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[December 11, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 237)]
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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 2006 and spring 2007. The 
Regulatory Flexibility Act and Executive Order 12866 require 
publication of the agenda.

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

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

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

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

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

Dated: September 8, 2006.

 Richard A. Stephan,

Federal Register Liaison Officer.

                   Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1614        Implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.......................    1090-AA95
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                     Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1615        Revision of Privacy Act Regulations...................................................    1090-AA94
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                    Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1616        Natural Resource Damage Assessments: Type B Procedures................................    1090-AA29
1617        Hydropower Licensing: Conditions and Prescriptions....................................    1090-AA91
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                               Office of Hearings and Appeals--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1618        Procedures Applicable in Adjudications Before the Hearings Division...................    1094-AA52
1619        Special Procedures for Public Lands and Surface Mining Cases..........................    1094-AA53
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                          United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1620        Seizure and Forfeiture Procedures.....................................................    1018-AC89
1621        U.S. Proposals for CITES Appendix III; American Eel...................................    1018-AF09
1622        Humane and Healthful Transport of Reptiles and Amphibians to the United States........    1018-AF27
1623        Importation of Captive-Bred Exotic Birds Into the United States From Breeding             1018-AF44
            Facilities in Other Countries.........................................................
1624        Importation, Exportation, and Transportation of Wildlife..............................    1018-AF46
1625        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Reclassification of the           1018-AG00
            Straight-Horned Markhor Population of the Torghar Region of Baluchistan, Pakistan,
            From Endangered to Threatened.........................................................
1626        Wild Bird Conservation Act: Review of Approved List of Captive-Bred Species...........    1018-AG64
1627        Corrections to Rights-of-Way Regulations..............................................    1018-AI12
1628        Import of Polar Bear Trophies From Canada; Findings for the Western Hudson Population.    1018-AI65
1629        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Downlisting the Wood Bison From            1018-AI83
            Endangered to Threatened..............................................................
1630        Migratory Bird Permits; Regulations Governing Possession of Migratory Birds for           1018-AI97
            Educational Purposes..................................................................
1631        Humane and Healthful Transport of Wild Mammals and Birds to the United States.........    1018-AJ24
1632        Marine Mammals; Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Termination of    1018-AT34
            the Southern Sea Otter Translocation Program..........................................
1633        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the West Virginia Northern      1018-AT37
            Flying Squirrel From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife...................
1634        Revised Definition of ``Destruction or Adverse Modification'' for Endangered Species      1018-AT50
            Act Section 7 Consultations...........................................................
1635        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Special Rule Reclassifying Argentinian     1018-AT56
            Broad-Snouted Caiman Population From Endangered to Threatened.........................
1636        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of Six Foreign Birds Under the     1018-AT62
            Endangered Species Act................................................................
1637        Migratory Bird Hunting: Revision of Language Used in Regulations for Approving            1018-AT67
            Nontoxic Shot for Use in Waterfowl Hunting............................................
1638        Mosquito and Mosquito-Borne Disease Management........................................    1018-AT72
1639        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Salt Creek Tiger Beetle Critical           1018-AT79
            Habitat Designation...................................................................
1640        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Cui-ui From the List of     1018-AT85
            Endangered and Threatened Wildlife....................................................
1641        Negotiation of Annual Funding Agreements With Tribes (Manual Chapter).................    1018-AU16
1642        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for        1018-AU34
            Yadon's Piperia.......................................................................
1643        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of Critical Habitat for      1018-AU37
            the Northern Spotted Owl..............................................................
1644        Civil Procedures......................................................................    1018-AU38
1645        CITES Appendix III Listing of Galax...................................................    1018-AU40
1646        Marine Mammals; Incidental Take During Specified Activities; Chukchi Sea..............    1018-AU41
1647        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Re-Evaluation of Final Listing             1018-AU43
            Determination for Queen Charlotte Goshawk.............................................
1648        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revision of Critical Habitat               1018-AU48
            Designation for the Wintering Piping Plover...........................................
1649        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Adding Graham's Beardtongue (Penstemon     1018-AU49
            grahamii) to the List of Endangered and Threatened Plants, With Designation of
            Critical Habitat......................................................................
1650        Migratory Bird Subsistence Harvest in Alaska; Spring/Summer Regulations for the 2007      1018-AU59
            Season................................................................................
1651        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Amending the Formats of the Lists of       1018-AU62
            Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.........................................
1652        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of Extinct Species From the        1018-AU64
            Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife....................................
1653        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential            1018-AU65
            Experimental Population of Black-Footed Ferrets in Eastern Wyoming....................
1654        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Maguire Daisy From the      1018-AU67
            List of Endangered and Threatened Plants..............................................
1655        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of a Nonessential              1018-AU68
            Experimental Population of the Rio Grande Silvery Minnow in Texas.....................
1656        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Reclassification of the           1018-AU69
            Running Buffalo Clover From Endangered to Threatened..................................
1657        Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska: 2008-2009 Subsistence      1018-AU71
            Taking of Fish and Shellfish Regulations..............................................
1658        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for           1018-AU72
            Astragalus Desereticus (Deseret Milk Vetch)...........................................
1659        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Fluvial Arctic Grayling................    1018-AU73
1660        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for the       1018-AU74
            Hine's Emerald Dragonfly..............................................................

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1661        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for Hidden    1018-AU77
            Lake Bluecurls, Vail Lake Ceanothus, and Mexican Flannelbush..........................
1662        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for Guajon    1018-AU78
1663        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for Cape      1018-AU79
            Sable Seaside Sparrow.................................................................
1664        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for Bear      1018-AU80
            Valley Sandwort, Southern Mountain Wild-Buckwheat, and Ash-Grey Indian Paintbrush.....
1665        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for           1018-AU81
            Tidewater Goby........................................................................
1666        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for           1018-AU83
            Monterey Spineflower..................................................................
1667        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for           1018-AU84
            Nevin's Barberry......................................................................
1668        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for           1018-AU85
            Flatwoods Salamander..................................................................
1669        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for San       1018-AU86
            Diego Thornmint.......................................................................
1670        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Determination and Critical         1018-AU88
            Habitat Designation for Georgia Pigtoe and Interrupted Rocksnail......................
1671        Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart      1018-AU95
            D: 2008-2009 Subsistence Taking of Wildlife Regulations...............................
1672        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Withdrawal of the Reclassification Rule    1018-AU96
            and Removal of the Hawaiian Hawk From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife..
1673        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of Concho Watersnake.........    1018-AU97
1674        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Emergency Listing of Three Hawaiian        1018-AV00
            Plants................................................................................
1675        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Pecos Sunflower...    1018-AV02
1676        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for La Graciosa           1018-AV03
            Thistle...............................................................................
1677        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for California            1018-AV04
            Taraxacum and San Bernardino Bluegrass................................................
1678        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Sierra Nevada         1018-AV05
            Distinct Population Segment of California Bighorn Sheep...............................
1679        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Five Carbonate        1018-AV06
            Plants from the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California.......................
1680        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the San Bernardino    1018-AV07
            Kangaroo Rat..........................................................................
1681        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Sierra Nevada Distinct         1018-AV08
            Population Segment of the Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog with Critical Habitat...........
1682        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Peninsular        1018-AV09
            Bighorn Sheep.........................................................................
1683        Migratory Bird Permits; Removal of Migratory Birds from Buildings.....................    1018-AV10
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                            United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1684        List of Migratory Birds...............................................................    1018-AB72
1685        Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).......................    1018-AD87
1686        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removing of the Bald Eagle in the Lower    1018-AF21
            48 States From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife.........................
1687        Federal Falconry Standards and Falconry Permitting....................................    1018-AG11
1688        Addition of Black Carp to the List of Injurious Wildlife..............................    1018-AG70
1689        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Johnston's Frankenia        1018-AH53
            From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species....................................
1690        Importation of Exotic Wild Birds Into the United States; Adding Blue-Fronted Amazon       1018-AH89
            Parrots From Argentina's Approved Sustainable Use Management Plan to the Approved List
            of Non-Captive Bred Species...........................................................
1691        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of Two Australian Parakeets        1018-AI04
            From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife...................................
1692        Migratory Bird Hunting and Permits; Regulations for Managing Harvest of Light Goose       1018-AI07
            Populations...........................................................................
1693        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the Florida            1018-AI41
            Distinct Population Segment of the American Crocodile From Endangered to Threatened...
1694        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Policy for Enhancement-of-Survival         1018-AI67
            Permits for Foreign Species Listed Under the Endangered Species Act...................
1695        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AI71
            San Diego Fairy Shrimp................................................................
1696        Migratory Bird Permits; Military Readiness Exemption..................................    1018-AI92
1697        Adding Silver Carp to the List of Injurious Wildlife..................................    1018-AT29

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1698        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removing the Mexican Bobcat From the       1018-AT31
            List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife............................................
1699        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Yellowstone Grizzly Bear    1018-AT38
            Population From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife........................
1700        Migratory Bird Permits; Changes in Regulations Governing Raptor Propagation...........    1018-AT60
1701        Regulations To Implement the Captive Wildlife Safety Act..............................    1018-AT69
1702        Protection of Bald Eagles; Definition.................................................    1018-AT94
1703        Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C--Nonrural        1018-AT99
            Determinations........................................................................
1704        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential            1018-AU01
            Experimental Population for 15 Freshwater Mussels, 1 Freshwater Snail, and 5 Fishes in
            Tennessee.............................................................................
1705        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 4(d) Rule for the Pacific Coast            1018-AU11
            Distinct Population Segment of the Western Snowy Plover...............................
1706        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting the Preble's Meadow Jumping      1018-AU12
            Mouse.................................................................................
1707        Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart      1018-AU15
            D: 2007-2008 Subsistence Taking of Wildlife Regulations...............................
1708        National Wildlife Refuge System; Wilderness Stewardship...............................    1018-AU27
1709        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Spikedace and     1018-AU33
            Loachminnow...........................................................................
1710        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for Suisun    1018-AU44
            Thistle and Soft Bird's-Beak..........................................................
1711        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for           1018-AU45
            Holmgren and Shivwits Milk Vetches....................................................
1712        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for           1018-AU46
            Alabama Beach Mouse...................................................................
1713        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revision of Critical Habitat               1018-AU47
            Designation for the Kootenai River White Sturgeon.....................................
1714        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for the       1018-AU50
            Laguna Mountains Skipper..............................................................
1715        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Western Great Lakes         1018-AU54
            Distinct Population Segment of the Gray Wolf From the List of Endangered and
            Threatened Wildlife...................................................................
1716        Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska: 2007-2008 Subsistence      1018-AU57
            Taking of Fish and Shellfish Regulations..............................................
1717        2006-07 Refuge-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations.........................    1018-AU61
1718        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Idaho Springsnail From      1018-AU66
            the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife........................................
1719        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Comal Springs         1018-AU75
            Dryopid Beetle, Comal Springs Riffle Beetle, and Peck's Cave Amphipod.................
1720        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for           1018-AU76
            Catesbaea Melanocarpa.................................................................
1721        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for Five      1018-AU87
            Endangered Freshwater Mussels and Two Threatened Freshwater Mussels in Georgia,
            Florida, and Alabama..................................................................
1722        Change of Addresses for Regional Offices and Addition of One New Address..............    1018-AU89
1723        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for           1018-AU91
            Marbled Murrelet......................................................................
1724        Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska; Kenai Peninsula            1018-AU92
            Subsistence Resource Region...........................................................
1725        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for 12        1018-AU93
            Species of Hawaiian Picture-Wing Flies................................................
1726        Federal Duck Stamp Contest Regulations; Revision......................................    1018-AU94
1727        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Pierson's Milk        1018-AU98
            Vetch.................................................................................
1728        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Determination for Slickspot        1018-AU99
            Peppergrass...........................................................................
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                           United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Long-Term Actions
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1729        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting the Eastern Distinct             1018-AJ03
            Population Segment of the Gray Wolf...................................................
1730        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of the Western Distinct          1018-AJ04
            Population Segment of the Gray Wolf...................................................
1731        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Amendment to Manatee Protection Areas      1018-AT39
            in Florida (Barge Canal Exception)....................................................
1732        Adding Bighead Carp to the List of Injurious Wildlife.................................    1018-AT49

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1733        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Northern Rocky Mountains    1018-AU53
            Distinct Population Segment of the Gray Wolf From the List of Endangered and
            Threatened Wildlife...................................................................
1734        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of Vacated Gray Wolf               1018-AU63
            Regulations...........................................................................
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                           United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1735        Implementation of the 1994 Amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act.............    1018-AE72
1736        Taking of Marine Mammals by Level B Harassment; Issuance of General Authorization for     1018-AF26
            Scientific Research and Permits for Photography, Educational, and Commercial Purposes.
1737        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Statuses of 12 Species of          1018-AG23
            Picture-Wing Flies From the Hawaiian Islands..........................................
1738        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting the Gulf Coast Distinct          1018-AG40
            Population Segment of the Brown Pelican Population in the Southeastern United States..
1739        National Wildlife Refuge System; Appropriate Refuge Uses..............................    1018-AG46
1740        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the Gila Trout From    1018-AH57
            Endangered to Threatened With a Special Rule..........................................
1741        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Dolly Varden as a              1018-AH68
            Threatened Species in Washington Due to Similarity of Appearance to Bull Trout........
1742        Release of Captive-Reared Mallards....................................................    1018-AI05
1743        North American Wetlands Conservation Act and Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation      1018-AI13
            Act Grant Administration Policies.....................................................
1744        Migratory Bird Permits; Regulations for Managing Resident Canada Geese Populations....    1018-AI32
1745        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting and Withdrawal of Proposed       1018-AI48
            Critical Habitat for the Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy Owl.................................
1746        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Conservation Education.................    1018-AI66
1747        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AI72
            California Gnatcatcher................................................................
1748        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of the Arizona Agave.........    1018-AI79
1749        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Nonessential Experimental Population of    1018-AI80
            the Northern Aplomado Falcon..........................................................
1750        Migratory Bird Permits; Revisions to General Exceptions...............................    1018-AI96
1751        Revision of Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations........................................    1018-AI98
1752        Revision of the Regulations Governing the Transport of Eagle Feathers.................    1018-AJ00
1753        Injurious Wildlife Species; Boiga Snakes..............................................    1018-AT28
1754        Wild Bird Conservation Act; Review of Regulations To Allow Imports of Exotic Wild         1018-AT30
            Birds.................................................................................
1755        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Amendment to the Nonessential              1018-AT36
            Experimental Population Rule for the Mexican Gray Wolf................................
1756        Strategic Growth of the National Wildlife Refuge System...............................    1018-AT73
1757        Marine Mammals: Proposed Incidental Take Authorization During Specified Activities;       1018-AT82
            Beaufort Sea..........................................................................
1758        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designating Critical Habitat for St.       1018-AT90
            Andrew Beach Mouse, Perdido Key Beach Mouse, and Choctawhatchee Beach Mouse...........
1759        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designating Critical Habitat for Three     1018-AT91
            Willamette Species: Willamette Daisy, Fender's Blue Butterfly, and Kincaid's Lupine...
1760        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designating Critical Habitat for the       1018-AT92
            Willowy Monardella....................................................................
1761        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designating Critical Habitat for the       1018-AT93
            Alameda Whipsnake.....................................................................
1762        Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart      1018-AT98
            D; 2006-2007 Subsistence Taking of Wildlife Regulations...............................
1763        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential            1018-AU00
            Experimental Population for the Topeka Shiner.........................................
1764        Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Permit Requirement for Conservation Easement Lands....    1018-AU08
1765        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Correction to the Grizzly Bear    1018-AU17
            Entry in the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife...............................
1766        General Permit Procedures; Revision to Appeal Process for Migratory Bird Permits......    1018-AU19
1767        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the Gray Bat From      1018-AU20
            Endangered to Threatened..............................................................

