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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 2013 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 2012 agenda. The purpose of the agenda is 

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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 2013 regulatory agenda includes regulatory activities that are expected to be 

conducted during the period April 1, 2013, through March 31, 2014. 

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 2013 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 March 28, 2013, the Office of 

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

2013 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. 

 In this edition of Commerce’s regulatory agenda, a list of the most important significant regulatory actions 

and a Statement of Regulatory Priorities are included in the Regulatory Plan, which appears in both the online 

Unified Agenda and in part II of the issue of the Federal Register that includes the Unified Agenda. 

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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. In addition, for fall editions of the Agenda, Commerce’s entire Regulatory Plan will 

continue to be printed in the Federal Register. 

 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 2013 regulatory agenda follows. 

NAME: Cameron F. Kerry,

General Counsel. 

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The 299 Regulatory Agendas

General Administration - Final Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Civil Monetary Penalties: Adjustment for Inflation 0605-AA31

General Administration - Completed Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Guidance for Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (Financial Assistance) 0605-AA28

Bureau of the Census - Completed Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR): Mandatory Automated Export System Filing for all Shipments Requiring Shipper's

Export Declaration Information; Substantive Changes and Corrections 0607-AA50

Resumption of the Population Estimates Challenge Program and Changes to the Program 0607-AA51

Economic Development Administration - Long-term Action

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

Amendment to Certification of Factual Information to Import Administration During Antidumping and Countervailing Duty

Proceedings 0625-AA66

Canadian Softwood Lumber Import Licensing System 0625-AA76

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

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

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

International Trade Administration - Completed Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Commercial Availability of Fabric and Yarn 0625-AA59

Modification to Regulation Concerning the Revocation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders 0625-AA86

Antidumping Proceedings: Calculation of the Weighted Average Dumping Margin and Assessment Rate in Certain

Antidumping Duty Proceedings 0625-AA87

Modification of Regulations Regarding the Practice of Accepting Bonds During the Provisional Measures Period in

Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations 0625-AA88

Withdrawal of Regulations Pertaining to Imports of Cotton Woven Fabric and Short Supply Procedures; Opportunity for

Public Comment 0625-AA90

Modification of Regulations Regarding the Definition of Factual Information and Time Limits for Submission of Factual

Information 0625-AA91

Regulation Strengthening Accountability of Attorneys and Non-Attorney Representatives Appearing before the

Department 0625-AA92

Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis System 0625-AA93

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - PreRule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

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

Science Center 0648-BB87

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Proposed Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

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

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

Recommendations by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission 0648-AT31

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

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

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

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

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

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuaries Amendments and Corrections 0648-AY76

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

Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary Boundary Expansion 0648-BA21

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

and Area 3A 0648-BA37

Implementation of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission Resolution Establishing a Program for Transshipments

by Large-Scale Tuna Longline Fishing Vessels in the Eastern Pacific Ocean 0648-BA41

Amendment 6 to the Monkfish Fishery Management Plan 0648-BA50

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

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

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

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

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

Fishery Permits 0648-BB40

Implementation of the Shark Conservation Act of 2010 0648-BB54

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

Amendment 89 to the Gulf of Alaska Groundfish Fishery Management Plan Area Closures for Chionoecetes bairdi Crab

Protection in Gulf of Alaska Groundfish Fisheries 0648-BB76

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

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

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

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

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

BSAI 0648-BC34

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

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

Framework Action to Set the Annual Catch Limit for Vermilion and Yellowtail Snapper, and Modify the Bag Limit for

Vermilion Snapper 0648-BC51

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

Regulatory Amendment 15 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic

Region 0648-BC60

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

Amendment 28 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region 0648-BC63

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

BSAI 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

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

Bocaccio 0648-BC76

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

Trawl Trailing Action: Chafing Gear 0648-BC84

Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 Implementation 0648-BC86

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

Longline Fisheries for 2013 and 2014 0648-BC88

Amending the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan 0648-BC90

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

Amendment 30 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region 0648-BC99

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

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

Regulatory Amendment 18 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic

Region 0648-BD04

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

Modifying the Overflight Zone in Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary 0648-BD06

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

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

Framework Action to Revise the Passenger Capacity Criteria for Renewal and Transfer of Gulf Reef Fish and Coastal

Migratory Pelagic For-Hire Permits 0648-BD10

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

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

2013 Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Recreational Harvest Measures and Increase to the 2013 and

2014 Black Sea Bass Specifications 0648-BD13

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

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

Re-establishing the Sanctuary Nomination Process 0648-BD20

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

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

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Final Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

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

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

Scientific and Statistical Committees; Peer Review; National Standard Guidelines 0648-AW62

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

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

Emergency Rule to Close a Portion of Federal Waters in the Gulf of Mexico in Response to the Deepwater Horizon Oil

Spill 0648-AY87

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

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

National Appeals Office Rules of Procedure 0648-BA36

Revision to the Maximum Retainable Amounts of Groundfish in the Arrowtooth Flounder Fishery in the Bering Sea and

Aleutian Islands Management Area 0648-BA43

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

Amendment 41 to the Fishery Management Plan for Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands King and Tanner Crabs 0648-BA82

Fisheries in the Western Pacific; Marianas Trench Marine National Monument, Pacific Remote Islands Marine National

Monument, Rose Atoll Marine National Monument 0648-BA98

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

Amendment 5a to the Highly Migratory Species Fishery Management Plan 0648-BB29

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

Salmon and Puget Sound Steelhead 0648-BB30

12-Month Finding on Petitions to Remove the Eastern Distinct Population Segment of the Steller Sea Lion from the

Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Rule to De-list 0648-BB41

Amendment 18B to the Snapper Grouper Fishery Management Plan of the South Atlantic Region 0648-BB58

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

(PSP) 0648-BB59

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

South Atlantic 0648-BB70

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

Bigeye Tuna and Yellowfin Tuna in Purse Seine Fisheries for 2012 0648-BB73

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 94 to the Gulf of Alaska Fishery Management Plan for Alaska and Regulatory Amendments for Community

Quota Entities 0648-BB94

Pacific Coast Groundfish Trawl Rationalization Program Reconsideration of Allocation of Whiting (Raw 2) 0648-BC01

Corrections to Regulations Implementing Tilefish Amendment 1 0648-BC05

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

Longline Fishery for 2012 0648-BC14

Amendment 4 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Fishery of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands:

Parrotfish Size Limits. 0648-BC20

Amendment to Open a Portion of the Georges Bank Closed Area to the Harvest of Atlantic Surfclams and Ocean

Quahogs 0648-BC21

Revisions to the Regulations for Impact Analyses of Critical Habitat 0648-BC24

Amendment 42 to the Fishery Management Plan for Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands King and Tanner Crabs 0648-BC25

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

Framework Adjustment 48 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan 0648-BC27

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS); North Atlantic Swordfish Management Measures 0648-BC31

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

Atlantic Scallop Fishery 0648-BC33

Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Specifications

and Management Measures and FMP Amendment 21-1 0648-BC35

Regulatory Amendment 13 to the Fishery Management Plan of the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic

Region 0648-BC41

Management Measures for Pacific Bluefin Tuna in the Eastern Pacific Ocean 0648-BC44

Regulatory Amendment to Implement an Exempted Fishery for the Spiny Dogfish Fishery off Cape Cod, MA 0648-BC50

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

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Amendment 9 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the South Atlantic Region 0648-BC58

Framework Action to Set the 2013 Gag Recreational Fishing Season and Bag Limit and Modify the February-March

Shallow-Water Grouper Closed Season 0648-BC64

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

Pacific Halibut Fisheries; Catch Sharing Plan 0648-BC75

Enhanced Document Requirements to Support Use of the Dolphin Safe Label on Tuna Products 0648-BC78

2013 Monkfish Emergency Action 0648-BC79

Framework Adjustment 24 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop FMP and Framework Adjustment 49 to the Northeast Multispecies

FMP 0648-BC81

2013-2015 Spiny Dogfish Fishery Specifications 0648-BC85

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

Seine Fisheries for 2013 and 2014 0648-BC87

Fisheries in the Western Pacific; 5-Year Extension of Moratorium on Harvest of Gold Corals 0648-BC89

Pacific Coast Whiting Fishery Allocations for 2013 0648-BC93

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

Framework Action to set the 2013 Quota for Red Snapper Commercial and Recreational Quotas and Modify the

Recreational Bag Limit 0648-BC98

Emergency Rule to Establish Recreational Closure Authority Specific to Federal Waters off Individual States for the Red

Snapper Component of the Reef Fish Fishery 0648-BD00

Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Biennial Specifications and Management Measures; Final Rule; April 2013 Inseason

Adjustments to Fishery Management Measures 0648-BD14

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Long-term Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

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

Procedure 0648-AV53

Confidentiality of Information 0648-AV81

Marine Mammal Protection Act Stranding Regulation Revisions 0648-AW22

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

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

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

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

Washington and Oregon 0648-BB16

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

Revision of the National Standard 1 Guidelines 0648-BB92

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

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

Pacific Salmon 0648-BC95

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Completed Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Modification to the Geographic Boundaries of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Bottomfish Management Subarea 0648-AW00

Measures to Limit Fishing in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands 0648-AW01

Fisheries in the Western Pacific; Western Pacific Pelagic Fisheries; Amendment 16 to the Pelagics Fishery Management

Plan; Framework Process 0648-AW35

Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions and Interjurisdictional Fisheries Act Disaster

Assistance Programs 0648-AW38

Take and Import of Marine Mammals: Take of Marine Mammals Incidental to Operations of an Liquefied Natural Gas

Port Facility in Massachusetts Bay 0648-AW89

Gulf of the Farallones and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuaries Regulations on Introduced Species 0648-AX83

Amendment 3 to the Spiny Dogfish Fishery Management Plan 0648-AY12

Fisheries in the Western Pacific; Pelagic Fisheries; American Samoa Longline Limited Entry Permits 0648-AY24

Fisheries in the Western Pacific; Pelagic Fisheries; Purse Seine Fishing with Fish Aggregation Devices 0648-AY36

Western Pacific Pelagic Fisheries; Territorial Limits on Highly Migratory Species 0648-AY46

Reduce Sea Turtle Bycatch in Atlantic Trawl Fisheries 0648-AY61

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Amendment to Recover the Administrative Costs of Processing Permit Applications 0648-AY81

Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary Boundary Expansion 0648-BA24

False Killer Whale Take Reduction Plan 0648-BA30

Amendment 21 to the Snapper-Grouper Fishery Management Plan of the South Atlantic Region 0648-BA59

Amendment 6 to the Golden Crab Fishery Management Plan of the South Atlantic 0648-BA60

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Vessel Monitoring Systems 0648-BA64

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Electronic Dealer Reporting Requirements 0648-BA75

Western and Central Pacific Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species; Requirements for Transshipping and Bunkering,

Notification of Entry and Exit into High Seas Special Management Area, and Discards 0648-BA85

High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act; Identification and Certification Procedures to Address Shark

Conservation 0648-BA89

Removal of Requirements for the Groundfish Retention Standard Program in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands

Management Area 0648-BA93

Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Construction and Operation of a Liquefied

Natural Gas Deepwater Port in the Gulf of Mexico 0648-BB00

Endangered and Threatened Species: Designation of a Nonessential Experimental Population for Middle Columbia River

Steelhead above the Pelton Round Butte Hydroelectric Project in the Deschutes River 0648-BB04

To Establish a Voluntary Fishing Capacity Reduction Program in the Longline Catcher Processor Subsector of the

Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area Non-Pollock Groundfish Fishery 0648-BB06

Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Navy Operations of Surveillance Towed

Array Sensor System Low Frequency Active Sonar 0648-BB14

Highly Migratory Species Fishing Vessel Notification Requirements for Carrying Observers 0648-BB23

Alaska Groundfish Observer Program Restructuring 0648-BB42

The 2013-2014 Biennial Harvest Specifications and Management Measures for the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery 0648-BB57

Framework Adjustment 47 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan 0648-BB62

Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan Amendment to Address Fleet Consolidation and Accumulation of

Excessive Fishing Privileges 0648-BB69

Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Amendment 34: Commercial Reef Fish Permit Requirements and Crew Size on DualPermitted Vessels 0648-BB72

Revising and Updating the Fishery Management Plan for the Salmon Fisheries in the EEZ Off Alaska 0648-BB77

Interim Fishing Year 2012 Gulf of Maine Atlantic Cod Annual Catch Limits and Recreational Management Measures 0648-BB89

2012 Gulf of Mexico Gray Triggerfish Annual Catch Limits and Annual Catch Targets for the Commercial and

Recreational Sectors; and In-Season Accountability Measures for the Recreational Sector 0648-BB90

Amendment 35 to the Reef Fish Fishery Management Plan Addressing Changes to the Greater Amberjack Rebuilding

Plan and Adjustments to the Stock Annual Catch Limit in the Gulf of Mexico 0648-BB97

Framework Adjustment 6 to the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan 0648-BB99

Regulatory Amendment 12 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper Grouper Fishery in the South Atlantic 0648-BC03

Temporary Rule for Emergency Action to Close the Delmarva Scallop Access Area 0648-BC04

Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Biennial Specifications and Management Measures; Correcting Amendment to Fishery

Management Measures 0648-BC06

Framework Adjustment 5 to the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan 0648-BC08

Mandatory Use of Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs) in Skimmer Trawls, Pusher-Head Trawls, and Wing Nets (Butterfly

Trawls) 0648-BC10

International Fisheries; Western and Central Pacific Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species; Removal of Prohibition on

Purse Seine Fishing in High Seas Areas 0648-BC15

Development of Island-Specific Fishery Management Plans (FMPs) in the Caribbean: Transition from Species-Specific

FMPs to Island-Specific FMPs 0648-BC17

Fisheries Off West Coast States; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Amendment 18; Revision of Essential Fish Habitat

Descriptions for Pacific Salmon 0648-BC19

Comprehensive Ecosystem Based Amendment 3 0648-BC22

Fisheries Off West Coast States; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Amendment 17 0648-BC28

Fisheries Off West Coast States; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Announcing OMB Approval of Information Collection 0648-BC29

Resubmitted Action from Amendment 18A to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the

South Atlantic Region 0648-BC30

Amendment 38 to the Fishery Management Plan for Reef Fish Resources in the Gulf of Mexico 0648-BC37

Amendment 4 to the U.S. Caribbean Coral FMP: Seagrass Management 0648-BC38

2013 Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Specifications and Management Measures 0648-BC40

Generic Amendment 4 to Fishery Management Plans in the Gulf of Mexico: Fixed Petroleum Platforms and Artificial

Reefs as Essential Fish Habitat 0648-BC47

Amendment 19 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan 0648-BC48

Interim Final Rule for 2012 Butterfish Specifications 0648-BC57

Emergency Rule for a Temporary Action to Adjust the Commercial ACL for Yellowtail Snapper in the South Atlantic

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Snapper-Grouper Fishery. 0648-BC59

Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries off West Coast States; Biennial Specifications and Management Measures;

Inseason Adjustments 0648-BC61

Emergency Rule to set the 2012 Annual Catch Limit for the Gulf of Mexico Vermilion Snapper Stock 0648-BC65

Emergency Rule to Close the Elephant Trunk Scallop Area 0648-BC67

Control Date for the Small Mesh Multispecies Fishery 0648-BC70

Framework Adjustment 7 to the Mackerel, Squid, Butterfish Fishery Management Plan 0648-BC72

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

for Designating Critical Habitat 0648-BC74

Amendment to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska; Allocation of Catch Shares in the

Central Gulf of Alaska Trawl Groundfish Fisheries 0648-BC80

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-BC82

Schedule of Fees for Access to NOAA Environmental Data, Information, and Related Products and Services 0648-BC83

Establishing a Control Date for the Reef Fish and Spiny Lobster Trap Fisheries in the U.S. Caribbean 0648-BC96

Amendment to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska; Allocation of Catch Shares in the

Western Gulf of Alaska Trawl Groundfish Fisheries 0648-BD01

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

Miscellaneous Changes to Trademark Rules of Practice 0651-AC88

Certification and Collective Marks 0651-AC89

Patent and Trademark Office - Final Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Revision of the Materiality to Patentability Standard for the Duty to Disclose Information in Patent Applications 0651-AC58

Changes to Implement Revisions to Patent Term Adjustment 0651-AC84

Changes to Implement the Patent Law Treaty 0651-AC85

Setting and Adjusting Patent Fees; Correction 0651-AC86

Patent and Trademark Office - Completed Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Changes to Practice for Documents Submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office 0651-AC27

Changes to Streamline the Electronic Priority Document Exchange Program 0651-AC45

Setting and Adjusting Patent Fees 0651-AC54

Changes to Implement the Thirty-Month Docketing Delay Track (Track III) of the Enhanced Examination Timing Control

Procedures 0651-AC57

Changes to Implement the First Inventor to File Provisions of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act 0651-AC77

Changes to Implement Micro Entity Status for Paying Patent Fees 0651-AC78

Changes to Implement the Disclosure of Sequence Listings Using XML 0651-AC79

Changes to Representation of Others Before The United States Patent and Trademark Office 0651-AC81

Changes to Implement the Technical Corrections to the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act as to Inter Partes Review 0651-AC83

National Telecommunications and Information Administration - Completed Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

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Relocation of and Spectrum sharing by Federal Government Stations - Technical Panel and Dispute Resolution Board 0660-AA26

National Institute of Standards and Technology - Completed Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Redelegations of Authority Resulting from the America COMPETES Act 0693-AB60

Bureau of Industry and Security - PreRule

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 - 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 Defense Priorities and Allocations System Regulations 0694-AE81

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

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

Feasibility of Enumerating "Specially Designed" Components 0694-AF68

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

Revisions to the EAR: 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 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

Bureau of Industry and Security - Final Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Implementation of Understandings Reached at the 2005 & 2012 Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) Plenary Meetings and

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

Encryption Export Controls 0694-AE89

Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to Make the Commerce Control List (CCL) Clearer 0694-AF37

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

Items; and Auxiliary and Miscellaneous Items 0694-AF39

Control of Surface Vessels and Related Articles the President Determines No Longer Warrant Control Under the United

States Munitions List 0694-AF42

Export Administration Regulations Revisions: Auxiliary and Miscellaneous Items No Longer Warranting Control Under

the United States Munitions List; Items on the Wassenaar Arrangement Munitions List 0694-AF51

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

Revision to the Export Administration Regulations: Control of Protective Personnel Equipment and Related Items the

President Determines No Longer Warrant Control under the USML 0694-AF58

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Time Limit for Completion of Voluntary Self Disclosures and Revised Service of Process Procedures 0694-AF59

Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations: Initial Implementation of Export Control Reform 0694-AF65

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

Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations Based on the 2012 Missile Technology Control Regime Plenary

Agreements 0694-AF81

Wassenaar Arrangement 2012 Plenary Agreements Implementation: Commerce Control List, Definitions, and Reports 0694-AF83

Addition of A Person to the Entity List 0694-AF86

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

Amendments to Existing Validated End-User Authorizations: CSMC Technologies Corporation in the People's Republic

of China (PRC) 0694-AF90

Bureau of Industry and Security - Completed Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Revisions to Authorization Validated End-User Provisions: Requirement for Notice of Export, Reexport or Transfer (Incountry) and Clarification Regarding Removal of Conditions 0694-AF19

Control of Aircraft and Related Items the President Determines No Longer Warrant Control Under the United States

Munitions List 0694-AF36

Control of Gas Turbine Engines and Related Items the President Determines No Longer Warrant Control Under the

United States Munitions List 0694-AF41

Editorial Corrections to the Commerce Control List of the Export Administration Regulations 0694-AF62

Editorial Corrections to the Export Administration Regulations 0694-AF63

Implementation of the Understandings Reached at the 2012 Australia Group (AG) Plenary Meeting and the 2012 AG

Intersessional Decisions; Changes to Select Agent Controls 0694-AF76

Addition of Certain Persons to the Entity List 0694-AF80

Removal of Person From the Entity List Based on Removal Request; Implementation of Entity List Annual Review

Changes; and Implementation of Modifications and Corrections to the Entity List 0694-AF82

Amendments to VEUs: Advanced Micro Devices China, Inc., Lam Research Corporation, SK Hynix Semiconductor

((China) and (Wuxi)) in the PRC. 0694-AF84

Addition of Certain Persons to the Entity List 0694-AF85

Addition of Certain Persons to the Entity List; Removal of Person From the Entity List Based on Removal Request;

Implementation of Entity List Annual Review Changes 0694-AF89

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

General Administration ( ADMIN ) RIN: 0605-AA31

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Title: Civil Monetary Penalties: Adjustment for Inflation

Abstract: Final rule is being issued to adjust each civil monetary penalty provided by law within the jurisdiction of the DOC.

