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[December 9, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 236)]
[Unified Agenda]
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Office of the Secretary

25 CFR Ch. I

30 CFR Chs. II and VII

36 CFR Ch. I

43 CFR Subtitle A, Chs. I and II

48 CFR Ch. 14

50 CFR Chs. I and IV

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Interior.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: This notice provides the semiannual agenda of rules scheduled 
for review or development between October 2002 and April 2003. The 
Regulatory Flexibility Act and Executive Order 12866 require 
publication of the agenda.

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

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

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

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

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

Date: October 3, 2002.

 Richard A. Stephan,

Federal Register Liaison Officer.

 Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Proposed Rule Stage
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 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
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1226 Natural Resource Damage Assessments: Type B Procedures.............................. 1090-AA29
1227 Department Hearings and Appeals; Special Rules Applicable to Public Land Hearings 1090-AA68
 and Appeals.........................................................................
1228 Department Hearings and Appeals; Procedures Applicable in Adjudications Before the 1090-AA73
 Hearings Division...................................................................
1229 Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment; Drug-Free Workplace Grant Requirements..... 1090-AA79
1230 Department Hearings and Appeals Procedures; Procedures Applicable in Indian Probate 1090-AA81
 Hearings............................................................................
1231 Amendment of Authority To Grant Stays of Grazing Decisions.......................... 1090-AA83
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 Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Final Rule Stage
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 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
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1232 Records and Testimony; Freedom of Information Act................................... 1090-AA61
1233 Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs of the Department of the Interior 1090-AA77
 on the Basis of Race, Color National Origin, Handicap, or Age.......................
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 Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Completed Actions
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 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
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1234 Special Rules Applicable to Surface Coal Mining Hearings and Appeals................ 1090-AA82
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 United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Prerule Stage
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 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
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1235 Consideration of Listing the Green Iguana (Iguana Iguana) as Injurious, Pursuant to 1018-AF08
 the Lacey Act.......................................................................
1236 Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program.............................................. 1018-AH98

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1237 Release of Captive-Reared Mallards.................................................. 1018-AI05
1238 North American Wetlands Conservation Act Grant Administration Policies.............. 1018-AI13
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 United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
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1239 General Provisions and General Permit Procedures--50 CFR Part 13.................... 1018-AC57
1240 Seizure and Forfeiture Procedures -- 50 CFR Part 12................................. 1018-AC89
1241 Revisions to the Federal Aid Administrative Requirements............................ 1018-AE17
1242 U.S. Proposals for CITES Appendix III; American Eel................................. 1018-AF09
1243 Humane and Healthful Transport of Wild Mammals, Birds, Reptiles and Amphibians to 1018-AF27
 the United States...................................................................
1244 Importation, Exportation, and Transportation of Wildlife, 50 CFR Part 14............ 1018-AF46
1245 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Tibetan Antelope..................... 1018-AF49
1246 Injurious Wildlife; Addition of the Asian Swamp Eel................................. 1018-AF53
1247 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.......................................................
1248 Federal Falconry Standards and Falconry Permitting.................................. 1018-AG11
1249 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
1250 Wild Bird Conservation Act: Review of Approved List of Captive-Bred Species......... 1018-AG64
1251 Interagency Guidance for the Prescription of Fishways Pursuant to Section 18 of the 1018-AH42
 Federal Power Act...................................................................
1252 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Establishment of a Nonessential Experimental 1018-AH44
 Population of 2 Fishes in Shoal Creek, Alabama and Tennessee........................
1253 Endangered and Threatened Plants; Reclassification of the Papery Whitlow-Wort, 1018-AH51
 Wireweed and Sandlace From Endangered to Threatened.................................
1254 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Removal of the San Marcos Gambusia, a Fish, From 1018-AH52
 the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife......................................
1255 Endangered and Threatened Plants; Removal of the Johnston's Frankenia From the List 1018-AH53
 of Endangered and Threatened Plants.................................................
1256 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Reclassification of the Gila Trout From 1018-AH57
 Endangered to Threatened............................................................
1257 Endangered and Threatened Plants; Reclassification of the Missouri Bladder-Pod, a 1018-AH59
 Plant, From Endangered to Threatened................................................
1258 Export of Live Alligators........................................................... 1018-AH65
1259 Eagle Permits: New Definitions, Permits for Incidental Taking of Bald Eagles 1018-AH74
 Necessary To Protect Other Interests in Any Particular Locality.....................
1260 Marine Mammals: Incidental Take During Specified Activities (Manatees).............. 1018-AH86
1261 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....................................................
1262 Marine Mammals: Incidental Take During Specified Activities (Beaufort Sea Polar Bear 1018-AH92
 and Walrus).........................................................................
1263 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revisions to the Regulations 1018-AH93
 Applicable to Permits Issued Under the Endangered Species Act.......................
1264 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AH94
 Blackburn's Sphinx Moth.............................................................
1265 Civil Procedures, 50 CFR Part 11.................................................... 1018-AH97
1266 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of Two Australian 1018-AI04
 Parakeets From Endangered to Threatened.............................................
1267 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Beluga Sturgeon...................... 1018-AI11
1268 Corrections to Rights-of-Way Regulations............................................ 1018-AI12
1269 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Ventura 1018-AI21
 Marsh Milkvetch.....................................................................
1270 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for 6 Guam Species.. 1018-AI25
1271 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Four Fairy 1018-AI26
 Shrimp and 11 Plants in California..................................................
1272 Migratory Bird Permits; Regulations for Managing Resident Canada Geese Populations.. 1018-AI32
1273 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart 1018-AI37
 D--2004 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Shellfish Regulations........................
1274 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C--Nonrural 1018-AI38
 Determinations......................................................................
1275 Migratory Bird Permits; Regulations for Managing Double-Crested Cormorant Damages... 1018-AI39

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1276 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the American 1018-AI41
 Crocodile From Endangered to Threatened.............................................
1277 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Southwest Alaskan 1018-AI44
 Distinct Population Segment of the Northern Sea Otter...............................
1278 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Mountain Plover With a 1018-AI45
 Special Rule........................................................................
1279 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AI48
 the Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy Owl....................................................
1280 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AI52
 the Columbia-Klamath Distinct Population Segment of the Bull Trout..................
1281 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of Nonessential 1018-AI54
 Experimental Population Status and Reintroduction of 16 Mussels, 1 Snail, and 5
 Fishes in Tennessee.................................................................
1282 Implementation Guidelines for Fiscal Year (FY) 2002 Landowner Incentive Program (Non- 1018-AI55
 Tribal Portion) for States, Territories and the District of Columbia................
1283 Tribal Wildlife Grants Program Implementation Guidelines for Fiscal Year (FY) 2002.. 1018-AI58
1284 Tribal Landowner Incentive Program (T-LIP) Implementation Guidelines for Fiscal Year 1018-AI59
 (FY) 2002...........................................................................
1285 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart 1018-AI62
 D -- 2003-2004 Subsistence Taking of Wildlife Regulations...........................
1286 2003-2004 Refuge Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations..................... 1018-AI63
1287 Migratory Bird Permits; Eiderdown From Iceland...................................... 1018-AI64
1288 Import of Polar Bear Trophies From Canada; Finding for the Gulf of Boothia 1018-AI65
 Population..........................................................................
1289 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the California Salamander 1018-AI68
 (Rangewide).........................................................................
1290 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AI69
 the Desert Yellowhead...............................................................
1291 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AI70
 the Southwestern Willow Flycatcher..................................................
1292 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AI71
 the San Diego Fairy Shrimp..........................................................
1293 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AI72
 the California Gnatcatcher..........................................................
1294 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 9 1018-AI73
 Appalachian Bivalves (Freshwater Mussels)...........................................
1295 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AI74
 Braun's Rockcress...................................................................
1296 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AI75
 the Cumberland Elktoe...............................................................
1297 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AI76
 Four Appalachian Mussels............................................................
1298 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for a 1018-AI77
 Plant, the Peirson's Milkvetch......................................................
1299 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for a 1018-AI78
 Plant, the Lane Mountain Milkvetch..................................................
1300 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of a Plant, the Arizona 1018-AI79
 Agave...............................................................................
1301 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Nonessential Experimental Population 1018-AI80
 of the Northern Aplomado Falcon.....................................................
1302 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for the Dugong in 1018-AI81
 the Republic of Palau...............................................................
1303 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for the Scimitar- 1018-AI82
 Horned Oryx, Addax, and Dama Gazelle................................................
1304 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Downlisting the Wood Bison From 1018-AI83
 Endangered to Threatened............................................................
1305 Migratory Bird Subsistence Harvest in Alaska; Regulations for the Spring and Summer 1018-AI84
 2003 Season.........................................................................
1306 Safe Harbor Agreements and Candidate Conservation Agreements With Assurances; 1018-AI85
 Revisions to the Regulations........................................................
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 United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Final Rule Stage
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 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
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1307 List of Migratory Birds............................................................. 1018-AB72
1308 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)..................... 1018-AD87
1309 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the Gray Wolf in 1018-AF20
 Certain Parts of Its Range..........................................................
1310 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Douglas County, 1018-AF43
 Oregon, Population of the Columbia White-Tailed Deer From the List of Endangered and
 Threatened Species..................................................................
1311 Importation of Captive-Bred Exotic Birds Into the United States From Breeding 1018-AF44
 Facilities in Other Countries.......................................................
1312 Policy for Evaluation of Conservation Efforts in Endangered Species Decisionmaking.. 1018-AF55
1313 Policy on General Conservation Permits.............................................. 1018-AF63
1314 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting the Northern Population of 1018-AF67
 the Tidewater Goby..................................................................

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1315 U.S. Proposals for CITES Appendix III; Certain Turtle Species....................... 1018-AF69
1316 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of Endangered Status 1018-AG16
 and Designation of Critical Habitat for the Gila Chub...............................
1317 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of the Hoover's Wooly-Star. 1018-AG41
1318 National Wildlife Refuge System; Mission, Goals, and Purposes....................... 1018-AG46
1319 Injurious Wildlife - Addition of Black Carp......................................... 1018-AG70
1320 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determinations of Whether Designation 1018-AG71
 of Critical Habitat Is Prudent for 81 Plants and Proposed Designations for 76 Plants
 From Kauai and Niihau, Hawaii.......................................................
1321 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Purple Amole 1018-AG75
1322 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Three Coastal 1018-AG88
 California Plants...................................................................
1323 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Keck's 1018-AG93
 Checkermallow.......................................................................
1324 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Baker's 1018-AG96
 Larkspur and the Yellow Larkspur....................................................
1325 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Otay 1018-AH00
 Tarplant............................................................................
1326 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AH01
 Two Cave Invertebrates from Kauai...................................................
1327 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for 58 Plants in 1018-AH02
 Hawaii..............................................................................
1328 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determinations of Whether Designation 1018-AH08
 of Critical Habitat Is Prudent for 20 Plants and Re-Proposed Designations for 32
 Plants From Molokai, Hawaii.........................................................
1329 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Plants of the 1018-AH09
 Northwest Islands, Hawaii...........................................................
1330 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determinations of Whether Designation 1018-AH10
 of Critical Habitat Is Prudent for 8 Plants and Reproposed Designations for 18
 Plants From Lanai, Hawaii...........................................................
1331 Endangered and Threatened Plants; Removal of the Truckee Barberry From the List of 1018-AH47
 Endangered and Threatened Plants....................................................
1332 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Removal of the Guam Broadbill and Mariana 1018-AH50
 Mallard From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife.........................
1333 Addition of the Basking Shark and the Stag Beetle to Appendix III Under CITES....... 1018-AH66
1334 Audit Resolution Policy............................................................. 1018-AH69
1335 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Reproposed Determinations of Prudency 1018-AH70
 and Proposed Designations of Critical Habitat for Plants From Maui and Kahoolawe,
 Hawaii..............................................................................
1336 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reopening of Comment Period on the 1018-AH73
 Threatened Status of the Sacramento Splittail (Pogonichthys Macrolepidotis).........
1337 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Endangered Status for 1018-AH76
 Polygonum Hickmanii (Scotts Valley Polygonum).......................................
1338 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of Protection Areas for 1018-AH80
 the West Indian Manatee in Florida..................................................
1339 Migratory Bird Permits; Regulations Governing Rehabilitation Activities............. 1018-AH87
1340 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AH91
 the Rio Grande Silvery Minnow.......................................................
1341 Public Notice for CITES Appendix III Listing of Spanish Cedar and Bigleaf Mahogany 1018-AH99
 by the Government of Peru...........................................................
1342 Migratory Bird Hunting and Permits; Regulations for Managing Harvest of Light Goose 1018-AI07
 Populations.........................................................................
1343 Addition by Indonesia of Ramin to Appendix III Under the Convention on International 1018-AI08
 Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.................................
1344 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart 1018-AI09
 D--2003 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Shellfish Regulations........................
1345 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Tinian Monarch 1018-AI14
 Flycatcher From the List of Endangered and Threatened Species.......................
1346 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing and Designation of Critical 1018-AI15
 Habitat for Three Snails and One Amphipod...........................................
1347 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Emergency Listing of the Pygmy Rabbit 1018-AI17
1348 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Topeka 1018-AI20
 Shiner..............................................................................
1349 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Gulf 1018-AI23
 Sturgeon............................................................................
1350 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for 103 Oahu, 1018-AI24
 Hawaii, Plants......................................................................
1351 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Five Carbonate 1018-AI27
 Plants in California................................................................
1352 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of the Island Fox............ 1018-AI28
1353 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart D; 1018-AI31
 Subsistence Taking of Fish, Customary Trade.........................................
1354 Migratory Bird Hunting; Approval of Tungsten-Iron-Nickel-Tin Shot as Nontoxic for 1018-AI33
 Hunting Waterfowl and Coots.........................................................
1355 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of Cook's Lomatium and Large- 1018-AI43
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1356 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AI46
 the Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse...................................................
1357 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 9 1018-AI47
 Invertebrate Species in Bexar County, Texas.........................................
1358 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Slickspot Peppergrass.... 1018-AI50
1359 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Flat-Tailed Horned Lizard 1018-AI51
1360 Fiscal Year 2002 Private Stewardship Grants Program; Program Implementation......... 1018-AI56
1361 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential 1018-AI60
 Experimental Population of the Black-Footed Ferret in South-Central South Dakota....
1362 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Sonoma County Distinct 1018-AI61
 Population Segment of the California Tiger Salamander as Endangered.................
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 United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Long-Term Actions
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 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
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1363 Migratory Bird Permits; Specific Permit Provisions; Import and Export Permits; 1018-AE63
 Banding or Marking Permits; and Scientific Collecting Permits.......................
1364 Migratory Bird Permits; Introduction, General Requirements and Exceptions........... 1018-AE64
1365 Implementation of the 1994 Amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act........... 1018-AE72
1366 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Delisting of the Bald Eagle 1018-AF21
 Throughout the Lower 48 States......................................................
1367 Taking of Marine Mammals by Level B Harassment; Issuance of General Authorization 1018-AF26
 for Scientific Research and Permits for Photography, Educational, and Commercial
 Purposes............................................................................
1368 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Special Rule for 1018-AF40
 the Canada Lynx.....................................................................
1369 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Endangered Status for Three 1018-AG09
 Plants From the Mariana Islands and Guam............................................
1370 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for 12 Species of 1018-AG23
 Picture-Wing Flies From the Hawaiian Islands........................................
1371 Migratory Bird Permits; Take of Migratory Birds by Federal Agencies................. 1018-AG56
1372 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of the Miami Blue Butterfly.. 1018-AH30
1373 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of Critical Habitat for 1018-AH35
 the Scaleshell Mussel...............................................................
1374 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of the Sacramento Mountains 1018-AH40
 Checkerspot Butterfly and Proposed Designation of Critical Habitat..................
1375 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Removal of Four Ash Meadow Species From the List 1018-AH49
 of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants....................................
1376 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Reclassification of the Marianna Fruit Bat on 1018-AH55
 Guam From Endangered to Threatened..................................................
1377 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......
1378 Migratory Bird Permits; Regulations Governing Education; 50 CFR 21.................. 1018-AH71
1379 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential 1018-AI03
 Experimental Population of Grizzly Bears in the Bitterroot Area of Idaho and
 Montana; Removal of Regulations.....................................................
1380 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of the Rota Bridled White-Eye 1018-AI16
1381 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the Gray Bat From 1018-AI40
 Endangered to Threatened............................................................
1382 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AI49
 the Southwestern Willow Flycatcher..................................................
1383 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Conservation Education; 50 CFR 17.21. 1018-AI66
1384 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Permits for Foreign Listed Species... 1018-AI67
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 United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Completed Actions
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 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
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1385 Reclassification of the Vicuna From Endangered to Threatened With a Special Rule.... 1018-AE04
1386 Injurious Wildlife; Addition of Brush-Tailed Possum................................. 1018-AE34