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1768        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Special Rule for the Southwest Alaska      1018-AU21
            Distinct Population Segment of the Northern Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris kenyoni)........
1769        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Arizona Distinct            1018-AU22
            Population Segment of the Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl From the Federal List of
            Endangered and Threatened Wildlife....................................................
1770        National Wildlife Refuge System; Mission, Goals, and Purposes.........................    1018-AU24
1771        National Wildlife Refuge System; Wildlife-Dependent Recreation (Hunting and Fishing,      1018-AU25
            Wildlife Observation and Photography, Environmental Education, and Interpretation)....
1772        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revisions to the Regulations Applicable    1018-AU29
            to Permits Issued Under the Endangered Species Act....................................
1773        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AU30
            Southern California Distinct Vertebrate Population Segment of the Mountain Yellow-
            Legged Frog...........................................................................
1774        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for        1018-AU32
            Rota Bridled White-Eye................................................................
1775        Migratory Bird Hunting; 2006-2007 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations; State          1018-AU42
            Frameworks, Tribal, Alaska Subsistence................................................
1776        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for           1018-AU51
            Braunton's Milk Vetch and Lyon's Penchaeta............................................
1777        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for the       1018-AU52
            Canada Lynx...........................................................................
1778        Federal Duck Stamp Contest Regulations; Changing Fees, Dates, Locations, etc..........    1018-AU56
1779        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Flat-Tailed Horned Lizard      1018-AU58
            as Threatened.........................................................................
1780        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Marbled Murrelet From       1018-AU60
            the List of Endangered and Threatened Species.........................................
1781        Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska; Makhnati Island Area...    1018-AU70
1782        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat Designation for           1018-AU82
            Alabama Sturgeon......................................................................
1783        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Cowhead Lake Tui Chub......    1018-AV01
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                                   National Park Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1784        Making Pictures, Television Productions or Sound Tracks...............................    1024-AD30
1785        Disposition of Culturally Identifiable Human Remains..................................    1024-AD31
1786        National Park System Units in Alaska..................................................    1024-AD38
1787        National Capitol Region--Parking......................................................    1024-AD40
1788        Dry Tortugas National Park--Special Regulations.......................................    1024-AD45
1789        Fire Island National Seashore--Off-Road Driving Regulations...........................    1024-AD46
1790        Leasehold Surrender Interest Provisions...............................................    1024-AD48
1791        Grand Canyon National Park............................................................    1024-AD50
1792        Big South Fork National River and Rec Area-Off Road Vehicle Use.......................    1024-AD51
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                                     National Park Service--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1793        Curecanti Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft........................................    1024-AC99
1794        Boating and Water Use Activities......................................................    1024-AD07
1795        Vessel Management in Glacier Bay National Park........................................    1024-AD25
1796        Gateway National Recreation Area, Jamaica Bay Unit, Personal Watercraft Use...........    1024-AD41
1797        Gateway National Recreation Area, Sandy Hook Unit, Personal Watercraft Use............    1024-AD42
1798        Shenandoah National Park-Backcountry Camping..........................................    1024-AD49
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                                    National Park Service--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1799        Disposition of Abandoned or Unclaimed Property........................................    1024-AD52
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                                    National Park Service--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1800        Gateway National Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft.................................    1024-AC95
1801        Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act; Future Applicability..........    1024-AD05
1802        Revisions to Right-of-Way Regulations.................................................    1024-AD16
1803        Cost Recovery for Special Park Uses...................................................    1024-AD18
1804        Native American Handicrafts...........................................................    1024-AD20
1805        Gulf Islands National Seashore: Personal Watercraft Use...............................    1024-AD21
1806        Historic Preservation Certifications..................................................    1024-AD24
1807        Backcountry Use Restrictions at Wupatki National Monument.............................    1024-AD33
1808        Olympic National Park Special Regulations.............................................    1024-AD35
1809        St. Croix National Scenic River Vessel Speed Limits...................................    1024-AD36
1810        Voyageurs National Park--Special Regulations..........................................    1024-AD37
1811        Making Motion Pictures, Television Productions, or Soundtracks on Department of the       1024-AD43
            Interior Lands........................................................................
1812        Olympic National Park Special Regulations--Personal Watercraft Use....................    1024-AD44
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                                  Bureau of Indian Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1813        Indian Country Law Enforcement........................................................    1076-AE35
1814        Standards for Approving Tribal Per Capita Distributions...............................    1076-AE45
1815        Unclaimed Moneys/Whereabouts Unknown..................................................    1076-AE55
1816        Grazing Permits.......................................................................    1076-AE57
1817        Land Acquisition......................................................................    1076-AE62
1818        Trust Fund Accounting and Appeals.....................................................    1076-AE65
1819        Law and Order on Indian Reservations..................................................    1076-AE67
1820        Leases and Permits....................................................................    1076-AE73
1821        Preference in Employment..............................................................    1076-AE76
1822        Revision of the Membership Roll of the Eastern Band of Cherokee of North Carolina.....    1076-AE77
1823        Gaming on Trust Lands Acquired After October 17, 1988.................................    1076-AE81
1824        General Forestry Regulations..........................................................    1076-AE82
1825        Loan Guaranty, Insurance, and Interest Subsidy........................................    1076-AE83
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                                   Bureau of Indian Affairs--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1826        Irrigation Projects and Systems.......................................................    1076-AD44
1827        Preparation of Rolls of Indians.......................................................    1076-AE44
1828        Home-Living Programs and School Closure and Consolidation.............................    1076-AE51
1829        Probate of Indian Estates, Except for Members of the Five Civilized Tribes............    1076-AE59
1830        Tribal Probate Codes..................................................................    1076-AE61
1831        Tribal Energy Resource Agreements.....................................................    1076-AE80
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                                   Bureau of Indian Affairs--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1832        Fee for Service.......................................................................    1076-AE66
1833        Oil and Gas, Geothermal, and Solid Minerals Agreements................................    1076-AE79
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                   Bureau of Indian Affairs--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1834        Certificates of Degree of Indian Blood................................................    1076-AD97
1835        Alaska Resupply Operation.............................................................    1076-AE04
1836        Tribal Revenue Allocation Plans.......................................................    1076-AE24
1837        Leases and Permits on Indian Trust and Restricted Lands...............................    1076-AE36
1838        Use or Distribution of Indian Judgment Funds..........................................    1076-AE43
1839        Appeals From Administrative Actions...................................................    1076-AE48
1840        Conveyances of Trust or Restricted Indian Land; Removal of Trust or Restricted Status.    1076-AE63
1841        Life Estates and Future Interests.....................................................    1076-AE64
1842        Probate of Indian Estates--Appeals to the Office of Hearings and Appeals..............    1076-AE71
1843        Indian Country Detention Facilities and Programs......................................    1076-AE75
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                                   Minerals Management Service--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1844        Requirements for Material, Personnel, and Pipe Handling Operations....................    1010-AD14
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                Minerals Management Service--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1845        Late and Overpayment Interest.........................................................    1010-AC27
1846        End-of-Life Royalty Relief............................................................    1010-AC58
1847        Reduction to Royalty Relief in Special Circumstances..................................    1010-AD02
1848        Leasing of Sulphur or Oil and Gas in the Outer Continental Shelf......................    1010-AD06
1849        Pipeline Safety Rule Phase I..........................................................    1010-AD11
1850        Oil and Gas Production Rates..........................................................    1010-AD12
1851        Rights of Use and Easement............................................................    1010-AD13
1852        Safety Management Systems.............................................................    1010-AD15
1853        Open and Nondiscriminatory Movement of Oil and Gas as Required by the Outer               1010-AD17
            Continental Shelf Lands Act...........................................................
1854        Reduction in Oil and Gas Royalty Rates in the Outer Continental Shelf Under the Deep      1010-AD29
            Water Royalty Relief Act..............................................................
1855        Alternate Energy-Related Uses on the Outer Continental Shelf..........................    1010-AD30
1856        Deep Gas and Offshore Alaska Provisions...............................................    1010-AD33
1857        Revenue Sharing for Alternative Uses on the Outer Continental Shelf...................    1010-AD34
1858        Valuation of Coal for Advance Royalty Purposes........................................    1010-AD37
1859        Royalty Credits.......................................................................    1010-AD38
1860        Increase in Maximum Daily Civil Penalty Amount........................................    1010-AD40
1861        Changing Proprietary Term of Certain Geophysical Information..........................    1010-AD41
1862        Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) -- Corrections    1010-AD42
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                                  Minerals Management Service--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1863        Takes vs. Entitlements Reporting......................................................    1010-AC29
1864        Valuation of Oil From Indian Leases (Reg Plan Seq No. 61).............................    1010-AD00
1865        Protection of Marine Mammals and Endangered Species...................................    1010-AD10
1866        Revisions to Rules Governing Platforms and Structures and Pipelines...................    1010-AD18
1867        Oil and Gas Well Cementing Requirements...............................................    1010-AD19
1868        Reporting Amendments..................................................................    1010-AD20
1869        Documents Incorporated by Reference for Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations............    1010-AD24
1870        Geothermal Valuation..................................................................    1010-AD32
1871        Debt Collection.......................................................................    1010-AD36
1872        Increase in Maximum Daily Civil Penalty Amount........................................    1010-AD39
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                                 Minerals Management Service--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1873        Prepayment of Royalties...............................................................    1010-AC31
1874        Federal Sodium and Potassium Valuation................................................    1010-AD21
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                                 Minerals Management Service--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1875        Incident Reporting....................................................................    1010-AC57
1876        Proprietary Terms and Data Disclosure.................................................    1010-AC81
1877        Data Release and Definitions..........................................................    1010-AC99
1878        Providing Contact Information to MMS..................................................    1010-AD22
1879        Cost Recovery for Plans, Permits, and Inspections for Oil and Gas Operations in the       1010-AD23
            Outer Continental Shelf...............................................................
1880        Debt Collection.......................................................................    1010-AD35
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                    Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1881        Abandoned Coal Refuse Sites...........................................................    1029-AB70
1882        Placement of Excess Spoil (Reg Plan Seq No. 62).......................................    1029-AC04
1883        Permit Application Packages...........................................................    1029-AC51
1884        Ownership, Control, and Transfer, Assignment, or Sale of Permit Rights................    1029-AC52
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                     Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1885        Revegetation..........................................................................    1029-AC02
1886        Fee Allocation Rule...................................................................    1029-AC47
1887        Tennesse Federal Program..............................................................    1029-AC50
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                     Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1888        Indian Lands..........................................................................    1029-AC53
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                     Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1889        Financial Assurances..................................................................    1029-AC05
1890        Ownership and Control.................................................................    1029-AC08
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                                      Bureau of Reclamation--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1891        Regulating Non-Contract Use of Colorado River Water in the Lower Basin................    1006-AA50
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                                   Bureau of Reclamation--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1892        Implemenation of the Truckee River Operating Agreement................................    1006-AA48
1893        Use of Reclamation Land, Facilities, and Water Bodies.................................    1006-AA51
1894        Inclusion of Hoover Dam Under 43 CFR Part 423.........................................    1006-AA52
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                                    Bureau of Reclamation--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1895        Public Conduct on Bureau of Reclamation Facilities, Lands, and Waterbodies............    1006-AA45
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                                    Bureau of Land Management--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1896        Noncompetitive Leasing: Fringe Acreage Leases and Lease Modifications.................    1004-AD91
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                                 Bureau of Land Management--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1897        Mining Claims Under the General Mining Law; Surface Management........................    1004-AD69
1898        Oil and Gas Leasing in the National Petroleum Reserve--Alaska.........................    1004-AD78
1899        Mineral Lands Available for Locating Lode and Placer Mining Claims and Mill and Tunnel    1004-AD79
            Sites; Special Laws in Addition to FLPMA That Require Recording or Notice.............
1900        Rights-of-Way, Principles and Procedures; Rights-of-Way Under the Mineral Leasing Act;    1004-AD87
            Linear Right-of-Way Rental Payment Schedule...........................................

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1901        Oil Shale Leasing and Operations (Reg Plan Seq No. 63)................................    1004-AD90
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                                   Bureau of Land Management--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1902        Oil and Gas Onshore Order No. 1.......................................................    1004-AD59
1903        Permits for Recreation on Public Lands................................................    1004-AD68
1904        Segregation of Lands Proposed for Sale................................................    1004-AD74
1905        Geothermal Resource Leasing; Geothermal Resources Unit Agreements: Unproven Areas.....    1004-AD86
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                                  Bureau of Land Management--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1906        Grazing Administration--Exclusive of Alaska...........................................    1004-AD42
1907        Alaska Native Veteran Allotments......................................................    1004-AD60
1908        Marginal Oil/Gas Royalty Rate Reduction Program.......................................    1004-AD65
1909        Public Lands and Resources; Law Enforcement--Criminal; Recreation Programs............    1004-AD66
1910        Heavy Oil Royalty Reduction Program...................................................    1004-AD67
1911        Sales of Forest Products; Preparation for Sale........................................    1004-AD70
1912        Oil and Gas; Combined Hydrocarbons Leasing; Tar Sands.................................    1004-AD76
1913        Gas Hydrate Production Incentives.....................................................    1004-AD81
1914        Enhanced Oil and Natural Gas Production Through Carbon Dioxide Injection..............    1004-AD82
1915        Rights-of-Way, Principles and Procedures; Rights-of-Way Under the Mineral Leasing Act.    1004-AD84
1916        Sales: Federal Land Policy and Management Act.........................................    1004-AD88
1917        Color-of-Title and Omitted Lands......................................................    1004-AD89
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1918        Making Motion Pictures, Television Productions, or Soundtracks on DOI Lands...........    1093-AA10
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_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage
Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)
_______________________________________________________________________

1614. [bull] IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT OF 
1969

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

Legal Authority: 42 USC 4321 et seq

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 46

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of the Interior proposes to amend its 
regulations by adding a new part to codify its NEPA procedures 
currently in the Departmental Manual. The proposed regulations contain 
Departmental policies and procedures for compliance with NEPA, 
Executive Order 11514, and the Council on Environmental Quality's 
regulations. By converting the Departmental NEPA procedures from the DM 
to new regulations the Department intends to promote greater 
transparency and accountability to the public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 73427]]

Agency Contact: Willie R. Taylor, Director, Office of Environmental 
Policy and Compliance, Department of the Interior, Assistant Secretary 
for Policy, Management and Budget, MIB, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3891

RIN: 1090-AA95
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage
Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)
_______________________________________________________________________

1615. [bull] REVISION OF PRIVACY ACT REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552a

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action adds new Department of the Interior Privacy Act 
exempt system of records to the listing of exempt Privacy Act Systems 
in 43 CFR 2.79. Under 5 U.S.C. 552a (j) & (k), exempt systems must be 
identified in rulemaking before their Privacy Act system of records 
notices can be published in the Federal Register. The four Privacy Act 
systems that will be added are: (1) Incident Management Analysis and 
Reporting System; (2) Indian Arts and Crafts Board Inquiries and 
Complaints File; (3) Investigative Files System; and (4) Reclamation 
Law Enforcement Information Management System.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marilyn Legnini, Department of the Interior, Assistant 
Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget, 1849 C Street NW, MS 5310 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-0868

RIN: 1090-AA94
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions
Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)
_______________________________________________________________________

1616. NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS: TYPE B PROCEDURES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 9651(c)

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/16/96                    61 FR 37031
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/16/96
NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Frank DeLuise, Assessment Program, Department of the 
Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget, Room 
4449, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4143

RIN: 1090-AA29
_______________________________________________________________________

1617. HYDROPOWER LICENSING: CONDITIONS AND PRESCRIPTIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3; 16 USC 668dd(d)(1); 25 USC 2; 25 USC 9; 43 
USC 1201; 43 USC 1740; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of the Interior proposes a public review 
process for hydropower conditions and prescriptions established by the 
Department under the Federal Power Act. The Department also proposes to 
create an administrative appeals process for review of these measures. 
The Federal Power Act authorizes the Department to include in 
hydropower licenses issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 
conditions and prescriptions necessary to protect Federal and tribal 
lands and resources when navigable waterways or Federal reservations 
are used for hydropower generation. These proposed processes are 
designed to coincide with and complement the commission's overall 
licensing process.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/09/04                    69 FR 54602
NPRM Comment Period End         11/08/04
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Replaced by 1094-AA51.

Agency Contact: David Diamond, Director, Office of Policy Analysis, 
Department of the Interior, Room 4426

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MIB, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 219-1136
Fax: 202 208-4867

RIN: 1090-AA91
BILLING CODE 4310--RK--S
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage
Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA)
_______________________________________________________________________

1618. PROCEDURES APPLICABLE IN ADJUDICATIONS BEFORE THE HEARINGS 
DIVISION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert More, Director, Office of Hearings and Appeals, 
Department of the Interior, 801 North Quincy Street, Suite 300, 
Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 235-3810

RIN: 1094-AA52
_______________________________________________________________________

1619. SPECIAL PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC LANDS AND SURFACE MINING CASES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1201; 43 USC 315a

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would (1) state how to request reconsideration of a 
decision; (2) limit the number of pleadings that may be filed by 
parties in appeals to IBLA; (3) update addresses for serving copies of 
notices of appeal; (4) state when IBLA may refer a case for a hearing 
before an administrative law judge; and (5) specify a period for filing 
an appeal of a judge's order. It will also (1) state when IBLA may 
consolidate appeals; (2) establish standards for granting extensions 
for filing pleadings; (3) prescribe procedures for motions in appeals; 
and (4) state when a person may intervene in an appeal.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert More, Director, Office of Hearings and Appeals, 
Department of the Interior, 801 North Quincy Street, Suite 300, 
Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 235-3810

RIN: 1094-AA53
BILLING CODE 4310--79--S
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1620. SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE PROCEDURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3371 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 12

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/27/95                    60 FR 58468
NPRM Comment Period End         01/26/96
Second NPRM                     12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

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

RIN: 1018-AC89
_______________________________________________________________________

1621. U.S. PROPOSALS FOR CITES APPENDIX III; AMERICAN EEL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

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

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AF09
_______________________________________________________________________

1622. HUMANE AND HEALTHFUL TRANSPORT OF REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS TO THE 
UNITED STATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to add numerous transport standards to part 14 for 
reptiles and amphibians. Standards have already been promulgated for 
mammals and birds.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AF27
_______________________________________________________________________

1623. IMPORTATION OF CAPTIVE-BRED EXOTIC BIRDS INTO THE UNITED STATES 
FROM BREEDING FACILITIES IN OTHER COUNTRIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 4901 to 4916

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On March 17, 1994, we published a proposed rule that included 
certain provisions of the Wild Bird Conservation Act (WBCA). This 
planned re-proposal would allow import of captive-bred birds from 
facilities in other countries for species that are otherwise prohibited 
from import under the WBCA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM (under 1018-AC15)          03/17/94                    59 FR 12784
Second NPRM                     06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AF44
_______________________________________________________________________

1624. IMPORTATION, EXPORTATION, AND TRANSPORTATION OF WILDLIFE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to revise the importation, exportation, and 
transportation regulations pertaining to the movement of all wildlife 
and wildlife products into or out of the United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/15/98                    63 FR 38143
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/14/98
NPRM                            02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AF46
_______________________________________________________________________

1625. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED 
RECLASSIFICATION OF THE STRAIGHT-HORNED MARKHOR POPULATION OF THE 
TORGHAR REGION OF BALUCHISTAN, PAKISTAN, FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of positive 90-day 
petition finding, init. of 
status review                   09/23/99                    64 FR 51499
Notice Comment Period End       01/21/00
NPRM                            06/00/07

[[Page 73430]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Michael D. Kreger, Wildlife Biologist, Division of 
Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish 
and Wildlife Service, Room 750, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: michael--kreger@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AG00
_______________________________________________________________________

1626. WILD BIRD CONSERVATION ACT: REVIEW OF APPROVED LIST OF CAPTIVE-
BRED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 4901 to 4916

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          05/29/01                    66 FR 29072
Comment Period End              07/30/01                    66 FR 29072
NPRM                            09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Michael D. Kreger, Wildlife Biologist, Division of 
Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish 
and Wildlife Service, Room 750, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: michael--kreger@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AG64
_______________________________________________________________________

1627. CORRECTIONS TO RIGHTS-OF-WAY REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 101-475

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 29

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to propose to make revisions to the Rights-of-Way 
(ROW) General Regulations to implement Public Law 101-475 by correcting 
the names of Congressional Committees we must notify upon receipt of an 
ROW application for an oil and gas pipeline 24 inches or more in 
diameter and again before granting ROW. Finally, the proposal would 
delete the 60-day waiting period after notification of our intent to 
grant ROW, because Congress repealed the waiting period.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Janet Bruner, Deputy Division Chief, Division of 
Realty, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, ARL SQ 622 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2287
Email: janet--bruner@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI12
_______________________________________________________________________

1628. IMPORT OF POLAR BEAR TROPHIES FROM CANADA; FINDINGS FOR THE 
WESTERN HUDSON POPULATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18.30

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AI65
_______________________________________________________________________

1629. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DOWNLISTING THE 
WOOD BISON FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are taking action to downlist the Wood bison from 
endangered to threatened. This action is being considered because of 
progress in the recovery of this species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AI83
_______________________________________________________________________

1630. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REGULATIONS GOVERNING POSSESSION OF 
MIGRATORY BIRDS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will amend migratory bird permit regulations to create a 
new permit category establishing conditions and criteria for obtaining 
a permit to possess migratory birds, including eagles, for educational 
purposes. Currently, this activity is authorized by a miscellaneous 
permit category.

[[Page 73431]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/13/05                    70 FR 59710
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/12/05
NPRM                            09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AI97
_______________________________________________________________________

1631. HUMANE AND HEALTHFUL TRANSPORT OF WILD MAMMALS AND BIRDS TO THE 
UNITED STATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/16/05                    70 FR 54700
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/15/05                    70 FR 54700
NPRM                            06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AJ24
_______________________________________________________________________

1632. MARINE MAMMALS; ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
PROPOSED TERMINATION OF THE SOUTHERN SEA OTTER TRANSLOCATION PROGRAM

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

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to terminate the southern sea otter 
translocation program and to allow sea otters residing in designated 
translocation and management zones to remain after the zones are 
abolished. The southern sea otter translocation program has failed to 
meet its established goals and objectives. This decision is consistent 
with recommendations from the southern sea otter recovery team and 
resolves conflicts that have arisen between Fish and Wildlife Service 
mandates under the Endangered Species Act and PL 99-625.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice--Draft Suppl Envir Impact 
Statement, S Sea Otter 
Translocation                   10/07/05                    70 FR 58737
NPRM                            02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AT34
_______________________________________________________________________

1633. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE WEST 
VIRGINIA NORTHERN FLYING SQUIRREL FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND 
THREATENED WILDLIFE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Due to recovery, the Service is planning to delist the 
endangered West Virginia northern flying squirrel.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT37
_______________________________________________________________________

1634. REVISED DEFINITION OF ``DESTRUCTION OR ADVERSE MODIFICATION'' FOR 
ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT SECTION 7 CONSULTATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 402.02

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Richard E. Sayers Jr., Chief, Branch of Consultation 
and

[[Page 73432]]

Habitat Conservation Planning, Department of the Interior, United 
States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2106
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: rick--sayers@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT50
_______________________________________________________________________

1635. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; SPECIAL RULE 
RECLASSIFYING ARGENTINIAN BROAD-SNOUTED CAIMAN POPULATION FROM 
ENDANGERED TO THREATENED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will downlist the broad-snouted caiman (Caiman 
Latirostris) population in Argentina from endangered to threatened 
under the Endangered Species Act, with a special rule (under section 
4(d) of ESA) allowing the importation into the United States of skins 
and products from the Argentinian population of broad-snouted caiman, 
if certain conditions are satisfied.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Michael D. Kreger, Wildlife Biologist, Division of 
Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish 
and Wildlife Service, Room 750, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: michael--kreger@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT56
_______________________________________________________________________

1636. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING OF SIX 
FOREIGN BIRDS UNDER THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to list the following six foreign bird species 
under the Endangered Species Act: the black stilt (Himantopus 
novaezelandiae) of New Zealand; Caerulean Paradise-flycatcher 
(Eutrichomyias rowleyi) of Sulawesi, Indonesia; giant ibis (Pseudibis 
gigantea) of southern Laos and northern and eastern Cambodia; Gurney's 
pitta (Pitta gurneyi) of southern Thailand; Long-legged warbler, also 
known as the long-legged thicketbird (Trichocichla rufa), of Viti Levu, 
Fiji; and Socorro mockingbird (Mimodes graysoni) of Revillagigedo 
Islands, Mexico.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AT62
_______________________________________________________________________

1637. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING: REVISION OF LANGUAGE USED IN REGULATIONS 
FOR APPROVING NONTOXIC SHOT FOR USE IN WATERFOWL HUNTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 742a to 742j

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20.134

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose a plain-language revision of 50 CFR 20.134 to make 
it easier for the public to read and understand. The language governing 
determination of Expected Environmental Concentrations (EEC) in 
terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems would be altered to make clear the 
shot size and number of shot to be used in calculating the EECs. We 
also plan to add language specifying the pH levels to be used in 
calculating the EEC in water.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
migratorybirds.fws.gov

URL For Public Comments:
migratorybirds.fws.gov

Agency Contact: Dr. George T. Allen, Wildlife Biologist, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North 
Fairfax Drive, MS 4107, Arlington, VA 22203-1610
Phone: 703 358-1825
Fax: 703 358-2217
Email: george--t--allen@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT67
_______________________________________________________________________

1638. MOSQUITO AND MOSQUITO-BORNE DISEASE MANAGEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 668dd to 668ee

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This draft Service Manual chapter (606 FW 2) provides policy 
for refuge managers to apply when determining how and when mosquito 
populations may be managed on lands administered within the National 
Wildlife Refuge System. This draft chapter is based on science and 
includes a requirement for data-gathering both prior to and after 
management actions. The draft chapter also includes a provision for 
actions taken during emergencies. This chapter applies to all units of 
the Refuge System where we have jurisdiction over such actions, whether 
mosquito management is performed by the Service or by an outside 
agency.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Avail of Proposed 
Policy                          12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

[[Page 73433]]

Agency Contact: Michael Higgins, Mosquito Coordinator, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North 
Fairfax Drive, Suite 670, Arlington, VA 22204
Phone: 410 573-4520

RIN: 1018-AT72
_______________________________________________________________________

1639. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; SALT CREEK TIGER 
BEETLE CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the Salt Creek 
tiger beetle, an endangered subspecies endemic to eastern Nebraska 
saline wetlands and associated streams in the northern third of 
Lancaster County and southern margin of Saunders County in Nebraska.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AJ13
RIN: 1018-AT79
_______________________________________________________________________

1640. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE CUI-
UI FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to remove the Cui-ui, a fish in Nevada, 
from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife based on recovery 
of this species. Threats to the species have been reduced, and the 
population has rebounded and surpassed recovery levels.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT85
_______________________________________________________________________

1641. NEGOTIATION OF ANNUAL FUNDING AGREEMENTS WITH TRIBES (MANUAL 
CHAPTER)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 668dd to 668ee; 16 USC 742a to 742j; 16 USC 661 
to 666c; PL 93-638; PL 103-413; PL 105-270; The Native American Policy 
of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service of June 28, 1994 (Native American 
Policy); 25 CFR 1000

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This Service manual chapter (512 FW 5) establishes policy 
that refuge and hatchery managers (project leaders) and other Fish and 
Wildlife Service employees will apply when reviewing and responding to 
a request from a self-governance Indian tribe or consortium of tribes 
to negotiate an annual funding agreement (AFA) under the provisions of 
title IV of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. 
This chapter also provides general guidance that a project leader 
should consider when reviewing a request for an AFA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Proposed Policy                 03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal

Agency Contact: Dave Walker, Refuge Policy Liaison, Department of the 
Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Mail Stop 670, 4401 
North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2310
Fax: 703 358-2248
Email: dave--walker@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU16
_______________________________________________________________________

1642. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR YADON'S PIPERIA

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 1, 2006.
Final, Judicial, September 1, 2007.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for Yadon's piperia, 
an endangered plant, in the Monterey region of central California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/18/06                    71 FR 61546
NPRM Comment Period End         12/18/06
Final Action                    10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU34
_______________________________________________________________________

1643. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DETERMINATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE NORTHERN SPOTTED OWL

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

[[Page 73434]]

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201 
to 4245

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, December 15, 2006.
Final, Judicial, December 15, 2007.