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

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 6 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 28 USC 2461 note

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Brenda Dolan 

Departmental Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Officer

Department of Commerce

General Administration

1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

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Washington , DC 20230 

Phone: 202 482-3258

E-Mail: bdolan1@doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

General Administration ( ADMIN ) RIN: 0605-AA28

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Title: Guidance for Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (Financial Assistance)

Abstract: The Department of Commerce is removing its regulation implementing the Government-wide common rule on drug

free workplace requirements for financial assistance, currently located within Part 29 of Title 15 of the Code of Federal

Regulations (CFR), and issuing a new regulation to adopt the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance at 2 CFR

182. This regulatory action implements the OMB's initiative to streamline and consolidate into one title of the CFR all federal

regulations on drug free workplace requirements for financial assistance. These changes constitute an administrative

simplification that would make no substantive change in Department of Commerce policy or procedures for drug free workplace.

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

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 2 CFR 182; 15 CFR 29 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 41 USC 701 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/25/2010 75 FR 29215 

Final Rule 04/22/2013 78 FR 23699 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Gary W. Johnson

Senior Policy Specialist

Department of Commerce

General Administration

HCHB, Room 6054, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230 

Phone: 202 482-1679

FAX: 202 482-1844

E-Mail: gjohnso3@doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

Bureau of the Census ( CENSUS ) RIN: 0607-AA50

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Title: Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR): Mandatory Automated Export System Filing for all Shipments Requiring Shipper's

Export Declaration Information; Substantive Changes and Corrections

Abstract: The Census Bureau issues this rule to amend its regulations to reflect new export reporting requirements.

Specifically, the Census Bureau is requiring mandatory filing of export information through the Automated Export System (AES)

or through AESDirect for all shipments of used self-propelled vehicles and temporary exports. The Census Bureau is also lifting

the moratorium on accepting new applicants for the postdeparture filing program and modifying the program. In addition to the

new export reporting requirements and the modifications to the postdeparture filing program, the final rule will make remedial

changes to the FTR to improve clarity and to correct errors.

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

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 30 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 13 USC 301

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 01/21/2011 76 FR 4002 

Final Rule 03/14/2013 78 FR 16366 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Troy Casey Department of Commerce

Bureau of the Census

4600 Silver Hill Road, Suitland, MD 20746

Suitland , MD 20746 

Phone: 301 763-1028

E-Mail: troy.p.casey@census.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

Bureau of the Census ( CENSUS ) RIN: 0607-AA51

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Title: Resumption of the Population Estimates Challenge Program and Changes to the Program

Abstract: The Census Bureau is resuming the Population Estimates Challenge Program in 2012 for the 2011 estimates forward

and amending the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to rename the current Census program from Procedure for Challenging

of Certain Population and Income Estimates to Procedure for Requesting an Estimates Review and Update. The Census

Bureau also is updating references to the method by which population estimates are officially released to reflect widespread use

of the Internet for disseminating official demographic data. Finally, the Census Bureau is eliminating per capita income from the

Procedure for Requesting Population Estimates Review and Update because the Census Bureau no longer produces per capita

income estimates mandated by the General Revenue Sharing Act of 1972. The General Revenue Sharing program was

discontinued in 1980 for the states; and in 1986 for local governments.

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

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

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

Legal Authority: 13 USC 181; 13 USC 4

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/10/2012 77 FR 47783 

Final Action 01/03/2013 78 FR 255 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local; State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Troy Casey Department of Commerce

Bureau of the Census

4600 Silver Hill Road, Suitland, MD 20746

Suitland , MD 20746 

Phone: 301 763-1028

E-Mail: troy.p.casey@census.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.

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Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

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

Final Rule 

NPRM 12/07/2011 76 FR 76492 

NPRM Comment Period End 02/05/2012 

Additional Information: Included in Retrospective Review under E.O. 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 07/00/2013 

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

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Department of Commerce (DOC) 

International Trade Administration ( ITA ) RIN: 0625-AA66

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Title: Amendment to Certification of Factual Information to Import Administration During Antidumping and Countervailing Duty

Proceedings

Abstract: The Department of Commerce (Department) amends 19 CFR 351.303(g), which governs the certification of factual

information submitted to the Department by a person or their representative during antidumping and countervailing duty

proceedings. The amendments are intended to strengthen the current imprecise certification requirements so that it is clear what

has been certified, by whom, and when, and so that parties and their counsel are aware of the potential consequences of false

certifications.

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 note; 19 USC 1303 note; 19 USC 1671 et seq; 19 USC 3538; 5 USC 301

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 09/22/2004 69 FR 56738 

Interim Final Rule 02/10/2011 76 FR 7491 

Interim Final Rule; Supplemental 09/02/2011 76 FR 54697 

Interim Final Rule Effective 09/02/2011 

Final Action 07/00/2013 

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-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: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 19 CFR 362 (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 08/00/2013 

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

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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-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 09/00/2013 

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-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: 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 1673

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

Interim Final Rule 12/10/2008 73 FR 74930 

Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 01/09/2009 

Final Rule 09/00/2013 

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: Requesting comment on a proposed modification to 19 CFR 351.302, which concerns the extension of time limits for

submissions in antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings.

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: 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 

Final Action 07/00/2013 

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-AA59

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Title: Commercial Availability of Fabric and Yarn

Abstract: This rule implements certain provisions of the Trade and Development Act of 2000 (the Act). Title I of the Act (the

African Growth and Opportunity Act or AGOA), title II of the Act (the United States-Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act or

CBTPA), and title XXXI of the Trade Act of 2002 (the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act or ATPDEA) provide

for quota- and duty-free treatment for qualifying apparel products from designated beneficiary countries. AGOA and CBTPA

authorize quota- and duty-free treatment for apparel articles that are both cut (or knit-to-shape) and sewn or otherwise

assembled in one or more designated beneficiary countries from yarn or fabric that is not formed in the United States or a

beneficiary country, provided it has been determined that such yarn or fabric cannot be supplied by the domestic industry in

commercial quantities in a timely manner. The President has delegated to the Committee for the Implementation of Textile

Agreements (the Committee), which is chaired by the Department of Commerce, the authority to determine whether yarn or

fabric cannot be supplied by the domestic industry in commercial quantities in a timely manner under the AGOA, the ATPDEA,

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and the CBTPA, and has authorized the Committee to extend quota- and duty-free treatment to apparel of such yarn or fabric.

The rule provides the procedure for interested parties to submit a request alleging that a yarn or fabric cannot be supplied by

the domestic industry in commercial quantities in a timely manner, the procedure for public comments, and relevant factors that

will be considered in the Committee's determination. The rule also outlines the factors to be considered by the Committee in

extending quota- and duty-free treatment.

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

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 335 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: EO 13191; PL 106-200, sec 112(b)(5)(B); PL 106-200, sec 211; PL 107-210, sec 3103

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Withdrawn 04/17/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Janet Heinzen 

International Trade Specialist

Department of Commerce

International Trade Administration

Office of Textiles and Apparel, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230 

Phone: 202 482-4006

E-Mail: janet_heinzen@ita.doc.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

International Trade Administration ( ITA ) RIN: 0625-AA86

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Title: Modification to Regulation Concerning the Revocation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

Abstract: The Department of Commerce ("the Department") modifies our regulations governing the revocation of antidumping

and countervailing duty orders, in whole or in part, and the termination of suspended antidumping and countervailing duty

investigations. The modification eliminates the provision for revocation of an antidumping or countervailing duty order with

respect to individual exporters or producers based on those individual exporters or producers having received antidumping

margins of zero for three consecutive years, or countervailing duty rates of zero for five consecutive years.

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 1202; 19 USC 1303; 19 USC 1671; 19 USC 3538; 5 USC 310

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 03/21/2011 76 FR 15233 

Final Action 05/21/2012 77 FR 29875 

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: Mark Ross Department of Commerce

International Trade Administration

1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230 

Phone: 202 482-4794

E-Mail: mark.ross@trade.gov

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Department of Commerce (DOC) 

International Trade Administration ( ITA ) RIN: 0625-AA87

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Title: Antidumping Proceedings: Calculation of the Weighted Average Dumping Margin and Assessment Rate in Certain

Antidumping Duty Proceedings

Abstract: The Department of Commerce ("the Department") requests comments regarding the calculation of the weighted

average dumping margin and antidumping duty assessment rate in certain antidumping duty proceedings. Currently, in a review

of an antidumping duty order conducted under 19 C.F.R. 351.213 (administrative review), 351.214 (new shipper review),

351.215 (expedited antidumping review) (collectively "reviews"), the Department usually makes comparisons between

transaction-specific export prices and average normal values and does not offset any dumping that is found with the results of

comparisons for which the transaction-specific export price exceeds the average normal value. In addition, in the most recent

original antidumping duty investigation in which the Department calculated the weighted average margins of dumping using

transaction-to-transactions comparisons, the Department did not grant offsets for non-dumped comparisons. Several World

Trade Organization ("WTO") dispute settlement reports have found that the United States application of these methodologies

was inconsistent with our WTO obligations. In response to these reports, the Department proposes modification of its

methodologies, including changes to certain provisions of the Department's regulations.

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 1202; 19 USC 1303; 19 USC 1671; 19 USC 3538; 5 USC 301

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/28/2010 75 FR 81533 

NPRM Comment Period Extended 02/01/2011 76 FR 5518 

Final Action 02/14/2012 77 FR 8101 

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: Rachael Nimmo Department of Commerce

International Trade Administration

1401 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230 

Phone: 202 482-0836

E-Mail: rachael.nimmo@trade.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

International Trade Administration ( ITA ) RIN: 0625-AA88

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Title: Modification of Regulations Regarding the Practice of Accepting Bonds During the Provisional Measures Period in

Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations

Abstract: The Department of Commerce (the Department) modifies its regulation that states that provisional measures during

an antidumping or countervailing duty investigation usually take the form of a bonding requirement. The modification establishes

that the provisional measures during an antidumping or countervailing duty investigation will normally take the form of a cash

deposit.

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 1202; 19 USC 1303; 19 USC 1671; 19 USC 3538; 5 USC 301

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 04/26/2011 76 FR 23225 

Final Action 10/03/2011 76 FR 61042 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Mark Ross Department of Commerce

International Trade Administration

1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230 

Phone: 202 482-4794

E-Mail: mark.ross@trade.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

International Trade Administration ( ITA ) RIN: 0625-AA90

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Title: Withdrawal of Regulations Pertaining to Imports of Cotton Woven Fabric and Short Supply Procedures; Opportunity for

Public Comment

Abstract: Import Administration ("IA") proposes to withdraw regulations pertaining to imports of cotton woven fabric and short

supply procedures. Both sets of regulations are obsolete.

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

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 19 CFR 336; 19 CFR 357 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Section 4(b) of the Steel Trade Liberalization Program Implementation Act; Tax Relief and Health Care Act of

2006

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/03/2012 77 FR 5440 

NRPM Comment Period End 04/03/2012 

Final Action 05/25/2012 77 FR 31182 

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 Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230 

Phone: 202 482-5194

E-Mail: robert.goodyear@trade.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

International Trade Administration ( ITA ) RIN: 0625-AA91

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Title: Modification of Regulations Regarding the Definition of Factual Information and Time Limits for Submission of Factual

Information

Abstract: This rule will modify the definition of factual information for the purposes of antidumping and countervailing duty

proceedings, and it will also modify the time limits for submission of factual information in such 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: 19 USC 1202 note; 19 USC 1303 note; 19 USC 1671 et seq; 19 USC 3538; 5 USC 301

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Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/10/2012 77 FR 40534 

NPRM Comment Period Extended 08/23/2012 77 FR 50963 

Final Action 04/10/2013 78 FR 21246 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: Federal

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-AA92

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Title: Regulation Strengthening Accountability of Attorneys and Non-Attorney Representatives Appearing before the

Department

Abstract: The Department of Commerce (the Department) proposes to amend its regulations to add a subsection that

strengthens the accountability of attorneys and non-attorney representatives who appear in proceedings before the Import

Administration (IA). If this rule is implemented, the Department will continue its long-standing practice of permitting attorneys

and non-attorney representatives to appear before IA. The rule provides that both attorneys and non-attorney representatives

will be subject to disciplinary action for misconduct based upon good cause. The rule will assist the Department in maintaining

the integrity of its proceedings by deterring misconduct by those who appear before it in antidumping duty (AD) and

countervailing duty (CVD) 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 U.S.C. 301

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/26/2012 77 FR 38017 

Final Action 04/17/2013 78 FR 22773 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Eric Greynolds 

Program Manager

Department of Commerce

International Trade Administration

1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230 

Phone: 202 482-6071

E-Mail: eric.greynolds@trade.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

International Trade Administration ( ITA ) RIN: 0625-AA93

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Title: Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis System

Abstract: Pursuant to 15 CFR 360, the International Trade Administration is undertaking its five year review of the monitoring

and analysis system.

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

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 19 CFR 360 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 13 USC 301(a); 13 USC 302

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/13/2012 77 FR 67593 

Final Action 02/15/2013 78 FR 11090 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Scott McBride Department of Commerce

International Trade Administration

14th & Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230 

Phone: 202 482-6292

FAX: 202 482-4912

E-Mail: scott_mcbride@ita.doc.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: 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: PreRule

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 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Helen Golde Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Marine Sanctuaries Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 427-8400

E-Mail: helen.golde@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 10/00/2013 

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-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. NMFS 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: Other Significant 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 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 07/00/2013 

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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

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-AU02

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Title: Reducing Disturbances to Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins from Human Interactions

Abstract: NMFS 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 02/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Helen Golde Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Marine Sanctuaries Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 427-8400

E-Mail: helen.golde@noaa.gov

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: NMFS 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

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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, and any such impacts

would be well below the economic threshold of impact pursuant to E.O. 12866.

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 10/00/2013 

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: Jean-Pierre Ple 

Deputy 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: 301 713-9090

FAX: 301 713-9106

E-Mail: jean-pierre.ple@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 (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 End 12/13/2007 72 FR 58279 

NPRM 04/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Governmental

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

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0648-AW22

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Agency Contact: Helen Golde Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Marine Sanctuaries Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 427-8400

E-Mail: helen.golde@noaa.gov

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: The Proposed Rule 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 amendment 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% 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% 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 08/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Gary C. Reisner 

Director, Office of Management and Budget

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 713-2259 Extension: 139 

FAX: 301 713-1464

E-Mail: gary.reisner@noaa.gov

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 1451-1465

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 05/20/2008 73 FR 29093 

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ANPRM Comment Period End 08/18/2008 

NPRM 09/00/2013 

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: The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) revises procedures to monitor international trade in certain fishery

products to meet requirements of the Security and Accountability For Every (SAFE) Port Act, the Magnuson-Stevens 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 will consolidate several existing trade permits and additional seafood commodities will be included

under the consolidated permit requirement. International Trade Permits will be issued electronically through the NOAA Fisheries

Service 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 ) 

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 11/00/2013 

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: Jean-Pierre Ple 

Deputy 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: 301 713-9090

FAX: 301 713-9106

E-Mail: jean-pierre.ple@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

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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 08/00/2013 

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

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 proposes measures to expand reporting requirements for permit holders; increase at-sea observer

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 range, and a push to reduce all sources of

stock mortality, including fishing mortality.

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 06/09/2010 75 FR 32745 

NPRM 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business 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 

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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 would increase observer coverage, improve at-sea sampling, include measures to reduce net

slippage, and include 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: 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

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Supplemental Notice of Intent 12/28/2009 74 FR 68576 

NPRM 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business;

Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: State; Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

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-AY54

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

Abstract: NMFS proposes to designate critical habitat for the North Atlantic right whale. This proposal would result in a

significant 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. NMFS has contacted the

Departments of the Navy, Air Force, and Army as well as the U.S. Coast Guard and the Department of Homeland Security

requesting information related to potential national security impacts related to critical habitat designation. Based on information

provided, we have concluded that there will be no national security impacts associated with the designation of critical habitat.

