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[June 28, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 123)]
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)

_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Office of the Secretary

25 CFR Ch. I

30 CFR Chs. II and VII

36 CFR Ch. I

43 CFR Subtitle A, Chs. I and II

48 CFR Ch. 14

50 CFR Chs. I and IV

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Interior.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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

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

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

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

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

Dated: June 7, 2004.

 Richard A. Stephan,

Federal Register Liaison Officer.

                   Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1494        Natural Resource Damage Assessments: Type B Procedures................................    1090-AA29
1495        Department Hearings and Appeals; Procedures Applicable in Adjudications Before the        1090-AA73
            Hearings Division.....................................................................
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                    Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1496        Mandatory Conditions Review Process...................................................    1090-AA91
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                    Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1497        Department Hearings and Appeals; Special Rules Applicable to Public Land Hearings and     1090-AA68
            Appeals...............................................................................
1498        Amendment of Authority to Grant Stays of BLM Grazing Decisions........................    1090-AA84
1499        Special Rules Applicable to Surface Coal Mining Hearings and Appeals..................    1090-AA92
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                       Office of Acquisition and Property Management--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1500        Woody Biomass Utilization.............................................................    1084-AA00
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                                Office of Hearings and Appeals--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1501        Implementation of the Access to Justice Act in Agency Proceedings.....................    1094-AA48
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                             United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1502        Interagency Guidance for the Prescription of Fishways Pursuant to Section 18 of the       1018-AH42
            Federal Power Act.....................................................................
1503        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Conservation Education; 50 CFR 17.21...    1018-AI66
1504        Migratory Bird Permits; Regulations Governing Possession of Migratory Birds for           1018-AI97
            Educational Purposes..................................................................
1505        Humane and Healthful Transport of Wild Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, and Amphibians to the    1018-AJ24
            United States.........................................................................
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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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1506        Seizure and Forfeiture Procedures -- 50 CFR Part 12...................................    1018-AC89
1507        Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).......................    1018-AD87
1508        Migratory Bird Permits: Scientific Collecting Permits.................................    1018-AE63
1509        U.S. Proposals for CITES Appendix III; American Eel...................................    1018-AF09
1510        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Bald Eagle Throughout       1018-AF21
            the Lower 48 States From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species................
1511        Humane and Healthful Transport of Wild Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, and Amphibians to the    1018-AF27
            United States.........................................................................
1512        Importation, Exportation, and Transportation of Wildlife, 50 CFR Part 14..............    1018-AF46
1513        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Reclassification of the           1018-AG00
            Straight-Horned Markhor Population of the Torghar Region of Baluchistan, Pakistan,
            From Endangered to Threatened.........................................................
1514        Federal Falconry Standards and Falconry Permitting....................................    1018-AG11
1515        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting the Gulf Coast Distinct          1018-AG40
            Population Segment of the Brown Pelican Population in the Southeastern United States..
1516        Wild Bird Conservation Act: Review of Approved List of Captive-Bred Species...........    1018-AG64
1517        Injurious Wildlife -- Addition of Black Carp..........................................    1018-AG70
1518        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of the Miami Blue Butterfly....    1018-AH30
1519        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential            1018-AH44
            Experimental Population for the Boulder Darter and the Spotfin Chub in Shoal Creek,
            Alabama and Tennessee.................................................................
1520        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the Gila Trout From    1018-AH57
            Endangered to Threatened with a Special Rule..........................................
1521        Corrections to Rights-of-Way Regulations..............................................    1018-AI12
1522        North American Wetlands Conservation Act and Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation      1018-AI13
            Act Grant Administration Policies.....................................................
1523        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for 5 Guam Species....    1018-AI25
1524        Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C--Nonrural        1018-AI38
            Determinations........................................................................
1525        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Reclassification of the           1018-AI41
            American Crocodile From Endangered to Threatened......................................
1526        Import of Polar Bear Trophies From Canada; Finding for the Gulf of Boothia Population.    1018-AI65
1527        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing Central California Distinct        1018-AI68
            Population Segment of California Tiger Salamander as Threatened; Reclassifying Sonoma
            County and Santa Barbara County.......................................................
1528        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of the Arizona Agave.........    1018-AI79
1529        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Nonessential Experimental         1018-AI80
            Population of the Northern Aplomado Falcon............................................
1530        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Downlisting the Wood Bison From            1018-AI83
            Endangered to Threatened..............................................................
1531        U.S. Proposals for CITES Appendix III; Black Cohosh...................................    1018-AI91
1532        Migratory Bird Permits; Military Readiness Exemption..................................    1018-AI92
1533        Endangered Species and Pesticide Regulation...........................................    1018-AI95
1534        Revision of Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations........................................    1018-AI98
1535        Revision of the Regulations Governing the Transport of Eagle Feathers.................    1018-AJ00
1536        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting the Eastern Distinct             1018-AJ03
            Population Segment of the Gray Wolf...................................................
1537        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AJ07
            Colorado Butterfly Plant..............................................................
1538        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AJ09
            Fish Slough Milk Vetch................................................................
1539        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AJ10
            Munz's Onion..........................................................................
1540        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AJ11
            Spreading Navarretia and the San Jacinto Valley Crownscale............................
1541        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AJ12
            Coastal-Puget Sound, St. Mary-Belly River, and Jarbidge River Population Segments of
            Bull Trout............................................................................

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1542        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Salt Creek Tiger Beetle....    1018-AJ13
1543        Injurious Wildlife; Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys Molitrix).........................    1018-AT29
1544        Wild Bird Conservation Act; Review of Regulations To Allow Imports of Exotic Wild         1018-AT30
            Birds.................................................................................
1545        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of Mexican Bobcat from List      1018-AT31
            of Endangered Species.................................................................
1546        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Termination of the Southern       1018-AT34
            Sea Otter Translocation Program.......................................................
1547        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Amendment to the Nonessential     1018-AT36
            Experimental Population Rule for the Mexican Gray Wolf................................
1548        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Reclassification of the           1018-AT37
            Virginia Northern Flying Squirrel From Endangered to Threatened.......................
1549        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Removal of the Yellowstone        1018-AT38
            Grizzly Bear Population From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species............
1550        2004-2005 Refuge-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations.......................    1018-AT40
1551        Land Conservation Planning (Refuge Manual Chapter 602 FW 2)...........................    1018-AT41
1552        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Boreal Toad................    1018-AT43
1553        Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart A and Subpart B    1018-AT47
1554        Marine Mammals: Revised Definition of ``Authentic Native Articles of Handicrafts and      1018-AT48
            Clothing''............................................................................
1555        Injurious Wildlife; Bighead Carp (Hypophthalmichthys Nobilis).........................    1018-AT49
1556        Revised Definition of ``Destruction or Adverse Modification'' for Endangered Species      1018-AT50
            Act Section 7 Consultations...........................................................
1557        Listing the Miami Blue Butterfly as Endangered; Listing the Cassius Blue, Ceraunus        1018-AT51
            Blue, and Nickerbean (Ammon) Blue Butterflies as Threatened Due to Similarity of
            Appearance to the Miami Blue..........................................................
1558        Migratory Bird Hunting; Proposed 2004-05 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations          1018-AT53
            (Preliminary) with Requests for Indian Tribal Proposals...............................
1559        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Special Rule to Control the Trade in       1018-AT54
            Threatened Beluga Sturgeon............................................................
1560        CITES Appendix-III Listing of the Sea Cucumber (Isostichopus fuscus) by the Government    1018-AT55
            of Ecuador............................................................................
1561        Special Rule Reclassifying Argentinian Broad-Snouted Caiman Population From Endangered    1018-AT56
            to Threatened.........................................................................
1562        Migratory Bird Permits; Changes in Regulations Governing Raptor Propagation...........    1018-AT60
1563        Listing of Five Foreign Birds Under the Endangered Species Act........................    1018-AT62
1564        Migratory Bird Permits; Federal Falconry Standards; Adding Connecticut to the List of     1018-AT63
            States That Meet Federal Falconry Standards...........................................
1565        Permit Revocation Regulations for Endangered Species Act Incidental Take Permits......    1018-AT64
1566        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designating Manatee Protection Areas in    1018-AT65
            Lee County, FL........................................................................
1567        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Buena Vista Lake Shrew Critical Habitat    1018-AT66
            Designation...........................................................................
1568        Migratory Bird Hunting: Revision of Language Used in Regulations for Approving            1018-AT67
            Nontoxic Shot for Use in Waterfowl Hunting............................................
1569        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for        1018-AT68
            California Tiger Salamander, Central DPS; 50 CFR 17...................................
1570        Regulations to Implement the Captive Wildlife Safety Act..............................    1018-AT69
1571        Seasons, Harvest Limits, Methods, and Means Related to Taking of Wildlife for             1018-AT70
            Subsistence Uses during 2005-06 Regulatory Year (Subpart D)...........................
1572        Reserved/Excepted Rights Management (Miscellaneous Receipts)..........................    1018-AT71
1573        Mosquito and Mosquito-Borne Disease Management........................................    1018-AT72
1574        Strategic Growth of the National Wildlife Refuge System...............................    1018-AT73
1575        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Coachella Valley Milk-Vetch Critical       1018-AT74
            Habitat Designation...................................................................
1576        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Thread-Leaved Brodiaea Critical Habitat    1018-AT75
            Designation...........................................................................
1577        Migratory Bird Hunting; 2005-2006 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations.............    1018-AT76
1578        Migratory Bird Subsistence Harvest in Alaska; Proposed Spring/Summer Subsistence          1018-AT77
            Annual Harvest Regulations for Migratory Birds in Alaska During the 2005 Subsistence
            Season................................................................................
1579        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AT78
            San Miguel Island Fox, Santa Rosa Island Fox, Santa Cruz Island Fox, and Santa
            Catalina Island Fox...................................................................
1580        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Salt Creek Tiger Beetle Critical           1018-AT79
            Habitat Designation...................................................................
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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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1581        List of Migratory Birds...............................................................    1018-AB72
1582        General Provisions and General Permit Procedures--50 CFR Part 13......................    1018-AC57
1583        Importation of Captive-Bred Exotic Birds Into the United States From Breeding             1018-AF44
            Facilities in Other Countries.........................................................
1584        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Tibetan Antelope.......................    1018-AF49
1585        U.S. Proposals for CITES Appendix III; Certain Turtle Species.........................    1018-AF69
1586        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for 12 Species of        1018-AG23
            Picture-Wing Flies From the Hawaiian Islands..........................................
1587        National Wildlife Refuge System; Mission, Goals, and Purposes.........................    1018-AG46
1588        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Johnston's Frankenia        1018-AH53
            From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species....................................
1589        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Reclassification from Endangered to Threatened        1018-AH55
            Status for Marianna Fruit Bat (Guam), and Threatened Status for Marianna Fruit Bat
            (CNMI)................................................................................
1590        Addition of the Great White Shark and the Cape Stag Beetles to Appendix III Under         1018-AH66
            CITES.................................................................................
1591        Audit Resolution Policy...............................................................    1018-AH69
1592        Importation of Exotic Wild Birds Into the United States; Adding Blue-Fronted Amazon       1018-AH89
            Parrots From Argentina's Approved Sustainable Use Management Plan to the Approved List
            of Non-Captive Bred Species...........................................................
1593        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revisions to the Regulations Applicable    1018-AH93
            to Permits Issued Under the Endangered Species Act....................................
1594        Public Notice for CITES Appendix III Listing of Spanish Cedar and Bigleaf Mahogany by     1018-AH99
            the Government of Peru................................................................
1595        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of Two Australian Parakeets        1018-AI04
            From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species....................................
1596        Migratory Bird Hunting and Permits; Regulations for Managing Harvest of Light Goose       1018-AI07
            Populations...........................................................................
1597        Addition by Indonesia of Ramin to Appendix III Under the Convention on International      1018-AI08
            Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora...................................
1598        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Tinian Monarch              1018-AI14
            Flycatcher From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species.........................
1599        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Topeka Shiner.    1018-AI20
1600        Migratory Bird Permits; Regulations for Managing Resident Canada Geese Populations....    1018-AI32
1601        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Southwest Alaskan Distinct     1018-AI44
            Population Segment of the Northern Sea Otter..........................................
1602        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AI52
            Columbia-Klamath Distinct Population Segment of the Bull Trout........................
1603        Migratory Bird Permits; Eiderdown From Iceland........................................    1018-AI64
1604        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Permits for Foreign Listed Species.....    1018-AI67
1605        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AI71
            San Diego Fairy Shrimp................................................................
1606        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AI72
            California Gnatcatcher................................................................
1607        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 11     1018-AI73
            Mobile River Basin Freshwater Mussels.................................................
1608        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for        1018-AI76
            Five Appalachian Mussels..............................................................
1609        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for a      1018-AI77
            Plant, the Pierson's Milkvetch........................................................
1610        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for a      1018-AI78
            Plant, the Lane Mountain Milkvetch....................................................
1611        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for the Scimitar-        1018-AI82
            Horned Oryx, Addax, and Dama Gazelle..................................................
1612        Changes in List of Species in Appendices to the Convention on International Trade in      1018-AI90
            Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora............................................
1613        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of Eggert's Sunflower From the     1018-AJ08
            List of Endangered and Threatened Species.............................................
1614        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AJ15
            Mexican Spotted Owl...................................................................
1615        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; De-designation of Manatee Protection       1018-AJ23
            Areas in Florida......................................................................
1616        Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart D    1018-AJ25
            -- 2004-2005 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Wildlife..................................
1617        Extension of Existing Amended 4(d) Rule for Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse in Colorado     1018-AJ26
            and Wyoming...........................................................................
1618        Migratory Bird Hunting; Approval of Hevi-Steel as a Nontoxic Shot Material for            1018-AT32
            Waterfowl Hunting.....................................................................
1619        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AT42
            Arroyo Toad...........................................................................
1620        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AT44
            California Tiger Salamander Santa Barbara County Distinct Population Segment..........
1621        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AT45
            Riverside Fairy Shrimp................................................................

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1622        Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart      1018-AT46
            D; 2005-2006 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Shellfish Regulations.....................
1623        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Emergency Critical Habitat Designation     1018-AT57
            for Santa Ana Sucker..................................................................
1624        Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in AK: Specifying Ratios of           1018-AT58
            Interests/Qualifications of Members of Federal Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils.
1625        Conferring Designated Port Status on Memphis, TN, Louisville, KY, and Houston, TX.....    1018-AT59
1626        Regulations for Nonessential Experimental Populations of the Western Distinct             1018-AT61
            Population Segment of the Gray Wolf...................................................
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                           United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Long-Term Actions
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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1627        Implementation of the 1994 Amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act.............    1018-AE72
1628        Taking of Marine Mammals by Level B Harassment; Issuance of General Authorization for     1018-AF26
            Scientific Research and Permits for Photography, Educational, and Commercial Purposes.
1629        Injurious Wildlife; Addition of the Asian Swamp Eel...................................    1018-AF53
1630        Policy on General Conservation Permits................................................    1018-AF63
1631        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of Endangered Status and     1018-AG16
            Designation of Critical Habitat for the Gila Chub.....................................
1632        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Dolly Varden as a              1018-AH68
            Threatened Species in Washington Due to Similarity of Appearance to Bull Trout........
1633        Release of Captive-Reared Mallards....................................................    1018-AI05
1634        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing and Designation of Critical        1018-AI15
            Habitat for Three Snails and One Amphipod.............................................
1635        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AI48
            Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy Owl..........................................................
1636        Migratory Bird Permits; Revisions to General Exceptions...............................    1018-AI96
1637        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of the Western Distinct          1018-AJ04
            Population Segment of the Gray Wolf...................................................
1638        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AJ16
            California Red-legged Frog............................................................
1639        Injurious Wildlife Species; Boiga Snakes..............................................    1018-AT28
1640        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Amendment To Manatee Protection Areas      1018-AT39
            in Florida (Barge Canal Exception)....................................................
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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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1641        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Endangered Status for Three       1018-AG09
            Plants From the Mariana Islands and Guam..............................................
1642        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting the Hoover's Woolly-Star From    1018-AG41
            the List of Endangered and Threatened Species.........................................
1643        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Three Coastal         1018-AG88
            California Plants.....................................................................
1644        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Truckee Barberry From       1018-AH47
            the List of Endangered and Threatened Species.........................................
1645        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Guam Broadbill and          1018-AH50
            Mariana Mallard From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species....................
1646        Endangered and Threatened Plants; Reclassification of the Missouri Bladderpod From        1018-AH59
            Endangered to Threatened..............................................................
1647        Export of Live Alligators.............................................................    1018-AH65
1648        Eagle Permits: New Definitions, Permits for Incidental Taking of Bald Eagles Necessary    1018-AH74
            To Protect Other Interests in Any Particular Locality.................................
1649        Migratory Bird Permits; Regulations Governing Rehabilitation Activities...............    1018-AH87
1650        Marine Mammals: Incidental Take During Specified Activities (Beaufort Sea Polar Bear      1018-AH92
            and Walrus)...........................................................................
1651        Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program................................................    1018-AH98