Abstract: The Service plans to review designated critical habitat for 
the Northern spotted owl (Strix occidentalis caurina), a subspecies 
federally listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, as 
amended. This critical habitat is located on Federal land in CA, OR, 
and WA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU37
_______________________________________________________________________

1644. CIVIL PROCEDURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 42 to 44; 16 USC 3371 et seq; 16 USC 668(a); 16 
USC 1540(f); 16 USC 1382

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to revise our civil procedure regulations to make 
them easier to understand, through use of simpler language and more 
clearly explained procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AU38
_______________________________________________________________________

1645. CITES APPENDIX III LISTING OF GALAX

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to propose to list the native plant species galax 
(Galax urceolata) in Appendix III of the Convention on International 
Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

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

RIN: 1018-AU40
_______________________________________________________________________

1646. MARINE MAMMALS; INCIDENTAL TAKE DURING SPECIFIED ACTIVITIES; 
CHUKCHI SEA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Marine Mammal Protection Act authorizes issuance of 
regulations to allow the incidental unintentional take of small numbers 
of marine mammals in activities (other than commercial fishing) in 
specific geographical areas. These regulations would authorize 
incidental take of polar bears and Pacific walrus in the Chukchi Sea 
and adjacent coast of Alaska during oil and gas industry activities for 
5 years.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AU41
_______________________________________________________________________

1647. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; RE-EVALUATION OF 
FINAL LISTING DETERMINATION FOR QUEEN CHARLOTTE GOSHAWK

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Pursuant to a court order, we will re-evaluate our final 
listing determination for the Queen Charlotte goshawk, a bird, found in 
southeast Alaska and British Columbia, Canada.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Comment Period Opened on Status 
Review                          12/15/05                    70 FR 74284
SR Comment Period End           02/13/06
NPRM                            04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife

[[Page 73435]]

Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU43
_______________________________________________________________________

1648. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REVISION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR THE WINTERING PIPING PLOVER

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to revise currently designated critical habitat 
for the wintering piping plover in the coastal areas of North Carolina.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Original Final Rule designating 
critical habitat                07/10/01                    66 FR 36038
2nd NPRM to revise critical 
habitat                         06/12/06                    71 FR 33703
Public Hearing request duedate  07/27/06                    71 FR 33703
Second NPRM Comment Period End  08/11/06
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    12/00/06
Final Action                    05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU48
_______________________________________________________________________

1649. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ADDING GRAHAM'S 
BEARDTONGUE (PENSTEMON GRAHAMII) TO THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND 
THREATENED PLANTS, WITH DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, December 9, 2005.
Final, Judicial, December 9, 2006.

Abstract: We propose to add Graham's beardtongue (Penstemon grahamii) 
to the List of Endangered and Threatened Plants, and also to designate 
critical habitat for the species in areas of Colorado and Utah.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/19/06                     71 FR 3158
Public Hearing request duedate  03/06/06                     71 FR 3158
NPRM Comment Period End         03/20/06
NPRM; Reopening of Comment 
Period; Notice of Public Hearing04/13/06                    71 FR 19158
Public Hearing                  04/26/06                    71 FR 19158
NPRM Comment Period End         05/19/06
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    12/00/06
Final Action                    01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU49
_______________________________________________________________________

1650. MIGRATORY BIRD SUBSISTENCE HARVEST IN ALASKA; SPRING/SUMMER 
REGULATIONS FOR THE 2007 SEASON

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 92

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action establishes annual spring/summer migratory bird 
subsistence harvest regulations in Alaska for the 2007 subsistence 
season.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06
Final Action                    02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
alaska.fws.gov/ambcc/index.htm

Agency Contact: Fred Armstrong, Department of the Interior, United 
States Fish and Wildlife Service, 10011 E. Tudor Rd., MS 201, 
Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 786-3887

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AU39
RIN: 1018-AU59
_______________________________________________________________________

1651. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; AMENDING THE 
FORMATS OF THE LISTS OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will amend the formats of the Lists of Endangered and 
Threatened Wildlife and Plants, located at 50 CFR 17.11 and 17.12, 
respectively. These changes are designed to ensure that the regulations 
are easy for the public to understand and that they reflect current 
policies and standards. No entry to these lists will be added, deleted, 
or altered by these amendments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Martha E. Balis-Larsen, Chief, Office of Program

[[Page 73436]]

Support, Endangered Species, Department of the Interior, United States 
Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, #330, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2079
Fax: 703 358-1827
Email: martha--balislarsen@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU62
_______________________________________________________________________

1652. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF EXTINCT 
SPECIES FROM THE FEDERAL LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service will delist multiple species because they are 
presumed to be extinct.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU64
_______________________________________________________________________

1653. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ESTABLISHMENT OF A 
NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF BLACK-FOOTED FERRETS IN EASTERN 
WYOMING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under section 10(j) of the Endangered Species Act, we propose 
to establish a nonessential experimental population of black-footed 
ferrets in eastern Wyoming. The population at Thunder Basin National 
Grassland may be reintroduced in the fall of 2006.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU65
_______________________________________________________________________

1654. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE 
MAGUIRE DAISY FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED PLANTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to remove the Maguire daisy, a plant in 
Utah, from the List of Endangered and Threatened Plants. This action is 
due to recovery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU67
_______________________________________________________________________

1655. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF A 
NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF THE RIO GRANDE SILVERY MINNOW IN 
TEXAS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes a nonessential experimental population 
of the Rio Grande silvery minnow in Texas. This action is being taken 
to achieve one of the species' recovery goals, to reestablish the 
minnow in at least three other areas of its historic range, as outlined 
in the 1999 recovery plan.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU68
_______________________________________________________________________

1656. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED 
RECLASSIFICATION OF THE RUNNING BUFFALO CLOVER FROM ENDANGERED TO 
THREATENED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to reclassify the running buffalo clover 
from endangered to threatened. This plant is found in Arkansas, 
Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, and West Virginia.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

[[Page 73437]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU69
_______________________________________________________________________

1657. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA: 
2008-2009 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF FISH AND SHELLFISH REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3111

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would establish regulations for fishing seasons, 
harvest limits, methods, and means related to taking of fish and 
shellfish for subsistence uses during the 2008-09 regulatory year. The 
rulemaking is necessary because subpart D is subject to an annual 
public review cycle. When final, this rulemaking would replace the fish 
and shellfish taking regulations included in the ``Subsistence 
Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, subpart D, 2007-08 
Subsistence Taking of Fish and Wildlife Regulations,`` which expire on 
March 31, 2008. This rule would also amend the Customary and 
Traditional Use Determinations of the Federal Subsistence Board and the 
General Regulations related to the taking of fish and shellfish.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Theo Matuskowitz, Department of the Interior, United 
States Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Subsistence Management, 
3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 786-3867
Fax: 907 786-3898
Email: theo-- matuskowitz@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU71
_______________________________________________________________________

1658. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR ASTRAGALUS DESERETICUS (DESERET MILK VETCH)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, January 19, 2007, court settlement.
Final, Judicial, January 18, 2008, court settlement.
court settlement.

Abstract: In accordance with a court settlement, we plan to propose 
critical habitat for Astragalus desereticus (Deseret milk-vetch). 
Considered extinct until its rediscovery in 1981, this threatened 
species exists in one small population in Utah County, Utah.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU72
_______________________________________________________________________

1659. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; FLUVIAL ARCTIC 
GRAYLING

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are evaluating whether or not to propose to list the 
fluvial Arctic grayling, a fish in Montana, under the Endangered 
Species Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU73
_______________________________________________________________________

1660. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR THE HINE'S EMERALD DRAGONFLY

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the federally 
endangered Hine's emerald dragonfly in Missouri, Michigan, Illinois, 
and Wisconsin.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/26/06                    71 FR 42441
NPRM Comment Period End         09/25/06                    71 FR 42441
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU74

[[Page 73438]]

_______________________________________________________________________

1661. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR HIDDEN LAKE BLUECURLS, VAIL LAKE CEANOTHUS, AND MEXICAN 
FLANNELBUSH

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 20, 2006, Settlement 
agreement.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the federally 
threatened Hidden Lake bluecurls, a plant, in California. We propose to 
designate critical habitat for the federally threatened Vail Lake 
ceanothus, a plant, in California. We propose to designate critical 
habitat for the federally endangered Mexican flannelbush, a plant, in 
California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/03/06                    71 FR 58340
NPRM Comment Period End         12/04/06
Final Action                    09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU77
_______________________________________________________________________

1662. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR GUAJON

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 30, 2006, Settlement 
agreement.

Abstract: We propose critical habitat for the Guajon, a threatened frog 
in Puerto Rico.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/05/06                    71 FR 58954
NPRM Comment Period End         12/04/06
Final Action                    09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU78
_______________________________________________________________________

1663. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR CAPE SABLE SEASIDE SPARROW

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, October 24, 2006, Settlement agreement.
Final, Judicial, October 24, 2007, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We are planning to propose a revision to existing critical 
habitat for the Cape Sable seaside sparrow, an endangered bird, from 
South Florida.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/31/06                    71 FR 63980
Hearing Request Due Date        12/15/06
NPRM Comment Period End         01/02/07
Final Action                    10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU79
_______________________________________________________________________

1664. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR BEAR VALLEY SANDWORT, SOUTHERN MOUNTAIN WILD-BUCKWHEAT, 
AND ASH-GREY INDIAN PAINTBRUSH

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 9, 2006, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the Bear Valley 
sandwort, southern mountain wild-buckwheat, and ash-grey Indian 
paintbrush, all federally threatened plants in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU80
_______________________________________________________________________

1665. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR TIDEWATER GOBY

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

[[Page 73439]]

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 15, 2006, Settlement 
agreement.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the federally 
endangered tidewater goby, a fish, in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU81
_______________________________________________________________________

1666. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR MONTEREY SPINEFLOWER

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, December 15, 2006, Settlement 
agreement.

Abstract: We propose critical habitat for Monterey spineflower, a 
threatened plant, in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU83
_______________________________________________________________________

1667. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR NEVIN'S BARBERRY

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, January 30, 2007, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for the federally 
endangered Nevin's barberry, a plant, in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU84
_______________________________________________________________________

1668. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR FLATWOODS SALAMANDER

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, January 31, 2007, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We plan to re-evaluate our prudency determination for the 
designation of critical habitat for the flatwoods salamander, a 
threatened amphibian that historically occurred in Alabama, Georgia, 
Florida, and South Carolina. If prudent, we will propose to designate 
critical habitat.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU85
_______________________________________________________________________

1669. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR SAN DIEGO THORNMINT

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, February 28, 2007, Settlement 
agreement.

Abstract: We propose critical habitat for San Diego thornmint, a 
threatened plant, in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434

[[Page 73440]]

Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU86
_______________________________________________________________________

1670. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING 
DETERMINATION AND CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR GEORGIA PIGTOE AND 
INTERRUPTED ROCKSNAIL

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 2006, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose to make a listing determination and to designate 
critical habitat for the Georgia pigtoe (a mussel) and the interrupted 
rocksnail (an aquatic snail), both of which occur in the Mobile River 
Basin of Alabama and Georgia.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU88
_______________________________________________________________________

1671. [bull] SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN 
ALASKA, SUBPART C AND SUBPART D: 2008-2009 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF 
WILDLIFE REGULATIONS

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 242; 50 CFR 100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will revise the regulations for seasons, harvest limits, 
methods, and means related to the taking of wildlife for subsistence 
uses during the 2008-09 regulatory year. This rulemaking is necessary 
because subpart D is subject to an annual review.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Theo Matuskowitz, Office of Subsistence Management, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 786-3867
Fax: 907 786-3898
Email: theo--matuskowitz@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU95
_______________________________________________________________________

1672. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; WITHDRAWAL 
OF THE RECLASSIFICATION RULE AND REMOVAL OF THE HAWAIIAN HAWK FROM THE 
LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to withdraw the previous proposed rule to reclassify 
the Hawaiian hawk, and instead we propose to delist the Hawaiian hawk. 
This action is based on recovery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM--Reclassification          08/05/93                    58 FR 41684
NPRM                            07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AB88
RIN: 1018-AU96
_______________________________________________________________________

1673. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING OF 
CONCHO WATERSNAKE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to remove the Concho watersnake from the List of 
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife due to recovery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU97
_______________________________________________________________________

1674. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; EMERGENCY 
LISTING OF THREE HAWAIIAN PLANTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will plan to list three Hawaiian plants-- Astelia 
waialealae (painiu), Phyllostegia hispida (no common name), and 
Cyrtandra kaulanatha (haiwale)-- as endangered under the Endangered 
Species Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 73441]]

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AV00
_______________________________________________________________________

1675. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL 
HABITAT FOR PECOS SUNFLOWER

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, March 16, 2007, Settlement agreement.
Final, Judicial, March 16, 2008, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose critical habitat for the Pecos Sunflower, a 
threatened plant in New Mexico and Texas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AV02
_______________________________________________________________________

1676. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL 
HABITAT FOR LA GRACIOSA THISTLE

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, July 27, 2007, Settlement agreement.
Final, Judicial, July 27, 2008, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose critical habitat for La Graciosa Thistle, an 
endangered plant in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties, 
California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AV03
_______________________________________________________________________

1677. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL 
HABITAT FOR CALIFORNIA TARAXACUM AND SAN BERNARDINO BLUEGRASS

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, July 26, 2007, Settlement agreement.
Final, Judicial, July 26, 2008, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose critical habitat for California Taraxacum and San 
Bernardino Bluegrass, two endangered plants in the mountains of 
southern California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AV04
_______________________________________________________________________

1678. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL 
HABITAT FOR SIERRA NEVADA DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF CALIFORNIA 
BIGHORN SHEEP

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, July 17, 2007, Settlement agreement.
Final, Judicial, July 17, 2008, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose critical habitat for the Sierra Nevada Distinct 
Population Segment of California Bighorn Sheep in Mono and Inyo 
Counties, California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AV05
_______________________________________________________________________

1679. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL 
HABITAT FOR FIVE CARBONATE PLANTS FROM THE SAN BERNARDINO MOUNTAINS OF 
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

[[Page 73442]]

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, February 13, 2007, Settlement 
agreement.
Final, Judicial, February 13, 2008, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose critical habitat for five carbonate plants in San 
Bernardino County, California: Cushenberry milk vetch, Cushenberry 
buckwheat, San Bernardino Mountains bladderpod, Cushenberry oxytheca, 
and Parish's daisy.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AV06
_______________________________________________________________________

1680. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL 
HABITAT FOR THE SAN BERNARDINO KANGAROO RAT

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, June 1, 2007, Settlement agreement.
Final, Judicial, June 1, 2008, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose critical habitat for the endangered San Bernardino 
kangaroo rat in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AV07
_______________________________________________________________________

1681. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE 
SIERRA NEVADA DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE MOUNTAIN YELLOW-LEGGED 
FROG WITH CRITICAL HABITAT

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 14, 2007, Settlement 
agreement.
Final, Judicial, September 15, 2008, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose listing the Sierra Nevada Distinct Population 
Segment (DPS) of the mountain yellow-legged frog under the Endangered 
Species Act. At the same time we propose critical habitat for this DPS.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AV08
_______________________________________________________________________

1682. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL 
HABITAT FOR THE PENINSULAR BIGHORN SHEEP

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 30, 2007, Settlement 
agreement.
Final, Judicial, September 30, 2008, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose critical habitat for the Peninsular Bighorn Sheep 
in Riverside, San Diego, and Imperial Counties, California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AV09
_______________________________________________________________________

1683. [bull] MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REMOVAL OF MIGRATORY BIRDS FROM 
BUILDINGS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: Migratory Bird Treaty Act, 40 Stat 755, 16 USC 703 to 
712; Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, 16 USC 742(a-j); Arctic Tundra 
Habitat Emergency Conservation Act, PL 106-108, 113 Stat 1491, Note 
following 16 U.S.C. 703; Endangered Species Act, 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 13.51

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We proposed to allow property owners to remove migratory 
birds from buildings without requiring a Federal permit.

[[Page 73443]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Dr. George T. Allen, Wildlife Biologist, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North 
Fairfax Drive, MS 4107, Arlington, VA 22203-1610
Phone: 703 358-1825
Fax: 703 358-2217
Email: george--t--allen@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AV10
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1684. LIST OF MIGRATORY BIRDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 704; 16 USC 712

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 10.13

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will revise the List of Migratory Birds to conform with 
generally accepted taxonomy and nomenclature [i.e., English (common) 
and scientific names--as reflected in six published supplements to the 
7th (1998) edition of the American Ornithologists' Union's Check-list 
of North American Birds]; and to add species of known occurrence in the 
United States that are subject to protection under the Migratory Bird 
Treaty Act that do not appear on the current list.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/09/95                    60 FR 24686
NPRM Comment Period End         07/10/95                    60 FR 24686
Second NPRM                     10/12/01                    66 FR 52281
Second NPRM Comment Period End  11/13/01                    66 FR 52281
Third NPRM                      08/24/06                    71 FR 50194
Third NPRM Comment Period End   10/23/06                    71 FR 50194
Final Action                    01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AB72
_______________________________________________________________________

1685. CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES (CITES)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 10; 50 CFR 13; 50 CFR 17; 50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/08/00                    65 FR 26663
NPRM Comment Period End         08/07/00                    65 FR 26663
Correction                      06/29/00                    65 FR 40167
Second NPRM                     04/19/06                    71 FR 20168
Correction                      05/02/06                    71 FR 25894
Second NPRM Comment Period End  06/19/06                    71 FR 20168
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    06/28/06                    71 FR 36742
Second NPRM Comment Period End  07/28/06                    71 FR 36742
Final Action                    05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

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

RIN: 1018-AD87
_______________________________________________________________________

1686. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVING OF THE 
BALD EAGLE IN THE LOWER 48 STATES FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND 
THREATENED WILDLIFE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to remove the bald eagle from the List of Endangered 
and Threatened Wildlife. This action is based on continued recovery 
gains and increasing population trends.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/06/99                    64 FR 36454
NPRM Comment Period End         10/05/99
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    02/16/06                     71 FR 8238
NPRM Comment Period End         05/17/06                     71 FR 8238
NPRM Comment Period Extended    05/16/06                    71 FR 28293
Second NPRM Comment Period End  06/19/06                    71 FR 28293
Final Action                    02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735

[[Page 73444]]

Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AT94
RIN: 1018-AF21
_______________________________________________________________________

1687. FEDERAL FALCONRY STANDARDS AND FALCONRY PERMITTING

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21.28; 50 CFR 21.29

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/09/05                     70 FR 6978
NPRM Comment Period End         05/10/05                     70 FR 6978
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    06/21/06                    71 FR 35599
Second NPRM Comment Period End  09/19/06                    71 FR 35599
Final Action                    01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

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

RIN: 1018-AG11
_______________________________________________________________________

1688. ADDITION OF BLACK CARP TO THE LIST OF INJURIOUS WILDLIFE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 42

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FWS plans to publish a final determination for the black carp 
injurious wildlife evaluation under the Lacey Act. An injurious 
wildlife listing would prohibit importation into, or transportation 
between, States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto 
Rico, or any territory or possession of the United States by any means 
whatsoever, except by permit for zoological, educational, medical, or 
scientific purposes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/02/00                    65 FR 35314
ANPRM Comment Period End        08/01/00                    65 FR 35314
NPRM                            07/30/02                    67 FR 49280
NPRM Comment Period End         09/20/02                    67 FR 49280
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    06/04/03                    68 FR 33431
NPRM 2nd Comment Period End     08/04/03                    68 FR 33431
NPRM Comment Period 3rd 
Reopening                       08/30/05                    70 FR 51326
NPRM Comment Period Extended    10/27/05                    70 FR 61933
NPRM Comment Period End         12/16/05
Final Determination             12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