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1387 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Prebles Meadow Jumping Mouse; Special 1018-AF30
 Rule................................................................................
1388 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Chiricahua Leopard Frog 1018-AF41
 With a Special Rule.................................................................
1389 Administration of the National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program.......... 1018-AF51
1390 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for Southern 1018-AF83
 California Distinct Vertebrate Population Segment (DPS) of Mountain Yellow-Legged
 Frog................................................................................
1391 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for San Diego 1018-AF86
 Ambrosia............................................................................
1392 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of Nonessential 1018-AF96
 Experimental Populations for Four Fishes: Duskytail Darter, Smoky Madtom, Yellowfin
 Madtom, and Spotfin Chub............................................................
1393 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for the Santa Cruz 1018-AG73
 Tarplant............................................................................
1394 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Critical Habitat for Kneeland Prairie 1018-AG92
 Pennycress..........................................................................
1395 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AH04
 Chorizanthe Pungens var. Pungens (Monterey Spineflower).............................
1396 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Prudency and Critical Habitat for a 1018-AH31
 Mollusk, the Carolina Heelsplitter..................................................
1397 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Prudency and Critical Habitat 1018-AH33
 Designation for a Mollusk, the Appalachian Elktoe...................................
1398 Endangered and Threatened Plants; Removal of the Robin's Cinquefoil From the List of 1018-AH56
 Endangered and Threatened Species...................................................
1399 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AH82
 Polygonum Hickmanii (Scotts Valley Polygonum) and Chorizanthe Robusta var. Hartwegii
 (Scotts Valley Spineflower).........................................................
1400 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AH83
 Chorizanthe Robusta var. Robusta (Robust Spineflower)...............................
1401 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subparts A and B..... 1018-AH85
1402 Procedures for Establishing Spring/Summer Subsistence Harvest Regulations for 1018-AH88
 Migratory Birds.....................................................................
1403 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AH95
 Newcomb's Snail.....................................................................
1404 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for 1018-AH96
 the Great Plains Breeding Population of the Piping Plover...........................
1405 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Retention of Threatened Status for 1018-AI02
 Argali in Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, and Tajikistan......................................
1406 Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart 1018-AI06
 D--2002-2003 Subsistence Taking of Wildlife Regulations.............................
1407 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Emergency Listing of the Carson's 1018-AI18
 Wandering Skipper...................................................................
1408 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Emergency Listing of the Tumbling 1018-AI19
 Creek Cavesnail.....................................................................
1409 Migratory Bird Hunting; Proposed 2002-2003 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations 1018-AI30
 (Preliminary) With Requirements for Indian Tribal Proposals.........................
1410 2002-2003 Refuge-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations..................... 1018-AI34
1411 Injurious Wildlife Species; Snakeheads.............................................. 1018-AI36
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 United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Discontinued Entries
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 Regulation
Identification Title Date Comments
 Number
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1018-AF45 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing and Special Rule for the Coastal 07/05/2002 Withdrawn
 Cutthroat Trout
1018-AF71 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Special Rule for Bull Trout in Washington 08/21/2002 Withdrawn
 State
1018-AH54 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Establishment of a Nonessential Experimental 08/23/2002 Withdrawn
 Population of the Black-Footed Ferret in Wyoming
1018-AH78 Export of Caviar: Labeling of Sturgeon and Paddlefish (Acipenseriformes) Caviar Containers 08/13/2002 Withdrawn
 Intended for International Trade; 50 CFR 23
1018-AH81 National Wildlife Refuge System; Reserved/Excepted Rights Management 08/08/2002 Withdrawn
1018-AI42 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the Schaus Swallowtail 08/21/2002 Withdrawn
 Butterfly From Endangered to Threatened
1018-AI53 Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Program; Recreational Boating Access 08/09/2002 Withdrawn
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 National Park Service--Proposed Rule Stage
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 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
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1412 Vehicles and Traffic Safety; Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs...... 1024-AC69
1413 Procedures for State, Tribal, and Local Government Historic Preservation Programs... 1024-AC79
1414 Commercial Use Authorizations....................................................... 1024-AC85
1415 Glen Canyon National Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft........................... 1024-AC90
1416 Lake Mead National Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft............................. 1024-AC91
1417 Big Thicket National Preserve; Personal Watercraft.................................. 1024-AC92
1418 Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore; Personal Watercraft.............................. 1024-AC93
1419 Fire Island National Seashore; Personal Watercraft.................................. 1024-AC94
1420 Gateway National Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft............................... 1024-AC95
1421 Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft........................ 1024-AC96
1422 Lake Meredith Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft.................................. 1024-AC97
1423 Chickasaw Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft...................................... 1024-AC98
1424 Curecanti Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft...................................... 1024-AC99
1425 Amistad Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft........................................ 1024-AD00
1426 Lake Roosevelt Recreation Area; Personal Watercraft................................. 1024-AD01
1427 Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act; Future Applicability........ 1024-AD05
1428 Boating and Water Use Activities.................................................... 1024-AD07
1429 Disposition of Culturally Unidentifiable Human Remains.............................. 1024-AD08
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 National Park Service--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1430 Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act Regulations; Civil Penalties. 1024-AC84
1431 Assateague Island National Seashore; Personal Watercraft............................ 1024-AD02
1432 Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, John D. Rockefeller Memorial 1024-AD06
 Parkway Winter Use Regulations......................................................
1433 Snowmobile Regulations; Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and John D. 1024-AD09
 Rockefeller Memorial Parkway (Reg Plan Seq No. 75)..................................
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


 National Park Service--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1434 Special Regulations of the National Park System; Religious Ceremonial Collection of 1024-AC86
 Golden Eaglets in Wupatki National Monument.........................................
1435 Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument; Special Regulations.................... 1024-AC89
1436 Golden Gate National Recreation Area; Special Regulations........................... 1024-AD03
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 National Park Service--Discontinued Entries
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Regulation
Identification Title Date Comments
 Number
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1024-AC74 World Heritage Convention 07/25/2002 Withdrawn - Extensive
 rewrite of entire part to
 occur within two years.
1024-AD04 Dry Tortugas National Park; Special Regulations 07/25/2002 Withdrawn - Rulemaking
 authority in the Park
 under legal challenge.
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 Bureau of Indian Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1437 Irrigation Projects and Systems..................................................... 1076-AD44
1438 Indian Electric Power Utilities..................................................... 1076-AD45
1439 Buy Indian Act Regulations.......................................................... 1076-AE07
1440 Tribal Revenue Allocation Plans..................................................... 1076-AE24
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 Bureau of Indian Affairs--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1441 Indian Business Development Program................................................. 1076-AD70
1442 Certificates of Degree of Indian Blood.............................................. 1076-AD97
1443 Arrangement With States, Territories, or Other Agencies for Relief of Distress and 1076-AD98
 Social Welfare of Indians...........................................................
1444 Alaska Resupply Operation........................................................... 1076-AE04
1445 Protection of Products of Indian Art and Craftsmanship.............................. 1076-AE16
1446 Indian Reservation Roads Program.................................................... 1076-AE17
1447 Trust Management Reform: Repeal of Outdated Rules................................... 1076-AE20
1448 Technical Amendments to Housing Improvement Program Regulations..................... 1076-AE31
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 Bureau of Indian Affairs--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1449 Indian School Equalization Program -- Provisions for Exceptional Children........... 1076-AE14
1450 Adult Education Program............................................................. 1076-AE29
1451 Indian Reservation Roads -- FY 2002 Funds Distribution.............................. 1076-AE32
1452 Courts of Indian Offenses -- Santa Fe............................................... 1076-AE33
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 Bureau of Indian Affairs--Discontinued Entries
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Regulation
Identification Title Date Comments
 Number
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1076-AE21 Appeals of Administrative Actions 08/01/2002 Withdrawn - No further
 action will be taken at
 this time.
1076-AE22 Trust Funds for Tribes and Individual Indians 08/01/2002 Withdrawn - No further
 action scheduled.
1076-AE23 Leases and Permits 08/01/2002 Withdrawn - No further
 action scheduled.
1076-AE25 Probate of Indian Estates Except for Members of the Five Civilized Tribes 08/01/2002 Withdrawn - No further
 action will be taken.
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 Minerals Management Service--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1453 Late and Overpayment Interest....................................................... 1010-AC27
1454 Takes vs. Entitlements Reporting.................................................... 1010-AC29
1455 Accounting Relief for Marginal Properties........................................... 1010-AC30
1456 Prepayment of Royalties............................................................. 1010-AC31
1457 Incident Reporting.................................................................. 1010-AC57
1458 Royalty Relief Terms................................................................ 1010-AC58
1459 MMS Hearings and Investigations..................................................... 1010-AC79

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1460 Appeals of Minerals Management Service Orders....................................... 1010-AC80
1461 Dealing With Sustained Casing Pressure.............................................. 1010-AC83
1462 Definition of Control............................................................... 1010-AC88
1463 Documents Incorporated by Reference -- API RP 14F and API 510....................... 1010-AC89
1464 Reporting Amendments................................................................ 1010-AC90
1465 Rights-of-Use and Easements and Pipeline Rights-of-Way.............................. 1010-AC91
1466 Blowout Prevention for Production Tree Coiled Tubing Workover Operations............ 1010-AC96
1467 Data Release and Definitions........................................................ 1010-AC99
1468 Relief or Reduction in Royalty Rates -- Deep Gas Provisions (Reg Plan Seq No. 76)... 1010-AD01
1469 Reduction to Royalty Relief in Special Circumstances................................ 1010-AD02
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


 Minerals Management Service--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1470 Oil and Gas Drilling Operations..................................................... 1010-AC43
1471 Plans and Information............................................................... 1010-AC47
1472 Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf--Safety Measures 1010-AC75
 and Procedures for Pipeline Modifications and Repairs...............................
1473 Proprietary Terms and Data Disclosure............................................... 1010-AC81
1474 Documents Incorporated by Reference -- API Specification 2C......................... 1010-AC82
1475 Documents Incorporated by Reference for Offshore Floating Production Facilities..... 1010-AC85
1476 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing -- Clarifying Amendments................ 1010-AC94
1477 Document Incorporated by Reference--API 510--Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: 1010-AC95
 Maintenance Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration..............................
1478 Valuation of Oil from Indian Leases (Reg Plan Seq No. 77)........................... 1010-AD00
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


 Minerals Management Service--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1479 Prospecting for Minerals Other Than Oil, Gas, and Sulphur in the Outer Continental 1010-AC48
 Shelf...............................................................................
1480 Decommissioning Activities.......................................................... 1010-AC65
1481 Deep Water Royalty Relief for Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leases Issued 1010-AC71
 After 2000..........................................................................
1482 Technical Amendments................................................................ 1010-AC87
1483 Suspension of Operations for Exploration Under Salt Sheets.......................... 1010-AC92
1484 Documents Incorporated by Reference - API RP 14C.................................... 1010-AC93
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


 Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1485 Abandoned Coal Refuse Sites--Title I................................................ 1029-AB70
1486 Revegetation........................................................................ 1029-AC02
1487 Placement of Excess Spoil........................................................... 1029-AC04
1488 Financial Assurances................................................................ 1029-AC05
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 Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1489 Indian Lands........................................................................ 1029-AB83
1490 Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Notices............................................. 1029-AB99
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 Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Discontinued Entries
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Regulation
Identification Title Date Comments
 Number
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1029-AB79 Contemporaneous Reclamation 08/01/2002 Withdrawn No further action
 will be taken at this
 time.
1029-AB92 Emergency Action Plans--Impoundments 08/01/2002 Withdrawn - No further
 action will be taken at
 this time.
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 Bureau of Reclamation--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1491 Authorization of Law Enforcement Officers at Reclamation Facilities................. 1006-AA42
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


 Bureau of Reclamation--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1492 Acreage Limitation.................................................................. 1006-AA43
1493 Trespass on Reclamation Lands and Facilities........................................ 1006-AA44
1494 Public Conduct on Reclamation Lands and Projects.................................... 1006-AA45
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 Bureau of Land Management--Proposed Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1495 Sales--Federal Land Policy and Management Act....................................... 1004-AB77
1496 Desert Land Entries................................................................. 1004-AC56
1497 Disposal of Reserved Minerals Under the Stock Raising Homestead Act................. 1004-AC59
1498 Mineral Patent Applications; Adverse Claims, Protests, and Conflicts................ 1004-AD32
1499 Conservation; Helium Leasing........................................................ 1004-AD35
1500 Grazing Administration--Exclusive of Alaska......................................... 1004-AD42
1501 Permits for Recreation on Public Lands.............................................. 1004-AD45
1502 Wilderness Management............................................................... 1004-AD54
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 Bureau of Land Management--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1503 Cost Recovery; Mineral Filings and Operations....................................... 1004-AC64
1504 Rights-of-Way, Principles and Procedures; Rights-of-Way Under the Mineral Leasing 1004-AC74
 Act.................................................................................
1505 Indian Allotments................................................................... 1004-AC77
1506 Use Authorizations (Recreation)..................................................... 1004-AD25
1507 Location Recording and Maintenance of Mining Claims and Sites....................... 1004-AD31
1508 Coal Management: Noncompetitive Leases; Management Provisions and Limitations....... 1004-AD43

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1509 Wilderness Management............................................................... 1004-AD46
1510 Disclaimers of Interest............................................................. 1004-AD50
1511 RIghts-of-Way Under the Mineral Leasing Act; Timing of Approvals.................... 1004-AD55
1512 Oil and Gas Leasing Operations; Bonding............................................. 1004-AD56
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 Bureau of Land Management--Long-Term Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1513 Leases, Permits, and Easements...................................................... 1004-AB51
1514 Coalbed Methane Development......................................................... 1004-AC27
1515 Carey Act Grants.................................................................... 1004-AC80
1516 Oil and Gas Leasing and Operations.................................................. 1004-AC94
1517 Appeals Procedures; Hearings Procedures............................................. 1004-AC99
1518 Hazardous Materials Compliance...................................................... 1004-AD38
1519 Supplementary Rules for Public Demonstrations at Grand Staircase-Escalante National 1004-AD40
 Monument............................................................................
1520 Surface Management; Segregated or Withdrawn Lands................................... 1004-AD51
1521 Mining Claims Under the General Mining Laws; Surface Management..................... 1004-AD53
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 Bureau of Land Management--Completed Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1522 Location Recording and Maintenance of Mining Claims or Sites........................ 1004-AD52
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 Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Regulation
 Sequence Title Identification
 Number Number
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1523 Wild and Scenic Rivers.............................................................. 1093-AA08
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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

1226. 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 05/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

[[Page 74595]]

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

RIN: 1090-AA29
_______________________________________________________________________

1227. DEPARTMENT HEARINGS AND APPEALS; SPECIAL RULES APPLICABLE TO 
PUBLIC LAND HEARINGS AND APPEALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1201

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/03
Final Action 04/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Will A. Irwin, Administrative Judge, Department of the 
Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget, 
Interior Board of Appeals, 4015 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 235-3750

RIN: 1090-AA68
_______________________________________________________________________

1228. 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 12/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/03

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, 1849 C 
Street N.W., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 703 235-3810

RIN: 1090-AA73
_______________________________________________________________________

1229. NONPROCUREMENT SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT; DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE GRANT 
REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 31 USC 6101; 41 USC 252a; 41 USC 701 et seq; EO 12549; 
EO 12689; PL 103-355

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 42; 43 CFR 43

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would implement a common Governmentwide 
rule for debarment and suspension and a common Governmentwide rule for 
the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, including several specific 
provisions that apply to the Department of the Interior.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 05/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Debra E. Sonderman, Property Management, Department of 
the Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget, 
1849 C Street N.W., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-6431

RIN: 1090-AA79
_______________________________________________________________________

1230. DEPARTMENT HEARINGS AND APPEALS PROCEDURES; PROCEDURES APPLICABLE 
IN INDIAN PROBATE HEARINGS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2; 25 USC 331; 25 USC 372; 25 USC 373; 25 USC 
373a; 25 USC 373b; 25 USC 374; 25 USC 9

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule will revise the procedural rules for the 
Hearings Division of the Office of Hearings and Appeals concerning 
probate hearings. Hearings Division regulations must be amended to 
reflect OHA policy changes, new developments in probate case law, and 
other probate developments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 06/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles E. Breece, Deputy Director, Department of the 
Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget, 1849 C 
Street N.W., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 703 235-3810

RIN: 1090-AA81
_______________________________________________________________________

1231. [bull] AMENDMENT OF AUTHORITY TO GRANT STAYS OF GRAZING DECISIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1201; 43 USC 315

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4160

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will grant authority to administrative law judges 
to rule on petitions for stay of Bureau of Land Management grazing 
decisions and on requests to place them into immediate effect.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/00/02

[[Page 74596]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Will A. Irwin, Administrative Judge, Department of the 
Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget, 
Interior Board of Appeals, 4015 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 235-3750

RIN: 1090-AA83
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage
Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)
_______________________________________________________________________

1232. RECORDS AND TESTIMONY; FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

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

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: 43 CFR part 2, subparts A and B, are being revised in their 
entirety to reflect the provisions of the new FOIA law Electronic FOIA 
Amendments of 1996, Pub. L. 104-231, the recommendations of the 
National Performance Review lab, and to make other changes as 
necessary.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 07/16/01 66 FR 36966
NPRM Comment Period End 09/14/01
Final Action 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alexandra Mallus, DOI FOIA Officer (OIRM), Department 
of the Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget, 
1849 C Street N.W., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-5342