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1652        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Beluga Sturgeon........................    1018-AI11
1653        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of the Rota Bridled White-Eye..    1018-AI16
1654        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Ventura Marsh     1018-AI21
            Milkvetch.............................................................................
1655        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of the San Miguel Island Fox,      1018-AI28
            Santa Rosa Island Fox, Santa Cruz Island Fox, and Santa Catalina Island Fox...........
1656        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Slickspot Peppergrass......    1018-AI50
1657        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AI69
            Desert Yellowhead.....................................................................
1658        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for        1018-AI74
            Braun's Rockcress.....................................................................
1659        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for the Dugong in the    1018-AI81
            Republic of Palau.....................................................................
1660        Safe Harbor Agreements and Candidate Conservation Agreements With Assurances;             1018-AI85
            Revisions to the Regulations..........................................................
1661        Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subparts C and D; 2004-    1018-AI89
            2005 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Shellfish.........................................
1662        Endangered Species Act Counterpart Section 7 Consultation Regulations for Implementing    1018-AJ02
            the National Fire Plan................................................................
1663        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Eggert's Sunflower From     1018-AJ17
            the List of Endangered and Threatened Species.........................................
1664        Migratory Bird Subsistence Harvest in Alaska; Proposed Spring/Summer Subsistence          1018-AJ27
            Annual Harvest Regulations for Migratory Birds in Alaska During the 2004 Subsistence
            Season................................................................................
1665        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Virginia Roundleaf From     1018-AT33
            the List of Endangered and Threatened Species.........................................
1666        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Withdrawal of Proposed Downlisting of      1018-AT35
            the Pahrump Poolfish From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species...............
1667        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the    1018-AT52
            Mexican Spotted Owl...................................................................
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                                   National Park Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1668        Big Thicket National Preserve; Personal Watercraft....................................    1024-AC92
1669        Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore; Personal Watercraft................................    1024-AC93
1670        Fire Island National Seashore; Personal Watercraft....................................    1024-AC94
1671        Gateway National Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft.................................    1024-AC95
1672        Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft..........................    1024-AC96
1673        Curecanti Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft........................................    1024-AC99
1674        Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act; Future Applicability..........    1024-AD05
1675        Delaware Water Gap NRA Commercial Vehicle Fees........................................    1024-AD14
1676        Revisions to Right-of-Way Regulations.................................................    1024-AD16
1677        Cost Recovery for Special Park Uses...................................................    1024-AD18
1678        Gulf Islands National Seashore: Personal Watercraft Use...............................    1024-AD21
1679        Historic Preservation Certifications..................................................    1024-AD24
1680        Vessel Management in Glacier Bay National Park........................................    1024-AD25
1681        Apostle Islands; Snowmobiles..........................................................    1024-AD26
1682        Apostle Islands; Off-road Vehicles....................................................    1024-AD27
1683        Apostle Islands; Ice Augers...........................................................    1024-AD28
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                                     National Park Service--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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1684        Commercial Use Authorizations.........................................................    1024-AC85
1685        Lake Meredith Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft....................................    1024-AC97
1686        Chickasaw Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft........................................    1024-AC98
1687        Amistad Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft..........................................    1024-AD00
1688        Lake Roosevelt Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft...................................    1024-AD01
1689        Boating and Water Use Activities......................................................    1024-AD07
1690        Alaska Park Units; Special Regulations................................................    1024-AD13

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1691        Rocky Mountain National Park Snowmobile Use...........................................    1024-AD15
1692        Use of Service Animals in National Park Areas.........................................    1024-AD17
1693        Native American Handicrafts...........................................................    1024-AD20
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                    National Park Service--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1694        Special Regulations of the National Park System; Religious Ceremonial Collection of       1024-AC86
            Golden Eaglets in Wupatki National Monument...........................................
1695        Golden Gate National Recreation Area; Special Regulations.............................    1024-AD03
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                    National Park Service--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1696        Procedures for State, Tribal, and Local Government Historic Preservation Programs.....    1024-AC79
1697        Snowmobile Regulations for Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and JDR Parkway.    1024-AD11
1698        Ceremonies at First Division Monument.................................................    1024-AD19
1699        Canyonlands National Park--Salt Creek Canyon..........................................    1024-AD23
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                  Bureau of Indian Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1700        Indian Electric Power Utilities.......................................................    1076-AD45
1701        Buy Indian Act Regulations............................................................    1076-AE07
1702        Tribal Revenue Allocation Plans.......................................................    1076-AE24
1703        Indian Country Law Enforcement........................................................    1076-AE35
1704        Proclamation of Reservations..........................................................    1076-AE40
1705        Loan Guaranty, Insurance, and Interest Subsidy........................................    1076-AE42
1706        Use or Distribution of Indian Judgment Funds..........................................    1076-AE43
1707        Preparation of Rolls of Indians.......................................................    1076-AE44
1708        Standards for Approving Tribal Per Capita Distributions...............................    1076-AE45
1709        Indian Highway Safety Program.........................................................    1076-AE47
1710        Appeals from Administrative Actions...................................................    1076-AE48
1711        Home-Living Programs and School Closure and Consolidation.............................    1076-AE51
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                   Bureau of Indian Affairs--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1712        Irrigation Projects and Systems.......................................................    1076-AD44
1713        Certificates of Degree of Indian Blood................................................    1076-AD97
1714        Alaska Resupply Operation.............................................................    1076-AE04
1715        Indian Reservation Roads Program......................................................    1076-AE17
1716        Leases and Permits on Indian Trust and Restricted Lands...............................    1076-AE36
1717        Reindeer in Alaska....................................................................    1076-AE37
1718        Navajo Partitioned Lands Grazing Permits..............................................    1076-AE46
1719        No Child Left Behind Act of 2001......................................................    1076-AE49

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1720        Winnemucca Court of Indian Offenses...................................................    1076-AE52
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                   Bureau of Indian Affairs--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1721        Partial Distribution of FY 2004 Indian Reservation Roads Funds........................    1076-AE50
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                Minerals Management Service--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1722        Late and Overpayment Interest.........................................................    1010-AC27
1723        Takes vs. Entitlements Reporting......................................................    1010-AC29
1724        Prepayment of Royalties...............................................................    1010-AC31
1725        Royalty Relief Terms..................................................................    1010-AC58
1726        Appeals of Minerals Management Service Orders.........................................    1010-AC80
1727        Blowout Prevention for Production Tree Coiled Tubing Workover Operations..............    1010-AC96
1728        Data Release and Definitions..........................................................    1010-AC99
1729        Valuation of Oil From Indian Leases...................................................    1010-AD00
1730        Reduction to Royalty Relief in Special Circumstances..................................    1010-AD02
1731        Federal Gas Valuation.................................................................    1010-AD05
1732        Leasing of Sulphur or Oil and Gas in the Outer Continental Shelf......................    1010-AD06
1733        Temporary Abandoned Wells.............................................................    1010-AD08
1734        Suspension of Operations for Ultra-Deep Drilling......................................    1010-AD09
1735        Protection of Marine Mammals and Endangered Species...................................    1010-AD10
1736        Pipeline Safety Rule Phase I..........................................................    1010-AD11
1737        Oil and Gas Production Rates..........................................................    1010-AD12
1738        Rights of Use and Easement............................................................    1010-AD13
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                  Minerals Management Service--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1739        Accounting Relief for Marginal Properties.............................................    1010-AC30
1740        Plans and Information.................................................................    1010-AC47
1741        Incident Reporting....................................................................    1010-AC57
1742        Proprietary Terms and Data Disclosure.................................................    1010-AC81
1743        Documents Incorporated by Reference for Offshore Floating Production Facilities.......    1010-AC85
1744        Document Incorporated by Reference--API 510--Pressure Vessel Inspection Code:             1010-AC95
            Maintenance Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration................................
1745        Federal Oil Valuation.................................................................    1010-AD04
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                 Minerals Management Service--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1746        Reporting Amendments..................................................................    1010-AC90
1747        Rights-of-Use and Easements and Pipeline Rights-of-Way................................    1010-AC91
1748        Relief or Reduction in Royalty Rates-- Deep Gas Provisions............................    1010-AD01
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


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                       Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Prerule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1749        Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fees.......................................................    1029-AC46
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                    Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1750        Abandoned Coal Refuse Sites...........................................................    1029-AB70
1751        Revegetation..........................................................................    1029-AC02
1752        Financial Assurances..................................................................    1029-AC05
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                     Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1753        Indian Lands..........................................................................    1029-AB83
1754        Placement of Excess Spoil.............................................................    1029-AC04
1755        Processing State Program Amendments...................................................    1029-AC06
1756        Ownership and Control Settlement Rule.................................................    1029-AC08
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                     Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1757        Financing Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation.............................................    1029-AC07
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                   Bureau of Reclamation--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1758        Public Conduct on Reclamation Lands and Projects......................................    1006-AA45
1759        Implemenation of the Truckee River Operating Agreement................................    1006-AA48
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                 Bureau of Land Management--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1760        Sales--Federal Land Policy and Management Act.........................................    1004-AB77
1761        Desert Land Entries...................................................................    1004-AC56
1762        Disposal of Reserved Minerals Under the Stock Raising Homestead Act...................    1004-AC59
1763        Mineral Patent Applications; Adverse Claims, Protests, and Conflicts..................    1004-AD32
1764        Conservation; Helium Leasing..........................................................    1004-AD35
1765        Resource Management Planning..........................................................    1004-AD57
1766        Oil and Gas Onshore Order No. 1.......................................................    1004-AD59
1767        Alaska Native Veteran Allotments......................................................    1004-AD60
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                                   Bureau of Land Management--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1768        Cost Recovery; Mineral Filings and Operations.........................................    1004-AC64
1769        Rights-of-Way, Principles and Procedures; Rights-of-Way Under the Mineral Leasing Act.    1004-AC74
1770        Indian Allotments.....................................................................    1004-AC77
1771        Grazing Administration--Exclusive of Alaska...........................................    1004-AD42
1772        Wilderness Management.................................................................    1004-AD46
1773        Oil and Gas Leasing Operations; Bonding...............................................    1004-AD56
1774        Location, Recording, and Maintenance of Mining Claims or Sites........................    1004-AD62
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                  Bureau of Land Management--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1775        Leases, Permits, and Easements........................................................    1004-AB51
1776        Coalbed Methane Development...........................................................    1004-AC27
1777        Carey Act Grants......................................................................    1004-AC80
1778        Oil and Gas Leasing and Operations....................................................    1004-AC94
1779        Appeals Procedures; Hearings Procedures...............................................    1004-AC99
1780        Hazardous Materials Compliance........................................................    1004-AD38
1781        Supplementary Rules for Public Demonstrations at Grand Staircase-Escalante National       1004-AD40
            Monument..............................................................................
1782        Mining Claims Under the General Mining Laws; Surface Management.......................    1004-AD53
1783        Wilderness Management.................................................................    1004-AD54
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                  Bureau of Land Management--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1784        Permits for Recreation on Public Lands................................................    1004-AD45
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage
Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)
_______________________________________________________________________

1494. NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS: TYPE B PROCEDURES

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

Legal Authority: 42 USC 9651(c)

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1090-AA29

[[Page 37668]]

_______________________________________________________________________

1495. DEPARTMENT HEARINGS AND APPEALS; PROCEDURES APPLICABLE IN 
ADJUDICATIONS BEFORE THE HEARINGS DIVISION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1090-AA73
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions
Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)
_______________________________________________________________________

1496. MANDATORY CONDITIONS REVIEW PROCESS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1090-AA91
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions
Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)
_______________________________________________________________________

1497. DEPARTMENT HEARINGS AND APPEALS; SPECIAL RULES APPLICABLE TO 
PUBLIC LAND HEARINGS AND APPEALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/01/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Will A. Irwin
Phone: 703 235-8349

RIN: 1090-AA68
_______________________________________________________________________

1498. AMENDMENT OF AUTHORITY TO GRANT STAYS OF BLM GRAZING DECISIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/10/03                    68 FR 67865

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Will A. Irwin
Phone: 703 235-8349

RIN: 1090-AA84
_______________________________________________________________________

1499. SPECIAL RULES APPLICABLE TO SURFACE COAL MINING HEARINGS AND 
APPEALS

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

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/28/03                    68 FR 66723

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Will A. Irwin
Phone: 703 235-8349

RIN: 1090-AA92
BILLING CODE 4310--RK--S

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_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage
Office of Acquisition and Property Management (OAPM)
_______________________________________________________________________

1500. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] WOODY BIOMASS UTILIZATION

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

Legal Authority: 30 USC 601 to 604; 30 USC 611; 16 USC 668dd; 16 USC 1; 
25 USC 3101 et seq; 43 USC 1701 et seq

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of the Interior proposes to include an option 
for allowing service contractors the option to remove woody biomass 
generated as a result of land management service contracts wherever 
ecologically appropriate and in accordance with the law. A new clause 
added to the Department's acquisition regulations would specify a 
contract clause to be used for this purpose. No other changes in 
specifications are proposed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Stewart, Office of Wildland Fire Coordination, 
Department of the Interior, Office of Acquisition and Property 
Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 606-0504

RIN: 1084-AA00
BILLING CODE 4310--RK--S
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions
Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA)
_______________________________________________________________________

1501. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT IN 
AGENCY PROCEEDINGS

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

Legal Authority: Pub L 96-481

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under this Act, an eligible person may obtain reimbursement 
for attorney's fees when it prevails over the Dpartment in a legal 
proceeding. This rule establishes procedures for submitting and 
consideration of reimbursement requests.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/05/03                    68 FR 67941

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Will A. Irwin, Administrative Judge, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Hearings and Appeals, Interior Board of Appeals, 
801 N. Quincy Street, VA 20003
Phone: 703 235-3750

RIN: 1094-AA48
BILLING CODE 4310--79--S
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                          Prerule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1502. INTERAGENCY GUIDANCE FOR THE PRESCRIPTION OF FISHWAYS PURSUANT TO 
SECTION 18 OF THE FEDERAL POWER ACT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 791(a) et seq

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AH42
_______________________________________________________________________

1503. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CONSERVATION 
EDUCATION; 50 CFR 17.21

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17.21(g)

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/00/04

[[Page 37670]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AI66
_______________________________________________________________________

1504. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REGULATIONS GOVERNING POSSESSION OF 
MIGRATORY BIRDS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AI97
_______________________________________________________________________

1505. HUMANE AND HEALTHFUL TRANSPORT OF WILD MAMMALS, BIRDS, REPTILES, 
AND AMPHIBIANS TO THE UNITED STATES

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AJ24
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1506. SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE PROCEDURES -- 50 CFR PART 12

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3371 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 12

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/27/95                    60 FR 58468
Second NPRM                     12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

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

RIN: 1018-AC89
_______________________________________________________________________

1507. CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES (CITES)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

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

[[Page 37671]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/08/00                    65 FR 26663
Correction                      06/29/00                    65 FR 40167
Second NPRM                     09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

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

RIN: 1018-AD87
_______________________________________________________________________

1508. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS: SCIENTIFIC COLLECTING PERMITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 712(2)

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

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

RIN: 1018-AE63
_______________________________________________________________________

1509. U.S. PROPOSALS FOR CITES APPENDIX III; AMERICAN EEL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AF09
_______________________________________________________________________

1510. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE BALD 
EAGLE THROUGHOUT THE LOWER 48 STATES FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND 
THREATENED SPECIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/06/99                    64 FR 36454
NPRM                            08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AF21
_______________________________________________________________________

1511. HUMANE AND HEALTHFUL TRANSPORT OF WILD MAMMALS, BIRDS, REPTILES, 
AND AMPHIBIANS TO THE UNITED STATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04
Final Action                    09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AF27
_______________________________________________________________________

1512. IMPORTATION, EXPORTATION, AND TRANSPORTATION OF WILDLIFE, 50 CFR 
PART 14

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/15/98                    63 FR 38143
NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AF46
_______________________________________________________________________

1513. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED 
RECLASSIFICATION OF THE STRAIGHT-HORNED MARKHOR POPULATION OF THE 
TORGHAR REGION OF BALUCHISTAN, PAKISTAN, FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AG00
_______________________________________________________________________

1514. FEDERAL FALCONRY STANDARDS AND FALCONRY PERMITTING

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21.28; 50 CFR 21.29

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

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

RIN: 1018-AG11
_______________________________________________________________________

1515. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING THE GULF 
COAST DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE BROWN PELICAN POPULATION IN THE 
SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AG40
_______________________________________________________________________

1516. WILD BIRD CONSERVATION ACT: REVIEW OF APPROVED LIST OF CAPTIVE-
BRED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 4901 to 4916

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          05/29/01                    66 FR 29072
NPRM                            10/00/04

[[Page 37673]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AG64
_______________________________________________________________________

1517. INJURIOUS WILDLIFE -- ADDITION OF BLACK CARP

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 42

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/30/02                    67 FR 49280
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    06/04/03                    68 FR 33431
Second NPRM--Notice of Draft 
Envir. Assess/Econ. Analysis    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AG70
_______________________________________________________________________

1518. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING OF THE 
MIAMI BLUE BUTTERFLY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Petition Finding      01/03/02                      67 FR 280
NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AH30
_______________________________________________________________________

