DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

Office of the Secretary 

13 CFR Ch. III 

15 CFR Subtitle A; Subtitle B, Chs. I, II, III, VII, VIII, IX, and XI 

19 CFR Ch. III 

37 CFR Chs. I, IV, and V 

48 CFR Ch. 13 

50 CFR Chs. II, III, IV, and VI 

Spring 2014 Semiannual Agenda of Regulations 

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Commerce. 

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda. 

SUMMARY: In compliance with Executive Order 12866, entitled “Regulatory Planning and Review,” and the 

Regulatory Flexibility Act, as amended, the Department of Commerce (Commerce), in the spring and fall of 

each year, publishes in the Federal Register an agenda of regulations under development or review over the 

next 12 months. Rulemaking actions are grouped according to prerulemaking, proposed rules, final rules, 

long-term actions, and rulemaking actions completed since the fall 2013 agenda. The purpose of the Agenda 

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is to provide information to the public on regulations that are currently under review, being proposed, or 

issued by Commerce. The agenda is intended to facilitate comments and views by interested members of the 

public. 

Commerce’s spring 2014 regulatory agenda includes regulatory activities that are expected to be conducted 

during the period April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Specific: For additional information about specific regulatory actions listed in the agenda, contact the 

individual identified as the contact person. 

General: Comments or inquiries of a general nature about the agenda should be directed to Asha Mathew, 

Chief Counsel for Regulation, Office of the Assistant General Counsel for Legislation and Regulation, U.S. 

Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230, telephone: 202-482-3151. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Commerce hereby publishes its spring 2014 Unified Agenda of Federal 

Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions pursuant to Executive Order 12866 and the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 

5 U.S.C. 601 et seq. Executive Order 12866 requires agencies to publish an agenda of those regulations that 

are under consideration pursuant to this order. By memorandum of February 4, 2014, the Office of 

Management and Budget issued guidelines and procedures for the preparation and publication of the spring 

2014 Unified Agenda. The Regulatory Flexibility Act requires agencies to publish, in the spring and fall of 

each year, a regulatory flexibility agenda that contains a brief description of the subject of any rule likely to 

have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities, and a list that identifies those 

entries that have been selected for periodic review under section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. 

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In addition, beginning with the fall 2007 edition, the Internet became the basic means for disseminating the 

Unified Agenda. The complete Unified Agenda is available online at www.reginfo.gov, in a format that offers 

users a greatly enhanced ability to obtain information from the Agenda database. 

Because publication in the Federal Register is mandated for the regulatory flexibility agendas required by the 

Regulatory Flexibility Act, Commerce’s printed agenda entries include only: 

(1) Rules that are in the Agency’s regulatory flexibility agenda, in accordance with the Regulatory Flexibility 

Act, because they are likely to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities; 

and

(2) Rules that the Agency has identified for periodic review under section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility 

Act. 

Printing of these entries is limited to fields that contain information required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act’s 

Agenda requirements. Additional information on these entries is available in the Unified Agenda published on 

the Internet. 

Within Commerce, the Office of the Secretary and various operating units may issue regulations. These 

operating units, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Bureau of Industry and 

Security, and the Patent and Trademark Office, issue the greatest share of Commerce’s regulations. 

A large number of regulatory actions reported in the Agenda deal with fishery management programs of 

NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). To avoid repetition of programs and definitions, as well 

as to provide some understanding of the technical and institutional elements of NMFS’ programs, an 

“Explanation of Information Contained in NMFS Regulatory Entries” is provided below. 

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Explanation of Information Contained in NMFS Regulatory Entries 

The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.) (the Act) 

governs the management of fisheries within the Exclusive Economic Zone of the United States (EEZ). The 

EEZ refers to those waters from the outer edge of the State boundaries, generally 3 nautical miles, to a 

distance of 200 nautical miles. Fishery Management Plans (FMPs) are to be prepared for fisheries that 

require conservation and management measures. Regulations implementing these FMPs regulate domestic 

fishing and foreign fishing where permitted. Foreign fishing may be conducted in a fishery in which there is no 

FMP only if a preliminary fishery management plan has been issued to govern that foreign fishing. Under the 

Act, eight Regional Fishery Management Councils (Councils) prepare FMPs or amendments to FMPs for 

fisheries within their respective areas. In the development of such plans or amendments and their 

implementing regulations, the Councils are required by law to conduct public hearings on the draft plans and 

to consider the use of alternative means of regulating. 

The Council process for developing FMPs and amendments makes it difficult for NMFS to determine the 

significance and timing of some regulatory actions under consideration by the Councils at the time the 

semiannual regulatory agenda is published. 

Commerce’s spring 2014 regulatory agenda follows. 

NAME: Justin Antonipillai, 

Acting General Counsel. 

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The 257 Regulatory Agendas

General Administration - Proposed Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act Regulations 0605-AA33

Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations 0605-AA35

General Administration - Final Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards 0605-AA34

Economic Development Administration - Final Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Revisions to EDA's Regulations 0610-AA66

International Trade Administration - Final Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Procedures for Conducting Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders 0625-AA51

Withdrawal of Regulation Governing Treatment of Tollers and Subcontractors in Antidumping Duty Determinations 0625-AA77

Modification of Regulations Regarding Time Limits for Submission of Information Pertaining To Requests for Sampling In

Antidumping Duty Administrative Reviews 0625-AA95

Non-Application of Previously Withdrawn Regulatory Provisions Governing Targeted Dumping 0625-AA96

International Trade Administration - Completed Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Canadian Softwood Lumber Import Licensing System 0625-AA76

Withdrawal of Regulation Governing Targeted Dumping in Antidumping Duty Investigations 0625-AA79

Modification of Regulation Regarding the Extension of Time Limits 0625-AA94

Import Administration; Change of Agency Name 0625-AA97

Import Administration; Change of Agency Name 0625-AA98

Import Administration; Change of Agency Name for Supplies for Use in Emergency Relief 0625-AA99

Import Administration; Change of Agency Name for Instruments and Apparatus for Educational and Scientific Institutions 0625-AB00

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - PreRule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for a Control Date in the Northeast Skate Complex Fishery 0648-BE04

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Proposed Rule

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Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Fishery Management Plan for Regulating Offshore Marine Aquaculture in the Gulf of Mexico 0648-AS65

Reducing Disturbances to Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins From Human Interactions 0648-AU02

High Seas Fishing Compliance Act; Amendment of Regulations 0648-AV12

Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act (MSRA) Environmental Review

Procedure 0648-AV53

Marine Mammal Protection Act Permit Regulation Revisions 0648-AV82

Capital Construction Fund; Fishing Vessel Capital Construction Fund Procedures 0648-AW57

Changes to the Coastal Zone Management Act Program Change Procedures 0648-AW74

Trade Monitoring Procedures for Fishery Products 0648-AX63

Revisions to Permit Regulations for Federal Fisheries Permits and Federal Processor Permits in Alaska 0648-AX78

Addendum IV to the Weakfish Interstate Management Plan--Bycatch Trip Limit 0648-AY41

Designation of Critical Habitat for the North Atlantic Right Whale 0648-AY54

Licensing of Private Land Remote-Sensing Space Systems 0648-BA15

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Future of the Atlantic Shark Fishery 0648-BA17

Amendment 6 to the Monkfish Fishery Management Plan 0648-BA50

Amendment 22 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region 0648-BA53

Amendment 31 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands King and Tanner Crabs 0648-BA61

Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Construction of the Knik Arm Crossing, Cook Inlet, Alaska 0648-BA73

Revision of the National Standard 10 Guidelines 0648-BA74

Western and Central Pacific Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species; Restrictions on Fishing in Proximity to Data Buoys 0648-BA84

Implement the 2010 Shark Conservation Act Provisions and Other Regulations in the Atlantic Smoothhound Shark

Fishery 0648-BB02

Amendment and Updates to the Bottlenose Dolphin Take Reduction Plan 0648-BB37

Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Conducting Geological and Geophysical Exploration of Mineral and Energy

Resources on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Gulf of Mexico 0648-BB38

Changes to Vessel Replacement and Upgrade Provisions for Fishing Vessels Issued Northeast Limited Access Federal

Fishery Permits 0648-BB40

Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat; Implementing Changes to the Regulations

for Designating Critical Habitat 0648-BB79

Interagency Cooperation--Endangered Species Act of 1973, as Amended; Definition of Destruction or Adverse

Modification of Critical Habitat 0648-BB80

Draft Policy Regarding Implementation of Section 4(b)(2) of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) 0648-BB82

Amendments to Implement the Internationally Agreed Requirements of the Antarctic Marine Living Resources

Convention Act 0648-BB86

Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Survey Activities of the National Marine Fisheries Service, Southwest Fisheries

Science Center 0648-BB87

Revision of the National Standard 1 Guidelines 0648-BB92

Gulf of the Farallones and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuaries Regulations on Introduced Species 0648-BC26

Amendment 43 to the FMP for BSAI King and Tanner Crabs and Amendment 103 to the FMP for Groundfish of the

BSAI 0648-BC34

Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Sturgeon Research in the Gulf of Mexico 0648-BC54

Amendment 3 to the Spiny Dogfish Fishery Management Plan 0648-BC77

Pacific Coast Groundfish Trawl Rationalization Program Trailing Action: Rule to Modify Chafing Gear Regulations for

Midwater Trawl Gear Used in the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery 0648-BC84

Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 Implementation 0648-BC86

Inner Limit of the Exclusive Economic Zone Under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act 0648-BC92

Expansion of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary 0648-BC94

Fisheries Off West Coast States; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Amendment 18; Essential Fish Habitat Descriptions for

Pacific Salmon 0648-BC95

Vessel Monitoring Systems; Specification of Requirements for Mobile Transmitting Unit Type Approval 0648-BD02

Regulatory Amendment 14 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic

Region 0648-BD07

Amendment 5 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Dolphin Wahoo Fishery of the Atlantic 0648-BD08

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Revision to Regulatory Requirements for the Subsistence Taking of Northern Fur Seals on St. George, Alaska 0648-BD12

Boundary Expansion of Cordell Bank and Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuaries 0648-BD18

Revisions of Boundaries for the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary 0648-BD19

Amendment 5b to the Highly Migratory Species Fishery Management Plan 0648-BD22

Amendment 105 Bering Sea Flatfish Harvest Specifications Flexibility 0648-BD23

Amendment 39 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico 0648-BD25

Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Amendment 106 To Allow American Fisheries Act Vessel Replacement 0648-BD35

Supplement to Amendment 26 and Amendment 29 to the Fishery Management Plan for Reef Fish in the Gulf of Mexico 0648-BD36

Establishment of Special Management Zones for Delaware Artificial Reefs 0648-BD42

International Fisheries; Western and Central Pacific Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species; Fishing Restrictions

Regarding the Oceanic Whitetip Shark and the Whale Shark 0648-BD44

Southern New England Effort Controls to Address Lobster Stock Rebuilding Measures 0648-BD45

Amendment 97 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska to Establish Chinook Salmon

Prohibited Species Catch Limits for the Non-Pollock Trawl Fisheries 0648-BD48

Implementation of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission Resolution for the Conservation of Whale Sharks and

the Collection and Analyses of Data on Fish Aggregating Devices 0648-BD53

Framework Adjustment 8 to the Monkfish Fishery Management Plan 0648-BD56

South Atlantic Coastal Migratory Pelagics Framework Action 2013 0648-BD58

Implementation of a Program for Transshipments by Large Scale Fishing Vessels in the Eastern Pacific Ocean 0648-BD59

Amendment 45 to the Fishery Management Plan for Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands King and Tanner Crab Freezer

Longline Catcher/Processor Pacific Cod Sideboard Removal 0648-BD61

Information Collection Program for Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Fisheries 0648-BD64

Updates to the Federal List of Authorized Fisheries and Gear for the U.S. West Coast Exclusive Economic Zone 0648-BD67

Red Snapper Allocation--Amendment 28 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of

Mexico 0648-BD68

Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; U.S. Navy Training and Testing Activities in the Mariana

Islands Training and Testing Study Area 0648-BD69

Implementation of a Daily Vessel Monitoring Reporting Requirement for Vessels Participating in the Eastern

U.S./Canada Area and Fishing Year 2014 De Minimus Unused Catch Carryover Amount 0648-BD73

Amendment 96 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska to Revise the Community Quota

Entity Program 0648-BD74

Amendment 7 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Dolphin Wahoo Fishery of the Atlantic 0648-BD76

Regulatory Amendment 16 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic

Region 0648-BD78

Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to U.S. Marine Corps Training Activities at Marine Air Corps Station Cherry Point

Range Complex 0648-BD79

Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Target and Missile Launch Activities at San Nicolas Island,

California 0648-BD80

Amendment 8 to the Fishery Management Plan for Coral, Coral Reefs, and Live/Hardbottom Habitats of the South

Atlantic Region 0648-BD81

Amendment 20A to the Fishery Management Plan for the Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico

and Atlantic Region 0648-BD83

Framework Adjustment 51 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan 0648-BD88

Proposed Rule For Taking Marine Mammals Incidental To Military Readiness Activities In The U.S. Navy's Northwest

Training And Testing (NWTT) Study Area 0648-BD89

Regulatory Amendment to Modify Equipment and Operational Requirements for At-Sea Scales 0648-BD90

Regulatory Amendment 21 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic

Region 0648-BD91

Pacific Coast Groundfish Fisheries; Seabird Avoidance 0648-BD92

Implementation of a New Trawl Gear Stowage Method 0648-BD93

International Fisheries; Western and Central Pacific Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species; Fishing Effort Limits in Purse

Seine Fisheries for 2014 0648-BD94

North and South Atlantic 2014 Commercial Swordfish Quotas 0648-BD96

Revisions to Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Regulations 0648-BD97

Amendment 100 to the FMP for Groundfish of the BSAI Management Area and Amendment 91 to the FMP for

Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska to add Grenadiers to the Ecosystem Component Category 0648-BD98

Framework Adjustment 2 to the Northeast Skate Complex Fishery Management Plan 0648-BD99

Fishing Year 2014 Gulf of Maine Atlantic Cod and Haddock Recreational Management Measures 0648-BE00

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Framework Adjustment 3 to the Atlantic Herring Fishery Management Plan 0648-BE01

Subsistence Taking of Northern Fur Seals on the Pribilof Islands; Summary of Fur Seal Harvests for 2011 to 2013 and

Proposed Annual Harvest Estimates for 2014-2016 0648-BE03

Cost Recovery for Amendment 80, Community Development Quota Groundfish and Halibut, American Fisheries Act and

Aleutian Islands Pollock, and the Freezer Longline Coalition Pacific Cod Fisheries 0648-BE05

Proposed Rule for Steller Sea Lion Protection Measures for the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Groundfish Fisheries

off Alaska 0648-BE06

List of Fisheries for 2015 0648-BE13

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Final Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

American Lobster Fishery; Fishing Effort Control Measures to Complement Interstate Lobster Management

Recommendations by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission 0648-AT31

Confidentiality of Information 0648-AV81

Regulatory Review and Update of National Marine Sanctuary Program Regulations 0648-AV85

Final Policy Interpreting the Phrase 'Significant Portion of Its Range' in the Endangered Species Act's Definitions 0648-BA78

Revision of Hawaiian Monk Seal Critical Habitat 0648-BA81

Endangered and Threatened Species: Designation of Critical Habitat for Threatened Lower Columbia River Coho

Salmon and Puget Sound Steelhead 0648-BB30

Implementation of the Shark Conservation Act of 2010 0648-BB54

Extension of Emergency Fishery Closure Due to the Presence of the Toxin that Causes Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning 0648-BB59

Interagency Cooperation--Endangered Species Act of 1973, as Amended; Incidental Take Statements 0648-BB81

Amendment 7 to the 2006 Consolidated Highly Migratory Species Fishery Management Plan 0648-BC09

Generic Amendment to Several Fishery Management Plans in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Regions to Modify

Federally-Permitted Seafood Dealer Reporting Requirements 0648-BC12

U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System; Guidelines to Certify and Integrate Non-Federal Assets 0648-BC18

Georges Bank Yellowtail Flounder Emergency Action to Provide a Partial Exemption from Accountability Measures to the

Atlantic Scallop Fishery 0648-BC33

Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Precision Strike Weapon and Air-to-Surface Gunnery Training and Testing

Operations at Eglin Air Force Base, FL 0648-BC46

Modification to the Hired Skipper Regulations for Management of the Individual Fishing Quota Program for the FixedGear Commercial Fisheries for Pacific Halibut and Sablefish in Waters of Alaska 0648-BC62

Designation of Critical Habitat for the Distinct Population Segments of Yelloweye Rockfish, Canary Rockfish, and

Bocaccio 0648-BC76

Amending the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan 0648-BC90

Allowing Northeast Multispecies Sector Vessels Access to Year Round Closed Areas 0648-BD09

Re-Establishing the Sanctuary Nomination Process 0648-BD20

Designation of Critical Habitat for the Northwest Atlantic Ocean Loggerhead Sea Turtle DPS and the Determination

Regarding Critical Habitat for the North Pacific Ocean Loggerhead DPS 0648-BD27

Pacific Coast Groundfish Trawl Rationalization Program Trailing Actions: Permitting Requirements for Observer and

Catch Monitor Providers 0648-BD30

Pacific Coast Groundfish Trawl Rationalization Program; Second Program Improvement and Enhancement Rule 0648-BD31

Modifications to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Trawl Rockfish Conservation Area Boundaries 0648-BD37

Western Pacific Pelagic Fisheries; U.S. Territory Catch and Fishing Effort Limits 0648-BD46

Framework Adjustment 8 to the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan 0648-BD50

Designation of an Experimental Population of Spring-Run Chinook Salmon in the Okanogan River Subbasin in

Washington State Under Section 10(j) of the Endangered Species Act 0648-BD51

Management Measures for Fishing Years 2014-2016 Tropical Tunas in the Eastern Pacific Ocean 0648-BD52

Implementation of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission Resolution to Establish a Vessel Monitoring System

Program in the Eastern Pacific Ocean 0648-BD54

Implementation of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission Resolution to Adopt Conservation and Management

Measures for Pacific Bluefin Tuna in the Eastern Pacific Ocean 0648-BD55

Revisions to Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary Regulations 0648-BD60

2014 Specifications and Management Measures for the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries 0648-BD65

Modifications to Identification Markings on Fishing Gear Marker Buoys 0648-BD66

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Adjustments to 2014 Annual Catch Limits for the Atlantic Herring Fishery 0648-BD70

List of Fisheries for 2014 0648-BD72

Pacific Coast Whiting Fishery for 2014 0648-BD75

Pacific Halibut Fisheries; Catch Sharing Plan 0648-BD82

Extension and Expansion of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning Closed Areas 0648-BD84

Temporary Rule Through Emergency Action to Revise Annual Catch Limits and Accountability Measures for Blueline

Tilefish and the Deep-Water Complex in the South Atlantic Region 0648-BD87

Identification and Certification of Nations; Notification of Effective Date of Collection-of-Information Requirements 0648-BD95

Administrative Updates to Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument Regulations 0648-BE02

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Long-term Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Resource Agency Hearings and Alternatives Development Procedures in Hydropower Licenses 0648-AU01

4(d) Protective Regulations for the Gulf of Maine Distinct Population Segment of Atlantic Sturgeon 0648-AY96

Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Columbia River Crossing Project,

Washington and Oregon 0648-BB16

International Fisheries; Western and Central Pacific Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species; High Seas Transshipment

Prohibitions 0648-BB64

Address Harbor Seal Disturbance at Glacial Sites in Alaska 0648-BB71

Designate Critical Habitat for the Hawaiian Insular False Killer Whale Distinct Population Segment 0648-BC45

Comprehensive Fishery Management Plan for Puerto Rico 0648-BD32

Comprehensive Fishery Management Plan for St. Croix 0648-BD33

Comprehensive Fishery Management Plan for St. Thomas/St. John 0648-BD34

Regulatory Amendment 17 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic

Region 0648-BD77

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Completed Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Marine Mammal Protection Act Stranding Regulation Revisions 0648-AW22

Amendment 14 to the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan 0648-AY26

Amendment 5 to the Atlantic Herring Fishery Management Plan 0648-AY47

Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Operation of Offshore Oil and Gas

Facilities in the U.S. Beaufort Sea 0648-AY63

Withdrawal of the Emergency Rule to Close a Portion of Federal Waters in the Gulf of Mexico in Response to the

Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill 0648-AY87

Withdrawal of the Emergency Action to Close Portions of Federal Waters in the Gulf of Mexico to Fishing Activities in

Response to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill 0648-AY90

National Appeals Office Rules of Procedure 0648-BA36

Regulatory Amendment to Implement a Halibut Catch Sharing Plan for International Pacific Halibut Commission Area 2C

and Area 3A 0648-BA37

Fishing Vessel, Fishing Facility, and Individual Fishing Quota Lending Program Regulations 0648-BB11

Fisheries off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Trawl Rationalization Program; Cost Recovery

Program 0648-BB17

Eliminate the Expiration Date Contained in the Final Rule to Reduce the Threat of Ship Collisions With North Atlantic

Right Whales 0648-BB20

Petitions to Remove the Eastern Distinct Population Segment of the Steller Sea Lion From the Federal List of

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Final Rule to Delist 0648-BB41

Implement a Reorganization of 50 CFR 622 Regulations for the Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and the

South Atlantic 0648-BB70

Amendment 89 to the Gulf of Alaska Groundfish Fishery Management Plan Area Closures for Tanner Crab Protection in

Gulf of Alaska Groundfish Fisheries 0648-BB76

Amendment to the Vessel Ownership Requirements of the Individual Fishing Quota Program for Fixed-Gear Pacific

Halibut and Sablefish Fisheries in and off of Alaska 0648-BB78

Amendment 95 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska 0648-BC39

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Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; U.S. Navy Training and Testing Activities in the HawaiiSouthern California Training and Testing Study Area 0648-BC52

Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; U.S. Navy Training and Testing Activities in the Atlantic

Fleet Training and Testing Study Area 0648-BC53

Endangered and Threatened Species: Designation of a Nonessential Experimental Population of Central Valley Springrun Chinook Salmon Below Friant Dam in the San Joaquin River, CA. 0648-BC68

Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Replacement of the Elliott Bay Seawall in

Seattle, Washington 0648-BC69

2013 List of Fisheries 0648-BC71

Amendment 99 to Modify the Maximum Length Overall for Longline Catcher/Processors Targeting Groundfish in the

Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area 0648-BC73

2013 Monkfish Emergency Action 0648-BC79

International Fisheries; Western and Central Pacific Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species; Bigeye Tuna Catch Limit in

Longline Fisheries for 2013 and 2014 0648-BC88

Framework Adjustment 50 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan 0648-BC97

Amendment 102 to the FMP for Groundfish of the BSAI to Establish a Community Quota Entity Program in the Aleutian

Islands and a Regulatory Amendment to Allow IFQ Derived From Category D Quota Share 0648-BD03

Amendment 27 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region 0648-BD05

Amendment 44 to the Fishery Management Plan for Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands King and Tanner Crabs 0648-BD11

Amendment 2 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Queen Conch Resources of Puerto Rico and the USVI:

Compatibility of Trip and Bag Limits in the Management Area of St. Croix, USVI 0648-BD15

Regulatory Amendment 19 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper Grouper Fishery Management Plan of the

South Atlantic Region 0648-BD16

Framework Adjustment 2 to the Atlantic Herring Fishery Management Plan and Management Measures for Atlantic

Herring for the 2013-2015 Fishing Years 0648-BD17

Joint For-Hire Generic Reporting Amendment for the South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico 0648-BD21

Modification of Vessel Monitoring System Requirements for Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries 0648-BD24

Framework Action to Increase Quotas for the Red Snapper Component of the Reef Fish Fishery and Establish a

Second Recreational Season 0648-BD39

Recreational Accountability Measures Omnibus Amendment 0648-BD40

Abbreviated Framework Action to Establish Funding Responsibilities for the Electronic Logbook Program in the Shrimp

Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico 0648-BD41

Framework Action to Implement Headboat Electronic Reporting Requirements for Reef Fish Resources and Coastal

Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico 0648-BD49

Regulations to Reduce Risk of Sperm Whale Takes by the West Coast Swordfish Drift Gillnet Fishery 0648-BD57

Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to U.S. Air Force Launches, Aircraft and Helicopter Operations, and Harbor

Activities Related to Vehicles From Vandenberg Air Force Base, California 0648-BD62

Change to Fishing Season Start Date; Pacific Sardine Fishery; Coastal Pelagic Species Fishery Management Plan 0648-BD63

Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; November 2013 Inseason Adjustments to Fishery Management Measures 0648-BD71

Establishing a Control Date for Lobster Conservation Management Area 3 for the American Lobster Fishery 0648-BD85

Patent and Trademark Office - Proposed Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Revision of Fees for Application for Registration and for Registration 0651-AC32

Changes to Rules of Practice Before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board 0651-AC35

Sound Marks 0651-AC40

Revival of Abandoned Application and Reinstatement of Abandoned Application 0651-AC41

Changes in Requirements for Collective Trademarks and Service Marks, Collective Membership Marks, and Certification

Marks 0651-AC89

Technical Corrections to Representation of Others Before the USPTO 0651-AC91

Adjustment of Fees for Trademark Applications and Applications for Renewal 0651-AC94

Changes to Facilitate Applicants Authorization of Access for Unpublished U.S. Applications to Foreign Intellectual

Property Offices 0651-AC95

Patent and Trademark Office - Final Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

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Revision of the Duty to Disclose Information in Patent Applications and Reexamination Proceedings. 0651-AC58

Revisions to Patent Term Adjustment 0651-AC84

Setting and Adjusting Patent Fees; Correction 0651-AC86

Changes to Implement the Hague Agreement Concerning International Registration of Industrial Designs 0651-AC87

Miscellaneous Changes to Trademark Rules of Practice and the Rules of Practice in Filings Pursuant to the Protocol

Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks 0651-AC88

Changes to Require Identification of Attributable Owner 0651-AC90

Changes to Continued Prosecution Application Practice 0651-AC92

Changes to Permit Delayed Submission of Certain Requirements for Prioritized Examination 0651-AC93

Patent and Trademark Office - Completed Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Changes to Implement the Patent Law Treaty 0651-AC85

Technology Administration - Final Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Certification Program for Access to the Death Master File 0692-AA21

Bureau of Industry and Security - Proposed Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Revision of Commerce Control List Based on Application of Modern Technologies to Crime Control and Law

Enforcement Activities 0694-AE43

Addition of Non-Material Changes That May be Made to Export Licenses; and Addition of Non-Material Changes

Requiring Prior BIS Notification and Approval 0694-AE80

Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations: Control of Firearms and Related Articles the President Determines

No Longer Warrant Control Under the United States Munitions List 0694-AF47

Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations: Control of Guns and Armament and Related Articles the President

Determines No Longer Warrant Control Under the United States Munitions List 0694-AF48

Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations: Control of Ammunition and Ordnance the President Determines No

Longer Warrant Control Under the United States Munitions List 0694-AF49

Export Administration Regulations Revision: Dissemination, Detection and Protection Equipment and Related Articles the

President Determines No Longer Warrant Control Under the USML 0694-AF52

Amendment to Licensing Requirements for Exports to Canada of Shotguns, Shotgun Shells and Optical Sighting

Devices under the Export Administration Regulations 0694-AF60

Feasibility of Enumerating "Specially Designed" Components 0694-AF68

Revisions to Export Administration Regulations: Control of Fire Control, Range Finder, Optical, and Guidance and

Control Equipment the President Determines No Longer Warrant Control Under the USML 0694-AF75

Revisions to License Exceptions APP, CIV and ENC 0694-AF98

Retrospective Regulatory Review: Proposed Revisions to the Support Document Requirements of the Export

Administration Regulations 0694-AG00

Update of Short Supply Export Controls: Unprocessed Western Red Cedar 0694-AG09

License Exception AVS and Shipments to International Waters 0694-AG10

Bureau of Industry and Security - Final Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Implement Understandings Reached at the 2005, 2012 & 2013 Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) Plenary Meetings and a

2009 NSG Intersessional Decision; Additions to the List of NSG Participating Countries 0694-AD58

Revisions to Defense Priorities and Allocations System Regulations 0694-AE81

Encryption Export Controls 0694-AE89

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Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations: Control of Military Electronic Equipment and Related Items the

President Determines No Longer Warrant Control Under the USML 0694-AF64

Clarification of the Definition of a Routed Export Transaction 0694-AF67

Addition of Certain Persons to the Entity List 0694-AF69

U.S.-India Bilateral Understanding: Additional Revisions to U.S. Export and Reexport Controls Under the Export

Administration Regulations 0694-AF72

Amendment to the Export Administration Regulations: List of Items Classified Under Export Control Classification 0Y521

Series 0694-AF73

Addition of Persons to the Entity List; and Removal of Person from the Entity List Based on Removal Request 0694-AF86

Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR): Control of Spacecraft Systems and Related Items the

President Determines No Longer Warrant Control Under the United States Munitions List 0694-AF87

Amendment to the Export Administration Regulations: List of Items Controlled for Export Control Classification 6E993.e 0694-AF88

Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations Based on the 2013 Missile Technology Control Regime Plenary

Agreements 0694-AG02

Wassenaar Arrangement 2013 Plenary Agreements Implementation: Commerce Control List, Definitions, and Reports 0694-AG05

Update of Short Supply Export Controls: Crude Oil, and Petroleum Products 0694-AG06

Revisions to Commerce Control List: Impose Controls on Read-Out Integrated Circuits, Seismic Intrusion Detection

System, Radar for Helicopter Landing Systems and Specified Nanotechnology 0694-AG08

Corrections and Clarifications to the Export Administration Regulations 0694-AG11

Bureau of Industry and Security - Long-term Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Automated Export System and Shippers Export Declaration--Requirement to Show Paragraphs in Export Control

Classification Numbers 0694-AD89

Bureau of Industry and Security - Completed Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Revisions to the EAR: Military Vehicles; Vessels of War; Submersible Vessels, Oceanographic Equipment; Related

Items; and Auxiliary and Miscellaneous Items 0694-AF39

Export Administration Regulations Revisions: Control of Energetic Materials and Related Articles that the President

Determines No Longer Warrant Control Under the United States Munitions List 0694-AF53

Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations: Control of Military Training Equipment and Related Items the

President Determines No Longer Warrant Control Under the United States Munitions List 0694-AF54

EAR Revision: Items Related to Launch Vehicles, Missiles, Rockets, and Military Explosive Devices that the President

Determines No Longer Warrant Control Under the United States Munitions List 0694-AF56

Control of Military Training Equipment, Energetic Materials, Personal Protective Equipment, Shelters, Articles Related to

Launch Vehicles, Missiles, Rockets, Military Explosives, and Related Items 0694-AF58

Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR): Unverified List (UVL) 0694-AF70

Addition and Revision to the List of Validated End-Users in the Peoples Republic of China 0694-AF95

Addition of Certain Persons to the Entity List; and Removal of One Person From the Entity List Based on a Removal

Request 0694-AF96

Export Administration Regulations: Editorial Clean-up of References to Foreign Trade Regulations 0694-AF97

Amendments to Existing Validated End-User Authorizations in the Peoples Republic of China 0694-AF99

Updated Statements of Legal Authority for the Export Administration Regulations 0694-AG01

Removal of Person from the Entity List Based on a Removal Request 0694-AG03

Implementation of the Understandings Reached at the June 2013 Australia Group (AG) Plenary Meeting and the

December 2012 AG Intersessional Decisions 0694-AG04

Updated Statements of Legal Authority for the Export Administration Regulations 0694-AG07

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

General Administration ( ADMIN ) RIN: 0605-AA33

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Title: Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act Regulations

Abstract: This rule proposes revisions to the Department of Commerce's (Department) regulations under the Freedom of

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Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act. The FOIA regulations are being revised to clarify, update and streamline the language of

several procedural provisions, including methods for submitting FOIA requests and appeals and the time limits for filing an

administrative appeal, and to incorporate certain of the changes brought about by the amendments to the FOIA under the

OPEN Government Act of 2007. Additionally, the FOIA regulations are being updated to reflect developments in the case law.

The Privacy regulations are being revised to clarify, update and streamline several procedural provisions, including the methods

for submitting appeals of Privacy Act requests and the time limits for filing a Privacy Act appeal. Additionally, the Privacy Act

regulations are being updated to make technical changes to the applicable exemptions.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 4 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Britt Carlson Department of Commerce

General Administration

1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-8155 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

General Administration ( ADMIN ) RIN: 0605-AA35

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Title: Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations

Abstract: This rule will revise the Department of Commerce's (Department) regulations, as well as several program-specific

regulations, regarding the equal participation of faith-based organizations in the Department's programs and activities. These

revisions are being undertaken to implement the provisions of Executive Order 13559, "Fundamental Principles and

Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships with Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations." Executive Order 13559 revised

Executive Order 13279, which provides the legal basis for the Department's current faith-based rules, by changing terminology,

clarifying existing principles, and prescribing additional beneficiary protections. Some of the changes that pertain to this

rulemaking include restating "inherently religious activities" as "explicitly religious activities," clarifying the distinction between

direct and indirect Federal financial assistance, and implementing the beneficiary protections specified in Section 2(h) of

Executive Order 13559.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: EO 13559

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined

Energy Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Joshua Dickson Department of Commerce

General Administration

1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

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Washington , DC 20230 

Phone: 202 482-3928 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

General Administration ( ADMIN ) RIN: 0605-AA34

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Title: Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards

Abstract: This action implements the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) final uniform guidance in 2 CFR 200 on

Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. The action amends the

Department of Commerce's current regulations on grant administration, and adds provisions about auditing of Federal awards.

This rule brings the Department of Commerce's regulations in line with those of the other Federal agencies and with OMB's

guidance.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 14; 15 CFR 24 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Interim Final Rule 12/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Joseph N Bartels Department of Commerce

General Administration

Phone: 202 482-3084 

E-Mail: jbartels@doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Economic Development Administration ( EDA ) RIN: 0610-AA66

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Title: Revisions to EDA's Regulations

Abstract: The Economic Development Administration (EDA) updates the agency's regulations, which implement the Public

Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended (PWEDA). On February 1, 2011, EDA published a notice

requesting comments on improving the regulations. A 70-day public comment period followed from February 1, 2011 through

April 11, 2011, during which EDA received approximately 170 comments. In addition, EDA conducted an internal review of its

regulations. This NPRM addresses and incorporates public comments and agency staff suggestions to present an updated set of

proposed regulations that reflects the agency's current practices and policies in administering its economic development

assistance programs.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 13 CFR 300; 13 CFR 301; 13 CFR 302; 13 CFR 303; 13 CFR 304; 13 CFR 305; 13 CFR 306; 13 CFR 308; 13

CFR 310; 13 CFR 311; 13 CFR 314 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 42 USC 3121; 42 USC 3122; 42 USC 3211

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 12/07/2011 76 FR 76492 

NPRM Comment Period End 02/05/2012 

Final Rule 09/00/2014 

Additional Information: Included in Retrospective Review under EO 13563.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Jamie Lipsey Department of Commerce

Economic Development Administration

1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-4687 

E-Mail: jlipsey@eda.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

International Trade Administration ( ITA ) RIN: 0625-AA51

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Title: Procedures for Conducting Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

Abstract: On May 19, 1997 (62 FR 27296), the Department of Commerce (the Department) published final rules on inter alia

procedures for conducting antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings to conform the Department's existing regulations to

the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (URAA). Although these regulations contain provisions on the conduct of sunset reviews,

the Department is planning to amend the regulations to provide more guidance on the procedures for conducting sunset

reviews. Specifically, the Department amends the procedural regulations for participation in, and conduct of, sunset reviews to

add two definitions to provide shorthand expressions for 120-day and 240-day sunset reviews; provides deadlines for certain

submissions; clarifies the information to be provided by parties participating in a sunset review; clarifies when the Department

will conduct a 120-day or a 240-day sunset review; and provides time limits for actions to be taken by the Department.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 19 CFR 351 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 19 USC 1303; 19 USC 1671 et seq; 19 USC 1673 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Interim Final Rule 03/20/1998 63 FR 13516 

Interim Final Rule Effective 03/20/1998 

Final Action 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: David Mason Department of Commerce

International Trade Administration

Room 3627, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-5051 

FAX: 202 482-4912

E-Mail: david_mason@ita.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

International Trade Administration ( ITA ) RIN: 0625-AA77

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Title: Withdrawal of Regulation Governing Treatment of Tollers and Subcontractors in Antidumping Duty Determinations

Abstract: The International Trade Administration (ITA) takes this action to withdraw the provision at 19 CFR 351.401(h). ITA

takes this action to ensure that the Department of Commerce's (the "Department") antidumping analysis focuses upon the party

setting the price of subject merchandise when the manufacture of such merchandise is subcontracted to another company. The

regulation has had the unintended effect of bestowing the status of foreign manufacturer or producer upon parties in the United

States that would have otherwise assumed the status of purchasers. If a party that customarily assumes the status of a

purchaser is bestowed the status of foreign manufacturer or producer, the proper application of the antidumping duty law would

be thwarted. This effect is contrary to the Department's intent in promulgating the regulation, and inconsistent with its statutory

mandate to provide relief to domestic industries suffering material injury from unfairly traded imports. The withdrawal of this rule

will allow the Department to avoid these effects and provide relief as intended under the statutory scheme.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 19 CFR 351 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 19 USC 1202; 19 USC 1303; 19 USC 1671; 19 USC 3538; 5 USC 301

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Interim Final Rule 03/28/2008 73 FR 16517 

Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 04/28/2008 

Final Rule 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: David Mason Department of Commerce

International Trade Administration

Room 3627, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-5051 

FAX: 202 482-4912

E-Mail: david_mason@ita.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

International Trade Administration ( ITA ) RIN: 0625-AA95

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Title: Modification of Regulations Regarding Time Limits for Submission of Information Pertaining To Requests for Sampling In

Antidumping Duty Administrative Reviews

Abstract: The Department of Commerce (the Department) proposes to modify its regulations to establish time limits for the

submission of requests for sampling under 19 U.S.C. section 1677f-1(c)(2)(A), and comments on sampling in antidumping (AD)

administrative reviews conducted pursuant to 19 U.S.C. section 1675(a). The modifications to the time limits, if adopted, will

more clearly prescribe the time for filing requests for sampling in AD administrative reviews, and the time for filing comments

and rebuttal comments with respect to such requests. The modifications will provide sufficient opportunity for the Department to

determine whether it will employ sampling in selecting respondents for individual examination when conducting administrative

reviews in which a request for sampling is timely submitted.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 19 CFR 351 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 19 USC 1671

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/19/2013 78 69322

Final Rule 06/00/2014 

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Sapna Sharma Department of Commerce

International Trade Administration

1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-5285 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

International Trade Administration ( ITA ) RIN: 0625-AA96

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Title: Non-Application of Previously Withdrawn Regulatory Provisions Governing Targeted Dumping

Abstract: Import Administration proposes not to apply, upon the effective date of this rule if implemented, the previously

withdrawn regulatory provisions governing targeted dumping in antidumping duty investigations. Following the Court of

International Trades decision in Gold East (Jiangsu) Paper Co. v. United States, Import Administration is seeking comments

from parties to clarify the status of the previously withdrawn regulatory provisions with regard to antidumping duty investigations.