RIN: 1090-AA61
_______________________________________________________________________

1233. NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT 
OF THE INTERIOR ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR NATIONAL ORIGIN, HANDICAP, 
OR AGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 29 USC 794; 42 USC 2000d-1; 42 USC 6101 et seq

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed joint rule will incorporate the broadened 
definitions of the terms program and program or activity as contained 
in the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (CRRA). The CRRA broadened 
the definitions of those terms so that all operations of an entity that 
receives Federal financial assistance are covered, not just the 
particular part receiving the Federal assistance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/06/00 65 FR 76460
NPRM Comment Period End 01/05/01
Final Action 12/00/02
Final Action Effective 01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Melvin C. Fowler, Civil Rights Staff Assistant, 
Department of the Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management 
and Budget, 1849 C Street N.W., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3455

RIN: 1090-AA77
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions
Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)
_______________________________________________________________________

1234. [bull] SPECIAL RULES APPLICABLE TO SURFACE COAL MINING HEARINGS 
AND APPEALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1256; 30 USC 1260; 30 USC 1261; 30 USC 1264; 5 
USC 301

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule corrects addresses, phone numbers, and cross 
references to rules in title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 10/01/02 67 FR 61506

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Will A. Irwin, Administrative Judge, Department of the 
Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget, 
Interior Board of Appeals, 4015 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 235-3750

RIN: 1090-AA82
BILLING CODE 4310-RK-S

[[Page 74597]]

_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Prerule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1235. CONSIDERATION OF LISTING THE GREEN IGUANA (IGUANA IGUANA) AS 
INJURIOUS, PURSUANT TO THE LACEY ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 42

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Humane Society of the United States requested that the 
Service list the green iguana as injurious under the Lacey Act. Iguanas 
are released into the wild by their owners for various reasons. These 
iguanas may be carriers of Salmonella bacteria and could negatively 
impact native populations. A notice requesting information will be 
published so that data can be gathered as to the injurious nature of 
the iguanas. This information will be analyzed to determine whether 
listing is warranted.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Inquiry 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

URL For Public Comments:
http://GreenIguana@fws.gov

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

RIN: 1018-AF08
_______________________________________________________________________

1236. PARTNERS FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE PROGRAM

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 16 USC 742(a) to 754

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Availability 03/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AH98
_______________________________________________________________________

1237. 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: This notice announces our intent to resume 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 11/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1238. NORTH AMERICAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION ACT GRANT ADMINISTRATION 
POLICIES

Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: 16 USC 4401 et seq

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal

URL For More Information:
http://birdhabitat.fws.gov

Agency Contact: David A Smith, Chief, Division of Bird Habitat 
Conservation, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Suite 110, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-1784
Fax: 703 358-2282

RIN: 1018-AI13

[[Page 74598]]

_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1239. 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; EO 11911

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 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: 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-AC57
_______________________________________________________________________

1240. SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE PROCEDURES -- 50 CFR PART 12

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 4222 to 4241; 16 USC 4901 to 4916; 18 USC 42

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 12

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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NPRM 11/27/95 60 FR 58468
Second NPRM 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Kevin Adams, Assistant Director for Law Enforcement, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Phone: 703 358-1949
Email: kevin_adams@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AC89
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1241. REVISIONS TO THE FEDERAL AID ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 777i; 16 USC 669i; 18 USC 701

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 80

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to revise part 80 to clarify the 
language in the administrative requirements section and simplify some 
of the procedures to enable the States and the public to better 
understand the procedures and requirements for obtaining and 
administering grants under the Federal Aid in Fish and Federal Aid in 
Wildlife Restoration Acts.

Timetable:
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NPRM 06/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

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-AE17
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1242. 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:
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NPRM 12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

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
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1243. 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:
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NPRM 02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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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
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1244. IMPORTATION, EXPORTATION, AND TRANSPORTATION OF WILDLIFE, 50 CFR 
PART 14

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 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 
483(a)

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 into or out of the United States.

Timetable:
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ANPRM 07/15/98 63 FR 38143
NPRM 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kevin Adams, Assistant Director for Law Enforcement, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Phone: 703 358-1949
Email: kevin_adams@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AF46
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1245. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; TIBETAN ANTELOPE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, 12 month finding.

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

Timetable:
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Notice 04/25/00 65 FR 24171
NPRM 12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AF49
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1246. 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:
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NPRM 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AF53
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1247. 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: Other, Statutory, 12 month finding.

Abstract: We received a petition to reclassify a certain population of 
the straight-horned markhor from endangered to threatened. We must 
determine if a status review shows that the petitioned action is 
warranted and 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:
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NPRM 12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AG00

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1248. FEDERAL FALCONRY STANDARDS AND FALCONRY PERMITTING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 711

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:
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NPRM 01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

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

RIN: 1018-AG11
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1249. 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 remaining Gulf coast 
population of the Brown pelican (Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi) from 
the list of threatened and endangered species.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Endangered Species: Chief, Division of 
Consultation, HCP's, 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

RIN: 1018-AG40
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1250. 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:
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Action Date FR Cite

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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
Email: michael_kreger@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AG64
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1251. 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 internal guidance for us 
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. The guidance document will be reviewed following a two-year 
trial period, and the information obtained will be used to support a 
final action.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

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Notice 12/22/00 65 FR 80898
Notice of Availability 12/00/02

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

RIN: 1018-AH42
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1252. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE; ESTABLISHMENT OF A 
NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF 2 FISHES 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 nonessential 
experimental populations for 2 fishes, the Boulder darter and Spotfin 
chub, in Shoal Creek, Alabama and Tennessee.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 11/00/02

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Endangered Species: Chief, Division of 
Consultation, HCP's, 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

RIN: 1018-AH44
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1253. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED PLANTS; RECLASSIFICATION OF THE PAPERY 
WHITLOW-WORT, WIREWEED AND SANDLACE 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 papery whitlow-wort, 
wireweed and sandlace plants from endangered to threatened.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Endangered Species: Chief, Division of 
Consultation, HCP's, 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

RIN: 1018-AH51
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1254. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE; REMOVAL OF THE SAN MARCOS 
GAMBUSIA, A FISH, FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to remove the San Marcos gambusia, a fish, from 
the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 06/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Endangered Species: Chief, Division of 
Consultation, HCP's, 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

RIN: 1018-AH52
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1255. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE JOHNSTON'S 
FRANKENIA FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED PLANTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to propose to remove the Johnston's frankenia, a 
plant which occurs in Texas, from the List of Endangered and Threatened 
Plants.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Endangered Species: Chief, Division of 
Consultation, HCP's, 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

RIN: 1018-AH53
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1256. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE; RECLASSIFICATION OF THE GILA 
TROUT FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to reclassify from endangered to threatened the 
Gila trout.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Endangered Species: Chief, Division of 
Consultation, HCP's, 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

RIN: 1018-AH57
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1257. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED PLANTS; RECLASSIFICATION OF THE MISSOURI 
BLADDER-POD, A PLANT, 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 Missouri bladder-pod, a 
plant, from endangered to threatened.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Endangered Species: Chief, Division of 
Consultation, HCP's, Recovery and State Grants, Department of the 
Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 North 
Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203

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Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH59
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1258. EXPORT OF LIVE ALLIGATORS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: EO 13112

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 05/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AH65
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1259. EAGLE PERMITS: NEW DEFINITIONS, PERMITS FOR INCIDENTAL TAKING OF 
BALD EAGLES NECESSARY TO PROTECT OTHER INTERESTS IN ANY PARTICULAR 
LOCALITY

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 668a

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 22

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, 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-AH74
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1260. MARINE MAMMALS: INCIDENTAL TAKE DURING SPECIFIED ACTIVITIES 
(MANATEES)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, March 6, 2001, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We intend to develop a rule that would allow for the 
incidental, unintentional take of small numbers of Florida manatees 
that results from government activities related to watercraft and 
watercraft access facilities within the geographic area of the species' 
range in Florida for a period of not more than 5 years.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM 03/12/01 66 FR 14352
NPRM 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, 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

RIN: 1018-AH86
_______________________________________________________________________

1261. IMPORTATION OF EXOTIC WILD BIRDS INTO THE UNITED STATES; ADDING 
BLUE-FRONTED AMAZON PARROTS FROM ARGENTINA'S APPROVED SUSTAINABLE USE 
MANAGEMENT PLAN TO THE APPROVED LIST OF NON-CAPTIVE BRED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 4901 to 4916

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/00/02

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
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1262. MARINE MAMMALS: INCIDENTAL TAKE DURING SPECIFIED ACTIVITIES 
(BEAUFORT SEA POLAR BEAR AND WALRUS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Marine Mammal Protection Act authorizes issuance of 
regulations to allow the incidental, unintentional take of small 
numbers of marine mammals in activities (other than commercial fishing) 
in specific geographical areas. These regulations would authorize 
incidental take of polar bears and walrus in the Beaufort Sea during 
oil and gas energy activities for up to 5 years, when current 
regulations expire on March 31, 2003.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local

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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

RIN: 1018-AH92
_______________________________________________________________________

1263. 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 amend the policies to allow for intentional 
take of species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH93
_______________________________________________________________________

1264. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR BLACKBURN'S SPHINX MOTH

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 2001, Court order.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the Blackburn's 
sphinx moth.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 06/13/02 67 FR 40633
NPRM 08/26/02 67 FR 54763
NPRM Comment Period End 12/30/02
Final Action 06/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH94
_______________________________________________________________________

1265. CIVIL PROCEDURES, 50 CFR PART 11

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3371

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations will contain uniform rules and procedures 
for the assessment of civil penalties in connection with violations of 
certain laws and regulations enforced by the Service.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kevin Adams, Assistant Director for Law Enforcement, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Phone: 703 358-1949
Email: kevin_adams@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AH97
_______________________________________________________________________

1266. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; RECLASSIFICATION OF 
TWO AUSTRALIAN PARAKEETS FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED

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 these two species of Australian 
parakeets so that their listing under the Endangered Species Act 
accurately reflects their current status.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

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
Email: michael_kreger@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI04
_______________________________________________________________________

1267. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; BELUGA STURGEON

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, Notice of 90-day finding.
We must determine if petitioned action is warranted within 90 days or 
as soon as possible after receipt of petition.

Abstract: Based upon a review of the species in response to a petition, 
we may propose to list the Beluga sturgeon (Huso huso) as endangered. 
This species historically inhabited the Caspian, Black, Azov and 
Adriatic Seas and all rivers flowing into them. The Adriatic Sea 
population has been extirpated, and no wild Beluga sturgeon has been 
found in the Sea of Azov since the mid 1980s. This species has declined 
due to fishing pressure. This species is highly valued for its caviar

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and is subject to both legal and substantial levels of illegal fishing. 
The Beluga sturgeon has also been impacted by dam building and other 
forms of habitat modification.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

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Notice 06/20/02 67 FR 41918
NPRM 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AI11
_______________________________________________________________________

1268. CORRECTIONS TO RIGHTS-OF-WAY REGULATIONS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: PL 101-475

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 29

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to make revisions to the Rights-of-Way 
General Regulations in 50 CFR 29 - subpart B. The revisions will 
correct the address of our Region 5 Office in 50 CFR 29.21-2(c)(5). We 
will also implement section 1 of Public Law 101-475 by correcting the 
names of the House and Senate Committees we must notify upon receipt of 
an application for a right-of-way for an oil and gas pipeline that is 
24 inches or more in diameter and again before granting right-of-way. 
Finally, the proposed revised regulation 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 06/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1269. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE VENTURA MARSH MILKVETCH

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

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

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the plant, the 
Ventura Marsh milkvetch, which occurs in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 10/09/02 67 FR 62926
NPRM Comment Period End 12/09/02
Final Rule 10/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AI21
_______________________________________________________________________

1270. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR 6 GUAM SPECIES

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, June 1, 2002, Settlement agreement.

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 10/15/02 67 FR 63737
NPRM Comment Period End 12/16/02
Final Rule 06/00/03

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

RIN: 1018-AI25
_______________________________________________________________________

1271. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR FOUR FAIRY SHRIMP AND 11 PLANTS IN CALIFORNIA

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, November 30, 2001, Settlement 
agreement.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for four fairy 
shrimp and 11 plants in California. The fairy shrimp are the 
Conservancy fairy shrimp, the Longhorn fairy shrimp, the Vernal Pool 
fairy shrimp and the Vernal Pool tadpole shrimp.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 09/24/02 67 FR 59883
NPRM Comment Period End 11/25/02
Final Rule 02/00/03

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

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Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AI26
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1272. 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 guide and direct Canada goose population 
growth and management activities in the conterminous United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1273. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, 
SUBPART C AND SUBPART D--2004 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF FISH AND SHELLFISH 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will revise the regulations for seasons, 
harvest limits, methods, and means related to taking of fish and 
shellfish for subsistence uses during the 2004 regulatory year. This 
rulemaking is necessary because subpart D is subject to an annual 
review cycle.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William Knauer, Office of Subsistence Management, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
1011 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 786-3888

RIN: 1018-AI37
_______________________________________________________________________

1274. 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 the new 2000 Federal census data. This review/revision is called for 
in 50 CFR 100.15 and 36 CFR 242.15.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William Knauer, Office of Subsistence Management, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
1011 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 786-3888

RIN: 1018-AI38
_______________________________________________________________________

1275. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REGULATIONS FOR MANAGING DOUBLE-CRESTED 
CORMORANT DAMAGES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 712

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are proposing to establish, in cooperation with State 
wildlife agencies and USDA-APHIS-wildlife services, a cormorant damage 
management program. This program is designed to provide a biologically 
sound, cost-effective, and flexible method for the control of damages 
associated with cormorants.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal

URL For More Information:
http://migratorybirds.fws.gov/issues/cormorant/cormorant.html

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-AI39
_______________________________________________________________________

1276. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Endangered Species: Chief, Division of 
Consultation, HCP's, Recovery and

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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

RIN: 1018-AI41
_______________________________________________________________________

1277. 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 will 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 11/00/02

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

RIN: 1018-AI44
_______________________________________________________________________

1278. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE 
MOUNTAIN PLOVER WITH A SPECIAL RULE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 16, 2000.

Abstract: We will amend our proposed listing of the Mountain plover 
based on new information. We will also publish a proposed Special Rule 
under section 4(d) of the Endangered Species Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 02/16/99 64 FR 7587
NPRM Comment Period Extended 04/19/99 64 FR 19108
Second NPRM 11/00/02

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

RIN: 1018-AI45
_______________________________________________________________________

1279. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE CACTUS FERRUGINOUS PYGMY OWL

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

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

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 11/00/02

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

RIN: 1018-AI48
_______________________________________________________________________

1280. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE COLUMBIA-KLAMATH DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF 
THE BULL TROUT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AI52
_______________________________________________________________________

1281. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
ESTABLISHMENT OF NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION STATUS AND 
REINTRODUCTION OF 16 MUSSELS, 1 SNAIL, AND 5 FISHES IN TENNESSEE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose the establishment of Nonessential Experimental 
Population status and reintroduction of 16 mussels, 1 snail, and 5 
fishes in Tennessee

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Endangered Species: Chief, Division of 
Consultation, HCP's, 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

RIN: 1018-AI54

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1282. [bull] IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINES FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2002 
LANDOWNER INCENTIVE PROGRAM (NON-TRIBAL PORTION) FOR STATES, TERRITORIES 
AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 88-578

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, December 2002.