1519. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ESTABLISHMENT OF A 
NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION FOR THE BOULDER DARTER AND THE 
SPOTFIN CHUB IN SHOAL CREEK, ALABAMA AND TENNESSEE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AH44
_______________________________________________________________________

1520. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; RECLASSIFICATION OF 
THE GILA TROUT FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED WITH A SPECIAL RULE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AH57
_______________________________________________________________________

1521. CORRECTIONS TO RIGHTS-OF-WAY REGULATIONS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: PL 101-475

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 29

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to make revisions to the Rights-of-Way 
General

[[Page 37674]]

Regulations in 50 CFR 29 subpart B. The revisions will correct the 
address of our Region 5 Office in 50 CFR 29.21-2(c)(5). We will also 
implement section 1 of Public Law 101-475 by correcting the names of 
the House and Senate Committees we must notify upon receipt of an 
application for a right-of-way for an oil and gas pipeline that is 24 
inches or more in diameter and again before granting right-of-way. 
Finally, the proposed revised regulation will delete the reference to a 
60-day waiting period after notification of our intent to grant the 
right-of-way. (The waiting period was repealed by Congress.)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AI12
_______________________________________________________________________

1522. NORTH AMERICAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION ACT AND NEOTROPICAL MIGRATORY 
BIRD CONSERVATION ACT GRANT ADMINISTRATION POLICIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 4401 et seq

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Grant Administration Policies document is being published 
to explain the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) and 
Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (NMBCA) grants programs and 
to guide the grants administration process.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

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

RIN: 1018-AI13
_______________________________________________________________________

1523. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR 5 GUAM SPECIES

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, October 1, 2004, Settlement agreement; 
court-ordered extension.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for 5 Guam species. 
These include two mammals, the Little Mariana fruit bat and the Mariana 
fruit bat, and three birds, the Mariana crow, the Guam Micronesian 
kingfisher and the Guam bridled white-eye. We are making a not-prudent 
determination for the Guam broadbill, a bird.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/15/02                    67 FR 63737
NPRM Comment Period Extended    12/05/02                    67 FR 72407
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    01/28/03                     68 FR 4159
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    06/02/04                    69 FR 31073
NPRM Comment Period End         07/19/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AI25
_______________________________________________________________________

1524. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, 
SUBPART C--NONRURAL DETERMINATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AI38
_______________________________________________________________________

1525. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED 
RECLASSIFICATION OF THE AMERICAN CROCODILE FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

[[Page 37675]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AI41
_______________________________________________________________________

1526. IMPORT OF POLAR BEAR TROPHIES FROM CANADA; FINDING FOR THE GULF OF 
BOOTHIA POPULATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18.30

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AI65
_______________________________________________________________________

1527. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING CENTRAL 
CALIFORNIA DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF CALIFORNIA TIGER SALAMANDER AS 
THREATENED; RECLASSIFYING SONOMA COUNTY AND SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/23/03                    68 FR 28648
NPRM Comment Period Extended    07/03/03                    68 FR 39892
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    09/30/03                    68 FR 56251
NPRM Comment Period Reopened; 
Sonoma and Santa Barbara 
Counties' DPSs                  07/00/04
Final Action--Listing Central 
DPS                             05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AI68
_______________________________________________________________________

1528. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING OF THE 
ARIZONA AGAVE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AI79
_______________________________________________________________________

1529. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED 
NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF THE NORTHERN APLOMADO FALCON

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 37676]]

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

RIN: 1018-AI80
_______________________________________________________________________

1530. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DOWNLISTING THE 
WOOD BISON FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to publish a proposed rule to downlist the Wood bison 
from endangered to threatened. This action is being considered because 
of progress in the recovery of this species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AI83
_______________________________________________________________________

1531. U.S. PROPOSALS FOR CITES APPENDIX III; BLACK COHOSH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AI91
_______________________________________________________________________

1532. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; MILITARY READINESS EXEMPTION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 107-314

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/02/04                    69 FR 31074
NPRM Comment Period End         08/02/04
Final Action                    10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AI92
_______________________________________________________________________

1533. ENDANGERED SPECIES AND PESTICIDE REGULATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rulemaking announces the intention of the U.S. 
Fish and Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, and the 
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to conduct rulemaking to 
promulgate ``counterpart regulations'' under the Endangered Species Act 
(ESA) for completing ESA section 7 consultation on EPA pesticide 
registration actions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/24/03                     68 FR 3786
NPRM                            01/30/04                     69 FR 4465
NPRM Comment Period Extended    03/31/04                    69 FR 16887
NPRM--NOA for Environmental 
Assessment                      07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Richard E Sayers Jr., Chief, Branch of Consultation and 
Habitat Conservation Planning, Department of the Interior, United 
States Fish and Wildlife Service, ARLSQ-420, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, 
Mailstop ARL-SQ 420, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2106
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: rick--sayers@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI95
_______________________________________________________________________

1534. REVISION OF MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712; 16 USC 742a to 742j; PL 106-108

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will revise and update a significant portion of the 
regulations

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governing migratory game bird hunting. This rule will also use plain 
language to clarify these regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

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

RIN: 1018-AI98
_______________________________________________________________________

1535. REVISION OF THE REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE TRANSPORT OF EAGLE 
FEATHERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 668a; 16 USC 703 to 712; 16 USC 1531 to 1544

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 22

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will develop regulations that allow the temporary 
transport of eagle feathers to and from the United States by Indian 
people of Canada and regulations that will streamline the permit 
process that allows transport of eagle feathers to and from Canada and 
Mexico by members of federally recognized Indian tribes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal

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

RIN: 1018-AJ00
_______________________________________________________________________

1536. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING THE 
EASTERN DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE GRAY WOLF

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/01/03                    68 FR 15876
NPRM                            07/00/04
Final Action                    03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

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

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AF20
RIN: 1018-AJ03
_______________________________________________________________________

1537. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE COLORADO BUTTERFLY PLANT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, December 30, 2004, Settlement 
agreement.

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AJ07
_______________________________________________________________________

1538. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE FISH SLOUGH MILK VETCH

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/04/04                    69 FR 31552
Requests for Public Hearing     07/19/04
NPRM Comment Period End         08/03/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203

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Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AJ09
_______________________________________________________________________

1539. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE MUNZ'S ONION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/04/04                    69 FR 31569
NPRM Comment Period End         08/03/04
Requests for Public Hearing     07/19/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AJ10
_______________________________________________________________________

1540. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SPREADING NAVARRETIA AND THE SAN JACINTO VALLEY 
CROWNSCALE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AJ11
_______________________________________________________________________

1541. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE COASTAL-PUGET SOUND, ST. MARY-BELLY RIVER, AND 
JARBIDGE RIVER POPULATION SEGMENTS OF BULL TROUT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AJ12
_______________________________________________________________________

1542. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE SALT 
CREEK TIGER BEETLE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

1543. INJURIOUS WILDLIFE; SILVER CARP (HYPOPHTHALMICHTHYS MOLITRIX)

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 18 USC 42

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16

[[Page 37679]]

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/23/03                    68 FR 43482
NPRM                            08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AT29
_______________________________________________________________________

1544. WILD BIRD CONSERVATION ACT; REVIEW OF REGULATIONS TO ALLOW IMPORTS 
OF EXOTIC WILD BIRDS

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 4901 to 4916

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 15.41; 50 CFR 15.42

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will review the existing Wild Bird Conservation Act 
regulations to allow imports of exotic wild birds and make 
modifications as appropriate. On the basis of our experience and the 
feedback of applicants, we will streamline procedures and make the 
regulations more user-friendly.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AT30
_______________________________________________________________________

1545. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING OF 
MEXICAN BOBCAT FROM LIST OF ENDANGERED SPECIES

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AT31
_______________________________________________________________________

1546. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED 
TERMINATION OF THE SOUTHERN SEA OTTER TRANSLOCATION PROGRAM

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service will propose to terminate the southern sea otter 
translocation program and change regulations to allow sea otters 
residing in designated translocation and management zones to remain 
after the zones are abolished. The southern sea otter translocation 
program, established under authority of Public Law 99-625, has failed 
to meet its established goals and objectives. A draft supplemental 
environmental impact statement (SEIS), to be released for public 
comment in summer 2004, includes a full evaluation of the southern sea 
otter translocation program and alternatives for the future of the 
program. The proposed rule describes the actions necessary to implement 
the proposed action identified in the SEIS. This decision is consistent 
with recommendations from the southern sea otter recovery team and 
resolves conflicts that have arisen between Fish and Wildlife Service 
mandates under the ESA and PL 99-625.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AT34

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_______________________________________________________________________

1547. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED AMENDMENT 
TO THE NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION RULE FOR THE MEXICAN GRAY 
WOLF

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AT36
_______________________________________________________________________

1548. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED 
RECLASSIFICATION OF THE VIRGINIA NORTHERN FLYING SQUIRREL FROM 
ENDANGERED TO THREATENED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AT37
_______________________________________________________________________

1549. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED REMOVAL OF 
THE YELLOWSTONE GRIZZLY BEAR POPULATION FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND 
THREATENED SPECIES

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AT38
_______________________________________________________________________

1550. 2004-2005 REFUGE-SPECIFIC HUNTING AND SPORT FISHING REGULATIONS

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

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

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

RIN: 1018-AT40
_______________________________________________________________________

1551. LAND CONSERVATION PLANNING (REFUGE MANUAL CHAPTER 602 FW 2)

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 668dd to 668ee

[[Page 37681]]

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

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

RIN: 1018-AT41
_______________________________________________________________________

1552. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE BOREAL 
TOAD

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, September 30, 2005, Settlement 
agreement (final listing due 09/30/05).

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AT43
_______________________________________________________________________

1553. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, 
SUBPART A AND SUBPART B

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AT47
_______________________________________________________________________

1554. MARINE MAMMALS: REVISED DEFINITION OF ``AUTHENTIC NATIVE ARTICLES 
OF HANDICRAFTS AND CLOTHING''

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1631

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18.3

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/04/04                    69 FR 31582
NPRM Comment Period End         08/03/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Tribal

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

RIN: 1018-AT48
_______________________________________________________________________

1555. INJURIOUS WILDLIFE; BIGHEAD CARP (HYPOPHTHALMICHTHYS NOBILIS)

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 18 USC 42

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16

Legal Deadline: None

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

[[Page 37682]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/17/03                    68 FR 54409
NPRM                            10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AT49
_______________________________________________________________________

1556. REVISED DEFINITION OF ``DESTRUCTION OR ADVERSE MODIFICATION'' FOR 
ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT SECTION 7 CONSULTATIONS

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 402.02

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Richard E Sayers Jr., Chief, Branch of Consultation and 
Habitat Conservation Planning, Department of the Interior, United 
States Fish and Wildlife Service, ARLSQ-420, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, 
Mailstop ARL-SQ 420, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2106
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: rick--sayers@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT50
_______________________________________________________________________

1557. LISTING THE MIAMI BLUE BUTTERFLY AS ENDANGERED; LISTING THE 
CASSIUS BLUE, CERAUNUS BLUE, AND NICKERBEAN (AMMON) BLUE BUTTERFLIES AS 
THREATENED DUE TO SIMILARITY OF APPEARANCE TO THE MIAMI BLUE

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

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FWS proposes to emergency list the Miami blue butterfly as 
endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. The 
geographic range of this butterfly has been severely reduced and is now 
restricted to Bahia Honda Key, Monroe County, Florida. The wild 
population of Miami blue is estimated at 45 to 50 adults. We also 
determine the cassius blue butterfly (Leptotes cassius theonus), 
ceraunus blue butterfly (Hemiargus ceraunus antibubastus or Hemiargus 
hanno antibubastus), and nickerbean (ammon) blue butterfly (Cyclargus 
(Hemiargus) ammon ammon) to be threatened due to similarity of 
appearance to the Miami blue, with a special rule pursuant to section 
4(e) of the ESA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Emergency Final Rule            07/00/04
NPRM                            07/00/04
Final Action                    01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State

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

RIN: 1018-AT51
_______________________________________________________________________

1558. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING; PROPOSED 2004-05 
MIGRATORY GAME BIRD HUNTING REGULATIONS (PRELIMINARY) WITH REQUESTS FOR 
INDIAN TRIBAL PROPOSALS

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

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action establishes annual migratory game bird hunting 
regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/22/04                    69 FR 13440
NPRM--Supplemental Proposals for 
Migr. Game Bird Hunting Regs for 
2004-05 Season; Not. of Meeting 06/09/04                    69 FR 32417
NPRM--Proposed Frameworks for 
Early Season Migr. Bird Hunting 
Regulations                     07/00/04
NPRM--Prop. Migr. Bird Hunting 
Regs on Certain Federal Indian 
Reservations for 2004-05 Season 07/00/04
NPRM--Prop. Frameworks for Late 
Season Migr. Bird Hunting Regs  08/00/04
Final Frameworks for Early 
Season Migratory Bird Hunting 
Regulations                     08/00/04
Final Migr. Bird Hunting Regs on 
Certain Federal Indian 
Reservations for 2004-05 Early 
Season                          08/00/04
Final Early Seasons & Bag and 
Possession Limits, Cert. Migr. 
Gm. Birds, Contig. U.S., AK, HI, 
PR, VI                          08/00/04
Final Frameworks for Late Season 
Migratory Bird Hunting 
Regulations                     09/00/04
Final Migratory Bird Hunting 
Regs on Certain Federal Indian 
Reservations for 2004-05 Late 
Season                          09/00/04

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Final Late Seasons and Bag and 
Possession Limits for Certain 
Migratory Game Birds            09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

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

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AI30
RIN: 1018-AT53
_______________________________________________________________________

1559. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
SPECIAL RULE TO CONTROL THE TRADE IN THREATENED BELUGA STURGEON

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Proposed special rule (under section 4(d) of ESA) allowing 
the importation into the United States of products from Beluga sturgeon 
(Huso huso) populations listed as threatened under the Act and in 
Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered 
Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), if certain conditions are 
satisfied by the exporting (i.e., range country) or re-exporting 
country.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04
Final Action                    09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AI11
RIN: 1018-AT54
_______________________________________________________________________

1560. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] CITES APPENDIX-III LISTING OF THE SEA CUCUMBER 
(ISOSTICHOPUS FUSCUS) BY THE GOVERNMENT OF ECUADOR

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We announce listing by Ecuador of a sea cucumber species 
(Isostichopus fuscus) in Appendix III of the Convention on 
International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora 
(CITES).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AT55
_______________________________________________________________________

1561. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] SPECIAL RULE RECLASSIFYING ARGENTINIAN BROAD-
SNOUTED CAIMAN POPULATION FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AT56
_______________________________________________________________________

1562. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; CHANGES IN REGULATIONS 
GOVERNING RAPTOR PROPAGATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 703-712

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21.30

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

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

[[Page 37684]]

Email: brian--millsap@fws.gov

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

1563. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] LISTING OF FIVE FOREIGN BIRDS UNDER THE 
ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq.

