218

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: MMS is amending its regulations to: (1) update reporting
instructions; (2) eliminate unnecessary report forms; (3) add approved
information collections previously omitted; (4) remove the extended due
date for production reports submitted electronically; (5) require
production reporting on leases and agreements until all production has
ceased and all inventory has been disposed of; and (6) eliminate
certain reporting assessments and electronic reporting options.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 03/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End 06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2, P.O. Box 25165,
Denver, CO 80225-3211
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC90
_______________________________________________________________________

1866. BLOWOUT PREVENTION FOR PRODUCTION TREE COILED TUBING WORKOVER
OPERATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule would upgrade blowout prevention requirements for
well workover operations conducted using coiled tubing while the well-
head production tree is in place.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 04/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End 06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior,
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC96
_______________________________________________________________________

1867. 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 will amend 30 CFR part 250 by adding a new
definition revising the existing definition, clarifying or expanding
certain requirements, and making administrative changes. We are adding
a new section pertaining to notifying MMS on production status. We are
reorganizing the forms data release table and adding entries for three
new forms. We are expanding the requirements pertaining to submitting
digital data. The proposed rule will provide additional time for
exploration and development activities through the use of suspensions
of operations for qualified leases in Alaska.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior,
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC99
_______________________________________________________________________

1868. VALUATION OF OIL FROM INDIAN LEASES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2101 et seq; 25 USC 396 et seq; 25 USC 396a et
seq; 30 USC 1001 et seq; 30 USC 1701 et seq; 30 USC 351 et seq; 30 USC
181 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would modify the regulations that establish royalty
value for oil produced from Indian leases and create a new form for
collecting value and differential data. These changes would decrease
reliance on oil posted prices and make Indian oil royalty valuation
more consistent with the terms of Indian leases.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM 12/20/95 60 FR 65610
NPRM 02/12/98 63 FR 7089
NPRM Comment Period Extended 04/09/98
NPRM Comment Period End 05/13/98
Supplementary NPRM 01/05/00 65 FR 10436
Supplementary NPRM Comment
Period End 03/19/00
NPRM Comment Period Extended 03/20/00
NPRM Comment Period Extended 11/00/03
Final Action 12/00/03
Final Action Effective 01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2, P.O. Box 25165,
Denver, CO 80225-3211
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AD00
_______________________________________________________________________

1869. 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

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certain leases (those that are inadequately helped by our formal relief
systems) to seek special royalty relief. However overly restrictive
eligibility criteria may exclude some leases that fulfill statutory
purposes while redundant criteria may include other leases that do not
fit statutory purposes. This rule will refine the eligibility criteria
to include marginal discoveries in the shallow water part of the Gulf
of Mexico that may offer meaningful conservation or infrastructure
preservation benefits. The revision will also disallow a royalty relief
request by a lease or project that does not promote wider program goals
or is only temporarily unable to benefit from a formal royalty relief
program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior,
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AD02
_______________________________________________________________________

1870. FEDERAL OIL VALUATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 et seq; 25 USC 396 et seq; 25 USC 396a et
seq; 30 USC 181 et seq; 30 USC 1001 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206; 30 CFR 210

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend the existing rule governing valuation
for royalty purposes of crude oil produced from Federal leases. These
changes would refine several technical aspects of this rule relating to
which published market prices are most appropriate to value crude oil
not sold at arm's length and what transportation deductions should be
allowed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 08/20/03 68 FR 50087
NPRM Comment Period End 09/19/03
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 09/26/03 68 FR 55556
NPRM Comment Period End 11/10/03
Final Action 12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2, P.O. Box 25165,
Denver, CO 80225-3211
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AD04
_______________________________________________________________________

1871. FEDERAL GAS VALUATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 396 et seq; 25 USC 396a et seq; 25 USC 2102 et
seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend the existing rules governing valuation
for royalty purposes of natural gas produced from Federal leases. In
evaluating these rules, MMS has identified several issues that warrant
further public comment. MMS is therefore proposing these amendments in
an effort to improve the current rule and to correct some technical
problems.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 02/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2, P.O. Box 25165,
Denver, CO 80225-3211
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AD05
_______________________________________________________________________