Abstract: The Landowner Incentive Program (LIP) is a $40 million (LWCF 
derived) grant program authorized in the FY 2002 Interior 
Appropriations Bill that provides competitive matching grants to 
States, territories, the District of Columbia, and tribes. The grants 
will establish or supplement landowner incentive programs that provide 
technical and financial assistance to private landowners for projects 
that protect and restore habitats of listed species or species 
determined to be at-risk. It is important to note this action includes 
the ``non-tribal'' portion of this program only. Separate policy 
guidelines are being developed by the Service for the tribal LIP 
program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Policy 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism: Undetermined

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-AI55
_______________________________________________________________________

1283. [bull] TRIBAL WILDLIFE GRANTS PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINES 
FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2002

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 107-63

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service is providing draft implementation guidance for 
this $5 million program, which derives from the State Wildlife Grant 
Program. Proposed guidelines, ranking criteria, and additional 
information are presented for public comment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Patrick Durham, Native American Liaison, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 3012, 1849 
C Street, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4133

RIN: 1018-AI58
_______________________________________________________________________

1284. [bull] TRIBAL LANDOWNER INCENTIVE PROGRAM (T-LIP) IMPLEMENTATION 
GUIDELINES FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2002

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 88-578

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service is providing draft implementation guidance for 
the $4 million tribal component of the Landowner Incentive Program. 
Proposed guidelines, ranking criteria, and additional information are 
presented for public comment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Patrick Durham, Native American Liaison, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 3012, 1849 
C Street, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4133

RIN: 1018-AI59
_______________________________________________________________________

1285. [bull] SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN 
ALASKA, SUBPART C AND SUBPART D -- 2003-2004 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF 
WILDLIFE REGULATIONS

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise the regulations for seasons, harvest 
limits, methods and means for the subsistence taking of wildlife during 
the 2003 regulatory year. This rulemaking is necessary because subpart 
D is subject to an annual review cycle.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William Knauer, Office of Subsistence Management, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
1011 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 786-3888

RIN: 1018-AI62
_______________________________________________________________________

1286. [bull] 2003-2004 REFUGE SPECIFIC HUNTING AND SPORT FISHING 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 16 USC 460; 16 USC 664; 16 USC 668(dd) to 
668(ee); 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-dependant recreational opportunities.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 06/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Leslie Marler, Management Analyst, National Wildlife 
Refuge System, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 670, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2397

RIN: 1018-AI63
_______________________________________________________________________

1287. [bull] 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 02/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1288. [bull] IMPORT OF POLAR BEAR TROPHIES FROM CANADA; FINDING FOR THE 
GULF OF BOOTHIA POPULATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18.30

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 09/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1289. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE 
CALIFORNIA SALAMANDER (RANGEWIDE)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

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

Abstract: We will propose to list the California tiger salamander 
throughout its range, to include areas where it is not already listed, 
under the Endangered Species Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 05/00/03

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

RIN: 1018-AI68
_______________________________________________________________________

1290. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION 
OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE DESERT YELLOWHEAD

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 03/00/03

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

RIN: 1018-AI69
_______________________________________________________________________

1291. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION 
OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SOUTHWESTERN WILLOW FLYCATCHER

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

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

Abstract: We will propose designation of critical habitat for the 
Southwestern willow flycatcher, an endangered bird found in Arizona, 
California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Texas and Utah.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 06/00/03

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

RIN: 1018-AI70

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1292. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION 
OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SAN DIEGO FAIRY SHRIMP

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 04/00/03

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

RIN: 1018-AI71
_______________________________________________________________________

1293. [bull] 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 will propose to designate critical habitat for the Coastal 
California gnatcatcher, a threatened bird found in southern California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 04/00/03

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

RIN: 1018-AI72
_______________________________________________________________________

1294. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION 
OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR 9 APPALACHIAN BIVALVES (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 will propose to designate critical habitat, if prudent, 
for nine species of Appalachian bivalves, or freshwater mussels.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 03/00/03

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

RIN: 1018-AI73
_______________________________________________________________________

1295. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION 
OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR BRAUN'S ROCKCRESS

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 05/00/03

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

RIN: 1018-AI74
_______________________________________________________________________

1296. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION 
OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE CUMBERLAND ELKTOE

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 will propose designation of critical habitat, if prudent, 
for the Cumberland elktoe, an endangered freshwater mussel found in 
Kentucky and Tennessee.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 05/00/03

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

RIN: 1018-AI75
_______________________________________________________________________

1297. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION 
OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR FOUR APPALACHIAN MUSSELS

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, June 16, 2003, Court order.

Abstract: We will propose designation of critical habitat, if prudent, 
for four

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species of Appalachian bivalves, or freshwater mussels.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 06/00/03

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

RIN: 1018-AI76
_______________________________________________________________________

1298. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION 
OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR A PLANT, THE PEIRSON'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 will propose designation of critical habitat for Pierson's 
milkvetch, a threatened plant found in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 07/00/03

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

RIN: 1018-AI77
_______________________________________________________________________

1299. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION 
OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR A PLANT, THE LANE MOUNTAIN MILKVETCH

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

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

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 09/00/03

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

RIN: 1018-AI78
_______________________________________________________________________

1300. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING OF 
A PLANT, THE ARIZONA AGAVE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 07/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Endangered Species: Chief, Division of 
Consultation, HCP's, 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

RIN: 1018-AI79
_______________________________________________________________________

1301. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; NONESSENTIAL 
EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF THE NORTHERN APLOMADO FALCON

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 09/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Endangered Species: Chief, Division of 
Consultation, HCP's, 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

RIN: 1018-AI80
_______________________________________________________________________

1302. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ENDANGERED 
STATUS FOR THE DUGONG IN THE REPUBLIC OF PALAU

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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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
Email: roddy_gabel@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI81
_______________________________________________________________________

1303. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ENDANGERED 
STATUS FOR THE SCIMITAR-HORNED ORYX, ADDAX, AND DAMA GAZELLE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/00/02

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
Email: roddy_gabel@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI82
_______________________________________________________________________

1304. [bull] 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 due to 
progress in the recovery of this species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AI83
_______________________________________________________________________

1305. [bull] MIGRATORY BIRD SUBSISTENCE HARVEST IN ALASKA; REGULATIONS 
FOR THE SPRING AND SUMMER 2003 SEASON

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 92

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This is the first of annual regulations that will prescribe 
frameworks for harvest dates, the species that can be taken, and 
methods and means for subsistence harvest of migratory birds during the 
spring and summer in Alaska. These regulations were developed under a 
new process involving the Service, the Alaska Department of Fish and 
Game, and Alaska Native representatives. A 1916 treaty with Canada 
established a closed season for the taking of migratory birds between 
March 10 and September 1. The governments of Canada, Mexico, and the 
United States recently amended the 1916 treaty and a subsequent 1936 
treaty to provide for the legal subsistence harvest of migratory birds 
and their eggs in Alaska and Canada during the closed season.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/00/02
Final Action 02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Donna Dewhurst, Department of the Interior, United 
States Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1011 
E. Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 786-3499
Email: donna_dewhurst@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI84
_______________________________________________________________________

1306. [bull] SAFE HARBOR AGREEMENTS AND CANDIDATE CONSERVATION 
AGREEMENTS WITH ASSURANCES; REVISIONS TO THE REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Jody Elizabeth Brown, Biologist, Department of the 
Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Room 420, 4401 N. 
Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703 358-2105
Fax: 703 358-2324
Email: jody_brown@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI85

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Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1307. 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 05/09/95 60 FR 24686
Second NPRM 10/12/01 66 FR 52281
Second NPRM Comment Period End 11/13/01
Final Action 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AB72
_______________________________________________________________________

1308. 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 nine conferences of the 
Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species 
of Wild Fauna and Flora.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 05/08/00 65 FR 26663
Correction 06/29/00 65 FR 40167
Final Rule 12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, 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-AD87
_______________________________________________________________________

1309. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; RECLASSIFICATION OF 
THE GRAY WOLF IN CERTAIN PARTS OF ITS RANGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to make a final determination on the proposed rule to 
reclassify certain populations of the gray wolf from endangered to 
threatened status under the Endangered Species Act, based on the recent 
recovery achievements, and to establish distinct population segments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 07/13/00 65 FR 43449
Notice - Meetings and Hearings 07/26/00 65 FR 45956
Final Action 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Endangered Species: Chief, Division of 
Consultation, HCP's, 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

RIN: 1018-AF20
_______________________________________________________________________

1310. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE 
DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON, POPULATION OF THE COLUMBIA WHITE-TAILED DEER 
FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 proposed rule to 
remove the Douglas County, Oregon, population of the Columbia white-
tailed deer from the list of endangered and threatened species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 05/11/99 64 FR 25263
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 11/03/99 64 FR 59729
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 12/29/99 64 FR 72992
Second NPRM 06/21/02 67 FR 42217
Final Action 06/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Endangered Species: Chief, Division of 
Consultation, HCP's, 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

RIN: 1018-AF43
_______________________________________________________________________

1311. 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 15.41; 50 CFR 15.42

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

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(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 12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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
Email: roddy_gabel@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AF44
_______________________________________________________________________

1312. POLICY FOR EVALUATION OF CONSERVATION EFFORTS IN ENDANGERED 
SPECIES DECISIONMAKING

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine 
Fisheries Service announce a draft policy for the evaluation of 
conservation efforts in making listing decisions under the Endangered 
Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). The policy identifies criteria 
to be used in determining whether conservation agreements, conservation 
plans, management plans, or other formalized conservation efforts 
remove the need to list a species as threatened or endangered under the 
Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 06/13/00 65 FR 37102
Final Action 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, 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

RIN: 1018-AF55
_______________________________________________________________________

1313. 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 to 
qualified organizations to conduct general conservation activities over 
a specified period of time instead of issuing multiple permits for each 
activity.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Proposed Policy 10/28/99 64 FR 58086
Final Action 07/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1314. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING THE 
NORTHERN POPULATION OF THE TIDEWATER GOBY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service plans to make a final determination on the 
proposed rule to remove the northern population of the tidewater goby 
from the List of Threatened and Endangered Species. Currently, all 
tidewater goby populations in California are on the List of Endangered 
and Threatened Species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 06/24/99 64 FR 33816
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 02/15/00 65 FR 7483
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 01/03/01 66 FR 345
Final Action 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Endangered Species: Chief, Division of 
Consultation, HCP's, 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

RIN: 1018-AF67
_______________________________________________________________________

1315. U.S. PROPOSALS FOR CITES APPENDIX III; CERTAIN TURTLE SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 01/26/00 65 FR 4217
NPRM Comment Period End 03/13/00
Final Action 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marie Maltese, Biologist, Division of Scientific 
Authority, Department of the Interior,

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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
_______________________________________________________________________

1316. 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: Final, Judicial, August 18, 2001, Court Order.

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
NPRM Comment Period End 09/23/02
Final Action 08/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG16
_______________________________________________________________________

1317. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING OF THE 
HOOVER'S WOOLY-STAR

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to make a final determination on the proposed rule to 
remove the Hoover's Wooly-Star from the list of Endangered and 
Threatened Plants. This action is based on information that indicates 
this plant is more widespread and abundant than previously thought, 
more resilient and less vulnerable to certain activities, and 
adequately protected on public lands.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 03/06/01 66 FR 13474
NPRM Comment Period End 05/07/01
Final Action 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Endangered Species: Chief, Division of 
Consultation, HCP's, 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

RIN: 1018-AG41
_______________________________________________________________________

1318. 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 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.

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 06/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AG46
_______________________________________________________________________

1319. 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 End 09/30/02
Final Action 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

URL For Public Comments:
http://BlackCarp@fws.gov

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

RIN: 1018-AG70
_______________________________________________________________________

1320. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DETERMINATIONS OF 
WHETHER DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT IS PRUDENT FOR 81 PLANTS AND 
PROPOSED DESIGNATIONS FOR 76 PLANTS FROM KAUAI AND NIIHAU, HAWAII

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, December 16, 2001, Court Order.

Abstract: We propose to designate for a second time critical habitat 
for 77 plants from the islands of Kauai and Niihau, Hawaii.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/07/00 65 FR 66807
Correction 11/13/00 65 FR 67796
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 03/07/01 66 FR 13691
Second NPRM 01/28/02 67 FR 3939
Correction 02/11/02 67 FR 6214
NPRM 08/26/02 67 FR 54766
Final Action 02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG71
_______________________________________________________________________

1321. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE PURPLE AMOLE

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, September 30, 2001, Settlement 
agreement.

Abstract: We will determine critical habitat for the Purple amole in 
California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/08/01 66 FR 56508
NPRM Comment Period End 01/07/02
Final Action 11/00/02

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

RIN: 1018-AG75
_______________________________________________________________________

1322. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THREE COASTAL CALIFORNIA PLANTS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/15/01 66 FR 57559
NPRM Comment Period End 01/14/02
Final Action 11/00/02

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

RIN: 1018-AG88
_______________________________________________________________________

1323. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE KECK'S CHECKERMALLOW

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, June 10, 2002, Court order.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the Keck's 
checkermallow in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 06/19/02 67 FR 41669
Final Action 03/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG93
_______________________________________________________________________

1324. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE BAKER'S LARKSPUR AND THE YELLOW LARKSPUR

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, June 10, 2002, Court order.

Abstract: We propose to determine critical habitat for the Baker's 
larkspur and the Yellow larkspur in California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 06/18/02 67 FR 41367
Final Action 03/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG96
_______________________________________________________________________

1325. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE OTAY TARPLANT

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, May 30, 2001, Settlement agreement.

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Abstract: We will designate critical habitat for the Otay tarplant in 
California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 06/13/01 66 FR 32052
Final Action 12/00/02

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

RIN: 1018-AH00
_______________________________________________________________________

1326. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR TWO CAVE INVERTEBRATES FROM KAUAI

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: Final, Judicial, January 1, 2002, Court order to 
finalize by 01/01/02.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the Kauai cave 
amphipod and the Kauai cave wolf spider.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 03/27/02 67 FR 14671
NPRM Comment Period End 05/28/02
Final Action 04/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH01
_______________________________________________________________________

1327. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR 58 PLANTS IN HAWAII

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: Final, Judicial, April 30, 2002, 145 plants final by 
04/30/02.

Abstract: We propose to determine critical habitat for 58 plants on the 
island of Hawaii. This action is part of litigation involving 245 
Hawaiian plants.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 05/28/02 67 FR 36967
NPRM 08/26/02 67 FR 54766
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 09/24/02 67 FR 59811
Final Action 05/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH02
_______________________________________________________________________

1328. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DETERMINATIONS OF 
WHETHER DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT IS PRUDENT FOR 20 PLANTS AND RE-
PROPOSED DESIGNATIONS FOR 32 PLANTS FROM MOLOKAI, HAWAII

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, March 20, 2002, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We re-propose to determine critical habitat for 50 plants on 
Molokai, Hawaii, and 2 plants in the Maui/NUI Complex, Hawaii, as the 
result of litigation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/29/00 65 FR 83157
NPRM Comment Period Extended 02/22/01 66 FR 11132
Second NPRM 04/05/02 67 FR 16491
Second NPRM Comment Period End 05/20/02
NPRM 08/26/02 67 FR 54766
Final Action 03/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH08
_______________________________________________________________________

1329. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR PLANTS OF THE NORTHWEST ISLANDS, HAWAII

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, November 30, 2000, 100 Hawaiian plants.
Final, Judicial, November 30, 2001, 100 Hawaiian plants.

Abstract: We propose to determine critical habitat for 8 plants on the 
Northwest Islands of Hawaii, as a result of litigation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 05/14/02 67 FR 34521
NPRM 08/26/02 67 FR 54766
NPRM 09/12/02 67 FR 57784
NPRM Comment Period End 10/15/02
Final Action 05/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and

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Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH09
_______________________________________________________________________

1330. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DETERMINATIONS OF 
WHETHER DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT IS PRUDENT FOR 8 PLANTS AND 
REPROPOSED DESIGNATIONS FOR 18 PLANTS FROM LANAI, HAWAII

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 16, 2002, settlement.

Abstract: We will determine critical habitat for listed plants on the 
island of Hawaii, as a result of litigation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/27/00 65 FR 82085
NPRM 02/22/01 66 FR 11133
NPRM 04/06/01 66 FR 18223
NPRM 03/04/02 67 FR 9805
NPRM Comment Period End 04/18/02
Final Action 01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH10
_______________________________________________________________________

1331. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE TRUCKEE BARBERRY 
FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED PLANTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to propose to remove the Truckee barberry from the 
List of Endangered and Threatened Plants.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 09/03/02 67 FR 56254
Final Action 09/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Endangered Species: Chief, Division of 
Consultation, HCP's, 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

RIN: 1018-AH47
_______________________________________________________________________

1332. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE; REMOVAL OF THE GUAM BROADBILL 
AND MARIANA MALLARD FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to make a final determination on the proposed rule to 
remove the Guam broadbill and the Mariana mallard from the List of 
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 01/25/02 67 FR 3675
Final Action 04/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Endangered Species: Chief, Division of 
Consultation, HCP's, 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

RIN: 1018-AH50
_______________________________________________________________________

1333. ADDITION OF THE BASKING SHARK AND THE STAG BEETLE 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 basking shark and the stag beetle to appendix III under the 
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna 
and Flora (CITES).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Direct Final Rule 11/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1334. 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 6 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 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

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

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Phone: 703 358-1851
Email: kim_galvan@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AH69
_______________________________________________________________________

1335. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: REPROPOSED 
DETERMINATIONS OF PRUDENCY AND PROPOSED DESIGNATIONS OF CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR PLANTS FROM MAUI AND KAHOOLAWE, HAWAII

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 30, 2000, 100 Hawaii plants.
Final, Judicial, November 30, 2001, 100 Hawaii plants.

Abstract: We will determine critical habitat for approximately 63 
plants from Maui and Kahoolawe, Hawaii.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/18/00 65 FR 79191
NPRM 02/22/01 66 FR 11131
NPRM Comment Period End 04/02/01
NPRM 04/03/02 67 FR 15855
NPRM Comment Period End 05/20/02
NPRM 08/26/02 67 FR 54764
NPRM 08/26/02 67 FR 54766
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 10/02/02 67 FR 61845
Final Action 04/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH70
_______________________________________________________________________

1336. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REOPENING OF 
COMMENT PERIOD ON THE THREATENED STATUS OF THE SACRAMENTO SPLITTAIL 
(POGONICHTHYS MACROLEPIDOTIS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, January 31, 2002, Settlement 
agreement.