URL For More Information:
www.fws.gov/contaminants/issues/invasivespecies.cfm

Agency Contact: Erin Williams, Invasive Species, Department of the 
Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Mail Stop 322, 4401 
North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2034
Email: erin--williams@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AG70
_______________________________________________________________________

1689. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE 
JOHNSTON'S FRANKENIA FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to remove the Johnston's frankenia, a plant listed as 
endangered, and endemic to south Texas and northeastern Mexico, from 
the List of Endangered and Threatened Plants. This action is based on 
new information.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/22/03                    68 FR 27961
Public Hearing Request Due Date 07/07/03                    68 FR 27961
NPRM Comment Period End         08/20/03
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AH53
_______________________________________________________________________

1690. IMPORTATION OF EXOTIC WILD BIRDS INTO THE UNITED STATES; ADDING 
BLUE-FRONTED AMAZON PARROTS FROM ARGENTINA'S APPROVED SUSTAINABLE USE 
MANAGEMENT PLAN TO THE APPROVED LIST OF NON-CAPTIVE BRED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 4901 to 4916

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would allow the importation into the United States 
of Blue-fronted Amazon parrots removed from the wild in Argentina under 
an approved sustainable use management plan. This is the first such 
plan that, if approved, would contribute to the goals of the Wild Bird 
Conservation Act to promote the conservation of exotic birds through 
sustainable use.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/06/03                    68 FR 46559
NPRM Comment Period End         10/06/03                    68 FR 46559
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    03/29/05                    70 FR 15798

[[Page 73445]]

NPRM Comment Period End         04/28/05                    70 FR 15798
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    05/24/05                    70 FR 29711
NPRM Comment Period End         07/08/05
Final Action                    02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Dr. Michael D. Kreger, Wildlife Biologist, Division of Scientific 
Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, Room 750, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: michael--kreger@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AH89
_______________________________________________________________________

1691. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF TWO 
AUSTRALIAN PARAKEETS FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will make a determination on our proposal to reclassify 
the turquoise parakeet (Neophema pulchella) and the scarlet-chested 
parakeet (Neophema splendida) from endangered to threatened under the 
Endangered Species Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/02/03                    68 FR 52169
Public Hearing Request Due Date 10/17/03                    68 FR 52169
NPRM Comment Period End         12/01/03
Final Rule                      09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Dr. Michael D. Kreger, Wildlife Biologist, Division of 
Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish 
and Wildlife Service, Room 750, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: michael--kreger@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI04
_______________________________________________________________________

1692. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING AND PERMITS; REGULATIONS FOR MANAGING 
HARVEST OF LIGHT GOOSE POPULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/12/01                    66 FR 52077
NPRM Correction                 11/07/01                    66 FR 56266
NPRM Comment Period End         12/11/01                    66 FR 52077
NPRM Correction Comment Period 
End                             12/14/01                    66 FR 56266
NPRM Comment Period Extended    12/10/01                    66 FR 63665
NPRM Extended Comment Period End01/25/02
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

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

RIN: 1018-AI07
_______________________________________________________________________

1693. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; RECLASSIFICATION OF 
THE FLORIDA DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE AMERICAN CROCODILE FROM 
ENDANGERED TO THREATENED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/24/05                    70 FR 15052
Public Hearing Request Due Date 05/09/05                    70 FR 15052
NPRM Comment Period End         05/23/05
Final Action                    01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI41

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1694. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; POLICY FOR 
ENHANCEMENT-OF-SURVIVAL PERMITS FOR FOREIGN SPECIES LISTED UNDER THE 
ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will issue a policy clarifying the process for issuing 
Enhancement-of-Survival permits for foreign species listed under the 
Endangered Species Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Proposed Policy       08/18/03                    68 FR 49512
Comment Period End              10/17/03                    68 FR 49512
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AI67
_______________________________________________________________________

1695. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SAN DIEGO FAIRY SHRIMP

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/22/03                    68 FR 19888
Public Hearing Request Due Date 06/06/03                    68 FR 19888
NPRM Comment Period End         06/23/03
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    04/08/04                    69 FR 18516
Public Hearing                  04/29/04                    69 FR 18516
NPRM Comment Period End         05/10/04
Final Action                    06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI71
_______________________________________________________________________

1696. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; MILITARY READINESS EXEMPTION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 107-314

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/02/04                    69 FR 31074
NPRM Comment Period End         08/02/04                    69 FR 31074
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AI92
_______________________________________________________________________

1697. ADDING SILVER CARP TO THE LIST OF INJURIOUS WILDLIFE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 42

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will review biological and economic information on the 
silver carp and large-scale silver carp for possible addition to the 
list of injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act. An injurious wildlife 
listing would prohibit importation into, or transportation between, 
States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or 
any territory or possession of the United States by any means 
whatsoever, except by permit for zoological, educational, medical, or 
scientific purposes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/23/03                    68 FR 43482
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/22/03                    68 FR 43482
NPRM                            09/05/06                    71 FR 52305
Final Action                    01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
www.fws.gov/contaminants/issues/invasivespecies.cfm

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

Erin Williams, Invasive Species, Department of the Interior, United 
States Fish and Wildlife Service, Mail Stop 322, 4401 North Fairfax 
Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2034
Email: erin--williams@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT29

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1698. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVING THE 
MEXICAN BOBCAT FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We received a petition to delist the Mexican bobcat (Lynx 
rufus escuinapae), listed as endangered. We determined as a result of 
our status review and our review of the best available scientific 
information that the species does not meet the definitions of 
endangered or threatened in the Endangered Species Act (i.e., that 
delisting is warranted), so we proposed to delist it.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM; positive 12-month finding 05/19/05                    70 FR 28895
NPRM Public Hearing Request Due 
Date                            07/05/05                    70 FR 28895
NPRM Comment Period End         08/17/05
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    11/23/05                    70 FR 70779
Second Comment Period End       12/23/05                    70 FR 70779
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Dr. Michael D. Kreger, Wildlife Biologist, Division of 
Scientific Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish 
and Wildlife Service, Room 750, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-1708
Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: michael--kreger@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT31
_______________________________________________________________________

1699. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE 
YELLOWSTONE GRIZZLY BEAR POPULATION FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND 
THREATENED WILDLIFE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service removes the Yellowstone population of grizzly 
bears from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. This 
population has reached its recovery goals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM and notice of public 
hearing                         11/17/05                    70 FR 69854
Public Hearing                  01/09/06
Public Hearing                  01/10/06
Public Hearing                  01/11/06
Public Hearing                  01/12/06
NPRM; additional public hearing 01/25/06                     71 FR 4097
Public Hearing                  02/09/06                     71 FR 4097
NPRM Comment Period End         02/15/06
NPRM Comment Period Extended    02/16/06                     71 FR 8251
NPRM Comment Period End         03/20/06                     71 FR 8251
NPRM; notice seeking to recover 
public comments                 06/30/06                    71 FR 37525
NPRM Recovered Comment Submittal 
End                             07/14/06                    71 FR 37525
Final Action                    03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT38
_______________________________________________________________________

1700. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; CHANGES IN REGULATIONS GOVERNING RAPTOR 
PROPAGATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21.30

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose reorganization of current regulations, and adding 
or changing of some provisions therein. The changes will make it easier 
to understand the requirements for raptor propagation and the 
procedures for obtaining a propagation permit.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/14/05                    70 FR 60052
NPRM Comment Period End         01/12/06
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    06/21/06                    71 FR 35599
Second NPRM Comment Period End  09/19/06
Final Action                    06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

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

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AG11
RIN: 1018-AT60
_______________________________________________________________________

1701. REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE CAPTIVE WILDLIFE SAFETY ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 42

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 19, 2004.

Abstract: We implement the Captive Wildlife Safety Act (CWSA) by adding 
subpart K to 50 CFR 14. The CWSA amends the Lacey Act by making it 
illegal to import, export, buy, sell, transport, receive or acquire in 
interstate or foreign commerce live lions, tigers, leopards, snow 
leopards, clouded leopards, cheetahs, jaguars and cougars or any hybrid 
of these species, unless certain listed exceptions are met.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/31/06                     71 FR 5041
NPRM; Reminder                  02/22/06                     71 FR 9080
NPRM Comment Period End         03/02/06                     71 FR 5041
NPRM Information Collection 
Comment Period End              03/02/06
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AT69
_______________________________________________________________________

1702. PROTECTION OF BALD EAGLES; DEFINITION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 668a

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 22.3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would establish a regulatory definition of 
``disturb.'' The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act prohibits take of 
eagle. Take is defined by the Act to include ``disturb.'' This rule is 
necessary in the event the bald eagle is removed from the list of 
threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act. The BGEPA would 
then become the primary law protecting bald eagles.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/16/06                     71 FR 8265
NPRM Comment Period End         05/17/06
NPRM Comment Period Extended    05/16/06                    71 FR 28294
Second NPRM Comment Period End  06/19/06                    71 FR 28294
Final Action                    02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

URL For More Information:
migratorybirds.fws.gov

Agency Contact: Eliza Savage, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Rm. 4000, 4501 North 
Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2329
Email: eliza--savage@fws.gov

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AH74, Related to 1018-AF21
RIN: 1018-AT94
_______________________________________________________________________

1703. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, 
SUBPART C--NONRURAL DETERMINATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would revise the rural/nonrural determinations 
based on 2000 Federal census data. This review/revision is called for 
in 50 CFR 100.15 and 36 CFR 242.15.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/14/06                    71 FR 46416
NPRM Comment Period End         10/27/06
Final Action                    01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Theo Matuskowitz, Office of Subsistence Management, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 786-3867
Fax: 907 786-3898
Email: theo--matuskowitz@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT99
_______________________________________________________________________

1704. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ESTABLISHMENT OF A 
NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION FOR 15 FRESHWATER MUSSELS, 1 
FRESHWATER SNAIL, AND 5 FISHES IN TENNESSEE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposed to establish a nonessential experimental 
population for 15 freshwater mussels, 1 freshwater snail, and 5 fishes 
in the Lower French Broad River and in the Lower Holston River, 
Tennessee.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/13/06                    71 FR 34195
NPRM Public Hearing Requests Due 
Date                            07/28/06                    71 FR 34195
NPRM Comment Period End         08/14/06
Final Action                    06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU01
_______________________________________________________________________

1705. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 4(D) RULE FOR THE 
PACIFIC COAST DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE WESTERN SNOWY PLOVER

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service plans a special rule for the Pacific Coast 
population of the threatened western snowy plover under section 4(d) of 
the Endangered Species Act. The special rule will eliminate the take 
prohibitions when entities involved in management activities have a 
habitat management plan that has been approved by the Service in the 
States of Washington, Oregon, and California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/21/06                    71 FR 20625
NPRM; Public Hearing Request 
Duedate                         05/22/06                    71 FR 20625
NPRM Comment Period End         06/20/06
NPRM Comment Period Extended    06/20/06                    71 FR 35406
NPRM Comment Period End         08/21/06                    71 FR 35406
Final Action                    04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of

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Recovery and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish 
and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU11
_______________________________________________________________________

1706. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING THE 
PREBLE'S MEADOW JUMPING MOUSE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to make a final determination on our proposal to 
remove the Preble's meadow jumping mouse from the List of Endangered 
and Threatened Wildlife. The species is listed in Wyoming and Colorado.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/02/05                     70 FR 5404
Public Hearing Request Due Date 03/21/05                     70 FR 5404
NPRM Comment Period End         05/03/05
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    02/17/06                     71 FR 8556
NPRM Comment Period Extended    03/30/06                    71 FR 16090
NPRM Comment Period End         04/18/06                     71 FR 8556
NPRM Comment Period End         05/18/06                    71 FR 16090
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU12
_______________________________________________________________________

1707. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, 
SUBPART C AND SUBPART D: 2007-2008 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF WILDLIFE 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 242; 50 CFR 100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will revise the regulations for seasons, harvest limits, 
methods, and means related to the taking of wildlife for subsistence 
uses during the 2007-08 regulatory year. This rulemaking is necessary 
because subpart D is subject to an annual review.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/14/06                    71 FR 46423
NPRM Comment Period End         10/20/06
Final Action                    06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Theo Matuskowitz, Office of Subsistence Management, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 786-3867
Fax: 907 786-3898
Email: theo--matuskowitz@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU15
_______________________________________________________________________

1708. NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM; WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This policy (FWS Manual) modifies existing policy for 
implementing the Wilderness Act of 1964 and the Administration Act, as 
amended. This policy updates guidance on administrative and public 
activities on wilderness within the Refuge System.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Proposed Policy                 01/16/01                     66 FR 3708
Comment Period Extended         03/15/01                    66 FR 15136
Comment Period Reopened         05/15/01                    66 FR 26879
Comment Period Reopened         06/21/01                    66 FR 33268
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Nancy Roeper, National Wildlife Refuge System, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
Wildlife Resources Branch, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2389
Email: nancy--roeper@fws.gov

Related RIN: Split from 1018-AG46
RIN: 1018-AU27
_______________________________________________________________________

1709. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE SPIKEDACE AND LOACHMINNOW

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will make a final determination on critical habitat for 
the spikedace and loachminnow, threatened fish that are endemic to the 
upper Gila River basin of Arizona and New Mexico.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/20/05                    70 FR 75545
Public Hearing Request Due Date 02/03/06
NPRM Comment Period End         02/21/06
2nd NPRM; Reopen Comment        06/06/06                    71 FR 32496
Second NPRM Comment Period End  07/06/06                    71 FR 32496
Public Hearing                  06/13/06                    71 FR 32496
Public Hearing                  06/20/06                    71 FR 32496
NPRM Reopened                   10/04/06                    71 FR 58574
NPRM Reopened Comment Period End10/16/06
Final Action                    12/00/06

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU33
_______________________________________________________________________

1710. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR SUISUN THISTLE AND SOFT BIRD'S-BEAK

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, April 1, 2006.
Other, Judicial, August 2006, NOA for econ analysis.
Final, Judicial, April 1, 2007.

Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for Suisun thistle and 
soft bird's-beak, two endangered plants in southern California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/11/06                    71 FR 18455
Public Hearing Request Due Date 05/26/06                    71 FR 18455
NPRM Comment Period End         06/12/06
Final Action                    04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU44
_______________________________________________________________________

1711. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR HOLMGREN AND SHIVWITS MILK VETCHES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, March 17, 2006.
Final, Judicial, March 17, 2007.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat in southern Utah for 
the Holmgren and Shivwits milk vetches, two endangered plants.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/29/06                    71 FR 15965
Public Hearing Request Due Date 05/15/06                    71 FR 15965
NPRM Comment Period End         05/30/06
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    09/26/06                    71 FR 56085
NPRM Reopened Comment Period End10/26/06
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU45
_______________________________________________________________________

1712. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR ALABAMA BEACH MOUSE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, January 18, 2006.
Final, Judicial, January 18, 2007.

Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for the endangered Alabama 
beach mouse along the coast of Alabama.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Original final rule--Endangered 
status and CH for 3 beach mice  06/06/85                    50 FR 23872
12-mo finding for petition to 
revise CH for 3 beach mice      09/26/00                    65 FR 57800
NPRM                            02/01/06                     71 FR 5515
Public Hearing request duedate  03/20/06                     71 FR 5515
NPRM Comment Period End         04/03/06
Second NPRM                     08/08/06                    71 FR 44976
Second NPRM Comment Period End  09/07/06
Final Action                    01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU46
_______________________________________________________________________

1713. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REVISION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR THE KOOTENAI RIVER WHITE STURGEON

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, February 1, 2006.

Abstract: We published an interim rule to revise the currently 
designated critical habitat for the Kootenai River white sturgeon, an 
endangered fish, in Idaho.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/08/06                     71 FR 6383
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/10/06                     71 FR 6383
Public Hearing                  03/16/06                     71 FR 6383
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/10/06
Final Action                    12/00/06

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU47
_______________________________________________________________________

1714. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR THE LAGUNA MOUNTAINS SKIPPER

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 30, 2005.
Final, Judicial, November 30, 2006.

Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for the Laguna Mountains 
skipper, an endangered butterfly that lives in the mountains of 
southern California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/13/05                    70 FR 73699
Public Hearing Request Due Date 01/27/06
NPRM Comment Period End         02/13/06
NPRM; Reopening of Comment 
Period; Notice of Public Hearing04/13/06                    71 FR 19157
Public Hearing                  04/27/06                    71 FR 19157
NPRM Comment Period End         05/15/06
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    07/07/06                    71 FR 38593
NPRM Comment Period End         08/07/06                    71 FR 38593
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU50
_______________________________________________________________________

1715. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE 
WESTERN GREAT LAKES DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE GRAY WOLF FROM 
THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to establish a Western Great Lakes 
distinct population segment (DPS) of the gray wolf and remove the DPS 
from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/27/06                    71 FR 15266
Public Hearing                  05/08/06                    71 FR 15266
Public Hearing                  05/10/06                    71 FR 15266
Public Hearing                  05/16/06                    71 FR 15266
Public Hearing                  05/17/06                    71 FR 15266
NPRM Comment Period End         06/26/06
Final Action                    03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AU53
RIN: 1018-AU54
_______________________________________________________________________

1716. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA: 
2007-2008 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF FISH AND SHELLFISH REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3111

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 242; 50 CFR 100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would establish regulations for fishing seasons, 
harvest limits, methods, and means related to taking of fish and 
shellfish for subsistence uses during the 2007-08 regulatory year. The 
rulemaking is necessary because subpart D is subject to an annual 
public review cycle. When final, this rulemaking would replace the fish 
and shellfish taking regulations included in subpart D, Subsistence 
Taking of Fish and Wildlife Regulations, which expire on March 31, 
2007. This rule would also amend the Customary and Traditional Use 
Determinations of the Federal Subsistence Board and the General 
Regulations related to the taking of fish and shellfish.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/22/05                    70 FR 76010
Public Meeting re. NPRM         02/16/06
Public Meeting re. NPRM         02/20/06
Public Meeting re. NPRM         02/23/06
Public Meeting re. NPRM         02/27/06
Public Meeting re. NPRM         02/28/06
Public Meeting re. NPRM         03/07/06
Public Meeting re. NPRM         03/14/06
Public Meeting re. NPRM         03/21/06
NPRM Comment Period End         03/24/06
Final Action                    03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Theo Matuskowitz, Office of Subsistence Management, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 786-3867
Fax: 907 786-3898
Email: theo--matuskowitz@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU57

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1717. 2006-07 REFUGE-SPECIFIC HUNTING AND SPORT FISHING REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/24/06                    71 FR 41864
NPRM Comment Period End         08/16/06
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AU61
_______________________________________________________________________

1718. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE 
IDAHO SPRINGSNAIL FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to delist the Idaho springsnail. This 
action is based on a 12-month status review that indicates the 
currently listed entity is no longer a valid species under the 
Endangered Species Act. A taxonomic review of the Idaho springsnail and 
three other unlisted springsnail species indicates that the four 
species together are all part of the same larger species, which, based 
on a five-factor threats analysis, may not warrant listing at this 
time.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/28/06                    71 FR 56938
Hearing Request Due Date        11/13/06
NPRM Comment Period End         11/27/06
Final Action                    09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU66
_______________________________________________________________________

1719. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR COMAL SPRINGS DRYOPID BEETLE, COMAL SPRINGS RIFFLE BEETLE, AND 
PECK'S CAVE AMPHIPOD

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, June 29, 2006, settlement agreement.
Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We proposed to designate critical habitat for the Comal 
Springs dryopid beetle (Stygoparnus comalensis), Comal Springs riffle 
beetle (Heterelmis comalensis), and Peck's cave amphipod (Stygobromus 
pecki). The three endangered species are known only from four spring 
systems (Comal Springs, Hueco Springs, Fern Bank Springs, and San 
Marcos Springs) located in Hays and Comal Counties, Texas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/17/06                    71 FR 40588
NPRM Public Hearing Request Due 
Date                            08/31/06                    71 FR 40588
NPRM Comment Period End         09/15/06                    71 FR 40588
Final Action                    07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU75
_______________________________________________________________________

1720. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR CATESBAEA MELANOCARPA

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, August 15, 2006.