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to list five foreign bird species under the 
Endangered Species Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AT62
_______________________________________________________________________

1564. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; FEDERAL FALCONRY 
STANDARDS; ADDING CONNECTICUT TO THE LIST OF STATES THAT MEET FEDERAL 
FALCONRY STANDARDS

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 712(2)

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to add Connecticut to the list of States in which 
the practice of falconry is approved.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

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

RIN: 1018-AT63
_______________________________________________________________________

1565. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] PERMIT REVOCATION REGULATIONS FOR ENDANGERED 
SPECIES ACT INCIDENTAL TAKE PERMITS

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17.22(b)(5); 50 CFR 17.32(b)(5); 50 CFR 13.28

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to repromulgate regulations that were vacated by 
the District Court for the District of Columbia due to failure to 
provide adequate notice and comment on the rule. The rule will 
establish specific provisions for revoking incidental take permits 
issued under the authority of section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Endangered 
Species Act, as amended.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/25/04                    69 FR 29681
NPRM Comment Period End         07/26/04
Final Rule                      05/25/04                    69 FR 29669

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Richard E Sayers Jr., Chief, Branch of Consultation and 
Habitat Conservation Planning, Department of the Interior, United 
States Fish and Wildlife Service, ARLSQ-420, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, 
Mailstop ARL-SQ 420, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2106
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: rick--sayers@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT64
_______________________________________________________________________

1566. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
DESIGNATING MANATEE PROTECTION AREAS IN LEE COUNTY, FL

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are proposing to designate several new manatee protection 
areas in Lee County, FL.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Emergency Final Rule Effective  04/07/04                    69 FR 18279
Emergency Final Rule            04/07/04                    69 FR 18279
NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AT65
_______________________________________________________________________

1567. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
BUENA VISTA LAKE SHREW CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to propose to designate critical habitat for the 
Buena Vista Lake Shrew, which occurs in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

[[Page 37685]]

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AT66
_______________________________________________________________________

1568. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING: REVISION OF LANGUAGE 
USED IN REGULATIONS FOR APPROVING NONTOXIC SHOT FOR USE IN WATERFOWL 
HUNTING

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 742 a-j

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20.134

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
migratorybirds.fws.gov

URL For Public Comments:
migratorybirds.fws.gov

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

RIN: 1018-AT67
_______________________________________________________________________

1569. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR CALIFORNIA TIGER SALAMANDER, CENTRAL 
DPS; 50 CFR 17

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21.29

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: XXX

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

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

RIN: 1018-AT68
_______________________________________________________________________

1570. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE CAPTIVE WILDLIFE 
SAFETY ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 42

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14

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

Abstract: We plan to propose to implement the Captive Wildlife Safety 
Act (CWSA) by adding subpart K to 50 CFR 14. The CWSA amends the Lacey 
Act by making it illegal to buy, sell, transport, receive, or acquire 
live lions, tigers, leopards, cheetahs, jaguars, and cougars or any 
hybrid of these species across State lines, or to import or export any 
of these species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AT69
_______________________________________________________________________

1571. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] SEASONS, HARVEST LIMITS, METHODS, AND MEANS 
RELATED TO TAKING OF WILDLIFE FOR SUBSISTENCE USES DURING 2005-06 
REGULATORY YEAR (SUBPART D)

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will revise the regulations for seasons, harvest limits, 
methods, and means related to the taking of wildlife for subsistence 
uses during the 2005-06 regulatory year. This rulemaking is necessary 
because subpart D is subject to annual review.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AT70
_______________________________________________________________________

1572. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] RESERVED/EXCEPTED RIGHTS MANAGEMENT 
(MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 668dd to 668ee; PL 106-113; 16 USC 715 to 715k, 
715n to 715rr; 42 USC 4321

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This Service Manual Chapter (612 FW 3) provides specific 
guidance

[[Page 37686]]

on the management and oversight of the exercise of privately owned 
mineral rights within the National Wildlife Refuge System. It also 
provides information on the law that governs the disposition of fees 
the Service receives in connection with reserved/excepted rights in 
Louisiana and Texas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Carol Carson, Refuge Program Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N Fairfax 
Dr Suite 670, Arlington, VA 22205
Phone: 703 358-2490

RIN: 1018-AT71
_______________________________________________________________________

1573. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] MOSQUITO AND MOSQUITO-BORNE DISEASE MANAGEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 668dd to 668ee

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

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

RIN: 1018-AT72
_______________________________________________________________________

1574. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] STRATEGIC GROWTH OF THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE 
REFUGE SYSTEM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 668dd to 668ee

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This Service Manual chapter (602 FW 5) outlines the process 
and decision points for the consideration of lands proposed for 
inclusion in the National Wildlife Refuge System (System). It explains 
in detail the various steps in taking a proposal from the initial idea 
stage to the Director's decision on whether a Region should proceed 
with the detailed planning and public involvement required for a new 
national wildlife refuge or major addition to an existing refuge, and 
ultimately, to approval ofa new refuge or substantial addition.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dirck Byler, Department of the Interior, United States 
Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Ste. 670, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2337

RIN: 1018-AT73
_______________________________________________________________________

1575. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
COACHELLA VALLEY MILK-VETCH CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to propose critical habitat for the Coachella Valley 
milk-vetch, which occurs in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AT74
_______________________________________________________________________

1576. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
THREAD-LEAVED BRODIAEA CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to propose critical habitat for the Thread-Leaved 
Brodiaea, which occurs in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AT75

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_______________________________________________________________________

1577. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING; 2005-2006 MIGRATORY 
GAME BIRD HUNTING REGULATIONS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action establishes annual migratory game bird hunting 
regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/05
Final Action                    09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

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

RIN: 1018-AT76
_______________________________________________________________________

1578. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] MIGRATORY BIRD SUBSISTENCE HARVEST IN ALASKA; 
PROPOSED SPRING/SUMMER SUBSISTENCE ANNUAL HARVEST REGULATIONS FOR 
MIGRATORY BIRDS IN ALASKA DURING THE 2005 SUBSISTENCE SEASON

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 92

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action establishes annual spring/summer migratory bird 
subsistence harvest regulations in Alaska for the 2005 subsistence 
season.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AT77
_______________________________________________________________________

1579. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SAN MIGUEL ISLAND FOX, SANTA 
ROSA ISLAND FOX, SANTA CRUZ ISLAND FOX, AND SANTA CATALINA ISLAND FOX

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to propose critical habitat for four island fox 
species, which occur on the Channel Islands off California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AI28
RIN: 1018-AT78
_______________________________________________________________________

1580. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
SALT CREEK TIGER BEETLE CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AJ13
RIN: 1018-AT79
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1581. LIST OF MIGRATORY BIRDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 704; 16 USC 712

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 10.13

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The List of Migratory Birds found at 50 CFR 10.13 is being 
revised to (1) bring the list into conformity with generally accepted 
taxonomy and nomenclature--English (common) and scientific names, as 
reflected in four published supplements to the 6th (1983) edition of 
the American Ornithologists' Union Checklist of North American Birds; 
and (2) add species that are of regular occurrence in the United States 
that are not included on the current list.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/09/95                    60 FR 24686
Second NPRM                     10/12/01                    66 FR 52281
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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

RIN: 1018-AB72
_______________________________________________________________________

1582. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND GENERAL PERMIT PROCEDURES--50 CFR PART 13

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 13

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Local

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

RIN: 1018-AC57
_______________________________________________________________________

1583. IMPORTATION OF CAPTIVE-BRED EXOTIC BIRDS INTO THE UNITED STATES 
FROM BREEDING FACILITIES IN OTHER COUNTRIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 4901 to 4916

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/17/94                    59 FR 12784
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AF44
_______________________________________________________________________

1584. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; TIBETAN ANTELOPE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to list the Tibetan antelope, or chiru, as 
endangered. The antelope is native to Tibet, Kashmir, and north-central 
China. It is threatened by illegal trade in its wool, known as 
shahtoosh, which is exceptionally fine. The species has experienced 
dramatic declines in recent years despite efforts by range countries to 
control poaching, as well as a prohibition on international commercial 
trade through listing in appendix I of CITES.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice                          04/25/00                    65 FR 24171
NPRM                            10/06/03                    68 FR 57646
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AF49
_______________________________________________________________________

1585. U.S. PROPOSALS FOR CITES APPENDIX III; CERTAIN TURTLE SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

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

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trade on the species in an effort to maintain healthy populations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/26/00                     65 FR 4217
Final Action                    06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AF69
_______________________________________________________________________

1586. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ENDANGERED STATUS 
FOR 12 SPECIES OF PICTURE-WING FLIES FROM THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AG23
_______________________________________________________________________

1587. NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM; MISSION, GOALS, AND PURPOSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Proposed Policy                 01/16/01                     66 FR 3668
Comment Period Extended         03/15/01                    66 FR 15136
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    05/15/01                    66 FR 26879
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    06/21/01                    66 FR 33268
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

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

RIN: 1018-AG46
_______________________________________________________________________

1588. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE 
JOHNSTON'S FRANKENIA FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/22/03                    68 FR 27961
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AH53
_______________________________________________________________________

1589. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE; RECLASSIFICATION FROM 
ENDANGERED TO THREATENED STATUS FOR MARIANNA FRUIT BAT (GUAM), AND 
THREATENED STATUS FOR MARIANNA FRUIT BAT (CNMI)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to make a final determination on the proposal to 
reclassify the Mariana fruit bat on Guam from endangered to threatened, 
and the proposal to list as threatened the Mariana fruit bat from the 
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/26/98                    63 FR 14641
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    05/27/04                    69 FR 30277
Final Action                    12/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End         06/28/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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Government Levels Affected: None

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

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AE83
RIN: 1018-AH55
_______________________________________________________________________

1590. ADDITION OF THE GREAT WHITE SHARK AND THE CAPE STAG BEETLES TO 
APPENDIX III UNDER CITES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AH66
_______________________________________________________________________

1591. AUDIT RESOLUTION POLICY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: OMB Circular A-133

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 80; 43 CFR 12

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

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

RIN: 1018-AH69
_______________________________________________________________________

1592. IMPORTATION OF EXOTIC WILD BIRDS INTO THE UNITED STATES; ADDING 
BLUE-FRONTED AMAZON PARROTS FROM ARGENTINA'S APPROVED SUSTAINABLE USE 
MANAGEMENT PLAN TO THE APPROVED LIST OF NON-CAPTIVE BRED SPECIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 4901 to 4916

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/06/03                    68 FR 46559
Final Action                    09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AH89
_______________________________________________________________________

1593. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REVISIONS TO THE 
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO PERMITS ISSUED UNDER THE ENDANGERED SPECIES 
ACT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 13; 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/10/03                    68 FR 53327
NPRM--Reopening of comment 
period                          02/23/04                     69 FR 8161
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Nancy Green, Biologist, Department of the Interior, 
United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 430 E, 4401 N. Fairfax 
Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2105
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: nancy--green@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AH93

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_______________________________________________________________________

1594. PUBLIC NOTICE FOR CITES APPENDIX III LISTING OF SPANISH CEDAR AND 
BIGLEAF MAHOGANY BY THE GOVERNMENT OF PERU

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AH99
_______________________________________________________________________

1595. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF TWO 
AUSTRALIAN PARAKEETS FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/02/03                    68 FR 52169
Final Rule                      08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AI04
_______________________________________________________________________

1596. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING AND PERMITS; REGULATIONS FOR MANAGING 
HARVEST OF LIGHT GOOSE POPULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/12/01                    66 FR 52077
NPRM Correction                 11/07/01                    66 FR 56266
NPRM Comment Period Extended    12/10/01                    66 FR 63665
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

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

RIN: 1018-AI07
_______________________________________________________________________

1597. ADDITION BY INDONESIA OF RAMIN TO APPENDIX III UNDER THE 
CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD FAUNA 
AND FLORA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule               06/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AI08
_______________________________________________________________________

1598. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE 
TINIAN MONARCH FLYCATCHER FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED 
SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service is planning to make a final determination on the 
proposed rule to delist the Tinian monarch flycatcher from the list of 
endangered and threatened species, due

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to apparent increases in population numbers and likely improvement of 
habitat quality. This bird occurs on Tinian Island in the Marianas. The 
proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on February 22, 
1999, page 8533, under RIN 1018-AE40.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/22/99                     64 FR 8533
Final Action                    09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AE40
RIN: 1018-AI14
_______________________________________________________________________

1599. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE TOPEKA SHINER

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/21/02                    67 FR 54261
NPRM--reopening of comment 
period                          03/17/04                    69 FR 12619
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State

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

RIN: 1018-AI20
_______________________________________________________________________

1600. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REGULATIONS FOR MANAGING RESIDENT CANADA 
GEESE POPULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/21/03                    68 FR 50496
Final Action                    09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

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

RIN: 1018-AI32
_______________________________________________________________________

1601. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE 
SOUTHWEST ALASKAN DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE NORTHERN SEA OTTER

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/11/04                     69 FR 6600
NPRM; announcement of public 
hearing                         05/05/04                    69 FR 25055
Final Action                    02/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AI44
_______________________________________________________________________

1602. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE COLUMBIA-KLAMATH DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF 
THE BULL TROUT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/29/02                    67 FR 71235
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    02/11/03                     68 FR 6863
NPRM--Comment Period Reopened, 
NOA for draft economic analysis 04/05/04                    69 FR 17634
Final Action                    09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 1018-AI52
_______________________________________________________________________

1603. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; EIDERDOWN FROM ICELAND

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/05/03                    68 FR 52727
Final Action                    09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AI64
_______________________________________________________________________

1604. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PERMITS FOR FOREIGN 
LISTED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AI67
_______________________________________________________________________

1605. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SAN DIEGO FAIRY SHRIMP

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/22/03                    68 FR 19888
NPRM--NOA, draft economic 
analysis, reopening, public 
comment period, and notice of 
public hearing                  04/08/04                    69 FR 18516
Final Action                    10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AI71
_______________________________________________________________________

1606. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE CALIFORNIA GNATCATCHER

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, April 11, 2003, Court order.

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/24/03                    68 FR 20228
NPRM--Public Comment Period 
Reopening                       04/08/04                    69 FR 18515
NPRM Comment Period Reopen, 
Draft Econ Analysis Avail, 
Public Hearing                  04/08/04                    69 FR 18516
Final Action                    09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AI72
_______________________________________________________________________

1607. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR 11 MOBILE RIVER BASIN FRESHWATER MUSSELS

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

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

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat, if prudent, for 
three

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threatened and eight endangered species of Mobile River Basin 
freshwater mussels.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/26/03                    68 FR 14752
NPRM Comment Reopen, NOA of 
hearing and draft economic 
analysis                        08/14/03                    68 FR 48581
NPRM--reopen comment, NOA for 
draft economic analysis         01/13/04                     69 FR 1960
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AI73
_______________________________________________________________________

1608. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR FIVE APPALACHIAN MUSSELS

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AI76
_______________________________________________________________________

1609. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR A PLANT, THE PIERSON'S MILKVETCH

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/05/03                    68 FR 46143
NPRM--reopen public comment 
period, NOA of draft econ 
analysis                        04/06/04                    69 FR 18016
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AI77
_______________________________________________________________________

1610. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR A PLANT, THE LANE MOUNTAIN MILKVETCH

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/06/04                    69 FR 18018
Final Action                    04/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AI78
_______________________________________________________________________

1611. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ENDANGERED STATUS 
FOR THE SCIMITAR-HORNED ORYX, ADDAX, AND DAMA GAZELLE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Based on comments received, we may finalize a rule to list 
three species of antelope (Scimitar-Horned oryx, addax, and the Dama 
gazelle) as endangered.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/05/91                    56 FR 56491
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    07/24/03                    68 FR 43706
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    11/26/03                    68 FR 66395
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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Email: roddy--gabel@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI82
_______________________________________________________________________

1612. CHANGES IN LIST OF SPECIES IN APPENDICES TO THE CONVENTION ON 
INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD FAUNA AND FLORA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AI90
_______________________________________________________________________

1613. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF EGGERT'S 
SUNFLOWER FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to make a final determination on a proposal to remove 
the Eggert's sunflower from the List of Endangered and Threatened 
Species. This action is based on the recent completion of population 
and distribution studies, the commitment of land managers to the 
protection and management of several populations, and the discovery of 
previously undocumented populations throughout the species' range. On 
May 22, 1997, the Eggert's sunflower was designated as a threatened 
species. This species is known to occur in Alabama, Kentucky, and 
Tennessee.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/05/04                    69 FR 17627
Final Action                    03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AJ08
_______________________________________________________________________

1614. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE MEXICAN SPOTTED OWL

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/18/03                    68 FR 65020
NPRM--reopen comment, NOA of 
draft econ analysis and draft 
envir assessment, notice of 
public mtg                      03/26/04                    69 FR 15777
Final Action                    08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AJ15
_______________________________________________________________________

1615. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DE-DESIGNATION OF 
MANATEE PROTECTION AREAS IN FLORIDA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq; 16 USC 1361 to 1407

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17.108

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/22/03                    68 FR 60316
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

[[Page 37696]]

Email: patrick--leonard@fws.gov

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AH80
RIN: 1018-AJ23
_______________________________________________________________________

1616. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, 
SUBPART C AND SUBPART D -- 2004-2005 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF FISH AND 
WILDLIFE

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 100

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/19/03                    68 FR 49734
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 1018-AJ25
_______________________________________________________________________

1617. EXTENSION OF EXISTING AMENDED 4(D) RULE FOR PREBLE'S MEADOW 
JUMPING MOUSE IN COLORADO AND WYOMING

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531

CFR Citation: 17 CFR 40

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/24/04                     69 FR 8359
Comment Period Extended         03/23/04                    69 FR 13504
Final Action                    05/20/04                    69 FR 29101

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AF30
RIN: 1018-AJ26
_______________________________________________________________________

1618. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING; APPROVAL OF HEVI-STEEL AS A NONTOXIC SHOT 
MATERIAL FOR WATERFOWL HUNTING

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

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/24/03                    68 FR 60897
NPRM                            03/15/04                    69 FR 12105
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AT32
_______________________________________________________________________

1619. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE ARROYO TOAD

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/28/04                    69 FR 23254
Correction to NPRM              05/17/04                    69 FR 27886
Final Action                    05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203

[[Page 37697]]

Phone: 703 358-2171
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: chris--nolin@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AT42
_______________________________________________________________________

1620. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE CALIFORNIA TIGER SALAMANDER SANTA BARBARA 
COUNTY DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, January 15, 2004, Court Order.