1872. [bull] LEASING OF SULPHUR OR OIL AND GAS IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL
SHELF

Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

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 02/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End 05/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jane A. Roberts, Paralegal Specialist, Department of
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 623, 381 Elden Street,
Herndon, VA 22070
Phone: 703 787-1275

RIN: 1010-AD06

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Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1873. ACCOUNTING RELIEF FOR MARGINAL PROPERTIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1735

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule allows reporters to seek accounting, reporting, and
auditing relief for their marginal properties in accordance with
section 117(c) of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of
1982 as amended by the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Simplification and
Fairness Act of 1996.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 01/21/99 64 FR 3360
NPRM Comment Period End 03/22/99
Supplementary NPRM 03/31/03 68 FR 15390
NPRM Comment Period End 05/30/03
Final Action 12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2, P.O. Box 25165,
Denver, CO 80225-3211
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC30
_______________________________________________________________________

1874. PLANS AND INFORMATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: MMS requires companies to submit for approval their
exploration and development plans for activities on the Outer
Continental Shelf. The companies must submit these plans before they
can begin any activities, except preliminary activities. This rule
would rewrite the requirements into clearer language and organize them
into discrete sections by topic, to make them easier to follow.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 05/17/02 67 FR 35372
Comment Period Extended 12/13/02 67 FR 46616
Final Action 02/00/04
Final Action Effective 03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior,
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC47
_______________________________________________________________________

1875. 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 02/00/04
Final Action Effective 03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior,
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC81
_______________________________________________________________________

1876. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE FOR OFFSHORE FLOATING
PRODUCTION FACILITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are proposing to amend our regulations to better address
floating offshore platforms that, until now, have not been expressly
covered. This will require a complete rewrite of subpart I to include
floating production systems. These systems are variously described as
column-stabilized units; floating production, storage, and offloading
facilities; tension-leg platforms; spars; etc. We are also
incorporating into our regulations a body of industry standards
pertaining to floating productions systems, and this will save the
public the costs of developing government standards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/27/01 66 FR 66851
Comment Period Extended to 3/27/
2002 02/12/02 67 FR 6453
Comment Period Extended 5/28/
2002 03/28/02 67 FR 14902
Final Action 02/00/04
Final Action Effective 03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior,
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC85
_______________________________________________________________________

1877. RIGHTS-OF-USE AND EASEMENTS AND PIPELINE RIGHTS-OF-WAY

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: MMS is proposing to modify requirements governing rights-of-
use and easement and pipeline rights-of-way in the Outer Continental
Shelf. These changes will increase rental rates for pipeline rights-of-
way and establish

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rentals for rights-of-use and easements. The proposed rule will also
allow MMS to charge additional payment when the right-of-use and
easement or the pipeline right-of-way prevents MMS from making the area
available to other companies for exploration and possible development
and production. This change is needed because of requests by lessees
and pipeline right-of-way holders to use large areas outside of the
area covered by their lease and pipeline right-of-way for accessory
structures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 04/24/03 68 FR 20091
NPRM Comment Period End 05/27/03
Final Action 12/00/03
Final Action Effective 01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior,
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC91
_______________________________________________________________________

1878. DOCUMENT INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE--API 510--PRESSURE VESSEL
INSPECTION CODE: MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, RATING, REPAIR, AND ALTERATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes adding a document to be incorporated by
reference into MMS's regulations governing oil and gas and sulphur
operations in the outer continental shelf (OCS). This revision will
ensure that lessees use the best available and safest technologies
while operating in the OCS. The new document, API 510, is titled
Pressure Inspection Code: Maintenance Inspection, Rating, Repair, and
Alteration.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/27/01 66 FR 66848
NPRM Comment Period End 02/25/02
Final Action 12/00/03
Final Action Effective 01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior,
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC95
_______________________________________________________________________

1879. RELIEF OR REDUCTION IN ROYALTY RATES--DEEP GAS PROVISIONS

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 74 in part II of this issue of
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1010-AD01
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1880. DEALING WITH SUSTAINED CASING PRESSURE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn 07/10/03 68 FR 41090