Abstract: We are re-evaluating our prudency determination for the 
designation of critical habitat for Catesbaea melanocarpa (no common 
name), an endangered plant, in Puerto Rico and St. Croix (U.S. Virgin 
Islands). If prudent, we will propose to designate critical habitat.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/22/06                    71 FR 48883
NPRM Comment Period End         10/23/06
Final Action                    11/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species

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Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU76
_______________________________________________________________________

1721. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR FIVE ENDANGERED FRESHWATER MUSSELS AND TWO THREATENED 
FRESHWATER MUSSELS IN GEORGIA, FLORIDA, AND ALABAMA

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, May 30, 2006, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We are re-evaluating the prudency of critical habitat for 
five endangered freshwater mussels: the fat threeridge (Amblema 
neislerii), shinyrayed pocketbook (Lampsilis subangulata, recently 
renamed Hamiota subangulata), Gulf moccasinshell (Medionidus 
penicillatus), Ochlockonee moccasinshell (Medionidus simpsonianus), and 
oval pigtoe (Pleurobema pyriforme), and two threatened freshwater 
mussels: the Chipola slabshell (Elliptio chipolaensis) and purple 
bankclimber (Elliptoideus sloatianus). If prudent, we will designate 
critical habitat. These mussels occur in drainages that include the 
States of Georgia, Florida, and Alabama.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/06/06                    71 FR 32745
Public Hearing Request Due Date 07/21/06                    71 FR 32745
NPRM Comment Period End         08/07/06
Final Action                    06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU87
_______________________________________________________________________

1722. [bull] CHANGE OF ADDRESSES FOR REGIONAL OFFICES AND ADDITION OF 
ONE NEW ADDRESS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: sec 2, 33 Stat 614, as amended; sec 5, 43 Stat 651; 
secs 5, 10, 45 Stat 449, 1224; secs 4, 2, 48 Stat 402, as amended; 
1270, sec 4, 76 Stat 645; 5 USC 301; 16 USC 668(dd), 685, 725, 690(d), 
715(i), 664; 43 USC 315(a); 16 USC 460(k); 80 Stat 926

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 29

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are revising our rights-of-way (ROW) general regulations 
for the National Wildlife Refuge System to correct or add addresses of 
some Service Regional offices.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Janet Bruner, Deputy Division Chief, Division of 
Realty, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, ARL SQ 622 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2287
Email: janet--bruner@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU89
_______________________________________________________________________

1723. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL 
HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR MARBLED MURRELET

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, August 30, 2006, Court-approved 
settlement agreement.

Abstract: Under a court-approved settlement agreement, we propose 
critical habitat for the marbled murrelet, a threatened bird inhabiting 
old growth forests in the northwestern United States and Canada. We may 
propose critical habitat for portions of California, Oregon, and 
Washington State.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/12/06                    71 FR 53837
NPRM Comment Period End         11/13/06
Final Action                    09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU91
_______________________________________________________________________

1724. [bull] SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN 
ALASKA; KENAI PENINSULA SUBSISTENCE RESOURCE REGION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3, 472, 551, 668(dd), 3101 to 3126; 18 USC 3551 
to 3586; 43 USC 1733

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to change regulations governing subsistence use of 
wildlife in Alaska by creating an additional subsistence resource 
region for the Kenai Peninsula. This addition of a separate subsistence 
resource region will allow for the creation of a separate Federal 
subsistence regional advisory council for that region, which will 
better ensure that residents with personal knowledge of the Kenai 
Peninsula area will have a meaningful role in the complex issues and 
management challenges of the area's subsistence management.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/14/06                    71 FR 46427

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NPRM Comment Period End         09/18/06                    71 FR 46427
Direct Final Rule               08/14/06                    71 FR 46400
Comment Period End              09/29/06
Direct Final Rule--Withdrawal   09/27/06                    71 FR 56356
NPRM Comment Period Extended    09/27/06                    71 FR 56421
NPRM Comment Period End         11/09/06
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Theo Matuskowitz, Office of Subsistence Management, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 786-3867
Fax: 907 786-3898
Email: theo--matuskowitz@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU92
_______________________________________________________________________

1725. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL 
HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR 12 SPECIES OF HAWAIIAN PICTURE-WING FLIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose critical habitat for 12 species of Hawaiian 
picture-wing flies: Drosophila aglaia, D. differens, D. hemipeza, D. 
heteroneura, D. montgomeryi, D. mulli, D. musaphilia, D. neoclavisetae, 
D. obatai, D. ochrobasis, D. substenoptera, and D. tarphytrichia. These 
species are found on one or more of the following Hawaiian Islands: 
Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and Hawaii.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/15/06                    71 FR 46994
NPRM Comment Period End         10/16/06                    71 FR 46994
Final Action                    04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU93
_______________________________________________________________________

1726. [bull] FEDERAL DUCK STAMP CONTEST REGULATIONS; REVISION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 31; 16 USC 718; 31 USC 9701

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 91

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will revise the Federal Duck Stamp Contest regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/27/06                    71 FR 56443
NPRM Comment Period End         10/27/06
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For Public Comments:
www.fws.gov/duckstamps

Agency Contact: Patricia Fisher, Chief, Federal Duck Stamp Program, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
MBSP-4070, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2007
Fax: 703 358-2009
Email: pat--fisher@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU94
_______________________________________________________________________

1727. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL 
HABITAT FOR PIERSON'S MILK VETCH

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, June 1, 2007, New final rule.

Abstract: Pursuant to a court order, we must re-evaluate the potential 
economic costs of designating critical habitat for Pierson's milk-
vetch, a threatened plant in southern California (and our final rule 
published in 2004), and complete a new final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Previous Final Action           08/04/04                    69 FR 47329
Final Action                    06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AI77
RIN: 1018-AU98
_______________________________________________________________________

1728. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING 
DETERMINATION FOR SLICKSPOT PEPPERGRASS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, November 1, 2006, Final determination.

Abstract: Pursuant to court order, we must re-evaluate our prior final 
listing determination for the slickpot peppergrass, a plant in southern 
Idaho.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM Comment Period Reopened    10/23/06                    71 FR 62078
NPRM Comment Period End         11/13/06
Final Action                    05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527

[[Page 73455]]

Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AI50
RIN: 1018-AU99
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1729. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING THE 
EASTERN DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE GRAY WOLF

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We had planned to remove the eastern Distinct Population 
Segment (DPS) of the gray wolf, consisting of 21 States, from the List 
of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife, on which it is listed as 
threatened. Our reasons for this action were the following: the 
achievement of all recovery criteria and completion of suitable State 
wolf management plans by Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. However, 
as the result of an August 11, 2005, court ruling that vacated the rule 
that established this DPS, we are now withdrawing this proposed rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/01/03                    68 FR 15876
NPRM                            07/21/04                    69 FR 43664
Public Hearing request duedate  09/07/04                    69 FR 43664
NPRM Comment Period End         11/18/04
NPRM and Notice of Public 
Hearings                        08/13/04                    69 FR 50147
Public Hearing                  08/31/04                    69 FR 50147
Public Hearing                  09/01/04                    69 FR 50147
Public Hearing                  09/13/04                    69 FR 50147
Public Hearing                  09/14/04                    69 FR 50147
Public Hearing                  09/15/04                    69 FR 50147
Public Hearing                  09/27/04                    69 FR 50147
Public Hearing                  09/28/04                    69 FR 50147
Public Hearing                  09/29/04                    69 FR 50147
NPRM/Notice of Public Hearing   09/29/04                    69 FR 58119
Public Hearing                  10/06/04                    69 FR 50147
Public Hearing                  10/20/04                    69 FR 58119
Final Action--Withdrawal of NPRM To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AF20, Related to 1018-AJ04, Related to 
1018-AU63
RIN: 1018-AJ03
_______________________________________________________________________

1730. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING OF THE 
WESTERN DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE GRAY WOLF

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We had planned to remove the western Distinct Population 
Segment (DPS) of the gray wolf from the List of Endangered and 
Threatened Wildlife, on which it is listed as threatened. Our reasons 
for this action were the following: Based on estimates compiled in 
December 2002, we concluded that the wolf population has achieved the 
required third year of its population recovery criteria. However, as 
the result of an August 19, 2005, court ruling that vacated the rule 
that established this DPS, we are now withdrawing this advance notice 
of proposed rulemaking.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/01/03                    68 FR 15879
Final Action--Withdrawal of 
ANPRM                            To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AF20, Related to 1018-AJ03, Related to 
1018-AU63
RIN: 1018-AJ04
_______________________________________________________________________

1731. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; AMENDMENT TO 
MANATEE PROTECTION AREAS IN FLORIDA (BARGE CANAL EXCEPTION)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service will make a final determination on the proposed 
rule to create an exception to the regulations governing the Barge 
Canal manatee refuge in Brevard County, Florida. Under this exception, 
parties may apply for authorization to conduct otherwise prohibited 
activities in the refuge if they can demonstrate to the Service that 
the activity can be pursued in such a manner that manatees will not be 
taken.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/01/00                    65 FR 53222
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/16/00
NPRM (under 1018-AH80)          08/10/01                    66 FR 42318

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NPRM; public hearings (under 
1018-AH80)                      08/29/01                    66 FR 45662
Public Hearing                  09/13/01                    66 FR 42318
NPRM Comment Period End         10/09/01
Final Action (under 1018-AH80) 
effective 2/06/2002 or before   01/07/02                      67 FR 680
NPRM under 1018-AH80            04/16/02                    67 FR 18572
Public Hearing Request Due Date 05/31/02                    67 FR 18572
NPRM Comment Period End         06/17/02
Final Rule --Emergency Rule 
Effective Immediately thru 1/20/
2003                            09/20/02                    67 FR 59408
Final Rule Effective Immediately11/08/02                    67 FR 68450
NPRM                            11/08/02                    67 FR 68490
NPRM Comment Period End 67 FR 
68490                           02/06/03
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AH80
RIN: 1018-AT39
_______________________________________________________________________

1732. ADDING BIGHEAD CARP TO THE LIST OF INJURIOUS WILDLIFE

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 18 USC 42

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will review biological and economic information on Bighead 
carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) for possible addition to the list of 
injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act. An injurious wildlife listing 
would prohibit importation into, or transportation between, States, the 
District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any territory 
or possession of the United States by any means whatsoever, except by 
permit for zoological, educational, medical, or scientific purposes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

URL For More Information:
fws.gov/contaminants/issues/invasivespecies.cfm

Agency Contact: Erin Williams, Invasive Species, Department of the 
Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Mail Stop 322, 4401 
North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2034
Email: erin--williams@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT49
_______________________________________________________________________

1733. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE 
NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAINS DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE GRAY WOLF 
FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to establish a Northern Rocky Mountains 
distinct population segment (DPS) of the gray wolf and remove the DPS 
from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/08/06                     71 FR 6633
ANPRM Comment Period End        04/10/06                     71 FR 6633
NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AU54
RIN: 1018-AU53
_______________________________________________________________________

1734. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF VACATED 
GRAY WOLF REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Due to a court ruling on August 19, 2005, the Service will 
remove the rule to reclassify and remove the gray wolf from the List of 
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife in portions of the conterminous 
United States and the establishment of two special rules for threatened 
gray wolves.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan, Endangered Species, Branch of Recovery 
and Delisting, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Room 420, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AJ03, Related to 1018-AJ04
RIN: 1018-AU63

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

1735. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 1994 AMENDMENTS TO THE MARINE MAMMAL 
PROTECTION ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/10/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter Thomas
Phone: 703 358-2095
Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AE72
_______________________________________________________________________

1736. TAKING OF MARINE MAMMALS BY LEVEL B HARASSMENT; ISSUANCE OF 
GENERAL AUTHORIZATION FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND PERMITS FOR 
PHOTOGRAPHY, EDUCATIONAL, AND COMMERCIAL PURPOSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/10/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter Thomas
Phone: 703 358-2095
Email: peter--thomas@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AF26
_______________________________________________________________________

1737. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING STATUSES OF 
12 SPECIES OF PICTURE-WING FLIES FROM THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/09/06                    71 FR 26835
Final Action Effective          06/08/06                    71 FR 26835

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AG23
_______________________________________________________________________

1738. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING THE GULF 
COAST DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE BROWN PELICAN POPULATION IN THE 
SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/10/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AG40
_______________________________________________________________________

1739. NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM; APPROPRIATE REFUGE USES

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/26/06                    71 FR 36408
Final Action Effective          07/26/06                    71 FR 36408

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Carol Carson
Phone: 703 358-2490

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AG18
RIN: 1018-AG46
_______________________________________________________________________

1740. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; RECLASSIFICATION OF 
THE GILA TROUT FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED WITH A SPECIAL RULE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/18/06                    71 FR 40657
Final Action Effective          08/17/06                    71 FR 40657

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AH57
_______________________________________________________________________

1741. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE DOLLY 
VARDEN AS A THREATENED SPECIES IN WASHINGTON DUE TO SIMILARITY OF 
APPEARANCE TO BULL TROUT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/04/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AH68
_______________________________________________________________________

1742. RELEASE OF CAPTIVE-REARED MALLARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/10/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

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

RIN: 1018-AI05

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_______________________________________________________________________

1743. NORTH AMERICAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION ACT AND NEOTROPICAL MIGRATORY 
BIRD CONSERVATION ACT GRANT ADMINISTRATION POLICIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       07/14/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Keith A. Morehouse
Phone: 703 358-1784
Fax: 703 358-2282
Email: keith--morehouse@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI13
_______________________________________________________________________

1744. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REGULATIONS FOR MANAGING RESIDENT CANADA 
GEESE POPULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20; 50 CFR 21

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/10/06                    71 FR 45964
Final Action Effective          09/11/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

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

RIN: 1018-AI32
_______________________________________________________________________

1745. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING AND 
WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSED CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE CACTUS FERRUGINOUS PYGMY 
OWL

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/14/06                    71 FR 19452
Final Action Effective          05/15/06                    71 FR 19452

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AU22
RIN: 1018-AI48
_______________________________________________________________________

1746. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CONSERVATION 
EDUCATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17.21(g)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       06/12/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Timothy J. Van Norman
Phone: 703 358-2350
Fax: 703 358-2281
Email: tim--vannorman@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI66
_______________________________________________________________________

1747. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE CALIFORNIA GNATCATCHER

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/10/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI72
_______________________________________________________________________

1748. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING OF THE 
ARIZONA AGAVE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/19/06                    71 FR 35195
Final Action Effective          07/19/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI79
_______________________________________________________________________

1749. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; NONESSENTIAL 
EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF THE NORTHERN APLOMADO FALCON

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      07/26/06                    71 FR 42298
Final Action Effective          07/26/06                    71 FR 42298

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI80
_______________________________________________________________________

1750. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REVISIONS TO GENERAL EXCEPTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/10/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

[[Page 73459]]

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

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

RIN: 1018-AI96
_______________________________________________________________________

1751. REVISION OF MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       07/14/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

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

RIN: 1018-AI98
_______________________________________________________________________

1752. REVISION OF THE REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE TRANSPORT OF EAGLE 
FEATHERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 22

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       07/14/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal

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

RIN: 1018-AJ00
_______________________________________________________________________

1753. INJURIOUS WILDLIFE SPECIES; BOIGA SNAKES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       07/14/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Erin Williams
Phone: 703 358-2034
Email: erin--williams@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT28
_______________________________________________________________________

1754. WILD BIRD CONSERVATION ACT; REVIEW OF REGULATIONS TO ALLOW IMPORTS 
OF EXOTIC WILD BIRDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 15.41; 50 CFR 15.42

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/09/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Michael D. Kreger
Phone: 703 358-1708
Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: michael--kreger@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT30
_______________________________________________________________________

1755. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; AMENDMENT TO THE 
NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION RULE FOR THE MEXICAN GRAY WOLF

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/10/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT36
_______________________________________________________________________

1756. STRATEGIC GROWTH OF THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/10/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dirck Byler
Phone: 703 358-2337

RIN: 1018-AT73
_______________________________________________________________________

1757. MARINE MAMMALS: PROPOSED INCIDENTAL TAKE AUTHORIZATION DURING 
SPECIFIED ACTIVITIES; BEAUFORT SEA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/03/06                    71 FR 43926
Final Action Effective          08/02/06                    71 FR 43926

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Martin Kodis
Phone: 703 358-5496
Fax: 703 358-1869
Email: martin--kodis@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT82
_______________________________________________________________________

1758. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATING 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR ST. ANDREW BEACH MOUSE, PERDIDO KEY BEACH MOUSE, 
AND CHOCTAWHATCHEE BEACH MOUSE

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Second NPRM--Rev. prop. rule; 
reopen comment                  06/16/06                    71 FR 35047
Public Hearing                  06/26/06                    71 FR 35047
Public Hearing                  06/27/06                    71 FR 35047
Second NPRM Comment Period End  07/17/06
Final Action                    10/12/06                    71 FR 60237

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

[[Page 73460]]

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT90
_______________________________________________________________________

1759. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATING 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THREE WILLAMETTE SPECIES: WILLAMETTE DAISY, 
FENDER'S BLUE BUTTERFLY, AND KINCAID'S LUPINE

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM; Reopening of Comment 
Period                          06/15/06                    71 FR 34566
Final Action                    10/31/06                    71 FR 63862
Final Action Effective          11/30/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AE53
RIN: 1018-AT91
_______________________________________________________________________

1760. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATING 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE WILLOWY MONARDELLA

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Second NPRM Comment Period End  07/03/06                    71 FR 31137
Final Action                    11/08/06                    71 FR 65662
Final Action Effective          12/08/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT92
_______________________________________________________________________

1761. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATING 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE ALAMEDA WHIPSNAKE

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM; reopening comment         05/04/06                    71 FR 26311
Final Action                    10/02/06                    71 FR 58176
Final Action Effective          11/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AF98
RIN: 1018-AT93
_______________________________________________________________________

1762. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, 
SUBPART C AND SUBPART D; 2006-2007 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF WILDLIFE 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/30/06                    71 FR 37641
Final Action Effective          07/01/06                    71 FR 37641

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Theo Matuskowitz
Phone: 907 786-3867
Fax: 907 786-3898
Email: theo--matuskowitz@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT98
_______________________________________________________________________

1763. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ESTABLISHMENT OF A 
NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION FOR THE TOPEKA SHINER

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/10/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU00
_______________________________________________________________________

1764. KODIAK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE PERMIT REQUIREMENT FOR 
CONSERVATION EASEMENT LANDS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 36.39(j)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/08/06                    71 FR 33255
Final Action Effective          06/08/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Abbey Kucera
Phone: 907 487-2600
Fax: 907 487-2144
Email: abbey--kucera@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU08
_______________________________________________________________________

1765. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED CORRECTION 
TO THE GRIZZLY BEAR ENTRY IN THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED 
WILDLIFE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/10/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU17

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_______________________________________________________________________

1766. GENERAL PERMIT PROCEDURES; REVISION TO APPEAL PROCESS FOR 
MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 13.29

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/10/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

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

RIN: 1018-AU19
_______________________________________________________________________

1767. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; RECLASSIFICATION OF 
THE GRAY BAT FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/10/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU20
_______________________________________________________________________

1768. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; SPECIAL RULE FOR 
THE SOUTHWEST ALASKA DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE NORTHERN SEA 
OTTER (ENHYDRA LUTRIS KENYONI)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/15/06                    71 FR 46864
Final Action Effective          09/14/06                    71 FR 46864

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AI44
RIN: 1018-AU21
_______________________________________________________________________

1769. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE 
ARIZONA DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE CACTUS FERRUGINOUS PYGMY-OWL 
FROM THE FEDERAL LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final rule to delist ADPS, 
remove prop rule to designate 
CH, remove CH designation       04/14/06                    71 FR 19452
Final Rule Effective            05/15/06                    71 FR 19452
Correction to Final rule to 
remove ADPS                     04/27/06                    71 FR 24916

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AI48
RIN: 1018-AU22
_______________________________________________________________________

1770. NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM; MISSION, GOALS, AND PURPOSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/26/06                    71 FR 36403
Final Action Effective          07/26/06                    71 FR 36403

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Carol Carson
Phone: 703 358-2490

Related RIN: Split from 1018-AG46
RIN: 1018-AU24
_______________________________________________________________________

1771. NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM; WILDLIFE-DEPENDENT RECREATION 
(HUNTING AND FISHING, WILDLIFE OBSERVATION AND PHOTOGRAPHY, 
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, AND INTERPRETATION)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/26/06                    71 FR 36418
Final Action Effective          07/21/06                    71 FR 36418

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Tom Reed
Phone: 703 358-2243
Email: tom--reed@fws.gov

James W. Kurth
Phone: 703 358-1744

Related RIN: Split from 1018-AG46
RIN: 1018-AU25
_______________________________________________________________________

1772. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REVISIONS TO THE 
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO PERMITS ISSUED UNDER THE ENDANGERED SPECIES 
ACT

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 13; 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       07/12/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Nancy Green
Phone: 703 358-2105
Fax: 703 358-1735

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Email: nancy--green@fws.gov

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AH93
RIN: 1018-AU29
_______________________________________________________________________

1773. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DISTINCT VERTEBRATE 
POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE MOUNTAIN YELLOW-LEGGED FROG

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM; Reopen Comment            07/03/06                    71 FR 37881
Final Action                    09/14/06                    71 FR 54343
Final Action Effective          10/16/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU30
_______________________________________________________________________

1774. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR ROTA BRIDLED WHITE-EYE

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM; reopening of comment 
period                          05/04/06                    71 FR 26315
Final Action                    09/12/06                    71 FR 53589
Final Action Effective          10/12/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU32
_______________________________________________________________________

1775. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING; 2006-2007 MIGRATORY GAME BIRD HUNTING 
REGULATIONS; STATE FRAMEWORKS, TRIBAL, ALASKA SUBSISTENCE