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 1531-1543

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/00/2013 

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Helen Golde Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Marine Sanctuaries Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 427-8400

E-Mail: helen.golde@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-AY76

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Title: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuaries Amendments and Corrections

Abstract: In a November 20, 2008 Joint Management Plan Review (JMPR) final rule (73 FR 70488) the Office of National

Marine Sanctuaries published the coordinates for certain zones in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS).

Since then, several buoys have been moved or failed, and as such, NOAA is changing the boundary coordinates for these

zones. In addition, several other items were not included in the 2008 final regulations.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other 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

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 03/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0648-AT14;

Related to 0648-

AT15;Related to 0648-AT16

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

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: NOAA'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

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Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/00/2013 

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-BA21

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Title: Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary Boundary Expansion

Abstract: The Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) conducted scoping in association with the Management Plan

Review of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary (FGBNMS or Sanctuary). Among the actions identified by this

scoping was to expand the Sanctuary and apply regulations to the new areas. In order to accomplish this goal, ONMS is

developing a draft environmental impact statement to expand the network of protected areas within the FGBNMS by

incorporating selected reefs and banks in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico for their long-term protection and management. This

action would extend sanctuary regulations currently in place in the FGBNMS, as well as several new regulations to the

expanded areas.

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 1439

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No 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)

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: These regulations implement 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 establishes a combined catch limit annually specified by the International Pacific Halibut

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Commission that is allocated between the commercial and charter halibut fisheries using percentage allocations proposed by the

North Pacific Fishery Management Council. This action would also implement 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 would provide an opportunity for commercial halibut

individual fishing quota holders to lease (transfer on an annual basis) halibut individual fishing quota to charter halibut permit

holders as Guided Angler Fish.

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

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: 16 USC 773-773k

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/22/2011 76 FR 44156 

NRPM Comment Period End 09/06/2011 76 FR 44156 

Proposed Rule; ext. comments 09/07/2011 76 FR 55343 

Comment Period Extended 09/21/2011 76 FR 55343 

Second NPRM 07/00/2013 

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-BA41

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Title: Implementation of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission Resolution Establishing a Program for Transshipments

by Large-Scale Tuna Longline Fishing Vessels in the Eastern Pacific Ocean

Abstract: The rule would implement an Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission Resolution, which establishes a program to

monitor transshipments of tuna and tuna-like species by large-scale tuna longline fishing vessels and carrier vessels in the

eastern Pacific Ocean. This rule would require large-scale (24 meters in length or greater) longline vessels to adhere to criteria

for transshipping in port and at-sea. This action would also require that whether at-sea or in-port an appropriate federal official

must be contacted in order to obtain prior approval before any transshipment. Lastly this action would require the submission of

a Transshipment Declaration Form after any transshipment. This rule would not be applicable to the transshipment of fresh fish

at-sea and would not apply to the transshipment activities other than by large longline vessels.

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 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Mark Helvey 

Assistant Regional Administrator for Sustainable Fisheries

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Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

501 West Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90802

Long Beach , CA 90802 

Phone: 562 980-4040

FAX: 562 980-4047

E-Mail: mark.helvey@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 FMP 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 

NPRM 01/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business;

Organizations 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-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 ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/00/2013 

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-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. NMFS 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 

NPRM 12/00/2013 

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: 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 the Conservation and

Management Measure Prohibiting Fishing on Data Buoys to restrict fishing on and near data buoys in the Commissions area of

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

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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 10/00/2013 

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 Blvd., 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 proposed 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 12/00/2013 

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

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E-Mail: alan.risenhoover@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

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: Proposed Rule

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

NPRM 12/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Gary C. Reisner 

Director, Office of Management and Budget

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 713-2259 Extension: 139 

FAX: 301 713-1464

E-Mail: gary.reisner@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: NMFS proposes a rule to amend regulations under the Bottlenose Dolphin Take Reduction Plan (Plan). The

regulations are to reduce bottlenose dolphin serious injuries and mortalities incidental to the Virginia Pound net fishery. The Plan

recommended 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 proposed regulations under the Plan will offer greater conservation benefits to both bottlenose dolphins and sea

turtles. Because the proposed regulations may affect current sea turtle regulations, a joint-rulemaking will be conducted under

both the Marine Mammal Protection Act and 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 229.2; 50 CFR 229.35 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 U S C1361 et seq; 16 USC 1531 et seq

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Statutory No deadline dates because this action is an amendment 

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Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Split From 0648-BA34

Agency Contact: Helen Golde Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Marine Sanctuaries Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 427-8400

E-Mail: helen.golde@noaa.gov

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: NMFS, 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 01/00/2014 

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-BB54

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Title: Implementation of the Shark Conservation Act of 2010

Abstract: The proposed action will 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: Proposed Rule

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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 07/00/2013 

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-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 Commissions 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 Commissions decision on high seas transshipments.

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: Pursuant to the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention Implementation Act, the Secretary of

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 07/00/2013 

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: Dr. Charles Karnella

Pacific Islands Area Office

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Suite 1110, 1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 96814-4700

Honolulu , HI 96814-4700 

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Phone: 808 973-2985 

FAX: 808 973-2941

E-Mail: charles.karnella@noaa.gov

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: NMFS is considering whether to propose regulations to limit vessel disturbance to harbor seals and protect glaciallyassociated 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: 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 03/12/2013 78 FR 15669 

NPRM 05/00/2014 

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-BB76

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Title: Amendment 89 to the Gulf of Alaska Groundfish Fishery Management Plan Area Closures for Chionoecetes bairdi Crab

Protection in Gulf of Alaska Groundfish Fisheries

Abstract: This action would close 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 require 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. 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: 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 1540; 16 USC 1801 et seq.; 16 USC 3631 et seq.; 16 USC 773 et seq.; PL 105-277; PL 106-31

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Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Proposed Rule 07/00/2013 

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

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 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Helen Golde Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Marine Sanctuaries Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 427-8400

E-Mail: helen.golde@noaa.gov

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

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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: Substantive, Nonsignificant 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 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Helen Golde Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Marine Sanctuaries Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 427-8400

E-Mail: helen.golde@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: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed 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

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Helen Golde Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Marine Sanctuaries Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 427-8400

E-Mail: helen.golde@noaa.gov

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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 NOAA Fisheries 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 NOAA Fisheries 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: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: None (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 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Helen Golde Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Marine Sanctuaries Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 427-8400

E-Mail: helen.golde@noaa.gov

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: NMFS 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. However, if there were businesses fishing under these regulations it is

expected that the economic impact of these changes would be limited or inconsequential. The U.S. businesses engaged in

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

such, we anticipate these regulations would not have significant adverse or long term economic impacts that would exceed the

economic threshold set forth in E.O. 12866.

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 44A, sec 2436

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Proposed Rule 09/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

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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: Jean-Pierre Ple 

Deputy 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: 301 713-9090

FAX: 301 713-9106

E-Mail: jean-pierre.ple@noaa.gov

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 will focus on bluefin tuna fishery management issues consistent with the need to end overfishing and

rebuild the stock. Measures in draft Amendment 7 would 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: 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

Notice 04/23/2012 77 FR 24161 

Notice 06/08/2012 77 FR 34025 

NPRM 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Emily Menashes 

Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 713-2234

E-Mail: emily.menashes@noaa.gov

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

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while reducing (1) undue socioeconomic harm to dealers and fishermen and (2) administrative burdens to fishery agencies

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 07/00/2013 

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-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 NOAA'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 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: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

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

Legal Authority: 33 USC 3601-3610

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/00/2013 

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) 

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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 proposed 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 proposed 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 07/00/2013 

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-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 1) establish the Gulf of Alaska halibut

prohibited species catch limits in federal regulation; 2) 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 3) 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: 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 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

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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-BC46

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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: 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

NPRM 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Helen Golde Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Marine Sanctuaries Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 427-8400

E-Mail: helen.golde@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC51

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Title: Framework Action to Set the Annual Catch Limit for Vermilion and Yellowtail Snapper, and Modify the Bag Limit for

Vermilion Snapper

Abstract: The current vermilion snapper annual catch limit (ACL) is 3.42 million pounds (mp). A 2011 stock assessment

indicates vermilion snapper are not overfished or undergoing overfishing. Based on the assessment, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery

Management Councils (Council) Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) has recommended an acceptable biological catch

level much higher than the current ACL (>1 mp). This framework action evaluates different options for setting the ACL and

(optionally) an annual catch target consistent with the SSCs recommendation while minimizing the risk of overfishing. The

Council has requested a subsequent emergency rule that will increase the 2012 ACL to avoid a closure of the vermilion snapper

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component of the Gulf of Mexico reef fish 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 07/00/2013 

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-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.

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

NPRM 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Helen Golde Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Marine Sanctuaries Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

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Phone: 301 427-8400 

E-Mail: helen.golde@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC60

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Title: Regulatory Amendment 15 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic

Region

Abstract: The regulatory amendment contains the following actions:Yellowtail Snapper A new stock assessment for yellowtail

snapper suggests the yellowtail snapper annual catch limit (ACL) can be increased. Based on this information, the Council is

considering changes to the January 1 commercial fishing year start date and the establishment of a commercial spawning

season closure. The purposes of the actions are to benefit fishermen and fishing communities that utilize the yellowtail snapper

portion of the snapper-grouper fishery by increasing the probability of a year-round fishery and minimizing the probability of

closures during peak harvest times. The spawning season closure would protect fish during spawning periods. In 2009, the

Council established an accountability measure (AM) for the commercial sector that closes the commercial fishery for gag and all

other South Atlantic shallow water grouper (SASWG) for the remainder of the fishing year when the gag ACL is met. SASWG

includes gag, black grouper, red grouper, scamp, red hind, rock hind, yellowmouth grouper, yellowfin grouper, graysby, and

coney. The Council is considering changing the AM so that only gag is commercially prohibited when the gag commercial ACL

is met. The purpose of the action is to reduce adverse socioeconomic effects to fishermen and fishing communities that utilize

the shallow water grouper portion of the snapper-grouper fishery. Since 2009, the Council and NOAA Fisheries have

implemented regulations that most likely reduced the discards of gag, including the establishment of ACLs and AMs for species

that commonly occur with gag.

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 07/00/2013 

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-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: NMFS proposes to 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. If approved, 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

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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: Proposed Rule

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 07/00/2013 

Final Action 09/00/2013 

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-BC63

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Title: Amendment 28 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region

Abstract: A limited red snapper fishing season was established in 2012 through an emergency action under the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) determined that

some directed harvest could be allowed without compromising the rebuilding of the red snapper stock to target levels, and they

saw the limited harvest as an opportunity to collect additional data on red snapper. Through Amendment 28, the Council intends

to establish a process that would allow this type of limited harvest for red snapper in 2013 and in the future, depending on the

projected mortalities (landings and discards) for the current fishing year and the amount of harvest from the previous year. The

proposed actions would benefit fishermen and fishing communities that utilize the red snapper portion of the snapper grouper

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

Notice 03/12/2013 78 FR 15672 

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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

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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: NMFS, upon application from the Seattle Department of Transportation, on behalf of the City of Seattle, plans to

issue proposed 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 proposed regulations, which must be 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, 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 individuals of nine marine

mammal species by Level B (behavioral) harassment. Take by Level A harassment (including injury) or mortality is not being

requested by the applicant nor is it anticipated.

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

Notice 10/24/2012 77 FR 64961 

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Final Action 09/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Helen Golde Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Marine Sanctuaries Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 427-8400

E-Mail: helen.golde@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC71

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Title: 2013 List of Fisheries

Abstract: NMFS proposes changes to 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 2012 LOF,

pursuant to Section 118 of the MMPA. The proposed changes will 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. While some of the proposed fishery classification changes may be controversial, the impacts to fishers from

reclassifying a fishery are expected to be minimal. Reclassification of a fishery under the List of Fisheries has no immediate

significant effect on fishery regulation.

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.

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 07/00/2013 

Final Action 09/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Helen Golde Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Marine Sanctuaries Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 427-8400

E-Mail: helen.golde@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC73

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Title: BSAI 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 would modify current limits on the overall length of Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands longline

catcher/processor vessels. The proposed action would establish 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 is 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: 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 08/00/2013 

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-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)

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of marine habitat in Puget Sound.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed 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 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business; Governmental Jurisdictions;

Organizations Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Helen Golde Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Marine Sanctuaries Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 427-8400

E-Mail: helen.golde@noaa.gov

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% 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 08/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business 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)

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

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Title: Trawl Trailing Action: Chafing Gear

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 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Frank Lockhart 

Program Analyst

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

7600 Sand Point Way NE., Seattle, WA 98115

Seattle , WA 98115 

Phone: 206 526-6142

FAX: 206 526-6736

E-Mail: frank.lockhart@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: NOAA 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 will 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 ) 

Legal Authority: PL 112-183

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 04/04/2013 78 FR 20291 

NPRM 08/00/2013 

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: Alan Risenhoover 

Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries

Department of Commerce

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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-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 would establish 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 would implement 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 may also

need to take 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: 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: 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 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No 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 Blvd., Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 96814

Honolulu , HI 96814 

Phone: 808 944-2281

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: 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

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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: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: Undetermined 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 09/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: Undetermined

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Helen Golde Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Marine Sanctuaries Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 427-8400

E-Mail: helen.golde@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. 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 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

NPRM 12/00/2013 

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

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E-Mail: alan.risenhoover@noaa.gov

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 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/00/2013 

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-BC99

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Title: Amendment 30 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region

Abstract: Amendment 30 would require commercial vessels harvesting snapper-grouper species in the South Atlantic to have

onboard an operating vessel monitoring system (VMS) approved by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). There is a

need within the snapper-grouper fishery to improve enforceability of area fishing restrictions. The fishery management plan

contains several area-specific regulations where snapper-grouper fishing is restricted or prohibited to protect habitat, fish

populations, and spawning aggregations. Unlike management measures such as size, bag, and trip limits, where the catch can

be monitored onshore when a vessel returns to port, area restrictions require at-sea enforcement to be effective. However, atsea enforcement of offshore area restrictions is difficult because of the distance from shore and limited number of available

patrol vessels. An operating VMS would allow NMFS law enforcement personnel and their enforcement partners to monitor

compliance with area-specific regulations and prosecute violations. A VMS requirement would also allow for increased accurate

tracking and monitoring of locations where snapper-grouper vessels land fish.

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

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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-BD02

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Title: Vessel Monitoring Systems; Specification of Requirements for Mobile Transmitting Unit Type Approval

Abstract: All vessels participating in the NOAA Vessel Monitoring System are required to acquire a NMFS-approved mobile

transmitting unit to comply with the Vessel Monitoring System requirements. Previously, the specifications for approved mobile

transmitting units were only announced through the publication of a notice in the Federal Register. Through this rule NMFS will

establish the type-approval standards, specifications, and procedures 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 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Emily Menashes 

Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 713-2234

E-Mail: emily.menashes@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 and the proposed implementing regulations 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 nonprofit entity as a Community Quota Entity to purchase halibut and sablefish catcher vessel quota shares in order to provide

economic benefits to the community.

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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.; 16 USC 773 et seq.

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/00/2013 

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-BD04

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Title: Regulatory Amendment 18 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic

Region

Abstract: Stock assessment updates for vermilion snapper and red porgy were completed in 2012, and suggest the annual

catch limit (ACL) for both species could be modified based upon advice from the South Atlantic Fishery Management Councils

(South Atlantic Council) Scientific and Statistical Committee. The stock assessment updates indicate vermilion snapper is no

longer undergoing overfishing and is not overfished, and red porgy is not undergoing overfishing but is still overfished. Based on

the outcome of the stock assessment updates the Council recommended modifying the commercial and recreational ACLs for

red porgy and vermilion snapper.

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:

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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-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 is not complete until the South Atlantic Council takes 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 would extend the

authority of the South Atlantic Council to manage Nassau grouper in the Gulf of Mexico.

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:

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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-BD06

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Title: Modifying the Overflight Zone in Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary

Abstract: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is proposing to modify the boundary of the overflight

zone near Copalis Airport near Olympic Coast National Marine 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 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

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NPRM 03/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Small Entities Affected: Business; Organizations Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0648-AX79

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

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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

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 will modify the fishing year for greater

amberjack, increase the minimum size limit for hogfish, modify the fishing year for black sea bass, change the commercial

fishing season for vermilion snapper, modify the aggregate grouper bag limit, and revise 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:

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NPRM 02/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business;

Organizations 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-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:

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NPRM 10/00/2013 

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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-BD09

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Title: Allowing Northeast Multispecies Sector Vessels Access to Year Round Closed Areas

Abstract: This action, if approved, would allow Northeast Multispecies vessels enrolled in a sector to fish in any of three yearround closed areas on Georges Bank during select times of the 2013 fishing year. The three areas under consideration include

portions of the Nantucket Lightship Closed Area I, Closed Area I, and Closed Area II. All gear types would be permitted to fish

in the Nantucket Lightship Closed Area year-round. Trawl vessels fishing with selective gear and vessels using hooks would be

permitted to fish in Closed Areas I and II for portion of the fishing year. This action is being proposed to increase access to

underharvest groundfish stocks while reducing potential impacts on groundfish stocks that are considered overfished or subject

to overfishing.

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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NPRM 07/00/2013 

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-BD10

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Title: Framework Action to Revise the Passenger Capacity Criteria for Renewal and Transfer of Gulf Reef Fish and Coastal

Migratory Pelagic For-Hire Permits

Abstract: In 2003, we placed a moratorium on two permit types for the charter/headboat (for-hire permit) for the Gulf of Mexico

coastal migratory pelagics and the charter/headboat (for-hire permit) for the Gulf of Mexico reef fish fisheries. This was designed

to cap effort. In June 2006, these moratoria were extended indefinitely. Current regulations limit for-hire fishing permit transfers

and renewals to vessels that have the same or lower passenger capacity than specified on the face of the permit. Initial

passenger capacity on each permit has been based on a vessels Certificate of Inspection provided by the United States Coast

Guard). This restriction has limited the ability of a vessel owner to use his vessel for non-fishing activities (e.g., ecotours or

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sunset tours) where the Coast Guard might allow a higher passenger capacity than specified on the face of the permit. The

proposed action would eliminate the requirement to submit a current Certificate of Inspection with the application to renew or

transfer a federal Gulf of Mexico for-hire fishing permit, and eliminate the restriction on transfer or renewal. Also, it would

prohibit harvesting or possessing reef fish and coastal migratory pelagics species on vessels with a Gulf of Mexico for-hire

permit that is carrying more passengers than is specified on the face of the permit. The for-hire fishing permits passenger

capacity would still be based on the Certificate of Inspection of the vessel when the moratorium for-hire permit was first issued.