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC83
_______________________________________________________________________

1881. DEFINITION OF CONTROL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn 08/01/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC88
_______________________________________________________________________

1882. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE--API RP 14F AND API 510

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 07/22/03 68 FR 43295
Final Action Effective 08/21/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC89
_______________________________________________________________________

1883. FIXED PLATFORMS--DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 04/21/03 68 FR 19352
Final Action Effective 05/21/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AD03

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1884. [bull] INCREASE IN MAXIMUM DAILY CIVIL PENALTY AMOUNT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: Pub L 101-380

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will adjust the maximum civil penalty per day per
violation from $25,000 to $30,000 due to inflation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 10/29/03 68 FR 61622
Final Action Effective 11/28/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior,
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AD07
BILLING CODE 4310-05-S
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Prerule Stage
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)
_______________________________________________________________________

1885. [bull] ABANDONED MINE RECLAMATION FEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1232(b)

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 870

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, September 30, 2004, Final.

Abstract: The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA)
created an abandoned mine land reclamation program funded by a fee
assessed on each ton of coal produced. The fees are placed into a fund
that is used to reclaim lands and waters adversely impacted by coal
mining before enactment of SMCRA. The Energy Policy Act of 1992
requires OSM to transfer interest accumulating on the fund to the
United Mine Workers of America Combined Benefit Fund for use in paying
health care benefits for former coal miners unassigned to a specific
company. The Energy Ploicy Act extended the collection of reclamation
fees through September 30, 2004, with a requirement that after that
date the fee must be established at a rate adequate to continue to
provide for these transfers. This rule will address that requirement,
including what the transfer amount and new fees should be, what
operations should pay those fees, how the fees should be assessed, and
the interval at which the new rate structure should be evaluated.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM 02/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Danny Lytton, Chief, Branch of Program Policy,
Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and
Enforcement, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW, MS 120 -SIB, Washington, DC
20240
Phone: 202 208-2788
Fax: 202-208-0239
Email: dlytton@osmre.rov

RIN: 1029-AC46
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)
_______________________________________________________________________

1886. ABANDONED COAL REFUSE SITES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 785; 30 CFR 829; 30 CFR 830; 30 CFR 845; 30 CFR
870

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OSM intends to propose new rules governing permitting and
performance standards for the recovery of coal from abandoned coal
refuse piles. The rules are required to implement section 2503(e) of
the Energy Policy Act of 1992.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1887. REVEGETATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 816

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise the topsoil replacement and
revegetation standards. The revisions will encourage species diversity
on reclaimed lands, remove a possible impediment to the use of woody
vegetation in revegetating mined land, and provide similar revegetation
success standards in both areas of more than 26 inches of precipitation
and in areas of less than 26 inches of precipitation.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jim Fulton, Chief, Denver Field Division, Department of
the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement,
1999 Broadway, Suite 3320, Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303 844-1400
Email: jfulton@osmre.gov

RIN: 1029-AC02
_______________________________________________________________________

1888. PLACEMENT OF EXCESS SPOIL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 701; 30 CFR 773; 30 CFR 780; 30 CFR 781; 30 CFR
785; 30 CFR 816; 30 CFR 817

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will establish permit application requirements and
review procedures for applications that propose to place excess spoil
from surface coal mining operations into waters of the United States.
In addition, it will modify the backfilling and grading regulations to
minimize the creation of excess spoil and it will revise the
regulations governing surface coal mining operations within 100 feet of
a perennial or intermittent stream to more closely track the underlying
statutory provisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 01/00/04

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1889. FINANCIAL ASSURANCES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 773; 30 CFR 780; 30 CFR 784; 30 CFR 800

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are considering rulemaking to ensure adequate funding for
the treatment of unanticipated long-term pollutant discharges including
acid or toxic mine drainage, that develop as a result of surface mining
operations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM 05/17/02 67 FR 35070
ANPRM Comment Period End 10/15/02 67 FR 46617
NPRM 09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Dennis Rice, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, MS 10,
1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2829
Email: drice@osmre.gov