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM--State fmwks; requests: 
Tribal and AK Spr/Sum. 2007 AK 
Migratory Bird Subsis Harvest 
Proposals                       04/11/06                    71 FR 18562
NPRM; Migratory Bird Hunting, 
Meetings                        05/30/06                    71 FR 30785
NPRM--Supplemental Prop Fwks--
Early Seasons, Meetings         07/28/06                    71 FR 43008
Public Meeting re. NPRM--Prop 
Fmwks--Early Seasons            07/26/06                    71 FR 43008
Public Meeting re. NPRM--Prop 
Fmwks--Early Seasons            07/28/06                    71 FR 43008
NPRM--Prop Fmwks--Late Seasons  08/30/06                    71 FR 43008
NPRM--Tribal Seasons            08/17/06                    71 FR 47461
NPRM--Tribal Seasons Comment 
Period End                      08/28/06
NPRM--Late Seasons              08/24/06                    71 FR 50223
Final Action and Effective Date-
-Early Seasons                  08/29/06                    71 FR 51406
Final Action--Early Season Bags, 
U.S., AK, HI, P.R., V.I.        08/31/06                    71 FR 51930
Final Action--Early Season Bags, 
U.S., AK, HI, P.R., V.I.        09/01/06
NPRM--Late Seasons Comment 
Period End                      09/05/06                    71 FR 50223
Final Action--Tribal Early      09/20/06                    71 FR 55075
Final Action--Late Season Bags  09/22/06                    71 FR 55676
Final Action--Late Seasons      09/22/06                    71 FR 55654
Final Action--Tribal Late       10/02/06                    71 FR 58234

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

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

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

RIN: 1018-AU42
_______________________________________________________________________

1776. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR BRAUNTON'S MILK VETCH AND LYON'S PENCHAETA

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Second NPRM Comment Period End  08/21/06                    71 FR 41410
Final Action                    11/14/06                    71 FR 66374
Final Action Effective          12/14/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU51
_______________________________________________________________________

1777. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR THE CANADA LYNX

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/09/06                    71 FR 66008
Final Action Effective          12/11/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU52

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_______________________________________________________________________

1778. FEDERAL DUCK STAMP CONTEST REGULATIONS; CHANGING FEES, DATES, 
LOCATIONS, ETC.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 91

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/12/06                    71 FR 18697
Final Action                    06/11/06                    71 FR 39011
Final Action Effective          09/18/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Fisher
Phone: 703 358-2007
Fax: 703 358-2009
Email: pat--fisher@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU56
_______________________________________________________________________

1779. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE FLAT-
TAILED HORNED LIZARD AS THREATENED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action--Proposed Rule 
Withdrawal                      06/28/06                    71 FR 36745

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AI51
RIN: 1018-AU58
_______________________________________________________________________

1780. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE 
MARBLED MURRELET FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/09/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Morgan
Phone: 703 358-2061
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: michelle--morgan@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU60
_______________________________________________________________________

1781. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA; 
MAKHNATI ISLAND AREA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/01/06                    71 FR 25528
Final Action                    08/24/06                    71 FR 49997
Final Action Effective          09/25/06                    71 FR 49997

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Theo Matuskowitz
Phone: 907 786-3867
Fax: 907 786-3898
Email: theo--matuskowitz@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU70
_______________________________________________________________________

1782. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR ALABAMA STURGEON

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       07/27/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AU82
_______________________________________________________________________

1783. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE 
COWHEAD LAKE TUI CHUB

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will finalize listing the Cowhead Lake tui chub (Gila 
bicolor vaccaceps) as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. The 
species is a fish found only in Cowhead Slough and connected ditches 
within the bed of Cowhead Lake in northeastern Modoc County, 
California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/30/98                    63 FR 15152
NPRM Comment Period End         05/29/98
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    02/02/00                     65 FR 4940
Final Action; Proposed Rule 
Withdrawn                       10/11/06                    71 FR 59700

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Douglas Krofta, Chief, Branch of Listing, Endangered 
Species Program, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 435, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2527
Fax: 703 358-2434
Email: douglas--krofta@fws.gov

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AE85
RIN: 1018-AV01
BILLING CODE 4310--55--S

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_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage
National Park Service (NPS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1784. MAKING PICTURES, TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS OR SOUND TRACKS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would revise the filming regulations in 43 CFR part 
5 and 36 CFR part 5 to implement Public Law 106-206 (May 26, 2000) by: 
(1) Establishing a reasonable fee for commercial filming activities and 
similar projects; (2) establishing uniform guidelines for commercial 
filming permit programs in agencies of the Department of the Interior 
and the Department of Agriculture; and (3) implementing requirements 
that agencies respond to applicants for commercial filming or still 
photography permits in a timely manner.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: jerry--case@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD30
_______________________________________________________________________

1785. DISPOSITION OF CULTURALLY IDENTIFIABLE HUMAN REMAINS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 3001 et seq

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 10.11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would establish procedures for the disposition of 
culturally identifiable human remains in the possession or control of 
museums or Federal agencies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tim McKeown, National NAGPRA Program officer, 
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 354-2206
Email: tim--mckeown@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD31
_______________________________________________________________________

1786. NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM UNITS IN ALASKA

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 13

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The special regulations for Alaska, 36 CFR part 13, were 
first adopted in 1981 as ``interim guidance.'' While individual 
sections of part 13 have been amended and new sections added since 
1981, there had been no comprehensive effort to revise the general and 
park specific part 13 regulations until a final rule was published on 
January 3, 2005. That was Phase I of a comprehensive revision, and this 
proposed rule is Phase II of the process. Phase II covers a variety of 
diverse actions such as subsistence use of timber, seaweed collection 
in Glacier Bay NP, Alsek River management issues, ORV use in Dry Bay, 
fishing closure at Brooks Camp, managing camping and trail use at Kenai 
Fjords NP, updating definitions, prohibiting motorized vehicles to herd 
wildlife, and establishing wildlife viewing distances in several park 
areas. NPS has committed to seek special regulations in areas where 
they would be appropriate for the effective management of park areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: jerry--case@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD38
_______________________________________________________________________

1787. NATIONAL CAPITOL REGION--PARKING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 460(q); 16 USC 9a

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend the National Capital Region's special 
regulations regarding violations for illegally parked vehicles. The 
amendment will add a provision addressing parking violations when the 
vehicle's driver is absent. Absence of a provision of this type in the 
current regulations has resulted in the dismissal of citations and 
increasing numbers of parking violations. The amendment would create a 
rebuttable prima facie presumption that the registered owner of an 
illegally parked vehicle was the person who committed the violation. 
This is similar to the parking laws of many jurisdictions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: jerry--case@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD40
_______________________________________________________________________

1788. DRY TORTUGAS NATIONAL PARK--SPECIAL REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 410 et seq

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.27

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule implements Public Law 102-525 (16 U.S.C. 
410, et seq.), which established Dry Tortugas National Park and 
abolished Fort Jefferson National Monument. It also implements 
provisions for visitor use and resource protection.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: jerry--case@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD45
_______________________________________________________________________

1789. FIRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE--OFF-ROAD DRIVING REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule would establish standards for eligibility 
and issuance of driving permits for off-road vehicle operation on Fire 
Island National Seashore lands. This rule would also establish limits 
for use such as dates, times of day, and other operational conditions 
for driving off-road on park lands. This rule is necessary so that the 
National Park Service may more effectively manage off-road vehicle use 
and protect park resources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: jerry--case@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD46
_______________________________________________________________________

1790. [bull] LEASEHOLD SURRENDER INTEREST PROVISIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 51

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will streamline the Leasehold Surrender Interest 
(LSI) provisions of 36 CFR Part 51. LSI is the compensable interest NPS 
concessioners obtain in buildings built on park area lands with 
concessioner funds. The proposed amendments have been recommended by 
the NPS Concessions Management Advisory Board, a statutory advisory 
board of professional experts and representatives from the concession 
industry and environmental community.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: jerry--case@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD48
_______________________________________________________________________

1791. [bull] GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will update the provisions governing use of the 
Colorado River and adjoining federally owned lands within Grand Canyon 
National Park. Changes are necessary to make the rule consistent with, 
and to help implement portions of, the park's recently revised Colorado 
River Management Plan. The current rule governs the use of the Colorado 
River within the park upstream from Diamond Creek. In accordance with 
the new Colorado River Management Plan, the updated rule will regulate 
the use of the entire Colorado River and adjoining federally owned 
lands within the park, including the reach of the river from Diamond 
Creek to the boundary between the park and Lake Mead National 
Recreation Area (approximately River Mile 277). The new rule also will 
update or clarify some provisions of the current regulation and will 
delete other provisions as unnecessary.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: jerry--case@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD50
_______________________________________________________________________

1792. [bull] BIG SOUTH FORK NATIONAL RIVER AND REC AREA-OFF ROAD VEHICLE 
USE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will designate trails where off-road vehicles (ORV) 
may be used within Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. 
The rule will cover multiple use trails used by ORVs during big game 
hunting season and trails built and maintained solely for ORV use. 36 
CFR 4.10(b) requires promulgation of a special regulation for all off-
road use in National Recreation Areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: jerry--case@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD51

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_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage
National Park Service (NPS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1793. CURECANTI RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 9a

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.51

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/17/06                    71 FR 13792
NPRM Comment Period End         05/16/06
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: jerry--case@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AC99
_______________________________________________________________________

1794. BOATING AND WATER USE ACTIVITIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 3

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/26/03                    68 FR 51207
NPRM Comment Period End         12/24/03
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: jerry--case@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD07
_______________________________________________________________________

1795. VESSEL MANAGEMENT IN GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 410hh-4

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 13.65

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would modify quotas and operating requirements for 
four types of motorized watercraft in Glacier Bay National Park and 
Preserve. The rulemaking is necessary so that the National Park Service 
may more efficiently manage motorized watercraft use and protect park 
resources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/06/06                    71 FR 10940
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: jerry--case@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD25
_______________________________________________________________________

1796. GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, JAMAICA BAY UNIT, PERSONAL 
WATERCRAFT USE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 460(q); 16 USC 9a

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would designate areas where personal watercraft may 
operate in the Jamaica Bay Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/24/06                     71 FR 9495
NPRM Comment Period End         04/25/06
Final Rule                      12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: jerry--case@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD41
_______________________________________________________________________

1797. GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, SANDY HOOK UNIT, PERSONAL 
WATERCRAFT USE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3; 16 USC 460(q); 16 USC 9a; 16 USC 1

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would designate areas where personal watercraft may 
operate in Gateway National Recreation Area.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/24/06                     71 FR 9488
NPRM Comment Period End         04/25/06
Final Rule                      12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case, Regulatory Program Manager, Department 
of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Room 7241 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: jerry--case@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD42
_______________________________________________________________________

1798. [bull] SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK-BACKCOUNTRY CAMPING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.15

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Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulations concerning backcountry camping and sanitation 
in the Special Regulations for Shenandoah National Park are unnecessary 
as they duplicate the rules and authorities granted to the 
Superintendent for local rulemaking under sections 2.10 and 2.14. 
Removing sections 7.15(a) and (c) will reduce the need for future 
rulemaking requiring Federal Register publication.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jennifer Lee, Department of the Interior, National Park 
Service, 1849 C Street NW., MS 3316 MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 219-1689

RIN: 1024-AD49
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions
National Park Service (NPS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1799. [bull] DISPOSITION OF ABANDONED OR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 2.22

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would correct current regulations to reflect 
requirements for disposition of abandoned and unclaimed property found 
in the Federal Management Regulations at 41 CFR part 102-36 and part 
101-48. Current NPS regulations require unclaimed property to be held 
for 60 days and allow the finder to claim ownership of unclaimed 
(found) property. This is contrary to current Federal Management 
Regulations and GSA and NPS policy. Current regulations require an 
agency to hold abandoned or unclaimed property for 30 days and if not 
claimed by the rightful owner then the property vests with the United 
States and not the finder.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Craig W. Ackerman, Park Manager, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, Oregon Caves National Monument, 19000 
Caves Highway, Cave Junction, OR 97523
Phone: 503 592-2100

RIN: 1024-AD52
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions
National Park Service (NPS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1800. GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.29

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: jerry--case@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AC95
_______________________________________________________________________

1801. NATIVE AMERICAN GRAVES PROTECTION AND REPATRIATION ACT; FUTURE 
APPLICABILITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 10.13

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1024-AD05
_______________________________________________________________________

1802. REVISIONS TO RIGHT-OF-WAY REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 14

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: jerry--case@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD16
_______________________________________________________________________

1803. COST RECOVERY FOR SPECIAL PARK USES

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: jerry--case@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD18

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_______________________________________________________________________

1804. NATIVE AMERICAN HANDICRAFTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 51

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jo A. Pendry
Phone: 202 513-7156
Fax: 202 219-1173

RIN: 1024-AD20
_______________________________________________________________________

1805. GULF ISLANDS NATIONAL SEASHORE: PERSONAL WATERCRAFT USE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.12

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      05/04/06                    71 FR 26232

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: jerry--case@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD21
_______________________________________________________________________

1806. HISTORIC PRESERVATION CERTIFICATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 67

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bryan Mitchell
Phone: 202 354-2078
Fax: 202 371-5197
Email: bryan--mitchell@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD24
_______________________________________________________________________

1807. BACKCOUNTRY USE RESTRICTIONS AT WUPATKI NATIONAL MONUMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.94

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

No Further Action Will Be Taken 
At This Time.                   08/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: jerry--case@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD33
_______________________________________________________________________

1808. OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK SPECIAL REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.28

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: jerry--case@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD35
_______________________________________________________________________

1809. ST. CROIX NATIONAL SCENIC RIVER VESSEL SPEED LIMITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: jerry--case@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD36
_______________________________________________________________________

1810. VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK--SPECIAL REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: jerry--case@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD37
_______________________________________________________________________

1811. MAKING MOTION PICTURES, TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS, OR SOUNDTRACKS ON 
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LANDS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 5.1

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/13/06                    71 FR 19127

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: jerry--case@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD43
_______________________________________________________________________

1812. OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK SPECIAL REGULATIONS--PERSONAL WATERCRAFT USE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.49

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/08/06                    71 FR 53020

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry L. Case
Phone: 202 208-4206
Email: jerry--case@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD44
BILLING CODE 4310--70--S

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_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
_______________________________________________________________________

1813. INDIAN COUNTRY LAW ENFORCEMENT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2802

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 12

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, Tribal

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

RIN: 1076-AE35
_______________________________________________________________________

1814. STANDARDS FOR APPROVING TRIBAL PER CAPITA DISTRIBUTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 117c

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 111

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will provide standards for the review and approval 
of tribal requests for the authority to make per capita distributions 
from tribal funds held in trust by the Secretary of the Interior under 
Public Law 98-164, 25 U.S.C. 117a and 117b.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Daisy West, Tribal Relations Officer, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 513-7626
Fax: 202 219-2327

RIN: 1076-AE45
_______________________________________________________________________

1815. UNCLAIMED MONEYS/WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 116

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will create one account in the Department to hold 
Individual Indian Moneys funds of any account holders who cannot be 
located. It will explain the actions the Department will take to 
determine the current address of an account holder whose whereabouts 
are unknown. It will set forth an account holder's duty to inform the 
Department of a current address. It will authorize the holder of an IIM 
account whose funds have been transferred to the Unknown Moneys account 
to make a claim for the transferred funds at any time.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Counselor to the Assistant Secretary -- 
Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 
1849 C Street NW, MS 4141, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE55
_______________________________________________________________________

1816. GRAZING PERMITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 166

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend the procedures the BIA uses to approve, 
grant, and administer permits for grazing on tribal land, individually 
owned Indian land, and Government land.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Counselor to the Assistant Secretary -- 
Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 
1849 C Street NW, MS 4141, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE57
_______________________________________________________________________

1817. LAND ACQUISITION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; RS 161

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 151; 25 CFR 226

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would address the procedures for and criteria 
against which the Secretary will accept acquisitions of land into trust 
or restricted status on behalf of an individual Indian or tribe.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Counselor to the Assistant Secretary -- 
Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 
1849 C Street NW, MS 4141, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE62
_______________________________________________________________________

1818. TRUST FUND ACCOUNTING AND APPEALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 116 Stat 79; 25 USC 9; 5 USC 553; PL 103-412; PL 107-
153

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 116

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would define the administrative review and appeal 
process for any issues arising from quarterly statements of performance 
or historical statements of account.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/07

[[Page 73470]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Counselor to the Assistant Secretary -- 
Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 
1849 C Street NW, MS 4141, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE65
_______________________________________________________________________

1819. LAW AND ORDER ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 13; 25 USC 2; 25 USC 200; 25 USC 9; 28 Stat 
586; 42 Stat 208; 5 USC 301; RS 463; RS 465

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would update the listing of Courts of Indian 
Offenses (CFR Courts) and add provisions for drug abuse, child abuse, 
and family violence.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Ralph Gonzales, Tribal Relations Specialist, Department 
of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW, 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 513-7629
Fax: 202 208-5113

RIN: 1076-AE67
_______________________________________________________________________

1820. LEASES AND PERMITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 162

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will establish procedures for entering into 
business leases on Indian and Government lands.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Counselor to the Assistant Secretary -- 
Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 
1849 C Street NW, MS 4141, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE73
_______________________________________________________________________

1821. PREFERENCE IN EMPLOYMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 43; 25 USC 44; 5 USC 8336

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Indian Affairs is proposing to revise the 
preference in employment regulations by clarifying the application of 
Indian preference within the Bureau of Indian Affairs and other 
organizations within the Department of the Interior. This revision will 
be consistent with the regulation for the application of Indian 
preference for the Indian Health Service found at 43 CFR 136.41.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Elizabeth Colliflower, Department of the Interior, 
Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 513-7612
Fax: 202 208-5113

RIN: 1076-AE76
_______________________________________________________________________

1822. REVISION OF THE MEMBERSHIP ROLL OF THE EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE OF 
NORTH CAROLINA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 71 Stat 374, sec 2

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 75

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has asked that the 
regulations in part 75 be removed because the Federal Government is not 
involved in the tribe's enrollment process. The enrollment applications 
are filed with the Tribal Enrollment Office, the Tribal Enrollment 
Committee determines an applicant's eligibility, and the Tribal Council 
decides any appeals concerning adverse determinations made by the 
Tribal Enrollment Committee.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Daisy West, Tribal Relations Officer, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 513-7626
Fax: 202 219-2327

RIN: 1076-AE77
_______________________________________________________________________

1823. [bull] GAMING ON TRUST LANDS ACQUIRED AFTER OCTOBER 17, 1988

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 25 USC 2; 25 USC 9; 25 USC 2719

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 292

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would establish procedures that the Secretary will 
use to review tribal applications for trust acquisition of land for 
gaming purposes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal

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

RIN: 1076-AE81

[[Page 73471]]

_______________________________________________________________________

1824. [bull] GENERAL FORESTRY REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2; 25 USC 9; 25 USC 13; 25 USC 406; 25 USC 407; 
25 USC 413; 25 USC 415; 25 USC 466

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 163

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: BIA is revising this rule to make provisions conerning the 
collection of forest management deductions consistent with statutory 
authority.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal

Agency Contact: William Downes, Chief, Division of Forestry, Department 
of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW, Room 4600 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4837

RIN: 1076-AE82
_______________________________________________________________________

1825. [bull] LOAN GUARANTY, INSURANCE, AND INTEREST SUBSIDY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 109-221; 120 Stat 336

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 103

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement amendments to the Indian Financing 
Act, PL 109-221, by adding new provisions to 25 CFR 103. The provisions 
concern allowing loans to nonprofit businesses, guaranteeing loans, and 
compensating a fiscal transfer agent for controlling the sale of 
guaranteed and insured loans in the secondary market.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Woodrow B. Sneed, Financial Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 513-7683

RIN: 1076-AE83
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
_______________________________________________________________________

1826. IRRIGATION PROJECTS AND SYSTEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 385

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 171

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: BIA is revising this rule to incorporate new procedures on 
billing and collection of Government debt. Once these changes are made, 
BIA will publish a new proposed rule for public comment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/05/96                    61 FR 35167
NPRM Comment Period End         09/03/96
Second NPRM                     07/17/06                    71 FR 40450
NPRM Comment Period End         11/14/06
Final Action                    02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Anevski, Civil Engineer, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW, MS 4655 MIB, 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-5480

RIN: 1076-AD44
_______________________________________________________________________

1827. PREPARATION OF ROLLS OF INDIANS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 61

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will add the enrollment eligibility criteria for 
individuals who apply to share in the distribution of Western Shoshone 
Judgment funds. It will also set forth the method for establishing an 
application deadline date.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/19/05                    70 FR 28859
Comment Period End              07/18/05
Final Action                    10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Daisy West, Tribal Relations Officer, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 513-7626
Fax: 202 219-2327

RIN: 1076-AE44
_______________________________________________________________________

1828. HOME-LIVING PROGRAMS AND SCHOOL CLOSURE AND CONSOLIDATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107-110

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 36; 25 CFR 48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: As required by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, the 
Secretary of the Interior has developed regulations using negotiated 
rulemaking that address home-living programs and school closure and 
consolidation. The provisions covering home-living situations address 
home-living staffing, programs, and privacy. The closure and 
consolidation portion of the rule contains procedures for closing, 
consolidating, or substantially curtailing a school.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/12/04                    69 FR 41770
NPRM Comment Period End         11/09/04
Final Action                    02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Catherine Freels, Designated Federal Official, 
Department

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of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 500 Gold Avenue SW., Room 
7202, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505 248-7240