As a result of this rule, the requirements to renew or transfer a for-hire permit would be simplified, for-hire effort control in the

reef fish and coastal migratory pelagics fisheries would be maintained, and vessel owners would be allowed to carry more

passengers for non-fishing activities if their Certificate of Inspection authorizes a greater passenger capacity than their for-hire

fishing permit.

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:

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NPRM 07/00/2013 

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-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 Councils

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: 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:

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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

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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-BD12

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Title: Revision to Regulatory Requirements for the Subsistence Taking of Northern Fur Seals on St. George, Alaska

Abstract: NMFS proposes to 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:

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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-BD13

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Title: 2013 Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Recreational Harvest Measures and Increase to the 2013 and 2014

Black Sea Bass Specifications

Abstract: This rulemaking proposes management measures to achieve recreational harvest limits for the 2013 summer

flounder, scup, and black sea bass recreational fisheries. Recreational management measures include recreational possession

limits, minimum fish sizes. The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Councils recommended recreational management measures

are intended to achieve the recreational harvest limits which were established consistent with the Scientific and Statistical

Committees recommendations. This rulemaking would also increase the catch limits for the 2013 and 2014 black sea bass

fishery, consistent with a revised recommendation from the Scientific and Statistical Committee.

Priority: Routine and Frequent 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 ) 

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Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq.

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business 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-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 addresses the current 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 are not compatible with USVI regulations. The USVI has

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 would change 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: 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:

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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-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 would increase 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: 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:

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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-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 would allow the Council to use the specifications process to split annual catch limits (ACLs) seasonally

(by month) for the Atlantic herring management areas. This will increase operational flexibility within the herring fishery by

allowing for more precise tailoring of the catch limits for each management area. Framework 2 also proposes a policy for

authorizing annual carryover of unharvested herring ACLs under specific conditions. This will provide increased opportunity to

fish for unused herring ACL 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. If implemented, 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, these 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: 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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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities 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-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

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:

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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 eco tourism. 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 Administrations 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:

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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)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BD20

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Title: Re-establishing the Sanctuary Nomination Process

Abstract: In 1995, NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) decided to place an indefinite hold on its designation

of new national marine sanctuaries so that it could focus its attention on managing the existing sanctuary system. Since then,

NOAA has witnessed an increasing nationwide demand for new national marine sanctuaries from a variety of coastal and Great

Lakes communities, including local and regional interest groups, members of Congress, state and tribal governments, and

academia. In response to this demand, per 15 CFR 922.10, the ONMS Director has determined that: (1) the sanctuary

nomination process should be re-established; (2) criteria for selecting sites must be consistent with Section 303 of the NMSA

and reviewed by the public before NOAA accepts any new nominations; and (3) ONMS will ultimately produce a new inventory

of sites for potential designation as new national marine sanctuaries. With this rulemaking, NOAA is proposing to amend its

procedural regulations on nominating and evaluating sites for eligibility as national marine sanctuaries. As a first step in that

process, NOAA is seeking public comment on the criteria by which the agency will analyze nominations for potential new

national marine sanctuaries.

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:

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Business; Governmental Jurisdictions;

Organizations 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

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 would require 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 will allow 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: Proposed Rule

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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 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined 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-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 Draft Amendment 5 to the 2006 Consolidated HMS FMP

(November 26, 2012, 77 FR 70522). 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. NOAA Fisheries determined dusky sharks are still

overfished and still experiencing overfishing (October 7, 2011, 76 FR 62331) 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. During the comment period, NOAA Fisheries received

numerous comments on the proposed dusky shark measures regarding the data sources, and the analyses of these data, and

comments requesting consideration of approaches to dusky shark fishery management that were significantly different from

those analyzed in the proposed rule. NOAA Fisheries therefore 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: 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

NPRM 08/00/2013 

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 

Regulations.gov Wednesday, July 3, 2013 Unified Agenda
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-AU01

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Title: Resource Agency Hearings and Alternatives Development Procedures in Hydropower Licenses

Abstract: NOAA Fisheries, Department of the Interior, and 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 NOAA 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: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 221 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

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 12/00/2013 

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: Melanie Harris 

Marine Habitat Resource Specialist

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

NMFS, Office of Habitat Conservation, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 713-4300 Extension: 154 

FAX: 301 713-4305

E-Mail: melanie.harris@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 amongst 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

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1439

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Regulations.gov Wednesday, July 3, 2013 Unified Agenda
NPRM 01/28/2013 78 FR 5997 

Final Action 09/00/2013 

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-AW62

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Title: Scientific and Statistical Committees; Peer Review; National Standard Guidelines

Abstract: The action revises the guidelines for National Standard 2 of the Magnuson-Stevens Act. The revisions clarify what

constitutes best scientific information, scientific review processes overall, as well as the role of the Scientific and Statistical

Committees in that process, and the content and purpose of the Stock Assessment and Fishery Evaluation Report and related

documents. The intent of this action is to facilitate compliance with requirements of the Magnuson-Stevens Act and to ensure

scientific information, including its collection and analysis, has been validated through peer review when appropriate, is

transparent to the public, and is used appropriately by Scientific and Statistical Committees, Regional Fishery Management

Councils, and NOAA Fisheries in the conservation and management of marine fisheries.

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

ANPRM 09/18/2008 73 FR 54132 

NPRM 12/11/2009 74 FR 65724 

Final Action 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

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 Hwy, 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-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: Final Rule

Regulations.gov Wednesday, July 3, 2013 Unified Agenda
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 

Final Action 12/00/2013 

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-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, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) received an application from BP Exploration

(Alaska) Inc. (BPXA) for the promulgation of regulations and subsequent issuance of Letters of Authorization (LOAs) 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 requests authorization to take six marine mammal species by

harassment and also requests lethal takes of one pinniped species.

Priority: Routine and Frequent Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final 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

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 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Helen Golde Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Marine Sanctuaries Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Regulations.gov Wednesday, July 3, 2013 Unified Agenda
Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 427-8400

E-Mail: helen.golde@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-AY87

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Title: 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. NOAA

is estimating that oil leaking from the incident site may be as much as 5,000 barrels a day or more. Several agencies are

responding to the oil spill and conducting clean-up activities in the vicinity. To prevent interference with safety personnel, an

emergency rule is necessary to close the Federal Waters to all fishing activities near the incident site and the oil slick. Under

MSA 305(c), this emergency rule will remain in effect until the circumstances that created the emergency no longer exist.

Priority: Other Significant 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

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 

Final Action 08/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State; Local; Federal

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: 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, NMFS is promulgating emergency regulations to restrict fishing activities in portions of the exclusive economic zone

(EEZ) affected by the oil spill. NMFS anticipates 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

(1) no action alternative to allow status quo fishing activities in the EEZ, and (2) an alternative to restrict fishing activities in

portions of the EEZ affected by the oil spill.

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 ) 

Regulations.gov Wednesday, July 3, 2013 Unified Agenda
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 

Final Action 08/00/2013 

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-AY96

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Title: 4(d) Protective Regulations for the Gulf of Maine Distinct Population Segment of Atlantic Sturgeon

Abstract: NMFS 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: 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 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 

Final Action 08/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: Yes

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Helen Golde Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Marine Sanctuaries Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 427-8400

E-Mail: helen.golde@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 establishes procedures for NMFS 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 is 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

publics 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 decision making.

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

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 

Final Action 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Gary C. Reisner 

Director, Office of Management and Budget

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 713-2259 Extension: 139 

FAX: 301 713-1464

E-Mail: gary.reisner@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BA43

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Title: Revision to the Maximum Retainable Amounts of Groundfish in the Arrowtooth Flounder Fishery in the Bering Sea and

Aleutian Islands Management Area

Abstract: This final rule would allow increased retention of other groundfish species harvested incidentally in the Bering Sea

and Aleutian Islands arrowtooth flounder and Kamchatka flounder directed fisheries.

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.; PL 109-479; PL 94-265

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 09/14/2012 77 FR 56798 

NPRM Comment Period End 10/15/2012 

Final Action 07/00/2013 

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

Regulations.gov Wednesday, July 3, 2013 Unified Agenda
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-BA78

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Title: Final Policy Interpreting the Phrase 'significant portion of its range' in the Endangered Species Act's Definitions

Abstract: NMFS and FWS proposed a policy for interpreting "significant portion of its range" under the ESA 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 ESA 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 ESA. The two agencies are working together to address and incorporate comments, as appropriate.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 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 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State; Local; Tribal; Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related Agencies: Joint : FWS

Agency Contact: Helen Golde Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Marine Sanctuaries Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 427-8400

E-Mail: helen.golde@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BA81

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Title: Revision of Hawaiian Monk Seal Critical Habitat

Abstract: 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

Regulations.gov Wednesday, July 3, 2013 Unified Agenda
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 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business;

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

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0648-AX23

Agency Contact: Helen Golde Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Marine Sanctuaries Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 427-8400

E-Mail: helen.golde@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BA82

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Title: Amendment 41 to the Fishery Management Plan for Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands King and Tanner Crabs

Abstract: This action modifies the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands Crab Rationalization Program by establishing a process for

eligible fishery participants to request that NMFS exempt holders of regionally-designated individual fishing quota and individual

processor quota in the Bristol Bay red king crab, Bering Sea snow crab, Saint Matthew Island blue king crab, Eastern Aleutian

Islands golden king crab, Western Aleutian Islands red king crab, and Pribilof red and blue king crab fisheries from regional

delivery requirements. Current regulations for these fisheries require that crab harvested with catcher vessel individual fishing

quota categorized for a region be delivered for processing within the designated region, likewise crab purchased with individual

processor quota categorized for a region must be processed within the designated region. Exemption from regional delivery

requirements may be required when adequate processing capacity is not available in a region, or when severe weather

conditions would create safety concerns in a given region. This action is necessary to prevent disruption of these fisheries while

providing for the sustained participation of affected municipalities.

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

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 1862; PL 109-241; PL 109-479

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice of Availability 12/13/2012 77 FR 74161 

NPRM 01/30/2013 78 FR 6279 

Final Action 07/00/2013 

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)

Regulations.gov Wednesday, July 3, 2013 Unified Agenda
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BA98

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Title: Fisheries in the Western Pacific; Marianas Trench Marine National Monument, Pacific Remote Islands Marine National

Monument, Rose Atoll Marine National Monument

Abstract: NOAA Fisheries implements terms of the Presidential Proclamations that created the Rose Atoll, Marianas Trench

and Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monuments in the western Pacific. NOAA and the Department of the Interior share

management and enforcement responsibilities for the Pacific marine national monuments. This rule, based on recommendations

of the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council, codifies the monument boundaries, prohibits commercial fishing within the

monuments, and provides for non-commercial fishing with permits and reporting in the Rose Atoll, Marianas Trench, and Pacific

Remote Islands Monuments, including allowing the customary, or non-market, exchange of fish harvested in the Rose Atoll and

Marianas Trench monuments. Customary, non-market exchanges occur between fishermen and community residents for goods,

services, and/or social support for cultural, social, or religious reasons. Additionally, the rule establishes no-take areas within 12

miles of each island in the Pacific Remote Islands Monument and Rose Atoll Monument

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; 16 USC 431 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice of Availability 02/01/2013 78 FR 7385 

NPRM 02/21/2013 78 FR 12015 

Final Action 07/00/2013 

Additional Information: This action replaces a previous action identified by 0648-AX64.

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 Blvd., Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 96814

Honolulu , HI 96814 

Phone: 808 944-2281

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 would implement cost recovery 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, NMFS 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: 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 1853

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/01/2013 78 FR 7371 

Regulations.gov Wednesday, July 3, 2013 Unified Agenda
Final Action 11/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business;

Organizations Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0648-AX98;

Related to 0648-AY68

Agency Contact: Barry Thom 

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 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 ft 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, and soliciting comment on an alternative to extend the sunset provision. NMFS is

proposing a rule that would 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: Final Rule

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 

Final Action 11/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business;

Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Helen Golde Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Marine Sanctuaries Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 427-8400

E-Mail: helen.golde@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BB29

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Title: Amendment 5a to the Highly Migratory Species Fishery Management Plan

Regulations.gov Wednesday, July 3, 2013 Unified Agenda
Abstract: This rule would establish new and revise existing rebuilding plans to end overfishing for various species of Atlantic

sharks, including scalloped hammerhead, sandbar, Gulf of Mexico blacktip, and Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico blacknose sharks.

The comment period for Amendment 5 ended on February 12, 2013. After the comment period, NOAA Fisheries decided to split

Amendment 5 into two separate actions. This rulemaking is the first of those two actions. The rulemaking is driven by the

Magnuson-Stevens Act two-year statutory timeline for establishing a rebuilding plan for scalloped hammerhead sharks.

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: NMFS must implement a plan to rebuild overfished stocks within 2 years of stock status determination in

accordance with 16 U.S.C.1854(e)(3)–(4) as implemented by 50 CFR 600.310(j)(2)(ii); scalloped hammerhead sharks were

determined to be overfished on 4/28/2011.

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Must implement plan to rebuild stocks within 2 years of stock status

determination. 04/23/2013 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/26/2012 77 FR 70551 

Final Action 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Emily Menashes 

Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 713-2234

E-Mail: emily.menashes@noaa.gov

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 1531-1544

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/14/2013 78 FR 2725 

Final Action 12/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business;

Governmental Jurisdictions; Organizations Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Helen Golde Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Regulations.gov Wednesday, July 3, 2013 Unified Agenda
Marine Sanctuaries Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 427-8400

E-Mail: helen.golde@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BB41

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Title: 12-Month Finding on Petitions to Remove the Eastern Distinct Population Segment of the Steller Sea Lion from the

Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Rule to De-list

Abstract: NMFS has 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, NOAA Fisheries has preliminarily 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: Final Rule

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: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Statutory NPRM Promulgated 08/30/2011 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 04/18/2012 77 FR 23209 

NPRM Comment Period End 06/18/2012 77 FR 23209 

Final Action 07/00/2013 

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-BB58

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Title: Amendment 18B to the Snapper Grouper Fishery Management Plan of the South Atlantic Region

Abstract: The South Atlantic Council intends to limit participation in the golden tilefish component of the snapper-grouper

fishery. This amendment proposes to establish a longline endorsement program for golden tilefish, establish golden tilefish

allocations for the hook and line and longline sectors, and modify golden tilefish trip limits.

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

Regulations.gov Wednesday, July 3, 2013 Unified Agenda
Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice 10/26/2012 77 FR 65356 

NPRM 12/19/2012 77 FR 75093 

Final Action 07/00/2013 

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-BB59

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Title: Extension of Emergency Fishery Closure Due to the Presence of the Toxin that Causes Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning

(PSP)

Abstract: This temporary rule extends a closure of Federal waters. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has 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

muscles 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, and have been subsequently

extended several times at the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)

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 12/00/2013 

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

Regulations.gov Wednesday, July 3, 2013 Unified Agenda
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: The purpose of this rulemaking is to combine parts 640 and 622 into one location, part 622. In addition, this action

reorganizes the 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: 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

Interim Final Rule 04/17/2013 78 FR 22949 

Final Action 08/00/2013 

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-BB73

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

Tuna and Yellowfin Tuna in Purse Seine Fisheries for 2012

Abstract: The Conservation and Management Measure for Bigeye and Yellowfin Tuna in the Western and Central Pacific

Ocean is intended to reduce or otherwise control the fishing mortality rates on bigeye tuna and yellowfin tuna in the western and

central Pacific Ocean. This action implements provisions from the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission to extend

certain management measures for purse seine fishing vessels in the western and central Pacific Ocean. These management

measures include limits on fishing effort, restrictions on the use of fish aggregating devices, closed areas, catch retention

requirements, requirements to carry observers, and are intended to reduce fishing mortality on bigeye tuna and control fishing

mortality on yellowfin tuna.

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 6901 et seq

Legal Deadline: Pursuant to the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention Implementation Act, the Secretary of

Commerce is authorized to implement the decisions of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (Commission).

The Commission decisions to be implemented through this rulemaking require an effective date of January 1, 2012.

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Effective date of interim rule: see overall description of deadline section

below. 01/01/2012 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Regulations.gov Wednesday, July 3, 2013 Unified Agenda
Interim Final Rule 12/30/2011 76 FR 82180 

Final Action 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0648-AX60;

Related to 0648-AX59

Agency Contact: Michael Tosatto 

Regional Administrator for the Pacific Islands Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1601 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 96814

Honolulu , HI 96814 

Phone: 808 944-2281

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 proposes a regulatory 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. This action proposes to 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 proposed 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: 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; Pub. L. 108-447

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 10/31/2012 77 FR 65843 

Final Action 07/00/2013 

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-BB94

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Title: Amendment 94 to the Gulf of Alaska Fishery Management Plan for Alaska and Regulatory Amendments for Community

Quota Entities

Abstract: This action will implement Amendment 94 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska and

regulatory amendments to the Pacific halibut commercial fishery management program off Alaska. Amendment 94 to the

Regulations.gov Wednesday, July 3, 2013 Unified Agenda
Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska and the regulatory amendments modify the Individual Fishing

Quota program for the Fixed-Gear Commercial Fisheries for Pacific Halibut and Sablefish in Waters in and off Alaska and

regulations for management of Community Quota Entities in the Gulf of Alaska by revising the vessel use caps applicable to

quota share held by Gulf of Alaska Community Quota Entities. This proposed action also amends regulations to add three

eligible communities to the Community Quota Entity program and allow Community Quota Entities in halibut regulatory area 3A

to purchase D category halibut quota share. This proposed action revises Community Quota Entity annual reporting

requirements to implement the North Pacific Fishery Management Councils management objectives and correct technical errors

in current regulations. The action would increase fishing opportunities in small, remote fishing communities located in the Gulf of

Alaska; align the Community Quota Entity vessel use caps with those in the Individual Fishing Quota program for the Fixed-Gear

Commercial Fisheries for Pacific Halibut and Sablefish in Waters in and off Alaska; improve the clarity and effectiveness of the

Individual Fishing Quota program for the Fixed-Gear Commercial Fisheries for Pacific Halibut and Sablefish in Waters in and off

Alaska and Community Quota Entity regulations; and promote the objectives of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation

and Management Act and the Northern Pacific Halibut Act of 1982 with respect to the individual fishing quota fisheries.