RIN: 1029-AC05
_______________________________________________________________________

1890. PROCESSING STATE PROGRAM AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 732

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are proposing revisions to our regulations governing the
processing of State program amendments to provide additional assurances
that the amendments are processed in a timely manner. An approved State
program amendment allows a State to regulate surface coal mining
operations within its borders. The existing regulations require us to
take over an approved State program when the State fails to amend its
program in a timely manner. This can be disruptive to the mining
industry, expensive for the Federal Government, and, in many instances,
unwarranted by the nature of the outstanding amendment. This rule will
allow OSM to take action that is more appropriate in situations where
the outstanding amendment does not impair the integrity of the approved
State Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andy DeVito, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, MS 210
SIB, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2701
Email: adevito@osmre.gov

RIN: 1029-AC06
_______________________________________________________________________

1891. OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL SETTLEMENT RULE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 701; 30 CFR 773; 30 CFR 774; 30 CFR 778; 30 CFR
843; 30 CFR 847

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Mining Association (NMA) challenged the final
ownership and control rule that we published on December 19, 2000.
Under the Federal District Court's supervision, we are conducting
settlement discussions with NMA on 23 issues identified for potential
litigation. OSM has agreed to publish a proposed rule for public
comment that addresses the issues agreed to as result of the
negotiations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Earl Bandy, Department of the Interior, Office of
Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 2679 Regency Road,
Lexington, KY 40503
Phone: 303 233-2796
Email: ebandy@osmre.gov

RIN: 1029-AC08

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Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)
_______________________________________________________________________

1892. INDIAN LANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 700; 30 CFR 740; 30 CFR 750

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OSM regulates mining on Indian lands and the State regulates
mining on non-Indian lands. OSM proposes to amend its regulations to
clarify that the definition of ``Indian lands'' at 30 CFR 700.5
includes individual Indian trust allotments located within an approved
tribal land consolidation area. The proposed clarification was required
under the terms of a settlement agreement between the Department of the
Interior and the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe to settle the tribes'
challenges to a May 1989 Indian lands rulemaking. OSM has developed a
preliminary draft rule that specifies that allotted lands would qualify
as Indian lands for purposes of the Surface Mining Control and
Reclamation Act when OSM determines, on a case-by-case basis, that the
allotments are supervised by an Indian tribe.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 02/19/99 64 FR 8464
NPRM Comment Period End 06/21/99 64 FR 18585
Final Action 12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Stephen Sheffield, Chief, Division of Technical
Support, Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining
Reclamation and Enforcement, MS 10 SIB, 1849 C Street NW., Washington,
DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2883

Vermell Davis, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the Interior, Office
of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, MS 210 SIB, 1951
Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2802
Email: gvdavis@osmre.gov

RIN: 1029-AB83
_______________________________________________________________________

1893. FINANCING ABANDONED MINE LAND RECLAMATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 874

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We published a final rule in February 1999 that would
conserve abandoned mine land (AML ) funds by allowing incidental coal
recovered in AML construction projects to be sold to offset the cost of
reclamation. This reduced the amount of money needed from the AML fund.
The rule was challenged in court. The court upheld the rule but
directed us to clarify what types of expenses could be considered in
determining what qualifies as a Government-financed AML project. This
rule will clarify the ambiguity created by the discussion in the
preamble to the 1999 final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Federalism: This action may have federalism implications as defined in
EO 13132.

Agency Contact: Danny Lytton, Chief, Division of Reclamation Support,
Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and
Enforcement, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2788
Email: dlytton@osmre.gov

RIN: 1029-AC07
BILLING CODE 4310-09-S
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Reclamation (RB)
_______________________________________________________________________

1894. PUBLIC CONDUCT ON RECLAMATION LANDS AND PROJECTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 460l-31; 43 USC 373b; PL 107-69; 43 USC 373c;
16 USC 4601-31; . . .