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/22/04                     69 FR 3064
NPRM--reopen comment, public 
hearing announcement            04/13/04                    69 FR 19364
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AT44
_______________________________________________________________________

1621. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE RIVERSIDE FAIRY SHRIMP

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/27/04                    69 FR 23023
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AT45
_______________________________________________________________________

1622. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, 
SUBPART C AND SUBPART D; 2005-2006 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF FISH AND 
SHELLFISH REGULATIONS

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/03/04                     69 FR 5105
Final Action                    03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AT46
_______________________________________________________________________

1623. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
EMERGENCY CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR SANTA ANA SUCKER

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for the Santa Ana Sucker, 
known from California, on an emergency basis.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective--
Emergency Designation           02/26/04                     69 FR 8839
NPRM                            02/26/04                     69 FR 8911
Final Action                    10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AT57
_______________________________________________________________________

1624. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC 
LANDS IN AK: SPECIFYING RATIOS OF INTERESTS/QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS OF 
FEDERAL SUBSISTENCE REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCILS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will clarify the membership qualifications for the 
Federal Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/15/04                    69 FR 19964
Final Action                    10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AT58
_______________________________________________________________________

1625. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] CONFERRING DESIGNATED PORT STATUS ON MEMPHIS, 
TN, LOUISVILLE, KY, AND HOUSTON, TX

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

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to make Houston, TX, Louisville, KY, and Memphis, 
TN, designated ports under section 9(f) of the Endangered Species Act. 
This action would allow the direct importation and exportation of 
wildlife and wildlife products through these growing international 
ports. We are proposing to amend the regulations in 50 CFR 14 to 
reflect this designation. We will hold public hearings to collect 
comments on this change. We also seek written comments from the public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/22/04                    69 FR 21806
Final Action                    09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AT59
_______________________________________________________________________

1626. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] REGULATIONS FOR NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL 
POPULATIONS OF THE WESTERN DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE GRAY WOLF

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to make a final determination on the proposal to 
reduce regulatory restrictions for gray wolves within the nonessential 
experimental populations in ID and MT on private lands. These relaxed 
regulations will result in minor positive economic benefits to private 
landowners. Additionally, we are defining a process for voluntary and 
cooperative transfer of management responsibilities for wolves back to 
the States of ID and MT.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/09/04                    69 FR 10956
NPRM--notice of public hearing  04/06/04                    69 FR 18035
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

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

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

RIN: 1018-AT61
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1627. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 1994 AMENDMENTS TO THE MARINE MAMMAL 
PROTECTION ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 to 1374

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AE72
_______________________________________________________________________

1628. TAKING OF MARINE MAMMALS BY LEVEL B HARASSMENT; ISSUANCE OF 
GENERAL AUTHORIZATION FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND PERMITS FOR 
PHOTOGRAPHY, EDUCATIONAL, AND COMMERCIAL PURPOSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 103-238; 16 USC 1361 to 1407

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to issue regulations that would allow us 
to authorize harassment but not injury or death of marine mammals under 
our

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jurisdiction, for scientific research and for photography for 
educational or commercial purposes. This rule would further implement 
the 1994 Amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AF26
_______________________________________________________________________

1629. INJURIOUS WILDLIFE; ADDITION OF THE ASIAN SWAMP EEL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 42

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AF53
_______________________________________________________________________

1630. POLICY ON GENERAL CONSERVATION PERMITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Proposed Policy       10/28/99                    64 FR 58086
Final Action                    09/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AF63
_______________________________________________________________________

1631. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DETERMINATION OF 
ENDANGERED STATUS AND DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE GILA CHUB

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AG16
_______________________________________________________________________

1632. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE DOLLY 
VARDEN AS A THREATENED SPECIES IN WASHINGTON DUE TO SIMILARITY OF 
APPEARANCE TO BULL TROUT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AH68

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_______________________________________________________________________

1633. RELEASE OF CAPTIVE-REARED MALLARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Intent                08/28/01                    66 FR 45274
Notice of Availability          08/26/03                    68 FR 51231
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

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

RIN: 1018-AI05
_______________________________________________________________________

1634. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING AND 
DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THREE SNAILS AND ONE AMPHIPOD

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/12/02                     67 FR 6459
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    05/31/02                    67 FR 38059
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

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

RIN: 1018-AI15
_______________________________________________________________________

1635. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE CACTUS FERRUGINOUS PYGMY OWL

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/27/02                    67 FR 71031
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    02/25/03                     68 FR 8730
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    04/28/03                    68 FR 22353
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AI48
_______________________________________________________________________

1636. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REVISIONS TO GENERAL EXCEPTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 95-616; 92 Stat 3112 (16 USC 712(2)); PL 106-108

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under this rule, some public institutions which are now 
exempted from permit requirements would be required to obtain permits 
in order to possess migratory birds. It would create new exemptions for 
State and Federal resource managers and it would establish husbandry 
requirements applicable to exempt facilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations, 
Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AI96
_______________________________________________________________________

1637. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING OF THE 
WESTERN DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE GRAY WOLF

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/01/03                    68 FR 15879
NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

[[Page 37701]]

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AF20
RIN: 1018-AJ04
_______________________________________________________________________

1638. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE CALIFORNIA RED-LEGGED FROG

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/13/04                    69 FR 19619
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AJ16
_______________________________________________________________________

1639. INJURIOUS WILDLIFE SPECIES; BOIGA SNAKES

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 18 USC 42

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/12/03                    68 FR 53705
NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AT28
_______________________________________________________________________

1640. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; AMENDMENT TO 
MANATEE PROTECTION AREAS IN FLORIDA (BARGE CANAL EXCEPTION)

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/16/02                    67 FR 18572
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AH80
RIN: 1018-AT39
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1641. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED ENDANGERED 
STATUS FOR THREE PLANTS FROM THE MARIANA ISLANDS AND GUAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/08/04                    69 FR 18499

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AG09

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_______________________________________________________________________

1642. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING THE 
HOOVER'S WOOLLY-STAR FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/07/03                    68 FR 57829

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AG41
_______________________________________________________________________

1643. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THREE COASTAL CALIFORNIA PLANTS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action for 1 Plant        03/17/04                    69 FR 12553

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AG88
_______________________________________________________________________

1644. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE 
TRUCKEE BARBERRY FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/01/03                    68 FR 56564

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AH47
_______________________________________________________________________

1645. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE GUAM 
BROADBILL AND MARIANA MALLARD FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED 
SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/23/04                     69 FR 8116

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AH50
_______________________________________________________________________

1646. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED PLANTS; RECLASSIFICATION OF THE MISSOURI 
BLADDERPOD FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/15/03                    68 FR 59337

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AH59
_______________________________________________________________________

1647. EXPORT OF LIVE ALLIGATORS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       05/04/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AH65
_______________________________________________________________________

1648. EAGLE PERMITS: NEW DEFINITIONS, PERMITS FOR INCIDENTAL TAKING OF 
BALD EAGLES NECESSARY TO PROTECT OTHER INTERESTS IN ANY PARTICULAR 
LOCALITY

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 22

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       05/10/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

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

RIN: 1018-AH74
_______________________________________________________________________

1649. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REGULATIONS GOVERNING REHABILITATION 
ACTIVITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/27/03                    68 FR 61123

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AH87
_______________________________________________________________________

1650. MARINE MAMMALS: INCIDENTAL TAKE DURING SPECIFIED ACTIVITIES 
(BEAUFORT SEA POLAR BEAR AND WALRUS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18

[[Page 37703]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/28/03                    68 FR 66744

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local

Agency Contact: Benjamin Tuggle
Phone: 703 358-2161
Fax: 703 358-1869
Email: benjamin--tuggle@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AH92
_______________________________________________________________________

1651. PARTNERS FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE PROGRAM

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       05/13/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hannibal Bolton
Phone: 703 358-1718

RIN: 1018-AH98
_______________________________________________________________________

1652. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; BELUGA STURGEON

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/21/04                    69 FR 21425

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Marie Maltese
Phone: 703 358-1708
Email: marie--maltese@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI11
_______________________________________________________________________

1653. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING OF THE ROTA 
BRIDLED WHITE-EYE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/22/04                     69 FR 3022

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

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

RIN: 1018-AI16
_______________________________________________________________________

1654. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE VENTURA MARSH MILKVETCH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      05/20/04                    69 FR 29081

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State

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

RIN: 1018-AI21
_______________________________________________________________________

1655. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING OF THE SAN 
MIGUEL ISLAND FOX, SANTA ROSA ISLAND FOX, SANTA CRUZ ISLAND FOX, AND 
SANTA CATALINA ISLAND FOX

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action--Final Listing     03/05/04                    69 FR 10335

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

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

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AT79
RIN: 1018-AI28
_______________________________________________________________________

1656. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE 
SLICKSPOT PEPPERGRASS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       01/22/04                     69 FR 3094

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AI50
_______________________________________________________________________

1657. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE DESERT YELLOWHEAD

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM--reopen comment; NOA, draft 
econ analysis and draft envir 
assessment                      01/27/04                     69 FR 3871
Final Action                    03/16/04                    69 FR 12278

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AI69
_______________________________________________________________________

1658. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR BRAUN'S ROCKCRESS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/03/04                    69 FR 31460

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

[[Page 37704]]

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

RIN: 1018-AI74
_______________________________________________________________________

1659. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ENDANGERED STATUS 
FOR THE DUGONG IN THE REPUBLIC OF PALAU

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/17/03                    68 FR 70185

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Gabel
Phone: 703 358-1708
Fax: 703 358-2276
Email: roddy--gabel@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI81
_______________________________________________________________________

1660. SAFE HARBOR AGREEMENTS AND CANDIDATE CONSERVATION AGREEMENTS WITH 
ASSURANCES; REVISIONS TO THE REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/03/04                    69 FR 24084

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Nancy Green
Phone: 703 358-2105
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: nancy--green@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI85
_______________________________________________________________________

1661. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, 
SUBPARTS C AND D; 2004-2005 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF FISH AND SHELLFISH

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/03/04                     69 FR 5018

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William W. Knauer
Phone: 907 786-3873
Fax: 907 786-3898
Email: bill--knauer@fws.gov

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1018-AI37
RIN: 1018-AI89
_______________________________________________________________________

1662. ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT COUNTERPART SECTION 7 CONSULTATION 
REGULATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTING THE NATIONAL FIRE PLAN

Priority: Other Significant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/08/03                    68 FR 68254

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

Agency Contact: Richard E Sayers
Phone: 703 358-2106
Fax: 703 358-1735
Email: rick--sayers@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AJ02
_______________________________________________________________________

1663. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE 
EGGERT'S SUNFLOWER FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/05/04                    69 FR 17627
Withdrawn                       05/10/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AJ17
_______________________________________________________________________

1664. MIGRATORY BIRD SUBSISTENCE HARVEST IN ALASKA; PROPOSED SPRING/
SUMMER SUBSISTENCE ANNUAL HARVEST REGULATIONS FOR MIGRATORY BIRDS IN 
ALASKA DURING THE 2004 SUBSISTENCE SEASON

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 92

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/12/04                     69 FR 1686
Final Action                    04/02/04                    69 FR 17318

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew DiMarsico
Phone: 202 366-5263
Fax: 202-366-3820
Email: andrew.dimarsico@usda.gov

Fred Armstrong
Phone: 907 786-3887

RIN: 1018-AJ27
_______________________________________________________________________

1665. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE 
VIRGINIA ROUNDLEAF FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       05/07/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AT33

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_______________________________________________________________________

1666. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; WITHDRAWAL OF 
PROPOSED DOWNLISTING OF THE PAHRUMP POOLFISH FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED 
AND THREATENED SPECIES

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/02/04                    69 FR 17383

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AB97
RIN: 1018-AT35
_______________________________________________________________________

1667. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE MEXICAN SPOTTED OWL

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/18/03                    68 FR 65020
Withdrawn - Duplicate of RIN 
1018-AJ15                       05/05/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Related RIN: Related to 1018-AG29
RIN: 1018-AT52
BILLING CODE 4310--55--S
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage
National Park Service (NPS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1668. BIG THICKET NATIONAL PRESERVE; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.85

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, 
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NWRoom 
3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206

RIN: 1024-AC92
_______________________________________________________________________

1669. PICTURED ROCKS NATIONAL LAKESHORE; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.32

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, 
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NWRoom 
3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206

RIN: 1024-AC93
_______________________________________________________________________

1670. FIRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.20

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, 
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NWRoom 
3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206

RIN: 1024-AC94

[[Page 37706]]

_______________________________________________________________________

1671. GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.29

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, 
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NWRoom 
3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206

RIN: 1024-AC95
_______________________________________________________________________

1672. BIGHORN CANYON NATIONAL RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.92

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, 
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NWRoom 
3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206

RIN: 1024-AC96
_______________________________________________________________________

1673. CURECANTI RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.51

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, 
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NWRoom 
3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206

RIN: 1024-AC99
_______________________________________________________________________

1674. NATIVE AMERICAN GRAVES PROTECTION AND REPATRIATION ACT; FUTURE 
APPLICABILITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 3001 et seq

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 10.13

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule relates to one section of the regulations 
that implement the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation 
Act (NAGPRA). This section will clarify the applicability of NAGPRA to 
museums and Federal agencies following the statutory deadlines for 
completion of summaries and inventories.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1024-AD05
_______________________________________________________________________

1675. DELAWARE WATER GAP NRA COMMERCIAL VEHICLE FEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.71(e)

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1024-AD14
_______________________________________________________________________

1676. REVISIONS TO RIGHT-OF-WAY REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise existing regulations relating to the 
issuance of right-of-way permits across lands and waters under National 
Park Service

[[Page 37707]]

administration. The current regulations are outdated. The new 
regulations will provide a process for the review, consideration, and 
approval or denial of requests for rights-of-way.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1024-AD16
_______________________________________________________________________

1677. COST RECOVERY FOR SPECIAL PARK USES

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1024-AD18
_______________________________________________________________________

1678. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] GULF ISLANDS NATIONAL SEASHORE: PERSONAL 
WATERCRAFT USE

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

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.12

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, 
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NWRoom 
3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206

RIN: 1024-AD21
_______________________________________________________________________

1679. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] HISTORIC PRESERVATION CERTIFICATIONS

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 4702

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 67

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend 36 CFR part 67, which governs the 
certification of historic structures to receive Federal income tax 
incentives. This action is necessary so that the rule will more 
accurately reflect the management structure of the program, clarify the 
applicable standards of rehabilitation, and more rationally allocate 
the apportionment of the application fees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1024-AD24
_______________________________________________________________________

1680. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] VESSEL MANAGEMENT IN GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 92; 16 USC 410hh-4

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 13.65

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, 
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NWRoom 
3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206

RIN: 1024-AD25
_______________________________________________________________________

1681. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] APOSTLE ISLANDS; SNOWMOBILES

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

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.82

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would allow snowmobiles in designated areas of the

[[Page 37708]]

park. This rulemaking is necessary because NPS general regulations that 
currently allow snowmobiles require that parks designate specific 
routes and areas for snowmobile use.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Chick Fagan, Office of Policy, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street N.W.Room 7252 MIB, 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-7456

RIN: 1024-AD26
_______________________________________________________________________

1682. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] APOSTLE ISLANDS; OFF-ROAD VEHICLES

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

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.82

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would allow off-road vehicles in designated areas 
of the park. The rulemaking is necessary because the NPS general 
regulations currently allow off-road vehicles require that parks 
designate specific routes and areas for off-road vehicle use.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Chick Fagan, Office of Policy, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street N.W.Room 7252 MIB, 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-7456

RIN: 1024-AD27
_______________________________________________________________________

1683. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] APOSTLE ISLANDS; ICE AUGERS

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

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.82

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would allow power engines (ice augers) in 
designated areas of the park without further need for a permit. This 
rulemaking is necessary to relieve the burden of processing permits for 
a routine and recurring activity. Park resources can be adequately 
protected without the need for a permit process.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Chick Fagan, Office of Policy, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street N.W.Room 7252 MIB, 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-7456

RIN: 1024-AD28
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage
National Park Service (NPS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1684. COMMERCIAL USE AUTHORIZATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 105-391

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 52

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/27/02                    67 FR 70899
END                             01/27/03
ACTION                          06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1024-AC85
_______________________________________________________________________

1685. LAKE MEREDITH RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.57

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/12/03                    68 FR 17292
Final Action                    07/00/04

[[Page 37709]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, 
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NWRoom 
3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206

RIN: 1024-AC97
_______________________________________________________________________

1686. CHICKASAW RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.50

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/25/04                    69 FR 15277
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, 
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NWRoom 
3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206

RIN: 1024-AC98
_______________________________________________________________________

1687. AMISTAD RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.79

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/22/03                    68 FR 60305
END                             12/22/03
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, 
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NWRoom 
3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206

RIN: 1024-AD00
_______________________________________________________________________

1688. LAKE ROOSEVELT RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.55

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/06/04                     69 FR 5799
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, 
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NWRoom 
3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206

RIN: 1024-AD01
_______________________________________________________________________

1689. BOATING AND WATER USE ACTIVITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 3

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/26/03                    68 FR 51207
END                             12/24/03
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, 
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NWRoom 
3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206

RIN: 1024-AD07
_______________________________________________________________________

1690. ALASKA PARK UNITS; SPECIAL REGULATIONS

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

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 13

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/02/04                    69 FR 17355
NPRM Comment Period End         06/01/04
Final Action                    08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bernard Fagan, Deputy Chief, Office of Policy and 
Regulations, Department of the Interior,

[[Page 37710]]

National Park Service, 1849 C Street N.W., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-7469
Fax: 202 219-8835
Email: chick--fagan@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD13
_______________________________________________________________________