Import Administration also invites comment on the effect of this proposed rulemaking on recent modifications to 19 CFR

351.414 in the Final Modification for Reviews.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: None (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 19 USC 1671

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Proposed Rule 10/01/2013 78 FR 60240 

Comment Period End 10/31/2013 

Final Action 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

Agency Contact: Melissa Brewer Department of Commerce

International Trade Administration

1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-1096 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

International Trade Administration ( ITA ) RIN: 0625-AA76

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Title: Canadian Softwood Lumber Import Licensing System

Abstract: The Department of Commerce (Commerce) publishes this interim final rule to implement a licensing system for

imports of softwood lumber from Canada. This licensing system is intended to enable Commerce to monitor the imports of

softwood lumber subject to the 2006 Softwood Lumber Agreement (SLA 2006 or Agreement).

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 19 CFR 362 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

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Legal Authority: 19 USC 1671

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Withdrawn 02/01/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: James Terpstra 

Supervisory International Trade Compliance Analyst

Department of Commerce

International Trade Administration

1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-3965 

FAX: 202 482-4001

E-Mail: james_terpstra@ita.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

International Trade Administration ( ITA ) RIN: 0625-AA79

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Title: Withdrawal of Regulation Governing Targeted Dumping in Antidumping Duty Investigations

Abstract: The International Trade Administration withdraws its regulations governing the criteria for analyzing targeted dumping

allegations in antidumping investigations (19 CFR 351.414(f) and (g)).

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 19 CFR 351 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 19 USC 1673

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Interim Final Rule 12/10/2008 73 FR 74930 

Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 01/09/2009 

No Further Action Required 02/01/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Natasha Robinson Department of Commerce

International Trade Administration

1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-1643 

E-Mail: natasha.robinson@mail.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

International Trade Administration ( ITA ) RIN: 0625-AA94

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Title: Modification of Regulation Regarding the Extension of Time Limits

Abstract: A rule to modify 19 CFR 351.302, which concerns the extension of time limits for submissions in antidumping and

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countervailing duty proceedings.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 19 CFR 351 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 19 USC 1202 note; 19 USC 1303 note; 19 USC et seq; 19 USC 3538

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Proposed Rule 01/16/2013 78 FR 3367 

Comment Period End 03/18/2013 

Final Action 09/20/2013 78 FR 57790 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Charles Vannatta 

Policy Analyst

Department of Commerce

International Trade Administration

1401 Constitution Ave NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-4036 

E-Mail: charles.vannatta@trade.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

International Trade Administration ( ITA ) RIN: 0625-AA97

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Title: Import Administration; Change of Agency Name

Abstract: Changing the name of Import Administration to Enforcement and Compliance

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 301 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 19 USC 1515a and 1677f(f)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 10/22/2013 78 FR 62417 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Robert Goodyear 

Director, Operations Support

Department of Commerce

International Trade Administration

1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-5194 

E-Mail: robert.goodyear@trade.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

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International Trade Administration ( ITA ) RIN: 0625-AA98

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Title: Import Administration; Change of Agency Name

Abstract: Change of name from Import Administration to Enforcement and Compliance.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 400 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 19 USC 81a-81u

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 11/19/2013 78 FR 69288 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Andrew McGilvray 

Executive Secretary

Department of Commerce

International Trade Administration

1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-2862 

E-Mail: andrew.mcgilvray@mail.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

International Trade Administration ( ITA ) RIN: 0625-AA99

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Title: Import Administration; Change of Agency Name for Supplies for Use in Emergency Relief

Abstract: Effective October 1, 2013, the Department of Commerce (Department), through internal department organizational

orders, changed the name of Import Administration to Enforcement and Compliance. Consistent with this action, this rule makes

appropriate conforming changes in part 358 of title 19 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 19 CFR 358 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 19 USC 1318

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 12/20/2013 78 FR 77353 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Robert Goodyear 

Director, Operations Support

Department of Commerce

International Trade Administration

1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-5194 

E-Mail: robert.goodyear@trade.gov

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Department of Commerce (DOC) 

International Trade Administration ( ITA ) RIN: 0625-AB00

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Title: Import Administration; Change of Agency Name for Instruments and Apparatus for Educational and Scientific Institutions

Abstract: Effective October 1, 2013, the Department of Commerce (Department), through internal department organizational

orders, changed the name of Import Administration to Enforcement and Compliance. Consistent with this action, this rule makes

appropriate conforming changes in parts 301 and 303 of title 15 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 301; 15 CFR 303 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Sec 6(c), PL 89-651, 80 stat 897, 899; Sec 2402, PL 106-36, 113 Stat 127, 168; 19 U.S.

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 12/03/2013 78 FR 72570 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Robert Goodyear 

Director, Operations Support

Department of Commerce

International Trade Administration

1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-5194 

E-Mail: robert.goodyear@trade.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BE04

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Title: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for a Control Date in the Northeast Skate Complex Fishery

Abstract: The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) recently voted to establish a control date, for the Northeast

skate complex fishery for uses other than bait, through this Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The date of publication

of this action shall be known as the control date, which informs the industry and the public that it is considering future action to

control the number of participants in the non-bait skate fishery. NMFS intends this notice to: promote awareness of possible

rulemaking; alert interested parties of potential eligibility criteria for future access; and to discourage speculative entry into

and/or investment in the skate fishery while the Council considers if and how access to the skate fishery should be controlled.

The Council requested that the control date be published in the Federal Register to provide timely notice to the industry.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: PreRule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

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Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: John K. Bullard 

Northeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gloucester , MA 01930

Phone: 978 281-9287 

E-Mail: john.bullard@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-AS65

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Title: Fishery Management Plan for Regulating Offshore Marine Aquaculture in the Gulf of Mexico

Abstract: The purpose of this fishery management plan is to develop a regional permitting process for regulating and

promoting environmentally sound and economically sustainable aquaculture in the Gulf of Mexico exclusive economic zone. This

fishery management plan consists of ten actions, each with an associated range of management alternatives, which would

facilitate the permitting of an estimated 5 to 20 offshore aquaculture operations in the Gulf of Mexico over the next 10 years,

with an estimated annual production of up to 64 million pounds. By establishing a regional permitting process for aquaculture,

the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will be positioned to achieve their primary goal of increasing maximum

sustainable yield and optimum yield of federal fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico by supplementing harvest of wild caught species

with cultured product. This rulemaking would outline a regulatory permitting process for aquaculture in the Gulf of Mexico,

including: (1) required permits; (2) duration of permits; (3) species allowed; (4) designation of sites for aquaculture; (5) reporting

requirements; and (6) regulations to aid in enforcement.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice of Availability 06/04/2009 74 FR 26829 

NOA Comment Period End 08/03/2009 

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Roy E. Crabtree 

Southeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

St. Petersburg , FL 33701

Phone: 727 824-5305 

FAX: 727 824-5308

E-Mail: roy.crabtree@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-AU02

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Title: Reducing Disturbances to Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins From Human Interactions

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Abstract: National Marine Fisheries Service is developing a rule that will protect essential resting habitat of wild spinner

dolphins in the main Hawaiian Islands by reducing the human activities that may cause take, as defined in the Marine Mammal

Protection Act, or otherwise adversely affect dolphins. The action proposes a suite of management measures that may include

time-area closures in four bays on the island of Hawaii, and one on the island of Maui.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 12/12/2005 70 FR 73426 

ANPRM Comment Period End 01/11/2006 

NPRM 11/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Donna Wieting 

Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected Resources

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2322 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-AV12

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Title: High Seas Fishing Compliance Act; Amendment of Regulations

Abstract: National Marine Fisheries Service proposes regulatory changes to improve the administration of the High Seas

Fishing Compliance Act (HSFCA) program and facilitate the monitoring of U.S. flag vessels operating on the high seas. The

proposed rule includes, for all high seas fishing vessels, adjustments to permitting and reporting requirements to provide for

reviews of high seas fishing activities under environmental laws, particularly the Endangered Species Act and National

Environmental Policy Act, prior to permitting such activities. It also includes requirements for the installation and operation of

vessel monitoring system units, placement of observers on vessels, and reporting of transshipments on the high seas to fill, for

high seas areas, gaps in the monitoring, control, and surveillance requirements not covered by other fisheries-related

regulations. Although other existing regulations govern certain fishing activities on the high seas to varying degrees, this rule

would establish a minimum standard to facilitate monitoring and surveillance of all U.S. vessels operating on the high seas.

Establishing a minimum standard, and closing regulatory gaps, would facilitate enforcement of international conservation and

management measures with respect to U.S. flag vessels.It is anticipated that these changes will not affect current levels of

fishing activity by U.S. vessels issued HSFCA permits. Consequently, this proposed action is not expected to have adverse

economic impacts.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 5501

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Final Action 06/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

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Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

Agency Contact: Rodney Mcinnis 

Director, Office of International Affairs

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1315 East-West Hwy, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 562 980-4005 

E-Mail: rod.mcinnis@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-AV53

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Title: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act (MSRA) Environmental Review

Procedure

Abstract: This rule revises and updates the National Marine Fisheries Service procedures for complying with National

Environmental Protection Act in the context of fishery management actions developed pursuant to MSRA.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 700 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Statutory Propose revised procedures under Marine Mammals Protection Act 01/16/2008 

Other Statutory Submission of final rule 01/11/2009 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/14/2008 73 FR 27998 

NPRM Comment Period End 06/13/2008 

Withdrawal of Proposed Rule 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business;

Governmental Jurisdictions; Organizations Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Steve Leathery Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2239 

E-Mail: steve.leathery@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-AV82

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Title: Marine Mammal Protection Act Permit Regulation Revisions

Abstract: This action would consider revisions to the implementing regulations governing the issuance of permits for activities

under section 104 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act. The intent of this action would be to streamline and update (using plain

language) the general permitting information and the specific requirements for the four categories of permits: scientific research

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(including the General Authorization); enhancement; educational and commercial photography; and public display. The revisions

would also simplify procedures for collection, possession, and transfer of marine mammals parts collected before the effective

date of the Marine Mammal Protection Act, and also clarify reporting requirements for public display facilities holding marine

mammals.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1374

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 09/13/2007 72 FR 52339 

ANPRM Comment Period Extended 10/15/2007 72 FR 58279 

ANPRM Comment Period End 11/13/2007 72 FR 52339 

ANPRM Comment Period Extended End 12/13/2007 72 FR 58279 

NPRM 12/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Governmental

Jurisdictions; Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State; Tribal

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0648-AW22

Agency Contact: Donna Wieting 

Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected Resources

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2322 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-AW57

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Title: Capital Construction Fund; Fishing Vessel Capital Construction Fund Procedures

Abstract: This action would amend Fishing Vessel Capital Construction Fund (CCF) Program regulations to simplify and clarify

them and to ease restrictions on vessel reconstruction to promote fleet safety, reliability and efficiency. Specifically, this action

eliminates the minimum cost and maximum allowable completion time for reconstruction projects, the requirement for a minimum

annual deposit, and the reconstruction requirement attached to used vessel acquisition. It also prohibits any CCF project from

increasing fisheries harvesting capacity. Current regulations require an annual deposit of 2 percent of the anticipated cost of the

CCF objective, that a used vessel acquired with CCF funds be reconstructed within 7 years of the acquisition date, that

reconstruction projects cost a minimum of either $100,000 or 20 percent of acquisition cost, and that reconstruction projects be

completed within 18 months of their commencement.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 259 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 46 USC 1177

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

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Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Donna Rivelli 

Acting Director, Office of Management and Budget

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1315 East-West Hwy, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 327-8795 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-AW74

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Title: Changes to the Coastal Zone Management Act Program Change Procedures

Abstract: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration takes this action to implement changes to the Coastal Zone

Management Act (CZMA) program, and to change regulations and associated guidance.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 923 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1451 to 1465

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 05/20/2008 73 FR 29093 

ANPRM Comment Period End 08/18/2008 

NPRM 08/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Kerry Kehoe Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-3155 

E-Mail: kerry.kehoe@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-AX63

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Title: Trade Monitoring Procedures for Fishery Products

Abstract: Through this action, National Marine Fisheries Service would revise procedures to monitor international trade in

certain fishery products to meet requirements of the Security and Accountability For Every (SAFE) Port Act, the MagnusonStevens Act, other applicable statutes, and obligations that arise from U.S. participation in regional fishery management

organizations. Specifically, NMFS intends to integrate its trade monitoring programs within the government-wide International

Trade Data System, and to require electronic information collection through the automated internet portal maintained by

Customs and Border Protection.This rulemaking would consolidate several existing trade permits and additional seafood

commodities will be included under the consolidated permit requirement. International Trade Permits would be issued

electronically through the NMFS National Permitting System. A subsequent rulemaking will address the electronic submission of

documents for import transactions.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

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Legal Authority: 16 USC 1385; 16 USC 1826a; 16 USC 971a; 19 USC 1411

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 05/08/2009 74 FR 21615 

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Final Action 02/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

Agency Contact: Rodney Mcinnis 

Director, Office of International Affairs

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1315 East-West Hwy, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 562 980-4005 

E-Mail: rod.mcinnis@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-AX78

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Title: Revisions to Permit Regulations for Federal Fisheries Permits and Federal Processor Permits in Alaska

Abstract: The rule revises regulations and permit procedures for retention of an original Federal Fisheries Permit onboard, and

return of an original permit prior to surrender of a permit. The action allows fishing operations to meet Federal Fisheries Permit

requirements by carrying a valid, legible copy, rather than the original, of the Federal Fisheries Permit, and by relieving

operators of the need to submit an original if they surrender the Federal Fisheries Permit. The action has positive net benefits,

principally by reducing the administrative burden of permitting on industry.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679; 50 CFR 679.4; 50 CFR 680; 50 CFR 680.4 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of

Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Additional Information: Author: Patsy A. Bearden; Agency Contact: Robert Mecum

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: James Balsiger 

Administrator, Alaska Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

709 West Ninth Street, Juneau, AK 99801

Juneau , AK 99801

Phone: 907 586-7221 

FAX: 907 586-7465

E-Mail: jim.balsiger@noaa.gov

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Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-AY41

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Title: Addendum IV to the Weakfish Interstate Management Plan--Bycatch Trip Limit

Abstract: This action would modify management restrictions in the Federal weakfish fishery in a manner consistent with the

Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Interstate Plan. The proposed change would decrease the incidental catch

allowance for weakfish in the exclusive economic zone in non-directed fisheries using smaller mesh sizes, from 150 pounds to

no more than 100 pounds per day or trip, whichever is longer in duration. In addition, it would impose a one fish possession limit

on recreational fishers.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 697 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 5101

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/12/2010 75 FR 26703 

NPRM Comment Period End 06/11/2010 

NPRM Comment Period Re-opened 06/16/2010 75 FR 34092 

Comment Period End 06/30/2010 

Next Stage Undetermined 08/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Alan Risenhoover 

Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Room 13362, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2334 

FAX: 301 713-0596

E-Mail: alan.risenhoover@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-AY54

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Title: Designation of Critical Habitat for the North Atlantic Right Whale

Abstract: National Marine Fisheries Service proposes to designate critical habitat for the North Atlantic right whale. This

proposal would result in an expansion of critical habitat in the northeast feeding area (Gulf of Maine-Georges Bank region) and

the southeast calving area (Florida to North Carolina) compared to what was designated in 1994 for right whales.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 226; 50 CFR 229 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq; 16 USC 1531 to 1543

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 09/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Donna Wieting 

Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected Resources

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2322 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BA15

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Title: Licensing of Private Land Remote-Sensing Space Systems

Abstract: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information

Service proposes to revise its Final Rule issued on April 26, 2006, addressing the licensing of private land remote sensing

space systems. The purpose of this revision is to modify NOAA's requirements for the licensing, monitoring and compliance of

operators of private land remote sensing space systems under title II of the Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992. These

modifications are intended to address changes in remote sensing technology and business practices since the issuance of the

Final Rule. The revision is intended to facilitate the further development of the U.S. commercial remote sensing industry, while

preserving essential U.S. national security interests, foreign policy and international obligations.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 960 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 5621 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Alan D. Robinson 

Program Coordinator for Commercial Remote Sensing

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1335 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-3387 Extension: 103

FAX: 301 713-2032

E-Mail: alan.robinson@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BA17

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Title: Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Future of the Atlantic Shark Fishery

Abstract: The National Marine Fisheries Service is considering adjusting the regulations governing the U.S. Atlantic shark

fishery to address current fishery issues and to identify specific shark fishery goals for the future. This action will discuss

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potential changes to the quota and/or permit structure that are currently in place for the Atlantic shark fishery, and various catch

share programs such as limited access privilege programs, individual fishing quotas, and sectors for the Atlantic shark fishery.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq; 16 USC 971 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 09/20/2010 75 FR 57235 

ANPRM Comment Period End 01/14/2011 

NPRM 09/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Alan Risenhoover 

Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Room 13362, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2334 

FAX: 301 713-0596

E-Mail: alan.risenhoover@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BA50

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Title: Amendment 6 to the Monkfish Fishery Management Plan

Abstract: The purpose of Amendment 6 to the Monkfish Fishery Management Plan is to consider developing a catch share

management program for this fishery. This would very likely also involve the development of a referendum for such a program

as required under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice of Intent to Prepare an EIS 11/30/2010 75 FR 74005 

Next Stage Undetermined 03/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business;

Organizations Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: John K. Bullard 

Northeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gloucester , MA 01930

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Phone: 978 281-9287 

E-Mail: john.bullard@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BA53

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Title: Amendment 22 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region

Abstract: The red snapper stock in the South Atlantic was assessed through the Southeast, Data, Assessment, and Review

process in 2008 and 2010. The assessments indicate that the stock is experiencing overfishing and is overfished. As a result of

the 2008 assessment, fishing for red snapper has been prohibited in Federal waters off the south Atlantic states since January

4, 2010. In Amendment 22, the National Marine Fisheries Service and the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council are

considering alternatives to change the current harvest restrictions on red snapper as the stock increases in biomass. Examples

of measures under consideration include the implementation of red snapper trip limits, bag limits, a catch share program, tag

program, temporal and spatial closures including those to protect spawning stocks, and gear prohibitions.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice of Intent 01/03/2011 76 FR 101 

Notice of Intent Comment Period End 02/14/2011 

NPRM 03/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Roy E. Crabtree 

Southeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

St. Petersburg , FL 33701

Phone: 727 824-5305 

FAX: 727 824-5308

E-Mail: roy.crabtree@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BA61

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Title: Amendment 31 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands King and Tanner Crabs

Abstract: Amendment 31 is intended to relax participation requirements for captains and crew in the Bering Sea/Aleutian

Islands Crab Rationalization Program, and to modify the timing and preparation of specific documents that are currently required

under the program. This action is necessary to fulfill the North Pacific Fishery Management Councils intent that captain and

crew quota shares are held by individuals who are actively participating in the Crab Rationalization Program fisheries, to provide

quota share acquisition opportunity to captains and crew who may have been displaced from employment in the Crab

Rationalization Program fisheries and were not initial recipients of quota shares, and to make the quota shares available to

captains and crew who are new entrants into the Crab Rationalization Program fisheries.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 680 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

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Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: James Balsiger 

Administrator, Alaska Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

709 West Ninth Street, Juneau, AK 99801

Juneau , AK 99801

Phone: 907 586-7221 

FAX: 907 586-7465

E-Mail: jim.balsiger@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BA73

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Title: Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Construction of the Knik Arm Crossing, Cook Inlet, Alaska

Abstract: The National Marine Fisheries Service has received a request from the Knik Arm Bridge Toll Authority, in coordination

with the Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to

construction of a bridge across Knik Arm, named the Knik Arm Crossing, Alaska, over the course of five construction seasons;

approximately spring 2013 through autumn 2017. Authorization for incidental takings may be granted if NMFS finds that the

taking will have a negligible impact on the species or stock(s), will not have an unmitigable adverse impact on the availability of

the species or stock(s) for certain subsistence uses, and that the permissible methods of taking and requirements pertaining to

the mitigation, monitoring and reporting of such taking are set forth.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1371 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Donna Wieting 

Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected Resources

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2322 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BA74

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Title: Revision of the National Standard 10 Guidelines

Abstract: The action would propose revisions to the National Standard 10 (NS10) guidelines. National Standard 10 states that

"conservation and management measures shall, to the extent practicable, promote the safety of human life at sea." The current

NS10 guidelines, published in 1998, are relatively short and general. The National Marine Fisheries Service is considering

revising the NS10 guidelines to provide guidance on methods to evaluate safety issues within fisheries.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 600 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq; PL 94-265

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 04/21/2011 76 FR 22342 

Next Stage Undetermined 03/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Alan Risenhoover 

Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Room 13362, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2334 

FAX: 301 713-0596

E-Mail: alan.risenhoover@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BA84

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Title: Western and Central Pacific Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species; Restrictions on Fishing in Proximity to Data Buoys

Abstract: This rule would: prohibit highly migratory species fishing vessels of the United States, while on the high seas in the

Commissions area of competence, from fishing within one nautical mile of a data buoy and from interacting with a data buoy;

prohibit highly migratory species fishing vessels of the United States from taking on board a data buoy while in the

Commissions area of competence; and require highly migratory species fishing vessels of the United States that become

entangled with data buoys while in the Commissions area of competence to remove the entangled fishing gear with as little

damage to the data buoy as possible.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 6901 et seq

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Statutory Rules implementing the WCPFC Implementation Act must be effective as

soon as possible to satisfy the United States' international obligations. 05/15/2011 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

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Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Michael Tosatto 

Regional Administrator for the Pacific Islands Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 96814

Honolulu , HI 96814

Phone: 808 944-2281 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BB02

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Title: Implement the 2010 Shark Conservation Act Provisions and Other Regulations in the Atlantic Smoothhound Shark

Fishery

Abstract: This rule considers implementing the provisions of the 2010 Shark Conservation Act and other regulations in the

Atlantic Smoothhound Fishery (which includes smooth dogfish and the Florida smoothhound). Specifically, this action would: (1)

modify regulations for smooth dogfish as needed to be consistent with the Shark Conservation Act; (2) consider other

management measures, as needed, including the terms and conditions of the Endangered Species Act Smoothhound Biological

Opinion; and (3) consider revising the current smoothhound shark quota based on updated catch data.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Alan Risenhoover 

Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Room 13362, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2334 

FAX: 301 713-0596

E-Mail: alan.risenhoover@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BB37

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Title: Amendment and Updates to the Bottlenose Dolphin Take Reduction Plan

Abstract: This action would amend regulations under the Bottlenose Dolphin Take Reduction Plan (Plan) to reduce bottlenose

dolphin serious injuries and mortalities incidental to the Virginia Pound net fishery. The Plan recommends the year-round use of

modified leaders for offshore pound nets within parts of the Chesapeake Bay and Virginia coastal waters. Regulations for

Virginia Pound Nets are currently implemented under the Endangered Species Act for sea turtle conservation. The Plan

recommended similar regulations to those currently enacted under the Endangered Species Act; however, the regulations under

the Plan will offer greater conservation benefits to both bottlenose dolphins and sea turtles. Because the regulations may affect

current sea turtle regulations, a joint-rulemaking will be conducted under both the Marine Mammal Protection Act and

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Endangered Species Act to amend: (1) the Plan under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, proposing Virginia pound net

requirements; and (2) current federal sea turtle regulations for Virginia pound nets under the Endangered Species Act to ensure

consistency between regulations.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 229 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

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

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Statutory No deadline dates because this action is an amendment 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: State

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Split From 0648-BA34

Agency Contact: Donna Wieting 

Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected Resources

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2322 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BB38

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Title: Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Conducting Geological and Geophysical Exploration of Mineral and Energy

Resources on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Gulf of Mexico

Abstract: On April 18, 2011, National Marine Fisheries Service received an application from the U.S. Department of the Interior

(DOI), the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), and Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), for

the promulgation of regulations and the subsequent issuance of Letters of Authorization to take marine mammals incidental to

oil and gas industry sponsored seismic surveys for purposes of geological and geophysical exploration on the Outer Continental

Shelf in the Gulf of Mexico from approximately 2012 through 2017. BOEM states that underwater noise associated with sound

sources (i.e., airguns, boomers, sparkers, and chirpers) may expose marine mammals in the area to noise and pressure

resulting in behavioral disturbance or temporary or permanent loss of hearing sensitivity. The requested regulations would

establish a framework for authorizing incidental take in future Letters of Authorization.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 217 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: Yes

Agency Contact: Donna Wieting 

Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected Resources

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Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2322 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BB40

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Title: Changes to Vessel Replacement and Upgrade Provisions for Fishing Vessels Issued Northeast Limited Access Federal

Fishery Permits

Abstract: The National Marine Fisheries Service, in consultation with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and the

New England and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Councils, is considering changes to the current system of regulations that

limit the potential size of a replacement fishing vessel. The intent of this action is to solicit public comment at early stage in the

process on potential changes to the current system that are intended to reduce the complexity and burden on the fishing

industry. Any eventual regulatory changes would be developed as an omnibus amendment to the FMPs of both Councils.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 10/05/2011 76 FR 61661 

NPRM 12/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: John K. Bullard 

Northeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gloucester , MA 01930

Phone: 978 281-9287 

E-Mail: john.bullard@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BB79

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Title: Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat; Implementing Changes to the Regulations

for Designating Critical Habitat

Abstract: We the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) (referred to as the

"Services" or "we") propose to amend portions of title 50, part 424, of the Code of Federal Regulations, which implements the

Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). Part 424 clarifies, interprets, and implements portions of the Act

concerning the procedures and criteria used for adding species to the Lists of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants

and designating and revising critical habitat. Specifically, we propose to amend portions of part 424 that clarify procedures for

designating and revising critical habitat. The proposed amendments would make minor edits to the scope and purpose, add and

remove some definitions, clarify the criteria for designating critical habitat, and clarify the instructions for conducting the impacts

analysis and considering exclusions.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

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Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 424 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Final Action 02/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Donna Wieting 

Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected Resources

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2322 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BB80

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Title: Interagency Cooperation--Endangered Species Act of 1973, as Amended; Definition of Destruction or Adverse

Modification of Critical Habitat

Abstract: We, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) (collectively the

Services or we) propose to amend title 50, part 402, of the Code of Federal Regulations, which implements the Endangered

Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). Part 402 establishes the procedural regulations governing interagency cooperation

under section 7 of the Act. The Act requires Federal agencies, in consultation with and with the assistance of the secretaries of

the Interior and Commerce, to insure that their actions are not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of endangered or

threatened species or result in the destruction or adverse modification of critical habitat of such species. In 1986, the Services

established a definition for destruction or adverse modification (section 402.02) that was found to be invalid by the U.S. Court of

Appeals for the Fifth (2001) and Ninth (2004) Circuits. We propose to amend part 402 to replace the invalidated definition with

one that is consistent with the Act, its legislative history, and circuit court opinions.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 402 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Final Action 02/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Donna Wieting 

Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected Resources

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2322 

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Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BB82

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Title: Draft Policy Regarding Implementation of Section 4(b)(2) of the Endangered Species Act (ESA)

Abstract: When NMFS designates critical habitat, it may exclude areas from the designation if the benefits of exclusion

outweigh the benefits of specifying such an area as critical habitat, unless the failure to designate that area would result in the

extinction of the species. This draft policy explains how National Marine Fisheries Service considers partnerships and

conservation plans, habitat conservation plans, tribal lands, military lands, and Federal lands in the exclusion process. The

policy is meant to complement the Final Rule to Revise Regulations for Conducting Impact Analyses for Critical Habitat

Designations, and is intended to clarify expectations regarding critical habitat and provide for a credible, predictable, and

simplified critical habitat exclusion process.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: CFR (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Donna Wieting 

Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected Resources

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2322 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BB86

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Title: Amendments to Implement the Internationally Agreed Requirements of the Antarctic Marine Living Resources Convention

Act

Abstract: The National Marine Fisheries Service is amending regulations to implement internationally agreed requirements

pursuant the Antarctic Marine Living Resources Convention Act. These amendments include: increasing the time for advance

notice of fishing activities; clarifying requirements in the current regulations; updating reporting formats; reducing the time for

advance notice of imports of toothfish species; and enhancing and clarifying transshipment reporting requirements. There are no

U.S. businesses currently conducting Antarctic fishing activities governed by these regulations. The U.S. businesses engaged in

importing under these regulations are expected to benefit from more efficient operations when these changes are made.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 2431 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Proposed Rule 09/00/2014 

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Final Action 01/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

Agency Contact: Rodney Mcinnis 

Director, Office of International Affairs

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1315 East-West Hwy, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 562 980-4005 

E-Mail: rod.mcinnis@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BB87

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Title: Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Survey Activities of the National Marine Fisheries Service, Southwest Fisheries

Science Center

Abstract: The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) plans to propose regulations to govern the unintentional taking of

marine mammals incidental to survey activities conducted in support of fisheries management. The proposed regulations will set

forth the permissible methods of taking; means of effecting the least practicable adverse impact on the affected species or

stocks and their habitats and, if applicable, on their availability for taking for subsistence uses (i.e., mitigation); and requirements

pertaining to the monitoring and reporting of such taking. Letters of Authorization issued under the regulations would authorize

the take of marine mammals incidental to the specified activities for a 5-year period.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 217 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Donna Wieting 

Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected Resources

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2322 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BB92

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Title: Revision of the National Standard 1 Guidelines

Abstract: This action would propose revisions to the National Standard 1 (NS1) guidelines. National Standard 1 of the

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Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act states that conservation and management measures shall

prevent overfishing while achieving, on a continuing basis, the optimum yield from each fishery for the United States fishing

industry. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries last revised the NS1 Guidelines in 2009 to reflect the

requirements enacted by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act of 2006 for annual

catch limits and accountability measures to end and prevent overfishing. Since 2007, the National Marine Fisheries Service and

the Regional Fishery Management Councils have been implementing the new annual catch limit and accountability measures

requirements. Based on experience gained from implementing annual catch limits and accountability measures, NMFS has

developed new perspectives and identified issues regarding the application of the NS1 guidelines that may warrant them to be

revised to more fully meet the intended goal of preventing overfishing while achieving, on a continuing basis, the optimum yield

from each fishery. The focus of this action is to improve the NS1 guidelines.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 600 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq; PL 94-265

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 05/03/2012 77 FR 26238 

ANPR Comment Period Extended 07/03/2012 77 FR 39459 

NPRM 10/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0648-AV60

Agency Contact: Alan Risenhoover 

Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Room 13362, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2334 

FAX: 301 713-0596

E-Mail: alan.risenhoover@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC26

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Title: Gulf of the Farallones and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuaries Regulations on Introduced Species

Abstract: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is proposing to modify terms of designation and

regulations on the introduction of introduced species into the Gulf of the Farallones and Monterey Bay national marine

sanctuaries (GFNMS and MBNMS, respectively).

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1431 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 03/18/2013 78 FR 16622 

Proposed Rule 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

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Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0648-AX83;

Related to 0648-

AT14;

Related to 0648-AT15

Agency Contact: Meredith Walz Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-3125 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC34

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Title: Amendment 43 to the FMP for BSAI King and Tanner Crabs and Amendment 103 to the FMP for Groundfish of the BSAI

Abstract: This rule would implement both Amendment 43 to the Fishery Management Plan for Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands

King and Tanner Crabs and Amendment 103 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian

Islands Management Area. Amendment 43 revises the current rebuilding plan for Pribilof Islands blue king crab (blue king crab)

and Amendment 103 implements groundfish fishing restrictions. A no-trawl Pribilof Islands Habitat Conservation Zone (Zone)

was established in 1995 and the directed fishery for blue king crab has been closed since 1999. A rebuilding plan was

implemented in 2003; however, blue king crab remains overfished and the current rebuilding plan has not achieved adequate

progress towards rebuilding the stock by 2014. The rule would close the Zone to all Pacific cod pot fishing in addition to the

current trawl prohibition. This measure would help support blue king crab rebuilding and prevent exceeding the overfishing limit

of blue king crab by minimizing to the extent practical blue king crab bycatch in the groundfish fisheries.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: James Balsiger 

Administrator, Alaska Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

709 West Ninth Street, Juneau, AK 99801

Juneau , AK 99801

Phone: 907 586-7221 

FAX: 907 586-7465

E-Mail: jim.balsiger@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC54

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Title: Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Sturgeon Research in the Gulf of Mexico

Abstract: The Gulf sturgeon was listed in 1991 as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife

Service (USFWS) is working with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), the U.S. Geological Survey, and other partners

on several wide-ranging projects across inshore waters of the Gulf of Mexico in designated critical habitat areas for the Gulf

sturgeon. Sturgeon research projects include an annual summer and fall census and fine-scale movement and habitat

assessment within and nearby Choctawhatchee Bay, FL. Sampling locations will occur in Florida, Mississippi, and Louisiana.

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The research involves the use of gill nets to capture sturgeon to assess physical condition, implant telemetry transmitters, and

collect census information, among other objectives. This proposed rulemaking sets up the regulatory environment for exempting

takes of marine mammals caused by the sturgeon sampling program. The rule outlines mitigation measures to avoid impacts on

affected species and their habitats, monitoring requirements, and reporting requirements. The rule will remain in effect for five

years. Once the rule is in place, Letters of Authorization (LOAs) may be issued annually under the rule to authorize marine

mammal takes incidental to sturgeon research. Gulf of Maine sturgeon research is an ongoing effort that has resulted in only

one incident of interaction with marine mammals in 26 years of survey efforts, which caused the deaths of two bottlenose

dolphins. Since then, USFWS has implemented avoidance measures designed in collaboration with NMFS. Although

entanglement of marine mammals in gill nets for sturgeon research is extremely rare, and the likelihood is further reduced by the

avoidance measures, incidental take of marine mammals from sturgeon research remains a possibility.

Priority: Routine and Frequent Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 217 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1371 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Next Stage Undetermined 10/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Donna Wieting 

Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected Resources

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2322 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC77

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Title: Amendment 3 to the Spiny Dogfish Fishery Management Plan

Abstract: The action would make four modifications to the management measures in the Spiny Dogfish Fishery Management

Plan. These include allowing up to 3 percent of the annual quota to be set aside for research purposes (research set-aside),

updating the essential fish habitat definitions for spiny dogfish, allowing the previous year's management measures to be carried

over into the subsequent year in the case of rulemaking delays, and removing the seasonal allocation of the commercial quota.