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 423

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would establish regulations regarding
public conduct on Reclamation lands and Reclamation projects, waters,
and real property subject to the administration of Reclamation or in
its custody. The rule is necessary to ensure the safety of the public,
Reclamation employees, dams, facilities, and other resources in our
jurisdiction. This proposed rule would replace an interim rule that we
issued on April 17, 2002, and extended on April 3, 2003.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 03/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary L. Anderson, Policy Analyst, Department of the
Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, D-5500, Building 67, P.O. Box 25007,
Denver, CO 80225
Phone: 303 445-2891
Fax: 720 544-4131
Email: ganderson@do.usbr.gov

RIN: 1006-AA45

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Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions
Bureau of Reclamation (RB)
_______________________________________________________________________

1895. TRESPASS ON RECLAMATION LANDS AND FACILITIES

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 423

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 04/17/02 67 FR 19092

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry Todd
Phone: 202 513-0615
Fax: 202 513-0308

RIN: 1006-AA44
_______________________________________________________________________

1896. PUBLIC CONDUCT ON BUREAU OF RECLAMATION LANDS AND PROJECTS;
REMOVAL OF EXPIRATION DATE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 423

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 04/03/03 68 FR 16214

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary Anderson
Phone: 303 236-1061

RIN: 1006-AA46
BILLING CODE 4310-84-S
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
_______________________________________________________________________

1897. SALES--FEDERAL LAND POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1701; 43 USC 1713

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2710

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend 43 CFR part 2710 to provide for improved
administration of sales of public land under the Federal Land Policy
and Management Act. It will add a provision to allow the sale of public
land to State or local government entities for affordable housing. Such
sales may be for less than fair market value.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ted Hudson, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Room 420, 1849 C Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5042
Fax: 202 653-5287
Email: ted--hudson@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AB77
_______________________________________________________________________

1898. DESERT LAND ENTRIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2520

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will transfer much of the regulation on entries of
desert land to the BLM Manual if the underlying statute is not repealed
as no longer practical.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jeff O. Holdren, Deputy Group Manager, Department of
the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington,
DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7779
Fax: 202 452-7708
Email: jeff--holdren@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AC56
_______________________________________________________________________

1899. DISPOSAL OF RESERVED MINERALS UNDER THE STOCK RAISING HOMESTEAD
ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 299

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3814

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 13, 1993, Final.

Abstract: This rule will establish new procedures for mineral
exploration and development under the General Mining Law of 1872 on
lands where the surface was patented under the Stock Raising Homestead
Act of 1916 and the mineral estate remains reserved to the Federal
Government.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Roger Haskins, Mining Law Specialist, Department of the
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., MS 501 LS,
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-0355
Email: roger--haskins@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AC59
_______________________________________________________________________

1900. MINERAL PATENT APPLICATIONS; ADVERSE CLAIMS, PROTESTS, AND
CONFLICTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 22 to 54; 43 USC 1201; 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3730; 43 CFR 3740; 43 CFR 3820; 43 CFR 3860; 43
CFR 3870

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise the filing and administrative
procedures for mineral patent applications. It will also revise the
procedures for filing adverse claims or protests against mineral patent
applications and for mineral-in-character challenges to nonmineral land
entries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

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Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Barbara Gauthier-Warinner, Mineral Specialist,
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street
NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-0398
Email: barbara--gauthier-warinner@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD32
_______________________________________________________________________

1901. GRAZING ADMINISTRATION--EXCLUSIVE OF ALASKA

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 118(d); 43 USC 1701 et seq; 43 USC 1901 et seq;
43 USC 315 et seq; 7 USC 1012

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will remove provisions for conservation use of
grazing privileges. These provisions were determined by the Federal
Circuit Court to be not consistent with the statutory authority of the
Secretary of the Interior. The rule will also: (1) provide a full force
and effect provision for grazing decisions; (2) include standards for
determining socioeconomic impacts of grazing decisions; (3) include a
provision allowing permittees to claim ownership of range improvements
under certain circumstances; (4) address circumstances under which a
grazing permittee may lose his grazing privileges upon conviction of a
crime; and (5) extend the permit term from 3 to 5 years.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM 03/03/03 68 FR 9964
NPRM 12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth M. Visser, Rangeland Management Specialist,
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 314 L Street,
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7743
Fax: 202 452-7709
Email: kenneth--visser@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD42
_______________________________________________________________________

1902. [bull] RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLANNING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 1800