Abstract: We were ordered by a court to reanalyze the information 
concerning the listing decision for the Sacramento splittail. 
Therefore, we have reopened the comment period for this issue. The 
previous regulatory action that finalized the listing decision for the 
Sacramento splittail was assigned RIN 1018-AC26, and was completed with 
the publication of the final rule designating the Sacramento splittail 
as a threatened species, effective March 10, 1999 (64 FR 5963). Since 
RIN 1018-AC26 has been completed, we are considering the reopening of 
the comment period on this issue to be a new regulatory action, which 
has been assigned this current RIN.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Comment Period Extended 01/12/01 66 FR 2828
Comment Period Reopened 05/08/01 66 FR 23181
Comment Period End 06/07/01
Comment Period Reopened 08/17/01 66 FR 43145
Comment Period End 10/01/01
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 03/21/02 67 FR 13095
NPRM Correction 04/01/02 67 FR 15337
NPRM Comment Period End 05/20/02
Final Action 11/00/02

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

RIN: 1018-AH73
_______________________________________________________________________

1337. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED ENDANGERED 
STATUS FOR POLYGONUM HICKMANII (SCOTTS VALLEY POLYGONUM)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, October 19, 2001, Settlement 
agreement.

Abstract: We propose to list the Scotts Valley polygonum as an 
endangered species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/09/00 65 FR 67335
Final Action 04/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH76
_______________________________________________________________________

1338. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ESTABLISHMENT OF 
PROTECTION AREAS FOR THE WEST INDIAN MANATEE IN FLORIDA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, August 2001, Settlement agreement.
Final, Judicial, January 2002, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: In August 2001, pursuant to a settlement agreement, we 
published a proposal to create 16 manatee protection areas in Florida. 
On January 7, 2002, we published a final rule establishing manatee 
refuges at two of those sites, while deferring action on making a 
determination in a final rule on the remaining 14 sites until December 
2002. Now, in response to comments received during the public comment 
period on the August 2001 proposed rule, we are proposing to create an 
exception to the regulations governing the Barge Canal manatee refuge 
in Brevard County. Under this exception, parties may apply for 
authorization to conduct otherwise prohibited activities in the refuge 
if they can demonstrate to us that the activity can be pursued in such 
a manner that manatees will not be taken. This exception is being 
proposed only for the Barge Canal refuge so that

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we may assess the efficacy of the process in a controlled fashion 
before considering whether to make the exception more widely available.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 08/10/01 66 FR 42318
NPRM 08/29/01 66 FR 45662
Final Rule 01/07/02 67 FR 680
NPRM 04/16/02 67 FR 18572
NPRM Comment Period End 06/17/02
Emergency Rule 09/20/02 67 FR 59487
Final Rule 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Endangered Species: Chief, Division of 
Consultation, HCP's, 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

RIN: 1018-AH80
_______________________________________________________________________

1339. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REGULATIONS GOVERNING REHABILITATION 
ACTIVITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 712(2)

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to amend the Migratory Bird Permit 
regulations which authorize permits to take, possess, transport, sell, 
purchase, barter, import and export migratory birds. The Service 
proposes to establish a new section to authorize rehabilitation 
permits, which currently are authorized under 50 CFR 21.27, Special 
Purpose permits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/06/01 66 FR 63349
NPRM Comment Period End 03/06/02
Final Action 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, 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-AH87
_______________________________________________________________________

1340. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE RIO GRANDE SILVERY MINNOW

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 30, 2001, Settlement 
agreement.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the Rio Grande 
silvery minnow in New Mexico.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Intent 04/05/01 66 FR 18107
NPRM 06/06/02 67 FR 39205
NPRM 09/12/02 67 FR 57783
Final Action 12/00/02

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

RIN: 1018-AH91
_______________________________________________________________________

1341. 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 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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
_______________________________________________________________________

1342. 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 01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Brian Millsap, Chief, Division of Migratory Bird 
Management, Department of the

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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
_______________________________________________________________________

1343. 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 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 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 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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
_______________________________________________________________________

1344. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, 
SUBPART C AND SUBPART D--2003 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF FISH AND SHELLFISH 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will revise the regulations for seasons, 
harvest limits, methods, and means related to taking of fish and 
shellfish for subsistence uses during the 2003 regulatory year. This 
rulemaking is necessary because subpart D is subject to an annual 
review cycle.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 02/11/02 67 FR 6334
Final Action 02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William Knauer, Office of Subsistence Management, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
1011 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 786-3888

RIN: 1018-AI09
_______________________________________________________________________

1345. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE 
TINIAN MONARCH FLYCATCHER FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED 
SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service is planning to make a final determination on the 
proposed rule to delist the Tinian monarch flycatcher from the list of 
endangered and threatened species, due to apparent increases in 
population numbers and likely improvement in 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 03/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Endangered Species: Chief, Division of 
Consultation, HCP's, 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

RIN: 1018-AI14
_______________________________________________________________________

1346. 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
Final Action 01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AI15
_______________________________________________________________________

1347. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; EMERGENCY LISTING 
OF THE PYGMY RABBIT

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: Other, Judicial, November 23, 2001, Settlement 
agreement.

Abstract: We are emergency listing the Columbia Basin Distinct 
Population Segment of the Pygmy rabbit in Washington.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/30/01 66 FR 59769
Emergency Final Rule 11/30/01 66 FR 59734
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 02/07/02 67 FR 5780
Final Action 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AI17
_______________________________________________________________________

1348. 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
Final Action 08/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AI20
_______________________________________________________________________

1349. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE GULF STURGEON

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 2, 2002, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for the Gulf 
sturgeon.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 08/08/02 67 FR 51530
Final Action 03/00/03

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

RIN: 1018-AI23
_______________________________________________________________________

1350. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR 103 OAHU, HAWAII, PLANTS

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, April 30, 2002, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for 103 Oahu, 
Hawaii, plants.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 05/28/02 67 FR 37107
NPRM 08/26/02 67 FR 54766
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 10/10/02 67 FR 63066
Final Action 05/00/03

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

RIN: 1018-AI24
_______________________________________________________________________

1351. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR FIVE CARBONATE PLANTS IN CALIFORNIA

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, January 30, 2002, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose to designate critical habitat for five carbonate 
plants in California: Parish's daisy; Cushenbury buckwheat; Cushenbury 
milk-vetch; San Bernardino Mountains bladderpod; and Cushenbury 
oxytheca.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 02/12/02 67 FR 6577
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 09/20/02 67 FR 59239
Final Action 11/00/02

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

RIN: 1018-AI27
_______________________________________________________________________

1352. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING OF THE 
ISLAND FOX

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, November 30, 2001, Settlement 
agreement.

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Abstract: We propose to list the Island fox, which occurs on the 
Channel Islands off California.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/10/01 66 FR 63654
Final Action 07/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AI28
_______________________________________________________________________

1353. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, 
SUBPART D; SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF FISH, CUSTOMARY TRADE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 3124

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will establish the guidelines under which the 
subsistence taking of fish and shellfish can be considered customary 
trade.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 02/27/02 67 FR 8918
Final Action 05/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William Knauer, Office of Subsistence Management, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
1011 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 786-3888

RIN: 1018-AI31
_______________________________________________________________________

1354. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING; APPROVAL OF TUNGSTEN-IRON-NICKEL-TIN SHOT 
AS NONTOXIC FOR HUNTING WATERFOWL AND COOTS

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: We will propose approval of shot comprised of 65 percent 
tungsten, 10.4 percent iron, 2.8 percent nickel, and 21.8 percent tin 
for waterfowl and coot hunting.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 05/10/02 67 FR 31754
Final Action 11/00/02

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
Email: brian_millsap@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI33
_______________________________________________________________________

1355. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING OF COOK'S 
LOMATIUM AND LARGE-FLOWERED WOOLLY MEADOWFOAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, October 31, 2002, court order.

Abstract: We will make a final listing determination for Cook's 
lomatium and the large-flowered woolly meadowfoam, two plants in 
Oregon.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 05/15/00 65 FR 30941
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 01/14/02 67 FR 1712
Final Action 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AI43
_______________________________________________________________________

1356. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE PREBLE'S MEADOW JUMPING MOUSE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, June 4, 2002.

Abstract: We will propose critical habitat for the Preble's Meadow 
jumping mouse, which is found in Colorado and Wyoming.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 07/17/02 67 FR 47153
Final Action 06/00/03

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

RIN: 1018-AI46
_______________________________________________________________________

1357. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR 9 INVERTEBRATE SPECIES IN BEXAR COUNTY, TEXAS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, June 30, 2002.

Abstract: We will propose designation of critical habitat for 9 species 
of cave-

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dwelling invertebrates found in Bexar County, Texas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 08/27/02 67 FR 55063
Final Action 03/00/03

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

RIN: 1018-AI47
_______________________________________________________________________

1358. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE 
SLICKSPOT PEPPERGRASS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 07/15/02 67 FR 46441
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 09/25/02 67 FR 60206
Final Action 07/00/03

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

RIN: 1018-AI50
_______________________________________________________________________

1359. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE FLAT-
TAILED HORNED LIZARD

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Other, Judicial, December 26, 2001, court order.

Abstract: We will reconsider our 1997 withdrawal of a proposed rule to 
list the Flat-tailed horned lizard under the Endangered Species Act. As 
directed by the 9th Circuit Court, on December 26, 2001, we published a 
notice reinstating our 1993 proposal. A decision to list would extend 
the protection of the ESA to this species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice 12/26/01 66 FR 66384
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 05/30/02 67 FR 37752
NPRM Comment Period End 07/29/02
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 09/24/02 67 FR 59809
Final Rule 12/00/02

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

RIN: 1018-AI51
_______________________________________________________________________

1360. [bull] FISCAL YEAR 2002 PRIVATE STEWARDSHIP GRANTS PROGRAM; 
PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 107-63

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are soliciting proposals for Federal assistance under the 
Private Stewardship Grants Program (PSGP). This action describes how to 
apply for funding under the PSGP and how we will determine which 
proposals will be funded.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice 06/07/02 67 FR 39419
Final Action 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Martin Miller, Deputy Chief, Division of Consultation, 
HCPs and Recovery, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 434, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AI56
_______________________________________________________________________

1361. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
ESTABLISHMENT OF A NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF THE BLACK-
FOOTED FERRET IN SOUTH-CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We plan to reintroduce and establish a population of Black-
footed ferrets into south-central South Dakota, on the Rosebud Sioux 
Reservation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 09/11/02 67 FR 57558
NPRM Comment Period End 10/11/02
Final Action 01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Endangered Species: Chief, Division of 
Consultation, HCP's, 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

RIN: 1018-AI60
_______________________________________________________________________

1362. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE 
SONOMA COUNTY DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE CALIFORNIA TIGER 
SALAMANDER AS ENDANGERED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 74624]]

Abstract: We are planning to list the Sonoma County Distinct Population 
Segment (DPS) of the California tiger salamander as an endangered 
species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 07/22/02 67 FR 47758
Emergency Final Rule 07/22/02 67 FR 47726
NPRM 08/26/02 67 FR 54761
NPRM Comment Period End 10/21/02
Final Action 03/00/03

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

RIN: 1018-AI61
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Long-Term Actions
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1363. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; SPECIFIC PERMIT PROVISIONS; IMPORT AND 
EXPORT PERMITS; BANDING OR MARKING PERMITS; AND SCIENTIFIC COLLECTING 
PERMITS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 712(2)

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to amend the Migratory Bird Permit 
Regulations providing permits for the taking, possession, 
transportation, sale, purchase, importation, exportation, and banding 
or marking of migratory birds. The Service is revising the requirements 
for scientific collecting, banding or marking permits and import and 
export permits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, 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-AE63
_______________________________________________________________________

1364. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; INTRODUCTION, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND 
EXCEPTIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 712(2)

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to amend the migratory-bird permit 
regulations providing permits for the taking, possession, 
transportation, sale, purchase, and barter of migratory birds. The 
Service is revising these permit regulations to update them, simplify 
language, and ensure consistency in text between all parts and 
sections.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, 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-AE64
_______________________________________________________________________

1365. 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
_______________________________________________________________________

1366. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DELISTING OF THE 
BALD EAGLE THROUGHOUT THE LOWER 48 STATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The bald eagle was reclassified to threatened status 
throughout the lower 48 States in 1995. Continued recovery gains and 
increasing population trends now make it possible to consider removing 
the bald eagle from the endangered species list. The Service plans to 
make a final determination on the proposal to delist the bald eagle.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 07/06/99 64 FR 36454
NPRM Comment Period End 10/06/99
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 74625]]

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Endangered Species: Chief, Division of 
Consultation, HCP's, 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

RIN: 1018-AF21
_______________________________________________________________________

1367. TAKING OF MARINE MAMMALS BY LEVEL B HARASSMENT; ISSUANCE OF 
GENERAL AUTHORIZATION FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND PERMITS FOR 
PHOTOGRAPHY, EDUCATIONAL, AND COMMERCIAL PURPOSES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to issue regulations that would allow us 
to authorize harassment but not injury or death of marine mammals under 
our jurisdiction, for scientific research and for photography for 
educational or commercial purposes. This rule would further implement 
the 1994 Amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AF26
_______________________________________________________________________

1368. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ESTABLISHMENT OF A 
SPECIAL RULE FOR THE CANADA LYNX

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17.40

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Fish and Wildlife Service plans to propose a special rule 
under section 4(d) of the Endangered Species Act to provide an 
alternative voluntary mechanism for the authorization of incidental 
take of lynx resulting from otherwise lawful trapping or hunting of 
wildlife other than lynx. The rule will establish criteria that must be 
satisfied by State or tribal trapping and hunting programs to minimize 
the likelihood of the incidental take of lynx by trappers and hunters 
pursuing bobcat or other species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Endangered Species: Chief, Division of 
Consultation, HCP's, 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

RIN: 1018-AF40
_______________________________________________________________________

1369. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED ENDANGERED 
STATUS FOR THREE PLANTS FROM THE MARIANA ISLANDS AND GUAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, June 1, 2001.

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 06/01/00 65 FR 35025
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 10/30/00 65 FR 64649
NPRM Comment Period End 11/29/00
Final Action 04/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG09
_______________________________________________________________________

1370. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ENDANGERED STATUS 
FOR 12 SPECIES OF PICTURE-WING FLIES FROM THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: Final, Judicial, July 31, 2001, Court Order.

Abstract: We propose endangered status pursuant to the Endangered 
Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), for 12 species of Hawaiian 
picture-wing flies--Drosophila aglaia, D. differens, D. hemipeza, D. 
heteroneura, D. montgomeryi, D. mulli, D. musaphilia, D. neoclavisetae, 
D. obatai, D. ochrobasis, D. substenoptera, and D. tarphytrichia. These 
species are found on one or more of the following Hawaiian Islands: 
Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and Hawaii. 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 To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

[[Page 74626]]

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

RIN: 1018-AG23
_______________________________________________________________________

1371. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; TAKE OF MIGRATORY BIRDS BY FEDERAL 
AGENCIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 703 to 712

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21.15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: According to a recent ruling of the United States Court of 
Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, Federal Agencies are 
subject to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and must have 
authorization under the MBTA to take migratory birds. Our current 
regulations authorize issuance of permits to take migratory birds for 
activities such as scientific research, education, and depredation 
control. For many other activities that result in take of migratory 
birds, no permits have been available. This rule would allow Federal 
activities to take migratory birds that are not covered by existing 
permit regulations, provided certain conditions are met, until more 
specific regulations can be developed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM To Be Determined

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-AG56
_______________________________________________________________________

1372. 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: Other, Judicial, December 2001, Settlement agreement.
A 90-day finding for the Miami Blue butterfly must be completed by 
December 2001.

Abstract: We will complete a 12-month finding for the Miami Blue 
butterfly in Florida.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

RIN: 1018-AH30
_______________________________________________________________________

1373. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DETERMINATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SCALESHELL MUSSEL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, October 1, 2001, Settlement agreement.

Abstract: We propose to determine critical habitat for the Scaleshell, 
a mollusk, in Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 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

RIN: 1018-AH35
_______________________________________________________________________

1374. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING OF THE 
SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS CHECKERSPOT BUTTERFLY AND PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT

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 31, 2001, Court order.

Abstract: We will make a final listing determination for the Sacramento 
Mountain checkerspot butterfly as endangered, including a critical 
habitat determination in New Mexico. This will extend the protection of 
the Endangered Species Act to this species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 09/06/01 66 FR 46575
NPRM Comment Period Extended 09/26/01 66 FR 49158
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

RIN: 1018-AH40

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_______________________________________________________________________

1375. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE; REMOVAL OF FOUR ASH MEADOW 
SPECIES FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

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 four species of Ash Meadow 
plants and animals from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife 
and Plants: Ash Meadows Amargusa pupfish; Ash Meadows sunray; Ash 
Meadows gumplant; Spring Loving centaury.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Endangered Species: Chief, Division of 
Consultation, HCP's, 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

RIN: 1018-AH49
_______________________________________________________________________

1376. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE; RECLASSIFICATION OF THE 
MARIANNA FRUIT BAT ON GUAM FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Endangered Species: Chief, Division of 
Consultation, HCP's, 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

RIN: 1018-AH55
_______________________________________________________________________

1377. 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

RIN: 1018-AH68
_______________________________________________________________________

1378. MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS; REGULATIONS GOVERNING EDUCATION; 50 CFR 21

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 712(2)

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to amend the migratory bird permit 
regulations to establish a new section to authorize possession for 
education, which currently is authorized under 50 CFR 21.27, Special 
Purpose permits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice 11/20/00 65 FR 69726


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: 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-AH71
_______________________________________________________________________

1379. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ESTABLISHMENT OF A 
NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF GRIZZLY BEARS IN THE BITTERROOT 
AREA OF IDAHO AND MONTANA; REMOVAL OF REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service plans to make a final determination on the 
proposal to select the no-action alternative, as analyzed in the 
Bitterroot Final Environmental Impact Statement, as the preferred 
alternative.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 06/22/01 66 FR 33620
NPRM Comment Period End 08/21/01
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Endangered Species: Chief, Division of 
Consultation, HCP's, 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

RIN: 1018-AI03

[[Page 74628]]

_______________________________________________________________________

1380. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING OF THE ROTA 
BRIDLED WHITE-EYE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Judicial, September 29, 2001, Settlement 
agreement.