The action is needed to improve the efficiency of the Spiny Dogfish Fishery Management Plan, and help reduce misalignment of

regulations with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's Interstate Fishery Management Plan for spiny dogfish.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: John K. Bullard 

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Northeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gloucester , MA 01930

Phone: 978 281-9287 

E-Mail: john.bullard@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC84

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Title: Pacific Coast Groundfish Trawl Rationalization Program Trailing Action: Rule to Modify Chafing Gear Regulations for

Midwater Trawl Gear Used in the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery

Abstract: This action would modify the existing chafing gear regulations for midwater trawl gear, and includes housekeeping

measures to clarify which vessels can use midwater trawl gear and where midwater trawl gear can be used. This action includes

regulations that affect all trawl sectors (Shorebased Individual Fishing Quota Program, Mothership Cooperative Program,

Catcher/Processor Cooperative Program, and tribal fishery) managed under the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management

Plan.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 660 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Barry Thom 

Deputy Regional Administrator, Northwest Region, NMFS

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Building 1, 7600 Sand Point Way NE., Seattle, WA 48115-0070

Seattle , WA 48115-0070 

Phone: 206 526-6150 

FAX: 206 526-6426

E-Mail: barry.thom@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC86

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Title: Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 Implementation

Abstract: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries is considering proposing a rulemaking to implement the

Billfish Conservation Act of 2012. This Act prohibits any person from offering billfish or billfish products for sale, selling them, or

having custody, control, or possession of them for purposes of offering them for sale. The public, specifically billfish fishermen,

wholesalers, and retailers, are uncertain about how to interpret this law. This action would serve as one mechanism to inform

them.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 600 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

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Legal Authority: PL 112-183

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 04/04/2013 78 FR 20291 

NPRM 10/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

Agency Contact: Alan Risenhoover 

Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Room 13362, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2334 

FAX: 301 713-0596

E-Mail: alan.risenhoover@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC92

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Title: Inner Limit of the Exclusive Economic Zone Under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act

Abstract: This action would define the term "inner limit of the exclusive economic zone" under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery

Conservation and Management Act (MSA). The MSA establishes sovereign rights and exclusive management authority over

fishery resources of the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone. The inner limit of the Exclusive Economic Zone is described as a line

coterminous with the seaward boundary of each of the coastal states. National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), as well as the

U.S. Coast Guard and state partners, enforce Federal fishery regulations on the basis of the 3 nautical mile line as it is

represented on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) charts. The use of 3 nautical mile line has caused

confusion when NOAA charts are updated because the baseline for establishing this line is ambulatory. NMFS proposes to

clarify/correct this by defining this seaward boundary line to be a line established pursuant to the Submerged Lands Act.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 600 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Next Stage Undetermined 03/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Alan Risenhoover 

Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Room 13362, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2334 

FAX: 301 713-0596

E-Mail: alan.risenhoover@noaa.gov

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Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC94

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Title: Expansion of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary

Abstract: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is proposing to expand the boundary of Thunder Bay

National Marine Sanctuary (TBNMS or sanctuary).

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1431 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/14/2013 78 FR 35776 

Comment Period Extended 08/15/2013 78 FR 49700 

NPRM Comment Period Reopened 10/28/2013 78 FR 64186 

NPRM Comment Period Reopened 12/05/2013 78 FR 73112 

Proposed Rule 06/00/2014 

Final Action 09/00/2014 

Additional Information: NOAA published a notice of intent to revise the boundaries in the Federal Register at 77 FR 21878

(April 12, 2012). That notice is related to this action, although it contains no RIN.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local; State; Tribal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

Agency Contact: Helene Scalliet Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-7281 

E-Mail: helene.scalliet@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC95

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Title: Fisheries Off West Coast States; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Amendment 18; Essential Fish Habitat Descriptions for

Pacific Salmon

Abstract: The action would implement Amendment 18 to the Pacific Coast Salmon Fishery Management Plan. The purpose of

the amendment is to address revisions to the Pacific coast salmon essential fish habitat provisions under the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.

Priority: Routine and Frequent Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: William Stelle Jr.

Regional Administrator West Coast Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

7600 Sand Point Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98115

Seattle , WA 98115

Phone: 206 526-6150 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD02

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Title: Vessel Monitoring Systems; Specification of Requirements for Mobile Transmitting Unit Type Approval

Abstract: All vessels participating in a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Vessel Monitoring System program

are required to acquire a National Marine Fisheries Service-approved mobile transmitting unit to comply with the Vessel

Monitoring System requirements. Previously, this action was only taken through the publication of a notice in the Federal

Register. However, this rule will establish the type-approval standards, specifications, and procedures that vendors may

reference to maintain type-approval for their products and/or services. This action will establish type-approval standards for the

initial approval, subsequent assessments, and the procedures for rescinding the type-approval if the vendor fails to comply with

the performance standards. This action is necessary to ensure Vessel Monitoring System vendors continue to meet minimum

performance standards over the long term.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 600 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Final Action 08/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Alan Risenhoover 

Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Room 13362, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2334 

FAX: 301 713-0596

E-Mail: alan.risenhoover@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD07

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Title: Regulatory Amendment 14 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic

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Region

Abstract: The purpose of Regulatory Amendment 14 is to enhance socioeconomic benefits to fishermen and fishing

communities that utilize the snapper-grouper fishery. Specifically, this rulemaking modifies the fishing year for greater amberjack,

increases the minimum size limit for hogfish, modify the fishing year for black sea bass, changes the commercial fishing season

for vermilion snapper, modifies the aggregate grouper bag limit, and revises the accountability measures for gag and vermilion

snapper. Modifying the accountability measures for gag and vermilion snapper would enhance consistency and accuracy in the

approach taken when the annual catch limit is met or projected to be met for these species.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice 04/17/2013 78 FR 22846 

Notice 08/02/2013 78 FR 46925 

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business;

Organizations Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Roy E. Crabtree 

Southeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

St. Petersburg , FL 33701

Phone: 727 824-5305 

FAX: 727 824-5308

E-Mail: roy.crabtree@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD08

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Title: Amendment 5 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Dolphin Wahoo Fishery of the Atlantic

Abstract: Amendment 5 to the Dolphin Wahoo Fishery Management Plan includes revisions to the acceptable biological

catches, annual catch limits, recreational annual catch targets, and accountability measures for dolphin and wahoo;

modifications to the framework procedure; and modifications to the sector allocations and trip limits for dolphin. The revisions

incorporate updates to the recreational data as per the Marine Recreational Information Program, as well as revisions to

commercial and for-hire landings. The revisions are necessary to avoid triggering accountability measures for dolphin and

wahoo based on recreational data under the Marine Recreational Fisheries Statistics Survey system. National Marine Fisheries

Service no longer uses the Marine Recreational Fisheries Statistics Survey system, and now estimates recreational landings

using the Marine Recreational Information Program. Additionally, this amendment would modify the framework procedure for

dolphin and wahoo; modify sector allocations and adjust trip limits for dolphin.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice 02/28/2014 79 FR 11383 

NPRM 06/00/2014 

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Roy E. Crabtree 

Southeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

St. Petersburg , FL 33701

Phone: 727 824-5305 

FAX: 727 824-5308

E-Mail: roy.crabtree@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD12

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Title: Revision to Regulatory Requirements for the Subsistence Taking of Northern Fur Seals on St. George, Alaska

Abstract: This action would modify the subsistence harvest regulations for the Eastern Pacific stock of northern fur seals based

on a petition from the Pribilof Island Community of St. George Island Traditional Council (Council). NMFS has evaluated the

effects of the proposed modification of the regulations and has worked with the Council to develop the proposed rule to

authorize residents of St. George Island to take sub-adult male fur seals and up to 150 male young of the year (i.e., pups)

during a second autumn harvest season at all available breeding and hauling grounds co-managed by NMFS and the Council.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1151 et seq; 16 USC 1361 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0648-BB09

Agency Contact: James Balsiger 

Administrator, Alaska Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

709 West Ninth Street, Juneau, AK 99801

Juneau , AK 99801

Phone: 907 586-7221 

FAX: 907 586-7465

E-Mail: jim.balsiger@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD18

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Title: Boundary Expansion of Cordell Bank and Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuaries

Abstract: NOAA is considering extending the boundaries of the two sanctuaries to add the northern area from Bodega Bay,

Sonoma County to Alder Creek, Mendocino County, and west to the edge of the continental shelf. NOAA is also considering

amending the regulations and management plans for GFNMS and CBNMS to this area. The boundary expansion would protect

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the upwelling source waters of the sanctuaries, as well as nationally-significant seascapes, wildlife, and shipwrecks, and would

promote ecotourism and sustainable fishing practices. If expanded, the new sanctuary boundaries could protect up to an

additional 2,771 square statute miles.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1431 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Helene Scalliet Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-7281 

E-Mail: helene.scalliet@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD19

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Title: Revisions of Boundaries for the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

Abstract: NOAA is proposing to administratively add the exclusion area to the sanctuary as a way to protect additional

nationally-significant seascape, wildlife, shipwrecks, and to promote ecotourism. An expanded sanctuary could protect up to an

additional 77 square nautical miles (101 square statute miles), from the waters west of the Golden Gate Bridge to the current

sanctuary boundaries, and would support the Administration's focus on growing travel and tourism in the United States, and in

particular in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1431 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 10/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Helene Scalliet Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-7281 

E-Mail: helene.scalliet@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD22

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Title: Amendment 5b to the Highly Migratory Species Fishery Management Plan

Abstract: This rulemaking would propose management measures for dusky sharks, based on a recent stock assessment,

taking into consideration comments received on the proposed rule and Amendment 5 to the 2006 Consolidated Highly Migratory

Species Fishery Management Plan. This rulemaking could consider a range of commercial and recreational management

measures in both directed and incidental shark fisheries including, among other things, gear modifications, time/area closures,

permitting, shark identification requirements, and reporting requirements. NMFS determined that dusky sharks are still

overfished and still experiencing overfishing and originally proposed management measures to end overfishing and rebuild

dusky sharks in a proposed rule for Draft Amendment 5 to the 2006 Consolidated Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fishery

Management Plan. That proposed rule also contained management measures for scalloped hammerhead, sandbar, blacknose

and Gulf of Mexico blacktip sharks. NMFS decided to move forward with Draft Amendment 5's management measures for

scalloped hammerhead, sandbar, blacknose and Gulf of Mexico blacktip sharks in a final rule and final amendment that will now

be referred to as "Amendment 5a" to the 2006 Consolidated Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fishery Management Plan.

Dusky shark management measures will be addressed in this separate, but related, action and will be referred to as

"Amendment 5b."

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq; 16 USC 971 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Alan Risenhoover 

Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Room 13362, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2334 

FAX: 301 713-0596

E-Mail: alan.risenhoover@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD23

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Title: Amendment 105 Bering Sea Flatfish Harvest Specifications Flexibility

Abstract: This action intends to provide additional harvest opportunities to participants in Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands

(BSAI) flatfish fisheries while (1) maintaining catch below the annual catch limits for these species, and (2) ensuring that the

maximum optimum yield for BSAI groundfish fisheries will not be exceeded. Specifically, Amendment 105 to the BSAI Fishery

Management Plan would establish a process for Amendment 80 cooperatives and Western Alaska Community Development

Quota groups to exchange harvest quota from one of the three flatfish species for an equivalent amount of quota of another

species. In no case could the amount of fish exchanged exceed the annual catch limit, commonly known as the allowable

biological catch, of that species. This action would modify the annual harvest specification process to allow the North Pacific

Fishery Management Council (Council) to establish the maximum amount of harvest quota that can be exchanged for each of

the three flatfish species. This process would allow the Council to establish a buffer below the allowable biological catch to

account for management or socioeconomic considerations. Each participant could only exchange harvest quota up to three

times per year. This action is intended to promote the goals and objectives of the BSAI Fishery Management Plan, the

Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, and other applicable laws.

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Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Organizations Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: James Balsiger 

Administrator, Alaska Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

709 West Ninth Street, Juneau, AK 99801

Juneau , AK 99801

Phone: 907 586-7221 

FAX: 907 586-7465

E-Mail: jim.balsiger@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD25

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Title: Amendment 39 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico

Abstract: The purpose of this action is to facilitate management of the recreational red snapper component in the reef fish

fishery by reorganizing the federal fishery management strategy to better account for biological, social, and economic

differences among the regions of the Gulf of Mexico. Regional management would enable regions and their associated

communities to specify the optimal management parameters that best meet the needs of their local constituents thereby

addressing regional socio-economic concerns.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice 05/13/2013 78 FR 27956 

NPRM 03/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Roy E. Crabtree 

Southeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

St. Petersburg , FL 33701

Phone: 727 824-5305 

FAX: 727 824-5308

E-Mail: roy.crabtree@noaa.gov

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Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD35

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Title: Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Amendment 106 To Allow American Fisheries Act Vessel Replacement

Abstract: This action would allow owners of American Fisheries Act vessels to replace and rebuild American Fisheries Act

vessels to improve vessel safety and improve operational efficiencies without limit on the size and horsepower of the

replacement or rebuilt vessel. This action would also allow the owner of an American Fisheries Act catcher vessel to remove the

vessel from an American Fisheries Act vessel cooperative. This action preserves restrictions that prevent American Fisheries Act

vessels from expanding fishing effort outside of Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands beyond historical catch levels in the Gulf of

Alaska.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq; PL 111-281

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: James Balsiger 

Administrator, Alaska Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

709 West Ninth Street, Juneau, AK 99801

Juneau , AK 99801

Phone: 907 586-7221 

FAX: 907 586-7465

E-Mail: jim.balsiger@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD36

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Title: Supplement to Amendment 26 and Amendment 29 to the Fishery Management Plan for Reef Fish in the Gulf of Mexico

Abstract: Amendment 26 to the Reef Fish Fishery Management Plan established the Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Individual

Fishing Quota program. Amendment 29 to the Reef Fish Fishery Management Plan established the Gulf of Mexico GrouperTilefish Individual Fishing Quota program. The intended effect of this action is to make revisions and clarifications to the

requirements and procedures for collecting information in order to enhance the monitoring, enforcement, and review of the

Individual Fishing Quota programs as specified in Amendment 26 and Amendment 29. In part, this administrative rule would

address: the requirements for how to weigh and report Individual Fishing Quota landings; the extension of the advance notice of

landing reporting window from 12 to 24 hours; the specifying of procedures for closing an Individual Fishing Quota account; the

altering of requirements for submitting an advanced notice of landing; the requirement for landing transactions to be completed

on the day of offload, but no more than 72 hours from the time indicated on the landing notice; and the authorization of vessels

to land early at an approved landing location if authorized by a law enforcement officer.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

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Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Roy E. Crabtree 

Southeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

St. Petersburg , FL 33701

Phone: 727 824-5305 

FAX: 727 824-5308

E-Mail: roy.crabtree@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD42

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Title: Establishment of Special Management Zones for Delaware Artificial Reefs

Abstract: This action would establish special management zones around five State of Delaware-permitted artificial reefs in

Federal waters. This action would restrict the use of all fishing gear in these zones except hook and line and spear fishing,

including taking by hand. Eliminating the other fishing gears will prevent gear conflicts between hook and line, spear and hand

fishing and other fishing gear. The proliferation of commercial gear on the reefs, especially fish traps, have been reported by the

recreational fishing community as inhibiting their ability to fish the reefs. The artificial reefs were established with funds through

the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Sportfish Restoration Program to enhance sport fishing opportunities. Implementing the

Councils recommendation would restrict the use of fishing gears that are incompatible with the intended use of the artificial

reefs. Commercial fishermen may continue to fish on the reefs and catch commercial quantities of fish with hook and line gear.

It is expected this action will have little overall effect on the commercial sector.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: John K. Bullard 

Northeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gloucester , MA 01930

Phone: 978 281-9287 

E-Mail: john.bullard@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD44

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Title: International Fisheries; Western and Central Pacific Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species; Fishing Restrictions Regarding

the Oceanic Whitetip Shark and the Whale Shark

Abstract: The rule would establish regulations under authority of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention

Implementation Act to implement decisions of the Commission for the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish

Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean on fishing restrictions regarding the oceanic whitetip shark and the whale

shark. The regulations would apply to owners and operators of U.S. fishing vessels used for commercial fishing for highly

migratory species in the area of application of the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish

Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (Convention). The regulations for oceanic whitetip sharks would prohibit the

retention, transshipment, storage, or landing of oceanic whitetip sharks and would require the release of any oceanic whitetip

shark as soon as possible after it is caught. The regulations for whale sharks would prohibit setting a purse seine on a whale

shark and would specify certain measures to be taken and reporting requirements in the event a whale shark is encircled in a

purse seine net. This action is necessary for the United States to satisfy its obligations under the Convention, to which it is a

Contracting Party.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 6901 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Michael Tosatto 

Regional Administrator for the Pacific Islands Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 96814

Honolulu , HI 96814

Phone: 808 944-2281 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD45

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Title: Southern New England Effort Controls to Address Lobster Stock Rebuilding Measures

Abstract: NMFS is considering to make revisions to Federal American lobster regulations intended to assist in rebuilding the

Southern New England lobster stock. The proposed measures include trap reductions in Lobster Management Areas 2 and 3, a

minimum carapace size increase for Lobster Management Area 3, mandatory v-notching of egg-bearing female lobster in

Lobster Management Areas 2, 4, and 5, and seasonal closures in Lobster Management Areas 4, 5, and 6. These actions are

recommended for Federal implementation by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (Commission). The proposed

stock rebuilding measures were recommended by the Commission in consultation with some, but not all, Federal lobster permit

holders through associated industry participation on the Commissions Lobster Conservation Management Teams. While this

action could limit fishing effort and landings by Federal lobster permit holders in Southern New England, the proposed measures

are consistent with those already implemented by the affected states.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 08/20/2013 78 FR 51131 

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: John K. Bullard 

Northeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gloucester , MA 01930

Phone: 978 281-9287 

E-Mail: john.bullard@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD48

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Title: Amendment 97 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska to Establish Chinook Salmon

Prohibited Species Catch Limits for the Non-Pollock Trawl Fisheries

Abstract: This rule would limit Chinook salmon prohibited species catch in the Western and Central Gulf of Alaska non-pollock

trawl fisheries. Chinook salmon is a fully utilized species in Alaska coastal subsistence, recreational, and commercial fisheries.

In recent years the returns of Chinook salmon to some Alaska river systems have been below the biological escapement goals

established by the State of Alaska. This action is necessary to minimize the catch of Chinook salmon to the extent practicable in

the Gulf of Alaska non-pollock trawl fisheries. The rule would establish a 7,500 Chinook salmon prohibited species annual limit

that would be seasonally apportioned among fishing vessel sectors. If a sector reached its Chinook salmon prohibited species

limit, further directed fishing for groundfish by vessels in that sector and season would be prohibited. Vessel operators would be

required to retain salmon until the number of salmon has been determined by the vessel or plant observer and the observers

data collection has been completed. About 70 vessels could be affected by this action. This action could reduce revenues from

the fisheries, if the Chinook salmon prohibited species limit is reached before the groundfish quota is harvested. The action may

also increase costs if vessel operators move fishing operations or take other actions to lower their catch of Chinook salmon.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq; 16 USC 773 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: James Balsiger 

Administrator, Alaska Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

709 West Ninth Street, Juneau, AK 99801

Juneau , AK 99801

Phone: 907 586-7221 

FAX: 907 586-7465

E-Mail: jim.balsiger@noaa.gov

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Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD53

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Title: Implementation of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission Resolution for the Conservation of Whale Sharks and

the Collection and Analyses of Data on Fish Aggregating Devices

Abstract: This rule would implement the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commissions Resolution intended to conserve whale

sharks and collect information on fish aggregating devices. This action would require that by July 1, 2014, owners and operators

of purse seine vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean would be prohibited from setting a purse seine on a school of tuna

associated with a live whale shark, if the shark is sighted prior to the beginning of the set. If a whale shark is encircled in the

purse seine net the master of the vessel would be required to ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to ensure its safe

release and report the details of the incident to the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission and NMFS. By January 1, 2015,

owners and operators of purse seine vessels operating in the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission Convention area when

fishing on fish aggregating devices would be required to collect and report the fish aggregating devices location and type. The

data may be collected through a dedicated logbook, modifications to existing regional logsheets, or other domestic reporting

procedures.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 951 et seq; 16 USC 961 et seq; 16 USC 971 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: William Stelle Jr.

Regional Administrator West Coast Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

7600 Sand Point Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98115

Seattle , WA 98115

Phone: 206 526-6150 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD56

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Title: Framework Adjustment 8 to the Monkfish Fishery Management Plan

Abstract: Framework Adjustment 8 would specify acceptable biological catch amounts, and annual catch limits, for the

monkfish fishery during fishing years 2014-2016, based on an updated stock assessment completed in April 2013. This action

would also set monkfish days-at-sea allocations and trip limits for both the Northern and Southern Fishery Management Areas

to achieve recommended annual catch targets. In addition, this action would allow vessels issued a limited access monkfish

Category H permit to fish throughout the Southern Fishery Management Area. Both the directed and incidental monkfish

fisheries would be affected by this action. Specifically, Category H vessels would be provided with greater flexibility to fish for

monkfish in a broader geographical area. Since the fishery has not fully harvested available quotas in recent years, it is not

expected that potential increases or decreases in catch allowances are likely to have a substantial economic effect.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

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Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: John K. Bullard 

Northeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gloucester , MA 01930

Phone: 978 281-9287 

E-Mail: john.bullard@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD58

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Title: South Atlantic Coastal Migratory Pelagics Framework Action 2013

Abstract: Currently in the South Atlantic, transfer of harvested fish at sea is prohibited for any species under a commercial trip

limit, and only two gillnets are allowed on a federally permitted Spanish mackerel vessel. In some instances the trip limit may be

exceeded with just one gillnet set, and the excess fish must be discarded. Most discarded fish caught in gillnet gear die due to

trauma caused during capture. The Framework Action would allow a portion of a gillnet and its contents to be transferred from a

vessel that has met the Spanish mackerel trip limit to another vessel that has not yet reached the trip limit. Allowing transfer at

sea for federally permitted Spanish mackerel vessels using gillnet gear is intended to reduce dead discards, and minimize waste

when catch in one net exceeds the trip limit for the vessel. Additionally, the Framework Action would modify the commercial trip

limits for Atlantic king mackerel in the Florida east coast subzone. The current system of trip limits may increase the rate of

harvest causing the commercial sector to close before Lent, the most lucrative part of the fishing season. Therefore, the trip limit

modifications that would be implemented through the Framework Action are expected to help minimize lost opportunities to fish,

and optimize profitability in the king mackerel sector of the coastal migratory pelagics fishery.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Roy E. Crabtree 

Southeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

St. Petersburg , FL 33701

Phone: 727 824-5305 

FAX: 727 824-5308

E-Mail: roy.crabtree@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

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Title: Implementation of a Program for Transshipments by Large Scale Fishing Vessels in the Eastern Pacific Ocean

Abstract: This rule would implement the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission program to monitor transshipments by

large-scale tuna fishing vessels, and would govern transshipments by U.S. large-scale tuna fishing vessels and carrier, or

receiving, vessels. The rule would establish: criteria for transshipping in port; criteria for transshipping at sea by longline vessels

to an authorized carrier vessel with an Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission observer onboard and an operational vessel

monitoring system; and require a Pacific Transshipment Declaration Form, which must be used to report transshipments in the

Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission Convention Area. The rule is neither applicable to troll and pole-and-line vessels, nor

to vessels that transship fresh fish at sea.The frequency of transshipments in the Eastern Pacific Ocean is uncertain, but only a

few transshipments are expected annually. A similar rule was adopted in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean and NMFS

calculated that an average of twenty-four at-sea transshipments of fish caught by longline gear there have occurred annually

from 1993 through 2009. Transshipments in the Eastern Pacific Ocean are likely to be much less than twenty-four per year. This

rule is necessary for the United States to satisfy its international obligations under the 1949 Convention for the Establishment of

an Inter-American Tropical Tuna, to which it is a Contracting Party.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 951 et seq; 16 USC 971 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

Agency Contact: William Stelle Jr.

Regional Administrator West Coast Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

7600 Sand Point Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98115

Seattle , WA 98115

Phone: 206 526-6150 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD61

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Title: Amendment 45 to the Fishery Management Plan for Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands King and Tanner Crab Freezer

Longline Catcher/Processor Pacific Cod Sideboard Removal

Abstract: This rule would establish conditions for the removal of Gulf of Alaska Pacific cod catch limits, known as sideboards,

which apply to some catcher/processor vessels using hook-and-line gear, also known as freezer longliners. The newly

reorganized sideboard limits have effectively eliminated the ability of these stakeholders to participant in these Gulf of Alaska

fisheries. The rule would remove the Gulf of Alaska Pacific cod sideboards from 6 freezer longline vessels if owners of vessels

endorsed to catch and process Pacific cod in the Western Gulf of Alaska, Central Gulf of Alaska, or both (a total of 9 vessels)

agree to removal of the sideboards, within one year from the effective date of a final rule. If an agreement is not reached by the

deadline, the sideboarded vessels would not be able to participate in the Gulf of Alaska fisheries. The requirement for an

agreement is intended to promote cooperation among all affected parties prior to the removal of sideboards.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

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Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: James Balsiger 

Administrator, Alaska Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

709 West Ninth Street, Juneau, AK 99801

Juneau , AK 99801

Phone: 907 586-7221 

FAX: 907 586-7465

E-Mail: jim.balsiger@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD64

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Title: Information Collection Program for Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Fisheries

Abstract: NMFS is implementing this information collection program at the request of the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management

Council (Council). This program will collect additional information about the individuals who hold and/or control Individual

Transferable Quota in the Atlantic surfclam and ocean quahog fisheries. This information will be used by the Council in the

consideration and development of excessive shares cap(s) in these Individual Transferable Quota fisheries.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: John K. Bullard 

Northeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gloucester , MA 01930

Phone: 978 281-9287 

E-Mail: john.bullard@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD67

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Title: Updates to the Federal List of Authorized Fisheries and Gear for the U.S. West Coast Exclusive Economic Zone

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Abstract: This action would update the U.S. West Coast section of the Federal list of authorized fisheries and gear under the

Pacific Councils jurisdiction, the Exclusive Economic Zone off Washington, Oregon, and California. The list is intended to more

narrowly describe all existing fisheries; fisheries that no longer exist will be removed, but every fisherman fishing today should

be covered by the list. In the future, any new fishery may commence after the fisherman gives the Pacific Council at least 90

days advance notice (unless NMFS undertakes a regulatory process to restrict the proposed fishery). The U.S. West Coast

section of the list has not been updated since the late 1990s.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 600 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: William Stelle Jr.

Regional Administrator West Coast Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

7600 Sand Point Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98115

Seattle , WA 98115

Phone: 206 526-6150 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD68

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Title: Red Snapper Allocation--Amendment 28 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of

Mexico

Abstract: The current allocation of red snapper between the commercial and recreational sectors is 51:49 percent, respectively.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) is considering a change in the allocation with the aim of increasing

the net benefits from red snapper fishing and increasing the stability of the red snapper component of the reef fish fishery,

particularly for the recreational sector which has experienced shorter and shorter seasons. The Council initially considered

options that increased the commercial sectors allocation above the current 51 percent. However, after considering the economic

analyses conducted by the Southeast Fisheries Science Center and the loss of fishing opportunities by the recreational sector,

the Council concluded that such a reallocation would not meet the purpose and need of this action. Therefore, the Council has

limited the options under consideration to those that would increase the recreational sectors allocation above 49 percent.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Roy E. Crabtree 

Southeast Regional Administrator

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Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

St. Petersburg , FL 33701

Phone: 727 824-5305 

FAX: 727 824-5308

E-Mail: roy.crabtree@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD69

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Title: Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; U.S. Navy Training and Testing Activities in the Mariana

Islands Training and Testing Study Area

Abstract: NMFS has received a request from the U.S. Navy (Navy) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to the

training and testing activities conducted in the Mariana Islands Training and Testing study area from March 2015 through March

2020. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act, NMFS is requesting comments on its proposal to issue regulations and

subsequent Letter of Authorization to the Navy to incidentally harass marine mammals.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 218 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Donna Wieting 

Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected Resources

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2322 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD73

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Title: Implementation of a Daily Vessel Monitoring Reporting Requirement for Vessels Participating in the Eastern U.S./Canada

Area and Fishing Year 2014 De Minimus Unused Catch Carryover Amount

Abstract: This rulemaking would require sector and common pool vessels declared to fish in the Eastern U.S./ Canada Area to

submit daily (opposed to weekly) catch reports through their vessel monitoring systems. This rule would also outline the amount

of unused sector Annual Catch Entitlement that will be considered as de minimis and not subject to a pound-for-pound Annual

Catch Limit overage accountability measure. Both of these topics have been discussed with industry. Outlining the exact value

for the Annual Catch Entitlement carryover completes the process previously developed through the 2013 groundfish fishing

year rulemaking. No comments were received on this proposal in the previous rulemaking.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

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Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0648-BC97

Agency Contact: John K. Bullard 

Northeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gloucester , MA 01930

Phone: 978 281-9287 

E-Mail: john.bullard@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD74

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Title: Amendment 96 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska to Revise the Community Quota

Entity Program

Abstract: Amendment 96 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska would modify the halibut and

sablefish Individual Fishing Quota Program regulations for management of community quota entities in the Gulf of Alaska. The

action revises the Individual Fishing Quota Program by removing a restriction on community quota entities holdings of quota

share. Removing this restriction provides community quota entities access to more affordable quota shares, which could

enhance the ability of the community quota entities community to realize economic benefits from additional community resident

participation in the halibut and sablefish fisheries.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq; 16 USC 773 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business;

Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: James Balsiger 

Administrator, Alaska Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

709 West Ninth Street, Juneau, AK 99801

Juneau , AK 99801

Phone: 907 586-7221 

FAX: 907 586-7465

E-Mail: jim.balsiger@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD76

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Title: Amendment 7 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Dolphin Wahoo Fishery of the Atlantic

Abstract: The intent of this amendment is to make regulations for dolphin and wahoo consistent with those existing regulations

for snapper-grouper species. Amendment 7 to the Dolphin Wahoo Fishery Management Plan would allow fishermen to bring

fillets of dolphin and wahoo from the Bahamas into the U.S. exclusive economic zone, as regulations already allow fillets of

snapper-grouper species to be brought from the Bahamas into the U.S. exclusive economic zone. This rule would allow

fishermen to bring fillets of dolphin and wahoo into the U.S. exclusive economic zone that were lawfully harvested in Bahamian

waters, provided valid Bahamian fishing and cruising permits are on board the vessel, and the vessel is in transit through the

Atlantic exclusive economic zone.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Roy E. Crabtree 

Southeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

St. Petersburg , FL 33701

Phone: 727 824-5305 

FAX: 727 824-5308

E-Mail: roy.crabtree@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD78

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Title: Regulatory Amendment 16 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic

Region

Abstract: Regulatory Amendment 16 contains an action to address the prohibition on the use of black sea bass pots annually

from November 1 through April 30 that was implemented through Regulatory Amendment 19. The prohibition was a

precautionary measure to prevent interactions between black sea bass pot gear and whales listed under the Endangered

Species Act during large whale migrations and the right whale calving season off the southeastern coast. The South Atlantic

Fishery Management Council, through Regulatory Amendment 16, is considering removal of the closure, changing the length of

the closure, and changing the area of the closure. The goal is to minimize adverse socio-economic impacts to black sea bass

pot endorsement holders while maintaining protection for Endangered Species Act-listed whales in the South Atlantic region.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 03/00/2015 

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Roy E. Crabtree 

Southeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

St. Petersburg , FL 33701

Phone: 727 824-5305 

FAX: 727 824-5308

E-Mail: roy.crabtree@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD79

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Title: Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to U.S. Marine Corps Training Activities at Marine Air Corps Station Cherry Point

Range Complex

Abstract: NMFS, upon request from the United States Marine Corps, plans to propose regulations under the Marine Mammal

Protection Act to govern the unintentional taking of marine mammals incidental to training activities in support of military

readiness activities. The proposed regulations will set forth the permissible methods of taking; means of effecting the least

practicable adverse impact on the affected species or stocks and their habitats and, if applicable, on their availability for taking

for subsistence uses; and requirements pertaining to the monitoring and reporting of such taking. Letters of Authorization issued

under the regulations would authorize the take of bottlenose dolphins incidental to weapons delivery training activities (i.e.,

gunnery, mine laying, bombing, or rocket exercises) for a 5-year period in Pamlico Sound, North Carolina.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 217 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Donna Wieting 

Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected Resources

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2322 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD80

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Title: Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Target and Missile Launch Activities at San Nicolas Island,

California

Abstract: NMFS, upon application from the Navy, plans to propose regulations to govern the unintentional taking of marine

mammals, by harassment, incidental to missile launches from San Nicolas Island. Letters of Authorization issued under the 5-

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year regulations would authorize the take of marine mammals incidental to to sound produced by the missile engines and their

booster rockets. The NMFS proposed rule, if issued, would cover take of individuals of three marine mammal species by

harassment. The regulations would set forth the permissible methods of taking, other means of effecting the least practicable

adverse impact on the affected species or stocks and their habitats (i.e., mitigation), and the requirements pertaining to the

monitoring and reporting of such taking.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 218 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Donna Wieting 

Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected Resources

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2322 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD81

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Title: Amendment 8 to the Fishery Management Plan for Coral, Coral Reefs, and Live/Hardbottom Habitats of the South

Atlantic Region

Abstract: Coral Amendment 8 would modify the boundaries of the Oculina Bank Habitat Area of Particular Concern, the

Stetson-Miami Terrace Coral Habitat Area of Particular Concern, and the Cape Lookout Coral Habitat Area of Particular

Concern to protect deepwater coral ecosystems. The amendment also proposes to implement a transit provision through the

Oculina Bank Habitat Area of Particular Concern for fishing vessels with rock shrimp onboard.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Roy E. Crabtree 

Southeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

St. Petersburg , FL 33701

Phone: 727 824-5305 

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FAX: 727 824-5308

E-Mail: roy.crabtree@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD83

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Title: Amendment 20A to the Fishery Management Plan for the Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and

Atlantic Region

Abstract: Amendment 20A would prohibit the sale of king and Spanish mackerel caught under the bag limit in the Gulf of

Mexico and South Atlantic regions except under limited circumstances. For the Gulf of Mexico, the amendment would prohibit

the sale of king and Spanish mackerel caught under the bag limit unless those fish are either caught on a for-hire trip and the

vessel has both a for-hire and commercial vessel permit, or the fish are caught as part of a state-permitted tournament and the

proceeds from the sale are donated to charity. For the South Atlantic region, the amendment would prohibit the sale of king and

Spanish mackerel caught under the bag limit unless the fish are caught as part of a state-permitted tournament and the

proceeds from the sale are donated to charity. In addition, the amendment would remove the income qualification requirement

for king and Spanish mackerel commercial permits. This action would not affect the number of king mackerel permits, which are

limited access, but could increase the number of Spanish mackerel permits, which are open access.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Roy E. Crabtree 

Southeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

St. Petersburg , FL 33701

Phone: 727 824-5305 

FAX: 727 824-5308

E-Mail: roy.crabtree@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD88

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Title: Framework Adjustment 51 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan

Abstract: This action would implement the annual measures included in Framework Adjustment 51 to the Northeast

Multispecies Fishery Management Plan (Framework 51). Framework 51 would set specifications for white hake for fishing years

2014 through 2016, as well as fishing year 2014 shared U.S./Canada quotas for Georges Bank yellowtail flounder and Eastern

Georges Bank cod and haddock. The specifications for white hake are 10 percent higher than 2013, and are based on the 2013

stock assessment. The U.S. quota for Georges Bank yellowtail flounder is proposed to increase by 53 percent compared to

2013, and the Eastern Georges Bank cod and haddock quotas are proposed to increase by 60 percent, and more than 150

percent, respectively. These quotas are based on the 2013 joint U.S./Canada assessment for these stocks. The quotas for all

other species were set last year in Framework 50.Framework 51 would also revise the rebuilding program for Gulf of Maine cod

and American plaice. Both programs are proposed to be 10 years to ensure stocks rebuild in a timely manner, while allowing

the fishery to continue. Other management measures included in Framework 51 are accountability measures for the small-mesh

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fishery for Georges Bank yellowtail flounder, modification to the U.S./Canada Area management measures, and consideration of

a prohibition on possession of yellowtail flounder by the scallop fishery.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: John K. Bullard 

Northeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gloucester , MA 01930

Phone: 978 281-9287 

E-Mail: john.bullard@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD89

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Title: Proposed Rule For Taking Marine Mammals Incidental To Military Readiness Activities In The U.S. Navy's Northwest

Training And Testing (NWTT) Study Area

Abstract: NMFS plans to issue proposed regulations to govern the unintentional taking of marine mammals, by harassment,

incidental to military readiness activities conducted by the Navy in the Northwest Training and Testing Study Area. The

proposed regulations will set forth the permissible methods of taking, other means of effecting the least practicable adverse

impact on the affected species or stocks and their habitats (i.e., mitigation), and the requirements pertaining to the monitoring

and reporting of such taking. Letters of Authorization issued under the 5-year regulations would authorize the take of marine

mammals incidental to upcoming Navy training and testing activities to be conducted within the Study Area. Implementation of

the above training and testing activities may expose marine mammals present within the Study Area to sound from active sonar

and underwater detonations. NMFS' proposed rule, if issued, would cover take of individuals of 29 marine mammal species by

Level B (behavioral) Harassment. Further, the proposed rule would cover some Level A (injury) harassment and mortality of

marine mammal species over the 5-year period.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 218 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 10/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Donna Wieting 

Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected Resources

Department of Commerce

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2322 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD90

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Title: Regulatory Amendment to Modify Equipment and Operational Requirements for At-Sea Scales

Abstract: This rule would modify the equipment and operational requirements for at-sea scales used to measure catch weights

onboard catcher/processors fishing off Alaska. It would implement a suite of modifications to the requirements for scale testing,

auditing, and reporting, and add a requirement for video monitoring of the scales. This action is necessary to reduce the

potential for fraud, improve catch accounting accuracy, and bring regulations up to date with recent changes in technology.