1691. ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK SNOWMOBILE USE

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

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.7

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/05/01                     66 FR 1069
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Special Assistant, Office of the Director, 
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NWRoom 
3145 MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4206

Related RIN: Duplicate of 1024-AC82
RIN: 1024-AD15
_______________________________________________________________________

1692. USE OF SERVICE ANIMALS IN NATIONAL PARK AREAS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 2.7

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1024-AD17
_______________________________________________________________________

1693. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] NATIVE AMERICAN HANDICRAFTS

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 5964

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 51

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement section 416 of the National Parks 
Omnibus Management Act of 1998, which encourages promotion of the sale 
of authentic United States Indian, Alaska native, Native Samoan, and 
Native Hawaiian handicrafts in units of the National Park System.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/25/04                    69 FR 15286
Final Action                    09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tony Sisto, Acting Chief of Concessions, Department of 
the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 513-7156

RIN: 1024-AD20
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions
National Park Service (NPS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1694. SPECIAL REGULATIONS OF THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM; RELIGIOUS 
CEREMONIAL COLLECTION OF GOLDEN EAGLETS IN WUPATKI NATIONAL MONUMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.101

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/22/01                     66 FR 6516
END                             03/23/01
ACTION                           To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

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

RIN: 1024-AC86

[[Page 37711]]

_______________________________________________________________________

1695. GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA; SPECIAL REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.97

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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

1696. PROCEDURES FOR STATE, TRIBAL, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT HISTORIC 
PRESERVATION PROGRAMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 61

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/01/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

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

RIN: 1024-AC79
_______________________________________________________________________

1697. SNOWMOBILE REGULATIONS FOR YELLOWSTONE AND GRAND TETON NATIONAL 
PARKS AND JDR PARKWAY

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.13; 36 CFR 7.21; 36 CFR 7.22

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/11/03                    68 FR 69628

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall
Phone: 202 208-4206

RIN: 1024-AD11
_______________________________________________________________________

1698. CEREMONIES AT FIRST DIVISION MONUMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.96

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/01/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bernard Fagan
Phone: 202 208-7469
Fax: 202 219-8835
Email: chick--fagan@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD19
_______________________________________________________________________

1699. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK--SALT CREEK CANYON

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.44

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NPS is amending its regulations for Canyonlands National Park 
to prohibit motor vehicles in certain sections of Salt Creek Canyon. 
This action is necessary to prevent impairment of park resources.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/11/03                    68 FR 47524
Final Action                    06/14/04                    69 FR 32871
Final Action Effective          07/14/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Phil Brueck, Deputy Superintendent, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, Canyonlands National Park, 2282 W. 
Resource Blvd., Moab, UT 84532
Phone: 435 719-2102
Email: phil--brueck@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD23
BILLING CODE 4310--70--S

[[Page 37712]]

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

1700. INDIAN ELECTRIC POWER UTILITIES

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 385

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 175

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule contains procedures governing the operation of BIA-
owned power utilities. BIA is revising this rule to incorporate new 
procedures on billing and collection of government debt. Once these 
changes are made, BIA will publish a new proposed rule for public 
comment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/07/96                    61 FR 29040
END                             08/06/96
NPRM                            10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ross Mooney, Civil Engineer, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4559, 1849 C Street NW. MS 
3543 MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-5480

RIN: 1076-AD45
_______________________________________________________________________

1701. BUY INDIAN ACT REGULATIONS

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

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

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 14 app A

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1076-AE07
_______________________________________________________________________

1702. TRIBAL REVENUE ALLOCATION PLANS

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

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

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 290

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

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

RIN: 1076-AE24
_______________________________________________________________________

1703. INDIAN COUNTRY LAW ENFORCEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 12

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local, Tribal, Federal

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

RIN: 1076-AE35
_______________________________________________________________________

1704. PROCLAMATION OF RESERVATIONS

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 467

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will define the procedures and criteria to be used 
for issuance of reservation proclamations by the Secretary of the 
Interior.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Eufrona Snyder, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3614
Fax: 202 219-1065

RIN: 1076-AE40

[[Page 37713]]

_______________________________________________________________________

1705. LOAN GUARANTY, INSURANCE, AND INTEREST SUBSIDY

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 1496

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 103

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are revising our regulations to comply with the Indian 
Financing Amendments Act of 2002, specifically 25 U.S.A. 1485(I), which 
requires the Secretary of the Interior to promulgate regulations to 
facilitate, administer, and promote transfers of leans and guaranteed 
and insured portions of loans as intended under the Act. We also are 
introducing regulations to implement 25 U.S.A. 1497A and 1499, 
statutory changes dating back to 1988, concerning the guarantee of 
bonds and supplemental surety bonds. The lack of regulations relating 
to this subject has inhibited the use of these provisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David B. Johnson, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, Office of the SolicitorDivision of Indian Affairs1849 C 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3026

RIN: 1076-AE42
_______________________________________________________________________

1706. USE OR DISTRIBUTION OF INDIAN JUDGMENT FUNDS

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 1401 et seq

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 87

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will update the existing provisions to reflect the 
changes to the Indian Judgment Funds Distribution Act that were made in 
1992 by Public Law 102-572.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Daisy West, Tribal Relations Officer, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4603 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 513-7626
Fax: 202 219-2327

RIN: 1076-AE43
_______________________________________________________________________

1707. PREPARATION OF ROLLS OF INDIANS

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

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 61

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Daisy West, Tribal Relations Officer, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4603 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 513-7626
Fax: 202 219-2327

RIN: 1076-AE44
_______________________________________________________________________

1708. STANDARDS FOR APPROVING TRIBAL PER CAPITA DISTRIBUTIONS

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 117c

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 111

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Daisy West, Tribal Relations Officer, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4603 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 513-7626
Fax: 202 219-2327

RIN: 1076-AE45
_______________________________________________________________________

1709. INDIAN HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 402; 25 USC 13

CFR Citation: s5 CFR 181

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will streamline the approval and funding process 
for tribal highway safety projects. These projects are designed to 
reduce traffic accidents on Indian Reservations and the resulting 
property damage, injuries, and death. Ten to 30 tribes participate in 
the program annually.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles L. Jaynes, Program Administrator, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Division of Safety Management 
201 Third Street NW., Suite 310, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505 245-2100
Fax: 505 245-2106

RIN: 1076-AE47

[[Page 37714]]

_______________________________________________________________________

1710. APPEALS FROM ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2; 25 USC 9

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will: (1) Clarify who has a right to file and 
appeal; (2) provide firm deadlines for filing appeals and responses; 
(3) provide options to appellants if BIA delays making a decision on an 
appeal; and (4) Provide an expedited process for certain classes of 
appeals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cathy Wilson, Supervisory Water Rights Specialist, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 400 North 5th 
Street, 13th Floor POB 10, MS 420 Two Arizona Center, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone: 602 379-6789
Fax: 602 379-6835

RIN: 1076-AE48
_______________________________________________________________________

1711. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] HOME-LIVING PROGRAMS AND SCHOOL CLOSURE AND 
CONSOLIDATION

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

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 25 USC 13; 25 USC 2008; PL 107-110

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 36; 25 CFR 48

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Catherine Freels, Designated Federal Official, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 500 Gold Ave. SW. 
Room 7202, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505 248-7240

RIN: 1076-AE51
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
_______________________________________________________________________

1712. IRRIGATION PROJECTS AND SYSTEMS

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 385

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 171

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/05/96                    61 FR 35167
END                             09/03/96
ACTION                          09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ross Mooney, Civil Engineer, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4559, 1849 C Street NW. MS 
3543 MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-5480

RIN: 1076-AD44
_______________________________________________________________________

1713. CERTIFICATES OF DEGREE OF INDIAN BLOOD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 13; 25 USC 9

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 70

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will codify procedures for processing certificates 
of degree of Indian blood.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/18/00                    65 FR 20775
EXTENDED                        06/20/00                    65 FR 38228
END                             07/17/00
EXTENDED                        08/16/00
EXTENDED                        06/25/01                    66 FR 33654
END                             12/31/01
ACTION                          07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Duane Bird Bear, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, Tribal Government Services 1951 Constitution Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 513-7641
Fax: 202 513-0679

RIN: 1076-AD97
_______________________________________________________________________

1714. ALASKA RESUPPLY OPERATION

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 25 USC 13; 25 USC 9; 38 Stat. 486; 42 Stat. 208; 5 USC 
301; R.S. 463; R.S. 465

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 142

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule makes technical revisions to reflect terms 
now in common usage, e.g., Regional Director and Traffic Manager. A new 
section refers to the application of Indian preference in hiring 
pursuant to the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (25 USC 479).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/03/00                    65 FR 47704
END                             10/02/00
ACTION                          06/00/04

[[Page 37715]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Duncan Brown, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 7229 MIB1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4582
Fax: 202 219-2100
Email: duncan--l--brown@ios.doi.gov

RIN: 1076-AE04
_______________________________________________________________________

1715. INDIAN RESERVATION ROADS PROGRAM

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2; 25 USC 202; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 170

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This establishes policies and procedures governing the Indian 
Reservation Roads (IRR) Program. It expands transportation activities 
available to tribes and tribal organizations and provides guidance to 
tribes and tribal organizations for planning, designing, constructing, 
and maintaining transportation facilities. This rule also includes a 
funding formula for allocating IRR Program funds based upon the 
relative needs of Indian tribes, and reservation or tribal communities, 
for transportation assistance, and the relative administrative 
capacities of various tribes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/07/02                    67 FR 51328
NPRM Comment Period End         10/07/02
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Agency Contact: LeRoy Gishi, Chief, Division of Transportation, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS 4058 MIB1849 C 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4359

RIN: 1076-AE17
_______________________________________________________________________

1716. LEASES AND PERMITS ON INDIAN TRUST AND RESTRICTED LANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 162

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/10/04                     69 FR 6500
NPRM Comment Period End         05/10/04
Final Action                    08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Kayla Danks, Chief, Real Estate Services, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW. MS 4512 - 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-5954
Fax: 202 219-1065

RIN: 1076-AE36
_______________________________________________________________________

1717. REINDEER IN ALASKA

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 500

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 243

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/11/04                    69 FR 11784
NPRM Comment Period End         06/09/04
Final Action                    10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Warren Eastland, Wildlife Biologist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, P.O. Box 25520, Juneau, AK 99802
Phone: 907 586-7321

RIN: 1076-AE37
_______________________________________________________________________

1718. NAVAJO PARTITIONED LANDS GRAZING PERMITS

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2; 25 USC 301; 25 USC 640d et seq

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 161

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will govern the grazing of livestock on the Navajo 
Partitioned Lands (NPL) of the former Navajo-Hopi Joint Use Area of the 
1982 Executive Order reservation. The purpose of these regulations is 
to conserve the rangelands of the NPL in order to maximize future use 
of the land for grazing and other purposes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/12/03                    68 FR 64023
END                             02/10/04
ACTION                          10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Orwin, Soil Conservationist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS 3061 MIB 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-6464
Fax: 202 219-0006

RIN: 1076-AE46
_______________________________________________________________________

1719. NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001

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

Legal Authority: PL 107-110

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 39; 25 CFR 42

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, June 8, 2003.

Abstract: Under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-
110), the Secretary of the interior must develop regulations using 
negotiated rulemaking to address the following issues: (1) Defining 
adequate yearly progress, which is the essential

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measurement for determining that schools are providing quality 
education; (2) establishing separate geographic attendance areas for 
each Bureau-funded school; (3) establishing a formula for determining 
the minimum amount of funds necessary to fund each Bureau-funded 
school; (4) establishing a system of direct funding and support of all 
Bureau-funded schools under the formula established in section 1127 of 
the Act; (5) establishing guidelines to ensure the constitutional and 
civil rights of Indian students regrading the right to privacy, freedom 
of religion and expression, and due process in connection with 
disciplinary actions (suspension and expulsion); and (6) establishing a 
method for administering grants to tribally controlled schools.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/25/04                     69 FR 8752
NPRM Comment Period End         06/24/04
Final Action                    10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Catherine Freels, Designated Federal Official, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 500 Gold Ave. SW. 
Room 7202, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505 248-7240

RIN: 1076-AE49
_______________________________________________________________________

1720. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] WINNEMUCCA COURT OF INDIAN OFFENSES

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

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 25 USC 2; 25 USC 9; 25 USC 13

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would revise part 11 to add the Winnemucca Indian 
tribe to the list of Courts of Indian Offenses. The purpose of 
establishing a Court of Indian Offenses at the Winnemucca Tribe is to 
protect the persons, land, lives, and property of tribal members until 
the Tribe reassumes or creates a Law and Order program for the 
reservation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ACTION                          07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ralph Gonzales, Tribal Relations Specialist, Department 
of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 513-7629

RIN: 1076-AE52
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
_______________________________________________________________________

1721. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] PARTIAL DISTRIBUTION OF FY 2004 INDIAN 
RESERVATION ROADS FUNDS

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 47; 42 USC 2000e(b); 42 USCe(2)(i); 23 USC 
101(a); 23 USC 202; 23 USC 204

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 170

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will provide the formula need to immediately 
distribute $25 million of FY 2004 roads funds to projects on or near 
Indian Rservations using the relative need formula.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/05/03                    68 FR 67941

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: LeRoy Gishi, Chief, Division of Transportation, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS 4058 MIB1849 C 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4359

RIN: 1076-AE50
BILLING CODE 4310--02--S
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1722. LATE AND OVERPAYMENT INTEREST

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 1001 et seq; 25 USC 1301 et seq; 25 USC 1331 et 
seq; 25 USC 1701 et seq; 25 USC 1735; 25 USC 1801 et seq; 25 USC 181 et 
seq; 25 USC 2101 et seq; 25 USC 351 et seq; 25 USC 3716; 25 USC 3720a; 
25 USC 396 et seq; 25 USC 396a et seq; 25 USC 9701; 5 USC 301 et seq

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Minerals Management

[[Page 37717]]

Service, MS 320B2PO Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-3211
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC27
_______________________________________________________________________

1723. TAKES VS. ENTITLEMENTS REPORTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1735

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 205

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule addresses reporting and payment requirements for 
production removed and sold from a Federal lease, unit participating 
area, or communitization agreement beginning September 1996.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2PO Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-3211
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC29
_______________________________________________________________________

1724. PREPAYMENT OF ROYALTIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1735

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule allows payors to prepay royalty in lieu of monthly 
royalty payments for their marginal properties with approval from the 
affected States. It will establish the criteria used by payors, States, 
and MMS to calculate, report, and monitor royalty prepayments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2PO Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-3211
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC31
_______________________________________________________________________

1725. ROYALTY RELIEF TERMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 396 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the circumstances that discontinue the 
existing royalty relief for end-of-life oil and gas leases and also 
introduces a categorical royalty relief program for deep gas drilling 
on existing shallow water tracts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC58
_______________________________________________________________________

1726. APPEALS OF MINERALS MANAGEMENT SERVICE ORDERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 242; 30 CFR 290; 43 CFR 4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule streamlines the appeals process to facilitate 
processing appeals within the 33-month deadline required by the Federal 
Oil and Gas Royalty Simplification and Fairness Act of 1996 (RSFA). It 
also implements the requirements of OMB Circular A-25, which 
establishes guidelines for Federal agencies to assess fees to cover the 
costs of Government-provided services or benefits beyond those accruing 
to the general public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04
END                             09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Platte Clark, Senior Appeals Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 4230 MIB 1849 C Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2394

RIN: 1010-AC80
_______________________________________________________________________

1727. BLOWOUT PREVENTION FOR PRODUCTION TREE COILED TUBING WORKOVER 
OPERATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule would upgrade blowout prevention requirements for 
well workover operations conducted using coiled tubing while the well-
head production tree is in place.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC96
_______________________________________________________________________

1728. DATA RELEASE AND DEFINITIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 subpart A

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 37718]]

Abstract: This rule will amend 30 CFR part 250 by adding a new 
definition revising the existing definition, clarifying or expanding 
certain requirements, and making administrative changes. We are adding 
a new section pertaining to notifying MMS on production status. We are 
reorganizing the forms data release table and adding entries for three 
new forms. We are expanding the requirements pertaining to submitting 
digital data. The proposed rule will provide additional time for 
exploration and development activities through the use of suspensions 
of operations for qualified leases in Alaska.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC99
_______________________________________________________________________

1729. VALUATION OF OIL FROM INDIAN LEASES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2101 et seq; 25 USC 396 et seq; 25 USC 396a et 
seq; 30 USC 1001 et seq; 30 USC 1701 et seq; 30 USC 351 et seq; 30 USC 
181 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would modify the regulations that establish royalty 
value for oil produced from Indian leases and create a new form for 
collecting value and differential data. These changes would decrease 
reliance on oil posted prices and make Indian oil royalty valuation 
more consistent with the terms of Indian leases.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/20/95                    60 FR 65610
NPRM                            02/12/98                     63 FR 7089
NPRM Comment Period Extended    04/09/98
NPRM Comment Period End         05/13/98
Comment Period Extended to 03/
20/2000                         02/28/00                    65 FR 10436
Supplemental NPRM               08/00/04
Supplemental NPRM Comment Period 
End                             10/00/04
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2PO Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-3211
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1010-AC24
RIN: 1010-AD00
_______________________________________________________________________