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 10/03/01 66 FR 50383
NPRM Comment Period End 12/03/01
Final Action 01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin, Chief, Office of Conservation and 
Classification, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Room 452, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 
22203
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AI16
_______________________________________________________________________

1381. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; RECLASSIFICATION OF 
THE GRAY BAT 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 Gray bat from endangered 
to threatened.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard, Endangered Species: Chief, Division of 
Consultation, HCP's, 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

RIN: 1018-AI40
_______________________________________________________________________

1382. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE SOUTHWESTERN WILLOW FLYCATCHER

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We will repropose critical habitat for the Southwestern 
willow flycatcher, a small bird found in the southwestern United 
States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 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

RIN: 1018-AI49
_______________________________________________________________________

1383. [bull] 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: Part 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 To Be Determined

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1384. [bull] ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PERMITS FOR 
FOREIGN LISTED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM To Be Determined

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

[[Page 74629]]

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

1385. RECLASSIFICATION OF THE VICUNA FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED WITH 
A SPECIAL RULE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 05/30/02 67 FR 37695

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kurt Johnson
Phone: 703 358-1708
Email: kurt_johnson@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AE04
_______________________________________________________________________

1386. INJURIOUS WILDLIFE; ADDITION OF BRUSH-TAILED POSSUM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 06/11/02 67 FR 39865

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kari Jonell Duncan
Phone: 703 358-2464
Email: kari_duncan@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AE34
_______________________________________________________________________

1387. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PREBLES MEADOW 
JUMPING MOUSE; SPECIAL RULE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17.40

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 10/01/02 67 FR 61531

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AF30
_______________________________________________________________________

1388. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING THE 
CHIRICAHUA LEOPARD FROG WITH A SPECIAL RULE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17.11

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 06/13/02 67 FR 40789

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AF41
_______________________________________________________________________

1389. ADMINISTRATION OF THE NATIONAL COASTAL WETLANDS CONSERVATION GRANT 
PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 87

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 07/30/02 67 FR 49264

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Hannibal Bolton
Phone: 703 358-1718

RIN: 1018-AF51
_______________________________________________________________________

1390. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ENDANGERED STATUS 
FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DISTINCT VERTEBRATE POPULATION SEGMENT (DPS) OF 
MOUNTAIN YELLOW-LEGGED FROG

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 07/02/02 67 FR 44382

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AF83
_______________________________________________________________________

1391. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ENDANGERED STATUS 
FOR SAN DIEGO AMBROSIA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 07/02/02 67 FR 44372

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AF86
_______________________________________________________________________

1392. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ESTABLISHMENT OF 
NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATIONS FOR FOUR FISHES: DUSKYTAIL DARTER, 
SMOKY MADTOM, YELLOWFIN MADTOM, AND SPOTFIN CHUB

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 08/12/02 67 FR 52420

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AF96
_______________________________________________________________________

1393. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR THE SANTA CRUZ TARPLANT

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule 10/16/02 67 FR 63967

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 

[[Page 74630]]

1018-AG73
_______________________________________________________________________

1394. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; CRITICAL HABITAT 
FOR KNEELAND PRAIRIE PENNYCRESS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule 10/09/02 67 FR 62897

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AG92
_______________________________________________________________________

1395. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR CHORIZANTHE PUNGENS VAR. PUNGENS (MONTEREY 
SPINEFLOWER)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 05/29/02 67 FR 37497

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH04
_______________________________________________________________________

1396. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PRUDENCY AND 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR A MOLLUSK, THE CAROLINA HEELSPLITTER

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 07/02/02 67 FR 44501

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH31
_______________________________________________________________________

1397. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PRUDENCY AND 
CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR A MOLLUSK, THE APPALACHIAN ELKTOE

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule 09/27/02 67 FR 61016

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH33
_______________________________________________________________________

1398. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED PLANTS; REMOVAL OF THE ROBIN'S 
CINQUEFOIL FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 08/27/02 67 FR 54968

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Leonard
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH56
_______________________________________________________________________

1399. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR POLYGONUM HICKMANII (SCOTTS VALLEY POLYGONUM) AND 
CHORIZANTHE ROBUSTA VAR. HARTWEGII (SCOTTS VALLEY SPINEFLOWER)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 05/29/02 67 FR 37336

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH82
_______________________________________________________________________

1400. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR CHORIZANTHE ROBUSTA VAR. ROBUSTA (ROBUST 
SPINEFLOWER)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 05/28/02 67 FR 36822

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH83
_______________________________________________________________________

1401. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, 
SUBPARTS A AND B

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 05/07/02 67 FR 30559

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William Knauer
Phone: 907 786-3888

RIN: 1018-AH85
_______________________________________________________________________

1402. PROCEDURES FOR ESTABLISHING SPRING/SUMMER SUBSISTENCE HARVEST 
REGULATIONS FOR MIGRATORY BIRDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 92

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 04/08/02 67 FR 16707
Final Action 08/16/02 67 FR 53511

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Bob Stevens
Phone: 907 786-3499

RIN: 1018-AH88

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_______________________________________________________________________

1403. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR NEWCOMB'S SNAIL

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 08/20/02 67 FR 54025

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH95
_______________________________________________________________________

1404. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATION OF 
CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE GREAT PLAINS BREEDING POPULATION OF THE PIPING 
PLOVER

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 09/11/02 67 FR 57637

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AH96
_______________________________________________________________________

1405. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: RETENTION OF 
THREATENED STATUS FOR ARGALI IN KYRGYZSTAN, MONGOLIA, AND TAJIKISTAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 05/22/02 67 FR 35942

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kurt Johnson
Phone: 703 358-1708
Email: kurt_johnson@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI02
_______________________________________________________________________

1406. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA, 
SUBPART C AND SUBPART D--2002-2003 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF WILDLIFE 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 100; 36 CFR 242

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 06/28/02 67 FR 43710

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William Knauer
Phone: 907 786-3888

RIN: 1018-AI06
_______________________________________________________________________

1407. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; EMERGENCY LISTING 
OF THE CARSON'S WANDERING SKIPPER

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 08/07/02 67 FR 51116

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AI18
_______________________________________________________________________

1408. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; EMERGENCY LISTING 
OF THE TUMBLING CREEK CAVESNAIL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 08/14/02 67 FR 52879

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Chris Nolin
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AI19
_______________________________________________________________________

1409. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING; PROPOSED 2002-2003 MIGRATORY GAME BIRD 
HUNTING REGULATIONS (PRELIMINARY) WITH REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIAN TRIBAL 
PROPOSALS

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 20

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 06/11/02 67 FR 40128
NPRM 07/17/02 67 FR 47224
NPRM 07/29/02 67 FR 49176
NPRM 08/16/02 67 FR 53689
Final Rule 08/29/02 67 FR 55623
Final Rule 09/19/02 67 FR 59109
Final Rule 09/20/02 67 FR 59357
Final Rule 09/20/02 67 FR 59385

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal

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

RIN: 1018-AI30
_______________________________________________________________________

1410. 2002-2003 REFUGE-SPECIFIC HUNTING AND SPORT FISHING REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 32

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 06/20/02 67 FR 41920
Final Rule 09/18/02 67 FR 58935

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Leslie Marler
Phone: 703 358-2397

RIN: 1018-AI34
_______________________________________________________________________

1411. INJURIOUS WILDLIFE SPECIES; SNAKEHEADS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 16

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 07/26/02 67 FR 48855
Final Rule 10/04/02 67 FR 62193

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

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Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kari Jonell Duncan
Phone: 703 358-2464
Email: kari_duncan@fws.gov

RIN: 1018-AI36
BILLING CODE 4310-55-S
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage
National Park Service (NPS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1412. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC SAFETY; OPERATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF 
ALCOHOL OR DRUGS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 4.23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing to amend its 
regulations concerning motor vehicle operation under the influence of 
alcohol within units of the NPS. Current NPS regulations prohibit 
operation with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.10 grams or 
more of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 0.10 grams of alcohol 
per 210 liters of breath. On March 3, 1998, President Clinton directed 
the NPS to promulgate regulations adopting a stricter limit of 0.08 
grams BAC within units of the NPS.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Regulations Program Manger, Department of 
the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-6756
Email: kym_hall@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AC69
_______________________________________________________________________

1413. PROCEDURES FOR STATE, TRIBAL, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT HISTORIC 
PRESERVATION PROGRAMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 470 et seq

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 61

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 08/12/02 67 FR 52532
NPRM Comment Period End 12/10/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Bryan Mitchell, Division, Department of the Interior, 
National Park Service, NC330, 1849 C Street N.W., NC330, Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 343-9558
Fax: 202 343-3921
Email: bryan_mitchell@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AC79
_______________________________________________________________________

1414. 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 11/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/02

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 N.W., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 565-1211
Fax: 202 565-1224
Email: cindy_orlando@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AC85
_______________________________________________________________________

1415. GLEN 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 7.70

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Regulations Program Manger, Department of 
the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-6756
Email: kym_hall@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AC90

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_______________________________________________________________________

1416. LAKE MEAD 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 7.48

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rulemaking would allow personal watercraft use 
in designated areas of the park. The rulemaking is necesary 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 09/05/02 67 FR 56785
NPRM Comment Period End 11/04/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Regulations Program Manger, Department of 
the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-6756
Email: kym_hall@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AC91
_______________________________________________________________________

1417. 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 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Regulations Program Manger, Department of 
the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-6756
Email: kym_hall@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AC92
_______________________________________________________________________

1418. PICTURED ROCKS NATIONAL LAKESHORE; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.32

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Regulations Program Manger, Department of 
the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-6756
Email: kym_hall@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AC93
_______________________________________________________________________

1419. FIRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.20

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Regulations Program Manger, Department of 
the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-6756
Email: kym_hall@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AC94
_______________________________________________________________________

1420. 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 12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Regulations Program Manger, Department of 
the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-6756
Email: kym_hall@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AC95
_______________________________________________________________________

1421. 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

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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 12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Regulations Program Manger, Department of 
the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-6756
Email: kym_hall@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AC96
_______________________________________________________________________

1422. 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 01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Regulations Program Manger, Department of 
the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-6756
Email: kym_hall@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AC97
_______________________________________________________________________

1423. CHICKASAW RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.50

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Regulations Program Manger, Department of 
the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-6756
Email: kym_hall@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AC98
_______________________________________________________________________

1424. CURECANTI RECREATION AREA; PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.51

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Regulations Program Manger, Department of 
the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-6756
Email: kym_hall@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AC99
_______________________________________________________________________

1425. 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 01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Regulations Program Manger, Department of 
the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-6756
Email: kym_hall@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD00
_______________________________________________________________________

1426. 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.

[[Page 74635]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Regulations Program Manger, Department of 
the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-6756
Email: kym_hall@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD01
_______________________________________________________________________

1427. 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. 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 11/00/02

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 
N.W., NC-340, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 343-3388
Fax: 202 343-5260
Email: john_robbins@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD05
_______________________________________________________________________

1428. [bull] 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 01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Regulations Program Manger, Department of 
the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-6756
Email: kym_hall@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD07
_______________________________________________________________________

1429. [bull] DISPOSITION OF CULTURALLY UNIDENTIFIABLE HUMAN REMAINS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 3001 et seq

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 10.11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation will outline procedures for the disposition 
of culturally unidentifiable human remains in the possession of museums 
or Federal agencies as required by the Native American Graves 
Protection and Repatriation Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 03/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: John Robbins, Assistant Director, Cultural Resources, 
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, NC340, 1849 C Street 
N.W., NC-340, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 343-3388
Fax: 202 343-5260
Email: john_robbins@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD08
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage
National Park Service (NPS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1430. NATIVE AMERICAN GRAVES PROTECTION AND REPATRIATION ACT 
REGULATIONS; CIVIL PENALTIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 3001 et seq

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 10

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule relates to one section of the regulations 
that implement the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation 
Act of 1990. This section outlines procedures for assessing civil 
penalties upon museums that fail to comply with applicable provisions 
of the Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule 01/13/97 62 FR 1820
Interim Final Rule Effective 02/12/97
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End 04/14/97
Final Action 11/00/02

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 
N.W., NC-340, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 343-3388
Fax: 202 343-5260
Email: john_robbins@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AC84

[[Page 74636]]

_______________________________________________________________________

1431. ASSATEAGUE 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 7.65

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 05/06/02 67 FR 30339
NPRM Comment Period End 07/05/02
Final Action 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Regulations Program Manger, Department of 
the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-6756
Email: kym_hall@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD02
_______________________________________________________________________

1432. YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK, JOHN D. 
ROCKEFELLER MEMORIAL PARKWAY WINTER USE REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 460(q); 16 USC 462(k); 16 
USC 9a

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.13; 36 CFR 7.22

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, March 29, 2002.

Abstract: This rule will propose a delay of one year for implementing 
existing snowmobile regulations at the parks.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 03/29/02 67 FR 15145
NPRM Comment Period End 05/28/02
Final Action 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Regulations Program Manger, Department of 
the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-6756
Email: kym_hall@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AD06
_______________________________________________________________________

1433. [bull] SNOWMOBILE REGULATIONS; YELLOWSTONE AND GRAND TETON 
NATIONAL PARKS AND JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER MEMORIAL PARKWAY

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 75 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1024-AD09
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Long-Term Actions
National Park Service (NPS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1434. SPECIAL REGULATIONS OF THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM; RELIGIOUS 
CEREMONIAL COLLECTION OF GOLDEN EAGLETS IN WUPATKI NATIONAL MONUMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.101

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 01/22/01 66 FR 6516
NPRM Comment Period End 03/23/01


Next Action Undetermined

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., Room 3410, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-5475
Fax: 202 273-0870
Email: pat_parker@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AC86
_______________________________________________________________________

1435. VIRGIN ISLANDS CORAL REEF NATIONAL MONUMENT; SPECIAL REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 36 CFR 7.103; 36 CFR 7.73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This is an interim regulation to implement Presidential 
Proclamation No. 7932, which established the Virgin Islands Coral Reef 
National Monument. This regulation prohibits extractive uses, with some 
exceptions, and anchoring within the monument, and expands the 
boundaries of Buck Island Reef National Monument. The regulation also 
implements Presidential Proclamation No. 7399, which prohibits all 
extractive uses and boat anchoring, except in deep sand areas (all 
other anchoring is subject to permit) at Buck Island. Both 
proclamations require NPS to prepare management plans for each park 
within three years. We are soliciting comments on this interim rule and 
will take them into account in developing the final rule once we have 
completed the general management plans.