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

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: 5 USC 801

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice 02/22/2013 78 FR 14490 

NPRM 03/06/2013 78 FR 14490 

Final Action 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Organizations 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-BC01

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Title: Pacific Coast Groundfish Trawl Rationalization Program Reconsideration of Allocation of Whiting (Raw 2)

Abstract: On February 21, 2012, Judge Henderson issued the remedy order in Pacific Dawn, LLC v. Bryson, No. C10-4829

TEH (N.D. Cal.). The Order remands the regulations addressing the initial allocation of whiting for the shorebased individual

fishing quota (IFQ) fishery and the at-sea mothership fishery of the Pacific Coast Groundfish Trawl Rationalization Program

(program) for further consideration consistent with the courts December 22, 2011 summary judgment ruling, the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA), and all other governing law. Further, the Order requires that the

National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) implement revised regulations before the 2013 Pacific whiting fishing season begins

on April 1, 2013. This action implements revised regulations, as appropriate, including a reallocation of whiting and potentially

some related species. This action may include a Paperwork Reduction Act package to clear application forms, and any other

necessary documentation.

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

ANPRM 04/04/2012 77 FR 20337 

Proposed Rule 01/02/2013 78 FR 72 

Regulations.gov Wednesday, July 3, 2013 Unified Agenda
Final Rule 03/28/2013 78 FR 18879 

Final Action 08/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0648-BC00

Agency Contact: Frank Lockhart 

Program Analyst

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

7600 Sand Point Way NE., Seattle, WA 98115

Seattle , WA 98115 

Phone: 206 526-6142

FAX: 206 526-6736

E-Mail: frank.lockhart@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC05

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Title: Corrections to Regulations Implementing Tilefish Amendment 1

Abstract: This rulemaking will correct and clarify the regulations that implemented the Tilefish Individual Fishing Quota

Program. Changes include: 1) clarifying that the Individual Fishing Quota permit may be suspended if the cost recovery fee is

not paid; 2) correcting regulations to reflect that permanent resident aliens are eligible to own Individual Fishing Quota allocation;

3) authorizing collection of Taxpayer Identification Numbers from Individual Fishing Quota allocation holders to facilitate

collection of cost recovery fees; and 4) adding the date a trip landed to the information collected through the post-trip call in

requirement.

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 03/29/2013 78 FR 18947 

Final Action 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0648-AS25

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-BC14

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

Longline Fishery for 2012

Abstract: This rule would implement the March 2012 decision of the Commission for the Conservation and Management of

Regulations.gov Wednesday, July 3, 2013 Unified Agenda
Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (Commission) to extend until February 28, 2013, the

longline bigeye tuna catch limits the Commission adopted in 2008. If not extended, the Commissions longline bigeye tuna catch

limits would have expired in March 2012. The Commissions objective is to reduce the longline fishing mortality rate on bigeye

tuna in the western and central Pacific Ocean. Pursuant to the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention

Implementation Act, 16 U.S.C. 6901, et seq., the Secretary of Commerce is authorized to implement regulations to carry out the

obligations of the United States under the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in

the Western and Central Pacific Ocean, including the implementation of Commission decisions. This rule would satisfy those

obligations by establishing a 2012 bigeye tuna catch limit in the western and central Pacific Ocean applicable to U.S. longline

vessels other than those associated with fisheries in American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and

Guam.

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 6901

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Interim Final Rule 08/27/2012 77 FR 51709 

Final Action 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0648-AX59

Agency Contact: Tom Graham Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1601 Kapiolani Blvd, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 96814-4700

Honolulu , HI 96814-4700 

Phone: 808 944-2219

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC20

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Title: Amendment 4 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Fishery of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands:

Parrotfish Size Limits.

Abstract: The purpose of the plan amendment is to implement size limits for parrotfish harvest in the U.S. Caribbean exclusive

economic zone. Size limits are intended to allow juvenile parrotfish to mature into reproductively active females, and to have a

chance to spawn prior to harvest. Reproductively active females are a necessary component of a healthy, sustainable

population.

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

NPRM 03/11/2013 78 FR 15338 

Final Action 07/00/2013 

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 

Regulations.gov Wednesday, July 3, 2013 Unified Agenda
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-BC21

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Title: Amendment to Open a Portion of the Georges Bank Closed Area to the Harvest of Atlantic Surfclams and Ocean

Quahogs

Abstract: The regulatory amendment to the Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Fishery Management Plan (FMP) would open a

portion of the Georges Bank (GB) Closed Area for harvesting surfclams and ocean quahogs for human consumption. The

proposed opening is based upon the recent adoption of the protocol into the National Shellfish Sanitation Program by the

Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference and the interpretation of the regulatory authority of the NMFS Northeast Regional

Office Regional Administrator when considering opening PSP closure areas. NMFS is proposing to open the portion of the GB

Closed Area, as requested by the Council, to the harvest of surfclams and ocean quahogs and require that harvesting must be

conducted under the terms of the protocol.

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 08/31/2012 77 FR 53164 

Notice 10/22/2012 77 FR 64488 

Interim Final Rule 12/19/2012 77 FR 75057 

Final Action 08/00/2013 

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-BC24

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Title: Revisions to the Regulations for Impact Analyses of Critical Habitat

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

as the Services or we) propose to revise regulations pertaining to impact analyses conducted for designations of critical habitat

under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. These changes are being proposed as directed by the Presidents

February 28, 2012, memorandum, which directed us to take prompt steps to revise our regulations to provide that the economic

analysis be completed and made available for public comment at the time of publication of a proposed rule to designate critical

habitat.

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

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

Regulations.gov Wednesday, July 3, 2013 Unified Agenda
Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/24/2012 77 FR 51503 

Reopening Comment period 11/08/2012 77 FR 66946 

Final Action 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related Agencies: Joint : FWS

Agency Contact: Marta Nammack 

Office of Protected Resources

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 713-1401 Extension: 180 

FAX: 301 427-2523

E-Mail: marta.nammack@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC25

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Title: Amendment 42 to the Fishery Management Plan for Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands King and Tanner Crabs

Abstract: NMFS proposes regulations to implement Amendment 42 to the Fishery Management Plan for Bering Sea/Aleutian

Islands King and Tanner Crabs (FMP). Amendment 42 revises the annual economic data reports currently required from catcher

vessels, catcher/processors, shoreside processors, and stationary floating crab processors participating in the Bering Sea and

Aleutian Islands Crab Rationalization Program. The economic data reports include cost, revenue, ownership, and employment

data in order to study the economic impacts of the Crab Rationalization Program on harvesters, processors, and affected

communities. Amendment 42 will eliminate redundant reporting requirements, standardize reporting across respondents, and

reduce costs associated with the data collection.

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; PL 109-241; PL 109-479

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice 03/12/2013 78 FR 15677 

NPRM 03/21/2013 78 FR 17341 

Final Action 07/00/2013 

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-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: 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 03/18/2013 78 FR 16622 

Final Action 11/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

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-BC27

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Title: Framework Adjustment 48 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan

Abstract: The proposed action would implement Framework Adjustment 48 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management

Plan. Framework 48 would set specifications for groundfish stocks for fishing years 2013 through 2015. This action would also

adopt the total allowable catches for the U.S./Canada Management Area consistent with the U.S./Canada Resource

Understanding. The Georges Bank yellowtail flounder quota is expected to be substantially reduced through this action,

potentially limiting fishing for more valuable species and resulting in economic losses for the groundfish and scallop industries.

Quotas for Gulf of Maine and Georges Bank cod are also expected to also be substantially reduced. This action also includes

measures to allow fishing in areas that have been previously closed. This action is necessary to end overfishing and continue

rebuilding of certain groundfish stocks and improve the profitability of the groundfish fishery.

Priority: Other Significant 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

Notice of Intent 06/21/2012 77 FR 37387 

NPRM 03/25/2013 78 FR 18187 

Final Action 07/00/2013 

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: 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)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC31

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Title: Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS); North Atlantic Swordfish Management Measures

Abstract: The proposed rule for Amendment 8 to the Consolidated HMS Fishery Management Plan (Consolidated HMS FMP)

would establish new and/or modified commercial vessel permits to allow for swordfish caught on rod and reel, handline,

harpoon gear, green-stick, or bandit gear to be retained and sold commercially. Specifically this action considers: (1)

implementing new and/or modified swordfish vessel permits and authorized gears; (2) commercial swordfish catch reporting

requirements (including the potential implementation of a swordfish carcass tagging program); and (3) swordfish retention limits

associated with a new and/or modified permit. The North Atlantic swordfish stock is fully rebuilt. In recent years the United

States has not caught its entire allocation of North Atlantic swordfish, which is established by the recommendation of the

International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT). The purpose of this proposed rule is to provide

additional opportunities for the United States to more fully utilize its domestic swordfish quota allocation, using fishing gears with

low bycatch and bycatch mortality rates. The careful expansion of swordfish handgear fisheries is warranted to make steady

progress toward fully harvesting its swordfish allocation while minimizing bycatch.

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

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 600; 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 02/22/2013 78 FR 12273 

NPRM Comment Period Extended 03/22/2013 78 FR 17625 

Final Action 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Margo Schulze-Haugen

Supervisory Fish Management Officer

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 713-0234

FAX: 301 713-1917

E-Mail: margo.schulze-haugen@noaa.gov

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 proposed action, requested by the New England Fishery Management Council, would exempt 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

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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 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business 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-BC35

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Title: Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Specifications and

Management Measures and FMP Amendment 21-1

Abstract: Every other year, the Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) makes recommendations to set biennial

allowable harvest levels for Pacific Coast groundfish, and recommends management measures for commercial and recreational

fisheries that are designed to achieve those harvest levels.

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 11/14/2012 77 FR 67974 

Final Rule 01/03/2013 78 FR 579 

Final Action--Correction 08/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Frank Lockhart 

Program Analyst

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

7600 Sand Point Way NE., Seattle, WA 98115

Seattle , WA 98115 

Phone: 206 526-6142

FAX: 206 526-6736

E-Mail: frank.lockhart@noaa.gov

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Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC41

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Title: Regulatory Amendment 13 to the Fishery Management Plan of the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic

Region

Abstract: The purpose of Regulatory Amendment 13 is to revise the annual catch limits (ACLs), for species in the Fishery

Management Plan (FMP) that do not have stock assessments. The current recreational catch estimates for species in the FMP

have been computed using data generated by the Marine Recreational Fisheries Statistics Survey (MRFSS). NOAA Fisheries

has developed the Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) to provide more accurate recreational catch estimates by

accounting for potential biases such as possible differences in catch rates at high-activity and low-activity fishing sites, or the

amount of fishing occurring at different parts of the day. The MRIP methods have been used to recalculate previous MRFSS

estimates dating back to 2004, and will be the basis for all new estimates moving forward. Regulatory Amendment 13 will be

updating the ACLs (including sector ACLs) for select snapper-grouper species, with the newly available MRIP data. A future

amendment will be developed to address the revised MRIP information for species in the FMP that have stock assessments.

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

NPRM 03/21/2013 78 FR 17336 

Final Action 07/00/2013 

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-BC44

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Title: Management Measures for Pacific Bluefin Tuna in the Eastern Pacific Ocean

Abstract: This rule would restrict U.S. commercial fishing in the eastern Pacific Ocean for 2012 and 2013 by preventing further

commercial retention of bluefin tuna after (1) the commercial catch of bluefin tuna by the international fleet reaches 10,000

metric tons; (2) the commercial catch of bluefin tuna by the international fleet reaches 5,600 metric tons during the year 2012.

Notwithstanding these restrictions, the United States commercial fishery may catch up to 500 metric tons of pacific bluefin tuna

in 2012 and 2013. This regulation would be issued under the authority of the Tuna Conventions Act, as amended to implement

recommendations of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC). At the annual IATTC meeting in June 2012, the

IATTC adopted Resolution C-12-09, Conservation and Management Measure for Bluefin Tuna in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.

This rulemaking would ensure that the United States is satisfying its obligations as a party to the IATTC Convention. It is not

anticipated that as a result of implementing Resolution C-12-09 that there would be any economic effect, or very limited

economic effect. No commercial vessels specialize in harvesting Pacific Bluefin. Pacific Bluefin is caught commercially by small

coastal purse seine vessels operating in the Southern California Bight with limited additional landings by the drift gillnet fleet that

targets swordfish. The Pacific bluefin commercial catch limitations are not expected to result in a closure of the United States

fishery because catches from recent years have not reached the 500 metric ton limit. The last time the United States exceeded

500 metric tons was in 1998.

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

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

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

Legal Authority: 16 USC 951-961 et seq.

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/12/2012 77 FR 73969 

Final Action 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Mark Helvey 

Assistant Regional Administrator for Sustainable Fisheries

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

501 West Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90802

Long Beach , CA 90802 

Phone: 562 980-4040

FAX: 562 980-4047

E-Mail: mark.helvey@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC50

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Title: Regulatory Amendment to Implement an Exempted Fishery for the Spiny Dogfish Fishery off Cape Cod, MA

Abstract: This action establishes an exempted fishery because it has been determined that the directed fishery for spiny

dogfish does not catch more than a small amount of groundfish. Implementing this action would allow vessels to target spiny

dogfish without having to their declared days-at-sea or sector groundfish trips affected. This action would exempt the groundfish

sectors from having a groundfish discard rate applied to these trips, which means the sectors would not use their groundfish

allocations as fast. Specifically, this rule would create an exempted fishery for vessels using gillnet and longline gear from June

through December and handline gear from June through August in an area off Cape Cod, MA where less than five percent of

their catch is groundfish.

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 10/19/2012 77 FR 64305 

Final Action 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business 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-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 proposed rule, if

issued, would cover take of individuals of 39 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: Final 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

Notice 10/04/2012 77 FR 60678 

NPRM 01/31/2013 78 FR 6977 

Final Action 11/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Helen Golde Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Marine Sanctuaries Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 427-8400

E-Mail: helen.golde@noaa.gov

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 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. 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 proposed

rule would cover take of individuals of 45 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: Final 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 01/31/2013 78 FR 7049 

Final Action 11/00/2013 

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Helen Golde Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Marine Sanctuaries Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 427-8400

E-Mail: helen.golde@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC58

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Title: Amendment 9 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the South Atlantic Region

Abstract: The Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the South Atlantic Region (FMP) includes a process for a

state to request a concurrent closure to the harvest of penaeid shrimp in adjacent federal waters during a cold weather event.

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) is concerned the current process is administratively burdensome and

may unintentionally hinder protections for the overwintering shrimp stock affected by the cold weather and protected by the

closure. Amendment 9 would modify the criteria and process used for South Atlantic states to request concurrent closure of

federal waters to penaeid shrimp fishing to protect overwintering shrimp stocks. The amendment would add a temperature

threshold that could be used as triggering criterion for states to request a concurrent closure of federal waters, in lieu of, or in

addition to, the current abundance criterion. Additionally, Shrimp Amendment 9 would streamline the administrative process by

allowing states to request a concurrent closure which would eliminate the Council review of requests.

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 03/14/2013 78 FR 14069 

NPRM 03/20/2013 78 FR 17178 

Final Action 07/00/2013 

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-BC64

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Title: Framework Action to Set the 2013 Gag Recreational Fishing Season and Bag Limit and Modify the February-March

Shallow-Water Grouper Closed Season

Abstract: Gulf of Mexico gag is overfished and the stock currently in a rebuilding plan. The rebuilding plan is scheduled to

increase the recreational annual catch target from 1.031 to 1.287 million pounds (mp) in 2013. The current recreational gag

season is July 1 to October 31 and was designed to limit the harvest to the 2012 recreational annual catch target while

providing the longest possible recreational season. This framework action proposes to establish a 2013 gag recreational fishing

season consistent with the increased 1.287 mp annual catch target that modifies the season opening to provide greater

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socioeconomic benefits to the recreational community. Moving the season to a time when there is greater fishing effort will

reduce the number of days available to fish. To counteract this, this framework action also considers a one-gag rather than

two-gag bag limit. The current recreational shallow-water grouper closed season of February 1 through March 31 was

developed partly to protect gag spawning aggregations. However, because a separate recreational gag season has been

developed as part of the gag rebuilding plan and other shallow-water grouper stocks are considered healthy, the utility of the

shallow-water grouper closure has been questioned. Therefore, this framework action also evaluates the shallow-water grouper

recreational closure to see if it should be modified or eliminated.

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

NPRM 02/12/2013 78 FR 12012 

Final Action 07/00/2013 

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-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: This proposed rule would designate a nonessential experimental population of spring run Chinook salmon in

California's San Joaquin River.In 2005 the Interior and Commerce Departments entered into a settlement with a coalition of

environmental groups seeking to end litigation in Natural Resources Defense Council v. Rodgers, a lawsuit challenging Interiors

operation of Friant Dam on the San Joaquin River. The settlement called for the restoration of flows in the river and the

reintroduction of Chinook salmon, listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), in addition to work on the river channel to

accommodate restored flows and salmon. In 2009, as part of the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act, Congress enacted

the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act (Pub. L. No. 111-11, 123 Stat. 1349), which provides that if the Secretary of

Commerce concludes that a program to reintroduce spring-run into the San Joaquin River can be implemented consistent with

other requirements of the ESA, the reintroduction shall be [conducted] pursuant to 10(j) of the ESA. Section 10(j) allows the

Secretary to designate and release experimental populations of listed animals, which receive a lower level of protection than

populations listed as threatened or endangered. The Settlement Act also provided that reintroduction will not impose more than

de minimus impacts on third parties in the region.The proposed 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 and application of reduced levels of regulatory protection available under Section 10(j) of the ESA ensures that this

proposed rule will impose no significant impacts in the region.