1730. REDUCTION TO ROYALTY RELIEF IN SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 203

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The recently published final rule 1010-AC71 created a process 
for certain leases (those that are inadequately helped by our formal 
relief systems) to seek special royalty relief. However overly 
restrictive eligibility criteria may exclude some leases that fulfill 
statutory purposes while redundant criteria may include other leases 
that do not fit statutory purposes. This rule will refine the 
eligibility criteria to include marginal discoveries in the shallow 
water part of the Gulf of Mexico that may offer meaningful conservation 
or infrastructure preservation benefits. The revision will also 
disallow a royalty relief request by a lease or project that does not 
promote wider program goals or is only temporarily unable to benefit 
from a formal royalty relief program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AD02
_______________________________________________________________________

1731. FEDERAL GAS VALUATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 396 et seq; 25 USC 396a et seq; 25 USC 2102 et 
seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend the existing rules governing valuation 
for royalty purposes of natural gas produced from Federal leases. In 
evaluating these rules, MMS has identified several issues that warrant 
further public comment. MMS is therefore proposing these amendments in 
an effort to improve the current rule and to correct some technical 
problems.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Public Meetings       04/10/03                    68 FR 17565
NPRM                            07/00/04
Final Action                    10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2PO Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-3211
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AD05
_______________________________________________________________________

1732. LEASING OF SULPHUR OR OIL AND GAS IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF

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

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

[[Page 37719]]

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will rewrite the existing rules at 30 CFR 
part 256 to make them clearer. The rule has been reorganized and 
streamlined to better reflect the 5-year and lease sale processes as 
they have evolved since the last rewrite in the 1980's. There are few 
substantive changes to the rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jane A. Roberts, Paralegal Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 623, 381 Elden Street, 
Herndon, VA 22070
Phone: 703 787-1275

RIN: 1010-AD06
_______________________________________________________________________

1733. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] TEMPORARY ABANDONED WELLS

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

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would change Subpart Q to require operators to 
submit annual reports on all temporary abandoned wells, not just those 
in less than 300 feet of water, as the regulations currently require. 
This requirement was published as part of an NPRM for subpart Q (RIN 
1010-AC65) on July 7, 2000; however, it was inadvertently moved to 
another paragraph when the final rule was published. This change has 
already been published for public comment as part of 1010-AC65.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AD08
_______________________________________________________________________

1734. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] SUSPENSION OF OPERATIONS FOR ULTRA-DEEP 
DRILLING

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

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would allow suspension of operations for leases in 
less than 800 meters of water on geologic structures targeted by an 
ultra-deep well that has commenced drilling. The high cost and 
complexity of drilling an ultra-deep well discourage companies from 
drilling without sufficient expectation of using the information as 
part of a larger drilling program. This proposed rule allows companies 
that drill an ultra-deep well to use the information gained to analyze 
geologically related leasesand provides additional time to drill those 
leases.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AD09
_______________________________________________________________________

1735. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] PROTECTION OF MARINE MAMMALS AND ENDANGERED 
SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would revise subpart B to incorporate the general 
Endangered Species Act (ESA) reporting requirements for which MMS has 
recently received OMB approval. Because ESA restrictions on take for 
listed marine mammals cannot be lifted without prior Marina Mammal 
Protection Act (MMPA) authorization, MMS needs to ensure MMPA 
authorization in those situations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AD10
_______________________________________________________________________

1736. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] PIPELINE SAFETY RULE PHASE I

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

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Subpart J Safety regulations are 20 years old and technically 
and administratively out of date with MMS policies, practices, and 
safety requirements issued elsewhere in regional notices to lessees 
(NTLs) and letters to lessees (LTLs). This proposed rule is the first 
phase of a planned two-phase update of the regulations. This phase I 
will incorporate the NTLs and LTLs and give the requirements the force 
and weight of law. Additionally, the rule will be rewritten and 
reformatted for added clarity and will incorporate several new pipeline 
design standards to technically update the design information included 
in the current regulation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

[[Page 37720]]

NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AD11
_______________________________________________________________________

1737. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION RATES

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

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would eliminate the requirements for setting 
maximum efficient rates (MER) for most reservoirs. This will eliminate 
burdensome recordkeeping and reporting requirements. Also, this rewrite 
will amend sections on oil and natural gas burning, flaring and 
venting. These amendments will clarify when an operator may burn oil or 
flare or vent natural gas; it also sets clear limits on the amounts 
that may be burned, flared, or vented

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04
END                             02/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AD12
_______________________________________________________________________

1738. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] RIGHTS OF USE AND EASEMENT

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

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would extend existing bonding requirements of 
Rights of Use and Easement holders to cover decommissioning. Most 
Rights of Use and Easement holders need bonding to cover their 
obligations, so this will not increase the cost for them. This rule 
changes the length of time that the bond must be kept in place. The 
other changes clarify existing provisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AD13
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1739. ACCOUNTING RELIEF FOR MARGINAL PROPERTIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1735

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule allows reporters to seek accounting, reporting, and 
auditing relief for their marginal properties in accordance with 
section 117(c) of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 
1982 as amended by the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Simplification and 
Fairness Act of 1996.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/21/99                     64 FR 3360
NPRM Comment Period End         03/22/99
Supplemental NPRM               03/31/03                    68 FR 15390
Supplemental NPRM Comment Period 
End                             05/30/03
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2PO Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-3211
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC30
_______________________________________________________________________

1740. PLANS AND INFORMATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: MMS requires companies to submit for approval their 
exploration and development plans for activities on the Outer 
Continental Shelf. The companies must submit these plans before they 
can begin any activities, except preliminary activities. This rule 
would rewrite the requirements into clearer language and organize them 
into discrete sections by topic, to make them easier to follow.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/17/02                    67 FR 35372

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Comment Period Extended         12/13/02                    67 FR 46616
Final Action                    08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC47
_______________________________________________________________________

1741. INCIDENT REPORTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: There continues to be rapid growth in offshore exploration 
and production activities in the Gulf of Mexico. Since safety is our 
top priority, we must upgrade our accident investigation functions. To 
do this we need accurate and timely information. This rule is the only 
way to require operators, lessees, and permit holders in the Outer 
Continental Shelf (OCS) to give us a written report about each OCS 
accident. It will also establish clearer guidelines for accident 
reporting thresholds and timing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/08/03                    68 FR 40585
NPRM Comment Period End         12/05/03
Final Action                    12/00/04
Final Action Effective          01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC57
_______________________________________________________________________

1742. PROPRIETARY TERMS AND DATA DISCLOSURE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250; 30 CFR 251

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would modify the proprietary terms for geophysical 
data and information and any of their derivatives that MMS acquires 
under 30 CFR part 251. We propose to change the beginning of the 
proprietary terms from the date of submission to MMS to the date MMS 
issues the permit. The rule would also allow selective disclosure of 
geological and geophysical data and information and allow selective 
disclosure of data and information generated on a lease to persons with 
a direct interest in issuesconcerning field determination and royalty 
relief eligibility.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/17/02                    67 FR 46942
NPRM Comment Period End         09/18/02
Final Action                    08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC81
_______________________________________________________________________

1743. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE FOR OFFSHORE FLOATING 
PRODUCTION FACILITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are proposing to amend our regulations to better address 
floating offshore platforms that, until now, have not been expressly 
covered. This will require a complete rewrite of subpart I to include 
floating production systems. These systems are variously described as 
column-stabilized units; floating production, storage, and offloading 
facilities; tension-leg platforms; spars; etc. We are also 
incorporating into our regulations a body of industry standards 
pertaining to floating productions systems, and this will save the 
public the costs of developing government standards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/27/01                    66 FR 66851
NPRM Comment Period End         02/12/02
Comment Period Extended         03/28/02                    67 FR 14902
Final Action                    12/00/04
Final Action Effective          02/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC85
_______________________________________________________________________

1744. DOCUMENT INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE--API 510--PRESSURE VESSEL 
INSPECTION CODE: MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, RATING, REPAIR, AND ALTERATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes adding a document to be incorporated by 
reference into MMS's regulations governing oil and gas and sulphur 
operations in the outer continental shelf (OCS). This revision will 
ensure that lessees use the best available and safest technologies 
while operating in the OCS. The new document, API 510, is titled 
Pressure Inspection Code: Maintenance Inspection, Rating, Repair, and 
Alteration.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/27/01                    66 FR 66848
NPRM Comment Period End         02/25/02
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 37722]]

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC95
_______________________________________________________________________

1745. FEDERAL OIL VALUATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301 et seq; 25 USC 396 et seq; 25 USC 396a et 
seq; 30 USC 181 et seq; 30 USC 1001 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206; 30 CFR 210

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend the existing rule governing valuation 
for royalty purposes of crude oil produced from Federal leases. These 
changes would refine several technical aspects of this rule relating to 
which published market prices are most appropriate to value crude oil 
not sold at arm's length and what transportation deductions should be 
allowed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/20/03                    68 FR 50087
NPRM Comment Period End         09/19/03
NPRM Comment Period Reopened    09/26/03                    68 FR 55556
NPRM Comment Period End         11/10/03
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2PO Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-3211
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AD04
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1746. REPORTING AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206; 30 CFR 210; 30 CFR 216; 30 CFR 218

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/01/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC90
_______________________________________________________________________

1747. RIGHTS-OF-USE AND EASEMENTS AND PIPELINE RIGHTS-OF-WAY

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/12/03                    68 FR 69308
Final Action Effective          01/12/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC91
_______________________________________________________________________

1748. RELIEF OR REDUCTION IN ROYALTY RATES-- DEEP GAS PROVISIONS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 203

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/26/04                     69 FR 3492

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AD01
BILLING CODE 4310--MR--S
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                          Prerule Stage
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)
_______________________________________________________________________

1749. ABANDONED MINE RECLAMATION FEES

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

Legal Authority: 30 USC1232(b)

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 870

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, September 30, 2004, -.
Expiring rates expire on that date; by law, new rates must be 
established by then.

Abstract: The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) 
created an abandoned mine land reclamation program funded by a fee 
assessed on each ton of coal produced. The fees are placed into a fund 
that is used to reclaim lands and waters adversely impacted by coal 
mining before enactment of SMCRA. The Energy Policy Act of 1992 
requires OSM to transfer interest accumulating on the fund to the 
United Mine Workers of America Combined Benefit Fund for use in paying 
health care benefits for former coal miners unassigned to a specific 
company. The Energy Ploicy Act extended the collection of

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reclamation fees through September 30, 2004, with a requirement that 
after that date the fee must be established at a rate adequate to 
continue to provide for these transfers. This rule will address that 
requirement, including what the transfer amount and new fees should be, 
what operations should pay those fees, how the fees should be assessed, 
and the interval at which the new rate structure shouldbe evaluated.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Danny Lytton, Chief, Division of Reclamation Support, 
Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and 
Enforcement, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2788
Email: dlytton@osmre.gov

RIN: 1029-AC46
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)
_______________________________________________________________________

1750. ABANDONED COAL REFUSE SITES

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

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 785; 30 CFR 829; 30 CFR 830; 30 CFR 845; 30 CFR 
870

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OSM intends to propose new rules governing permitting and 
performance standards for the recovery of coal from abandoned coal 
refuse piles. The rules are required to implement section 2503(e) of 
the Energy Policy Act of 1992.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Art Abbs, Birmingham Field Office Director, Department 
of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 
135 Gemini Circle, Suite 215, Homewood, AL 35209
Phone: 205 290-7282
Email: aabs@osmre.gov

RIN: 1029-AB70
_______________________________________________________________________

1751. REVEGETATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 816

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise the topsoil replacement and 
revegetation standards. The revisions will encourage species diversity 
on reclaimed lands, remove a possible impediment to the use of woody 
vegetation in revegetating mined land, and provide similar revegetation 
success standards in both areas of more than 26 inches of precipitation 
and in areas of less than 26 inches of precipitation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jim Fulton, Chief, Denver Field Division, Department of 
the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 
1999 Broadway, Suite 3320, Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303 844-1400
Email: jfulton@osmre.gov

RIN: 1029-AC02
_______________________________________________________________________

1752. FINANCIAL ASSURANCES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 773; 30 CFR 780; 30 CFR 784; 30 CFR 800

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are considering rulemaking to ensure adequate funding for 
the treatment of unanticipated long-term pollutant discharges including 
acid or toxic mine drainage, that develop as a result of surface mining 
operations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/17/02                    67 FR 35070
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/15/02                    67 FR 46617
NPRM                            09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Dennis Rice, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, MS 10, 
1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2829
Email: drice@osmre.gov

RIN: 1029-AC05
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)
_______________________________________________________________________

1753. INDIAN LANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 700; 30 CFR 740; 30 CFR 750

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OSM regulates mining on Indian lands and the State regulates 
mining on non-Indian lands. OSM proposes to amend its regulations to 
clarify that the definition of ``Indian

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lands'' at 30 CFR 700.5 includes individual Indian trust allotments 
located within an approved tribal land consolidation area. The proposed 
clarification was required under the terms of a settlement agreement 
between the Department of the Interior and the Navajo Nation and Hopi 
Tribe to settle the tribes' challenges to a May 1989Indian lands 
rulemaking. OSM has developed a preliminary draft rule that specifies 
that allotted lands would qualify as Indian lands for purposes of the 
Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act when OSM determines, on a 
case-by-case basis, that the allotments are supervised by an Indian 
tribe.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/19/99                     64 FR 8464
NPRM Comment Period End         06/21/99                    64 FR 18585
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Stephen Sheffield, Chief, Division of Technical 
Support, Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining 
Reclamation and Enforcement, MS 10 SIB 1849 C Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2883

RIN: 1029-AB83
_______________________________________________________________________

1754. PLACEMENT OF EXCESS SPOIL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 701; 30 CFR 773; 30 CFR 780; 30 CFR 781; 30 CFR 
785; 30 CFR 816; 30 CFR 817

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will establish permit application requirements and 
review procedures for applications that propose to place excess spoil 
from surface coal mining operations into waters of the United States. 
In addition, it will modify the backfilling and grading regulations to 
minimize the creation of excess spoil and it will revise the 
regulations governing surface coal mining operations within 100 feet of 
a perennial or intermittent stream to more closely track the underlying 
statutory provisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/07/04                     69 FR 1036
Final Action                    03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dave Hartos, Physical Scientist, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Three 
Parkway Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Phone: 412 937-2902
Email: dhartos@osmre.gov

RIN: 1029-AC04
_______________________________________________________________________

1755. PROCESSING STATE PROGRAM AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 732

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are proposing revisions to our regulations governing the 
processing of State program amendments to provide additional assurances 
that the amendments are processed in a timely manner. An approved State 
program amendment allows a State to regulate surface coal mining 
operations within its borders. The existing regulations require us to 
take over an approved State program when the State fails to amend its 
program in a timely manner. This can be disruptive to the mining 
industry, expensive for the Federal Government, and, in many instances, 
unwarranted by the nature of the outstanding amendment. This rule will 
allow OSM to take action that is more appropriate in situations where 
the outstanding amendment does not impair the integrity of the approved 
State Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/03/03                    68 FR 67776
Final Action                    10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andy DeVito, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, MS 210 
SIB 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2701
Email: adevito@osmre.gov

RIN: 1029-AC06
_______________________________________________________________________

1756. OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL SETTLEMENT RULE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 701; 30 CFR 773; 30 CFR 774; 30 CFR 778; 30 CFR 
843; 30 CFR 847

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Mining Association (NMA) challenged the final 
ownership and control rule that we published on December 19, 2000. 
Under the Federal District Court's supervision, we are conducting 
settlement discussions with NMA on 23 issues identified for potential 
litigation. OSM has agreed to publish a proposed rule for public 
comment that addresses the issues agreed to as result of the 
negotiations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/29/03                    68 FR 75036
Final Action                    03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Earl Bandy, Department of the Interior, Office of 
Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 2679 Regency Road, 
Lexington, KY 40503
Phone: 303 233-2796
Email: ebandy@osmre.gov

RIN: 1029-AC08

[[Page 37725]]

_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)
_______________________________________________________________________

1757. FINANCING ABANDONED MINE LAND RECLAMATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 874

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/20/03                    68 FR 65622

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

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

Agency Contact: Danny Lytton
Phone: 202 208-2788
Email: dlytton@osmre.gov

RIN: 1029-AC07
BILLING CODE 4310--05--S
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Reclamation (RB)
_______________________________________________________________________

1758. PUBLIC CONDUCT ON RECLAMATION LANDS AND PROJECTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 460l-31; 43 USC 373b; PL 107-69; 43 USC 373c; 
16 USC 4601-31; . . .