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Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule - Awaiting 
GAO report before proceeding. To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Kym A. Hall, Regulations Program Manger, Department of 
the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 208-4206
Fax: 202 208-6756
Email: kym_hall@nps.gov

RIN: 1024-AC89
_______________________________________________________________________

1436. 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
BILLING CODE 4310-70-S
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
_______________________________________________________________________

1437. IRRIGATION PROJECTS AND SYSTEMS

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 385

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 171

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 07/05/96 61 FR 35167
NPRM Comment Period End 09/03/96
NPRM 11/00/02
Final Action 02/00/03

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 N.W., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-5480

RIN: 1076-AD44
_______________________________________________________________________

1438. INDIAN ELECTRIC POWER UTILITIES

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 385

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 175

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule contains procedures governing the operation of BIA-
owned power utilities. BIA is revising this rule to incorporate new 
procedures on billing and collection of government debt. Once these 
changes are made, BIA will publish a new proposed rule for public 
comment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 06/07/96 61 FR 29040
NPRM Comment Period End 08/06/96
NPRM 10/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ross Mooney, Civil Engineer, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4559, 1849 C Street N.W., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-5480

RIN: 1076-AD45
_______________________________________________________________________

1439. 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 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kaye Armstrong, Division of Tribal Government Services, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of

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Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4400

RIN: 1076-AE07
_______________________________________________________________________

1440. 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 11/00/02

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

1441. INDIAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 1524

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 286

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule for the Indian Business Development Program is being 
rewritten in plain English as part of the President's regulatory reform 
initiative. Entities already having received grants must submit 
business financial statements. BIA has consulted with tribes about the 
rule at various meetings and trade fairs. This consultation process 
will continue during the coming months before the final rule is 
published.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 01/30/97 62 FR 4497
Final Action 06/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David B. Johnson, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, Office of the Solicitor, Division of Indian Affairs, 
1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3026

RIN: 1076-AD70
_______________________________________________________________________

1442. 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
NPRM Comment Period Extended 06/20/00 65 FR 38228
NPRM Comment Period End 07/17/00
NPRM Comment Period Extended 08/16/00
NPRM Comment Period Extended 06/25/01 66 FR 33654
NPRM Comment Period End 12/31/01
Final Action 04/00/03

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, 1849 C Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-5097

RIN: 1076-AD97
_______________________________________________________________________

1443. ARRANGEMENT WITH STATES, TERRITORIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES FOR RELIEF 
OF DISTRESS AND SOCIAL WELFARE OF INDIANS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This part, which allows BIA to seek arrangements with States 
or counties or other Federal agencies to provide welfare for Indians 
residing in a State within the exterior boundaries of Indian 
reservations under BIA jurisdiction, will be deleted because it has 
never been used.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 03/26/02 67 FR 13733
NPRM Comment Period End 05/28/02
Final Action 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry R. Blair, Chief, Division of Social Services, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS 4641, MS 4641 
MIB, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2721

RIN: 1076-AD98

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_______________________________________________________________________

1444. ALASKA RESUPPLY OPERATION

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 25 USC 13; 25 USC 9; 38 Stat. 486; 42 Stat. 208; 5 USC 
301; R.S. 463; R.S. 465

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 142

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule makes technical revisions to reflect terms 
now in common usage, e.g., Regional Director and Traffic Manager. A new 
section refers to the application of Indian preference in hiring 
pursuant to the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (25 USC 479).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 08/03/00 65 FR 47704
NPRM Comment Period End 10/02/00
Final Action 06/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Duncan Brown, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 7229 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4582
Fax: 202 219-2100
Email: duncan_l_brown@ios.doi.gov

RIN: 1076-AE04
_______________________________________________________________________

1445. PROTECTION OF PRODUCTS OF INDIAN ART AND CRAFTSMANSHIP

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 18 USC 1159; 25 USC 305 et seq

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 309

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes regulations to provide guidance to 
persons who produce, market, or purchase products marketed as Indian 
arts and crafts, as defined under the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 
1990, PL 101-644. The proposed regulations further clarify the 
definition of ``Indian product'' by including specific examples of 
``Indian product,'' as well as examples of what is not an ``Indian 
product,'' in the regulations implementing the Indian Arts and Crafts 
Enforcement Act of 2000, Public Law 101-497, an amendment to the Indian 
Arts and Crafts Act of 1990, Public Law 101-644.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 05/21/01 66 FR 27915
Final Action 12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Meridith Stanton, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, MS 4004 MIB, Indian Arts and Crafts Board, 1849 C 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3773

RIN: 1076-AE16
_______________________________________________________________________

1446. 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 proposed rule would establish 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 proposed 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 03/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Agency Contact: LeRoy Gishi, Chief, Division of Transportation, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS 4058 MIB, 1849 
C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4359

RIN: 1076-AE17
_______________________________________________________________________

1447. TRUST MANAGEMENT REFORM: REPEAL OF OUTDATED RULES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 25 USC 121; 25 USC 331; 25 USC 355; 25 USC 408; 25 USC 
474; 25 USC 500; 25 USC 883; 43 USC 1601

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 112; 25 CFR 116; 25 CFR 121; 25 CFR 123; 25 CFR 
125; 25 CFR 154; 25 CFR 156; 25 CFR 178; 25 CFR 243

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: BIA plans to repeal various outdated regulations in many 
different areas because the regulations are no longer required. Some of 
the regulations govern payments that have already been completed, other 
regulations pertain to programs that are obsolete or no longer reflect 
Department policy.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 02/21/02 67 FR 7985
NPRM Comment Period End 04/22/02
Final Action 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Duncan Brown, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 7229 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4582
Fax: 202 219-2100
Email: duncan_l_brown@ios.doi.gov

RIN: 1076-AE20
_______________________________________________________________________

1448. [bull] TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO HOUSING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 
REGULATIONS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 25 USC 256

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 256

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule makes technical amendments to the housing

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Improvement Program rule published in the Federal Register on March 2, 
1998. The amendments revise the terminology to make the rule consistent 
and add several other clarifications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: June Henkel, Chief, Division of Housing Assistance, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS 4641 MIB, 1849 
C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3667

RIN: 1076-AE31
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
_______________________________________________________________________

1449. INDIAN SCHOOL EQUALIZATION PROGRAM -- PROVISIONS FOR EXCEPTIONAL 
CHILDREN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 39

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 08/13/02 67 FR 52828

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Dave Allison
Phone: 801 722-4300

RIN: 1076-AE14
_______________________________________________________________________

1450. ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 46

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 03/25/02 67 FR 13568

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: George Skibine
Phone: 202 219-4066

RIN: 1076-AE29
_______________________________________________________________________

1451. [bull] INDIAN RESERVATION ROADS -- FY 2002 FUNDS DISTRIBUTION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 36 Stat 861; 78 Stat 241; 45 Stat 750 (25 USC 47; 42 
USC 2000e(b); 23 USC 101(a))

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 170

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule was issued for the purpose of distributing the 
remaining 25 percent of the fiscal year 2002 Indian Reservation Roads 
funds to projects on or near Indian Reservations using the relative 
need formula.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 07/02/02 67 FR 44355

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: LeRoy Gishi, Chief, Division of Transportation, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS 4058 MIB, 1849 
C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4359

RIN: 1076-AE32
_______________________________________________________________________

1452. [bull] COURTS OF INDIAN OFFENSES -- SANTA FE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: RS 463; 25 USC 2; 38 Stat 586; 25 USC 200

CFR Citation: 25 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the regulations by adding the Santa Fe 
Indian School property (Southwest Region, New Mexico) to the listing of 
Courts of Indian Offenses, section 11.100(a)(14). This amendment will 
establish a Court of Indian Offenses for a period not to exceed one 
year. It is necessary to establish a Court of Indian Offenses with 
jurisdiction over the Santa Fe Indian School property in order to 
protect lives and property.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 07/02/02 67 FR 44353

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Ralph Gonzales, Housing Program Specialist, Department 
of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4401

RIN: 1076-AE33
BILLING CODE 4310-02-S
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1453. 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

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royalty, rent and estimates resulting from sales of Federal onshore and 
offshore oil and gas production.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 08/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 10/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2, PO Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-3211
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC27
_______________________________________________________________________

1454. 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 02/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 04/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2, PO Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-3211
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC29
_______________________________________________________________________

1455. ACCOUNTING RELIEF FOR MARGINAL PROPERTIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1735

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule allows reporters to seek accounting, reporting, and 
auditing relief for their marginal properties in accordance with 
section 117(c) of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 
1982 as amended by the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Simplification and 
Fairness Act of 1996.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 01/21/99 64 FR 3360
NPRM Comment Period End 03/22/99
Supplementary NPRM 11/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End 01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2, PO Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-3211
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC30
_______________________________________________________________________

1456. 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 06/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 08/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2, PO Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-3211
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC31
_______________________________________________________________________

1457. 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 12/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1458. 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

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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 12/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1459. MMS HEARINGS AND INVESTIGATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1717

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 240

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will explain how the Minerals Management Service 
will conduct hearings and investigations necessary and appropriate to 
carrying out the Secretary's duties under the Federal Oil and Gas 
Royalty Management Act of 1982.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 09/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2, PO Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-3211
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC79
_______________________________________________________________________

1460. 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. The proposed rule will: (1) require the 
appellant to file its Notice of Appeal and Statement of Reasons 
directly with the MMS Appeals Division and file copies with the office 
that issued the order; (2) implement most of the recommendations made 
by the Royalty Policy Committee; (3) eliminate the requirement for an 
MMS field report containing MMS's arguments; (4) clarify the right of 
the States and tribes to participate in the appeals process; and (5) 
provide for settlement negotiations as required in RSFA.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 02/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 04/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1461. DEALING WITH SUSTAINED CASING PRESSURE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rulemaking amends subpart E (Oil and Gas Well- 
Completion Operations) of MMS operating regulations. It describes 
procedures for dealing with sustained casing pressure in oil and gas 
wells on the Outer Continental Shelf. Currently lessees must request a 
departure from MMS regulations to operate a well that has sustained 
casing pressure. When granting a departure, MMS requires that lessees 
perform periodic checks and evaluations to ensure that the pressure is 
not a danger to personnel, equipment, or the environment. This proposed 
rule will codify these procedures and ensure uniform regulatory 
practices among MMS regional offices. The proposed changes will also 
help ensure that lessees will continue to conduct operations in a safe 
manner.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/09/01 66 FR 56620
Comment Period Extended to 3/9/
2002 01/03/02 67 FR 275
Final Action 11/00/03
Final Action Effective 01/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC83
_______________________________________________________________________

1462. DEFINITION OF CONTROL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1001 et seq; 30 USC 1701 et seq; 30 USC 181 et 
seq; 30 USC 351 et seq; 31 USC 9701; 43 USC 1301 et seq; 43 USC 1331 et 
seq; 43 USC 1801 et seq; 5 USC 2101 et seq; 5 USC 301 et seq; 5 USC 396 
et seq; 5 USC 396a et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: MMS is amending the definition of ``control'' in 30 CFR part 
206 based upon the relevance to MMS regulations of the decision 
National Mining Association v. Department of the Interior, 177 F.3rd 1 
(DC Cir., May 28, 1999).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End 01/00/03

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2, PO Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-3211
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC88
_______________________________________________________________________

1463. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE -- API RP 14F AND API 510

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will update a document incorporated by reference 
and incorporate by reference a new document. Incorporation by reference 
makes a widely available technical document part of our regulations. 
The updated reference, API RP 14F, is the fourth edition of the 
American Petroleum Institute's (API) ``Recommended Practice for Design 
and Installation of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore 
Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class 1, Division 1, and 
Division 2 Locations. The new document, API RP 14 FZ, is titled 
''Recommended Practice for Design and Installation of Electrical 
Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for 
Unclassified and Unclassified and Class 1, Zone 0, Zone 1 and Zone 2 
Locations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End 03/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2, PO Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-3211
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC89
_______________________________________________________________________

1464. REPORTING AMENDMENTS

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

Legal Authority: 25 USC 2107; 25 USC 396; 30 USC 1023; 30 USC 1751(a); 
30 USC 189; 30 USC 190; 30 USC 359; 31 USC 3716; 31 USC 9701; 43 USC 
1334; 43 USC 1801; 44 USC 3506(a); 5 USC 301 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 206; 30 CFR 210; 30 CFR 216; 30 CFR 218

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: MMS is amending its regulations to: (1) update reporting 
instructions; (2) eliminate unnecessary report forms; (3) add approved 
information collections previously omitted; (4) remove the extended due 
date for production reports submitted electronically; (5) require 
production reporting on leases and agreements until all production has 
ceased and all inventory has been disposed of; and (6) eliminate 
certain reporting assessments and electronic reporting options.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 04/00/03
NPRM Comment Period End 06/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Gebhardt, Regulatory Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, MS 320B2, PO Box 25165, 
Denver, CO 80225-3211
Phone: 303 231-3211
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: sharron.gebhardt@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC90
_______________________________________________________________________

1465. RIGHTS-OF-USE AND EASEMENTS AND PIPELINE RIGHTS-OF-WAY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: MMS is proposing to modify requirements governing rights-of-
use and easement and pipeline rights-of-way in the Outer Continental 
Shelf. These changes will increase rental rates for pipeline rights-of-
way and establish rentals for rights-of-use and easement. The proposed 
rule will also allow MMS to charge additional payment when the right-
of-use and easement or the pipeline right-of-way prevents MMS from 
making the area available to other companies for exploration and 
possible development and production. This change is needed because of 
requests by lessees and pipeline right-of-way holders to use large 
areas outside of the area covered by their lease and pipeline right-of-
way for accessory structures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End 03/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC91
_______________________________________________________________________

1466. [bull] 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 11/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End 03/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior,

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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
_______________________________________________________________________

1467. [bull] DATA RELEASE AND DEFINITIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250 subpart A

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend 30 CFR part 250 by adding a new 
definition, revising existing definition, clarifying or expanding 
certain requirements, and making administrative changes. We are adding 
a new definition for the term ``production in paying quantities'' to 
enable us to determine how much production qualifies as lease holding 
production. We are specifying the submission or from progress reports 
and final reports for suspensions of production and suspensions of 
operations to ensure that the lessee/operator is diligent in pursuing 
performance of their lease. 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1468. [bull] RELIEF OR REDUCTION IN ROYALTY RATES -- DEEP GAS PROVISIONS

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 76 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1010-AD01
_______________________________________________________________________

1469. [bull] 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 12/00/02
NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1470. OIL AND GAS DRILLING OPERATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule will be written in plain English, substantive 
changes will be incorporated, and the rule will reflect the results of 
the blowout preventer study.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 06/21/00 65 FR 38453
NPRM Comment Period End 10/19/00 65 FR 46126
Final Action 11/00/02
Final Action Effective 12/00/02

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-AC43
_______________________________________________________________________

1471. 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.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 05/17/02 67 FR 35372
Comment Period Extended 12/13/02 67 FR 46616
Final Action 10/00/03
Final Action Effective 11/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1472. OIL AND GAS AND SULPHUR OPERATIONS IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL 
SHELF--SAFETY MEASURES AND PROCEDURES FOR PIPELINE MODIFICATIONS AND 
REPAIRS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule will address problems that arise out of the fact 
that eventually all pipeline valves leak internally. This is due to 
abrasion and deposition of operational residues on valve seats. 
Internal valve leakage poses a potential safety problem to offshore 
workers at the time pipeline repairs are performed because hydrocarbons 
and pressure differentials in the lines can pose a significant hazard 
of fire and explosion. The rule will require that lessees and operators 
consider and submit in writing the measures they plan to take and the 
procedures they plan to follow to ensure the safety of company or 
contract workers and to prevent pollution before beginning a pipeline 
modification or repair, and it will amend section 250.1006(b)(1) by 
requiring that a blind flange be installed at the platform end of any 
pipeline taken out of service to prevent seepage into the line through 
leaking valves.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 08/28/01 66 FR 45236
NPRM Comment Period End 10/29/01
Final Action 06/00/03
Final Action Effective 07/00/03

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-AC75
_______________________________________________________________________

1473. PROPRIETARY TERMS AND DATA DISCLOSURE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250; 30 CFR 251

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would modify the proprietary terms for geophysical 
data and information and any of their derivatives that MMS acquires 
under 30 CFR part 251. We propose to change the beginning of the 
proprietary terms from the date of submission to MMS to the date MMS 
issues the permit. The rule would also allow selective disclosure of 
geological and geophysical data and information and allow selective 
disclosure of data and information generated on a lease to persons with 
a direct interest in issues concerning field determination and royalty 
relief eligibility.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 07/17/02 67 FR 46942
NPRM Comment Period End 09/18/02
Final Action 04/00/03
Final Action Effective 05/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC81
_______________________________________________________________________

1474. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE -- API SPECIFICATION 2C

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: MMS is proposing to incorporate by reference the Fifth 
Edition of the American Petroleum Institute's Specification for 
Offshore Cranes into our regulations. MMS is proposing this action to 
establish a minimum design standard for new cranes installed on fixed 
platforms on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) and to require all 
existing cranes installed on OCS fixed platforms to be equipped with 
anti-two block safety devices. This proposed rule would ensure that OCS 
lessees use the best available and safest technologies for the design 
and construction of cranes used in the OCS.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 07/19/01 66 FR 37611
NPRM Comment Period End 10/17/01
Final Action 11/00/02
Final Action Effective 12/00/02

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-AC82
_______________________________________________________________________

1475. 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;

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floating production, storage, and offloading facilities; tension-leg 
platforms; spars; etc. We are also incorporating into our regulations a 
body of industry standards pertaining to floating productions systems, 
and this will save the public the costs of developing government 
standards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/27/01 66 FR 66851
Comment Period Extended to 3/27/
2002 02/12/02 67 FR 6453
Comment Period Extended to 5/28/
2002 03/28/02 67 FR 14902
Final Action 11/00/02
Final Action Effective 12/00/02

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1476. OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF OIL AND GAS LEASING -- CLARIFYING 
AMENDMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 260

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule proposes clarifying amendments to regulations on 
OCS bidding systems in 30 CFR part 260, revised as of July 1, 2001. The 
proposed amendments make explicit that water depth and production 
timing on leases issued after 2000 and placed on a field with leases 
issued earlier play no role in the way we determine the royalty 
suspension volume applicable to eligible leases on the field.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 02/12/02 67 FR 6454
NPRM Comment Period End 03/14/02
Final Action 11/00/02
Final Action Effective 12/00/02

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-AC94
_______________________________________________________________________

1477. 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 10/00/03
Final Action Effective 11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kumkum Ray, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1093
Email: kumkum.ray@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC95
_______________________________________________________________________

1478. [bull] VALUATION OF OIL FROM INDIAN LEASES

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 77 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1010-AD00
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
_______________________________________________________________________

1479. PROSPECTING FOR MINERALS OTHER THAN OIL, GAS, AND SULPHUR IN THE 
OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 280

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 07/17/02 67 FR 46855
Final Action Effective 08/16/02

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-AC48
_______________________________________________________________________