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 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 

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/16/2013 78 FR 3381 

Notice 01/24/2013 78 FR 5162 

Final Action 01/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Helen Golde Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Marine Sanctuaries Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 427-8400

E-Mail: helen.golde@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC75

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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. As recommended by the Council, for 2013 and beyond, this action implements minor changes to

the portion of the Plan covering the sport fisheries and the salmon troll commercial fishery that incidentally catches halibut. For

the Columbia River subarea sport fishery the changes increase the early season percentage, decrease the late season

percentage, and decrease the days of the week. This change was recommended to more fully attain this subarea's quota. This

action eliminates the summer all depth season and transferring the summer quota to the spring and nearshore fisheries, for the

Oregon Central coast subarea, which may be triggered by a U.S. West Coast TAC of 700,000 lbs. Additionally in this area for

the nearshore fishery, there will be a reduction to the number of open days from seven to three. Finally, the start date for

halibut retention in the salmon troll fishery will be changed from May 1 to April 1 each year.

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 773 et seq.

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Final Rule 03/01/2012 

NPRM Statutory Proposed Rule 12/31/2012 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/11/2013 78 FR 9660 

Final Rule 03/15/2013 78 FR 16423 

Final Action 08/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Frank Lockhart 

Program Analyst

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

7600 Sand Point Way NE., Seattle, WA 98115

Seattle , WA 98115 

Phone: 206 526-6142

FAX: 206 526-6736

E-Mail: frank.lockhart@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC78

Regulations.gov Wednesday, July 3, 2013 Unified Agenda
 View Related Documents

Title: Enhanced Document Requirements to Support Use of the Dolphin Safe Label on Tuna Products

Abstract: NMFS proposes regulations under the Dolphin Protection Consumer Information Act (Act) to enhance the

requirements for documentation to support labels on tuna products that represent the product as dolphin safe. In particular, in

order for tuna products to include a dolphin safe claim on its label, the captain of the fishing vessel must certify that "no dolphins

were killed or seriously injured in the sets or other gear deployments in which the tuna were caught." This will better ensure

dolphin safe labels comply with a requirement in the Act that any products not using the official label (a logo promulgated

several years ago by NOAA which may be used but is not required) meet this standard. In practice, the official dolphin safe

label is almost never used in the United States. The proposed rule will also require a confirmation of the captain certificate in

those fisheries in which an on-board vessel observer is qualified and authorized to make such a confirmation.This rule has no

effect on the fresh tuna market, or markets where tuna is supplied to restaurants and other retailers but not marked or labeled

as dolphin-safe. The U.S. Trade Representative and the Department of State have been thoroughly consulted already, and

actively promote the promulgation of this rule.

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 1635 et seq.

Legal Deadline: The regulation should be effective by this date to ensure that NOAA meets its obligations to ensure the

labeling standard is consistently applied in accordance with legal standards.

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory See below 06/13/2013 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 04/05/2013 78 FR 20604 

Final Action 07/00/2013 

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: Mark Helvey 

Assistant Regional Administrator for Sustainable Fisheries

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

501 West Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90802

Long Beach , CA 90802 

Phone: 562 980-4040

FAX: 562 980-4047

E-Mail: mark.helvey@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 (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 would eliminate

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 would

increase monkfish possession limits for the directed monkfish fishery in the NFMA. It is expected that this action would allow

some of the directed fishing vessels to land more monkfish per trip, which would result in an increase in revenue for such

vessels.

Priority: Other Significant 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.

Regulations.gov Wednesday, July 3, 2013 Unified Agenda
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/25/2013 78 FR 12708 

Final Action 07/00/2013 

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-BC81

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Title: Framework Adjustment 24 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop FMP and Framework Adjustment 49 to the Northeast Multispecies

FMP

Abstract: Framework 24 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop FMP will set management measures for the scallop fishery for the 2013

fishing year, including the annual catch limits for the limited access and limited access general category fleets , as well as daysat-sea allocations and sea scallop access area trip allocations. In addition, it adjusts the Georges Bank scallop access area

closure schedule, refines the management of yellowtail flounder accountability measures in the scallop fishery, makes

adjustments to the industry-funded observer program, and provides more flexibility in the management of the individual fishing

quota program. Because Framework 24 includes an alternative to modify the Georges Bank scallop access area seasonal

restrictions, this action is also a joint framework with the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan (Framework 49).

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 03/15/2013 78 FR 16573 

Final Action 07/00/2013 

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 

Phone: 978 281-9287

E-Mail: john.bullard@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC85

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Regulations.gov Wednesday, July 3, 2013 Unified Agenda
Title: 2013-2015 Spiny Dogfish Fishery Specifications

Abstract: The proposed action would implement annual catch limits for the spiny dogfish fishery for the 2013-2015 fishing

years. The New England and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Councils have jointly recommended the Annual catch limits and

commercial quotas for FYs 2013-2015.2013: ACL = 54.295 million lb; commercial quota = 40.842 million lb (+14% from

2012)2014: ACL = 55.277 million lb; commercial quota = 41.784 million lb (+17% from 2012)2015: ACL = 55.063 million lb;

commercial quota = 41.578 million lb (+16% from 2012)The Councils have also recommended an increase in the spiny dogfish

possession limit from 3,000 lb to 4,000 lb per trip in each year. The Councils have recommended the possession limit increase

to help improve the likelihood of fully harvesting the proposed quotas, which have increased significantly in recent years, and

therefore increase trip-level spiny dogfish revenues. At the current rate of landings, with a 3,000-lb possession limit, the fishery

may be unable to land the current year's commercial quota.

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 03/12/2013 78 FR 15674 

Final Action 07/00/2013 

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-BC87

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Title: International Fisheries; Western and Central Pacific Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species; Fishing Restrictions in Purse

Seine Fisheries for 2013 and 2014

Abstract: This rule would establish requirements for U.S. purse seine 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. Pursuant to the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention Implementation Act, 16 U.S.C. 6901, et seq., 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 Commission decisions such as

CMM 2012-01. This rule would implement the requirements for U.S. purse seine vessels. The rule would include limits for

calendar years 2013 and 2014 on U.S. purse seine fishing effort on the high seas and in the U.S. exclusive economic zone in

the Convention Area. It proposes to set controls on the use of fish aggregating devices by U.S. purse seine vessels during 2013

and 2014, including periods during which purse seine fishing may not be done on schools aggregated in association with fish

aggregating devices. Finally, this action would implement a requirement, if necessary, for U.S. purse seine vessels to carry

observers on all fishing trips in the 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 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 International Agreement 02/04/2013 

Regulations.gov Wednesday, July 3, 2013 Unified Agenda
Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 03/07/2013 78 FR 14755 

Correction 03/25/2013 78 FR 17919 

Final Action 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Tom Graham Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1601 Kapiolani Blvd, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 96814-4700

Honolulu , HI 96814-4700 

Phone: 808 944-2219

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC89

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Title: Fisheries in the Western Pacific; 5-Year Extension of Moratorium on Harvest of Gold Corals

Abstract: This proposed rule would extend the region-wide moratorium on the harvest of gold corals in the U.S. Pacific Islands

through June 30, 2018. NMFS intends this proposed rule to prevent overfishing and to stimulate research on gold corals.

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 U.S.C. 1801 as amended

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 03/26/2013 78 FR 18302 

Final Action 07/00/2013 

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 Blvd., Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 96814

Honolulu , HI 96814 

Phone: 808 944-2281

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC93

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Title: Pacific Coast Whiting Fishery Allocations for 2013

Abstract: The proposed rule is a routine action which is issued consistent with a regulatory framework that was established in

1996 to implement the Washington coastal treaty Indian tribes rights to harvest Pacific Coast groundfish. The proposed rule

would establish a formula for determining the Pacific whiting tribal allocation for 2013. The final rule for Pacific whiting in 2013

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.; 16 USC 773 et seq.

Legal Deadline: None

Regulations.gov Wednesday, July 3, 2013 Unified Agenda
Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 03/05/2013 78 FR 14259 

Final Action 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0648-BC35

Agency Contact: Frank Lockhart 

Program Analyst

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

7600 Sand Point Way NE., Seattle, WA 98115

Seattle , WA 98115 

Phone: 206 526-6142

FAX: 206 526-6736

E-Mail: frank.lockhart@noaa.gov

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 would 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, NOAA Fisheries is considering implementing a 500 mt quota which is consistent

with the best scientific information available. NOAA Fisheries also intends to address 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: Other Significant 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 03/29/2013 78 FR 19367 

Final Action 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business 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: 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-BC98

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Title: Framework Action to set the 2013 Quota for Red Snapper Commercial and Recreational Quotas and Modify the

Regulations.gov Wednesday, July 3, 2013 Unified Agenda
Recreational Bag Limit

Abstract: The proposed action would set the 2013 quotas for the commercial and recreational harvest of red snapper in the

Gulf of Mexico. This would increase the quotas consistent with the most recent stock assessment and the red snapper rebuilding

plan developed by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. This action also considers reducing the red snapper

recreational bag limit.

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

NPRM 04/04/2013 78 FR 20292 

Final Action 07/00/2013 

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: 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-BD00

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Title: Emergency Rule to Establish Recreational Closure Authority Specific to Federal Waters off Individual States for the Red

Snapper Component of the Reef Fish Fishery

Abstract: Prior to the June 1 opening each year, NMFS determines the recreational red snapper fishing season length based

on landings projections, which evaluate catch rates and the average weight of red snapper landed in previous years. Those

projections also account for any excess fish that will be harvested in waters of states that adopt inconsistent regulations. This

means that the recreational season in the entire Gulf of Mexico EEZ has been shortened to account for harvest occurring in

state waters when federal waters are closed. To reduce the impact of inconsistent state regulations on all Gulf Coast states and

provide for a more equitable allocation of red snapper harvest, the Council requested that NMFS implement an emergency rule

that provides the authority to shorten the federal season only off those states that adopt inconsistent regulations. The federal

seasons off those states would be shortened by the amount needed to correct for the additional harvest that would occur as a

result of their regulations.

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 Rule 03/25/2013 78 FR 17882 

Final Action - Extension 09/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Regulations.gov Wednesday, July 3, 2013 Unified Agenda
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-BD14

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Title: Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Biennial Specifications and Management Measures; Final Rule; April 2013 Inseason

Adjustments to Fishery Management Measures

Abstract: This action takes routine and frequent management action to modify harvest specifications and management

measures to meet the mandates outlined by the Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act resulting from

the April 2013 Pacific Fishery Management Council meeting in Portland, OR.

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

Final Action 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Barry Thom 

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-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 NMFS procedures for complying with NEPA in the context of fishery management

actions developed pursuant to MSRA.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

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 MMPA 01/16/2008 

Other Statutory Submission of final rule 01/11/2009 

Regulations.gov Wednesday, July 3, 2013 Unified Agenda
Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/14/2008 73 FR 27998 

NPRM Comment Period End 06/13/2008 

Next Stage Undetermined 07/00/2014 

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-AV81

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Title: Confidentiality of Information

Abstract: This rule would revise regulations that address confidentiality of information requirements necessary to implement

NMFS interpretation of certain provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens Act. The proposed rule addresses 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 proposed 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: Long-term Action

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 

Next Stage Undetermined 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 Hwy, 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-AW22

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Title: Marine Mammal Protection Act Stranding Regulation Revisions

Regulations.gov Wednesday, July 3, 2013 Unified Agenda
Abstract: NMFS 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: 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 1379; 16 USC 1382; 16 USC 1421

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 01/31/2008 73 FR 5786 

ANPRM 01/31/2008 73 FR 5786 

ANPRM Comment Period Extended 03/28/2008 73 FR 16617 

NPRM 07/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Governmental

Jurisdictions; Organizations Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Split From 0648-AV82 Related Agencies: Common: DOC

Agency Contact: Helen Golde Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Marine Sanctuaries Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 427-8400

E-Mail: helen.golde@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: NMFS 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 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: Long-term 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

ANPRM 09/20/2010 75 FR 57235 

ANPRM Comment Period End 01/14/2011 

NPRM 07/00/2014 

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

Regulations.gov Wednesday, July 3, 2013 Unified Agenda
FAX: 301 713-0596

E-Mail: alan.risenhoover@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: 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

Notice of Intent 01/03/2011 76 FR 101 

Notice of Intent Comment Period End 02/14/2011 

NPRM 07/00/2014 

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-BA73

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

Abstract: NMFS has received a request from the Knik Arm Bridge Toll Authority, in coordination with the Department of

Transportation Federal Highways 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: 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 1371

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

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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: Helen Golde Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Marine Sanctuaries Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 427-8400

E-Mail: helen.golde@noaa.gov

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 multi-modal 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 07/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Helen Golde Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Marine Sanctuaries Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 427-8400

E-Mail: helen.golde@noaa.gov

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, NMFS 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

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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: Long-term Action

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 08/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: Yes

Agency Contact: Helen Golde Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Marine Sanctuaries Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 427-8400

E-Mail: helen.golde@noaa.gov

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

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. NOAA 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, NMFS 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: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

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 07/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined 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

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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-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 NMFS, 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: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Helen Golde Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Marine Sanctuaries Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 427-8400

E-Mail: helen.golde@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 proposed 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

Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.

Priority: Routine and Frequent Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term 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 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/00/2014 

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Barry Thom 

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-AW00

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Title: Modification to the Geographic Boundaries of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Bottomfish Management Subarea

Abstract: This regulatory amendment redefines the outer boundary of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Bottomfish

Management Subarea from the entire 200-nm exclusive economic zone to an area within approximately 50 nm from shore. This

action makes the boundary conform to that of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, and provides pelagic

fishermen the opportunity to harvest bottomfish outside the bottomfish management area and monument. While bottomfish

permit holders rarely fish more than 50 nm from shore, commercial and recreational pelagic fishermen sometimes use troll and

handline gear beyond 50 nm, and they sometimes catch bottomfish management unit species. Existing regulations require these

fish to be discarded because the catch of these bottomfish species is limited to holders of bottomfish limited entry permits. A

reduction in the outer boundary of the bottomfish management area will allow the retention of a few bottomfish species by

pelagic fishermen who fish beyond the bottomfish zone.

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Withdrawn 04/08/2013 

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 Blvd., Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 96814

Honolulu , HI 96814 

Phone: 808 944-2281

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-AW01

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Title: Measures to Limit Fishing in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands

Abstract: This amendment will modify the Bottomfish and Seamount Groundfish Fishery Management Plan (FMP), the

Precious Corals FMP, the Crustaceans FMP, and the Pelagics FMP by implementing regulatory measures that affect the

authorized fisheries managed under those plans. The modification will bring federal fishery regulations under the MagnusonStevens Act into compliance with the non-discretionary provisions contained in Proclamation No. 8031, which created the

Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, and further clarify discretionary fishing regulations.

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Withdrawn 04/08/2013 

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 Blvd., Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 96814

Honolulu , HI 96814 

Phone: 808 944-2281

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-AW35

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Title: Fisheries in the Western Pacific; Western Pacific Pelagic Fisheries; Amendment 16 to the Pelagics Fishery Management

Plan; Framework Process

Abstract: Amendment 16 would revise the management framework process to allow effective and timely implementation of

fishing effort and harvest requirements for pelagic fisheries.

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Withdrawn 04/08/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Alvin Katekaru 

Assistant Regional Administrator, Sustainable Fisheries

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 96814

Honolulu , HI 96814 

Phone: 808 944-2207

FAX: 808 973-2941

E-Mail: alvin.katekaru@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-AW38

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Title: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions and Interjurisdictional Fisheries Act Disaster

Assistance Programs

Abstract: This action would establish definitions and characteristics of commercial fishery failures; serious disruptions affecting

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future production; and harm incurred by fishermen during fishery resource disasters. This action would establish the

requirements for initiating a review by NMFS, and the administrative process it will follow in processing such applications. The

intended effect of these procedures and requirements is to clarify the fishery disaster assistance provisions and thereby facilitate

the processing of requests.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

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 1861; 16 USC 4107

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/15/2009 74 FR 2467 

NPRM Comment Period Extended 02/06/2009 74 FR 6257 

NPRM Comment Period End 02/17/2009 

NPRM Comment Period End 04/20/2009 

Withdrawal of the Proposed Rule 05/30/2013 78 FR 32364 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State; Local; Tribal

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-AW89

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Title: Take and Import of Marine Mammals: Take of Marine Mammals Incidental to Operations of an Liquefied Natural Gas Port

Facility in Massachusetts Bay

Abstract: On February 28, 2008, NMFS received a request from Tetra Tech EC, on behalf of Northeast Gateway Energy

Bridge L.L.C. (Northeast Gateway) for an authorization to take marine mammals by harassment incidental to operation and

maintenance of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Massachusetts Bay. Since LNG Port operation and maintenance

activities have the potential to take marine mammals, a marine mammal take authorization under the Marine Mammal Protection

Act (MMPA) is warranted. NMFS has already issued a one-year incidental harassment authorization for this activity pursuant to

section 101(a)(5)(D) of the MMPA, which does not require promulgation of regulations. However, since the LNG Port operation

and maintenance activities will be ongoing in the foreseeable future, NMFS proposes regulations pursuant to section

101(a)(5)(A) of the MMPA to govern these incidental takes under a Letter of Authorization for up to five years. Under section

101(a)(5)(A), NMFS also must prescribe mitigation, monitoring, and reporting requirements in its regulations.

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 1361 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Withdrawn 04/08/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: Yes

Agency Contact: Helen Golde Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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Marine Sanctuaries Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 427-8400

E-Mail: helen.golde@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-AX83

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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) revises its regulations on the introduction of

introduced species into the Gulf of the Farallones and Monterey Bay national marine sanctuaries (GFNMS and MBNMS,

respectively). This action is being taken in response to a letter received by the Governor of California on December 23, 2008.

The Governor certified that the terms of designation to regulate introduced species in these sanctuaries was unacceptable in

state waters of the sanctuaries. The Governor's letter specifically asked NOAA to modify its regulations to exempt all statepermitted aquaculture activities throughout the two sanctuaries and research involving the introduction of introduced species into

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary only. Both of the criteria for exemption in the MBNMS needed to be satisfied in order

to fulfill the Governor's objection for MBNMS.This action is being taken in response to the action of the governor of California.

NOAA has limited ability to proceed otherwise.

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

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 922.132; 15 CFR 922.82 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 16 USC 1434; 16 USC 1439

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 10/01/2009 74 FR 50740 

NPRM Comment Period End 11/16/2009 

Withdrawn 03/18/2013 78 FR 16628 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: 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-AY12

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Title: Amendment 3 to the Spiny Dogfish Fishery Management Plan

Abstract: The New England and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Councils are preparing, in cooperation with NMFS, and

Environmental Impact Statement in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act to assess potential effects on the

human environment of alternative measures to address several issues regarding the Spiny Dogfish Fishery Management Plan.