Approximately 70 catcher/processors would be affected by this action. Because this action will only affect catcher/processors

that are already required to weigh catch at-sea under existing programs, the economic impact on the fleet is small.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: James Balsiger 

Administrator, Alaska Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

709 West Ninth Street, Juneau, AK 99801

Juneau , AK 99801

Phone: 907 586-7221 

FAX: 907 586-7465

E-Mail: jim.balsiger@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD91

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Title: Regulatory Amendment 21 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic

Region

Abstract: Regulatory Amendment 21 would re-define the overfished threshold for snapper-grouper species with low natural

mortality rates. Re-defining the minimum stock-size threshold for these species would help to prevent overfished designations

when small drops on biomass are due to natural variation in recruitment or other environmental variables, and ensure that

rebuilding plans are applied to stocks when truly appropriate.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

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Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Roy E. Crabtree 

Southeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

St. Petersburg , FL 33701

Phone: 727 824-5305 

FAX: 727 824-5308

E-Mail: roy.crabtree@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD92

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Title: Pacific Coast Groundfish Fisheries; Seabird Avoidance

Abstract: The rule would implement a Seabird Avoidance Program in the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery. The regulations are

specifically designed to minimize the take of ESA-listed short-tailed albatross. A 2012 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Biological

Opinion requires NMFS to implement regulations within two years mandating the use of seabird avoidance measures by vessels

greater than or equal to 55 feet length overall, using bottom longline gear to harvest groundfish. The seabird avoidance

measures, including streamer lines that prevent birds from ingesting baited hooks, are modeled after a similar regulatory

program in effect for the Alaskan groundfish fishery. NMFS has established a program to provide the streamer lines free of

charge to the industry.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: William Stelle Jr.

Regional Administrator West Coast Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

7600 Sand Point Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98115

Seattle , WA 98115

Phone: 206 526-6150 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD93

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Title: Implementation of a New Trawl Gear Stowage Method

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Abstract: This action would implement changes to the regulations governing the on-vessel stowage requirements of trawl gear

to ensure the gear is not available for immediate use. The current trawl gear stowage regulations require that trawl gear being

stowed on the net reel be covered with a canvas or similar opaque material. The Councils Enforcement Committee has been

working with the industry and the United States Coast Guard to develop an alternative to the tarp requirement to improve safety

at sea. Through public workshops and at-sea trials, the industry, Coast Guard, and NMFS developed an orange mesh material

as a safer alternative to the current tarp requirement. This action allows the use of this orange mesh material as an alternative.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: John K. Bullard 

Northeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gloucester , MA 01930

Phone: 978 281-9287 

E-Mail: john.bullard@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD94

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Title: International Fisheries; Western and Central Pacific Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species; Fishing Effort Limits in Purse

Seine Fisheries for 2014

Abstract: This rule would revise existing limits on the number of days that U.S. purse seine vessels may fish on the high seas

in the western and central Pacific Ocean pursuant to a decision made by the Convention on the Conservation and Management

of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean. The decision is intended to reduce or otherwise

control the fishing mortality rates of bigeye, yellowfin, and skipjack tuna stocks. This action is necessary for the United States to

satisfy its obligations under the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the

Western and Central Pacific Ocean, to which it is a Contracting Party.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 6901 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Michael Tosatto 

Regional Administrator for the Pacific Islands Region

Department of Commerce

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 96814

Honolulu , HI 96814

Phone: 808 944-2281 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD96

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Title: North and South Atlantic 2014 Commercial Swordfish Quotas

Abstract: This rule would adjust the 2014 fishing season quotas for North and South Atlantic swordfish based upon 2013

commercial quota underharvests and quota transfers in accordance with International Commission for the Conservation of

Atlantic Tunas recommendations. This rule is necessary to ensure that current swordfish quotas account for any underharvests

from the 2013 fishing year, and any future swordfish quota adjustments are consistent with regulations and International

Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas recommendations that establish the U.S. North and South Atlantic swordfish

allocations.

Priority: Routine and Frequent Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq; 16 USC 971 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Alan Risenhoover 

Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Room 13362, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2334 

FAX: 301 713-0596

E-Mail: alan.risenhoover@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD97

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Title: Revisions to Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Regulations

Abstract: In 2010, the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) initiated a review of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback

Whale National Marine Sanctuary management plan, to evaluate substantive progress toward implementing the goals for the

sanctuary, and to make revisions to its management plan and regulations as necessary to fulfill the purposes and policies of the

National Marine Sanctuaries Act (NMSA) and the Hawaiian Islands National Marine Sanctuary Act (HINMSA; Title II, Subtitle C,

Pub. L. 102587). ONMS intends to publish a proposed rule and draft EIS that proposes to expand the scope of the sanctuary to

ecosystem based management rather than concentrating on only humpback whales. In addition, possible boundary expansion

will be discussed.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1431 et seq

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Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice 07/14/2010 75 FR 40759 

NPRM 09/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business;

Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Local; State; Tribal

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Edward Lindelof Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-3137 Extension: 231

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD98

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Title: Amendment 100 to the FMP for Groundfish of the BSAI Management Area and Amendment 91 to the FMP for

Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska to add Grenadiers to the Ecosystem Component Category

Abstract: Amendments 100 and 91 would amend the Fishery Management Plan to add grenadiers to the ecosystem

component category. Grenadiers are caught incidentally in the groundfish fisheries, and adding them to the Fishery

Management Plans would recognize their role in the ecosystem. NMFS would also implement regulations for federally-permitted

groundfish fishermen to improve reporting of grenadiers, limit retention, and prevent directed fishing for grenadiers. This action

is necessary to limit the groundfish fisheries impact on grenadiers. Federally-permitted groundfish fishermen would be affected

by the proposed rule, however, the anticipated impacts are considered to be de minimis according the economic analysis

prepared for this action.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 679 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: James Balsiger 

Administrator, Alaska Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

709 West Ninth Street, Juneau, AK 99801

Juneau , AK 99801

Phone: 907 586-7221 

FAX: 907 586-7465

E-Mail: jim.balsiger@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD99

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Title: Framework Adjustment 2 to the Northeast Skate Complex Fishery Management Plan

Abstract: This action includes skate fishery specifications for the 2014-2015 fishing years, and modifications to skate reporting

requirements for vessels and dealers. This action would establish: an annual catch limit for the skate complex of 35,479 mt (a

decrease from 50,435 mt in 2013); an overall total allowable landings of 16,385 mt (a decrease from 23,365 mt in 2013); status

quo possession limits for the skate wing and bait fisheries; and changes to skate vessel and dealer reporting requirements to

improve species-specific landings data, including removal of "unclassified skate" reporting options.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: John K. Bullard 

Northeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gloucester , MA 01930

Phone: 978 281-9287 

E-Mail: john.bullard@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BE00

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Title: Fishing Year 2014 Gulf of Maine Atlantic Cod and Haddock Recreational Management Measures

Abstract: This action would implement revisions to the recreational minimum fish size, per angler possession limits and/or

fishing seasons for fishing year 2014 that begins on May 1, 2014. The action is required by the recreational fishery accountability

measure to implement adjustments to catch limits, fish sizes, or seasons when the recreational-specific catch limit (i.e., subannual catch limit) is exceeded. Recreational catch of cod has exceeded the fishing year 2013 catch limit by 45 percent;

haddock catches have exceeded the catch limit by 146 percent. The New England Fishery Management Council will

recommend management measure changes in late February that may include all or some of the measures mentioned above.

Rulemaking will be conducted in conjunction with ongoing Framework Adjustment 51 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery

Management Plan to the extent practicable.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

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Agency Contact: John K. Bullard 

Northeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gloucester , MA 01930

Phone: 978 281-9287 

E-Mail: john.bullard@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BE01

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Title: Framework Adjustment 3 to the Atlantic Herring Fishery Management Plan

Abstract: The goal of Framework Adjustment 3 to the Atlantic Herring Fishery Management Plan (Framework 3) is to establish

a process for setting, and specifies, river herring (alewife and blueback) and shad (American and hickory) catch caps for the

herring fishery, to provide a strong incentive for herring vessels to continue to avoid river herring and shad, and reduce river

herring and shad catch to the extent practicable; enhance coordination with the Mid-Atlantic Council to address overlapping

fisheries; and promote flexibility to adjust the catch cap(s) in the future as more information becomes available.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: John K. Bullard 

Northeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gloucester , MA 01930

Phone: 978 281-9287 

E-Mail: john.bullard@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BE03

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Title: Subsistence Taking of Northern Fur Seals on the Pribilof Islands; Summary of Fur Seal Harvests for 2011 to 2013 and

Proposed Annual Harvest Estimates for 2014-2016

Abstract: Pursuant to the regulations governing the subsistence taking of northern fur seals, this document summarizes the

annual fur seal subsistence harvests on St. George and St. Paul Islands (the Pribilof Islands) for 2011 to 2013 and proposes

annual estimates of fur seal subsistence needs for 2014 through 2016 on the Pribilof Islands, Alaska. NMFS solicits public

comments on the proposed estimates. The National Marine Fisheries Service is required by regulation at 50 CFR 216.72(b) to

publish for review and comment every three years the proposed estimates of annual subsistence needs and a summary of the

preceding three years of harvests by the Aleuts residing on the Pribilof Islands. The harvest regulations were promulgated in

1986 and were initially required to annually estimate the proposed subsistence needs for the communities of St. Paul and St.

George Islands. In order to reduce the reporting and data collection burden the regulations were revised in 1994 to include a 3-

year reporting and harvest quota estimate. The tribal governments of St. George and St. Paul receive grant funding from NMFS

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to report their annual harvest of northern fur seals under section 119 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1151 et seq; 16 USC 1361 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Proposed Rule 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: James Balsiger 

Administrator, Alaska Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

709 West Ninth Street, Juneau, AK 99801

Juneau , AK 99801

Phone: 907 586-7221 

FAX: 907 586-7465

E-Mail: jim.balsiger@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BE05

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Title: Cost Recovery for Amendment 80, Community Development Quota Groundfish and Halibut, American Fisheries Act and

Aleutian Islands Pollock, and the Freezer Longline Coalition Pacific Cod Fisheries

Abstract: NMFS proposes regulations to implement a limited access permit program cost recovery fee for Amendment 80,

Western Alaska Community Development Quota groundfish and halibut, American Fisheries Act and Aleutian Islands Pollock,

and the Pacific Cod Freezer Longline Coalition fisheries management programs in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands. The

purpose of this action is to comply with Section 304(d) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act,

which authorizes and requires NOAA Fisheries to collect fees for limited access permit programs and the Western Alaska

Community Development Quota program. As required by the Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act,

the cost recovery fee may not exceed 3 percent of the ex-vessel value of the fish that are harvested under each program; the

fees collected would be used to recover the actual costs directly related to the management, data collection, and enforcement of

these programs that are incurred by NOAA Fisheries. The cost recovery fees would be collected from representatives for each of

the limited access permit programs and the Western Alaska Community Development Quota program.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq; PL 109-241; PL 109-479

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: Business; Organizations Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: James Balsiger 

Administrator, Alaska Region

Department of Commerce

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

709 West Ninth Street, Juneau, AK 99801

Juneau , AK 99801

Phone: 907 586-7221 

FAX: 907 586-7465

E-Mail: jim.balsiger@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BE06

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Title: Proposed Rule for Steller Sea Lion Protection Measures for the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Groundfish Fisheries off

Alaska

Abstract: The rule revises the Atka mackerel, Pacific cod, and pollock fisheries in the Aleutian Islands subarea to ensure that

the Alaska groundfish fisheries are not likely to cause jeopardy of extinction or adverse modification or destruction of designated

critical habitat for the endangered western distinct population segment of Steller sea lions. This action is also intended to

minimize the economic impact of fishery management measures. Fishery closures, season dates, and harvest restrictions are

revised with this action. The rule also includes a 3 nautical mile closure to groundfish fishing around Kanaga Island/Ship Rock

rookery.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Judicial Measures need to be implemented as ordered U.S. District Court for the

District of Alaska 01/01/2015 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: James Balsiger 

Administrator, Alaska Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

709 West Ninth Street, Juneau, AK 99801

Juneau , AK 99801

Phone: 907 586-7221 

FAX: 907 586-7465

E-Mail: jim.balsiger@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BE13

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Title: List of Fisheries for 2015

Abstract: With this action, NMFS issues a rule to publish the annual List of Fisheries, as required by section 118 of the Marine

Mammal Protection Act. The List of Fisheries for 2015 reflects new information on interactions between commercial fisheries

and marine mammals. NMFS must categorize each commercial fishery on the List of Fisheries into one of three categories

under the Marine Mammal Protection Act based upon the levels of mortality and serious injury of marine mammals that occurs

within each fishery. The categorization of a fishery in the List of Fisheries determines whether participants in that fishery are

subject to certain provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act, such as registration, observer coverage, and take reduction

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plan requirements.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 229 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Donna Wieting 

Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected Resources

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2322 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-AT31

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Title: American Lobster Fishery; Fishing Effort Control Measures to Complement Interstate Lobster Management

Recommendations by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission

Abstract: The action would limit future access in the Lobster Conservation Management Area (Area) 2 and Outer Cape Area

lobster trap fishery based on historic participation criteria, and implement a transferable trap program in Area 2, Area 3, and the

Outer Cape Area as recommended by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. National Marine Fisheries Service

proposes to use the same historic participation data and qualification criteria used by state agencies to qualify state lobstermen

fishing in the state waters of the subject management areas.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 697 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 5101 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 05/10/2005 70 FR 24495 

ANPRM Comment Period End 06/09/2005 

Notice of Public Meeting 05/03/2010 75 FR 23245 

NPRM 06/12/2013 78 FR 35217 

Final Action 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.nero.noaa.gov/StateFedOff Public Comment

URL: www.nero.noaa.gov/nero/comments/index.html

Agency Contact: John K. Bullard 

Northeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gloucester , MA 01930

Phone: 978 281-9287 

E-Mail: john.bullard@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-AV81

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Title: Confidentiality of Information

Abstract: This rule would revise regulations that address confidentiality of information requirements necessary to implement

National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) interpretation of certain provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens Act. The rule would

address the requirement to maintain the confidentiality of observer information, a new exception which allows for the disclosure

of information submitted under catch share programs, and the meaning of business of any person. This rule also seeks to

balance the purpose of the confidentiality mandate with exceptions that authorize disclosure of information to advance fishery

conservation and management, scientific research, enforcement, and transparency in fishery management actions. In addition,

this action is informed by other statutes that NMFS administers including the Endangered Species Act, the Marine Mammal

Protection Act, and the Freedom of Information Act.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 600 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/23/2012 77 FR 30496 

Comment Period Extended 06/16/2012 77 FR 35349 

Correction 07/26/2012 77 FR 43803 

Final Action 07/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Ned Cyr 

Director, Office of Science and Technology

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1315 East-West Highway, Room 12450, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 427-8123 

E-Mail: ned.cyr@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-AV85

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Title: Regulatory Review and Update of National Marine Sanctuary Program Regulations

Abstract: This rulemaking makes several technical revisions to Office of National Marine Sanctuaries regulations, following a

comprehensive review and analysis of those rules. A few minor technical inconsistencies in wording throughout the regulations

were identified that have resulted in confusion and inconsistent application of the regulations among various national marine

sanctuaries in the system. The technical revisions will make the regulations internally consistent and will update language to

current standards consistent with modern regulation drafting guidelines.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

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CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1431 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/28/2013 78 FR 5997 

Final Rule 09/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Meredith Walz Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-3125 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BA78

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Title: Final Policy Interpreting the Phrase 'Significant Portion of Its Range' in the Endangered Species Act's Definitions

Abstract: The National Marine Fisheries Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed a policy for interpreting

"significant portion of its range" under the Endangered Species Act on December 9, 2011. This policy details how the agencies

propose to analyze whether a species is likely to become endangered, or is in danger of extinction throughout all or a

"significant portion of its range," a key element in determining whether a species meets the definitions of threatened or

endangered in the Endangered Species Act species listing process. The purpose of the policy is to provide a consistent

standard that is a permissible reading of the statute and legislative history, while minimizing undesirable policy outcomes, and

fulfilling the purpose of the Endangered Species Act. The two agencies are working together to address and incorporate

comments as appropriate.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 424.02 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice 12/09/2011 76 FR 76987 

NPRM 02/03/2012 77 FR 6138 

Final Action 08/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State; Tribal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related Agencies: Joint : FWS

Agency Contact: Donna Wieting 

Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected Resources

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2322 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BA81

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Title: Revision of Hawaiian Monk Seal Critical Habitat

Abstract: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries is developing a final rule to designate critical

habitat for the Hawaiian monk seal in the main and Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. In response to a 2008 petition from the

Center for Biological Diversity, Kahea, and the Ocean Conservancy to revise Hawaiian monk seal critical habitat, NOAA

Fisheries published a proposed rule in June 2011 to revise Hawaiian monk seal critical habitat by adding critical habitat in the

main Hawaiian Islands and extending critical habitat in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Proposed critical habitat includes

both marine and terrestrial habitats (e.g., foraging areas to 500 meter depth, pupping beaches, etc.). To address public

comments on the proposed rule, NOAA Fisheries is augmenting its prior economic analysis to better describe the anticipated

costs of the designation. NOAA Fisheries is analyzing new tracking data to assess monk seal habitat use in the main Hawaiian

Islands. That may lead to some reduction in foraging area critical habitat for the main Hawaiian Islands to better reflect where

preferred foraging features may be found.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 226 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/02/2011 76 FR 32026 

Notice of Public Meetings 07/14/2011 76 FR 41446 

Other 06/25/2012 77 FR 37867 

Final Action 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business;

Governmental Jurisdictions; Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0648-AX23

Agency Contact: Donna Wieting 

Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected Resources

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2322 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BB30

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Title: Endangered and Threatened Species: Designation of Critical Habitat for Threatened Lower Columbia River Coho Salmon

and Puget Sound Steelhead

Abstract: This action will designate critical habitat for lower Columbia River coho salmon and Puget Sound steelhead, currently

listed as threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. The specific areas proposed for designation in for lower

Columbia River coho include approximately 2,288 mi (3,681 km) of freshwater and estuarine habitat in Oregon and Washington.

The specific areas proposed for designation for Puget Sound steelhead include approximately 1,880 mi (3,026 km) of freshwater

and estuarine habitat in Puget Sound, Washington.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 226 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 to 1544

Legal Deadline: None

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Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/14/2013 78 FR 2725 

Final Action 11/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business;

Governmental Jurisdictions; Organizations Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Donna Wieting 

Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected Resources

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2322 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BB54

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Title: Implementation of the Shark Conservation Act of 2010

Abstract: This action would revise existing regulations for shark finning as required by the Shark Conservation Act of 2010. The

rule would amend regulations to prohibit the possession, transfer and landing of shark fins unless they are naturally attached to

the corresponding carcass, and the landing of shark carcasses without the corresponding fins naturally attached.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 600 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Proposed Rule 05/02/2013 78 FR 25685 

Proposed Rule Correction and Comment Period Extended 06/17/2013 78 FR 36149 

Proposed Rule Comment Period Extended 07/08/2013 78 FR 40687 

Final Action 12/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Alan Risenhoover 

Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Room 13362, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2334 

FAX: 301 713-0596

E-Mail: alan.risenhoover@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BB59

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Title: Extension of Emergency Fishery Closure Due to the Presence of the Toxin that Causes Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning

Abstract: This temporary rule extends a closure of Federal waters. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration determined that

oceanographic conditions and alga sampling data suggest that the northern section of the Temporary Paralytic Shellfish Poison

Closure Area remain closed to the harvest of bivalve molluscan shellfish, with the exception of sea scallop adductor mussels

harvested and shucked at sea, and that the southern area remain closed to the harvest of whole or roe-on scallops. The

regulations contained in the temporary rule, emergency action, first published in 2005, have been subsequently extended

several times at the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The National Marine Fisheries Service is publishing the

regulatory text associated with this closure in this temporary emergency rule in order to ensure that current regulations

accurately reflect the codified text that has been modified and extended numerous times, so that the public is aware of the

regulations being extended.

Priority: Routine and Frequent Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Emergency Action 11/22/2011 76 FR 72125 

Emergency Rule Extension 12/07/2012 77 FR 72994 

Emergency Rule Extension 12/00/2014 

Additional Information: This is a recurring action done annually. This RIN should remain open until the Agency has determined

the emergency conditions no longer exist.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Previously Reported as 0648-AT48

Agency Contact: John K. Bullard 

Northeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gloucester , MA 01930

Phone: 978 281-9287 

E-Mail: john.bullard@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BB81

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Title: Interagency Cooperation--Endangered Species Act of 1973, as Amended; Incidental Take Statements

Abstract: We, the National Marine Fisheries Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (collectively, "the Services"),

propose to amend the regulations governing consultation under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended

(ESA), regarding incidental take statements. The purpose of the proposed changes is to address: (1) the use of surrogates to

express the limit of exempted take, (2) when the take limit may not be an appropriate trigger for reinitiation of formal

consultation during the course of a Federal action, and (3) when deferral of an incidental take exemption is appropriate. The

amendments would provide the Services with greater flexibility in determining the type of take anticipated, and when that take

must be specifically identified. These proposed changes should clarify our regulations for affected Federal action agencies as

well as the public.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 222 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

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Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 09/04/2013 78 FR 54437 

Final Action 07/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Donna Wieting 

Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected Resources

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2322 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC09

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Title: Amendment 7 to the 2006 Consolidated Highly Migratory Species Fishery Management Plan

Abstract: Amendment 7 focuses on bluefin tuna fishery management issues consistent with the need to end overfishing and

rebuild the stock. Measures in draft Amendment 7 address several of the long-standing challenges facing the fishery and will

analyze, among other things, revisiting quota allocations; reducing and accounting for dead discards; adding or modifying

time/area closures or gear-restricted areas; and improving the reporting and monitoring of dead discards and landings in all

categories.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq; 16 USC 971 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice 04/23/2012 77 FR 24161 

Notice 06/08/2012 77 FR 34025 

NPRM 08/21/2013 78 FR 52032 

NPRM Comment Period Extended 09/18/2013 78 FR 57340 

Public Hearing 11/05/2013 78 FR 66327 

NPRM Comment Period Reopened 12/11/2013 78 FR 75327 

Public Hearing 12/26/2013 78 FR 78322 

Final Action 09/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Alan Risenhoover 

Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Room 13362, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2334 

FAX: 301 713-0596

E-Mail: alan.risenhoover@noaa.gov

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Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC12

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Title: Generic Amendment to Several Fishery Management Plans in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Regions to Modify

Federally-Permitted Seafood Dealer Reporting Requirements

Abstract: To better ensure commercial landings of managed fish stocks do not exceed annual catch limits, improvements are

needed to the accuracy, completeness, consistency, and timeliness of data submitted by federally-permitted seafood dealers.

The purpose of the generic amendment is to change the current reporting requirements for those dealers who purchase fish

managed under several of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Fishery Management Council fishery management plans.

Changes are proposed to the current six dealer permits to increase the species that must be reported. Changes are also

proposed to the method and frequency of dealer reporting. This action will aid in achieving the optimum yield from each fishery

while reducing (1) undue socioeconomic harm to dealers and fishermen and (2) administrative burdens to fishery agencies

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice 12/19/2013 78 FR 76807 

NPRM 01/02/2014 79 FR 81 

Final Action 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Roy E. Crabtree 

Southeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

St. Petersburg , FL 33701

Phone: 727 824-5305 

FAX: 727 824-5308

E-Mail: roy.crabtree@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC18

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Title: U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System; Guidelines to Certify and Integrate Non-Federal Assets

Abstract: Program guidelines are being issued pursuant to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's authority to

certify and integrate non-federal assets into the United States Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) under the Integrated

Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 (ICOOS Act). The ICOOS Act authorized the Interagency Ocean

Observation Committee (IOOC) to develop and approve certification criteria establishing eligibility for integration into the IOOS.

These criteria assure that the necessary policies, standards, data, information, and services associated with IOOS are

appropriately established, coordinated, overseen and enforced. The program guidelines described in this action identify the

process and requirements for certifying non-federal assets that meet the IOOC approved criteria, as Regional Information

Coordination Entities (RICEs), and development and implementation of these are not expected to be controversial. When

certified, a RICE is incorporated into the IOOS and for the purposes of determining liability arising from the dissemination and

use of observation data shall be considered part of NOAA, extending specific protection from civil liability.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 996 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 33 USC 3601 to 3610

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Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/02/2013 78 FR 39638 

Final Action 08/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Scott Kuester Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1100 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 427-2443 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC33

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Title: Georges Bank Yellowtail Flounder Emergency Action to Provide a Partial Exemption from Accountability Measures to the

Atlantic Scallop Fishery

Abstract: This action, requested by the New England Fishery Management Council, exempts the Atlantic sea scallop fishery

from any accountability measure for catch of Georges Bank yellowtail flounder exceeding the revised sub-annual catch limit of

156.9 mt up to the initial sub-annual catch limit level of 307.5 mt. By exempting the scallop fleet from accountability measures at

the lower revised 156.9 mt sub-ACL, but maintaining accountability at the 307.5 mt level initially set for the fishing year, there

remains a need for the scallop fleet to mitigate yellowtail flounder catch but to do so within the context of the initial level

established for the fishing year. This specific accountability measure is not needed to comply with Magnuson Stevens Fishery

Conservation and Management Act requirements because there is an accountability measure at the fishery level that remains

unchanged by this proposed action. Any overage of the fishery level ACL is repaid pound-for-pound in a subsequent fishing

year.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 10/01/2012 77 FR 59883 

NPRM Comment Period End 10/31/2012 

Final Action - Withdrawal of the Proposed Rule 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: John K. Bullard 

Northeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gloucester , MA 01930

Phone: 978 281-9287 

E-Mail: john.bullard@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

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Title: Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Precision Strike Weapon and Air-to-Surface Gunnery Training and Testing

Operations at Eglin Air Force Base, FL

Abstract: NMFS received an application from the U.S. Department of the Air Force, Headquarters 96th Air Base Wing for

authorization to take marine mammals, incidental to testing and training activities associated with Precision Strike Weapon and

Air-to-Surface gunnery missions (military readiness activities), at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida from approximately September

2012 to September 2017. The proposed regulations set forth the permissible methods of taking, other means of effecting the

least practicable adverse impact on the affected species or stocks and their habitats (i.e., mitigation), and the requirements

pertaining to the monitoring and reporting of such taking. The proposed regulations, if implemented, and associated Letters of

Authorization issued under NMFS implementing regulations, would authorize incidental take by Level A and Level B harassment

of Atlantic bottlenose dolphin and Atlantic spotted dolphin incidental to Precision Strike Weapon testing and training activities,

and Level B harassment of dwarf and pygmy sperm whales, Atlantic bottlenose and spotted dolphins, pan tropical spotted

dolphin, and spinner dolphin incidental to Air-to-Surface gunnery testing and training operations. Previously, NMFS issued

separate take authorizations under separate statutory provisions for these two activities. The U.S. Air Force complied with the

requirements of the previous Letters of Authorization and Incidental Harassment Authorization issued for these activities, and

zero takes of marine mammals were recorded by the Eglin Air Force Base incidental to these training exercises.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/07/2013 78 FR 26586 

Final Action 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Donna Wieting 

Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected Resources

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2322 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC62

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Title: Modification to the Hired Skipper Regulations for Management of the Individual Fishing Quota Program for the FixedGear Commercial Fisheries for Pacific Halibut and Sablefish in Waters of Alaska

Abstract: This action would amend the hired master regulations of the Individual Fishing Quota Program for the fixed-gear

commercial Pacific halibut and sablefish fisheries in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area and the Gulf of

Alaska. The Individual Fishing Quota Program allows initial recipients of catcher vessel halibut and sablefish quota share to hire

a vessel master to harvest Individual Fishing Quota derived from the quota share. When a hired master fishes an initial

recipients Individual Fishing Quota, the initial recipient is exempt from being onboard the vessel. This action would remove the

owner-onboard exemption to hire a master to harvest Individual Fishing Quota derived from quota share that an initial recipient

received by transfer after February 12, 2010. Between February 12, 2010 and the effective date of this action, initial recipient

quota share transferred into a quota share block of the same category would retain the hired master privilege. After the effective

date of this action, no hired master privilege would be retained on initial recipient quota share consolidated with quota share of

the same category. This action is necessary to maintain a predominantly owner-operated fishery.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

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Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679; 50 CFR 300 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq; 16 USC 773 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 04/26/2013 78 FR 24707 

Final Action 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: James Balsiger 

Administrator, Alaska Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

709 West Ninth Street, Juneau, AK 99801

Juneau , AK 99801

Phone: 907 586-7221 

FAX: 907 586-7465

E-Mail: jim.balsiger@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC76

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Title: Designation of Critical Habitat for the Distinct Population Segments of Yelloweye Rockfish, Canary Rockfish, and

Bocaccio

Abstract: This action proposes to designate critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act for three Distinct Population

Segments of rockfish in the Puget Sound/Georgia Basin: (1) the threatened Distinct Population Segments of yelloweye rockfish ;

(2) the threatened Distinct Population Segments of canary rockfish ; and (3) the endangered Distinct Population Segments of

bocaccio . The proposed specific areas for canary rockfish and bocaccio comprise approximately 505 hectares (1,249 acres) of

marine habitat in Puget Sound. The proposed areas for yelloweye rockfish comprise approximately of 245 hectares (606 acres)

of marine habitat in Puget Sound.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 226 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Statutory 12/15/2012 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/06/2013 78 FR 47635 

Final Action 08/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Donna Wieting 

Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected Resources

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

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Phone: 301 713-2322 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC90

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Title: Amending the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan

Abstract: The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposes to amend the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan.

These changes are designed to address ongoing right, humpback, and fin whale entanglements resulting in serious injury or

mortality. In 2009, the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Team (Team) agreed on a schedule to develop conservation

measures for reducing the risk of serious injury and mortality of large whales that become entangled in vertical lines. In an

August 2012 American Lobster Biological Opinion, NMFS committed to publishing a proposed rule to address vertical line

entanglements in 2013, and to publish a final rule by April 2014. Unlike the broad-scale management approach taken to

address entanglement risks associated with groundlines (rope between trap/pots), the approach for the vertical line rulemaking

will focus on reducing the risk of vertical line entanglements in finer-scale high impact areas. Using fishing gear characterization

data and whale sightings per unit effort data, NMFS developed a model to determine the co-occurrence of fishing gear density

and whale density to serve as a guide in the identification of these high risk areas. Potential measures include: expanding the

gear marking scheme to require larger and more frequent marks along the buoy line; increasing the number of traps per trawl

based on area fished and miles fished from shore in the northeast; establishing several closures in the northeast for trap/pot

fisheries; modifying weak link and breaking strength requirements of buoy lines; and requiring the use of one buoy line with one

trap in the southeast.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 229 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/16/2013 78 FR 42653 

Notice 07/24/2013 78 FR 44536 

Final Action 07/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Donna Wieting 

Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected Resources

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2322 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD09

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Title: Allowing Northeast Multispecies Sector Vessels Access to Year Round Closed Areas

Abstract: This action allows Northeast Multispecies vessels enrolled in a sector to fish in any of three year-round closed areas

on Georges Bank during select times of the 2013 fishing year. This rule allows fishing access for Northeast multispecies sectors

to two portions of the Southern New England Nantucket Lightship Closed Area for the remainder of the 2013 fishing year, under

specified conditions. The intent of this rule is to allow sector vessels increased opportunities to harvest non-groundfish stocks

such as monkfish, dogfish, and skates, while minimizing impacts to overfished groundfish stock such as Georges Bank cod and

yellowtail flounder.

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Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/11/2013 78 FR 41772 

Interim Final Rule 12/16/2013 78 FR 76077 

Final Action 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: John K. Bullard 

Northeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gloucester , MA 01930

Phone: 978 281-9287 

E-Mail: john.bullard@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD20

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Title: Re-Establishing the Sanctuary Nomination Process

Abstract: NOAAs ONMS is announcing that it is re-establishing the sanctuary nomination process and is proposing to amend

its regulations on nominating and evaluating sites for eligibility as national marine sanctuaries. This action would replace the

inactive Sanctuary Evaluation List (SEL) with a new opportunity for local communities and other interested parties to provide

NOAA with robust, criteria-driven proposals for new national marine sanctuaries. To implement this process, NOAA is seeking

public comment on proposed regulatory changes related to sanctuary nomination and designation procedures, and on the

criteria by which the agency would analyze nominations for potential new national marine sanctuaries. Once these criteria have

been made final, NOAA intends to solicit nominations for areas of the marine and Great Lakes environments that satisfy those

criteria, and may be considered for designation as a national marine sanctuary.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1431 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/28/2013 78 FR 38848 

Final Action 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Matt Brookhart 

Acting Division Chief, Conservation Policy and Planning Division

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-3125 

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Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD27

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Title: Designation of Critical Habitat for the Northwest Atlantic Ocean Loggerhead Sea Turtle DPS and the Determination

Regarding Critical Habitat for the North Pacific Ocean Loggerhead DPS

Abstract: This action would designate critical habitat for the Loggerhead sea turtle pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of

1973, as amended. The loggerhead sea turtle was originally listed worldwide as a threatened species on July 28, 1978. No

critical habitat was designated for the loggerhead at that time. On September 22, 2011, NMFS and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife

Service jointly published a final rule revising the loggerheads listing from a single worldwide threatened species to nine Distinct

Population Segments. The two Distinct Population Segments occurring in U.S. jurisdiction are the Northwest Atlantic Ocean

Distinct Population Segment (range defined as north of the equator, south of 60 N. lat., and west of 40 W. long.) and the North

Pacific Ocean Distinct Population Segments (range defined as north of the equator and south of 60 N. lat.). For the 2011 final

listing rule, NMFS and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service found designation of critical habitat to be not determinable. This action

will satisfy the provisions under the Endangered Species Act requiring critical habitat to be designated for these Distinct

Population Segments.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 226 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Statutory 09/22/2012 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/18/2013 78 FR 43006 

Proposed Rule Correction 08/01/2013 78 FR 46563 

Notice 08/21/2013 78 FR 51705 

NPRM Comment Period Reopened 09/30/2013 78 FR 59907 

Public Hearing 11/04/2013 78 FR 65959 

Final Action 07/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Donna Wieting 

Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected Resources

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2322 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD30

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Title: Pacific Coast Groundfish Trawl Rationalization Program Trailing Actions: Permitting Requirements for Observer and

Catch Monitor Providers

Abstract: This action would modify regulations pertaining to certified catch monitors and observers required under the Pacific

Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan. The action specifies permitting requirements for business entities interested in

providing certified observers and catch monitor services, as well as addresses numerous housekeeping measures and updates

observer provider and vessel responsibilities relative to observer safety such that the regulations are consistent with the Coast

Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012. This action affects individuals serving as certified catch monitors and observers,

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business entities that provide certified catch monitors and observers, vessels that are required to carry certified observers, and

shore-based business entities that are required to employ the services of certified catch monitors.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/19/2014 79 FR 9591 

NPRM Comment Period End 03/21/2014 

Final Action 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: William Stelle Jr.

Regional Administrator West Coast Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

7600 Sand Point Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98115

Seattle , WA 98115

Phone: 206 526-6150 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD31

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Title: Pacific Coast Groundfish Trawl Rationalization Program; Second Program Improvement and Enhancement Rule

Abstract: This action implements trailing actions for the Pacific coast groundfish trawl rationalization program in order to further

improve and refine the program. Since implementation of the program in January 2011, the Pacific Fishery Management

Council (Council) and NMFS have developed numerous trailing actions to the program. This action includes multiple

components that either implement original provisions of the program, or increase flexibility or efficiency, or address minor

revisions/clarifications. Implementation of Quota share transfer regulations is also included in this action. The other components

of this action are intended to increase flexibility and efficiency for participants and the Agency, and to make minor clarifications

to the program regulations.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/19/2013 78 FR 43125 

Final Rule 11/15/2013 78 FR 68764 

Correcting Amendment 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business;

Organizations Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0648-BB13

Agency Contact: William Stelle Jr.

Regional Administrator West Coast Region

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Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

7600 Sand Point Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98115

Seattle , WA 98115

Phone: 206 526-6150 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD37

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Title: Modifications to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Trawl Rockfish Conservation Area Boundaries

Abstract: This action would implement recommendations from the Pacific Fishery Management Council to liberalize trawl

Rockfish Conservation Area boundaries for participants in the Pacific Coast groundfish shorebased individual fishing quota

program, beginning November 1, 2013 through the end of 2014. Different trawl Rockfish Conservation Area variations have

been in place since 2002-2003 and are typically adjusted through routine inseason actions to keep overfished fish species

within acceptable catch limits or harvest guidelines. This rule proposes to modify the trawl Rockfish Conservation Area

boundaries, in order to increase access to target species. This rule would increase fishermen's access to their target species

allocations, while allowing the individual accountability inherent in the individual fishing quota program to reduce bycatch. This

action would also increase the flexibility and efficiency for individual fishing quota program participants, and maintain the full

catch accounting requirements of the individual fishing quota program.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 09/13/2013 78 FR 56641 

Final Action 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: William Stelle Jr.

Regional Administrator West Coast Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

7600 Sand Point Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98115

Seattle , WA 98115

Phone: 206 526-6150 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD46

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Title: Western Pacific Pelagic Fisheries; U.S. Territory Catch and Fishing Effort Limits

Abstract: This action would amend the Fishery Ecosystem Plan for Pelagic Fisheries of the Western Pacific Region.