RIN: 1076-AE51
_______________________________________________________________________

1829. PROBATE OF INDIAN ESTATES, EXCEPT FOR MEMBERS OF THE FIVE 
CIVILIZED TRIBES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 36 Stat 856, as amended; secs 1, 2, 36 Stat 855, as 
amended

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend the procedures that the Secretary 
follows to initiate the probate of the trust estate of a deceased 
individual Indian who owned trust or restricted property.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/08/06                    71 FR 45174
NPRM Comment Period End         10/10/06
Final Action                    08/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Counselor to the Assistant Secretary -- 
Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 
1849 C Street NW, MS 4141, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE59
_______________________________________________________________________

1830. TRIBAL PROBATE CODES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2201 - 2211

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will establish procedures for a tribe to obtain the 
Secretary's approval for a tribal probate code.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/08/06                    71 FR 45174
NPRM Comment Period End         10/10/06
Final Action                    06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Counselor to the Assistant Secretary -- 
Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 
1849 C Street NW, MS 4141, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE61
_______________________________________________________________________

1831. TRIBAL ENERGY RESOURCE AGREEMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 109-58

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 224

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement title V, section 503 (Indian 
Energy), of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which requires the Secretary 
to establish and implement an Indian Energy Resource Development 
Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/21/06                    71 FR 48626
NPRM Comment Period End         09/20/06
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Darryl Francois, Office of Indian Energy and Economic 
Development, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 
C Street NW, Washington , DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-7253

RIN: 1076-AE80
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
_______________________________________________________________________

1832. FEE FOR SERVICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 35 Stat 312

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 213

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend procedures to acquire leases, establish 
rent and royalty rates, ensure environmentally sound operations, and 
remove restrictions against alienation on Indian lands.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Counselor to the Assistant Secretary -- 
Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 
1849 C Street NW, MS 4141, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE66
_______________________________________________________________________

1833. OIL AND GAS, GEOTHERMAL, AND SOLID MINERALS AGREEMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2; 25 USC 2101 to 2108; 25 USC 9

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 225

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will be a technical, administrative change to 
clarify the entire subchapter regarding energy and minerals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michele Singer, Counselor to the Assistant Secretary -- 
Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 
1849 C Street NW, MS 4141, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE79

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_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
_______________________________________________________________________

1834. CERTIFICATES OF DEGREE OF INDIAN BLOOD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 70

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Daisy West
Phone: 202 513-7626
Fax: 202 219-2327

RIN: 1076-AD97
_______________________________________________________________________

1835. ALASKA RESUPPLY OPERATION

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 142

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

No Further Action Scheduled     08/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Duncan Brown
Phone: 202 208-4582
Fax: 202 219-2100
Email: duncan--l--brown@ios.doi.gov

RIN: 1076-AE04
_______________________________________________________________________

1836. TRIBAL REVENUE ALLOCATION PLANS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 290

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: George Skibine
Phone: 202 219-4066

RIN: 1076-AE24
_______________________________________________________________________

1837. LEASES AND PERMITS ON INDIAN TRUST AND RESTRICTED LANDS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 162

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Kayla Danks
Phone: 202 208-3615
Fax: 202 219-1065

RIN: 1076-AE36
_______________________________________________________________________

1838. USE OR DISTRIBUTION OF INDIAN JUDGMENT FUNDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 87

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Daisy West
Phone: 202 513-7626
Fax: 202 219-2327

RIN: 1076-AE43
_______________________________________________________________________

1839. APPEALS FROM ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 2

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cathy Wilson
Phone: 602 379-6789
Fax: 602 379-6835

RIN: 1076-AE48
_______________________________________________________________________

1840. CONVEYANCES OF TRUST OR RESTRICTED INDIAN LAND; REMOVAL OF TRUST 
OR RESTRICTED STATUS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 152

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Combined With 1076-AE59         08/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE63
_______________________________________________________________________

1841. LIFE ESTATES AND FUTURE INTERESTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 179

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Combined with 1076-AE59         08/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE64
_______________________________________________________________________

1842. PROBATE OF INDIAN ESTATES--APPEALS TO THE OFFICE OF HEARINGS AND 
APPEALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 4

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Incorporated into 1076-AE59     08/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Michele Singer
Phone: 202 273-4680

RIN: 1076-AE71

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_______________________________________________________________________

1843. INDIAN COUNTRY DETENTION FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 10

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

No Further Action Will Be Taken 08/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter Maybee
Phone: 202 208-5787
Fax: 202 208-6170

RIN: 1076-AE75
BILLING CODE 4310--02--S
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                          Prerule Stage
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1844. REQUIREMENTS FOR MATERIAL, PERSONNEL, AND PIPE HANDLING OPERATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250.108

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: MMS is seeking comments on various approaches to regulating 
operations involving the movement of material, personnel, and pipe on 
the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) facilities. MMS is examining several 
regulatory approaches because material, personnel, and pipe handling 
incidents continue to occur on the OCS on a regular basis. Responses to 
this request will help MMS establish an appropriate regulatory approach 
for improving the safety of these operations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1604
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AD14
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1845. LATE AND OVERPAYMENT INTEREST

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206; 30 CFR 218; 30 CFR 230

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule allows MMS to pay interest on Federal onshore and 
offshore oil and gas royalty overpayments and makes interest charges 
more equitable between the payor and the recipient. Interest will be 
paid on overpayments related to royalty, rent, and estimates resulting 
from sales of Federal onshore and offshore oil and gas production.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Lead Regulatory Specialist, 
Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. 
Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3781
Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC27
_______________________________________________________________________

1846. END-OF-LIFE ROYALTY RELIEF

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 396 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes to amend the circumstances that 
discontinue the existing royalty relief for end-of-life oil and gas 
leases and expands the eligibility criteria for leases to qualify for 
this program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1604
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC58
_______________________________________________________________________

1847. REDUCTION TO ROYALTY RELIEF IN SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The recently published final rule 1010-AC71 created a process 
for certain leases (those that are inadequately helped by our formal 
relief systems) to seek special royalty relief. However overly 
restrictive eligibility criteria may exclude some leases that fulfill 
statutory purposes while redundant criteria may include other leases 
that do not fit statutory purposes. This rule would refine the 
eligibility criteria to include marginal discoveries in the shallow 
water part

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of the Gulf of Mexico that may offer meaningful conservation or 
infrastructure preservation benefits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1604
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AD02
_______________________________________________________________________

1848. LEASING OF SULPHUR OR OIL AND GAS IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will rewrite the existing rules at 30 CFR 
part 256 to make them clearer. The rule has been reorganized and 
streamlined to better reflect the 5-year and lease sale processes as 
they have evolved since the last rewrite in the 1980s. There are few 
substantive changes to the rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jane A. Roberts, Paralegal Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, 
VA 22070
Phone: 703 787-1275

RIN: 1010-AD06
_______________________________________________________________________

1849. PIPELINE SAFETY RULE PHASE I

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250; 43 USC 1331 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Subpart J Safety regulations are 20 years old and technically 
and administratively out of date with MMS policies, practices, and 
safety requirements issued elsewhere in regional notices to lessees 
(NTLs) and letters to lessees (LTLs). This proposed rule is the first 
phase of a planned two-phase update of the regulations. This phase I 
will incorporate the NTLs and LTLs and give the requirements the force 
and weight of law. Additionally, the rule will be rewritten and 
reformatted for added clarity and will incorporate several new pipeline 
design standards to technically update the design information included 
in the current regulation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1604
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AD11
_______________________________________________________________________

1850. OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION RATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend provisions regarding oil and natural 
gas production. This is a complete rewrite of that section and 
addresses issues such as production rates and burning oil and flaring 
and venting natural gas. Currently there are restrictions on production 
rates that are no longer needed and the limits on flaring and venting 
natural gas are open to interpretation. The proposed rule would 
eliminate most restrictions on production rates and clarify flaring and 
venting limits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1604
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AD12
_______________________________________________________________________

1851. RIGHTS OF USE AND EASEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would extend existing bonding requirements of 
Rights of Use and Easement holders to cover decommissioning. Most 
rights of use and easement holders need bonding to cover their 
obligations, so this will not increase the cost for them. This rule 
changes the length of time that the bond must be kept in place. The 
other changes clarify existing provisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1604
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AD13
_______________________________________________________________________

1852. SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

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CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: MMS is seeking comments on regulatory options for the 
development of safety and environmental management systems (SEMS) for 
operations conducted on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) under MMS 
jurisdiction. The options range from voluntary implementation to 
establishment of a 12-element program. MMS believes that effective use 
of SEMS would improve safety and environmental performance on the OCS. 
Comments on the options will help MMS determine the best approach for 
integrating SEMS into its regulatory program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/22/06                    71 FR 29277
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/23/06
NPRM                            11/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Bud Danenberger, Department of the Interior, Minerals 
Management Service, 381 Eldon Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1598

RIN: 1010-AD15
_______________________________________________________________________

1853. OPEN AND NONDISCRIMINATORY MOVEMENT OF OIL AND GAS AS REQUIRED BY 
THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LANDS ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1863

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 270

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) requires 
pipelines to provide open and non-discriminatory access to shippers of 
production. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has 
historically enforced this provision through its enforcement of the 
Natural Gas Act (NGA) and the Interstate Commerce Act. Beginning in the 
1990s, FERC began relinquishing NGA jurisdiction over some of these 
pipelines. FERC contended it still maintained authority under OCSLA, 
however, the Courts have ruled otherwise. In order to provide shippers 
with a methodology to file complaints alleging denial of access or 
discriminatory access, MMS is proposing regulations to fill this 
regulatory gap.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Scott Ellis, Department of the Interior, Minerals 
Management Service, P.O. Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225
Phone: 303 275-7125

RIN: 1010-AD17
_______________________________________________________________________

1854. REDUCTION IN OIL AND GAS ROYALTY RATES IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL 
SHELF UNDER THE DEEP WATER ROYALTY RELIEF ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 203; 30 CFR 260

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Currently MMS regulations state that a lease is not entitled 
to royalty suspension volume (RSV) if the lease is in a field that 
included a lease that produced before Deep Water Royalty Relief Act. A 
recent court decision held that MMS had no authority to deny royalty 
relief based on those circumstances. Also, where an eligible lease was 
placed on a field with other eligible leases, MMS regulations require 
that all eligible leases share the one RSV. The court held MMS has no 
authority to impose this restriction. Rulemaking is necessary to 
conform the regulations to the court decision.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1604
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AD29
_______________________________________________________________________

1855. ALTERNATE ENERGY-RELATED USES ON THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 285

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking is required by section 388 of the Energy 
Policy Act of 2005. This rule will establish a cohesive Federal 
permitting process for alternate energy-related uses on the Outer 
Continental Shelf (OCS), including renewable energy development, and 
for alternate uses of existing OCS platforms. It will establish 
procedures for revenue sharing with affected States and granting access 
to the OCS for alternate energy-related uses.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/30/05                    70 FR 77345
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/28/06
NPRM                            02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Amy White, Department of the Interior, Minerals 
Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1536

RIN: 1010-AD30
_______________________________________________________________________

1856. DEEP GAS AND OFFSHORE ALASKA PROVISIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 109-190

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 3, 2006.

Abstract: This rule implements three new royalty relief incentives 
specified by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (PL 109-190). The new 
incentives are: (1) A royalty suspension volume of 35 BCF for gas 
produced from ultra deep (20,000 feet or more subsea) reservoirs

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on shallow water leases in the Gulf of Mexico; (2) Extension of at 
least the existing deep gas incentives plus the new ultra deep gas 
incentive to leases in the Gulf located in water depths between 200 and 
400 meters of water; and (3) Provision of pre-production royalty relief 
to leases offshore Alaska when it is necessary to promote development, 
increased production, or production of marginal resources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/07
Final Rule                      08/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1604
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AD33
_______________________________________________________________________

1857. REVENUE SHARING FOR ALTERNATIVE USES ON THE OUTER CONTINENTAL 
SHELF

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 109-190

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 285

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements section 388(a)(2)(B) of the Energy 
Policy Act of 2005. The law requires DOI (MMS) to establish a formula 
for equitable distribution of 8(g) revenue (27 percent of Federal 
royalties) among States within 15 miles of the geographic center of a 
project for alternative energy projects.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/07
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Marshall B. Rose, Department of the Interior, Minerals 
Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1536
Fax: 703 787-1141
Email: marshall.rose@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AD34
_______________________________________________________________________

1858. [bull] VALUATION OF COAL FOR ADVANCE ROYALTY PURPOSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 109-58

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206; 43 CFR 3483

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking would comply with a requirement of the Energy 
Policy Act of 2005, which changes the way coal is valued on Federal 
leases for purposes of determining advance royalty in lieu of continued 
operations. This rulemaking would update the regulations to implement 
this change in the governing law.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Lead Regulatory Specialist, 
Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. 
Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3781
Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AD37
_______________________________________________________________________

1859. [bull] ROYALTY CREDITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 109-58

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Current regulations do not inform lessees how to obtain and 
account for royalty credits. Therefore, regulations are needed to 
prescribe procedures for lessees to use and account for credits for 
various leasing and royalty obligations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Lead Regulatory Specialist, 
Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. 
Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3781
Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AD38
_______________________________________________________________________

1860. [bull] INCREASE IN MAXIMUM DAILY CIVIL PENALTY AMOUNT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250; 30 CFR 253

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule complies with the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (Pub.L. 
101-380, section 8201) that requires adjustment of civil penalty 
amounts based upon the Consumer Price Index.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joanne McCammon, Department of the Interior, Minerals 
Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20070
Phone: 703 787-1292

RIN: 1010-AD40
_______________________________________________________________________

1861. [bull] CHANGING PROPRIETARY TERM OF CERTAIN GEOPHYSICAL 
INFORMATION

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

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 251

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Certain vintage geophysical information can have an enhanced 
value by processing or reprocessing. Under current regulations, when 
MMS retains this information, the permittee or third party has 5 years 
or less to benefit from this processing or

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reprocessing before the proprietary term expires. Early release of such 
valuable information could cost the industry considerable sums of 
money. The proprietary term can be extended only via rulemaking. This 
rule would propose changes to the requirements governing release of 
this information.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dave Zinzer, Department of the Interior, Minerals 
Management Service, 341 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20070-4817
Phone: 703 787-1515

RIN: 1010-AD41
_______________________________________________________________________

1862. [bull] OIL AND GAS AND SULPHUR OPERATIONS IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL 
SHELF (OCS) -- CORRECTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 UCS 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250; 30 CFR 251; 30 CFR 260; 30 CFR 270

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These correcting amendments would make minor technical 
changes to regulations that will correct various citations; 
typographical errors; as well as correct MMS form titles/numbers in 30 
CFR 250.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cheryl Blundon, Department of the Interior, Minerals 
Management Service, 341 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20070-4817
Phone: 703 787-1607
Fax: 703-787-1555
Email: cheryl.blundon@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AD42
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1863. TAKES VS. ENTITLEMENTS REPORTING

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1001 et seq; 30 USC 1701 et seq; 30 USC 181 et 
seq; 30 USC 351 et seq; 31 USC 9701 et seq; 43 USC 1301 et seq; 43 USC 
1331 et seq; 5 USC 301 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 205

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule addresses reporting and payment requirements for 
production removed and sold from a Federal lease, unit participating 
area, or communitization agreement beginning September 1996.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/29/05                    70 FR 71421
2nd ANPRM                       04/07/06                    71 FR 17774
ANPRM Comment Period End        06/06/06
Final Action                    07/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Lead Regulatory Specialist, 
Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. 
Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3781
Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC29
_______________________________________________________________________

1864. VALUATION OF OIL FROM INDIAN LEASES

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 61 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1010-AD00
_______________________________________________________________________

1865. PROTECTION OF MARINE MAMMALS AND ENDANGERED SPECIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would revise subpart B to require lessees to 
provide information on the requirements of the Endangered Species Act 
(ESA) and the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). It identifies 
environmental, monitoring, and mitigation information that lessees must 
submit with exploration and development and production. The proposed 
rule would ensure that lessees conduct their activities in a manner 
consistent with the provisions of the ESA and MMPA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/06/05                    70 FR 52953
NPRM Comment Period End         11/07/05
Final Rule                      12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1604
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AD10
_______________________________________________________________________

1866. REVISIONS TO RULES GOVERNING PLATFORMS AND STRUCTURES AND 
PIPELINES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed revisions are necessary because of aging OCS 
infrastructure and the movement of OCS facilities into deeper waters 
through the use of new technology. These proposed revisions would 
require lease operators and pipeline

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right-of-way holders to: (1) Submit information on the structural 
integrity of their OCS platforms; (2) submit an inspection program to 
MMS yearly; (3) provide additional information if they propose using 
unbonded flexible pipe or install pipeline risers on floating 
platforms. The proposed rule, at the request of industry, incorporates 
an industry-developed document into our regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/03/06                    71 FR 37874
NPRM Comment Period End         09/01/06
Final Action                    04/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry Ake, Department of the Interior, Minerals 
Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20070
Phone: 703 787-1567

RIN: 1010-AD18
_______________________________________________________________________

1867. OIL AND GAS WELL CEMENTING REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250.198; 30 CFR 250.415

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: MMS is proposing to incorporate by reference the First 
Edition of the American Petroleum Institute's Recommended Practice for 
Cementing Shallow Water Flow Zones in Deep Water Wells (API RP 65) into 
its regulations. This action will establish a series of best cementing 
practices for lessees to evaluate when cementing wells in deep water 
areas of the OCS that are prone to shallow water flow.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/22/06                    71 FR 29280
NPRM Comment Period End         07/21/06
Final Action                    02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1604
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AD19
_______________________________________________________________________

1868. REPORTING AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2107; 25 USC 396; 30 USC 1023; 30 USC 1751(a); 
30 USC 189; 30 USC 190; 30 USC 359; 31 USC 3716; 43 USC 1334; 44 USC 
3505(a); 5 USC 301 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206; 30 CFR 210; 30 CFR 216; 30 CFR 218

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend current reporting requirements to 
delete references to old reports, designations, systems, and codes; and 
add new ones as needed. MMS faces substantial risk if it does not 
provide regulatory authority for the current reporting scheme.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/07/06                    71 FR 38545
Final Action                    03/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Lead Regulatory Specialist, 
Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. 
Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3781
Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AD20
_______________________________________________________________________

1869. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE FOR OIL AND GAS AND SULPHUR 
OPERATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule incorporates the new editions of 11 American 
Petroleum Institute documents and 9 measurement standards. All of these 
documents are currently incorporated by reference in regulations 
governing oil and gas and sulfur operations in the OCS. Additionally, 
the final rule incorporates the reaffirmed edition of 27 measurement 
documents currently incorporated by reference. MMS looked at the non-
rulemaking alternative of taking no action. This rule is important 
because it will provide the oil and gas industry with uniform 
guidelines and up-to-date requirements for design, construction, 
operation, and maintenance of equipment OCS facilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Wilbon A. Rhone, Department of the Interior, Minerals 
Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1587

RIN: 1010-AD24
_______________________________________________________________________

1870. GEOTHERMAL VALUATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 202; 30 CFR 206; 30 CFR 210; 30 CFR 212

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The current MMS regulations for geothermal valuation and 
reporting must be changed to implement the recently passed Energy 
Policy Act of 2005. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 changes the 
methodology for geothermal valuation and simplifies the calculations 
for geothermal resources, for both direct use and electrical-generation 
purposes

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/21/06                    71 FR 41515
Final Rule                      12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Lead Regulatory Specialist, 
Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. 
Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-0165

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Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3781
Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AD32
_______________________________________________________________________

1871. [bull] DEBT COLLECTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 89-508

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 218

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Current MMS regulations do not contain a debt collection rule 
as required by the Federal Claims Collection Act of 1966 (Pub. L. 89-
508, 80 Stat. 308), as amended by the Debt Collection Act of 1982 and 
the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996. This rulemaking will 
satisfy those statutory requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Lead Regulatory Specialist, 
Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. 
Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3781
Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AD36
_______________________________________________________________________

1872. [bull] INCREASE IN MAXIMUM DAILY CIVIL PENALTY AMOUNT

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: PL 101-380

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250; 30 CFR 253

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule complies with the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 by 
establishing procedures for adjusting civil penalty amounts based upon 
the Consumer Price Index.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joanne McCammon, Department of the Interior, Minerals 
Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20070
Phone: 703 787-1292

RIN: 1010-AD39
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1873. PREPAYMENT OF ROYALTIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1735

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule allows payors to prepay royalty in lieu of monthly 
royalty payments for their marginal properties with approval from the 
affected States. It will establish the criteria used by payors, States, 
and MMS to calculate, report, and monitor royalty prepayments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Lead Regulatory Specialist, 
Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. 
Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3781
Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC31
_______________________________________________________________________

1874. FEDERAL SODIUM AND POTASSIUM VALUATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will: (1) Create valuation rules for sodium and 
potassium minerals, which are currently subject to generic regulations 
governing solid minerals; (2) make existing rules more specific and 
clear. This rule would affect all lessees because they would have to 
comply when computing Federal production royalties.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Lead Regulatory Specialist, 
Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 302B2, P.O. 
Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3781
Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AD21

[[Page 73481]]

_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1875. INCIDENT REPORTING

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/17/06                    71 FR 19640
Final Action Effective          07/17/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray
Phone: 703 787-1604
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC57
_______________________________________________________________________