1480. DECOMMISSIONING ACTIVITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 05/17/02 67 FR 35398
Final Action Effective 07/16/02

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-AC65

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_______________________________________________________________________

1481. DEEP WATER ROYALTY RELIEF FOR OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF OIL AND GAS 
LEASES ISSUED AFTER 2000

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 203

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule Effective 02/14/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Marshall B. Rose
Phone: 703 787-1536
Fax: 703 787-1141
Email: marshall.rose@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC71
_______________________________________________________________________

1482. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 201; 30 CFR 206; 30 CFR 212; 30 CFR 216; 30 CFR 
217; 30 CFR 218; 30 CFR 219; 30 CFR 220; 30 CFR 227; 30 CFR 228; 30 CFR 
230; 30 CFR 241; 30 CFR 243

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 04/18/02 67 FR 19109
Final Action Effective 04/18/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carol Shelby
Phone: 303 231-3191
Fax: 303 231-3385
Email: carol.shelby@mms.gov

RIN: 1010-AC87
_______________________________________________________________________

1483. SUSPENSION OF OPERATIONS FOR EXPLORATION UNDER SALT SHEETS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 07/02/02 67 FR 44357
Final Action Effective 08/01/02

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-AC92
_______________________________________________________________________

1484. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE - API RP 14C

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 250

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 08/09/02 67 FR 51757
Final Action Effective 09/09/02

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-AC93
BILLING CODE 4310-MR-S
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)
_______________________________________________________________________

1485. ABANDONED COAL REFUSE SITES--TITLE I

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 03/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Larry Trainor, Mining Engineer, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2617

RIN: 1029-AB70
_______________________________________________________________________

1486. 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 03/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry Trainor, Mining Engineer, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2617

RIN: 1029-AC02
_______________________________________________________________________

1487. 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

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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 09/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Craynon, Chief, Technology Development Staff, 
Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and 
Enforcement
Phone: 202 208-2866

RIN: 1029-AC04
_______________________________________________________________________

1488. [bull] 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 09/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Ruth Stokes, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, MS 252 
SIB, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2611

RIN: 1029-AC05
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)
_______________________________________________________________________

1489. INDIAN LANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 700; 30 CFR 740; 30 CFR 750

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OSM regulates mining on Indian lands and the State regulates 
mining on non-Indian lands. OSM proposes to amend its regulations to 
clarify that the definition of ``Indian lands'' at 30 CFR 700.5 
includes individual Indian trust allotments located within an approved 
tribal land consolidation area. The proposed clarification was required 
under the terms of a settlement agreement between the Department of the 
Interior and the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe to settle the tribes' 
challenges to a May 1989 Indian lands rulemaking. OSM has developed a 
preliminary draft rule that specifies that allotted lands would qualify 
as Indian lands for purposes of the Surface Mining Control and 
Reclamation Act when OSM determines, on a case-by-case basis, that the 
allotments are supervised by an Indian tribe.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 02/19/99 64 FR 8464
NPRM Comment Period End 06/21/99 64 FR 18585
Final Action 06/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Stephen Sheffield, Chief, Division of Technical 
Support, Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining 
Reclamation and Enforcement, MS 10 SIB, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, 
DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2883

RIN: 1029-AB83
_______________________________________________________________________

1490. ABANDONED MINE LAND RECLAMATION NOTICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 875

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will eliminate the requirement to publish a Federal 
Register notice announcing the receipt of, and seeking comments on, 
applications for construction of public facilities that are funded from 
the abandoned mine land fund. The publication requirement will become a 
discretionary action. Previous Federal Register notices have generated 
little interest from the public and have added delays to the 
construction of AML projects.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 06/19/02 67 FR 41756
Final Action 02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry Trainor, Mining Engineer, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2617

RIN: 1029-AB99
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Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Reclamation (RB)
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1491. AUTHORIZATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AT RECLAMATION 
FACILITIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 4602-31; 43 USC 373b

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 422

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Reclamation is issuing this rule to establish 
criteria for the use of non-Reclamation law enforcement personnel 
within a Bureau project or on Reclamation lands. We are required by law 
to issue this rule in order to provide for the security of dams, 
facilities, and resources under our jurisdiction.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John J. Lambert, Policy Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, D-6020, Building 67, PO Box 25007, 
Denver, CO 80225
Phone: 303 445-3640

RIN: 1006-AA42
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Reclamation (RB)
_______________________________________________________________________

1492. ACREAGE LIMITATION

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 426.24

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Hearings and Appeals has recently moved. This 
rule changes the Office's address to reflect this move.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 12/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John J. Lambert, Policy Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, D-6020, Building 67, PO Box 25007, 
Denver, CO 80225
Phone: 303 445-3640

RIN: 1006-AA43
_______________________________________________________________________

1493. TRESPASS ON RECLAMATION LANDS AND FACILITIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 102-575; PL 107-69

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 423

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes the minimum requirements necessary to 
ensure the safety of the public, Reclamation employees, dams 
facilities, and other resources under our jurisdiction. We are 
developing a comprehensive public conduct rule that will replace this 
rule at a later date. We will use comments received on this rule to aid 
us in drafting a proposed public conduct rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John J. Lambert, Policy Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, D-6020, Building 67, PO Box 25007, 
Denver, CO 80225
Phone: 303 445-3640

RIN: 1006-AA44
_______________________________________________________________________

1494. [bull] PUBLIC CONDUCT ON RECLAMATION LANDS AND PROJECTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107-69; 43 USC 373b; 16 USC 4601-31

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 423

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes 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 rule replaces an interim rule that we issued on April 17, 2002.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 03/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism: Undetermined

Agency Contact: John J. Lambert, Policy Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, D-6020, Building 67, PO Box 25007, 
Denver, CO 80225
Phone: 303 445-3640

RIN: 1006-AA45
BILLING CODE 4310-09-S
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
_______________________________________________________________________

1495. SALES--FEDERAL LAND POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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sales may be for less than fair market value.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 04/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ted Hudson, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Room 420, 1849 C Street N.W., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5042
Fax: 202 653-5287
Email: ted_hudson@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AB77
_______________________________________________________________________

1496. DESERT LAND ENTRIES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2520

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will transfer much of the regulation on entries of 
desert land to the BLM Manual if the underlying statute is not repealed 
as no longer practical.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 07/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1497. 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 04/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Roger Haskins, Mining Law Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management
Phone: 202 452-0355
Email: roger_haskins@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AC59
_______________________________________________________________________

1498. 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 non-mineral 
land entries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 06/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Roger Haskins, Mining Law Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management
Phone: 202 452-0355
Email: roger_haskins@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD32
_______________________________________________________________________

1499. 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 04/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1500. GRAZING ADMINISTRATION--EXCLUSIVE OF ALASKA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 04/00/03

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1501. PERMITS FOR RECREATION ON PUBLIC LANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2930

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would add a section on prohibited acts to the 
regulations on campgrounds and other fee areas to facilitate law 
enforcement at these sites. The rule would also change the maximum term 
for a special recreation permit from 5 years to 10 years.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lee Larson, Recreation Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-5168
Email: lee_larson@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD45
_______________________________________________________________________

1502. 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 06/00/03

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 N.W., 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) Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
_______________________________________________________________________

1503. 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 04/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Durga N. Rimal, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street N.W., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-0350
Email: durga_rimal@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AC64
_______________________________________________________________________

1504. 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 01/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: 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

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Phone: 202 452-7782
Email: ron_montagna@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AC74
_______________________________________________________________________

1505. INDIAN ALLOTMENTS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 25 USC 334; 25 USC 336; 43 USC 1201

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2530

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will convert existing regulations to plain English 
and remove those portions that relate to procedural matters.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 10/16/96 61 FR 53887
NPRM Comment Period End 09/13/99 64 FR 38172
Final Action 04/00/03

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-AC77
_______________________________________________________________________

1506. USE AUTHORIZATIONS (RECREATION)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 460l-6a; 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 8370

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise the regulations on the issuance of 
special recreation permits for purposes of clarification and updating 
and will add regulations on the issuance of recreation use permits for 
the use of fee areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 05/16/00 65 FR 31233
NPRM Comment Period End 07/17/00
Final Action 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lee Larson, Recreation Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-5168
Email: lee_larson@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD25
_______________________________________________________________________

1507. LOCATION RECORDING AND MAINTENANCE OF MINING CLAIMS AND SITES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 30 USC 22 to 54; 43 USC 1201; 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3710; 43 CFR 3730; 43 CFR 3810; 43 CFR 3820; 43 
CFR 3830; 43 CFR 3840; 43 CFR 3850

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend the mining claim recordation and annual 
fee collection procedures to conform to the fiscal year 1999 Interior 
and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. It will also consolidate 
duplicative portions of 43 CFR part 3700 et seq. into 43 CFR part 3800 
et seq., and remove the duplicative portions of these regulations from 
title 43. The interim final rule only implemented the statutory changes 
in the FY 99 Appropriations Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 08/27/99 64 FR 47023
Interim Final Rule 08/27/99 64 FR 47018
NPRM Comment Period End 10/26/99
Final Action 04/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roger Haskins, Mining Law Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management
Phone: 202 452-0355
Email: roger_haskins@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD31
_______________________________________________________________________

1508. COAL MANAGEMENT: NONCOMPETITIVE LEASES; MANAGEMENT PROVISIONS AND 
LIMITATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 181 et seq; 43 USC 1740; PL 106-463

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3430; 43 CFR 3470

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will increase the maximum acreage of Federal coal 
leases that may be leased to one entity in any one State from 46,080 to 
75,000 acres to conform with legislation enacted in 2000, and to 
correct a technical error in the regulations by removing the 
requirements of a public hearing and publication of a notice of 
availability of environmental analysis documents for coal lease 
modifications. It will also raise the nationwide acreage limitation on 
coal leases that one entity can hold from 100,000 to 150,000 acres.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 01/18/02 67 FR 2618
NPRM Comment Period End 02/19/02
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 04/12/02 67 FR 17962
NPRM Comment Period End 05/13/02
Final Action 02/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ted Hudson, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Room 420, 1849 C Street N.W., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5042
Fax: 202 653-5287
Email: ted_hudson@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD43
_______________________________________________________________________

1509. 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.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 04/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jeff Jarvis, Wilderness Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street N.W., 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
_______________________________________________________________________

1510. DISCLAIMERS OF INTEREST

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 1864

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: BLM proposes to make two minor amendments to the recordable 
disclaimer regulations at 43 CFR 1864.1-1 and .1-3. Presently the 
regulations state that any present owner of record may file an 
application to have a disclaimer of interest issued. Neither FLPMA nor 
its implementing regulations define the term present owner of record. 
Neither the Federal Courts nor the Interior Board of Land Appeals have 
defined or elaborated on the phrase. As such, BLM wishes to amend the 
regulations to eliminate the phrase. Such an amendment would prevent 
any legal challenge to BLM's interpretation of the phrase to include 
state applications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 02/22/02 67 FR 8216
NPRM Comment Period End 04/23/02
Final Action 04/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State

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-AD50
_______________________________________________________________________

1511. [bull] RIGHTS-OF-WAY UNDER THE MINERAL LEASING ACT; TIMING OF 
APPROVALS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 185

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2882

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will make our regulations consistent with the 
Mineral Leasing Act by allowing BLM to approve a right-of-way for 
pipelines 24 or more inches in diameter as soon as the Secretary 
notifies the appropriate committees of Congress. Existing regulations 
require BLM to allow 60 days to pass after notifying Congress before 
issuing a right-of-way for a pipeline 24 or more inches in diameter.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 06/15/99 64 FR 32106
NPRM Comment Period End 11/12/99
Final Action 11/00/02

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), 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5049
Email: ian_senio@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD55
_______________________________________________________________________

1512. [bull] OIL AND GAS LEASING OPERATIONS; BONDING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 189; 30 USC 359; 43 USC 1732; 43 USC 1733; 43 
USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3100; 43 CFR 3104; 43 CFR 3154

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule increases minimum bond amounts for individual lease 
bonds and statewide bonds. It changes BLM's current policy of 
terminating only the period of liability of bonds. Under the new rule, 
we will cancel bonds after determining that all lease obligations are 
met. Finally, the rule clarifies the responsibilities of record title 
holders and operating rights owners. The final rule is based upon a 
portion of a proposed rule published with the RIN 1004-AC94.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/03/98 63 FR 66840
NPRM Comment Period End 07/19/99
Final Action 12/00/02

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), 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5049
Email: ian_senio@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD56

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_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Long-Term Actions
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
_______________________________________________________________________

1513. LEASES, PERMITS, AND EASEMENTS

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

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
_______________________________________________________________________

1514. 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: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: David R. Stewart, Mineral Resources, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management
Phone: 703 440-1728
Email: dave_stewart@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AC27
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1515. CAREY ACT GRANTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 43 USC 641 et seq

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 2610

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will update these regulations as they are 
inconsistent with present-day management policies. Application of these 
provisions of the Carey Act is rarely feasible due to limited water and 
suitable lands.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 09/10/96 61 FR 47725
NPRM Comment Period End 10/10/96
Supplementary NPRM To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff O. Holdren, Deputy Group Manager, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7779
Fax: 202 452-7708
Email: jeff_holdren@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AC80
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1516. OIL AND GAS LEASING AND OPERATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 30 USC 181 et seq

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise BLM's current Federal oil and gas 
leasing and operations regulations, except those concerning drainage 
(section 3100.2-2), combined hydrocarbon leasing (part 3140) and oil 
and gas leasing in the National Petroleum Reserve--Alaska (part 3130). 
The rule will: (1) Cite industry standards and incorporate them by 
reference rather than repeat those standards in the rule; (2) 
incorporate the requirements of the Onshore Oil and Gas Orders and 
national notices to lessees into the regulations to eliminate overlap 
with current regulations; (3) use performance standards in certain 
places instead of prescriptive requirements to allow more flexibility 
for operators and to protect the environment and Federal royalty 
interests; and (4) eliminate redundancies, clarify procedures and 
regulatory requirements and streamline procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/03/98 63 FR 66840
NPRM Comment Period End 07/19/99 64 FR 29256
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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), 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5049
Email: ian_senio@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AC94
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1517. APPEALS PROCEDURES; HEARINGS PROCEDURES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 43 USC 1701; 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 1840; 43 CFR 1850

Legal Deadline: None

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Abstract: BLM proposes to amend its regulations that govern 
administrative review procedures for protests of proposed decisions 
contested appeals of BLM decisions, and hearings on the record. The 
proposed regulations would provide more consistent procedures for 
administrative review of BLM decisions, and would clarify when and how 
BLM decisions go into effect and whether an appeal will stay the 
effectiveness of a BLM decision.

Timetable:
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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

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cynthia Ellis, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street N.W., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-5030
Fax: 202 653-5287
Email: cynthia_ellis@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AC99
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1518. 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 02/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Cynthia Ellis, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street N.W., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-5030
Fax: 202 653-5287
Email: cynthia_ellis@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD38
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1519. 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

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ted Hudson, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Room 420, 1849 C Street N.W., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5042
Fax: 202 653-5287
Email: ted_hudson@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD40
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1520. SURFACE MANAGEMENT; SEGREGATED OR WITHDRAWN LANDS

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 provide that a mineral examination is not 
required for claims on specific categories of withdrawn lands in Alaska 
before approving plans of operations or allowing notice-level mining to 
begin, but will be discretionary with BLM on those lands. For mining 
claims on lands withdrawn for inclusion in land conservation systems 
like wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, etc., mineral examinations 
will remain mandatory.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 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 
N.W., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5198
Email: michael_schwartz@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD51
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1521. 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

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NPRM Comment Period End 02/15/02
NPRM Comment Period Reopened 04/12/02 67 FR 17962
NPRM Comment Period End 05/13/02
Final Action To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael H. Schwartz, Group Manager, Regulatory Affairs, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street 
N.W., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5198
Email: michael_schwartz@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD53
_______________________________________________________________________
Department of the Interior (DOI) Completed Actions
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
_______________________________________________________________________

1522. LOCATION RECORDING AND MAINTENANCE OF MINING CLAIMS OR SITES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 3730; 43 CFR 3820; 43 CFR 3830; 43 CFR 3850

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action 06/03/02 67 FR 38203

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roger Haskins
Phone: 202 452-0355
Email: roger_haskins@blm.gov

RIN: 1004-AD52
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Department of the Interior (DOI) Final Rule Stage
Office of the Secretary (OS)
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1523. WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1278

CFR Citation: 43 CFR 39

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would establish uniform standards and procedures by 
which the Department of the Interior, through its agencies that 
administer rivers in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (Bureau 
of Land Management, Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Park 
Service), will consider Federal licensing of, or assistance to, water 
resources projects affecting designated Wild and Scenic Rivers or 
congressionally authorized Study Rivers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action Date FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM 12/09/98 63 FR 67834
NPRM Comment Period End 02/08/99
Final Action 11/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: John Haubert, Outdoor Recreation Planner, Department of 
the Interior, Office of the Secretary, Room 3230, 1849 C Street N.W., 
Room 3230, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4290
Email: john_haubert@nps.gov

RIN: 1093-AA08
[FR Doc. 02-26338 Filed 12-06-02; 8:45 am]
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