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 423

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would establish regulations regarding 
public conduct on Reclamation lands and Reclamation projects, waters, 
and real property subject to the administration of Reclamation or in 
its custody. The rule is necessary to ensure the safety of the public, 
Reclamation employees, dams, facilities, and other resources in our 
jurisdiction. This proposed rule would replace an interim rule that we 
issued on April 17, 2002, and extended on April 3, 2003.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary Anderson, Chief, Reclamation Law Administration 
Branch, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, P.O. Box 
25007, Denver, CO 80225-0007
Phone: 303 236-1061

RIN: 1006-AA45
_______________________________________________________________________

1759. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] IMPLEMENATION OF THE TRUCKEE RIVER OPERATING 
AGREEMENT

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

Legal Authority: 104 Stat 3289; 104 Stat 3294

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 419

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement the Truckee River Operating 
Agreement. The agreement was negotiated to cover water stored in, 
released from, and passed through Truckee River reservoirs to satisfy 
Orr Ditch Decree water rights. The rule would ensure that this water 
conforms with the Orr Ditch Decree and the Truckee River General 
Eclectic Decree except where the water rights are either: (1) 
voluntarily relinquished or (2) transferred under State law.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kenneth Parr, Manager, Special Projects, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Lahontan Basin Area Office705 
North Plaza StreetRoom 320, Carson City, NV 89701-4015
Phone: 775 882-3436

RIN: 1006-AA48
BILLING CODE 4310--09--S
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
_______________________________________________________________________

1760. SALES--FEDERAL LAND POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1701; 43 USC 1713

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2710

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend 43 CFR part 2710 to provide for improved 
administration of sales of public land under the Federal Land Policy 
and Management Act. It will add a provision to allow the sale of public 
land to State or local government entities for affordable housing. Such 
sales may be for less than fair market value.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ted Hudson, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Room 420, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5042
Fax: 202 653-5287
Email: ted--hudson@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AB77
_______________________________________________________________________

1761. DESERT LAND ENTRIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740

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CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2520

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will transfer much of the regulation on entries of 
desert land to the BLM Manual if the underlying statute is not repealed 
as no longer practical.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jeff O. Holdren, Deputy Group Manager, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7779
Fax: 202 452-7708
Email: jeff--holdren@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AC56
_______________________________________________________________________

1762. DISPOSAL OF RESERVED MINERALS UNDER THE STOCK RAISING HOMESTEAD 
ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 299

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3814

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 13, 1993, -.

Abstract: This rule will establish new procedures for mineral 
exploration and development under the General Mining Law of 1872 on 
lands where the surface was patented under the Stock Raising Homestead 
Act of 1916 and the mineral estate remains reserved to the Federal 
Government.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Roger Haskins, Mining Law Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street, NW, Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-0355

RIN: 1004-AC59
_______________________________________________________________________

1763. MINERAL PATENT APPLICATIONS; ADVERSE CLAIMS, PROTESTS, AND 
CONFLICTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 22 to 54; 43 USC 1201; 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3730; 43 CFR 3740; 43 CFR 3820; 43 CFR 3860; 43 
CFR 3870

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise the filing and administrative 
procedures for mineral patent applications. It will also revise the 
procedures for filing adverse claims or protests against mineral patent 
applications and for mineral-in-character challenges to nonmineral land 
entries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Barbara Gauthier-Warinner, Mineral Specialist, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-0398
Email: barbara--gauthier-warinner@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD32
_______________________________________________________________________

1764. CONSERVATION; HELIUM LEASING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1701 et seq; 50 USC 167

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 16; 43 CFR 3196

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will redesignate, amend, and extend the regulations 
on conservation of helium to facilitate administration and 
implementation of provisions in the Helium Privatization Act. The rule 
will move these regulations to 43 CFR subpart 3196 to consolidate 
helium-related regulations in one area for ease in finding and 
complying with them.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/19/00                    65 FR 79325
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/26/01
NPRM                            04/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Joseph B. Peterson, Chief, Division of Helium 
Resources, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 
Amarillo Field Office 801 S. Fillmore, Suite 500, Amarillo, TX 79101
Phone: 806 324-2614

RIN: 1004-AD35
_______________________________________________________________________

1765. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLANNING

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

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 1800

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise procedures relating to resource 
management planning.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Michael H. Schwartz, Group Manager, Regulatory Affairs, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5198
Email: michael--schwartz@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD57
_______________________________________________________________________

1766. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] OIL AND GAS ONSHORE ORDER NO. 1

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 396; 25 USC 2107; 30 USC 189; 30 USC 359; 30 
USC 1751; 43 USC 1732(b); 30 USC 1733; 30 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3164

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would clarify the schedule for submitting 
and

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processing applications, define terms used,and introduce concepts that 
will make filing and processing more efficient. BLM does not intend to 
add significant new requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: James Burd, Natural Resource Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, MS 501 LS1849 C Street N.W., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5017

RIN: 1004-AD59
_______________________________________________________________________

1767. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] ALASKA NATIVE VETERAN ALLOTMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1601 et seq.; 43 USC 1629g; PL 105-276; 43 USC 
270-1 to 270-3

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2568

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would delete the requirement at 43 CFR 
2568.77 that a veteran applicant must have posted the corners of his or 
her claim prior to filing an application with BLM. Removal of this 
requirement would place vetran allotment applicants on the same footing 
as thousands of applicants who filed under the original 1906 Alaska 
Native Allotment Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Connie Van Horn, Native Allotment Coordinator, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 222 W. 7th 
Avenue, [greek-i]13, Anchorage, AK 99513
Phone: 907 271-3767

RIN: 1004-AD60
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
_______________________________________________________________________

1768. COST RECOVERY; MINERAL FILINGS AND OPERATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1001 et seq; 30 USC 181 et seq; 30 USC 22; 30 
USC 351 to 360; 31 USC 9701; 43 USC 1734; 50 USC app 565

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3100; 43 CFR 3200; 43 CFR 3400; 43 CFR 3500; 43 
CFR 3600; 43 CFR 3700; 43 CFR 3800

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend regulations for user fees for locatable 
minerals, mineral materials, and leasable minerals (solids and fluids) 
to adjust current fees or establish new fees in accordance with title V 
of the Independent Offices Appropriations Act of 1952 (user charges), 
OMB Circular A-25 User Charges and section 304 of the Federal Land 
Policy and Management Act of 1976.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/15/00                    65 FR 78440
NPRM Comment Period End         02/13/01
Final Action                    07/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: Cynthia Ellis, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-5012
Fax: 202 653-5287
Email: cynthia--ellis@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AC64
_______________________________________________________________________

1769. RIGHTS-OF-WAY, PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES; RIGHTS-OF-WAY UNDER THE 
MINERAL LEASING ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2800; 43 CFR 2880

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule will amend the regulations governing rights-of-way 
issued under both the Federal Land Policy and Management Act and the 
Mineral Leasing Act by revising cost recovery policies and procedures 
and adjusting cost recovery fees to reflect cost increases since the 
current regulations became effective in 1987. The rule will also 
eliminate the automatic exemptions from cost recovery for Federal 
agencies except when they are exempted by law. It will also establish 
policies on paying rent in advance and a financial penalty for paying 
rent late.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/15/99                    64 FR 32106
NPRM Comment Period End         10/13/99
Final Action                    06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ron Montagna, Realty Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 260, 1849 C Street N.W., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7782
Email: ron--montagna@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AC74
_______________________________________________________________________

1770. INDIAN ALLOTMENTS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 25 USC 334; 25 USC 336; 43 USC 1201

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2530

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will convert existing regulations to plain English 
and remove those portions that relate to procedural matters.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/16/96                    61 FR 53887
NPRM Comment Period End         09/13/99                    64 FR 38172
Final Action                    09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff O. Holdren, Deputy Group Manager, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7779
Fax: 202 452-7708
Email: jeff--holdren@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AC77
_______________________________________________________________________

1771. GRAZING ADMINISTRATION--EXCLUSIVE OF ALASKA

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 118(d); 43 USC 1701 et seq; 43 USC 1901 et seq; 
43 USC 315 et seq; 7 USC 1012

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will remove provisions for conservation use of 
grazing privileges. These provisions were determined by the Federal 
Circuit Court to be not consistent with the statutory authority of the 
Secretary of the Interior. The rule will also: (1) provide a full force 
and effect provision for grazing decisions; (2) include standards for 
determining socioeconomic impacts of grazing decisions; (3) include a 
provision allowing permittees to claim ownership of range improvements 
under certain circumstances; (4) address circumstances under which a 
grazing permittee may lose his grazing privileges upon conviction of a 
crime; and (5) extend the permit term from 3 to 5 years.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           03/03/03                     68 FR 9964
NPRM                            12/08/03                    68 FR 68452
Final Action                    10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth M. Visser, Rangeland Management Specialist, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 314 L Street, 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7743
Fax: 202 452-7709
Email: kenneth--visser@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD42
_______________________________________________________________________

1772. WILDERNESS MANAGEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 6300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would add provisions on use of fixed anchors for 
rock climbing in wilderness areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff Jarvis, Wilderness Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-5189
Email: jeff--jarvis@blm.gov

Related RIN: Related to 1004-AB69, Split from 1004-AD54
RIN: 1004-AD46
_______________________________________________________________________

1773. OIL AND GAS LEASING OPERATIONS; BONDING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 189; 30 USC 359; 43 USC 1732; 43 USC 1733; 43 
USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3100; 43 CFR 3104; 43 CFR 3154

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule increases minimum bond amounts for individual lease 
bonds and Statewide bonds. It changes BLM's current policy of 
terminating only the period of liability of bonds. Under the new rule, 
we will cancel bonds after determining that all lease obligations are 
met. Finally, the rule clarifies the responsibilities of record title 
holders and operating rights owners. The final rule is based upon a 
portion of a proposed rule published with the RIN 1004-AC94.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/03/98                    63 FR 66840
NPRM Comment Period End         07/19/99
Final Action                    02/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ian Senio, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, MS 401, Regulatory Management 
Group (WO-630) MS 401 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5049
Email: ian--senio@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD56
_______________________________________________________________________

1774. [bullet][ls-thn-eq] LOCATION, RECORDING, AND MAINTENANCE OF MINING 
CLAIMS OR SITES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 30 USC 28f to 28k

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3830

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend BLM regulations to respond to the law 
requiring that (1) BLM adjust the location and maintenance fees on 
unpatented mining claims or sites, (2) adjust these fees every five 
years or sooner if conditions warrant, (3) base the adjustment upon the 
change in the Consumer Price Index as published by the Bureau of Labor 
Statistics, and (4) give notice of any fee adjustment in the Federal 
Register by July 1 of any given assessment year in order for such 
assessment to be effective by the following assessment year (i.e., the 
September 1 immediately following the July 1 in which notice is given).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ACTION                          06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Roger Haskins, Mining Law Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street, NW, Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-0355

RIN: 1004-AD62

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_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
_______________________________________________________________________

1775. LEASES, PERMITS, AND EASEMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1732; 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2920

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend the existing regulations to provide for 
improved administration of leases, permits and easements under the 
Federal Land Policy and Management Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/21/90                    55 FR 48810
NPRM Comment Period End         01/22/91
Second NPRM                     02/09/95                     60 FR 7878
Second NPRM Comment Period End  04/10/95
Final Rule for Minimum Impact 
Land Use Permits Only           06/24/96                    61 FR 32351
Final Rule Effective for Minimum 
Impact Land Use Permits Only    07/24/96
Third NPRM                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff O. Holdren, Deputy Group Manager, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7779
Fax: 202 452-7708
Email: jeff--holdren@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AB51
_______________________________________________________________________

1776. COALBED METHANE DEVELOPMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 13368

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3170

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 24, 1995, -.

Abstract: The rule will implement section 1339 of the Energy Policy Act 
of 1992. It will prevent conflicts in ownership of coalbed methane from 
impeding development of that resource by requiring pooling of 
development and payment of the proceeds into an escrow account until 
the ownership issue is resolved by a State entity of competent 
jurisdiction. The rule will also allow States to avoid the Federal 
regulations by promulgating their own regulations that substantially 
comply with Federal requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/15/95                    60 FR 47920
NPRM Comment Period End         11/14/95
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: David R. Stewart, Mineral Resources, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 7450 Boston Blvd., Springfield, VA 
22153
Phone: 703 440-1728
Email: dave--stewart@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AC27
_______________________________________________________________________

1777. CAREY ACT GRANTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 641 et seq

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2610

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will update these regulations as they are 
inconsistent with present-day management policies. Application of these 
provisions of the Carey Act is rarely feasible due to limited water and 
suitable lands.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/10/96                    61 FR 47725
END                             10/10/96


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff O. Holdren, Deputy Group Manager, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7779
Fax: 202 452-7708
Email: jeff--holdren@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AC80
_______________________________________________________________________

1778. OIL AND GAS LEASING AND OPERATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 181 et seq

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise BLM's current Federal oil and gas 
leasing and operations regulations, except those concerning drainage 
(section 3100.2-2), combined hydrocarbon leasing (part 3140) and oil 
and gas leasing in the National Petroleum Reserve--Alaska (part 3130). 
The rule will: (1) Cite industry standards and incorporate them by 
reference rather than repeat those standards in the rule; (2) 
incorporate the requirements of the Onshore Oil and Gas Orders and 
national notices to lessees into the regulations to eliminate overlap 
with current regulations; (3) use performance standards in certain 
places instead of prescriptive requirements to allow more flexibility 
for operators and to protect the environment and Federal royalty 
interests; and (4) eliminate redundancies, clarify procedures and 
regulatory requirements and streamline procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/03/98                    63 FR 66840
END                             07/19/99                    64 FR 29256
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Ian Senio, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, MS 401, Regulatory Management 
Group (WO-630) MS 401 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5049
Email: ian--senio@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AC94
_______________________________________________________________________

1779. APPEALS PROCEDURES; HEARINGS PROCEDURES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1701; 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 1840; 43 CFR 1850

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 37730]]

Abstract: BLM proposes to amend its regulations that govern 
administrative review procedures for protests of proposed decisions 
contested appeals of BLM decisions, and hearings on the record. The 
proposed regulations would provide more consistent procedures for 
administrative review of BLM decisions, and would clarify when and how 
BLM decisions go into effect and whether an appeal will stay the 
effectiveness of a BLM decision.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/17/96                    61 FR 54120
NPRM Comment Period End         01/17/97                    61 FR 58160
Second NPRM                      To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cynthia Ellis, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-5012
Fax: 202 653-5287
Email: cynthia--ellis@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AC99
_______________________________________________________________________

1780. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COMPLIANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1701 et seq

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 1890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will clarify the respective responsibilities of BLM 
and the holders of various BLM authorizations with regard to releases 
of hazardous materials and other violations of environmental law caused 
by the holder or the holder's operator on public lands.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Cynthia Ellis, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-5012
Fax: 202 653-5287
Email: cynthia--ellis@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD38
_______________________________________________________________________

1781. SUPPLEMENTARY RULES FOR PUBLIC DEMONSTRATIONS AT GRAND STAIRCASE-
ESCALANTE NATIONAL MONUMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 CFR 8365.1-6

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 8365

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim final rule would require a permit for public 
demonstrations at Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and 
associated facilities, and establish procedures for obtaining such a 
permit. It would also provide for some locations to be designated as 
open for demonstrations, and others to be closed to protect sensitive 
resources and public health and safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/01/00                    65 FR 53516
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/02/00
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ted Hudson, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Room 420, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5042
Fax: 202 653-5287
Email: ted--hudson@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD40
_______________________________________________________________________

1782. MINING CLAIMS UNDER THE GENERAL MINING LAWS; SURFACE MANAGEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1280; 30 USC 22; 30 USC 612; 43 USC 1201; 43 
USC 1732; 43 USC 1733; 43 USC 1740; 43 USC 1781; 43 USC 1782

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3809

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend existing regulations by removing certain 
provisions of the regulations and restoring others to those in effect 
on January 19, 2001, intending to prevent unnecessary or undue 
degradation of BLM-administered lands by mining operations authorized 
under the mining laws. The approach BLM will take will balance the 
Nation's need to maintain reliable sources of strategic and industrial 
minerals, while ensuring protection of the environment and natural 
resources on public lands. The rule will make the hardrock mining 
regulations consistent with the recommendations of the National 
Research Council and protect the Federal Government from financial risk 
if operators are unable to perform reclamation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/30/01                    66 FR 54863
END                             02/15/02
REOPENED                        04/12/02                    67 FR 17962
END                             05/13/02
ACTION                           To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael H. Schwartz, Group Manager, Regulatory Affairs, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5198
Email: michael--schwartz@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD53
_______________________________________________________________________

1783. WILDERNESS MANAGEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1133; 43 USC 1733; 43 USC 1740; 43 USC 1782

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 6300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will add provisions on use of timber on mining 
claims and clarify procedures on issuing patents for mining claims.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 37731]]

Agency Contact: Jeff Jarvis, Wilderness Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-5189
Email: jeff--jarvis@blm.gov

Related RIN: Related to 1004-AB69
RIN: 1004-AD54
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI)                      Completed Actions
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
_______________________________________________________________________

1784. PERMITS FOR RECREATION ON PUBLIC LANDS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2930

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/06/04                     69 FR 5702

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lee Larson
Phone: 202 452-5168
Email: lee--larson@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD45
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