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise procedures relating to resource
management planning.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Michael H. Schwartz, Group Manager, Regulatory Affairs,
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street
NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5198
Email: michael--schwartz@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD57
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
_______________________________________________________________________

1903. INDIAN ALLOTMENTS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 25 USC 334; 25 USC 336; 43 USC 1201

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2530

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will convert existing regulations to plain English
and remove those portions that relate to procedural matters.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 10/16/96 61 FR 53887
NPRM Comment Period End 09/13/99 64 FR 38172
Final Action 12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff O. Holdren, Deputy Group Manager, Department of
the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington,
DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7779
Fax: 202 452-7708
Email: jeff--holdren@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AC77
_______________________________________________________________________

1904. PERMITS FOR RECREATION ON PUBLIC LANDS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2930

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would add a section on prohibited acts to the
regulations on campgrounds and other fee areas to facilitate law
enforcement at these sites. The rule would also change the maximum term
for a special recreation permit from 5 years to 10 years.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 10/01/02 67 FR 61746
Final Action 12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lee Larson, Recreation Specialist, Department of the
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC
20240
Phone: 202 452-5168
Email: lee--larson@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD45

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1905. WILDERNESS MANAGEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 6300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would add provisions on use of fixed anchors for
rock climbing in wilderness areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff Jarvis, Wilderness Specialist, Department of the
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC
20240
Phone: 202 452-5189
Email: jeff--jarvis@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD46
_______________________________________________________________________

1906. OIL AND GAS LEASING OPERATIONS; BONDING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 189; 30 USC 359; 43 USC 1732; 43 USC 1733; 43
USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3100; 43 CFR 3104; 43 CFR 3154

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule increases minimum bond amounts for individual lease
bonds and Statewide bonds. It changes BLM's current policy of
terminating only the period of liability of bonds. Under the new rule,
we will cancel bonds after determining that all lease obligations are
met. Finally, the rule clarifies the responsibilities of record title
holders and operating rights owners. The final rule is based upon a
portion of a proposed rule published with the RIN 1004-AC94.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/03/98 63 FR 66840
NPRM Comment Period End 07/19/99
Final Action 12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ian Senio, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, MS 401, Regulatory Management
Group (WO-630), MS 401, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5049
Email: ian--senio@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD56
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Long-Term Actions
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
_______________________________________________________________________

1907. LEASES, PERMITS, AND EASEMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1732; 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2920

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend the existing regulations to provide for
improved administration of leases, permits and easements under the
Federal Land Policy and Management Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/21/90 55 FR 48810
NPRM Comment Period End 01/22/91
Second NPRM 02/09/95 60 FR 7878
Second NPRM Comment Period End 04/10/95
Final Rule for Minimum Impact
Land Use Permits Only 06/24/96 61 FR 32351
Final Rule Effective for Minimum
Impact Land Use Permits Only 07/24/96
Third NPRM To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff O. Holdren, Deputy Group Manager, Department of
the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington,
DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7779
Fax: 202 452-7708
Email: jeff--holdren@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AB51
_______________________________________________________________________

1908. COALBED METHANE DEVELOPMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 13368

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3170

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 24, 1995, Final.

Abstract: The rule will implement section 1339 of the Energy Policy Act
of 1992. It will prevent conflicts in ownership of coalbed methane from
impeding development of that resource by requiring pooling of
development and payment of the proceeds into an escrow account until
the ownership issue is resolved by a State entity of competent
jurisdiction. The rule will also allow States to avoid the Federal
regulations by promulgating their own regulations that substantially
comply with Federal requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 09/15/95 60 FR 47920
NPRM Comment Period End 11/14/95
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: David R. Stewart, Mineral Resources, Department of the
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 7450 Boston Blvd., Springfield, VA
22153
Phone: 703 440-1728
Email: dave--stewart@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AC27
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1909. COST RECOVERY; MINERAL FILINGS AND OPERATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1001 et seq; 30 USC 181 et seq; 30 USC 22; 30
USC 351 to 360; 31 USC 9701; 43 USC 1734; 50 USC app 565

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CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3100; 43 CFR 3200; 43 CFR 3400; 43 CFR 3500; 43
CFR 3600; 43 CFR 3700; 43 CFR 3800

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend regulations for user fees for locatable
minerals, mineral materials, and leasable minerals (solids and fluids)
to adjust current fees or establish new fees in accordance with title V
of the Independent Offices Appropriations Act of 1952 (user charges),
OMB Circular A-25 User Charges and section 304 of the Federal Land
Policy and Management Act of 1976.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/15/00 65 FR 78440
NPRM Comment Period End 02/13/01
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Energy Effects: Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by
Executive Order 13211.