1876. PROPRIETARY TERMS AND DATA DISCLOSURE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250; 30 CFR 251

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/30/06                    71 FR 16033
Final Action Effective          05/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray
Phone: 703 787-1604
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC81
_______________________________________________________________________

1877. DATA RELEASE AND DEFINITIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 subpart A

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/25/06                    71 FR 23858
Final Action Effective          05/25/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray
Phone: 703 787-1604
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC99
_______________________________________________________________________

1878. PROVIDING CONTACT INFORMATION TO MMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 290

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/31/06                    71 FR 51749

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3781
Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AD22
_______________________________________________________________________

1879. COST RECOVERY FOR PLANS, PERMITS, AND INSPECTIONS FOR OIL AND GAS 
OPERATIONS IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/19/06                    71 FR 40904
Final Action Effective          09/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Angela Mazzullo
Phone: 703 787-1691

RIN: 1010-AD23
_______________________________________________________________________

1880. DEBT COLLECTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 218

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/14/06                    71 FR 46398

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3781
Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AD35
BILLING CODE 4310--MR--S
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)
_______________________________________________________________________

1881. ABANDONED COAL REFUSE SITES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 786; 30 CFR 829; 30 CFR 701

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OSM intends to propose new rules governing permitting and 
performance standards for the recovery of coal from abandoned coal 
refuse piles. The rules are required to implement section 2503(e) of 
the Energy Policy Act of 1992.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Art Abbs, Birmingham Field Office Director, Department 
of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 
135 Gemini Circle, Suite 215, Homewood, AL 35209
Phone: 205 290-7282
Email: aabs@osmre.gov

Andrew DeVito, Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining 
Reclamation and Enforcement, Washington, DC 22222
Phone: 202 208-2701
Email: adevito@osmre.gov

RIN: 1029-AB70

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_______________________________________________________________________

1882. PLACEMENT OF EXCESS SPOIL

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 62 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1029-AC04
_______________________________________________________________________

1883. [bull] PERMIT APPLICATION PACKAGES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 3o USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 740; 30 CFR, 942; 30 CFR 947

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OSM is proposing revisions to its regulations governing the 
number of copies of a permit application that must be submitted to OSM. 
The number is being reduced to one original and two copies in order to 
conform to OMB regulations at 5 CFR 1320.5(d)(2)(iii). Since our 
submission requirements are found in our regulations, rulemaking is 
required to make the change.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Trelease, Department of the Interior, Office of 
Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 Constitution Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2783
Email: jtreleas@osmre.gov

RIN: 1029-AC51
_______________________________________________________________________

1884. [bull] OWNERSHIP, CONTROL, AND TRANSFER, ASSIGNMENT, OR SALE OF 
PERMIT RIGHTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 701; 30 CFR 773; 30 CFR 774; 30 CFR 778; 30 CFR 
843; 30 CFR 847

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend the definitions pertaining to 
ownership, control, and transfer, assignment, or sale of permit rights 
and revise OSM's regulatory provisions governing permit eligibility 
determinations; improvidently issued permits; ownership or control 
challenges; post-permit issuance actions and requirements; transfer, 
assignment or sale of permit rights; application and permit 
information; and alternative enforcement.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Earl Bandy, Department of the Interior, Office of 
Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 2679 Regency Road, 
Lexington, KY 40503
Phone: 859 260-8427
Email: ebandy@osmre.gov

RIN: 1029-AC52
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)
_______________________________________________________________________

1885. REVEGETATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 816

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise the topsoil replacement and 
revegetation standards. The revisions will encourage species diversity 
on reclaimed lands, remove a possible impediment to the use of woody 
vegetation in revegetating mined land, and provide similar revegetation 
success standards in both areas of more than 26 inches of precipitation 
and in areas of less than 26 inches of precipitation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/17/05                    70 FR 13076
Final Rule                      12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jim Fulton, Chief, Denver Field Division, Department of 
the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 
1999 Broadway, Suite 3320, Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303 844-1400
Email: jfulton@osmre.gov

RIN: 1029-AC02
_______________________________________________________________________

1886. FEE ALLOCATION RULE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 870; 30 CFR 872

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule sets forth the criteria and procedures that we are 
proposing to use to establish fees under the abandoned mine reclamation 
program provisions of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 
1977 (SMCRA). The fixed-rate fees established under SMCRA expire soon. 
However, SMCRA requires that, for coal produced after the expiration 
date, a new fee rate be established to continue to provide for 
transfers from the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund to the Combined 
Benefit Fund. This proposed rule would implement that requirement. We 
are also proposing to revise our regulations governing allocation and 
disposition of the fees collected and of other AML Fund income.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/17/04
Final Action                    08/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dennis Rice, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2829

[[Page 73483]]

Email: drice@osmre.gov

RIN: 1029-AC47
_______________________________________________________________________

1887. TENNESSE FEDERAL PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 942

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OSM intends to propose revisions to its regulations governing 
surface coal mining operations in the state of Tennessee. The revisions 
would: (1) Provide an alternative bonding mechanism for the treatment 
of acid mine drainage and (2) revise other requirements for the amount 
of ground cover required during revegetation when the postmining land 
use is wildlife habitat, undeveloped land, recreation use, or forest 
land. The proposed revisions should promote reforestation of mined land 
in Tennessee.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/06/06                    71 FR 17682
Final Action                    02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Tim Dieringer, Field Office Director, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 710 
Locust Street, 2nd Floor, Knoxville, TN 37902
Phone: 865-545-4103
Email: tdieringer@osmre.gov

RIN: 1029-AC50
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)
_______________________________________________________________________

1888. [bull] INDIAN LANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 700; 30 CFR 740; 30 CFR 750

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OSM regulates mining on Indian lands and the state regulates 
mining on non-Indian lands. OSM proposes to amend its regulations to 
clarify that the definition if ``Indian lands'' at 30 CFR 700.5 
includes individual Indian trust allotments located within an approved 
tribal land consolidation area. The proposed clarification was required 
under the terms of a settlement agreement between the Department of the 
Interior and the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe to settle the tribes' 
challenges to a May 1989 Indian lands rulemaking. OSM has developed a 
preliminary draft rule that specifies that allotted lands would qualify 
as Indian lands for purposes of the Surface Mining Control and 
Reclamation Act when OSM determines, on a case-by-case basis, that the 
allotments are supervised by an Indian tribe.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/19/99                     64 FR 8464
NPRM Comment Period End         06/21/99                    64 FR 18585
Final Action                    12/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vermell Davis, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2802
Email: gvdavis@osmre.gov

RIN: 1029-AC53
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)
_______________________________________________________________________

1889. FINANCIAL ASSURANCES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 773; 30 CFR 780; 30 CFR 784; 30 CFR 800

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Dennis Rice
Phone: 202 208-2829
Email: drice@osmre.gov

RIN: 1029-AC05
_______________________________________________________________________

1890. OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 701; 30 CFR 773; 30 CFR 774; 30 CFR 778; 30 CFR 
843; 30 CFR 847

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Earl Bandy
Phone: 859 260-8427
Email: ebandy@osmre.gov

RIN: 1029-AC08
BILLING CODE 4310--05--S

[[Page 73484]]

_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                          Prerule Stage
Bureau of Reclamation (RB)
_______________________________________________________________________

1891. REGULATING NON-CONTRACT USE OF COLORADO RIVER WATER IN THE LOWER 
BASIN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 373; 43 USC 485; 43 USC 617; 5 USC 552

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 415

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule is needed to prevent non-contract use of Colorado 
River water and motivate non-contract well users to sign subcontracts 
authorizing them to use water. Arizona, California, and Nevada all 
recognize that action is necessary to stop non-contract use of Colorado 
River water in the Lower Basin. There is no viable alternative to a 
rule for addressing non-contract use.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/00/06
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Margot Selig, Regional Economist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Box 61470, Boulder City, NV 89006-1470
Phone: 702 293-8192

RIN: 1006-AA50
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Reclamation (RB)
_______________________________________________________________________

1892. IMPLEMENATION OF THE TRUCKEE RIVER OPERATING AGREEMENT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 104 Stat 3294

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 419

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement the Truckee River Operating 
Agreement in accordance with the Truckee-Carson-Pyramid Lake Water 
Rights Settlement Act of 1990. The Agreement's primary purposes are to 
modify reservoir operations in the Truckee River basin, enhance 
conditions for threatened and endangered fish species, increase drought 
protection, improve water quality, and enhance stream flows. The 
Agreement was signed by the Department of the Interior, the States of 
California and Nevada, the Truckee Meadows Water Authority, and the 
Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth Parr, Manager, Special Projects, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Lahontan Basin Area Office, 705 
North Plaza Street, Room 320, Carson City, NV 89701-4015
Phone: 775 882-3436

RIN: 1006-AA48
_______________________________________________________________________

1893. USE OF RECLAMATION LAND, FACILITIES, AND WATER BODIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 373; 43 USC 387; 43 USC 395; 43 USC 9701

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 429

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise the current regulations to clarify and 
streamline the procedures for processing rights-of-use applications. 
The revision will: (1) Incorporate changes to Office of Management and 
Budget Circular A-25; (2) Clarify what are authorized uses of lands, 
facilities, and water bodies; (3) Expand methods for establishing the 
value of the rights of use; (4) Outline a process for applying for a 
right of use; and (5) Add a requirement to use Reclamation's form 7-
2540, for short-term uses, and SF 299 for long-term uses, in accordance 
with the President's Memorandum on Improving Broadband Deployment on 
Federal Lands.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marian Mather, Policy Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Denver Federal Center - 84-5300, 
Denver, CO 80225
Phone: 303 445-2895
Fax: 303 445-6690
Email: mmather@do.usbr.gov

RIN: 1006-AA51
_______________________________________________________________________

1894. [bull] INCLUSION OF HOOVER DAM UNDER 43 CFR PART 423

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 373b; 16 USC 460

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 421; 43 CFR 423

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would include Hoover Dam within the applicability 
of the recently-issued ``Public Conduct on Bureau of Reclamation 
Facilities, Lands, and Waterbodies'' (43 CFR part 423), which currently 
applies to all Reclamation facilities except Hoover Dam. Reclamation 
initially decided not to include the Hoover Dam area under the new rule 
because that area was already subject to an existing public conduct 
rule. However, Reclamation has since determined that, primarily for 
reasons of consistency in agency-wide law enforcement, it will be 
preferable to make all Reclamation projects subject to the same set of 
public conduct regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary Anderson, Policy Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, P.O. Box 25007, Denver, CO 80225-0007
Phone: 303 445-2891
Email: ganderson@do.usbr.gov

RIN: 1006-AA52

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Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions
Bureau of Reclamation (RB)
_______________________________________________________________________

1895. PUBLIC CONDUCT ON BUREAU OF RECLAMATION FACILITIES, LANDS, AND 
WATERBODIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 423; 43 CFR 429

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      04/17/06                    71 FR 19790

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary Anderson
Phone: 303 445-2891

RIN: 1006-AA45
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_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                          Prerule Stage
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
_______________________________________________________________________

1896. [bull] NONCOMPETITIVE LEASING: FRINGE ACREAGE LEASES AND LEASE 
MODIFICATIONS

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

Legal Authority: 30 USC 181 et seq

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3510

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend the procedures for phosphate lease 
modifications to allow adjustments of lease boundaries to facilitate 
the ultimate maximum recovery of mineral deposits within a lease, 
consistent with the protection and use of other natural resources and 
the protection and preservation of the environment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For Public Comments:
www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: George F. Brown, Assistant Director, Fluid Leasable 
Minerals, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1800 C 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 653-2127

RIN: 1004-AD91
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
_______________________________________________________________________

1897. MINING CLAIMS UNDER THE GENERAL MINING LAW; SURFACE MANAGEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 21 et seq; 43 USC 1701 et seq

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3800

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will determine whether or to what degree the 
Department of the Interior will charge fair market value for the 
surface use of unclaimed lands and lands where claims have been 
determined to be invalid for mining activities involving locatable 
minerals under the Mining Law.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Scott Haight, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Land Management, P.O. Box 1160, Lewistown, MT 59547
Phone: 406 538-1930
Email: scott--haight@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD69
_______________________________________________________________________

1898. OIL AND GAS LEASING IN THE NATIONAL PETROLEUM RESERVE--ALASKA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1733; 43 USC 1740; 43 USC 6508

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3130

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will establish new administrative procedures for 
the efficient transfer, consolidation, segregation, suspension, and 
unitization of Federal leases in the National Petroleum Reserve in 
Alaska. It will implement section 347 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Greg Noble, Chief, Energy Branch, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, AK-941, 6881 Abbott Loop, 
Anchorage, AK 99507-2599
Phone: 907 267-1429

RIN: 1004-AD78
_______________________________________________________________________

1899. MINERAL LANDS AVAILABLE FOR LOCATING LODE AND PLACER MINING CLAIMS 
AND MILL AND TUNNEL SITES; SPECIAL LAWS IN ADDITION TO FLPMA THAT 
REQUIRE RECORDING OR NOTICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 122; 30 USC 22 et seq; 30 USC 521 to 525; 30 
USC 611 to 615; 30 USC 621 to 625; 43 USC 1201; 43 USC 299

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3710; 43 CFR 3720; 43 CFR 3730; 43 CFR 3810; 43 
CFR 3820; 43 CFR 3830; 43 CFR 3839

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend the regulations on locating, filing, and 
maintaining mining claims or sites by consolidating the remaining 
provisions scattered in various portions of Groups 3700 and 3800 that 
address lands available for location of mining claims

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or sites, and certain statutes requiring a mining claimant to meet them 
in order to maintain claim.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For Public Comments:
www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Roger A. Haskins, Mining Engineer, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., 501 LS, 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-0355
Fax: 202 653-7397
Email: roger--haskins@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD79
_______________________________________________________________________

1900. RIGHTS-OF-WAY, PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES; RIGHTS-OF-WAY UNDER THE 
MINERAL LEASING ACT; LINEAR RIGHT-OF-WAY RENTAL PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740; PL 109-58, Energy Policy Act of 2005, sec 
367

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2800; 43 CFR 2880

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 8, 2006.
Final rule required by Energy Policy Act of 2005, Sec. 267, by August 
8, 2006.

Abstract: This advance notice of proposed rulemaking will seek public 
comments and suggestions on how to update the linear right-of-way 
payment schedule covering most linear rights-of-way granted under 
section 28 of the Mineral Leasing Act and title V of the Federal Land 
Policy and Management Act for facilities such as power lines, fiber 
optic lines, pipelines, roads, and ditches.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/27/06                    71 FR 24836
NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For Public Comments:
www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Ron Montagna, Supervisory Realty Specialist, Department 
of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., 1000 LS, 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7782
Fax: 202 452-7708
Email: ron--montana@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD87
_______________________________________________________________________

1901. [bull] OIL SHALE LEASING AND OPERATIONS

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 63 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1004-AD90
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
_______________________________________________________________________

1902. OIL AND GAS ONSHORE ORDER NO. 1

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3164

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would clarify the schedule for submitting 
and processing applications, define terms used, and introduce concepts 
that will make filing and processing more efficient. BLM does not 
intend to add significant new requirements. The rule is a joint rule 
with the U.S. Forest Service.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/27/05                    70 FR 43349
Commend Period Extended         08/26/05                    70 FR 50262
Second NPRM                     03/13/06                    71 FR 12656
Comment Period End              04/12/06
Final Rule                      12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Burd, Natural Resource Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, MS 501 LS1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5017

RIN: 1004-AD59
_______________________________________________________________________

1903. PERMITS FOR RECREATION ON PUBLIC LANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 460l-6a; 43 USC 1740; P L 108-447

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2930

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will implement the Federal Lands Recreation 
Enhancement Act of 2004 (the Act), which replaces the permit fee 
authority of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act, by changing the 
authority references in the regulations. The rule will also establish a 
$100 maximum penalty for a first offender's failure to pay a recreation 
fee, in accordance with the Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/22/05                    70 FR 70570
Commend Period Extended         01/18/06                     71 FR 2899
NPRM Comment Period End         01/24/06
Comment Period End              03/20/06
Final Rule                      12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Anthony Bobo, Recreation Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street N.W., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-0333
Fax: 202 452-7709
Email: anthony--bobo@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD68

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1904. SEGREGATION OF LANDS PROPOSED FOR SALE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2091; 43 CFR 2710

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: BLM is issuing this final rule to extend the time period for 
land segregations from 270 days to 2 years to facilitate the processing 
of land sales applications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff O. Holdren, Deputy Group Manager, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7779
Fax: 202 452-7708
Email: jeff--holdren@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD74
_______________________________________________________________________

1905. GEOTHERMAL RESOURCE LEASING; GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES UNIT AGREEMENTS: 
UNPROVEN AREAS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1001 et seq; 43 USC 1740; PL 109-58, Energy 
Policy Act of 2005, sec 221 et seq

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3200; 43 CFR 3280

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule will implement changes in geothermal leasing and 
geothermal unitization regulations--an all competitive leasing system, 
new royalty and fee structures, and production incentives--required by 
the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and will also include some other 
technical changes. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Act), subtitle B, 
Geothermal Energy, requires new regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/21/06                    71 FR 41542
NPRM Comment Period End         09/19/06
Final Rule                      12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For Public Comments:
www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Kermit Witherbee, National Geothermal Program Manager, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street 
NW., 501 LS, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-0385
Fax: 202 452-0386
Email: kermit--witherbee@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD86
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
_______________________________________________________________________

1906. GRAZING ADMINISTRATION--EXCLUSIVE OF ALASKA

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4100

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/12/06                    71 FR 39401

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ted Hudson
Phone: 202 452-5042
Fax: 202 653-5287
Email: ted--hudson@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD42
_______________________________________________________________________

1907. ALASKA NATIVE VETERAN ALLOTMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2568

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      09/14/06                    71 FR 54199
Final Rule Effective            10/16/06                    71 FR 56225

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mike Haskins
Phone: 907 271-3351

RIN: 1004-AD60
_______________________________________________________________________

1908. MARGINAL OIL/GAS ROYALTY RATE REDUCTION PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3103.4-2

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn-No Further Action 
Scheduled at This Time          08/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rudy Baier
Phone: 202 653-2153

RIN: 1004-AD65
_______________________________________________________________________

1909. PUBLIC LANDS AND RESOURCES; LAW ENFORCEMENT--CRIMINAL; RECREATION 
PROGRAMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 9268

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn-no Action Expected 
Before Summer 2007              08/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Felicia Probert
Phone: 208 387-5131
Fax: 208 387-5136
Email: felicia.probert@nifc.blm.gov

Keith Aller
Phone: 202 501-4819
Fax: 202 502-2582
Email: keith--aller@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD66

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1910. HEAVY OIL ROYALTY REDUCTION PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3103

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn-No Further Action 
Scheduled at This Time          08/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State

Agency Contact: Rudy Baier
Phone: 202 653-2153

RIN: 1004-AD67
_______________________________________________________________________

1911. SALES OF FOREST PRODUCTS; PREPARATION FOR SALE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 5420

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/26/06                    71 FR 30291

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenny W. McDaniel
Phone: 202 452-5097
Fax: 202 452-7702
Email: kenny--mcdaniel@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD70
_______________________________________________________________________

1912. OIL AND GAS; COMBINED HYDROCARBONS LEASING; TAR SANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3141

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      05/18/06                    71 FR 28778

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ron Teseneer
Phone: 202 452-5094
Fax: 202 653-7397
Email: ron--teseneer@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD76
_______________________________________________________________________

1913. GAS HYDRATE PRODUCTION INCENTIVES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3100

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM Comment Period End        04/07/06
Withdrawn by a finding under 
Section 353 of the Energy Policy 
Act.                            08/04/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas J. Zelenka
Phone: 202 452-0334
Email: thomas--zelenka@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD81
_______________________________________________________________________

1914. ENHANCED OIL AND NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION THROUGH CARBON DIOXIDE 
INJECTION

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3100

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM Comment Period End        04/07/06
Withdrawn by a Finding Under 
Section 354 of the Energy Policy 
Act                             08/04/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas J. Zelenka
Phone: 202 452-0334
Email: thomas--zelenka@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD82
_______________________________________________________________________

1915. RIGHTS-OF-WAY, PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES; RIGHTS-OF-WAY UNDER THE 
MINERAL LEASING ACT

Priority: Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2800; 43 CFR 2880

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - no further action 
expected before mid-2007        08/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kelly D. Odom
Phone: 202 452-5028
Fax: 202 653-5287
Email: kelly--odom@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD84
_______________________________________________________________________

1916. SALES: FEDERAL LAND POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2710

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - no action expected 
before Summer 2007.             08/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff O. Holdren
Phone: 202 452-7779
Fax: 202 452-7708
Email: jeff--holdren@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD88
_______________________________________________________________________

1917. COLOR-OF-TITLE AND OMITTED LANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2540

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn-No Action Expected 
Before Summer 2007              08/01/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff O. Holdren
Phone: 202 452-7779
Fax: 202 452-7708
Email: jeff--holdren@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD89
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Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions
Office of the Secretary (OS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1918. MAKING MOTION PICTURES, TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS, OR SOUNDTRACKS ON 
DOI LANDS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 5

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/13/06                    71 FR 19127

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerry Case
Phone: 202 208-4206

RIN: 1093-AA10
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