Issues that may be addressed include: initiating a Research-Set-Aside provision; specifying the spiny dogfish quota and/or

possession limits by sex; adding a recreational fishery to the Fishery Management Plan; identifying commercial quota allocation

alternatives; and establishing a limited access fishery.

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

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

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Action Date FR Cite

Notice of Intent 08/05/2009 74 FR 39063 

Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement 08/05/2009 74 FR 30963 

Comment Period End 09/04/2009 

Notice of Intent 05/13/2010 75 FR 26920 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.nero.noaa.gov

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-AY24

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Title: Fisheries in the Western Pacific; Pelagic Fisheries; American Samoa Longline Limited Entry Permits

Abstract: NMFS takes this action to modify the requirements for participating in the American Samoa limited entry longline

fishery to reopen the application process to allow additional opportunities to apply for permits, consistent with the initial criteria,

and eliminate the minimum landing requirements which are required for permit retention. The action maintains opportunity for

substantial participation by indigenous islanders and other qualified participants in the fishery.

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

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

Withdrawn 04/08/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Public Comment URL: www.regulation.gov

Agency Contact: Alvin Katekaru 

Assistant Regional Administrator, Sustainable Fisheries

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 96814

Honolulu , HI 96814 

Phone: 808 944-2207

FAX: 808 973-2941

E-Mail: alvin.katekaru@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-AY36

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Title: Fisheries in the Western Pacific; Pelagic Fisheries; Purse Seine Fishing with Fish Aggregation Devices

Abstract: The Western Pacific Council is amending the Pelagics Fishery Ecosystem Plan (FEP) to (1) define fish aggregating

devices (FADs) as purposefully-deployed or instrumented floating objects; (2) require FADs to be registered; and (3) prohibit

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purse seine fishing using FADs in the US EEZ of the western Pacific. The objective of this action is to appropriately balance the

needs and concerns of the western Pacific pelagic fishing fleets and associated fishing communities with the conservation of

tuna stocks in the western Pacific.

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

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

Withdrawn 04/08/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Alvin Katekaru 

Assistant Regional Administrator, Sustainable Fisheries

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 96814

Honolulu , HI 96814 

Phone: 808 944-2207

FAX: 808 973-2941

E-Mail: alvin.katekaru@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-AY46

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Title: Western Pacific Pelagic Fisheries; Territorial Limits on Highly Migratory Species

Abstract: This rule would establish a mechanism for NMFS to authorize use, assignment, allocation, and management of catch

or effort limits of highly migratory fish stocks including bigeye tuna established by the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries

Commission and applicable to U.S. territories. The mechanism would provide the optimum use of western pacific pelagic

management unit species allocated to the United States and its territories through arrangements between the territories and

U.S. vessels.The establishment of a mechanism for these arrangements provides the U.S. territories (with the approval/consent

of NMFS) the ability to assign a portion of their unused allocated catch limit to U.S. vessels in exchange for goods or services

as they determine to be sufficient to support responsible fisheries development activities.

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

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

Withdrawn 04/29/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Alvin Katekaru 

Assistant Regional Administrator, Sustainable Fisheries

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1601 Kapiolani Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 96814

Honolulu , HI 96814 

Phone: 808 944-2207

FAX: 808 973-2941

E-Mail: alvin.katekaru@noaa.gov

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Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-AY61

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Title: Reduce Sea Turtle Bycatch in Atlantic Trawl Fisheries

Abstract: NMFS is initiating a rulemaking action to reduce injury and mortality to endangered and threatened sea turtles

resulting from incidental take, or bycatch, in trawl fisheries in the Atlantic waters. NMFS will address the size of the turtle

excluder device (TED) escape opening currently required in the summer flounder trawl fishery, the definition of a summer

flounder trawler, and the use of TEDs in this fishery. This action will address the use of TEDs in the croaker and weakfish flynet,

whelk, Atlantic sea scallop, and calico scallop trawl fisheries of the Atlantic Ocean, as well as new seasonal and temporal

boundaries for TED requirements. In addition, this rule will address the definition of the Gulf Area applicable to the shrimp trawl

fishery in the southeast Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. The purpose of the rule is to aid in the protection and recovery of listed sea

turtle populations by reducing mortality in trawl fisheries through the use of TEDs.

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

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 200 (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

Withdrawn 04/12/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business;

Governmental Jurisdictions; Organizations Government Levels Affected: State; Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Helen Golde Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Marine Sanctuaries Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 427-8400

E-Mail: helen.golde@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-AY81

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Title: Amendment to Recover the Administrative Costs of Processing Permit Applications

Abstract: This action amends the fishery management plans of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council and revises

federal regulations at 50 CFR 679 to recover the administrative costs of processing applications for permits required under

those plans.

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 1853; 16 USC 1854; 16 USC 3631 et seq; 16 USC 773 et seq; PL 108-447

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Withdrawn 04/08/2013 

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

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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-BA24

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Title: Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary Boundary Expansion

Abstract: NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) revises the regulations for the Fagatele Bay National Marine

Sanctuary (FBNMS). The revisions modify the restrictions for the FGNMS and add new regulations to manage several additional

geographic areas that are added to the area of the sanctuary.

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

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 1433; 16 USC 1434; 16 USC 1436

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/25/2012 77 FR 3646 

Final Rule 07/26/2012 77 FR 43941 

Notice of Effective Date 10/31/2012 77 FR 65815 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No 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)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BA30

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Title: False Killer Whale Take Reduction Plan

Abstract: The False Killer Whale Take Reduction Plan (FKWTRP) is necessary because current serious injury and mortality

rates of the Hawaii Pelagic stock of false killer whales incidental to the Category I Hawaii-based deep-set (tuna target) longline

fishery and Category II Hawaii-based shallow-set (swordfish target) fishery are above the stock's potential biological removal

(PBR) level, and therefore inconsistent with the short-term goal of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). Additionally,

serious injury and mortality rates of the Hawaii Insular stock and Palmyra Atoll stocks of false killer whales incidental to the

Hawaii-based deep-set longline fishery are above insignificant levels approaching a zero mortality and serious injury rate, and

therefore inconsistent with the long-term goal of the MMPA. The FKWTRP is intended to meet the statutory mandates and

requirements of the MMPA through both regulatory and non-regulatory measures, and research and data collection priorities.

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

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 50 CFR 229; 50 CFR 665 (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 07/18/2011 76 FR 42082 

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NPRM Comment Period Ends 10/17/2011 

Final Action 11/29/2012 77 FR 71259 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Helen Golde Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Marine Sanctuaries Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 427-8400

E-Mail: helen.golde@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BA59

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Title: Amendment 21 to the Snapper-Grouper Fishery Management Plan of the South Atlantic Region

Abstract: Amendment 21 examines measures to limit participation in the snapper grouper fishery including endorsements, trip

limits, and catch share programs.

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 11/03/2011 76 FR 100 

Withdrawn 04/08/2013 

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-BA60

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Title: Amendment 6 to the Golden Crab Fishery Management Plan of the South Atlantic

Abstract: Golden Crab Amendment 6 examines alternatives for a catch share program to limit participation in the golden crab

fishery.

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:

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Action Date FR Cite

Notice of Intent 01/03/2011 76 FR 98 

Withdrawn 04/08/2013 

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-BA64

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Title: Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Vessel Monitoring Systems

Abstract: The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) will require replacement of currently required Mobile Transmitting Unit

(MTU) Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) units with Enhanced Mobile Transmitting Unit (E-MTU) VMS units in Atlantic Highly

Migratory Species (HMS) fisheries, implement a declaration system that requires vessels to declare target fishery and gear

type(s) possessed on board, and require that a qualified marine electrician install all E-MTU VMS units. This rulemaking

removes dated MTU VMS units from service in Atlantic HMS fisheries, makes Atlantic HMS VMS requirements consistent with

other VMS monitored Atlantic fisheries, provides the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office of Law

Enforcement (NMFS) with enhanced communication with HMS vessels at sea, and could increase the level of safety at sea for

HMS fishery participants. This rule affects all HMS pelagic longline (PLL), bottom longline (BLL), and shark gillnet fishermen who

are currently required to have VMS onboard their vessels.

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 06/21/2011 76 FR 36071 

NPRM Correction 06/29/2011 76 FR 38107 

Notice of Additional Public Meetings 07/01/2011 76 FR 38598 

NPRM Comment Period End 08/01/2011 

Final Rule 12/02/2011 76 FR 75492 

Final Action 10/11/2012 77 FR 61727 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Margo Schulze-Haugen

Supervisory Fish Management Officer

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 713-0234

FAX: 301 713-1917

E-Mail: margo.schulze-haugen@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BA75

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Title: Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Electronic Dealer Reporting Requirements

Abstract: This rule implements an electronic dealer reporting system for dealers that handle sharks, swordfish, and bigeye,

albacore, yellowfin, and skipjack tunas. This rule does not alter dealer reporting for bluefin tuna. The rule requires dealers to

report electronically on a weekly basis. Dealers who currently use other electronic reporting methods (e.g., SAFIS in the

Northeast) may continue using those other systems.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other 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

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/28/2011 76 FR 37750 

Public Workshop Notice 06/29/2012 77 FR 38722 

Public Workshop Notice 07/30/2012 77 FR 44592 

Final Rule 08/08/2012 77 FR 47303 

Public Workshop Notice 10/02/2012 77 FR 60108 

Final Action - Correction 12/07/2012 77 FR 72993 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Margo Schulze-Haugen

Supervisory Fish Management Officer

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 713-0234

FAX: 301 713-1917

E-Mail: margo.schulze-haugen@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BA85

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Title: Western and Central Pacific Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species; Requirements for Transshipping and Bunkering,

Notification of Entry and Exit into High Seas Special Management Area, and Discards

Abstract: At its Sixth Regular Session, in December 2009, the Commission for the Conservation and Management of Highly

Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (Commission) adopted provisions for transshipments of highly

migratory species (HMS) fish in the Commissions area of competence and of HMS fish caught in the Commissions area of

competence but transshipped elsewhere, as well as provisions regarding bunkering and other support activities with certain

vessels and provisions regarding the reporting of discards from purse seine fishing vessels. At its Seventh Regular Session, in

December 2010, the Commission adopted provisions for a high seas special management area. This rule implements these

decisions adopted by the Commission by establishing the following: reporting requirements for transshipments of HMS fish in

the Commissions area of competence and of fish caught in the Commissions area of competence but transshipped elsewhere;

requirements to provide prior notice of transshipments on the high seas; requirements to provide notice of emergency

transshipments that would otherwise be prohibited; requirements for observer coverage for transshipments at sea; prohibitions

on transshipments and bunkering and other support activities with certain foreign-flagged vessels; requirements to provide

notice before entering and exiting a high seas special management area; reporting requirements for discards of catch from

purse seine vessels; and requirements regarding net sharing between purse seine vessels.

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: 

Action Source Description Date

NPRM Statutory Rules implementing the WCPFC Implementation Act must be effective as 05/13/2011 

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soon as possible to satisfy the United States' international obligations. 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/15/2012 77 FR 8759 

Final Action 12/03/2012 77 FR 71501 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0648-BB64

Agency Contact: Michael Tosatto 

Regional Administrator for the Pacific Islands Region

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1601 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 96814

Honolulu , HI 96814 

Phone: 808 944-2281

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BA89

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Title: High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act; Identification and Certification Procedures to Address Shark

Conservation

Abstract: NMFS amends identification and certification procedures to implement the Shark Conservation Act (P.L. 111-348),

which amended the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act. Under the amendments made by the Shark

Conservation Act, NMFS must identify nations whose fishing vessels have engaged in high seas fisheries targeting or incidentally

catching sharks not subject to a regulatory program for the conservation of sharks comparable to that of the United States,

taking into account different conditions, as required under the Shark Conservation Act. NMFS will subsequently certify whether

identified nations have adopted regulatory programs governing the conservation of sharks that are comparable to U.S.

programs, taking into account different conditions, and established management plans for sharks. The absence of sufficient

steps may lead to prohibitions on the importation of certain fisheries products into the United States and other measures. NMFS

also amends the existing regulatory definition of "illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing." NMFS also makes other technical

amendments to the regulations.

Priority: Other Significant 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 1826d-1826k

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory The rule needs to be published by December 4, 2011, due to the 30-

day delay in effectiveness. 01/04/2012 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/10/2012 77 FR 40553 

Final Action 01/16/2013 78 FR 3338 

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: 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

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E-Mail: christopher.rogers@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BA93

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Title: Removal of Requirements for the Groundfish Retention Standard Program in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands

Management Area

Abstract: This regulatory amendment removes the minimum groundfish retention standards from the groundfish retention

standard program for the Amendment 80 sector. Specifically, this action removes regulations which required owners and

operators of Amendment 80 vessels and any other catcher/processor not listed in the Code of Federal Regulations and

Amendment 80 cooperatives using trawl gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area to comply with the

annual minimum groundfish retention standards.The alternative also requires the Amendment 80 sector to report to the Council

on an annual basis its groundfish retention performance. In addition, while selecting a preferred alternative, the Councils made it

clear that a third party audit of the sectors annual groundfish retention performance should be included in the annual Council

report. The Council noted that the performance standard and results from the third party audit could be included amongst the

other information included in the annual Amendment 80 cooperative report requirement noted in 50 CFR 679.5(s)(6)(iii). This

action is not intended to change observer requirements for the Amendment 80 sector or eliminate the requirement to weigh all

groundfish on a certified flow scale; these and other requirements were established under the final rule to implement

Amendment 80 and must remain in effect to ensure proper catch accounting under the quota-based catch share program.

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

NPRM 10/15/2012 77 FR 62482 

Final Action 02/25/2013 78 FR 12627 

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-BB00

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Title: Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Construction and Operation of a Liquefied

Natural Gas Deepwater Port in the Gulf of Mexico

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 Port Dolphin Energy LLC (Port Dolphin), issues regulations to

govern the unintentional taking of marine mammals, by harassment, incidental to construction and operation of the Port Dolphin

Deepwater Port (Port) off the Gulf coast of Florida. 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. Letters of Authorization (LOAs) issued under the

regulations authorize the take of marine mammals incidental to construction and operation of the Port for a five-year period,

commencing in June 2012.Port Dolphin plans to build the LNG Port off the western coast of Florida, approximately 42 mi (68

km) from Port Manatee, Florida. Once built, Port Dolphin anticipates up to 46 shuttle regasification vessel (SRV) unloadings per

year during the first several years of operation. Noise produced during Port installation and construction activities and Port

operations have the potential to take marine mammals. Construction activities, which would take approximately 11 months to

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complete, include: buoy installation; offshore hammering; horizontal directional drilling (HDD); HDD vibratory; pipeline laying

offshore; pipeline laying inshore; offshore plowing; and inshore plowing. Operational activities include: SRV maneuvering and

docking and regasification.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 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

ANPRM 03/01/2011 76 FR 11205 

NPRM 09/10/2012 77 FR 55645 

Final Action 04/08/2013 78 FR 20800 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Helen Golde Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Marine Sanctuaries Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 427-8400

E-Mail: helen.golde@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BB04

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Title: Endangered and Threatened Species: Designation of a Nonessential Experimental Population for Middle Columbia River

Steelhead above the Pelton Round Butte Hydroelectric Project in the Deschutes River

Abstract: NMFS designates Middle Columbia River steelhead reintroduced into the upper Deschutes River basin in central

Oregon, as a nonessential experimental population under section 10(j) of the Endangered Species Act. This nonessential

experimental population designation will expire 12 years after returning steelhead adults are placed into the Upper Deschutes.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed 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 1533(d); 16 USC 1539(j)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/18/2011 76 FR 28715 

Final Action 01/15/2013 78 FR 2893 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Barry Thom 

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) 

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BB06

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Title: To Establish a Voluntary Fishing Capacity Reduction Program in the Longline Catcher Processor Subsector of the Bering

Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area Non-Pollock Groundfish Fishery

Abstract: This regulation implements a second fishing capacity reduction program (also commonly known as buyback) and an

industry fee system to repay a $2.7 million loan for a single latent permit within the Longline Catcher Processor Subsector of the

Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands non-pollock groundfish fishery (Reduction Fishery). The purpose of this action is to permanently

reduce the greatest amount of fishing capacity at the least cost.

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

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 1279; 46 USC 1279; PL 108-199; PL 108-447

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/30/2012 77 FR 44572 

Final Action 09/27/2012 77 FR 58775 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Gary C. Reisner 

Director, Office of Management and Budget

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 713-2259 Extension: 139 

FAX: 301 713-1464

E-Mail: gary.reisner@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BB14

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Title: Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Navy Operations of Surveillance Towed

Array Sensor System Low Frequency Active Sonar

Abstract: On August 17, 2011 NMFS received an application from the U.S. Navy requesting NMFS to issue regulations (and

subsequent Letters of Authorization) governing the taking of marine mammals, by Level A and Level B harassment, incidental to

the Navy's training, testing, and routine military operations using the Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System Low Frequency

Active sonar system for military readiness activities. The Navy proposed to deploy the sonar system on a maximum of four naval

vessels and operate in certain areas of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans and the Mediterranean Sea. This is the third

rulemaking for the Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System Low Frequency Active sonar operations and the Navy proposed to

conduct the same types of activities using low-frequency sonar as they have conducted over the past nine years in the previous

two rulemakings.

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

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/06/2012 77 FR 842 

NPRM Extension 02/09/2012 77 FR 6771 

Final Action 08/20/2012 77 FR 50289 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

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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: Helen Golde Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Marine Sanctuaries Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 427-8400

E-Mail: helen.golde@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BB23

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Title: Highly Migratory Species Fishing Vessel Notification Requirements for Carrying Observers

Abstract: Currently regulations require longline vessel operators to notify NMFS 24 hours prior to departing on a fishing trip so

as to give NMFS time to place observers on longline vessels. This action proposes to modify this requirement to a 72 hour

notice in order to have adequate time for observer placement. NMFS also proposes to require pre-trip notifications for all other

gear types covered by the HMS FMP. This would allow for adequate time to place observers on HMS vessels and help NMFS

attain observer coverage level goals. Adequate pre-trip notifications would also help vessel operators avoid the inconvenience

of having to remain in port for an extended period while waiting for an observer to arrive at the vessel. Pre-trip notifications

would be required for each gear upon annual notice by the agency, so only observed fisheries would be required to give pre-trip

notification to NMFS or its designated observer service provider each year.