Agency Contact: Cynthia Ellis, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC
20240
Phone: 202 452-5012
Fax: 202 653-5287
Email: cynthia--ellis@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AC64
_______________________________________________________________________

1910. RIGHTS-OF-WAY, PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES; RIGHTS-OF-WAY UNDER THE
MINERAL LEASING ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2800; 43 CFR 2880

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule will amend the regulations governing rights-of-way
issued under both the Federal Land Policy and Management Act and the
Mineral Leasing Act by revising cost recovery policies and procedures
and adjusting cost recovery fees to reflect cost increases since the
current regulations became effective in 1987. The rule will also
eliminate the automatic exemptions from cost recovery for Federal
agencies except when they are exempted by law. It will also establish
policies on paying rent in advance and a financial penalty for paying
rent late.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 06/15/99 64 FR 32106
NPRM Comment Period End 10/13/99
Final Action 12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ron Montagna, Realty Specialist, Department of the
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 260, 1849 C Street N.W.,
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7782
Email: ron--montagna@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AC74
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1911. CAREY ACT GRANTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 641 et seq

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2610

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will update these regulations as they are
inconsistent with present-day management policies. Application of these
provisions of the Carey Act is rarely feasible due to limited water and
suitable lands.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 09/10/96 61 FR 47725
NPRM Comment Period End 10/10/96
Supplementary NPRM To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff O. Holdren, Deputy Group Manager, Department of
the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington,
DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7779
Fax: 202 452-7708
Email: jeff--holdren@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AC80
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1912. OIL AND GAS LEASING AND OPERATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 181 et seq

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise BLM's current Federal oil and gas
leasing and operations regulations, except those concerning drainage
(section 3100.2-2), combined hydrocarbon leasing (part 3140) and oil
and gas leasing in the National Petroleum Reserve--Alaska (part 3130).
The rule will: (1) Cite industry standards and incorporate them by
reference rather than repeat those standards in the rule; (2)
incorporate the requirements of the Onshore Oil and Gas Orders and
national notices to lessees into the regulations to eliminate overlap
with current regulations; (3) use performance standards in certain
places instead of prescriptive requirements to allow more flexibility
for operators and to protect the environment and Federal royalty
interests; and (4) eliminate redundancies, clarify procedures and
regulatory requirements and streamline procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/03/98 63 FR 66840
NPRM Comment Period End 07/19/99 64 FR 29256
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Ian Senio, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, MS 401, Regulatory Management
Group (WO-630), MS 401, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5049
Email: ian--senio@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AC94
_______________________________________________________________________

1913. APPEALS PROCEDURES; HEARINGS PROCEDURES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1701; 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 1840; 43 CFR 1850

Legal Deadline: None

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Abstract: BLM proposes to amend its regulations that govern
administrative review procedures for protests of proposed decisions
contested appeals of BLM decisions, and hearings on the record. The
proposed regulations would provide more consistent procedures for
administrative review of BLM decisions, and would clarify when and how
BLM decisions go into effect and whether an appeal will stay the
effectiveness of a BLM decision.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 10/17/96 61 FR 54120
NPRM Comment Period End 01/17/97 61 FR 58160
Second NPRM To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cynthia Ellis, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC
20240
Phone: 202 452-5012
Fax: 202 653-5287
Email: cynthia--ellis@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AC99
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1914. CONSERVATION; HELIUM LEASING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1701 et seq; 50 USC 167