Amendment 7 would establish a management framework and process for specifying fishing catch and effort limits and

accountability measures for pelagic fisheries in the U.S. Pacific territories (American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of

the Northern Mariana Islands). The framework would authorize the government of each territory to allocate a portion of its

specified catch or effort limit to a U.S. fishing vessel or vessels through a specified fishing agreement, and establish criteria,

which a specified fishing agreement must satisfy. The framework also includes measures to ensure accountability for adhering

to fishing catch and effort limits. First, NMFS proposes regulations that would establish a management framework and process

for specifying catch and fishing effort limits and accountability measures for pelagic fisheries in the U.S. Pacific territories

(American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). The framework would authorize the

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government of each territory to allocate a portion of its specified catch or fishing effort limit to a U.S. fishing vessel or vessels

through a specified fishing agreement, and establish criteria which an agreement must satisfy. The framework also includes

measures to ensure accountability for adhering to catch and fishing effort limits. Second, NMFS proposes to specify an annual

limit of 2,000 metric tons (mt) of longline-caught bigeye tuna for each territory, using the process described in the proposed rule.

A territory would be allowed to allocate up to 1,000 mt of that limit annually to a U.S. longline fishing vessel or vessels identified

in a specified fishing agreement. NMFS would monitor, attribute, and restrict catches of longline-caught bigeye tuna, including

catches made by vessels identified in a specified fishing agreement.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 665 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice 12/30/2013 78 FR 79388 

NPRM 01/08/2014 79 FR 1354 

NPRM Comment Period End 02/24/2014 

Final Action 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Michael Tosatto 

Regional Administrator for the Pacific Islands Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 96814

Honolulu , HI 96814

Phone: 808 944-2281 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD50

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Title: Framework Adjustment 8 to the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan

Abstract: Framework 8 announces several changes to facilitate the operation of the butterfish discard cap on the longfin squid

fishery. The alternatives proposed in Framework 8 would allocate the butterfish discard cap among the Trimesters in the same

percentages used for the trimester allocations for longfin squid In addition, Framework 8 would allow NMFS to transfer, in either

direction, a certain amount of unused quota between the butterfish landing allocation and the discard cap on the longfin squid

fishery. This would occur near the end of the year, in order to optimally utilize the butterfish that is available for fishing each

year.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/31/2014 79 FR 5364 

NPRM Comment Period End 03/03/2014 

Final Action 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

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Agency Contact: John K. Bullard 

Northeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gloucester , MA 01930

Phone: 978 281-9287 

E-Mail: john.bullard@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD51

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Title: Designation of an Experimental Population of Spring-Run Chinook Salmon in the Okanogan River Subbasin in

Washington State Under Section 10(j) of the Endangered Species Act

Abstract: This action designated an experimental population of Spring-run Chinook salmon in the Okanogan River subbasin in

Washington State, under Section 10(j) of the Endangered Species Act. The designation will be for a non-essential population,

and include proposed protective regulations. The Upper Columbia River spring-run Chinook salmon evolutionarily significant unit

(ESU) was listed as endangered in 1999. Salmon from this ESU spawn in three river subbasins in eastern Washington State. A

fourth population historically inhabited the Okanogan River subbasin, but was extirpated due to overfishing, hydropower

development, and habitat degradation. The recovery plan for this ESU identifies re-establishment of a population in the

Okanogan River basin as a recovery action.NMFS received a request from the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

(Tribe) to designate a non-essential experimental population of Upper Columbia River Chinook salmon. This population would

be established in the Okanogan River subbasin using excess hatchery-reared fish from the neighboring Methow River subbasin.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1539 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 10/24/2013 78 FR 63439 

Final Action 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Donna Wieting 

Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected Resources

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2322 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD52

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Title: Management Measures for Fishing Years 2014-2016 Tropical Tunas in the Eastern Pacific Ocean

Abstract: This rule would implement the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commissions Resolution requiring that the United

States restrict the catch of bigeye tuna in the longline fishery, and the effort in the purse seine fishery in the eastern Pacific

Ocean, in each of the years 2014, 2015, and 2016 to prevent overfishing of bigeye and yellowfin tuna. Overall, the expected

impacts on bigeye tuna and other living marine resources from this action are expected to be beneficial, because they would

implement a landings limit on bigeye tuna and purse seine closure periods where they currently do not exist. This action is likely

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to have negligible economic impacts because: (i) the longline fishery based out of Hawaii operates primarily outside the InterAmerican Tropical Tuna Commission Convention Area, (ii) based on historical data, NMFS predicts the 500-mt quota on bigeye

tuna is not likely to be reached; and (iii) as for the purse seine closure, currently only five U.S. vessels of class 4 or greater fish

in the Convention Area, all of which are capable of fishing outside of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission Convention

Area.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/05/2014 79 FR 6876 

Correction 02/11/2014 79 FR 8150 

Final Action 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: William Stelle Jr.

Regional Administrator West Coast Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

7600 Sand Point Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98115

Seattle , WA 98115

Phone: 206 526-6150 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD54

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Title: Implementation of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission Resolution to Establish a Vessel Monitoring System

Program in the Eastern Pacific Ocean

Abstract: This rule would implement the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commissions Resolution intended to require owners

and operators of tuna-fishing vessels to have installed, activate, carry and operate vessel monitoring system units (also known

as mobile transmitting units).This regulation would apply to owners and operators of tuna-fishing vessels 24 meters or more in

length, operating in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The vessel monitoring system units would have to be type-approved, and

authorize the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission and NMFS to receive and relay transmissions (also called position

reports) from the vessel monitoring system unit. Vessel monitoring systems may enhance the safety of some vessels by allowing

the vessels location to be tracked, which could assist in rescue efforts. This regulation would apply to commercial vessels and

would not apply to recreational or charter vessels. This rule would apply to approximately seventy-four vessels, however,

roughly thirty-eight of these vessels are already subject to vessel monitoring system requirements under the Western and

Central Pacific Fisheries Commission. Due to the relatively small number of vessels affected, this rule is not expected to garner

public opposition or congressional interest.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 951 et seq; 16 USC 971 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/06/2014 79 FR 7152 

Correction 02/25/2014 79 FR 10465 

Final Action 06/00/2014 

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: William Stelle Jr.

Regional Administrator West Coast Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

7600 Sand Point Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98115

Seattle , WA 98115

Phone: 206 526-6150 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD55

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Title: Implementation of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission Resolution to Adopt Conservation and Management

Measures for Pacific Bluefin Tuna in the Eastern Pacific Ocean

Abstract: This action proposes regulations adopted by the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission that would place a limit

on commercial harvests of Pacific bluefin tuna in the eastern Pacific Ocean in 2014. The Inter-American Tropical Tuna

Commission resolution imposes an international aggregate catch limit of 5,000 metric tons for commercial fleets in the Eastern

Pacific Ocean and, as in past years, the Resolution allows a minimum of 500 metric tons for nations such as the United States

that have historically fished Pacific bluefin tuna in the Eastern Pacific Ocean but do not harvest large amounts. The rule is

expected to have a beneficial impact on Pacific bluefin tuna and other living marine resources since it would extend catch limits

currently set to expire December 31, 2013. This rule is likely to have negligible economic impacts because the U.S. fleets that

catch Pacific bluefin tuna have not caught more than 500 metric tons of bluefin in more than a decade.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 951 et seq; 16 USC 971 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/10/2014 79 FR 1810 

NPRM Comment Period End 02/10/2014 

Final Action 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

Agency Contact: William Stelle Jr.

Regional Administrator West Coast Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

7600 Sand Point Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98115

Seattle , WA 98115

Phone: 206 526-6150 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD60

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Title: Revisions to Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary Regulations

Abstract: The regulations would be revised to clarify the prohibition on anchoring, and add an exemption to allow the use of

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small, temporary marker buoys in the Sanctuary.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: National Marine Sanctuaries Act

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/10/2013 78 FR 74046 

Final Action 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Helene Scalliet Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-7281 

E-Mail: helene.scalliet@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD65

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Title: 2014 Specifications and Management Measures for the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries

Abstract: This action establishes catch levels and associated management measures for the 2014 fishing year for species

managed under the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan. The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management

Council reaffirmed the 3-year catch level recommendations for Illex squid and longfin squid (2012-2014), and for Atlantic

mackerel (2013-2015), so no changes are proposed for catch levels for those species. The proposed action would: increase the

butterfish ABC by 8 percent, and the butterfish landings limit by 24 percent, compared to 2013; set a 236 mt cap on river herring

and shad catch in the mackerel fishery; raise the post-closure possession limit for longfin squid to 10,000 lb for vessels targeting

Illex squid; and change the butterfish Phase 3 trip limit to 600 lb (from 500 lb) for longfin squid/butterfish moratorium permit

holders to make it consistent with the incidental butterfish trip limit.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/10/2014 79 FR 1813 

NPRM Comment Period End 02/10/2014 

Final Action 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: John K. Bullard 

Northeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gloucester , MA 01930

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Phone: 978 281-9287 

E-Mail: john.bullard@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD66

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Title: Modifications to Identification Markings on Fishing Gear Marker Buoys

Abstract: This rule would eliminate the requirement that buoys marking the location of commercial fishing gear be marked with

the vessels name, in addition to a vessel identification number. Current regulations require buoy markings to make it possible to

identify the vessel from which the gear was deployed. Experience shows that it is not necessary to mark buoys with both the

vessels name and Federal fisheries permit number. While one vessel may share the same name as another vessel, vessel

identification numbers are exclusive and unique to the recipient vessel. The purpose of this action is to reduce regulatory

burdens by eliminating the requirement to mark buoys with the vessels name, and will reduce costs to vessel owners by

reducing the labor and materials needed to mark buoys.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq; 16 USC 3631 et seq; 16 USC 773 et seq; PL 108-447

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/03/2014 79 FR 381 

NPRM Comment Period End 02/03/2014 

Final Action 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: James Balsiger 

Administrator, Alaska Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

709 West Ninth Street, Juneau, AK 99801

Juneau , AK 99801

Phone: 907 586-7221 

FAX: 907 586-7465

E-Mail: jim.balsiger@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD70

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Title: Adjustments to 2014 Annual Catch Limits for the Atlantic Herring Fishery

Abstract: This action would apply herring carryover and overages from fishing year 2012 to fishing year 2014. This action

proposes the 2014 sub-annual catch limit for Area 1B would be 3,016 mt (reduced from 4,600 mt), the sub-ACL for Area 2

would be 29,664 mt (reduced from 30,000 mt), the sub-annual catch limit for Area 3 would be 40,675 mt (reduced from 42,000

mt) and the sub-annual catch limit for Area 1A would be 33,967 mt (increased from 31,200 mt). The reduction of the sub-annual

catch limits in Areas 1B, 2, and 3 and the increase of the sub-annual catch limit for in Area 1A are not controversial, as this

procedure was explained in the rulemakings for Amendment 4 and Framework 2 to the Atlantic Herring Fishery Management

Plan.

Priority: Routine and Frequent Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

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Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/22/2013 78 FR 70009 

NPRM Comment Period End 12/09/2013 

Final Action 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0648-BD17

Agency Contact: John K. Bullard 

Northeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gloucester , MA 01930

Phone: 978 281-9287 

E-Mail: john.bullard@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD72

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Title: List of Fisheries for 2014

Abstract: NMFS proposes changes to the list of marine mammals involved in fishery interactions, the number of

vessels/persons currently in each fishery, and other administrative changes for the 2014 LList of Fisheries, pursuant to section

118 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act. The proposed changes would help NOAA Fisheries compile data on incidental

mortality and serious injury in several fisheries as well as to work with fishers to develop strategies to reduce takes of marine

mammals in fishing gear.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 229 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/06/2013 78 FR 73477 

Final Action 05/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Donna Wieting 

Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected Resources

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2322 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD75

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Title: Pacific Coast Whiting Fishery for 2014

Abstract: The rule would be issued consistent with a regulatory framework that was established in 1996 to routinely implement

the Washington coastal Indian tribes treaty rights to harvest Pacific Coast groundfish. The rule would establish a Pacific whiting

tribal allocation for 2014. The final rule for Pacific whiting in 2014 will include the tribal allocation as well as final allocations to

the non-tribal sector.

Priority: Routine and Frequent Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/28/2014 79 FR 11385 

NPRM Comment Period End 03/31/2014 

Final Action 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: William Stelle Jr.

Regional Administrator West Coast Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

7600 Sand Point Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98115

Seattle , WA 98115

Phone: 206 526-6150 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD82

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Title: Pacific Halibut Fisheries; Catch Sharing Plan

Abstract: Each year, the Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) reviews and receives public comment on its Pacific

Halibut Catch Sharing Plan (Plan) to determine whether revisions are needed to achieve management objectives for any of the

West Coast halibut fisheries. For 2014 and beyond, the Council has recommended minor changes to the portion of the Plan

covering the allocations and sport fisheries. For the Washington north coast subarea sport fishery the recommended changes

clarify the season structure and remove the provisions for a nearshore fishery. For the Columbia River subarea sport fishery the

recommended changes revise the days of the week the fishery is open and modify the subarea allocation to provide for a new

nearshore fishery within the subarea. For the Oregon central coast subarea sport fishery the changes include modifying the

nearshore fishery. For the South of Humbug Mountain subarea, the recommended changes include breaking the subarea into

separate subareas for Southern Oregon and California, and allocating catch to these subareas from existing allocations. These

recommended changes to the Plan are implemented through the annual regulations. The annual regulations will also include the

2014 halibut quota for the West Coast fisheries as recommended by the International Pacific Halibut Commission.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 773 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/06/2014 79 FR 7156 

NPRM Comment Period End 02/21/2014 

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Final Action 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: Federal; State; Tribal

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: William Stelle Jr.

Regional Administrator West Coast Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

7600 Sand Point Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98115

Seattle , WA 98115

Phone: 206 526-6150 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD84

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Title: Extension and Expansion of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning Closed Areas

Abstract: This emergency action closed waters to the harvest and possession of gastropods due to the presence of the toxin

that causes paralytic shellfish poisoning. In addition, this action also extended paralytic shellfish poisoning closure areas that

were initially implemented in 2005 for another year, through December 31, 2014, and may need to be extended in future

actions. The closure was initially implemented in response to a request from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration due to the

presence of toxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning. Shellfish contaminated with the toxin, if eaten in large enough

quantity, can cause illness or death.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Emergency Rule 12/27/2013 78 FR 78783 

Emergency Rule Extension 12/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: John K. Bullard 

Northeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gloucester , MA 01930

Phone: 978 281-9287 

E-Mail: john.bullard@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD87

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Title: Temporary Rule Through Emergency Action to Revise Annual Catch Limits and Accountability Measures for Blueline

Tilefish and the Deep-Water Complex in the South Atlantic Region

Abstract: In October 2013, NMFS determined the blueline tilefish stock in the South Atlantic is experiencing overfishing and is

overfished. As mandated by Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, NMFS and the Council must

prepare and implement a plan amendment and regulations to end overfishing immediately and rebuild the stock by December 6,

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2015. The Council and NMFS, through actions in a future amendment, plan to implement a rebuilding plan and management

actions to end overfishing and rebuild the blueline tilefish stock. In the interim, NMFS will publish an emergency rule to

implement temporary annual catch limits and accountability measures for blueline tilefish, and modify the current annual catch

limits and accountability measures for the deep-water complex. The goal of this action is to minimize future adverse biological

effects to the blueline tilefish stock, and the socio-economic effects to fishermen and fishing communities that utilize the blueline

tilefish, while a permanent rulemaking designed to end overfishing and rebuild the stock is developed.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Roy E. Crabtree 

Southeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

St. Petersburg , FL 33701

Phone: 727 824-5305 

FAX: 727 824-5308

E-Mail: roy.crabtree@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD95

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Title: Identification and Certification of Nations; Notification of Effective Date of Collection-of-Information Requirements

Abstract: In two previous rulemakings, NMFS established procedures for identification and certification of nations to address

illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing activities, bycatch of protected living marine resources and unsustainable catch of

shark species in international fisheries. Nations whose fishing vessels engage in illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing,

bycatch of protected living marine resources, or unsustainable shark fishing are identified in a biennial report to Congress.

NMFS must subsequently certify whether identified nations have taken appropriate corrective action with respect to the activities

of its fishing vessels. This final rule notifies the public that the collection-of-information requirement associated with

documentation of admissibility have been approved by OMB and are effective. No changes to the previously established

procedures for the identification and certification of nations, or for the imposition of trade sanctions, are made in this rule.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 902 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 44 USC 350 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

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international interest.

Related RINs: Related to 0648-AV51;Related to 0648-BA89

Agency Contact: Christopher Rogers 

Division Chief

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-9090 Extension: 117

FAX: 301 713-9106

E-Mail: christopher.rogers@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BE02

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Title: Administrative Updates to Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument Regulations

Abstract: The offices of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument have moved. This direct to final rulemaking

updates the regulations with the corrected addresses.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 404 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 431 et seq; 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Direct Final Rule 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Meredith Walz Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1315 East-West Hwy, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-7288 

E-Mail: meredith.walz@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-AU01

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Title: Resource Agency Hearings and Alternatives Development Procedures in Hydropower Licenses

Abstract: National Marine Fisheries Service, the Department of the Interior, and the Department of Agriculture are jointly

revising the procedures they established in their November 2005 interim final rules for expedited hydropower trial-type hearings

and alternative fishway prescriptions pursuant to the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Under that act, hydropower companies may

challenge National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration Fisheries fishway prescriptions in trial-type hearings and can suggest

alternative fishway prescriptions. The rules are being published as interim final rules with the opportunity for public comment

partly in response to a request by interested parties to provide their input on how the rules could be improved based on their

experiences over the past few years.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 221 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

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Legal Authority: 16 USC 791(a); 16 USC 797(e); 16 USC 811

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Interim Final Rule 11/17/2005 70 FR 69804 

2nd Interim Final Rule 05/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0596-AC42;

Related to 1094-AA51 Related Agencies: Joint: OHA;Joint: USDA

Agency Contact: Frederick Sutter 

Director, Office of Habitat Conservation

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1315 East-West Hwy, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 703-2325 

E-Mail: buck.sutter@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-AY96

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Title: 4(d) Protective Regulations for the Gulf of Maine Distinct Population Segment of Atlantic Sturgeon

Abstract: National Marine Fisheries Service has determined that the Gulf of Maine Distinct Population Segment of Atlantic

sturgeon is at risk of becoming endangered in the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range. This

action would establish protective regulations for the Gulf of Maine Distinct Population Segment of Atlantic sturgeon under

section 4(d) of the Endangered Species Act.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq; 16 USC 1531-1543

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/10/2011 76 FR 34023 

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Comment Period End 08/09/2011 

Interim Final Rule 11/19/2013 78 FR 69310 

Final Action 12/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: Yes

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Donna Wieting 

Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected Resources

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2322 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BB16

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Title: Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Columbia River Crossing Project,

Washington and Oregon

Abstract: Pursuant to Section 101(a)(5)(A) of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)(16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), the

National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), upon application from Columbia River Crossing (CRC), plans to issue proposed

regulations to govern the unintentional taking of marine mammals, by harassment, incidental to construction and demolition

activities in the Columbia River and North Portland Harbor, Washington and Oregon, in association with bridge construction. The

proposed regulations will set forth the permissible methods of taking, other means of effecting the least practicable adverse

impact on the affected species or stocks and their habitats (i.e., mitigation), and the requirements pertaining to the monitoring

and reporting of such taking. Letters of Authorization (LOAs) issued under the regulations would authorize the take of marine

mammals incidental to construction and demolition for a five-year period.CRC is proposing a multimodal transportation project

along a five-mile section of the Interstate 5 (I-5) corridor connecting Vancouver, Washington, and Portland, Oregon. As a

component of this project, CRC proposes: 1) replacement of the existing Columbia River bridges with two new structures; 2)

widening of the existing North Portland Harbor bridge, and construction of three new structures across the harbor; and 3)

demolition of existing Columbia River bridges.

Priority: Routine and Frequent Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 217 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 04/19/2012 77 FR 23548 

Final Action 12/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Donna Wieting 

Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected Resources

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2322 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BB64

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Title: International Fisheries; Western and Central Pacific Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species; High Seas Transshipment

Prohibitions

Abstract: Pursuant to the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention Implementation Act, the Secretary of Commerce is

authorized to implement regulations to carry out the obligations of the United States under the Western and Central Pacific

Fisheries Convention (Convention), including the implementation of decisions of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries

Commission (Commission). At its Sixth Regular Session, in December 2009, the Commission adopted provisions for

transshipments of highly migratory species (HMS) fish in the Commission's area of competence, including a provision that

requires Commission members to prohibit vessels (other than purse seine vessels, which are prohibited from transshipping

anywhere at sea) flying their flags from transshipping on the high seas in the Convention Area, subject to certain considerations.

This rulemaking would implement the Commission's decision on high seas transshipments.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 6901 et seq

Legal Deadline: Pursuant to the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention Implementation Act, the Secretary of

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Commerce is authorized to implement the decisions of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (Commission).

The Commission decision to be implemented through this rulemaking includes provisions that went into effect in 2010, which

requires an effective date for this rule as soon as possible to satisfy belated U.S. international obligations.

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Effective date of rule; See overall description of deadline section below 05/00/2012 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 02/15/2012 77 FR 8758 

NPRM 05/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0648-BA85

Agency Contact: Michael Tosatto 

Regional Administrator for the Pacific Islands Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 96814

Honolulu , HI 96814

Phone: 808 944-2281 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BB71

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Title: Address Harbor Seal Disturbance at Glacial Sites in Alaska

Abstract: The National Marine Fisheries Service is considering whether to propose regulations to limit vessel disturbance to

harbor seals and protect glacially associated harbor seal habitats in Alaska used for pupping, nursing, resting and molting. The

scope of this advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) encompasses the activities of any person or vessel that may

diminish the value of essential glacial habitats for harbor seals, result in the unauthorized taking of harbor seals, or cause

detrimental individual- or population-level impacts. NMFS requests information and comments on whether, and if so, what type

of, conservation measures, regulations, or other measures would be appropriate to protect harbor seals from the effects of

vessel activity in glacial habitats. Any recommendations received in response to this ANPR will be considered prior to any

proposed rulemaking.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 03/12/2013 78 FR 15669 

Next Stage Undetermined 12/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: James Balsiger 

Administrator, Alaska Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

709 West Ninth Street, Juneau, AK 99801

Juneau , AK 99801

Phone: 907 586-7221 

FAX: 907 586-7465

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E-Mail: jim.balsiger@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC45

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Title: Designate Critical Habitat for the Hawaiian Insular False Killer Whale Distinct Population Segment

Abstract: The proposed action, if approved, would designate critical habitat for the Hawaiian insular false killer whale distinct

population segment, pursuant to section 4 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Proposed critical habitat would only be

designated in the main Hawaiian Islands as the Hawaiian insular false killer whales range is restricted from nearshore out to 140

km from the main Hawaiian Islands. Impacts from the designation stem mainly from Federal agencies requirement to consult

with National Marine Fisheries Service, under section 7 of the ESA, to insure that any action they carry out, permit (authorize),

or fund will not result in the destruction or adverse modification of critical habitat of a listed species.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 226 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1533

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Statutory Proposed critical habitat rule for the Hawaiian insular false killer whale 06/11/2013 

Other Statutory Final critical habitat rule for the Hawaiian insular false killer whale 12/11/2013 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Donna Wieting 

Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected Resources

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2322 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD32

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Title: Comprehensive Fishery Management Plan for Puerto Rico

Abstract: This comprehensive Puerto Rico Fishery Management Plan will incorporate, and modify as needed, Federal fisheries

management measures presently included in each of the existing species-based U.S. Caribbean Fishery Management Plans

(Spiny Lobster, Reef Fish, Coral, and Queen Conch Fishery Management Plans) as those measures pertain to Puerto Rico

exclusive economic zone waters. The goal of this action is to create a Fishery Management Plan tailored to the specific fishery

management needs of Puerto Rico. If approved, this new Puerto Rico Fishery Management Plan, in conjunction with similar

comprehensive Fishery Management Plans being developed for each of St. Croix and St. Thomas/St. John, will replace the

Spiny Lobster, Reef Fish, Coral and Queen Conch Fishery Management Plans presently governing the commercial and

recreational harvest in U.S. Caribbean exclusive economic zone waters.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

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Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Roy E. Crabtree 

Southeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

St. Petersburg , FL 33701

Phone: 727 824-5305 

FAX: 727 824-5308

E-Mail: roy.crabtree@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD33

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Title: Comprehensive Fishery Management Plan for St. Croix

Abstract: This comprehensive St. Croix Fishery Management Plan will incorporate, and modify as needed, federal fisheries

management measures presently included in each of the existing species-based U.S. Caribbean Fishery Management Plans

(Spiny Lobster, Reef Fish, Coral, and Queen Conch Fishery Management Plans) as those measures pertain to St. Croix

exclusive economic zone waters. The goal of this action is to create a Fishery Management Plan tailored to the specific fishery

management needs of St. Croix. If approved, this new St. Croix Fishery Management Plan, in conjunction with similar

comprehensive Fishery Management Plans being developed for each of Puerto Rico and St. Thomas/St. John, will replace the

Spiny Lobster, Reef Fish, Coral and Queen Conch Fishery Management Plans presently governing the commercial and

recreational harvest in U.S. Caribbean exclusive economic zone waters.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Roy E. Crabtree 

Southeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

St. Petersburg , FL 33701

Phone: 727 824-5305 

FAX: 727 824-5308

E-Mail: roy.crabtree@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

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Title: Comprehensive Fishery Management Plan for St. Thomas/St. John

Abstract: This comprehensive St. Thomas/St. John Fishery Management Plan will incorporate, and modify as needed, federal

fisheries management measures presently included in each of the existing species-based U.S. Caribbean Fishery Management

Plans (Spiny Lobster, Reef Fish, Coral, and Queen Conch Fishery Management Plans) as those measures pertain to St.

Thomas/St. John exclusive economic zone waters. The goal of this action is to create a Fishery Management Plan tailored to

the specific fishery management needs of St. Thomas/St. John. If approved, this new St. Thomas/St. John Fishery Management

Plan, in conjunction with similar comprehensive Fishery Management Plans being developed for each of St. Croix and Puerto

Rico, will replace the Spiny Lobster, Reef Fish, Coral and Queen Conch Fishery Management Plans presently governing the

commercial and recreational harvest in U.S. Caribbean exclusive economic zone waters.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Roy E. Crabtree 

Southeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

St. Petersburg , FL 33701

Phone: 727 824-5305 

FAX: 727 824-5308

E-Mail: roy.crabtree@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD77

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Title: Regulatory Amendment 17 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic

Region

Abstract: The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council and NMFS implemented eight deepwater marine protected areas

through Amendment 14 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region. The

marine protected areas were implemented to protect deepwater snapper-grouper species and their habitat. Through Regulatory

Amendment 17, the Council is considering modifications to existing marine protected areas and the addition of new marine

protected areas. The Councils goal is to further reduce bycatch mortality of speckled hind and warsaw grouper and increase

protection to their deepwater habitat.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/00/2015 

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Roy E. Crabtree 

Southeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

St. Petersburg , FL 33701

Phone: 727 824-5305 

FAX: 727 824-5308

E-Mail: roy.crabtree@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-AW22

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Title: Marine Mammal Protection Act Stranding Regulation Revisions

Abstract: National Marine Fisheries Service intends to clarify the requirements and procedures for responding to stranded

marine mammals and for determining the disposition of rehabilitated marine mammals, which includes the procedures for the

placement of non-releasable animals and for authorizing the retention of releasable rehabilitated marine mammals for scientific

research, enhancement, or public display.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 216 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1379; 16 USC 1382; 16 USC 1421

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 01/31/2008 73 FR 5786 

Final Action Comment Period Extended 03/28/2008 73 FR 16617 

No Further Action 02/01/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Governmental

Jurisdictions; Organizations Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Split From 0648-AV82 Related Agencies: Common: DOC

Agency Contact: Donna Wieting 

Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected Resources

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2322 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-AY26

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Title: Amendment 14 to the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan

Abstract: The purpose of Amendment 14 is primarily to minimize river herring and shad bycatch in the Atlantic mackerel

fishery, and implement an effective program for monitoring river herring and shad bycatch in the Mackerel, Squid and Butterfish

fisheries. This action implements measures to expand reporting requirements for permit holders, increase at-sea observer

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coverage, and establish a mortality cap on river herring and shad in the mackerel fishery. This action is being taken because

there is concern about the status of river herring and shad stocks throughout their ranges, and a push to reduce all sources of

stock mortality, including fishing mortality.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice of Intent 06/09/2010 75 FR 32745 

Notice of Availability 08/12/2013 78 FR 48852 

NPRM 08/29/2013 78 FR 53404 

NPRM Comment Period End 10/11/2013 

Final Action 02/24/2014 79 FR 10029 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: John K. Bullard 

Northeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gloucester , MA 01930

Phone: 978 281-9287 

E-Mail: john.bullard@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-AY47

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Title: Amendment 5 to the Atlantic Herring Fishery Management Plan

Abstract: The purpose of Amendment 5 is to minimize bycatch in the Atlantic herring fishery, and improve the collection of

real-time catch data. Amendment 5 increases observer coverage, improves at-sea sampling, includes measures to reduce net

slippage, and includes measures to address bycatch. This action is being taken to more accurately characterize Atlantic herring

landings, minimize and monitor bycatch of river herring in the Atlantic herring fishery, and to improve monitoring of Atlantic

herring fishing activity in groundfish closed areas.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Supplemental Notice of Intent 12/28/2009 74 FR 68576 

Notice of Availability 04/22/2013 78 FR 23733 

NPRM 06/03/2013 78 FR 33020 

Final Action 02/13/2014 79 FR 8785 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business;

Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal; State

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

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Related RINs: Split From 0648-AW75

Agency Contact: John K. Bullard 

Northeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gloucester , MA 01930

Phone: 978 281-9287 

E-Mail: john.bullard@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-AY63

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Title: Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Operation of Offshore Oil and Gas

Facilities in the U.S. Beaufort Sea

Abstract: In November 2009, National Marine Fisheries Service received an application from BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc.

(BPXA) for the promulgation of regulations and subsequent issuance of letters of authorization to take individuals of six species

of marine mammals incidental to operation of offshore oil and gas facilities in the U.S. Beaufort Sea, Alaska, over the course of

five years. The likely or possible impacts of the planned offshore oil and gas developments at BPXA's facility on marine

mammals involve both non-acoustic and acoustic effects. Potential non-acoustic effects could result from the physical presence

of personnel, structures and equipment, construction or maintenance activities, and the occurrence of oil spills. Petroleum

development and associated activities in marine waters introduce sound into the environment, produced by island construction,

maintenance, and drilling, as well as vehicles operating on the ice, vessels, aircraft, generators, production machinery, gas

flaring, and camp operations. BPXA requested authorization to take six marine mammal species by harassment and also

requests lethal takes of one pinniped species. This rule authorized the take by Level B harassment of all six species, and the

take by injury or mortality of ringed seals.

Priority: Routine and Frequent Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 217 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice of Receipt 03/17/2010 75 FR 12734 

Comment Period End 04/16/2010 

NPRM 07/06/2011 76 FR 39706 

NRPM Comment Period End 08/05/2011 

Final Action 12/12/2013 78 FR 75488 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Donna Wieting 

Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected Resources

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2322 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-AY87

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Title: Withdrawal of the Emergency Rule to Close a Portion of Federal Waters in the Gulf of Mexico in Response to the

Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

Abstract: An oil spill occurred on April 23, 2010, in the Gulf of Mexico, approximately 50 miles off of the Louisiana coast. At

the time of this rulemaking, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimated that oil leaking from the incident site

may have be as much as 5,000 barrels a day or more. Several agencies responded to the oil spill, and conducted clean-up

activities in the vicinity. To prevent interference with safety personnel, an emergency rule was necessary to close the Federal

Waters to all fishing activities near the incident site and the oil slick. The circumstances that created the need for emergency

short-term fishing closures no longer exist. The National Marine Fisheries Service and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

have determined that seafood from all previously closed areas of the Gulf Exclusive Economic Zone due to the oil spill is safe

for human consumption. Therefore, NMFS has withdrawn the emergency regulations that established a protocol for closing and

reopening portions of the Gulf, South Atlantic, and Caribbean exclusive economic zones that were or could potentially be

affected by the oil spill.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

1st Interim Final Rule Effective 05/03/2010 

1st Emergency Rule 05/06/2010 75 FR 24822 

2nd Emergency Rule 05/12/2010 75 FR 26679 

2nd Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 05/17/2010 

1st Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 06/11/2010 

Withdrawal of Regulations 02/24/2014 79 FR 10028 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Roy E. Crabtree 

Southeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

St. Petersburg , FL 33701

Phone: 727 824-5305 

FAX: 727 824-5308

E-Mail: roy.crabtree@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-AY90

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Title: Withdrawal of the Emergency Action to Close Portions of Federal Waters in the Gulf of Mexico to Fishing Activities in

Response to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

Abstract: On April 20, 2010, an incident involving a deepwater drilling platform occurred approximately 51 miles southeast of

Venice, Louisiana. Due to the inherent dangers associated with this emergency situation, for both the public and the response

personnel, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) promulgated emergency regulations to restrict fishing activities in

portions of the exclusive economic zone affected by the oil spill. NMFS anticipated a potential need to adjust the spatial and

temporal boundaries of the closed area as conditions change to the extent of the oil pollution. Alternatives evaluated in the

environmental assessment include a no action alternative to allow status quo fishing activities in the exclusive economic zone,

and an alternative to restrict fishing activities in portions of the exclusive economic zone affected by the oil spill. The

circumstances that created the need for emergency short-term fishing closures no longer exist. NMFS and the U.S. Food and

Drug Administration have determined that seafood from all previously closed areas of the Gulf Exclusive Economic Zone due to

the oil spill is safe for human consumption. Therefore, NMFS has withdrawn the emergency regulations that established a

protocol for closing and reopening portions of the Gulf, South Atlantic, and Caribbean exclusive economic zones that were or

could potentially be affected by the oil spill.

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Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Temporary Rule; Emergency Action 1 05/14/2010 75 FR 27217 

Temporary Rule; Emergency Action 2 08/18/2010 75 FR 50934 

Temporary Rule; Emergency Action 3 12/01/2010 75 FR 74648 

Temporary Rule; Emergency Action 4 12/08/2010 75 FR 76300 

Withdrawal of Regulations 02/24/2014 79 FR 10028 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0648-AY87

Agency Contact: Roy E. Crabtree 

Southeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

St. Petersburg , FL 33701

Phone: 727 824-5305 

FAX: 727 824-5308

E-Mail: roy.crabtree@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BA36

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Title: National Appeals Office Rules of Procedure

Abstract: This rule established procedures for the National Marine Fisheries Service National Appeals Office to adjudicate

appeals in compliance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (the Magnuson-Stevens Act)

and other applicable law. The intent of the rule was to establish procedural rules for the operation of a national appeals office

that can adjudicate appeals required by the Magnuson-Stevens Act, as well as appeals under other programs or statutes. Those

appeals concern the public's interest in Limited Access Privilege Programs and other programs. The procedures in the rule

provide support for a consistent and fair process to resolve disputes members of the public may have with the agency. The

procedures also support agency action to self-correct errors in its decisionmaking.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 906 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/08/2012 77 FR 33980 

NPRM Comment Period End 07/09/2012 

Final Action 02/06/2014 79 FR 7056 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Donna Rivelli 

Acting Director, Office of Management and Budget

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Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1315 East-West Hwy, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 327-8795 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BA37

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Title: Regulatory Amendment to Implement a Halibut Catch Sharing Plan for International Pacific Halibut Commission Area 2C

and Area 3A

Abstract: This regulation implemented a catch sharing plan for the commercial and guided (charter) sport fisheries for Pacific

halibut in waters of International Pacific Halibut Commission Regulatory Areas 2C (Southeast Alaska) and 3A (Central Gulf of

Alaska). This regulatory amendment established a combined catch limit annually specified by the International Pacific Halibut

Commission that is allocated between the commercial and charter halibut fisheries using percentage allocations proposed by the

North Pacific Fishery Management Council. This action also implemented annual management measures for the charter halibut

fishery that are intended to maintain harvest to the charter allocation, and specified annually by the International Pacific Halibut

Commission using a process proposed by the Council. This action provides an opportunity for commercial halibut individual

fishing quota holders to lease (transfer on an annual basis) halibut individual fishing quotas to charter halibut permit holders as

Guided Angler Fish.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300; 50 CFR 679 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 44 USC 3501 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/22/2011 76 FR 44156 

NRPM Comment Period End 09/06/2011 

Proposed Rule; Ext. Comments 09/07/2011 76 FR 55343 

Comment Period Extended 09/21/2011 76 FR 55343 

Second NPRM 06/28/2013 78 FR 39122 

Comment Period Extended 07/25/2013 78 FR 44920 

Final Action 12/12/2013 78 FR 75843 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: James Balsiger 

Administrator, Alaska Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

709 West Ninth Street, Juneau, AK 99801

Juneau , AK 99801

Phone: 907 586-7221 

FAX: 907 586-7465

E-Mail: jim.balsiger@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BB11

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Title: Fishing Vessel, Fishing Facility, and Individual Fishing Quota Lending Program Regulations

Abstract: At the request of the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, this action is being developed to provide guidance

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on implementing individual fishing quota loan programs for the Gulf of Mexico red snapper and grouper-tilefish fisheries. The

loan programs would be available to entry-level fishermen and fishermen who fish from small vessels, and would provide

funding for the purchase of and refinancing the purchase of the individual fishing quota. These lending programs provide

individual fishing quota buyers and sellers with a means to enter and exit individual fishing quota fisheries. Lending from the

Fisheries Finance Program does not affect catch levels or the environmental effects of fishing.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 253 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1853 et seq; 46 USC 53701 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Withdrawn 02/01/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Donna Rivelli 

Acting Director, Office of Management and Budget

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1315 East-West Hwy, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 327-8795 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BB17

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Title: Fisheries off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Trawl Rationalization Program; Cost Recovery

Program

Abstract: This action implemented a cost recovery program for the Pacific Coast Groundfish Trawl Rationalization Program.

Following final action on Amendment 20 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan by the Pacific Fishery

Management Council, National Marine Fisheries Service implemented the trawl rationalization program on January 11, 2011. In

accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, the Secretary of Commerce is required to

collect a fee to recover the actual costs directly related to the management, data collection, and enforcement of any limited

access privilege program (LAPP), which includes the trawl rationalization program. The fee will not exceed 3% of the ex-vessel

value of the fish harvested under the LAPP.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/01/2013 78 FR 7371 

NPRM Comment Period End 03/18/2013 

Final Action 12/11/2013 78 FR 75268 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business;

Organizations Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0648-AX98;

Related to 0648-AY68

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Agency Contact: Barry Thom 

Deputy Regional Administrator, Northwest Region, NMFS

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Building 1, 7600 Sand Point Way NE., Seattle, WA 48115-0070

Seattle , WA 48115-0070 

Phone: 206 526-6150 

FAX: 206 526-6426

E-Mail: barry.thom@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BB20

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Title: Eliminate the Expiration Date Contained in the Final Rule to Reduce the Threat of Ship Collisions With North Atlantic

Right Whales

Abstract: In 2008, National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) promulgated a regulation designed to reduce the likelihood of

deaths and serious injuries to endangered North Atlantic right whales that result from collisions with ships. The rule implemented

speed restrictions of no more than 10 knots applying to all vessels 65 feet long or greater in certain locations and times of the

year along the east coast of the United States. To resolve controversy over the rule, NMFS agreed to incorporate a sunset

clause under which the rule would expire on December 9, 2013. NMFS has been monitoring compliance and effectiveness of

the rule and has detected a considerable increase in the rate of compliance with the rule in the third year. There are only

approximately 400 remaining North Atlantic right whales, and the rate of encounter is relatively low, so detecting a trend in the

rate of ship-strike mortalities will require several additional years of data. NMFS believes the science that supports the rule is

sound and that slowing vessels will save whales and contribute to species recovery. Therefore, NMFS published this action to

remove the sunset provision and allow the rule to remain in place. Based on an evaluation of recent information, NMFS

estimated economic impacts to be considerably less than was originally thought.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 224 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

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

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/06/2013 78 FR 34024 

NPRM Comment Period End 08/05/2013 

Final Action 12/09/2013 78 FR 73726 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business;

Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

Agency Contact: Donna Wieting 

Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected Resources

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2322 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BB41

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Title: Petitions to Remove the Eastern Distinct Population Segment of the Steller Sea Lion From the Federal List of

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Final Rule to Delist

Abstract: The National Marine Fisheries Service proposed to remove the eastern Distinct Population Segment of the Steller

sea lion from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife on April 18, 2012. Based on the information in the draft Status

Review, the factors for delisting in the Endangered Species Act, the objective recovery criteria in the 2008 Recovery Plan, and

the continuing efforts to protect the species, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries has concluded that the

delisting of this Distinct Population Segment, as requested by the two petitions (Washington and Oregon; Alaska), is warranted.

The Distinct Population Segment has recovered and no longer meets the definition of a threatened species under the

Endangered Species Act.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223; 50 CFR 227; 50 CFR 424 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 04/18/2012 77 FR 23209 

NPRM Comment Period End 06/18/2012 

Final Action 11/04/2013 78 FR 66139 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Lisa Manning 

Ecologist

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-1401 

FAX: 301 427-2523

E-Mail: lisa.manning@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BB70

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Title: Implement a Reorganization of 50 CFR 622 Regulations for the Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and the

South Atlantic

Abstract: This rulemaking combined parts 640 and 622 into one location, part 622. In addition, this action reorganized part 622

regulations by fishery (e.g., Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Fishery and South Atlantic Snapper-Grouper Fishery) rather than by

category of management measures (e.g., size limits, bag limits, and closures).

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Interim Final Rule 04/17/2013 78 FR 22949 

Final Action 09/19/2013 78 FR 57534 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

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Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Roy E. Crabtree 

Southeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

St. Petersburg , FL 33701

Phone: 727 824-5305 

FAX: 727 824-5308

E-Mail: roy.crabtree@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BB76

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Title: Amendment 89 to the Gulf of Alaska Groundfish Fishery Management Plan Area Closures for Tanner Crab Protection in

Gulf of Alaska Groundfish Fisheries

Abstract: This action implemented a closure of a portion of Marmot Bay, northeast of Kodiak Island, to the use of pot and trawl

gear (with the exception of pelagic gear used to target pollock) in groundfish fisheries year-round, and requires additional

observer coverage (100 percent for trawl vessels and 30 percent for pot vessels) in two areas east of Kodiak Island - the

Chiniak Gully and State of Alaska Statistical Area 525702. The closure will reduce bycatch of Tanner crab in Gulf of Alaska

groundfish fisheries. These additional observer coverage requirements are expected to be rescinded with the implementation of

the restructured Observer Program. This action is necessary to protect stocks of Tanner crab near Kodiak Islands from the

effects of using non-pelagic trawl and pot gear used to target groundfish in Marmot Bay and to provide improved estimates of

the incidental catch of Tanner crab in two areas east of Kodiak Island by vessels using non-pelagic trawl and pot gear and to

accomplish the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska. The intended effect

of this action is to conserve and manage the fishery resources in the Gulf of Alaska.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1540; 16 USC 1801 et seq; 16 USC 3631 et seq; 16 USC 773 et seq; PL 105-277; PL 106-31

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice of Availability 06/03/2013 78 FR 33040 

Proposed Rule 06/17/2013 78 FR 36150 

Comment Period End 07/17/2013 

Final Action 01/16/2014 79 FR 2794 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: James Balsiger 

Administrator, Alaska Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

709 West Ninth Street, Juneau, AK 99801

Juneau , AK 99801

Phone: 907 586-7221 

FAX: 907 586-7465

E-Mail: jim.balsiger@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BB78

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Title: Amendment to the Vessel Ownership Requirements of the Individual Fishing Quota Program for Fixed-Gear Pacific

Halibut and Sablefish Fisheries in and off of Alaska

Abstract: This action would implement a regulatory amendment to modify the vessel ownership requirements of the Individual

Fishing Quota Program for fixed-gear Pacific halibut and sablefish fisheries in and off of Alaska. This action would require initial

recipients of certain classes of quota share to have held a minimum of 20 percent ownership interest in the vessel for at least

12 consecutive months prior to the submission of an application to hire a master for the purposes of fishing an Individual

Fishing Quota permit. This action also would temporarily exempt from the 12-month ownership requirement an initial recipient

whose vessel has been totally lost, as by sinking or fire, or so damaged that the vessel would require at least 60 days of

shipyard time to be repaired. This action is necessary to maintain a predominantly owner-operated fishery.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq; 16 USC 3631 et seq; 16 USC 773 et seq; PL 108-447

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 10/31/2012 77 FR 65843 

NPRM Comment Period End 11/30/2012 

Final Action 02/24/2014 79 FR 9995 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: James Balsiger 

Administrator, Alaska Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

709 West Ninth Street, Juneau, AK 99801

Juneau , AK 99801

Phone: 907 586-7221 

FAX: 907 586-7465

E-Mail: jim.balsiger@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC39

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Title: Amendment 95 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska

Abstract: This action implements Amendment 95 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska. This

action modifies halibut prohibited species catch management in the Gulf of Alaska to establish the Gulf of Alaska halibut

prohibited species catch limits in Federal regulation; reduce the Gulf of Alaska halibut prohibited species catch limits for the

trawl, hook and line catcher/processor and catcher vessel sectors, and the hook and line demersal shelf rockfish fishery in the

Southeast Outside District; and allow two additional options for vessels to better maintain groundfish harvest while achieving the

halibut prohibited species catch reduction of this action.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice 08/29/2013 78 FR 53419 

NPRM 09/17/2013 78 FR 57106 

NPRM Comment Period End 10/17/2013 

Final Action 02/20/2014 79 FR 9625 

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: James Balsiger 

Administrator, Alaska Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

709 West Ninth Street, Juneau, AK 99801

Juneau , AK 99801

Phone: 907 586-7221 

FAX: 907 586-7465

E-Mail: jim.balsiger@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC52

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Title: Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; U.S. Navy Training and Testing Activities in the HawaiiSouthern California Training and Testing Study Area

Abstract: Pursuant to section 101(a)(5)(A) of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), the National Marine Fisheries

Service (NMFS), upon application from the U.S. Navy (Navy), issues regulations to govern the unintentional taking of marine

mammals, by harassment, incidental to activities conducted in the Hawaii-Southern California Training and Testing Study Area.

The regulations set forth the permissible methods of taking, other means of effecting the least practicable adverse impact on

the affected species or stocks and their habitats (i.e., mitigation), and the requirements pertaining to the monitoring and

reporting of such taking. Implementation of the above training and testing activities may expose marine mammals present within

the HSTT Study Area to sound from active sonar, underwater detonations, and pile driving and removal. NMFS rule, covered

take of individuals of 39 marine mammal species by Level B (behavioral) Harassment. Further, the rule would covered some

Level A (injury) harassment and mortality of marine mammal species over the 5-year period.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 218 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice 10/04/2012 77 FR 60678 

NPRM 01/31/2013 78 FR 6977 

NPRM Comment Period End 03/11/2013 

Final Action 12/24/2013 78 FR 78105 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Donna Wieting 

Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected Resources

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2322 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC53

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Title: Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; U.S. Navy Training and Testing Activities in the Atlantic Fleet

Training and Testing Study Area

Abstract: Pursuant to Section 101(a)(5)(A) of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), the National Marine Fisheries

Service (NMFS), upon application from the U.S. Navy (Navy), plans to issue regulations to govern the unintentional taking of

marine mammals, by harassment, incidental to activities conducted in the Atlantic Fleet Training and Testing (AFTT) Study

Area. The regulations set forth the permissible methods of taking, other means of effecting the least practicable adverse impact

on the affected species or stocks and their habitats (i.e., mitigation), and the requirements pertaining to the monitoring and

reporting of such taking. Implementation of the above training and testing activities may expose marine mammals present within

the AFTT Study Area to sound from active sonar, underwater detonations, and pile driving and removal. NMFS rule cover take

of individuals of 45 marine mammal species by Level B (behavioral) Harassment. Further, the rule covered some Level A

(injury) harassment and mortality of marine mammal species over the 5-year period.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 218 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/31/2013 78 FR 7049 

Final Action 12/04/2013 78 FR 73009 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Donna Wieting 

Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected Resources

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2322 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC68

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Title: Endangered and Threatened Species: Designation of a Nonessential Experimental Population of Central Valley Springrun Chinook Salmon Below Friant Dam in the San Joaquin River, CA.

Abstract: In 2005, the Department of Commerce and Department of Interior entered into a settlement agreement, which called

for the restoration of flows in the San Joaquin River and the reintroduction of Chinook salmon, listed under the Endangered

Species Act. In 2009, as part of the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act, Congress enacted the San Joaquin River

Restoration Settlement Act, which allows the implementation of a program consistent with Endangered Species Act

requirements to reintroduce spring-run into the San Joaquin River. The Settlement Act also provided that reintroduction will not

impose more than de minimus impacts on third parties in the region. This rule designates a nonessential experimental

population of spring run Chinook salmon in California's San Joaquin River. The experimental population will occur within the

historical range of Chinook salmon, but outside the current range of the listed Central Valley spring-run Chinook. Compliance

with the Settlement Act

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 223; 15 CFR 223 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1531 et seq

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Judicial Spring run to be introduced to San Joaquin River by this date 12/21/2012 

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Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/16/2013 78 FR 3381 

Notice 01/24/2013 78 FR 5162 

Final Action 12/31/2013 78 FR 79622 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Dwayne Meadows Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 427-8467 

E-Mail: dwayne.meadows@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC69

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Title: Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Replacement of the Elliott Bay Seawall in

Seattle, Washington

Abstract: The National Marine Fisheries Service, upon application from the Seattle Department of Transportation, on behalf of

the City of Seattle, plans to issued regulations to govern the unintentional taking of marine mammals, by harassment, incidental

to pile-driving operations associated with the replacement of the Elliott Bay Seawall. Pile-driving operations may expose marine

mammals present within Elliott Bay to elevated sound levels. The regulations, which had been based on a finding that the total

taking from the activity over the 5-year period will have a negligible impact on the affected species or stocks of marine

mammals, set forth the permissible methods of taking, other means of effecting the least practicable adverse impact on the

affected species or stocks and their habitats (i.e., mitigation), and the requirements pertaining to the monitoring and reporting of

such taking. Letters of Authorization issued under the 5-year regulations authorize the take of individuals of nine marine

mammal species by Level B (behavioral) harassment.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 218 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice 10/24/2012 77 FR 64961 

NPRM 04/12/2013 78 FR 22096 

Final Action 10/24/2013 78 FR 63396 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Donna Wieting 

Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected Resources

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2322 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

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Title: 2013 List of Fisheries

Abstract: This rule modified the classification of certain fisheries, the list of marine mammals involved in fishery interactions,

the number of vessels/persons currently in each fishery, and other administrative changes for the 2013 List of Fisheries,

pursuant to section 118 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act. The changes help National Oceanic and Atmospheric

Administration Fisheries compile data on incidental mortality and serious injury in several fisheries as well as to work with fishers

to develop strategies to reduce takes of marine mammals in fishing gear. While some of the fishery classification changes may

be controversial, the impacts to fishers from reclassifying a fishery are minimal. Reclassification of a fishery under the List of

Fisheries has no immediate significant effect on fishery regulations.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 229 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 04/22/2013 78 FR 23708 

NPRM Comment Period End 05/22/2013 

Final Action 08/29/2013 78 FR 53336 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Donna Wieting 

Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected Resources

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2322 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC73

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Title: Amendment 99 to Modify the Maximum Length Overall for Longline Catcher/Processors Targeting Groundfish in the

Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area

Abstract: Amendment 99 modified current limits on the overall length of Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands longline catcher/processor

vessels. This action established a process for holders of Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands longline catcher/processor license limitation

program licenses endorsed for Pacific cod, to use a newly built or existing vessel greater in length overall than the limits

specified under the restrictions of the license limitation program license and the American Fisheries Act. This action was

necessary to promote safety-at-sea, by requiring newly built vessels to meet modern vessel safety standards, and to facilitate

increased retention and utilization of groundfish catch by these vessels by allowing sector participants to use longer vessels that

can accommodate increased processing and hold capabilities.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice 09/30/2013 78 FR 59908 

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NPRM 10/25/2013 78 FR 63951 

Final Action 01/06/2014 79 FR 603 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: James Balsiger 

Administrator, Alaska Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

709 West Ninth Street, Juneau, AK 99801

Juneau , AK 99801

Phone: 907 586-7221 

FAX: 907 586-7465

E-Mail: jim.balsiger@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC79

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Title: 2013 Monkfish Emergency Action

Abstract: At its November 2012 meeting, the New England Fishery Management Council requested that the Secretary of

Commerce implement this Emergency action to eliminate monkfish possession limits in the Northern Fishery Management Area

during fishing year 2013 due to the substantially reduced groundfish catch limits. This action eliminated monkfish possession

limits for the vessels that have been issued both a limited access monkfish permit and a Northeast multispecies (groundfish)

permit and are simultaneously using both a monkfish and a groundfish day-at-sea in the Northern Fishery Management Area

(Management Area). By eliminating the possession limits in these specific cases, this action increased monkfish possession

limits for the directed monkfish fishery in the Management Area. It is expected that this action allows some of the directed

fishing vessels to land more monkfish per trip, which would result in an increase in revenue for such vessels.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/25/2013 78 FR 12708 

Interim Final Rule 04/30/2013 78 FR 25214 

Final Action 10/25/2013 78 FR 63892 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: John K. Bullard 

Northeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gloucester , MA 01930

Phone: 978 281-9287 

E-Mail: john.bullard@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC88

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Title: International Fisheries; Western and Central Pacific Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species; Bigeye Tuna Catch Limit in

Longline Fisheries for 2013 and 2014

Abstract: This rule established requirements for U.S. longline vessels pursuant to a decision made by the Western and Central

Pacific Fisheries Commission, which is intended to reduce or otherwise control the fishing mortality rates on three stocks of tuna

(bigeye, yellowfin, and skipjack tuna). Member States of the Commission, including the United States, are obligated to establish

specific requirements in their fisheries for highly migratory fish stocks in the western and central Pacific Ocean.This rule

implements the requirements for U.S. longline vessels. Specifically, it would establish an annual bigeye tuna catch limit for

calendar years 2013 and 2014 of 3,763 metric tons, applicable in the Convention Area to U.S. longline vessels other than those

associated with fisheries in American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam. As in previous

rulemakings to establish similar catch limits, these fisheries would be distinguished from each other based on the area of fishing,

where the catch is landed, and/or the types of fishing permits held by the vessels. The rule also took into consideration catch

attribution as dictated by a potential fishery management plan amendment under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation

Act, a potential extension of Section 113 of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012, or potential

enactment of another similar law.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 300 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 6901 et seq

Legal Deadline: Under international agreement, the rule should be made effective as soon as possible in 2013 (certain

elements of the international decision will go into effect on February 4, 2013).

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Required by International Agreement 02/04/2013 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/18/2013 78 FR 36496 

Final Action 09/23/2013 78 FR 58240 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Michael Tosatto 

Regional Administrator for the Pacific Islands Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 96814

Honolulu , HI 96814

Phone: 808 944-2281 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC97

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Title: Framework Adjustment 50 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan

Abstract: Framework 50 set catch limits for groundfish stocks for 2013 through 2015, as well as catch limits for the

U.S./Canada stocks for 2013. The Council recommended a catch limit of 1,150 mt for Georges Bank yellowtail flounder, which is

inconsistent with scientific advice. As a result, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries implemented

a 500 mt quota which is consistent with the best scientific information available. NOAA Fisheries also addressed the carryover

issue in this rulemaking, specifically, reducing the amount of Gulf of Maine cod that sector vessels can carry over to prevent

overfishing.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

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Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 03/29/2013 78 FR 19368 

Interim Final Rule 05/03/2013 78 FR 26171 

Adjustments 06/11/2013 78 FR 34928 

Final Rule 08/29/2013 78 FR 53397 

Final Action 10/30/2013 78 FR 64889 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: John K. Bullard 

Northeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gloucester , MA 01930

Phone: 978 281-9287 

E-Mail: john.bullard@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD03

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Title: Amendment 102 to the FMP for Groundfish of the BSAI to Establish a Community Quota Entity Program in the Aleutian

Islands and a Regulatory Amendment to Allow IFQ Derived From Category D Quota Share

Abstract: Amendment 102 would create a Community Quota Entity Program in Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) regulatory area

4B in the Aleutian Islands, similar to the existing Community Quota Entity Program in the Gulf of Alaska. Amendment 102 would

allow eligible communities in Area 4B to establish a designated non-profit entity as a Community Quota Entity to purchase

halibut and sablefish catcher vessel quota shares in order to provide economic benefits to the community.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 679 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq; 16 USC 773 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice 11/01/2013 78 FR 65602 

NPRM 11/14/2013 78 FR 68390 

Final Action 02/14/2014 79 FR 8870 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: James Balsiger 

Administrator, Alaska Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

709 West Ninth Street, Juneau, AK 99801

Juneau , AK 99801

Phone: 907 586-7221 

FAX: 907 586-7465

E-Mail: jim.balsiger@noaa.gov

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD05

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Title: Amendment 27 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region

Abstract: In a notice of agency action published in the Federal Register on December 16, 2011 (76 FR 78245), the Gulf of

Mexico Fishery Management Council announced that it would no longer manage Nassau grouper and that the South Atlantic

Fishery Management Council (South Atlantic Council) agreed to take over management of the species. However, the transfer of

management authority of Nassau grouper would not be complete until the South Atlantic Council took action to assume

management of the species in the Gulf of Mexico. The South Atlantic Council agreed to take over management of the species

in the Gulf of Mexico because Nassau grouper is caught primarily in the South Atlantic region. Therefore, Amendment 27

extended the authority of the South Atlantic Council to manage Nassau grouper in the Gulf of Mexico.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice 09/18/2013 78 FR 57337 

NPRM 09/27/2013 78 FR 59635 

Final Action 12/27/2013 78 FR 78770 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Roy E. Crabtree 

Southeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

St. Petersburg , FL 33701

Phone: 727 824-5305 

FAX: 727 824-5308

E-Mail: roy.crabtree@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD11

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Title: Amendment 44 to the Fishery Management Plan for Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands King and Tanner Crabs

Abstract: Amendment 44 would modify some of the current provisions for community rights of first refusal on certain processor

quota share and individual processor quota transfers. The proposed actions address the public's and the North Pacific Council's

concerns, and are necessary to help protect the interests of certain communities. This rule would increase the time a community

has to exercise and perform the right of first refusal. It would remove a provision under which the right lapses if individual

processing quota is used outside the community for three consecutive years. The rule also modifies a provision under which

rights lapse if a right is triggered by a transfer, and the community entity fails to exercise the right. Lastly, the rule would create

a notice requirement for processor quota share holders. These notices are intended to improve the information available to both

NMFS and right holders to ascertain the status of rights and to allow right holders to more effectively assert their interests under

the right.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 680 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq; PL 109-241; PL 109-479

Legal Deadline: None

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Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Withdrawn 02/01/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business; Organizations Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0648-AS47

Agency Contact: James Balsiger 

Administrator, Alaska Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

709 West Ninth Street, Juneau, AK 99801

Juneau , AK 99801

Phone: 907 586-7221 

FAX: 907 586-7465

E-Mail: jim.balsiger@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD15

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Title: Amendment 2 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Queen Conch Resources of Puerto Rico and the USVI:

Compatibility of Trip and Bag Limits in the Management Area of St. Croix, USVI

Abstract: This regulatory amendment addressed the incompatibility between certain Federal and USVI regulations related to

the harvest of queen conch. Fishing and possessing queen conch in the exclusive economic zone is only allowed in the area of

Lang Bank, to the east of St. Croix, USVI. However, current regulations regarding commercial trip limits and recreational bag

limits for the harvest of queen conch in Federal waters were not compatible with USVI regulations. The USVI had expressed

interest in having Federal regulations modified to make them compatible with the territorial limits to facilitate enforcement efforts,

enhance compliance by fishers, and allow for more efficient management of queen conch resources in the U.S. Caribbean. In

this regulatory amendment, the Caribbean Fishery Management Council chose to modify the commercial trip limit, but leave the

recreational bag limit unchanged. Thus, the rule changed the commercial trip limit from 150 queen conch per licensed

commercial fisher per day, to 200 queen conch per vessel per day, regardless of the number of licensed commercial fishers

onboard.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/07/2013 78 FR 34310 

Final Action 09/12/2013 78 FR 56171 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Roy E. Crabtree 

Southeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

St. Petersburg , FL 33701

Phone: 727 824-5305 

FAX: 727 824-5308

E-Mail: roy.crabtree@noaa.gov

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Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD16

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Title: Regulatory Amendment 19 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper Grouper Fishery Management Plan of the

South Atlantic Region

Abstract: This action increased the current annual catch limits (total, commercial, and recreational) and recreational annual

catch targets for black sea bass in the South Atlantic exclusive economic zone based on the results of a recent stock

assessment and acceptable biological catch recommendation from the South Atlantic Fishery Management Councils Scientific

and Statistical Committee.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/02/2013 78 FR 39700 

Final Action 09/23/2013 78 FR 58249 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Roy E. Crabtree 

Southeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

St. Petersburg , FL 33701

Phone: 727 824-5305 

FAX: 727 824-5308

E-Mail: roy.crabtree@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD17

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Title: Framework Adjustment 2 to the Atlantic Herring Fishery Management Plan and Management Measures for Atlantic

Herring for the 2013-2015 Fishing Years

Abstract: Framework 2 allows the Council to use the specifications process to split annual catch limits seasonally (by month)

for the Atlantic herring management areas. This increases operational flexibility within the herring fishery by allowing for more

precise tailoring of the catch limits for each management area. Framework 2 also implemented a policy for authorizing annual

carryover of unharvested herring annual catch limits under specific conditions. This will provide increased opportunity to fish for

unused herring annual catch limit amounts from the previous year. Combined, these measures provide a greater opportunity to

adjust for specific stock conditions. The Atlantic herring fishery specifications are annual catch amounts (for the 2013-2015

fishing years, January-December). These specifications are routine, and are set for a duration of three years. These

specifications will retain or increase the current catch limit levels, and will continue to prevent overfishing of the herring resource

and achieve optimum yield. Further, the catch limits established in these specifications set a constant catch amount available to

the industry that provides a stable allowable catch for 3-year business planning purposes.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

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Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/02/2013 78 FR 46897 

Final Rule 10/04/2013 78 FR 61828 

Final Action 10/22/2013 78 FR 62471 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: John K. Bullard 

Northeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gloucester , MA 01930

Phone: 978 281-9287 

E-Mail: john.bullard@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD21

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Title: Joint For-Hire Generic Reporting Amendment for the South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico

Abstract: This action requires headboat vessel operators to submit electronic fishing records (via computer or internet) rather

than paper logbooks for the South Atlantic snapper-grouper, dolphin wahoo, and coastal migratory pelagics fisheries. It also

gives NMFS the flexibility to modify the reporting frequency, via notice, if this becomes necessary in the future. Electronic

reporting allows for more timely data collection, which would help with tracking recreational annual catch limits and preventing

annual catch limits overages.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice 09/18/2013 78 FR 57339 

NPRM 09/27/2013 78 FR 59641 

Final Action 12/27/2013 78 FR 78779 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Roy E. Crabtree 

Southeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

St. Petersburg , FL 33701

Phone: 727 824-5305 

FAX: 727 824-5308

E-Mail: roy.crabtree@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD24

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Title: Modification of Vessel Monitoring System Requirements for Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries

Abstract: This rule modified the requirements concerning the use of Electronic Mobile Transmitting Unit (E-MTU) Vessel

Monitoring Systems (VMS) units in Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) fisheries. The rule modified the requirements for

providing hail-in/hail-out declarations depending on whether the vessel is fishing for HMS. The rule also modified when the VMS

unit must be on and activated. The revised regulations provide additional flexibility for vessel operators while continuing to

provide the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office of Law Enforcement (NOAA OLE) with enhanced

communication with HMS vessels at sea, improve enforcement capabilities of current regulations, and provide a secondary

safety capability.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 635 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq; 16 USC 971 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/29/2013 78 FR 53397 

Final Action 11/15/2013 78 FR 68757 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Alan Risenhoover 

Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Room 13362, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2334 

FAX: 301 713-0596

E-Mail: alan.risenhoover@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD39

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Title: Framework Action to Increase Quotas for the Red Snapper Component of the Reef Fish Fishery and Establish a Second

Recreational Season

Abstract: This rule increased the 2013 commercial and recreational quotas for red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico reef fish

fishery, and re-opened the red snapper recreational season for 2013. The intent of this rule was to allow increased harvest of

Gulf red snapper, without increasing the risk of red snapper experiencing overfishing, or jeopardizing the rebuilding plan.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/14/2013 78 FR 49440 

Final Action 09/18/2013 78 FR 57313 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

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Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Roy E. Crabtree 

Southeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

St. Petersburg , FL 33701

Phone: 727 824-5305 

FAX: 727 824-5308

E-Mail: roy.crabtree@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD40

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Title: Recreational Accountability Measures Omnibus Amendment

Abstract: This rulemaking implements new accountability measures for five of the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Councils

(Council) recreational fisheries: Atlantic mackerel, Atlantic bluefish, summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass. These

accountability measures replace the accountability measures that were established in 2011 in the Councils Omnibus Annual

Catch Limit / Accountability Measures Amendment. This action removes the in-season closure authority granted to the Regional

Administrator; modifies the pound-for-pound payback such that it would not apply in all circumstances; and better incorporates

statistical theory in the determination of recreational catch estimates, relative to an annual catch limit.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice 09/04/2013 78 FR 54442 

NPRM 09/18/2013 78 FR 57341 

Final Action 12/19/2013 78 FR 76759 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: John K. Bullard 

Northeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gloucester , MA 01930

Phone: 978 281-9287 

E-Mail: john.bullard@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD41

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Title: Abbreviated Framework Action to Establish Funding Responsibilities for the Electronic Logbook Program in the Shrimp

Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico

Abstract: Amendment 13 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico United States Waters

established the requirement for the shrimp electronic logbook program. This action established a cost-sharing program that

would allow NMFS to cover the costs of software development, data storage, effort estimation analysis, and archival activities,

while the fishing industry would cover the costs of installing and maintaining the units and data transmission from the units to a

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NOAA server. A grant program has already covered the initial costs to purchase the new electronic logbook units for each of

the shrimp permit holders in the Gulf.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 10/22/2013 78 FR 62579 

NPRM Comment Period End 11/06/2013 

Final Action 12/27/2013 78 FR 78776 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Roy E. Crabtree 

Southeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

St. Petersburg , FL 33701

Phone: 727 824-5305 

FAX: 727 824-5308

E-Mail: roy.crabtree@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD49

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Title: Framework Action to Implement Headboat Electronic Reporting Requirements for Reef Fish Resources and Coastal

Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico

Abstract: The purpose of this framework action was to modify the data reporting requirements for federally permitted headboat

vessels in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Regions to ensure effort, landings, and discard information of managed fish

stocks are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.The proposed action would modify the requirements for headboat vessels

to submit fishing records to the Southeast Fisheries Science Center from a monthly to a weekly basis, or at intervals shorter

than a week if notified by the Southeast Regional Director. The proposed rule would also change the current method of

submitting reports by paper and mail to submitting them electronically (i.e., computer or internet). This action is intended to

address the need for timely data while minimizing industry or administrative burden, and would also provide additional flexibility

to accommodate unusual circumstances that may occur. The action is also compatible with proposed modifications to headboat

data reporting for permitted vessels managed by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council and would reduce the

administrative burden and simplify reporting requirements for vessel owners or operators harvesting species managed jointly by

the Gulf and South Atlantic Councils (i.e., species managed under the Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources Fishery

Management Plan).

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 622 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 10/25/2013 78 FR 63946 

NPRM Comment Period End 11/25/2013 

Final Action 02/03/2014 79 FR 6097 

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Roy E. Crabtree 

Southeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

St. Petersburg , FL 33701

Phone: 727 824-5305 

FAX: 727 824-5308

E-Mail: roy.crabtree@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD57

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Title: Regulations to Reduce Risk of Sperm Whale Takes by the West Coast Swordfish Drift Gillnet Fishery

Abstract: This action would reduce the likelihood of swordfish drift gillnet gear interactions with sperm whales during the 2013-

2014 fishing season. The emergency measures require federally permitted swordfish drift gillnet vessel operators to immediately

cease fishing for the season if a sperm whale is observed entangled in drift gillnet gear, and conduct all fishing operations inside

a yet to be determined depth strata.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 09/04/2013 78 FR 54547 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: William Stelle Jr.

Regional Administrator West Coast Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

7600 Sand Point Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98115

Seattle , WA 98115

Phone: 206 526-6150 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD62

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Title: Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to U.S. Air Force Launches, Aircraft and Helicopter Operations, and Harbor

Activities Related to Vehicles From Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

Abstract: NMFS plans to issue regulations to govern the unintentional taking of marine mammals, by harassment, incidental to

USAF launch, aircraft, and helicopter operations from Vandenberg Air Force Base launch complexes and Delta Mariner

operations, cargo unloading activities, and harbor maintenance dredging in support of the Delta IV/Evolved Expendable Launch

Vehicle launch activity on south Vandenberg Air Force Base. The proposed regulations will set forth the permissible methods of

taking, other means of effecting the least practicable adverse impact on the affected species or stocks and their habitats (i.e.,

mitigation), and the requirements pertaining to the monitoring and reporting of such taking.

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Priority: Routine and Frequent Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 217 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1361 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice 08/15/2013 78 FR 49729 

NPRM 12/09/2013 78 FR 73794 

Final Action 02/24/2014 79 FR 10016 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Donna Wieting 

Fishery Biologist, Office of Protected Resources

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910

Phone: 301 713-2322 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD63

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Title: Change to Fishing Season Start Date; Pacific Sardine Fishery; Coastal Pelagic Species Fishery Management Plan

Abstract: This rule would change the annual Pacific sardine fishing year so that it begins July 1 and ends June 30 of the

following year. In the past, the fishing year began on January 1 and ended on December 31 of the following year. This

administrative change will be a better fit with NMFS regulatory cycle, which depends on the completion of seasonal stock

assessments, and quota rule development.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/23/2013 78 FR 77413 

NPRM Comment Period End 01/22/2014 

Final Action 02/28/2014 79 FR 11343 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: William Stelle Jr.

Regional Administrator West Coast Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

7600 Sand Point Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98115

Seattle , WA 98115

Phone: 206 526-6150 

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Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD71

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Title: Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; November 2013 Inseason Adjustments to Fishery Management Measures

Abstract: This rule announced inseason changes to management measures in the Pacific Coast groundfish fisheries. This

action, which was authorized by the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan, was intended to allow fisheries to

access more abundant groundfish stocks while protecting overfished and depleted stocks.

Priority: Routine and Frequent Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 660 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 12/03/2013 78 FR 72586 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: William Stelle Jr.

Regional Administrator West Coast Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

7600 Sand Point Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98115

Seattle , WA 98115

Phone: 206 526-6150 

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD85

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Title: Establishing a Control Date for Lobster Conservation Management Area 3 for the American Lobster Fishery

Abstract: At the request of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, this notice announced a control date that may be

applicable to, but not limited to, limiting the number of permits or traps a business entity may own in any Lobster Conservation

Management Area with a trap transferability program, including Area 3 of the American lobster fishery. This control date may

also be considered for future management decisions and rulemaking for any of the Lobster Conservation Management Areas.

NMFS intends this notice to: Promote awareness of possible rulemaking; alert interested parties of potential eligibility criteria for

future participation; and to discourage speculative entry into and/or investment in the American lobster fishery while the

Commission considers if and how participation in Area 3 to the American lobster fishery should be controlled.