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 16; 43 CFR 3196

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will redesignate, amend, and extend the regulations
on conservation of helium to facilitate administration and
implementation of provisions in the Helium Privatization Act. The rule
will move these regulations to 43 CFR subpart 3196 to consolidate
helium-related regulations in one area for ease in finding and
complying with them.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM 12/19/00 65 FR 79325
ANPRM Comment Period End 03/26/01
NPRM 10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Joseph B. Peterson, Chief, Division of Helium
Resources, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management,
Amarillo Field Office, 801 S. Fillmore, Suite 500, Amarillo, TX 79101
Phone: 806 324-2614

RIN: 1004-AD35
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1915. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COMPLIANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1701 et seq

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 1890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will clarify the respective responsibilities of BLM
and the holders of various BLM authorizations with regard to releases
of hazardous materials and other violations of environmental law caused
by the holder or the holder's operator on public lands.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Cynthia Ellis, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC
20240
Phone: 202 452-5012
Fax: 202 653-5287
Email: cynthia--ellis@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD38
_______________________________________________________________________

1916. SUPPLEMENTARY RULES FOR PUBLIC DEMONSTRATIONS AT GRAND STAIRCASE-
ESCALANTE NATIONAL MONUMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 CFR 8365.1-6

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 8365

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim final rule would require a permit for public
demonstrations at Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and
associated facilities, and establish procedures for obtaining such a
permit. It would also provide for some locations to be designated as
open for demonstrations, and others to be closed to protect sensitive
resources and public health and safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule 09/01/00 65 FR 53516
Interim Final Rule Comment
Period End 10/02/00
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ted Hudson, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Room 420, 1849 C Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5042
Fax: 202 653-5287
Email: ted--hudson@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD40
_______________________________________________________________________

1917. MINING CLAIMS UNDER THE GENERAL MINING LAWS; SURFACE MANAGEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1280; 30 USC 22; 30 USC 612; 43 USC 1201; 43
USC 1732; 43 USC 1733; 43 USC 1740; 43 USC 1781; 43 USC 1782

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3809

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend existing regulations by removing certain
provisions of the regulations and restoring others to those in effect
on January 19, 2001, intending to prevent unnecessary or undue
degradation of BLM-administered lands by mining operations authorized
under the mining laws. The approach BLM will take will balance the
Nation's need to maintain reliable sources of strategic and industrial
minerals, while ensuring protection of the environment and natural
resources on public lands. The rule will make the hardrock mining
regulations consistent with the recommendations of the National
Research Council and protect the Federal Government from financial risk
if operators are unable to perform reclamation.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 10/30/01 66 FR 54863
NPRM Comment Period End 02/15/02
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 04/12/02 67 FR 17962
NPRM Comment Period End 05/13/02
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael H. Schwartz, Group Manager, Regulatory Affairs,
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street
NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5198
Email: michael--schwartz@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD53
_______________________________________________________________________

1918. WILDERNESS MANAGEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1133; 43 USC 1733; 43 USC 1740; 43 USC 1782

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 6300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will add provisions on use of timber on mining
claims and clarify procedures on issuing patents for mining claims.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff Jarvis, Wilderness Specialist, Department of the
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC
20240
Phone: 202 452-5189
Email: jeff--jarvis@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD54
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
_______________________________________________________________________

1919. LOCATION RECORDING AND MAINTENANCE OF MINING CLAIMS AND SITES

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3710; 43 CFR 3730; 43 CFR 3810; 43 CFR 3820; 43
CFR 3830; 43 CFR 3840; 43 CFR 3850

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 10/24/03 68 FR 61045
Final Action Effective 11/24/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roger Haskins
Phone: 202 452-0355
Email: roger--haskins@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD31
_______________________________________________________________________

1920. SURFACE MANAGEMENT; SEGREGATED OR WITHDRAWN LANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3809

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn--No further action
will be taken at this time. 08/01/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael H. Schwartz
Phone: 202 452-5198
Email: michael--schwartz@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD51
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_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions
Office of the Secretary (OS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1921. WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 39

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn--No further action 08/10/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: John Haubert
Phone: 202 208-4290
Email: john--haubert@nps.gov

RIN: 1093-AA08
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