Priority: Routine and Frequent Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 648 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice - Control Date 01/27/2014 79 FR 4319 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: John K. Bullard 

Northeast Regional Administrator

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Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gloucester , MA 01930

Phone: 978 281-9287 

E-Mail: john.bullard@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Patent and Trademark Office ( PTO ) RIN: 0651-AC32

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Title: Revision of Fees for Application for Registration and for Registration

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office is taking this action to revise existing fees to recover the estimated

average cost of processing applications for registration to practice before the Office, as well as for the process of registering

practitioners to practice before the Office.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1.21(a)(1); 37 CFR 1.21(a)(2) (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 35 USC 2(b)(2)(D); 35 USC 41(d)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/00/2014 

NPRM Comment Period End 09/00/2014 

Final Rule 12/00/2014 

Final Rule Effective 01/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: William Covey 

Deputy General Counsel for Enrollment and Discipline and Director for Enrollment and Discipline

Department of Commerce

Patent and Trademark Office

P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450

Alexandria , VA 22313-1450 

Phone: 571 272-4097 

FAX: 571 273-0074

E-Mail: william.covey@uspto.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Patent and Trademark Office ( PTO ) RIN: 0651-AC35

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Title: Changes to Rules of Practice Before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), is taking this

action to revise the Trademark Rules of Practice (37 CFR Part 2) to set forth requirements for service of notices of opposition to

applications for trademark registration and of petitions to cancel trademark registrations. The purpose of these service rules is to

codify and clarify current practice. This action would also codify and revise certain rules by which parties in opposition,

cancellation, and concurrent use proceedings (inter partes proceedings) before the TTAB can make of record various types of

materials as evidence. Further, this action will revise and clarify rules specifying what materials are automatically of record as

evidence in inter partes and therefore need not be made of record by any party to a proceeding.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

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CFR Citation: 37 CFR 2.101; 37 CFR 2.111; 37 CFR 2.122 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal

Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 1123; 35 USC 2

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 10/00/2014 

NPRM Comment Period End 12/00/2014 

Final Rule 03/00/2015 

Final Rule Effective 04/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Gerard F. Rogers 

Chief Administrative Trademark Judge

Department of Commerce

Patent and Trademark Office

P.O. Box 1451, Alexandria, VA 22313-1451

Alexandria , VA 22313-1451 

Phone: 571 272-4299 

FAX: 571 273-4299

E-Mail: gerard.rogers@uspto.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Patent and Trademark Office ( PTO ) RIN: 0651-AC40

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Title: Sound Marks

Abstract: The Office amends 37 CFR (Part 2) to set forth the requirements for applying to register a sound mark.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 2 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 1123; 35 USC 2

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/00/2014 

NPRM Comment Period End 09/00/2014 

Final Rule 12/00/2014 

Final Rule Effective 01/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

Agency Contact: Cynthia C. Lynch 

Administrator for Trademark Examination Policy

Department of Commerce

Patent and Trademark Office

Commissioner for Trademarks, P.O. Box 1451, Alexandria, VA 22313-1451

Alexandria , VA 22313-1451 

Phone: 571 272-8742 

FAX: 571 273-8742

E-Mail: cynthia.lynch@uspto.gov

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Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Patent and Trademark Office ( PTO ) RIN: 0651-AC41

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Title: Revival of Abandoned Application and Reinstatement of Abandoned Application

Abstract: The Office amends 37 CFR (Part 2) to revise the requirements for reviving a trademark application, and to set forth

the requirements for reinstating abandoned applications.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 2.66 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 1123; 37 USC 2

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

NPRM Comment Period End 08/00/2014 

Final Rule 12/00/2014 

Final Rule Effective 01/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

Agency Contact: Cynthia C. Lynch 

Administrator for Trademark Examination Policy

Department of Commerce

Patent and Trademark Office

Commissioner for Trademarks, P.O. Box 1451, Alexandria, VA 22313-1451

Alexandria , VA 22313-1451 

Phone: 571 272-8742 

FAX: 571 273-8742

E-Mail: cynthia.lynch@uspto.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Patent and Trademark Office ( PTO ) RIN: 0651-AC89

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Title: Changes in Requirements for Collective Trademarks and Service Marks, Collective Membership Marks, and Certification

Marks

Abstract: The Office is amending 37 CFR (parts 2 and 7) to clarify the requirements for applications, allegations of use, and

post-registration maintenance documents for certification and collective marks. For the most part, the proposed rule changes are

intended to codify existing practice.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 2.2 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 1123; 35 USC 2

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/20/2014 79 FR 9678 

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NPRM Comment Period End 05/21/2014 

Final Rule 09/00/2014 

Final Rule Effective 10/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Cynthia C. Lynch 

Administrator for Trademark Examination Policy

Department of Commerce

Patent and Trademark Office

Commissioner for Trademarks, P.O. Box 1451, Alexandria, VA 22313-1451

Alexandria , VA 22313-1451 

Phone: 571 272-8742 

FAX: 571 273-8742

E-Mail: cynthia.lynch@uspto.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Patent and Trademark Office ( PTO ) RIN: 0651-AC91

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Title: Technical Corrections to Representation of Others Before the USPTO

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) periodically reviews its regulations to ensure that they are

current, correct, and consistent. This document amends Part 11 (Representation of other before the USPTO) of Title 37 of the

Code of Federal Regulations, along with related parts, to correct any discrepancies. These changes reflect an ongoing effort to

provide clear rules for those who practice before the USPTO. The contents of this rulemaking will generally not be substantive in

nature, and, instead, will consist of corrections which reflect current USPTO practices.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 11; 37 CFR 1; 37 CFR 2 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 35 USC 2(b)(2)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

NPRM Comment Period End 08/00/2014 

Final Rule 11/00/2014 

Final Rule Effective 01/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: William Covey 

Deputy General Counsel for Enrollment and Discipline and Director for Enrollment and Discipline

Department of Commerce

Patent and Trademark Office

P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450

Alexandria , VA 22313-1450 

Phone: 571 272-4097 

FAX: 571 273-0074

E-Mail: william.covey@uspto.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Patent and Trademark Office ( PTO ) RIN: 0651-AC94

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Title: Adjustment of Fees for Trademark Applications and Applications for Renewal

Abstract: The Office is amending 37 CFR (Part 6) to reduce the filing fee, per class, for: (1) TEAS applications for which the

applicant includes an e-mail address for correspondence, authorizes the Office to send correspondence concerning the

application to the applicant or applicants attorney by e-mail, and files certain communications through TEAS; (2) TEAS Plus

applications; and (3) renewal applications.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 2.6; 37 CFR 2.2 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 1113; 35 USC 2; PL 112-29 Leahy-Smith America Invents Act

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

NPRM Comment Period End 08/00/2014 

Final Rule 12/00/2014 

Final Rule Effective 01/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

Agency Contact: Cynthia C. Lynch 

Administrator for Trademark Examination Policy

Department of Commerce

Patent and Trademark Office

Commissioner for Trademarks, P.O. Box 1451, Alexandria, VA 22313-1451

Alexandria , VA 22313-1451 

Phone: 571 272-8742 

FAX: 571 273-8742

E-Mail: cynthia.lynch@uspto.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Patent and Trademark Office ( PTO ) RIN: 0651-AC95

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Title: Changes to Facilitate Applicants Authorization of Access for Unpublished U.S. Applications to Foreign Intellectual

Property Offices

Abstract: The electronic sharing of information and documents between intellectual property (IP) offices is critical for increasing

the efficiency and quality of patent examination worldwide. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) is proposing

to amend its rules of practice to expressly permit applicants to provide the Office with authority to give a foreign IP office access

to all or part of the file contents of an application. This authorization would allow the Office to provide the foreign IP office with

the relevant contents of an application to satisfy a requirement imposed on the applicant by the foreign IP office as a result of a

foreign counterpart application having been filed. By the Office providing the foreign IP office with the required document(s) or

information on applicants behalf, the applicant would not need to expend resources (e.g., time, money, etc.) to provide the

document(s) or information to the foreign IP office. Under the proposed rules, information sharing would be limited to those

foreign IP offices in which applicant has filed a counterpart application and provided written authority for access to all or a

portion of the application.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1.1 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 35 USC 122; 35 USC 2(b)(2); 5 USC 553

Legal Deadline: None

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Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

NPRM Comment Period End 08/00/2014 

Final Rule 10/00/2014 

Final Rule Effective 11/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Raul Tamayo Department of Commerce

Patent and Trademark Office

600 Dulany Street, P. O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313

Alexandria , VA 22313

Phone: 571 272-7728 

FAX: 571 273-7728

E-Mail: raul.tamayo@uspto.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Patent and Trademark Office ( PTO ) RIN: 0651-AC58

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Title: Revision of the Duty to Disclose Information in Patent Applications and Reexamination Proceedings.

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office or PTO) is revising the duty to disclose information in patent

applications and reexamination proceedings, in light of the decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (Federal

Circuit) in Therasense, Inc. v. Becton, Dickinson & Co, 649 F.3d 1276 (Fed. Cir. 2011) (en banc). Specifically, the Office is

revising the materiality standard for the duty to disclose information to match the "but-for" materiality standard for inequitable

conduct as set forth in Therasense. The Office is also incorporating an explicit reference to "affirmative egregious misconduct."

While Therasense does not require the Office to harmonize the materiality standards underlying the duty of disclosure and the

inequitable conduct doctrine, there are important reasons to do so. The materiality standard set forth in Therasense should

reduce the frequency with which applicants and practitioners are being charged with inequitable conduct, consequently

improving the disclosure practice before the Office by reducing the incentive to submit information disclosure statements

containing marginally relevant information, and enabling applicants to be more forthcoming and helpful to the Office.

Additionally, harmonization of the materiality standards is simpler for the patent system as a whole.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1.555; 37 CFR 1.56 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 35 USC 2(b)(2)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/21/2011 76 FR 43631 

NPRM Comment Period End 09/19/2011 

Final Rule 06/00/2014 

Final Rule Effective 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Raul Tamayo Department of Commerce

Patent and Trademark Office

600 Dulany Street, P. O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313

Alexandria , VA 22313

Phone: 571 272-7728 

FAX: 571 273-7728

E-Mail: raul.tamayo@uspto.gov

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Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Patent and Trademark Office ( PTO ) RIN: 0651-AC84

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Title: Revisions to Patent Term Adjustment

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) is revising the rules of practice to implement the changes to

the patent term adjustment provisions in section 1(h) of the Act to correct and improve certain provisions of the Leahy-Smith

America Invents Act and title 35, United States Code (AIA Technical Corrections Act). Section 1(h) of the AIA Technical

Corrections Act revises the date from which the fourteen-month patent term adjustment period, and clarifies the date from which

the three-year patent term adjustment period, are measured with respect to international applications filed under the Patent

Cooperation Treaty. Section 1(h) of the AIA Technical Corrections Act also revises the provisions for notifying applicants of

patent term adjustment determinations and for requesting reconsideration and judicial review of the Offices patent term

adjustment determinations and decisions.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1.7 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 126 Stat 2456 (2013) (AIA Technical Corrections Act); 35 USC 154; 35 USC 2(b)(2); 35 USC 371; PL 112

274

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Interim Final Rule 04/01/2013 78 FR 19416 

Interim Final Rule Effective 04/01/2013 78 FR 19416 

Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 05/31/2013 

Final Rule 06/00/2014 

Final Rule Effective 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Raul Tamayo Department of Commerce

Patent and Trademark Office

600 Dulany Street, P. O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313

Alexandria , VA 22313

Phone: 571 272-7728 

FAX: 571 273-7728

E-Mail: raul.tamayo@uspto.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Patent and Trademark Office ( PTO ) RIN: 0651-AC86

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Title: Setting and Adjusting Patent Fees; Correction

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) is correcting final regulations that were published in the

Federal Register on January 18, 2013 (78 FR 4212) (Fee Setting final rule). The Fee Setting final rule set and adjusted patent

fees as authorized by the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA). This rulemaking corrects those final regulations to revised

minor inconsistencies within the Fee Setting final rule or arising from other recent rulemakings under the AIA. It also corrects

minor inconsistencies with a few of the Regulations under the Patent Cooperative Treaty (PCT), and typographical errors.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1; 37 CFR 41 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 35 USC 134; 35 USC 135; 35 USC 2; 35 USC 21; 35 USC 23; 35 USC 3; 35 USC 32; 35 USC 41; PL 112-

29

Legal Deadline: None

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Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Interim Rule 03/20/2013 78 FR 17102 

Interim Rule Effective 03/20/2013 78 FR 17102 

Interim Rule Comment Period End 05/20/2013 78 FR 17102 

Final Action 10/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0651-AC54

Agency Contact: Michelle Picard 

Senior Advisor for Financial Management

Department of Commerce

Patent and Trademark Office

600 Dulany Street, Alexandria, VA 22313

Alexandria , VA 22313

Phone: 571 272-6354 

FAX: 571 273-6354

E-Mail: michelle.picard@uspto.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Patent and Trademark Office ( PTO ) RIN: 0651-AC87

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Title: Changes to Implement the Hague Agreement Concerning International Registration of Industrial Designs

Abstract: The Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act of 2012 (PLTIA) amends the patent laws to implement the provisions of

the Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement Concerning International Registration of Industrial Designs (Hague Agreement) in title

I, and the Patent Law Treaty (PLT) in title II. The Hague Agreement allows an applicant to apply for design protection in

member countries and intergovernmental organizations by filing of a single, standardized international design application in a

single language. This notice proposes changes to the rules of practice to implement the Hague Agreement and title I of the

PLTIA. The Patent Law Treaty and title II of the PLTIA are being implemented in a separate rulemaking. The notable changes in

the Hague Agreement and title I of the PLTIA pertain to: (1) standardizing formal requirements for international design

applications; (2) establishing the United States Patent and Trademark Office as an office through which international design

applications may be filed; (3) providing a right of priority with respect to international design applications; (4) treating an

international design application that designates the United States as having the same effect from its filing date as that of a

national design application; (5) providing provisional rights for published international design applications that designate the

United States; (6) extending the patent term for design patents to fifteen years from the date of patent grant; (7) providing for

examination by the Office of international design applications that designate the United States; and (8) permitting an applicants

failure to act within prescribed time limits in an international design application to be excused as to the United States, under

certain conditions.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1.4; 37 CFR 1.5; 37 CFR 1.6; 37 CFR 1.8; 37 CFR 1.9 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of

Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 126 Stat 1527 (Hague Agreement Implementation Act (title l of the Patent Law Treaties Implementation; PL

112-211 101 to 103

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/29/2013 78 FR 71870 

Second NPRM 01/17/2014 79 FR 3147 

NPRM Comment Period End 01/28/2014 

NPRM Comment Period Extended 02/04/2014 79 FR 3147 

Final Rule 11/00/2014 

Final Rule Effective 12/00/2014 

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0651-AC85

Agency Contact: Boris Milef 

Senior Patent Cooperation Treaty Legal Examiner

Department of Commerce

Patent and Trademark Office

PO Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313

Alexandria , VA 22313

Phone: 571 272-3288 

FAX: 571 273-3288

E-Mail: boris.milef@uspto.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Patent and Trademark Office ( PTO ) RIN: 0651-AC88

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Title: Miscellaneous Changes to Trademark Rules of Practice and the Rules of Practice in Filings Pursuant to the Protocol

Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks

Abstract: The Office is amending 37 CFR (parts 2, 6, and 7) to clarify certain requirements regarding recognition for

representation, identifying prior registrations, appeals, renewal applications, Express Mail correspondence, classification, and

assignments. For the most part, the proposed rule changes are intended to codify existing practice.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 2.1; 37 CFR 2.3 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 1123; 35 USC 2

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/23/2014 79 FR 3750 

NPRM Comment Period End 04/23/2014 

Final Rule 08/00/2014 

Final Rule Effective 09/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Cynthia C. Lynch 

Administrator for Trademark Examination Policy

Department of Commerce

Patent and Trademark Office

Commissioner for Trademarks, P.O. Box 1451, Alexandria, VA 22313-1451

Alexandria , VA 22313-1451 

Phone: 571 272-8742 

FAX: 571 273-8742

E-Mail: cynthia.lynch@uspto.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Patent and Trademark Office ( PTO ) RIN: 0651-AC90

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Title: Changes to Require Identification of Attributable Owner

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) is proposing changes to the rules of practice to facilitate the

examination of patent applications and to provide greater transparency concerning the ownership of patent applications and

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patents. This initiative is one of a number of executive actions issued by the Administration that are designed to ensure the

highest-quality patents, enhance competition by providing the public with more complete information about the competitive

environment in which innovators operate, enhance technology transfer and reduce the costs of transactions for patent rights by

making patent ownership information more readily and easily available, reduce abusive patent litigation by helping the public

defend itself against frivolous litigation, and level the playing field for innovators. The Office is proposing in this document to

require that the attributable owner, including the ultimate parent entity, be identified during the pendency of a patent application

and at specified times during the life of a patent. The Office is specifically proposing that the attributable owner be identified on

filing of an application (or shortly thereafter), when there is a change in the attributable owner during the pendency of an

application, at the time of issue fee and maintenance fee payments, and when a patent is involved in supplemental examination,

ex parte reexamination, or a trial proceeding before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). The Office is also seeking

comments on whether the Office should enable patent applicants and owners to voluntarily report licensing offers and related

information to the Office, which the Office will then make available to the public in an accessible online format

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 35 USC 2(b)(2)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/24/2014 79 FR 4105 

NPRM Comment Period End 03/25/2014 

Final Rule 08/00/2014 

Final Rule Effective 10/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Raul Tamayo Department of Commerce

Patent and Trademark Office

600 Dulany Street, P. O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313

Alexandria , VA 22313

Phone: 571 272-7728 

FAX: 571 273-7728

E-Mail: raul.tamayo@uspto.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Patent and Trademark Office ( PTO ) RIN: 0651-AC92

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Title: Changes to Continued Prosecution Application Practice

Abstract: The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) revised and streamlined the requirements for the inventors oath or

declaration. In implementing the AIA inventors oath or declaration provisions, the United States Patent and Trademark Office

(Office) provided that an applicant may postpone the filing of the inventors oath or declaration until allowance if the applicant

provides an application data sheet indicating the name, residence, and mailing address of each inventor. The rules pertaining to

continued prosecution applications (which are applicable only to design applications) require that the prior application of a

continued prosecution application be complete, which requires that the prior application contain the inventors oath or declaration.

This interim rule revises the rules pertaining to continued prosecution applications to permit the filing of a continued prosecution

application even if the prior application does not contain the inventors oath or declaration if the prior application contains an

application data sheet indicating the name, residence, and mailing address of each inventor.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1.1 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 35 USC 2(bl)(2)(B); 5 USC 553

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

Interim Rule 03/05/2014 79 FR 12384 

Interim Rule Effective 03/05/2014 

Interim Final Rule 08/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

Agency Contact: Raul Tamayo Department of Commerce

Patent and Trademark Office

600 Dulany Street, P. O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313

Alexandria , VA 22313

Phone: 571 272-7728 

FAX: 571 273-7728

E-Mail: raul.tamayo@uspto.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Patent and Trademark Office ( PTO ) RIN: 0651-AC93

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Title: Changes to Permit Delayed Submission of Certain Requirements for Prioritized Examination

Abstract: The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act includes provisions for prioritized examination of patent applications (also

referred to as Track I), which have been implemented by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) in previous

rulemakings. This interim rule simplifies the Track I prioritized examination practice to reduce the number of requests for

prioritized examination that must be dismissed. In order to enable rapid processing and examination of those applications, those

rulemakings provided that an application having a request for Track I prioritized examination requires, upon filing of the

application, an inventors oath or declaration and all required fees, and contain no more than four independent claims, thirty total

claims, and no multiple dependent claims. Accordingly, any request for Track I prioritized examination not meeting all of the

requirements on filing must be dismissed. The Office has found that many such dismissals are due to the application as filed not

including a properly executed inventors oath or declaration, not including the excess claims fees or application size fee due, or

improperly including a multiple dependent claim or claims in excess of the permitted number. The Office has determined that the

time periods for meeting those requirements when filing a request for Track I prioritized examination could be expanded while

maintaining the Offices ability to timely examine the patent application.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1.1 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 35 USC 2(b)(2); 5 USC 553

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Interim Rule 03/05/2014 79 FR 12386 

Interim Rule Effective 03/05/2014 

Interim Final Rule 08/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Raul Tamayo Department of Commerce

Patent and Trademark Office

600 Dulany Street, P. O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313

Alexandria , VA 22313

Phone: 571 272-7728 

FAX: 571 273-7728

E-Mail: raul.tamayo@uspto.gov

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Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Patent and Trademark Office ( PTO ) RIN: 0651-AC85

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Title: Changes to Implement the Patent Law Treaty

Abstract: The Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act of 2012 (PLTIA) amends the patent laws to implement the provisions of

the Hague Agreement Concerning International Registration of Industrial Designs (Hague Agreement) in title I, and the Patent

Law Treaty (PLT) in title II. The PLT harmonizes and streamlines formal procedures pertaining to the filing and processing of

patent applications. This notice proposes changes to the rules of practice for consistency with the changes in the PLT and title II

of the PLTIA. The Hague Agreement and title I of the PLTIA are being implemented in a separate rulemaking. The notable

changes in the PLT and title II of the PLTIA pertain to: (1) the filing date requirements for a patent application; (2) the

restoration of patent rights via the revival of abandoned applications and acceptance of delayed maintenance fee payments; and

(3) the restoration of the right of priority to a foreign application or the benefit of a provisional application via the permitting of a

claim to priority to a foreign application or the benefit of a provisional application in a subsequent application filed within two

months of the expiration of the twelve-month period (six month period for design applications) for filing such a subsequent

application.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1.1; 37 CFR 1.2; 37 CFR 1.5; 37 CFR 1.7; 37 CFR 1.8; 37 CFR 1.3; 37 CFR 1.4; 37 CFR 3.1; 37 CFR

3.3 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 126 Stat 1527; 126 Stat 1533-37 (Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act of 2012); 35 USC 111; 35 USC

2(b)(2); 35 USC 27; PL 112-211 201 through 203

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/11/2013 78 FR 21788 

NPRM Comment Period End 08/10/2013 

Final Action 10/21/2013 78 FR 62368 

Final Rule; Correction 12/11/2013 78 FR 75251 

Final Action Effective 12/18/2013 78 FR 62368 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Raul Tamayo Department of Commerce

Patent and Trademark Office

600 Dulany Street, P. O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313

Alexandria , VA 22313

Phone: 571 272-7728 

FAX: 571 273-7728

E-Mail: raul.tamayo@uspto.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Technology Administration ( TA ) RIN: 0692-AA21

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Title: Certification Program for Access to the Death Master File

Abstract: Section 203 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (the Act), requires the Secretary of Commerce to establish a

program to certify persons who may access the Social Security Administration's Death Master File (DMF). Through this action,

the National Technical Information Service (NTIS) creates regulations that establish the requirements and procedures for

access to the DMF. Additionally, this action establishes a fee structure for the certification program for access to the DMF for

any deceased individual, within three years of the individual's death.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

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CFR Citation: 15 USC 1190 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 113-67

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Interim Final Rule 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Henry N. Wixon 

Chief Counsel for NIST

Department of Commerce

Technology Administration

100 Bureau Drive , Stop 1052, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1052

Gaithersburg , MD 20899-1052 

Phone: 301 975-2803 

FAX: 301 926-6241

E-Mail: henry.wixon@nist.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AE43

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Title: Revision of Commerce Control List Based on Application of Modern Technologies to Crime Control and Law

Enforcement Activities

Abstract: This rule revises the Commerce Control List to apply crime control license requirements to certain devices, software

and technology based on the roles that those items play in crime control and law enforcement activities. Many of the changes in

this rule are based in part on public comments to a notice of inquiry published by the Bureau of Industry and Security ("Request

for Public Comment on Crime Control License Requirements in the Export Administration Regulations").

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 774 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 10 USC 7420; 10 USC 7430(e); 15 USC 1824a; 22 USC 287c; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 22 USC 6004; 30 USC

185(s); 30 USC 185(u); 42 USC 2139a; 42 USC 6212; 43 USC 1354; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 50 USC 2401 et seq; 50 USC 5;

EO 13026; EO 13222; PL 106-387; PL 107-56

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0694-AE42

Agency Contact: William Arvin 

Policy Analyst

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

HCHB Room 2096, 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-2440 

FAX: 202 482-3355

E-Mail: william.arvin@bis.doc.gov

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Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AE80

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Title: Addition of Non-Material Changes That May be Made to Export Licenses; and Addition of Non-Material Changes

Requiring Prior BIS Notification and Approval

Abstract: The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is proposing to amend the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by

revising the section of the EAR that specifies what changes may be made to BIS export and reexport licenses. This rule

proposes to expand the scope of non-material changes, and add a new sub-set of changes that may be made to an export or

reexport license, provided BIS approves the change in writing.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 750; 15 CFR 758; 15 CFR 742; 15 CFR 748; 15 CFR 772 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code

of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 22 USC 3201 et seq; 22 USC 7201 et seq; 22 USC 7210; 42 USC 2139a; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 50 USC

2401 et seq; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; EO 12058; EO 12851; EO 12938; EO 13026; EO 13222; Pub L 108-11

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Timothy Mooney 

Export Policy Analyst

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-3371 

FAX: 202 482-3355

E-Mail: timothy.mooney@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AF47

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Title: Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations: Control of Firearms and Related Articles the President Determines

No Longer Warrant Control Under the United States Munitions List

Abstract: This rule describes how articles the President determines no longer warrant control under Category I (Firearms,

Close Assault Weapons and Combat Shotguns) of the United States Munitions List (USML) would be controlled under the

Commerce Control List (CCL) in new Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) 0A601, 0B601, 0D601, and 0E601. In

addition, this rule makes certain changes to ECCNs 0A984, 0A986, 0A987, and 2B018. This rule also addresses license

exception availability for items controlled by the five new ECCNs that would be created and for the ECCNs that would be

changed.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 742; 15 CFR 774 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 22 USC 3201 et seq; 22 USC 7201 et seq; 22 USC 7210; 42 USC 2139a; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 50 USC

2401 et seq; EO 12058; EO 12851; EO 12938; EO 13026; EO 13222; PL 108-11

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0694-AF17

Agency Contact: William Arvin 

Policy Analyst

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

HCHB Room 2096, 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-2440 

FAX: 202 482-3355

E-Mail: william.arvin@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AF48

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Title: Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations: Control of Guns and Armament and Related Articles the President

Determines No Longer Warrant Control Under the United States Munitions List

Abstract: This rule describes how articles the President determines no longer warrant control under Category II (Guns and

Armament) of the United States Munitions List (USML) would be controlled under the Commerce Control List (CCL) in new

Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) 0A602, 0B602, 0D602, and 0E602.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 742; 15 CFR 774 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 22 USC 3201 et seq; 22 USC 7201 et seq; 22 USC 7210; 42 USC 2139a; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 50 USC

2401 et seq; EO 12058; EO 12851; EO 12938; EO 13026; EO 13222; PL 108-11

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0694-AF17

Agency Contact: William Arvin 

Policy Analyst

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

HCHB Room 2096, 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-2440 

FAX: 202 482-3355

E-Mail: william.arvin@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AF49

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Title: Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations: Control of Ammunition and Ordnance the President Determines No

Longer Warrant Control Under the United States Munitions List

Abstract: This rule describes how articles the President determines no longer warrant control under Category III

(Ammunition/Ordnance) of the United States Munitions List (USML) would be controlled under the Commerce Control List (CCL)

in new Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) 0A603, 0B603, 0D603, and 0E603. This rule also addresses license

exception availability for items controlled by the five new ECCNs that would be created.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 742; 15 CFR 774 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 22 USC 3201 et seq; 22 USC 7201 et seq; 22 USC 7210; 42 USC 2139a; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 50 USC

2401 et seq; EO 12058; EO 12851; EO 12938; EO 13026; EO 13222; PL 108-11

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0694-AF17

Agency Contact: William Arvin 

Policy Analyst

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

HCHB Room 2096, 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-2440 

FAX: 202 482-3355

E-Mail: william.arvin@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AF52

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Title: Export Administration Regulations Revision: Dissemination, Detection and Protection Equipment and Related Articles the

President Determines No Longer Warrant Control Under the USML

Abstract: This rule would amend the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to create five new 600 series Export Control

Classification Numbers (ECCNs) in Commerce Control List (CCL) Category 1 that would control dissemination, detection and

protection equipment and related articles that the President determines no longer warrant control under United States Munitions

List (USML) Category XIV in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). This rule is part of the Administration's Export

Control Reform Initiative announced by the President in 2009.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 742; 15 CFR 774 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 10 USC 7420; 10 USC 7430(e); 22 USC 287c; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 22 USC 6004; 22 USC 7201 et seq; 30

USC 185(s); 30 USC 185(u); 42 USC 2139a; 42 USC 6212; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; EO 13026; EO

13222

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Proposed Rule 07/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

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Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

Related RINs: Related to 0694-AF17

Agency Contact: Willard Fisher 

Export Administration Specialist

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-2440 

FAX: 202 482-3355

E-Mail: willard.fisher@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AF60

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Title: Amendment to Licensing Requirements for Exports to Canada of Shotguns, Shotgun Shells and Optical Sighting Devices

under the Export Administration Regulations

Abstract: The Bureau of Industry and Security proposes to amend the licensing requirements in the Export Administration

Regulations for items controlled under Export Control Classification Numbers 0A984, 0A986 and 0A987 to Canada. This

amendment would support the Administration's Export Control Reform Initiative to streamline licensing requirements for exports

to allies and partners consistent with U.S. multilateral obligations and subject to appropriate monitoring measures.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 742; 15 CFR 758 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 22 USC 3201 et seq; 22 USC 7201 et seq; 22 USC 7210; 42 USC 2139a; 50 USC 2401 et seq; 50 USC

1701 et seq; EO 12058; EO 12851; EO 12938; EO 13026; EO 13222; PL 108-11

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Sheila Quarterman 

Export Policy Analyst

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

HCHB Room 2092, 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-2440 

FAX: 202 482-3355

E-Mail: sheila.quarterman@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AF68

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Title: Feasibility of Enumerating "Specially Designed" Components

Abstract: As part of the Presidents Export Control Reform (ECR) Initiative, this Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

(ANPR) requests comments on the feasibility of positively identifying specially designed components on the Commerce Control

List (CCL) so as to decrease the use of the term, which appears extensively throughout the CCL, and thereby facilitate

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enhanced public compliance with the Export Administration Regulations. Specifically, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)

is evaluating whether it is feasible to create exhaustive lists of the specially designed components referred to in certain Export

Control Classification Numbers on the CCL that currently use specially designed catch-all paragraphs, and seeks public input to

assist in this evaluation. If BIS ultimately determines that such lists might be beneficial, it intends to submit these findings to the

appropriate multilateral export control regimes in the normal course of list proposal changes. The request for comments in this

ANPR is part of Commerces retrospective plan under EO 13563 completed in August 2011.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 774 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 10 USC 7420; 10 USC 7430(e); 15 USC 1824a; 22 USC 287c; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 22 USC 6004; 22 USC

7201 et seq; 22 USC 7210; 30 USC 185(s); 30 USC 185(u); 42 USC 2139a; 42 USC 6212; 43 USC 1354; 50 USC 1701 et

seq; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC app 5; EO 13026; EO 13222

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 06/19/2012 77 FR 36419 

ANPRM Comment Period End 09/17/2012 

NPRM 12/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0694-AF66

Agency Contact: Timothy Mooney 

Export Policy Analyst

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-3371 

FAX: 202 482-3355

E-Mail: timothy.mooney@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AF75

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Title: Revisions to Export Administration Regulations: Control of Fire Control, Range Finder, Optical, and Guidance and Control

Equipment the President Determines No Longer Warrant Control Under the USML

Abstract: This proposed rule describes how articles the President determines no longer warrant control under Category XII

(Fire Control, Range Finder, Optical and Guidance and Control Equipment) of the United States Munitions List of the

International Traffic in Arms Regulations would be controlled under the Commerce Control List.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 734; 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 742; 15 CFR 743; 15 CFR 744; 15 CFR 774 (To search for a specific CFR,

visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 10 USC 7420; 10 USC 7430(e); 15 USC 1824a; 22 USC 287c; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 22 USC 6004; 22 USC

7201 et seq; 22 USC 7210; 30 USC 185(s); 30 USC 185(u); 42 USC 2139a; 42 USC 6212; 43 USC 1354; 50 USC 1701 et

seq; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC app 5; EO 12058; EO 12851; EO 12938; EO 12947; EO 13020; EO 13026; EO 13099;

EO 13222; EO 13224; EO 13637; PL 108-11

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Proposed Rule 06/00/2014 

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Steven Emme Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-5491 

E-Mail: steven.emme@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AF98

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Title: Revisions to License Exceptions APP, CIV and ENC

Abstract: The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) proposes to remove anti-terrorism controls on certain computers in light of

technological advancements in the computing industry. BIS also proposes to make technology and source code software for

interconnect equipment eligible for deemed exports under License Exception Adjusted Peak Performance (APP). BIS also

proposes to add Albania and Croatia to the "License Exception ENC [Encryption] Favorable Treatment Countries" list. Lastly,

BIS proposes to remove the requirement to submit foreign national review requests and statements for deemed exports of

computer and electronic component technology and source code under License Exceptions APP and Civil end-users (CIV).

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 748; 15 CFR 774 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 10 USC 7420; 10 USC 7430(e); 15 USC 1824a; 22 USC 3201 et seq.; 22 USC 6004; 22 USC 287c

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Proposed Rule 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook 

Policy Analyst

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-2440 

FAX: 202 482-3355

E-Mail: sharron.cook@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AG00

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Title: Retrospective Regulatory Review: Proposed Revisions to the Support Document Requirements of the Export

Administration Regulations

Abstract: This rule proposes changes to support documents required to be submitted for license applications under the Export

Administration Regulations (EAR) and changes to the Bureau of Industry and Security's (BISs) role in issuing documents for the

Import Certificate and Delivery Verification system. BIS is proposing these changes in response to public comments received

from BISs notice of inquiry on the Retrospective Regulatory Review under Executive Order 13563.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

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Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730; 15 CFR 748; 15 CFR 742; 15 CFR 762; 15 CFR 772 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code

of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 10 USC 7420; 10 USC 7430(e); 15 USC 1824a; 22 USC 2151 note; 22 USC 287c; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 22

USC 6004; 22 USC 7201 et seq; 22 USC 7210; 30 USC 185(s); 30 USC 185(u); 42 USC 2139a; 42 USC 6212; 43 USC 1354;

50 USC 1701 et seq; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC app 5; EO 11912; EO 12002; EO 12058; EO 12214; EO 12851; EO

12854; EO 12918; EO 12938; EO 12947; EO 12981; EO 13020; EO 13026; EO 13099; EO 13222; EO 13224; EO 13338; EO

13637; PL 108-11

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Steven Emme Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-5491 

E-Mail: steven.emme@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AG09

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Title: Update of Short Supply Export Controls: Unprocessed Western Red Cedar

Abstract: The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) regulates the export of unprocessed western red cedar (harvested from

Federal or State lands under harvest contracts entered into after September 30, 1979) under the Export Administration

Regulations (EAR) short supply controls. A license is required for exports to all destinations, including Canada. There is a

supplement in the EAR that provides a list of controlled unprocessed western red cedar (harvested for Federal or State lands

under harvest contracts). This list provides relevant Schedule B numbers and commodity descriptions for this short supply

commodity. The Schedule B numbers are now obsolete and commodity descriptions have been modified. This rule proposes to

update this list to remove obsolete descriptions and Schedule B numbers and add relevant descriptions and Schedule B

numbers for this short supply commodity. This rule also proposes to align the heading of Export Control Classification Number

for unprocessed western red cedar to match the legal authority in the Export Administration Act, as well as amending the related

listings in the short supply supplement and the text of the short supply controls.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 754; 15 CFR 742; 15 CFR 774 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 10 USC 7420; 10 USC 7430(e); 15 USC 1824a; 22 USC 287c; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 22 USC 6004; 22 USC

7201 et seq; 22 USC 7210; 30 USC 185(s); 30 USC 185(u); 42 USC 2139a; 42 USC 6212; 43 USC 1354; 50 USC 1701 et

seq; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC app 5; EO 11912; EO 12058; EO 12851; EO 12938; EO 13026; EO 13222; PL 108-11

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook 

Policy Analyst

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

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14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-2440 

FAX: 202 482-3355

E-Mail: sharron.cook@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AG10

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Title: License Exception AVS and Shipments to International Waters

Abstract: The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is publishing this rule to amend the Export Administration Regulations

(EAR) by updating and clarifying certain License Exception AVS provisions. This rule also amends the EAR by clarifying the

requirements that apply to shipments to international waters.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 744 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 22 USC 3201 et seq; 22 USC 7201 et seq; 22 USC 7210; 42 USC 2139a; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 50 USC app

2401 et seq; EO 12058; EO 12851; EO 12938; EO 12947; EO 13026; EO 13099; EO 13222; EO 13224

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Proposed Rule 10/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Willard Fisher 

Export Administration Specialist

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-2440 

FAX: 202 482-3355

E-Mail: willard.fisher@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AD58

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Title: Implement Understandings Reached at the 2005, 2012 & 2013 Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) Plenary Meetings and a

2009 NSG Intersessional Decision; Additions to the List of NSG Participating Countries

Abstract: The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is publishing this rule to amend the Export Administration Regulations

(EAR) to implement the understandings reached at the 2005 Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) Plenary meeting held in Oslo,

Norway, the 2012 NSG Plenary meeting held in Seattle, Washington, and the 2013 NSG Plenary meeting held in Prague,

Czech Republic. This rule also implements a decision adopted under the NSG intersessional silent approval procedures in

December 2009. Finally, this rule amends the EAR to update the provisions that identify the participating countries in the NSG.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 738; 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 742; 15 CFR 744; 15 CFR 772; 15 CFR 774 (To search for a specific CFR,

visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 10 USC 7420; 10 USC 7430(e); 15 USC 1824a; 18 USC 2510 et seq; 22 USC 287c; 22 USC 3201 et seq;

22 USC 6004; 22 USC 7201 et seq; 22 USC 7210; 30 USC 185(s); 30 USC 185(u); 42 USC 2139a; 42 USC 6212; 43 USC

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1354; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 50 USC 2401 et seq; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC app 5; EO 12058; EO 12851; EO 1293; EO

12938; EO 12947; EO 13026; EO 13099; EO 13222; EO 13224; PL 106-387; PL 107-56; PL 108-11; Pub L 108-11

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 09/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Willard Fisher 

Export Administration Specialist

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-2440 

FAX: 202 482-3355

E-Mail: willard.fisher@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AE81

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Title: Revisions to Defense Priorities and Allocations System Regulations

Abstract: This rule adds certain standards and procedures for assigning priority ratings to purchase orders or contracts and for

allocating materials, services and facilities to promote the national defense.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 700 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 10 USC 2538; 42 USC 5195 et seq; 50 USC 2061 et seq; 50 USC 468; 50 USC 82; EO 12656; EO 12742;

EO 12919; EO 13603

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Statutory Sec 4 of the Defense Production Reauthorization Act of 2009, PL 111-

67 06/20/2010 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/07/2010 75 FR 32122 

NPRM Comment Period End 07/07/2010 

Second NPRM 01/31/2014 79 FR 5332 

Second NPRM Comment Period End 04/01/2014 

Final Rule 08/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: William Arvin 

Policy Analyst

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

HCHB Room 2096, 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-2440 

FAX: 202 482-3355

E-Mail: william.arvin@bis.doc.gov

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Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AE89

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Title: Encryption Export Controls

Abstract: On June 25, 2010, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published an interim final encryption rule in the Federal

Register that requested comments from the public (75 FR 36482). This rule incorporates many of the recommendations received

from the public, as well as corrections to errors that BIS found. Many of the comments were recommendations for future

changes to the encryption controls or to License Exception ENC. These recommendations will be addressed in a future rule.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 738; 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 742; 15 CFR 748; 15 CFR 772; 15 CFR 774 (To search for a specific CFR,

visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 10 USC 7420; 15 USC 1824; 22 USC 287; 22 USC 3201; 22 USC 6004; 22 USC 7201; 22 USC 7210; 30

USC 185; 42 USC 2139; 42 USC 6212; 43 USC 1354; 50 USC 1701; 50 USC 2401; 50 USC 5; EO 12058; EO 12938; EO

13026; EO 13222

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Interim Final Rule Effective 06/25/2010 75 FR 36482 

Final Rule Correction 07/27/2010 75 FR 43819 

Final Action 12/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook 

Policy Analyst

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-2440 

FAX: 202 482-3355

E-Mail: sharron.cook@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AF64

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Title: Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations: Control of Military Electronic Equipment and Related Items the

President Determines No Longer Warrant Control Under the USML

Abstract: This rule describes how articles the President determines no longer warrant control under Category XI (Military

Electronics) of the United States Munitions List (USML) would be controlled on the Commerce Control List (CCL). These articles

would be controlled under four new ECCNs -- 3A611, 3B611, 3D611, and 3E611. The rule also describes how certain cryogenic

and superconductive equipment that the President determines no longer warrant control under several categories of the USML

would be controlled on to the CCL under four new ECCNs -- 3A620, 3B620, 3D620, and 3E620. This rule also describes how

certain radar and laser altimeters and related software and technology would be controlled under ECCNs 7A106, 7D106 and

7E106. This rule is one in a planned series of proposed rules describing how various types of articles the President determines,

as part of the Administration's Export Control Reform Initiative, no longer warrant USML control, would be controlled on the CCL

and by the EAR. This rule is being published in conjunction with a rule from the Department of State, Directorate of Defense

Trade Controls, which would amend the list of articles controlled by USML Category XI.

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Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 774 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 10 USC 7420; 10 USC 7430(e); 15 USC 1824a; 22 USC 287c; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 22 USC 6004; 22 USC

7201 et seq; 22 USC 7210; 30 USC 185(s); 30 USC 185(u); 42 USC 2139a; 42 USC 6212; 43 USC 1354; 50 USC 1701 et

seq; 50 USC 2401 et seq; 50 USC 5; EO 13026; EO 13222

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/28/2012 77 FR 70945 

NPRM Comment Period End 01/28/2013 

Second NPRM 07/25/2013 78 FR 45026 

Second NPRM Comment Period End 09/09/2013 

Final Rule 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

Related RINs: Related to 0694-AF17

Agency Contact: William Arvin 

Policy Analyst

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

HCHB Room 2096, 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-2440 

FAX: 202 482-3355

E-Mail: william.arvin@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AF67

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Title: Clarification of the Definition of a Routed Export Transaction

Abstract: This proposed rule clarifies the parties responsibilities under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) in a routed

export transaction. It also details when and how a U.S. principal party in interest (USPPI) may delegate its responsibilities to

determine license requirements and apply for a license to the foreign principal party in interest (FPPI). Additionally, it clarifies

the parties responsibilities under the EAR in a routed export transaction when the USPPI maintains its responsibility for license

requirements determination and licensing. These changes will resolve perceived difference with the definition of routed export

transactions in the Census Bureaus Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), will decrease exporter confusion when determining

whether to classify their transaction as a routed export transaction and clarify what the respective rights and responsibilities of

each party are under the EAR.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 758; 15 CFR 772; 15 CFR 748; 15 CFR 750 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal

Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 50 USC 1701 et seq; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; EO 13026; EO 13222; PL 108-11

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/06/2014 79 FR 7105 

NPRM Comment Period End 04/07/2014 

Final Rule 08/00/2014 

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Robert Monjay 

Policy Analyst

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

14th & Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Mail Stop 2099B, Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-2440 

E-Mail: robert.monjay@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AF69

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Title: Addition of Certain Persons to the Entity List

Abstract: This rule amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by adding persons to the Entity List. The persons

who are added to the Entity List have been determined by the U.S. Government to be acting contrary to the national security or

foreign policy interests of the United States. The Entity List provides notice to the public that certain exports, reexports, and

transfers (in-country) to entities identified on the Entity List require a license from the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and

that availability of license exceptions in such transactions is limited.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 744 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 22 USC 3201 et seq; 22 USC 7201 et seq; 22 USC 7210; 42 USC 2139a; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 50 USC app

2401 et seq; EO 12058; EO 12851; EO 12938; EO 12947; EO 13026; EO 13099; EO 13222; EO 13224

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Timothy Mooney 

Export Policy Analyst

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-3371 

FAX: 202 482-3355

E-Mail: timothy.mooney@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AF72

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Title: U.S.-India Bilateral Understanding: Additional Revisions to U.S. Export and Reexport Controls Under the Export

Administration Regulations

Abstract: BIS amends the Export Administration Regulations to implement additional components of the bilateral understanding

between the United States and India.

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Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 738 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 10 USC 7420; 10 USC 7430(e); 15 USC 1824a; 22 USC 287c; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 22 USC 6004; 22 USC

7201 et seq; 22 USC 7210; 30 USC 185(s); 30 USC 185(u); 42 USC 2139a; 42 USC 6212; 43 USC 1354; 50 USC 1701 et

seq; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC app 5; EO 13026; EO 13222

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 09/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Sheila Quarterman 

Export Policy Analyst

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

HCHB Room 2092, 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-2440 

FAX: 202 482-3355

E-Mail: sheila.quarterman@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AF73

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Title: Amendment to the Export Administration Regulations: List of Items Classified Under Export Control Classification 0Y521

Series

Abstract: In this rule, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to make

items subject to the EAR and to impose on those items a license requirement for export and reexport to all destinations, except

Canada. Specifically, this rule classifies specified items under Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) 0A521 on the

Commerce Control List (CCL). As described in the final rule that established the 0Y521 series, and published in the Federal

Register on April 13, 2012 (77 FR 22191), items are added to the 0Y521 series upon a determination by the Department of

Commerce, with the concurrence of the Departments of Defense and State, that the items should be controlled for export

because the items provide at least a significant military or intelligence advantage to the United States or foreign policy reasons

justify control. The commodities identified in the rule are controlled for regional stability (RS) Column 1 reasons. The only license

exception available for these commodities is License Exception GOV.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 774 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 10 USC 7420; 10 USC 7430(e); 15 USC 1824a; 22 USC 287c; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 22 USC 6004; 22 USC

7201 et seq; 22 USC 7210; 30 USC 185(s); 30 USC 185(u); 42 USC 2139a; 42 USC 6212; 43 USC 1354; 50 USC 1701 et

seq; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC app 5; EO 13026; EO 13222

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Interim Final Rule 03/28/2013 78 FR 18814 

Final Action 09/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Sheila Quarterman 

Export Policy Analyst

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Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

HCHB Room 2092, 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-2440 

FAX: 202 482-3355

E-Mail: sheila.quarterman@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AF86

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Title: Addition of Persons to the Entity List; and Removal of Person from the Entity List Based on Removal Request

Abstract: This rule amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by adding persons to the Entity List. The persons

who are added to the Entity List have been determined by the U.S. Government to be acting contrary to the national security or

foreign policy interests of the United States. In addition, this rule removes one person from the Entity List, as the result of a

request for removal submitted by the person, a review of information provided in the removal request in accordance with the

EAR, and further review conducted by the End-User Review Committee (ERC). The Entity List provides notice to the public that

certain exports, reexports, and transfers (in country) to entities identified on the Entity List require a license from the Bureau of

Industry and Security (BIS) and that availability of license exceptions in such transactions is limited.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 744 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 22 USC 3201 et seq; 22 USC 7201 et seq; 22 USC 7210; 42 USC 2139a; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 50 USC app

2401 et seq; EO 12058; EO 12851; EO 12938; EO 12947; EO 13026; EO 13099; EO 13222; EO 13224

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Timothy Mooney 

Export Policy Analyst

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-3371 

FAX: 202 482-3355

E-Mail: timothy.mooney@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AF87

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Title: Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR): Control of Spacecraft Systems and Related Items the

President Determines No Longer Warrant Control Under the United States Munitions List

Abstract: This proposed rule describes how certain articles the President determines no longer warrant control under United

States Munitions List (USML) Category XV spacecraft and related items would be controlled on the Commerce Control List

(CCL). Such items would be controlled by new Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) 9A515, 9B515, 9D515, and

9E515 proposed by this rule and existing ECCNs.This is one in a planned series of proposed rules describing how various types

of articles the President determines, as part of the Administrations Export Control Reform Initiative, no longer warrant USML

control, would be controlled on the CCL and by the EAR. This proposed rule is being published in conjunction with a proposed

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rule from the Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, which would amend the list of articles controlled by

USML Category XV.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 774 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 10 USC 7420; 10 USC 7430(e); 15 USC 1824a; 22 USC 287c; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 22 USC 6004; 22 USC

7201 et seq; 22 USC 7210; 30 USC 185(s); 30 USC 185(u); 42 USC 2139a; 42 USC 6212; 43 USC 1354; 50 USC 1701 et

seq; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC app 5; EO 13026; EO 13222

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/24/2013 78 FR 31431 

NPRM Comment Period End 07/08/2013 

Final Rule 05/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Robert Monjay 

Policy Analyst

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

14th & Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Mail Stop 2099B, Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-2440 

E-Mail: robert.monjay@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AF88

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Title: Amendment to the Export Administration Regulations: List of Items Controlled for Export Control Classification 6E993.e

Abstract: In this final rule, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to

make an item subject to the EAR and to impose on those items a license requirement for export and reexport to all destinations,

except Canada.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 774 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 10 USC 7420; 10 USC 7430(e); 15 USC 1824a; 22 USC 287c; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 22 USC 6004; 22 USC

7201 et seq; 22 USC 7210; 30 USC 185(s); 30 USC 185(u); 42 USC 2139a; 42 USC 6212; 43 USC 1354; 50 USC 1701 et

seq; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC app 5; EO 13026; EO 13222

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 07/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Robert Monjay 

Policy Analyst

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

14th & Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Mail Stop 2099B, Washington, DC 20230

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Phone: 202 482-2440 

E-Mail: robert.monjay@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AG02

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Title: Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations Based on the 2013 Missile Technology Control Regime Plenary

Agreements

Abstract: The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is amending the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to reflect

changes to the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Annex that were agreed to by MTCR member countries at the

October 2013 Plenary in Rome, Italy.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 772; 15 CFR 774 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 10 USC 7420; 10 USC 7430(e); 15 USC 1824a; 22 USC 287c; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 22 USC 6004; 22 USC

7201 et seq; 22 USC 7210; 30 USC 185(s); 30 USC 185(u); 42 USC 2139a; 42 USC 6212; 43 USC 1354; 50 USC 1701 et

seq; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC app 5; EO 13026; EO 13222

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 07/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

Agency Contact: Timothy Mooney 

Export Policy Analyst

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-3371 

FAX: 202 482-3355

E-Mail: timothy.mooney@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AG05

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Title: Wassenaar Arrangement 2013 Plenary Agreements Implementation: Commerce Control List, Definitions, and Reports

Abstract: The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) maintains, as part of its Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the

Commerce Control List (CCL), which identifies certain of the items subject to Department of Commerce jurisdiction. This final

rule revises the CCL to implement changes made to the Wassenaar Arrangements List of Dual-Use Goods and Technologies

(Wassenaar List) maintained and agreed to by governments participating in the Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls for

Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies (Wassenaar Arrangement, or WA) at the December 2013 WA

Plenary Meeting (the Plenary). The Wassenaar Arrangement advocates implementation of effective export controls on strategic

items with the objective of improving regional and international security and stability. This rule harmonizes the CCL with the

changes made to the WA List at the Plenary, by revising ECCNs controlled for national security reasons in each category of the

CCL, as well as amending the General Technology Note, WA reporting requirements, and definitions section in the EAR.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

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Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 772; 15 CFR 774 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 10 USC 7420; 10 USC 7430(e); 15 USC 1824a; 22 USC 287c; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 22 USC 6004; 22 USC

7201 et seq; 22 USC 7210; 30 USC 185(s); 30 USC 185(u); 42 USC 2139a; 42 USC 6212; 43 USC 1354; 50 USC 1701 et

seq; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC app 5; EO 13026; EO 13222

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook 

Policy Analyst

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-2440 

FAX: 202 482-3355

E-Mail: sharron.cook@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AG06

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Title: Update of Short Supply Export Controls: Crude Oil, and Petroleum Products

Abstract: The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) regulates the export of crude oil, and petroleum products (that were

produced or derived from the Naval Petroleum Reserves (NPR) or became available for export as a result of an exchange of

any NPR-produced or derived commodities) under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) short supply controls. A license

is required for exports to all destinations, including Canada. There is a supplement in the EAR that provides a list of controlled

crude oil, and petroleum products (produced or derived from the NPR. This list provides relevant Schedule B numbers and

commodity descriptions of these short supply commodities. Many of the Schedule B numbers are now obsolete and commodity

descriptions have been modified. This rule updates this list to remove obsolete descriptions and Schedule B numbers and add

relevant descriptions and Schedule B numbers for these short supply commodities. This rule also clarifies a description of these

products in another section of the EAR.

Priority: Routine and Frequent Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 754; 15 CFR 774 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 10 USC 7420; 10 USC 7430(e); 15 USC 1824a; 22 USC 287c; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 22 USC 6004; 22 USC

7201 et seq; 22 USC 7210; 30 USC 185(s); 30 USC 185(u); 42 USC 2139a; 42 USC 6212; 43 USC 1354; 50 USC 1701 et

seq; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC app 5; EO 11912; EO 13026; EO 13222

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook 

Policy Analyst

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

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Washington , DC 20230 

Phone: 202 482-2440 

FAX: 202 482-3355

E-Mail: sharron.cook@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AG08

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Title: Revisions to Commerce Control List: Impose Controls on Read-Out Integrated Circuits, Seismic Intrusion Detection

System, Radar for Helicopter Landing Systems and Specified Nanotechnology

Abstract: In this rule, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to

impose controls on read-out integrated circuits, seismic intrusion detection systems, radar for helicopter autonomous landing

systems and technology required for the development or production of specified nanotechnology. These items are now

controlled under new Export Control Classification Numbers on the Commerce Control List. The items are controlled for regional

stability reasons Column 1 (RS Column 1) and Column 2 (RS Column 2), and antiterrorism reasons Column 1 (AT Column 1).

The Departments of Commerce, State and Defense have determined that imposition of these license requirements help ensure

public safety, and protect national security and foreign policy interests. Specifically, those agencies have determined that the

significant civilian applications, primarily applications to prevent catastrophic vehicle collisions, and the potential military

applications of these items warrant immediate controls.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 774 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 10 USC 7420; 10 USC 7430(e); 15 USC 1824a; 22 USC 287c; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 22 USC 6004; 22 USC

7201 et seq; 22 USC 7210; 30 USC 185(s); 30 USC 185(u); 42 USC 2139a; 42 USC 6212; 43 USC 1354; 50 USC 1701 et

seq; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC app 5; EO 13026; EO 13222

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 07/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Sheila Quarterman 

Export Policy Analyst

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

HCHB Room 2092, 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-2440 

FAX: 202 482-3355

E-Mail: sheila.quarterman@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AG11

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Title: Corrections and Clarifications to the Export Administration Regulations

Abstract: This final rule makes corrections and clarifications to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) for six final rules

published in 2013 and early 2014. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) consolidated these corrections and clarifications to

reduce the overall number of correction rules for the public to review and because these changes are similar types of corrections

and clarifications. These corrections and clarifications to the EAR are necessary in light of amendments to the EAR that became

effective on October 15, 2013, January 6, 2014, January 21, 2014 and January 29, 2014, as well as for a final rule published on

January 2, 2014 that becomes effective July 1, 2014. These amendments were included in six final rules: Export Administration

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Regulations: Editorial Clean-Up of References to Foreign Trade Regulations published on January 29, 2014 (79 FR 4613);

Control of Military Training Equipment, Energetic Materials, Personal Protective Equipment, Shelters, Articles Related to Launch

Vehicles, Missiles, Rockets, Military Explosives, and Related Items published on January 2, 2014 (79 FR 264); Revisions to the

Export Administration Regulations (EAR): Unverified List (UVL) published on December 19, 2013 (78 FR 76741); Revisions to

the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) To Make the Commerce Control List (CCL) Clearer published on October 4, 2013

(78 FR 61874); Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations: Military Vehicles; Vessels of War; Submersible Vessels,

Oceanographic Equipment; Related Items; and Auxiliary and Miscellaneous Items That the President Determines No Longer

Warrant Control Under the United States Munitions List published on July 8, 2013 (78 FR 40892); and Revisions to the Export

Administration Regulations: Initial Implementation of Export Control Reform published on April 16, 2013 (78 FR 22660). This

final rule also makes other technical corrections and clarifications to the EAR identified by BIS.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 736; 15 CFR 738; 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 742; 15 CFR 744; 15 CFR 746; 15 CFR 748; 15 CFR 750; 15

CFR 762; 15 CFR 758; 15 CFR 772; 15 CFR 774 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 10 USC 7420; 10 USC 7430(e); 15 USC 1824a; 22 USC 2151 note; 22 USC 287c; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 22

USC 6004; 22 USC 7201 et seq; 22 USC 7210; 30 USC 185(s); 30 USC 185(u); 42 USC 2139a; 42 USC 6212; 43 USC 1354;

50 USC 1701 et seq; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC app 5; EO 12058; EO 12851; EO 12854; EO 12918; EO 12938; EO

12947; EO 13020; EO 13026; EO 13099; EO 13222; EO 13224; EO 13338; EO 13637; PL 108-11

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 08/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0694-AF97;

Related to 0694-

AF70;Related to 0694-AF58;Related to 0694-AF37;Related

to 0694-AF39;

Related to 0694-AF65

Agency Contact: Timothy Mooney 

Export Policy Analyst

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-3371 

FAX: 202 482-3355

E-Mail: timothy.mooney@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AD89

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Title: Automated Export System and Shippers Export Declaration--Requirement to Show Paragraphs in Export Control

Classification Numbers

Abstract: The Export Administration Regulations currently require that the Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) be

entered for certain exports from the United States. The lists of items in some ECCNs are further broken down by paragraphs

that describe the items covered by that ECCN with greater precision. In some instances, the export license requirements,

availability of license exceptions and license application review policy are affected by that paragraph designation. The Bureau of

Industry and Security (BIS) is considering requiring that paragraph designations be included in the ECCN field on the

Automated Export System. Requiring this information would, in some transactions, allow BIS to determine more quickly the

accuracy of a claimed use of authority to ship without a license or pursuant to a license exception. In addition, this information

would enable BIS to target its end use checks of exports more effectively because it could select items of the greatest

significance without extensive follow up information from the exporter. By taking advantage of the additional information, BIS

could make more effective use of its limited enforcement resources.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

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CFR Citation: 15 CFR 758 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 50 USC 2401 et seq; EO 13222; 50 USC 1701 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice 06/00/2015 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: William Arvin 

Policy Analyst

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

HCHB Room 2096, 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-2440 

FAX: 202 482-3355

E-Mail: william.arvin@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AF39

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Title: Revisions to the EAR: Military Vehicles; Vessels of War; Submersible Vessels, Oceanographic Equipment; Related Items;

and Auxiliary and Miscellaneous Items

Abstract: This rule adds to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) controls on military vehicles and related items; vessels

of war and related items; submersible vessels, oceanographic equipment and related items; and auxiliary and miscellaneous

items that the President has determined no longer warrant control on the United States Munitions List (USML). This rule also

adds to the EAR controls on items within the scope of the Munitions List (WAML) of the Wassenaar Arrangement on Export

Controls for Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies (Wassenaar Arrangement) that are not specifically

identified on the USML or the Commerce Control List (CCL) but that were subject to USML jurisdiction. Finally, this rule moves

certain items that were already subject to the EAR to the new Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) created by this

rule. This rule is being published in conjunction with the publication of a Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade

Controls rule revising USML Categories VII, VI, XX, and XIII (22 CFR 121.1) to control those articles the President has

determined warrant control in those Categories of the USML. Both of these rules are part of the President's Export Control

Reform Initiative announced by the President in 2009. The revisions in this final rule are also part of Commerce's retrospective

regulatory review plan under Executive Order (EO) 13563. Commerce's full plan can be accessed at:

http://open.commerce.gov/news/2011/08/23/commerce-plan-retrospective-analysis-existing-rules.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 742; 15 CFR 770; 15 CFR 772; 15 CFR 774 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code

of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 10 USC 7420; 10 USC 7430(e); 15 USC 1824a; 22 USC 287c; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 22 USC 6004; 22 USC

7201 et seq; 22 USC 7210; 30 USC 185(s); 30 USC 185(u); 42 USC 2139a; 42 USC 6212; 43 USC 1354; 50 USC 1701 et

seq; 50 USC 2401 et seq; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC app 5; EO 12058; EO 12851; EO 12938; EO 13026; EO 13222;

PL 108-11

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/23/2011 76 FR 80291 

NPRM Comment Period End 02/06/2012 

Final Rule 07/08/2013 78 FR 40892 

Correction 01/02/2014 79 FR 22 

Final Rule Effective 01/06/2014 

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

Related RINs: Related to 0694-AF17;Related to 0694-

AF42;Related to 0694-AF51;Related to 0694-AF65

Agency Contact: Willard Fisher 

Export Administration Specialist

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-2440 

FAX: 202 482-3355

E-Mail: willard.fisher@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AF53

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Title: Export Administration Regulations Revisions: Control of Energetic Materials and Related Articles that the President

Determines No Longer Warrant Control Under the United States Munitions List

Abstract: This rule amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to create four new 600 series Export Control

Classification Numbers (ECCNs) in Commerce Control List (CCL) Category 1 that control energetic materials and related articles

that the President determines no longer warrant control under United States Munitions List (USML) Category V in the

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). This rule is part of the Administration's Export Control Reform Initiative

announced by the President in 2009.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 774 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 10 USC 7420; 10 USC 7430(e); 15 USC 1824a; 22 USC 287c; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 22 USC 6004; 22 USC

7201 et seq; 22 USC 7210; 30 USC 185(s); 30 USC 185(u); 42 USC 2139a; 42 USC 6212; 43 USC 1354; 50 USC 1701 et

seq; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC app 5; EO 13026; EO 13222

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Proposed Rule 05/02/2012 77 FR 25932 

NPRM Comment Period End 06/18/2012 

Final Rule 01/02/2014 79 FR 264 

Final Rule Effective 07/01/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

Related RINs: Merge with 0694-AF58

Agency Contact: Willard Fisher 

Export Administration Specialist

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-2440 

FAX: 202 482-3355

E-Mail: willard.fisher@bis.doc.gov

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Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AF54

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Title: Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations: Control of Military Training Equipment and Related Items the

President Determines No Longer Warrant Control Under the United States Munitions List

Abstract: This rule describes how articles the President determines no longer warrant control under Category IX (Military

Training Equipment and Training) of the United States Munitions List (USML) would be controlled under the Commerce Control

List (CCL). These articles consist primarily of low level military training equipment, parts for more sensitive military training

equipment (the more sensitive equipment itself would remain on the USML), test, inspection and production and related software

and technology.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 742; 15 CFR 774 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 22 USC 3201 et seq; 22 USC 7201 et seq; 22 USC 7210; 42 USC 2139a; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 50 USC

2401 et seq; EO 12058; EO 12851; EO 12938; EO 13026; EO 13222; PL 108-11

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/13/2012 77 FR 35310 

NPRM Comment Period End 07/30/2012 

Final Rule 01/02/2014 79 FR 264 

Final Rule Effective 07/01/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Merge with 0694-AF58

Agency Contact: William Arvin 

Policy Analyst

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

HCHB Room 2096, 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-2440 

FAX: 202 482-3355

E-Mail: william.arvin@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AF56

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Title: EAR Revision: Items Related to Launch Vehicles, Missiles, Rockets, and Military Explosive Devices that the President

Determines No Longer Warrant Control Under the United States Munitions List

Abstract: This rule would add four new 600 series Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) in Commerce Control List

(CCL) Category 0 (ECCNs 0A604, 0B604, 0D604, and 0E604) and four new 600 series ECCNs in CCL Category 9 (ECCNs

9A604, 9B604, 9D604, and 9E604) that would clarify the EAR controls that apply to certain items the President determines no

longer warrant control under the USML that are related to launch vehicles, missiles, rockets, torpedoes, bombs, mines, and

other military explosive devices in USML Category IV. In addition, this rule would amend ECCNs 9B115, 9B116, 9D104, 9E002,

9E101, and 9E102 to make conforming changes based on both the addition of new 600 series ECCNs 9A604, 9B604, 9D604,

and 9E604 to CCL Category 9, in this rule, and the amendments to the list of defense articles controlled by USML Category IV

that are contained in a rule from the Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, which would be published in

conjunction with this rule from BIS.

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Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 774 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 22 USC 6004; 10 USC 7420; 10 USC 7430(e); 15 USC 1824a; 22 USC 287c; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 22 USC

3201 et seq; 22 USC 6004; 22 USC 7201 et seq; 22 USC 7210; 30 USC; 30 USC 185(s); 30 USC 185(u); 30 USC185(u); 42

USC 2139a; 42 USC 6212; 43 USC 1354; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 50 USC 2401 et seq; 50 USC 5; EO 13026; EO 13222

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Proposed Rule 01/31/2013 78 FR 6750 

NPRM Comment Period End 03/18/2013 

Final Rule 01/02/2014 79 FR 264 

Final Rule Effective 07/01/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

Related RINs: Merge with 0694-AF58

Agency Contact: Willard Fisher 

Export Administration Specialist

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-2440 

FAX: 202 482-3355

E-Mail: willard.fisher@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AF58

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Title: Control of Military Training Equipment, Energetic Materials, Personal Protective Equipment, Shelters, Articles Related to

Launch Vehicles, Missiles, Rockets, Military Explosives, and Related Items

Abstract: This rule implements four previously proposed rules, and adds to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

controls on energetic materials, personal protective equipment, shelters, military training equipment, articles related to launch

vehicles, missiles, rockets, military explosives, and related items that the President has determined no longer warrant control on

the United States Munitions List (USML). This rule also adds to the EAR controls on items within the scope of the Munitions List

(WAML) of the Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls for Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies

(Wassenaar Arrangement) that are not specifically identified on the USML or the Commerce Control List (CCL), but that were

subject to USML jurisdiction. Finally, this rule moves certain items that were already subject to the EAR to the new Export

Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) created by this rule. This rule is being published in conjunction with the publication of a

Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls rule revising USML Categories IV, V, IX, X, and XVI (22 CFR 121.1)

to control those articles the President has determined warrant control in those categories of the USML. Both rules are part of the

Presidents Export Control Reform Initiative.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 774 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 10 USC 7420; 10 USC 7430(e); 15 USC 1824a; 22 USC 287c; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 22 USC 6004; 22 USC

7201 et seq; 22 USC 7210; 30 USC; 30 USC 185(s); 30 USC 185(u); 42 USC 2139a; 42 USC 6212; 43 USC 1354; 50 USC

1701 et seq; 50 USC 2401 et seq; 50 USC 5; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC app 5; EO 12058; EO 12851; EO 12938; EO

13026; EO 13222; PL 108-11

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/07/2012 77 FR 33668 

Final Rule 01/02/2014 79 FR 264 

Final Rule Effective 07/01/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Merge with 0694-AF54;

Merge with 0694-

AF53;Merge with 0694-AF56;Related to 0694-AG11

Agency Contact: Steven Emme Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-5491 

E-Mail: steven.emme@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AF70

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Title: Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR): Unverified List (UVL)

Abstract: The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is amending the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by: requiring

exporters to file an Automated Export System (AES) record for all exports subject to the EAR involving a party or parties to the

transaction who are listed on the Unverified List (the Unverified List or UVL); suspending the availability of license exceptions for

exports, reexports, and transfers (in-country) involving a party or parties to the transaction who are listed on the UVL; requiring

exporters, reexporters, and transferors to obtain a UVL statement from a party or parties to the transaction who are listed on the

UVL before proceeding with exports, reexports, and transfers (in-country) involving items subject to the EAR, but where the item

does not require a license, i.e., No License Required (NLR); publishing the UVL in the EAR; and adding to the EAR the

procedures to request removal or modification of a UVL entry. These changes to the UVL enhance the U.S. Governments

ability to verify the bona fides of parties to exports, reexports, or transfers (in-country) of items subject to the EAR and provide

the U.S. Government increased visibility into such exports, reexports, and transfers involving persons whose bona fides could

not be verified.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 744; 15 CFR 756; 15 CFR 740 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 22 USC 3201 et seq; 22 USC 7201 et seq; 22 USC 7210; 42 USC 2139a; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 50 USC app

2401 et seq; EO 12058; EO 12851; EO 12938; EO 12947; EO 13026; EO 13099; EO 13222; EO 13224

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 09/11/2013 78 FR 55664 

Final Action 12/19/2013 78 FR 76741 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

Related RINs: Related to 0694-AG11

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook 

Policy Analyst

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-2440 

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FAX: 202 482-3355

E-Mail: sharron.cook@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AF95

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Title: Addition and Revision to the List of Validated End-Users in the Peoples Republic of China

Abstract: In this rule, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to add

an end-user in the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) to the list of Validated End-Users (VEUs). Specifically, BIS amends

Supplement No. 7 to part 748 of the EAR to add Intel Semiconductor (Dalian) Ltd. (Intel Dalian) as a VEU. With this rule,

exports, reexports and transfers (in-country) of certain items to two Intel Dalian eligible destinations are now authorized under

Authorization VEU. BIS also amends Supplement No. 7 to part 748 to change the name of an existing VEU in the PRC, from

Lam Research Corporation to Lam Research Service Co., Ltd.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 748 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; EO 13026; EO 13222

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 09/06/2013 78 FR 54752 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Sheila Quarterman 

Export Policy Analyst

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

HCHB Room 2092, 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-2440 

FAX: 202 482-3355

E-Mail: sheila.quarterman@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AF96

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Title: Addition of Certain Persons to the Entity List; and Removal of One Person From the Entity List Based on a Removal

Request

Abstract: This rule amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by adding entries to the Entity List for persons who

have been determined by the U.S. Government to be acting contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the

United States. This rule also removes one person from the Entity List as a result of a request for removal submitted by this

person, a review of information provided in the removal request in accordance with Section 744.16 (Procedure for requesting

removal or modification of an Entity List entity), and further review conducted by the End-User Review Committee (ERC). The

Entity List provides notice to the public that certain exports, reexports, and transfers (in-country) to entities identified on the

Entity List require a license from the Bureau of Industry and Security and that availability of license exceptions in such

transactions is limited.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 744 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 22 USC 3201 et seq; 22 USC 7201 et seq; 22 USC 7210; 42 USC 2139a; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 50 USC app

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2401 et seq; EO 12058; EO 12851; EO 12938; EO 12947; EO 13026; EO 13099; EO 13222; EO 13224

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 12/12/2013 78 FR 75458 

Final Rule Effective 12/12/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

Agency Contact: Timothy Mooney 

Export Policy Analyst

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-3371 

FAX: 202 482-3355

E-Mail: timothy.mooney@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AF97

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Title: Export Administration Regulations: Editorial Clean-up of References to Foreign Trade Regulations

Abstract: The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is amending the Export Administration Regulations to harmonize with

revisions made to the Census Bureaus Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR).

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 732; 15 CFR 736; 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 744; 15 CFR 752; 15 CFR 754; 15 CFR 758; 15 CFR 766; 15

CFR 770; 15 CFR 772 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 10 USC 7420; 10 USC 7430(e); 15 USC 1824a; 22 USC 2151 note; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 22 USC 7201 et

seq; 22 USC 7210; 30 USC 185(s); 30 USC 185(u); 42 USC 2139a; 42 USC 6212; 43 USC 1354; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 50

USC app 2401 et seq; EO 11912; EO 12058; EO 12851; EO 12938; EO 12947; EO 13020; EO 13026; EO 13099; EO 13222;

EO 13224; EO 13338

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 01/29/2014 79 FR 4613 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0694-AG11

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook 

Policy Analyst

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-2440 

FAX: 202 482-3355

E-Mail: sharron.cook@bis.doc.gov

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Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AF99

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Title: Amendments to Existing Validated End-User Authorizations in the Peoples Republic of China

Abstract: In this rule, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to

change/revise existing authorizations for Validated End-Users (VEUs) Samsung China Semiconductor Co. Ltd. (SCS),

Semiconductor Manufacturing international Corporation (SMIC), SK Hynix Semiconductor (China) Ltd. and SK Hynix

Semiconductor (Wuxi) Ltd., in the Peoples Republic of China (PRC).

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 748 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 50 USC 1701 et seq; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; EO 13026; EO 13222

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 11/20/2013 78 FR 69535 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Sheila Quarterman 

Export Policy Analyst

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

HCHB Room 2092, 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-2440 

FAX: 202 482-3355

E-Mail: sheila.quarterman@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AG01

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Title: Updated Statements of Legal Authority for the Export Administration Regulations

Abstract: This rule updates the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) legal authority paragraphs in the Export Administration

Regulations (EAR) to include the citations to five Presidential notices extending emergencies declared pursuant to the

International Emergency Economic Powers Act. This is a procedural rule that only updates authority paragraphs of the EAR. It

does not alter any right, obligation or prohibition that applies to any person under the EAR.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730; 15 CFR 732; 15 CFR 734; 15 CFR 736; 15 CFR 738; 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 742; 15 CFR 743; 15

CFR 744; 15 CFR 745; 15 CFR 746; 15 CFR 747; 15 CFR 748; 15 CFR 750; 15 CFR 752; 15 CFR 754; 15 CFR 756; 15 CFR

758; 15 CFR 760; 15 CFR 762; 15 CFR 764; 15 CFR 766; 15 CFR 768; 15 CFR 770; 15 CFR 772; 15 CFR 774 (To search for

a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 10 USC 7420; 10 USC 7430(e); 15 USC 1824a; 22 USC 2151 note; 22 USC 287c; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 22

USC 6004; 22 USC 7201 et seq; 22 USC 7210; 30 USC 185(s); 30 USC 185(u); 42 USC 2139a; 42 USC 6212; 43 USC 1354;

50 USC 1701 et seq; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC app 5; EO 11912; EO 12002; EO 12058; EO 12214; EO 12851; EO

12854; EO 12918; EO 12938; EO 12947; EO 12981; EO 13020; EO 13026; EO 13099; EO 13222; EO 13224; EO 13338; EO

13637; PL 108-11

Legal Deadline: None

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Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 12/19/2013 78 FR 76738 

Final Rule Effective 12/19/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: William Arvin 

Policy Analyst

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

HCHB Room 2096, 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-2440 

FAX: 202 482-3355

E-Mail: william.arvin@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AG03

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Title: Removal of Person from the Entity List Based on a Removal Request

Abstract: This rule amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by removing one person from the Entity List. This rule

removes one person in Russia from the Entity List, along with entries for this person under Germany and Taiwan. This person is

being removed from the Entity List as a result of a request for removal submitted by the person, a review of information provided

in the removal request in accordance with 744.16 (Procedure for requesting removal or modification of an Entity List entity), and

further review conducted by the End-user Review Committee (ERC).

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 744 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 22 USC 3201 et seq; 22 USC 7201 et seq; 22 USC 7210; 42 USC 2139a; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 50 USC app

2401 et seq; EO 12058; EO 12851; EO 12938; EO 12947; EO 13026; EO 13099; EO 13222; EO 13224

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 12/31/2013 78 FR 79600 

Final Rule Effective 12/31/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Timothy Mooney 

Export Policy Analyst

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-3371 

FAX: 202 482-3355

E-Mail: timothy.mooney@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AG04

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Title: Implementation of the Understandings Reached at the June 2013 Australia Group (AG) Plenary Meeting and the

December 2012 AG Intersessional Decisions

Abstract: This final rule amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to implement the understandings reached at the

June 2013 plenary meeting of the Australia Group (AG), and the December 2012 AG intersessional decisions. In addition, this

rule amends the EAR to reflect the addition of Mexico as a participating country in the AG following the 2013 AG Plenary

meeting. This rule also adds a License Exception STA paragraph to the CCL entry that controls human and zoonotic pathogens

and toxins, to clarify the scope of eligible items. Finally, this rule amends the EAR to reflect the addition of Somalia and Syria as

States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC).

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 710; 15 CFR 738; 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 745; 15 CFR 772; 15 CFR 774 (To search for a specific CFR,

visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 10 USC 7420; 10 USC 7430(e); 15 USC 1824a; 22 USC 6701 et seq; 22 USC 287c; 22 USC 3201 et seq;

22 USC 6004; 22 USC 7201 et seq; 22 USC 7210; 30 USC 185(s); 30 USC 185(u); 42 USC 2139a; 42 USC 6212; 43 USC

1354; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC app 5; EO 12938; EO 13026; EO 13128; EO 13222

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 03/26/2014 79 FR 16664 

Final Rule Effective 03/26/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

Agency Contact: Willard Fisher 

Export Administration Specialist

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-2440 

FAX: 202 482-3355

E-Mail: willard.fisher@bis.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AG07

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Title: Updated Statements of Legal Authority for the Export Administration Regulations

Abstract: This rule updates the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) legal authority paragraphs in the Export Administration

Regulations (EAR) to cite a Presidential notice extending an emergency declared pursuant to the International Emergency

Economic Powers Act. This is a procedural rule that only updates authority paragraphs of the EAR. It does not alter any right,

obligation or prohibition that applies to any person under the EAR.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 730; 15 CFR 744 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 10 USC 7420; 10 USC 7430(e); 15 USC 1824a; 22 USC 287c; 22 USC 3201 et seq.; 22 USC 6004

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Direct Final Rule 03/19/2014 79 FR 15219 

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Final Rule Effective 03/19/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: William Arvin 

Policy Analyst

Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

HCHB Room 2096, 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230

Phone: 202 482-2440 

FAX: 202 482-3355

E-Mail: william.arvin@bis.doc.gov

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