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

Withdrawn 04/08/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Mark Helvey 

Assistant Regional Administrator for Sustainable Fisheries

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

501 West Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90802

Long Beach , CA 90802 

Phone: 562 980-4040

FAX: 562 980-4047

E-Mail: mark.helvey@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BB42

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Title: Alaska Groundfish Observer Program Restructuring

Abstract: This action adds a new funding and deployment system to the existing North Pacific Groundfish Observer Program.

It addresses longstanding concerns about statistical bias of observer-collected data and cost inequality among fishery

participants with the Observer Programs current funding and deployment structure. Under the current structure, vessel and

processing plant operators enter into direct contracts with observer providers to meet coverage requirements. Existing coverage

requirements, based on vessel length and processing volume, are set at 30 percent or 100 percent, and some vessels and

processors are exempt from observer coverage. Under this rule, vessels and processors required to have 100 percent observer

coverage will continue to enter into contracts with observer providers for their coverage. Vessels and processors required to

have less than 100 percent coverage would pay an ex-vessel value-based fee to NOAA Fisheries, and NOAA Fisheries will

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enter into direct contracts with observer providers. Groundfish and halibut vessels less than 60 feet in length are also added to

the Observer Program for the first time.

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

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice of Availability 03/14/2012 77 FR 15019 

Notice 04/17/2012 77 FR 22753 

NPRM 04/18/2012 77 FR 23326 

NPRM Comment Period End 05/14/2012 77 FR 15019 

Hearing 05/21/2012 77 FR 29961 

Second NPRM Comment Period End 06/18/2012 77 FR 23326 

Final Action 11/21/2012 77 FR 70061 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

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-BB57

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Title: The 2013-2014 Biennial Harvest Specifications and Management Measures for the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery

Abstract: Every other year, the Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) makes recommendations for setting biennial

specifications (including the allowable harvest levels) for Pacific Coast groundfish, and recommends management measures for

commercial and recreational fisheries that are designed to keep fishery harvests within the specifications. The specifications and

management measures associated with this action would be in effect from January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014. Where

new scientific information indicates that an overfished species rebuilding is different than projected in previous rebuilding

analyses, the existing rebuilding plans may also be revised. In crafting management measures, the Council must work within

the requirements of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, particularly for protection and rebuilding

of overfished species, which means that allowable harvest levels of healthy species will only be achieved where such harvest

will not deter rebuilding of overfished and depleted stocks. Commercial management measures include landings limits, size

limits, gear restrictions, and time/area closures. Recreational management measures include bag limits, size limits, gear

restrictions, and time/area closures. NMFS is continuing the depth-based management program that it introduced in 2003, which

closes portions of the continental shelf to fishing for groundfish and to fishing for many non-groundfish species in fisheries that

take groundfish incidentally. These closures are intended to protect and rebuild overfished groundfish species.

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

Notice of Intent 11/14/2011 76 FR 70418 

Duplicate of RIN 0648-BC35 04/08/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; State; Tribal

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Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Frank Lockhart 

Program Analyst

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

7600 Sand Point Way NE., Seattle, WA 98115

Seattle , WA 98115 

Phone: 206 526-6142

FAX: 206 526-6736

E-Mail: frank.lockhart@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BB62

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Title: Framework Adjustment 47 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan

Abstract: The proposed action would implement Framework Adjustment 47 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management

Plan (FW 47). FW 47 would set specifications for groundfish stocks for fishing years (FYs) 2012 through 2014. This action would

also adopt the FY 2012 total allowable catches (TACs) for the U.S./Canada Management Area consistent with the U.S./Canada

Resource Understanding. As a result of the International Fisheries Agreement Clarification Act, draft measures of this action

also include revising the rebuilding program for Georges Bank (GB) yellowtail flounder. This action would also revise the status

determination criteria for the three winter flounder stocks and Gulf of Maine (GOM) cod based on the updated assessments for

each of the stocks. Other draft measures includes modification of management measures for Southern New England/MidAtlantic winter flounder, modification of accountability measures for five stocks, modification of restrictions on the catch of

yellowtail flounder by the scallop fishery in the GB access areas, and adjustments to the administration of the scallop fishery

yellowtail flounder catch limits.

Priority: Other Significant 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

Proposed Rule 03/27/2012 77 FR 18176 

Final Rule 05/02/2012 77 FR 26104 

Interim Final Rule 06/25/2012 77 FR 37816 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Daniel Morris 

Acting Northeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gloucester , MA 01930 

Phone: 978 281-9311

E-Mail: daniel.morris@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BB69

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Title: Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan Amendment to Address Fleet Consolidation and Accumulation of

Excessive Fishing Privileges

Abstract: The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) will prepare, in cooperation with NMFS, an EIS in

accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act to assess potential effects on the human environment of alternative

measures to address management and conservation measures for the Northeast multispecies fishery. This action is necessary

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to provide analytical support for an amendment to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan (FMP) examining

potential rules to reduce the likelihood that groundfish permit holders will acquire or control excessive shares of fishing

privileges in the fishery and that over-consolidation will occur within the fleet.

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 12/21/2011 76 FR 79153 

NOI Correction 02/21/2012 77 FR 9899 

NOI Comment Period Reopened 03/12/2012 77 FR 14505 

Withdrawn 04/08/2013 

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-BB72

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Title: Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Amendment 34: Commercial Reef Fish Permit Requirements and Crew Size on Dual-Permitted

Vessels

Abstract: Reef Fish Amendment 34 eliminates the earned income qualification requirement for the renewal of Gulf of Mexico

commercial reef fish permits and increases the maximum crew size for dual-permitted vessels. The existing earned income

requirement in the reef fish fishery is believed to be easily circumvented, and no longer necessary. Maximum crew size

regulations stipulate that dual-permitted vessels without a certificate of inspection are limited to a three person crew when

fishing commercially. The increase to four crew members most directly benefits commercial spear fishermen. This allows two

persons to remain aboard while there are two divers in the water, thereby increasing the safety of commercial diving operations.

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 of Availability 07/10/2012 77 FR 40561 

NPRM 07/18/2012 77 FR 42251 

Final Action 10/19/2012 77 FR 64237 

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 

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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-BB77

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Title: Revising and Updating the Fishery Management Plan for the Salmon Fisheries in the EEZ Off Alaska

Abstract: Amendment 10 amends the Fishery Management Plan to authorize NMFS to recover the administrative costs of

processing applications for any future permits that may be required under this Fishery Management Plan, except for exempted

fishing permits and prohibited species donation permits. Amendment 11: (1) revises the timeline associated with the Council's

process to identify Habitat Areas of Particular Concern so that the process coincides with the Essential Fish Habitat 5-year

review, (2) revises habitat research priority objectives, and (3) updates Essential Fish Habitat conservation recommendations for,

and the analysis of the impacts of, non-fishing activities. Amendment 12: (1) modifies the Fishery Management Plans

management area to exclude the three traditional net fishing areas and the sport fishery from the West Area, (2) maintains the

prohibition on commercial fishing in the West Area, (3) maintains the Fishery Management Plan in the East Area and reaffirm

that management of the salmon fisheries in the East Area is delegated to the State of Alaska, and (4) revise and update a

number of Fishery Management Plan provisions to bring the Fishery Management Plan into compliance with the MagnusonStevens Act and other applicable law.

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

Notice of Availability 04/02/2012 77 FR 19605 

NPRM 04/11/2012 77 FR 21716 

Final Action 12/21/2012 77 FR 75570 

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-BB89

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Title: Interim Fishing Year 2012 Gulf of Maine Atlantic Cod Annual Catch Limits and Recreational Management Measures

Abstract: This action implements fishing year 2012 interim catch and recreational management measures for Gulf of Maine

cod. This action uses flexibility in the Magnuson-Stevens Act to reduce but not immediately end overfishing based on General

Counsel interpretation of section 304(e)(6) of the Act. The interim measures are designed to reduce overfishing on the Gulf of

Maine cod stock while the New England Council revises the stocks rebuilding plan and develops measures to end overfishing

on the stock in fishing year 2013.

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.

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Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Emergency measures must be developed and implemented by NMFS for

an effective date of May 1, 2012 05/01/2012 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Interim Final Rule 04/03/2012 77 FR 19944 

Interim Final Rule 05/01/2012 77 FR 25623 

Final Action - Extension 10/26/2012 77 FR 65326 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Daniel Morris 

Acting Northeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gloucester , MA 01930 

Phone: 978 281-9311

E-Mail: daniel.morris@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BB90

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Title: 2012 Gulf of Mexico Gray Triggerfish Annual Catch Limits and Annual Catch Targets for the Commercial and

Recreational Sectors; and In-Season Accountability Measures for the Recreational Sector

Abstract: This interim rule adjusts recreational and commercial quotas for the 2012 season. In addition, the rule establishes an

accountability measure for the recreational sector based on projections of when the adjusted recreational quota will be met. The

intended effect of the rule is to maintain the rebuilding plan targets for the overfished gray triggerfish and meet the regulatory

requirements established in Amendment 30A to the 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

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 05/14/2012 77 FR 28308 

Final Action 11/09/2012 77 FR 67303 

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-BB97

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Title: Amendment 35 to the Reef Fish Fishery Management Plan Addressing Changes to the Greater Amberjack Rebuilding

Plan and Adjustments to the Stock Annual Catch Limit in the Gulf of Mexico

Abstract: This rulemaking adjusts the greater amberjack rebuilding plan proposed by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management

Council through Amendment 35 to the Fishery Management Plan for Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico in response to

new scientific information. Adjustments include a revised annual catch limit, accountability measures, and other regulations

designed to rebuild the greater amberjack stock 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 of Availability 07/03/2012 77 FR 39460 

NPRM 07/19/2012 77 FR 42476 

Final Action 11/13/2012 77 FR 67574 

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-BB99

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Title: Framework Adjustment 6 to the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan

Abstract: This framework adjustment clarifies the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Councils (Council) risk policy, which is

used by the Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) in conjunction with acceptable biological catch (ABC) control rules. The

risk policy ensures that the Councils preferred tolerance for risk of overfishing (40 percent or lower) is addressed in the ABC

development and recommendation process. The regulations that implement the Councils risk policy went into effect on October

31, 2011, as part of the Councils Omnibus Amendment to implement annual catch limits and accountability measures. One

component of the risk policy states that, "If an overfishing limit (OFL) cannot be determined from the stock assessment, or if a

proxy is not provided by the SSC during the ABC recommendation process, ABC levels may not be increased until such time

that an OFL has been identified. This was designed to prevent catch levels from being increased when there are no criteria

available to determine if overfishing will occur in the upcoming fishing year. Following one of the first applications of the risk

policy for the 2012 fishing year (2012 butterfish specifications), the Council found that there are limited circumstances in which

the SSC may have the scientific justification for recommending that the ABC be increased for stocks without an OFL without

resulting in an unacceptably high risk of overfishing. This framework alters the risk policy by outlining the specific circumstances

under which the SSC may recommend an ABC increase in the absence of an OFL.

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 06/28/2012 77 FR 38566 

Final Action 08/27/2012 77 FR 51853 

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: Federal

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-BC03

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Title: Regulatory Amendment 12 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper Grouper Fishery in the South Atlantic

Abstract: This rulemaking increases the annual catch limit (ACL) and revises recreational accountability measures for the

South Atlantic golden tilefish based on a new stock assessment. The assessment, conducted in 2011 with data through 2010,

concluded golden tilefish are not overfished and overfishing is not occurring.

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 07/20/2012 77 FR 42688 

NPRM Comment Period End 08/20/2012 

Final Action 10/09/2012 77 FR 61295 

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-BC04

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Title: Temporary Rule for Emergency Action to Close the Delmarva Scallop Access Area

Abstract: This emergency action closes the Delmarva scallop access area (DMV) for the remainder of the 2012 scallop fishing

year and reallocates unused 2012 limited access full-time vessel scallop Delmarva trips to the Closed Area I Access Area. The

purpose of this action was to address the declining scallop biomass in this area. Specifically, this action considered closing the

DMV as soon as possible, and instead allocating those trips into another area. The success of the entire scallop access area

rotational management program depends on timely openings and closing of access areas in order to protect scallop recruitment

(i.e., evidence of young scallops) and optimize yield. This is particularly true in the Mid-Atlantic, where recruitment has been well

below average for several years. Survey results from this area recently became available and the overall scallop biomass in

DMV is substantially lower than expected. The results also indicated that the DMV is one of the few areas in the Mid-Atlantic

where recruitment (i.e., evidence of young scallops) was noticeable. Although we had projected there would be enough biomass

in DMV this year to allocate scallop trips in the area, these recent survey results indicate that the DMV should close this year.

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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

Final Rule; Emergency Action 05/14/2012 77 FR 28311 

Final Action - Extension 10/24/2012 77 FR 64915 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Daniel Morris 

Acting Northeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gloucester , MA 01930 

Phone: 978 281-9311

E-Mail: daniel.morris@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC06

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Title: Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Biennial Specifications and Management Measures; Correcting Amendment to Fishery

Management Measures

Abstract: This correcting amendment corrects technical errors that were implemented as part of the trawl rationalization

program and two rockfish conservation area coordinates, which are simply number transcriptions.

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 - Correcting Amendment 09/07/2012 77 FR 55153 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0648-AX24;

Related to 0648-AY94

Agency Contact: Frank Lockhart 

Program Analyst

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

7600 Sand Point Way NE., Seattle, WA 98115

Seattle , WA 98115 

Phone: 206 526-6142

FAX: 206 526-6736

E-Mail: frank.lockhart@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC08

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Title: Framework Adjustment 5 to the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan

Abstract: This framework adjustment expands the list of marine surveyors allowed to complete a fish hold volume certification

for vessels issued a Tier 1 or Tier 2 limited access mackerel permit. Amendment 11 to the Atlantic mackerel, squid, and

butterfish fishery management plan required that vessels issued a Tier 1 or 2 limited access mackerel permit submit a fish hold

volume certification to NMFS by December 31, 2012. Currently, individuals credentialed as marine surveyors by the Society of

Marine Surveyors or the National Association of Marine Surveyors are allowed to complete fish hold measurements for such

vessels, as are vessels that are sealed by the Maine State Sealer of Weights and Measures. Based on industry feedback, there

are additional marine professionals who are also qualified to conduct vessel hold volume certifications. This action would allow

vessels to submit hold certifications provided by other marine surveyors who are equally qualified to perform such

measurements.

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 09/21/2012 77 FR 58507 

Final Action 12/04/2012 77 FR 71720 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Daniel Morris 

Acting Northeast Regional Administrator

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gloucester , MA 01930 

Phone: 978 281-9311

E-Mail: daniel.morris@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC10

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Title: Mandatory Use of Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs) in Skimmer Trawls, Pusher-Head Trawls, and Wing Nets (Butterfly

Trawls)

Abstract: NMFS conducted an evaluation of the Southeastern U.S. shrimp fishery and produced a draft environmental impact

statement (DEIS), as a result of elevated sea turtle strandings in the Northern Gulf of Mexico and additional information having

been received indicating many of the strandings could be a result of fishery interactions. The DEIS identified a preferred

alternative to withdraw alternative tow time restriction, which would require all vessels using skimmer trawls, pusher-head trawls,

and wing nets (butterfly trawls) to use turtle excluder devices. The purpose of the proposed action is to aid in the protection and

recovery of listed sea turtle populations by reducing incidental bycatch and mortality of sea turtles in the Southeastern U.S.

shrimp fishery.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed 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 1533

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/10/2012 77 FR 27411 

Proposed Rule Correction 05/18/2012 77 FR 29586 

Miami Public Hearing 06/22/2012 77 FR 37647 

Port Orange Public Hearing 06/27/2012 77 FR 38266 

Withdrawn 02/07/2013 78 FR 9024 

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: Federal; State

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-BC15

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Title: International Fisheries; Western and Central Pacific Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species; Removal of Prohibition on

Purse Seine Fishing in High Seas Areas

Abstract: This rule would implement the March 2012 decision of the Commission for the Conservation and Management of

Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (Commission) to not extend the conservation and

management measure the Commission adopted in 2008, which prohibited purse seine fishing in two specific high seas areas.

Because the Commission decided not to extend the closures, they expired upon conclusion of the Eighth Regular Session

during which the decision was made. Pursuant to the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention Implementation Act, 16

U.S.C. 6901 et seq., the Secretary of Commerce is authorized to implement regulations to carry out the obligations of the United

States under the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central

Pacific Ocean, including the implementation of Commission decisions. Regulations closing the subject high seas areas have

been in effect since August 3, 2009 and were initially due to expire on December 31, 2011, but extended through December 31,

2012, pursuant to an intersessional Commission decision of December 20, 2011. This rule would also remove the purse seine

prohibition in the two specific high seas areas as decided by the Commission at its March 2012 session.

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: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Withdrawn 04/08/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0648-AX60;

Related to 0648-BB73

Agency Contact: Tom Graham Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1601 Kapiolani Blvd, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 96814-4700

Honolulu , HI 96814-4700 

Phone: 808 944-2219

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC17

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Title: Development of Island-Specific Fishery Management Plans (FMPs) in the Caribbean: Transition from Species-Specific

FMPs to Island-Specific FMPs

Abstract: NOAA Fisheries and the Caribbean Fishery Management Council will develop island-specific FMPs to account for

differences among the U.S. Caribbean Islands of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands with respect to culture, markets, gear,

and seafood preferences. The development of these customized FMPs will recognize the unique attributes of each of the U.S.

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Caribbean Islands.

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

Withdrawn 04/08/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Bill Arnold Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

263 13th Avenue South, Suite 113, St Petersburg, FL 33701

St Petersburg , FL 33701 

Phone: 727 824-5305

E-Mail: bill.arnold@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC19

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Title: Fisheries Off West Coast States; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Amendment 18; Revision of Essential Fish Habitat

Descriptions for Pacific Salmon

Abstract: Amendment 18 revises and updates Pacific Salmon Essential Fish Habitat (EFH), originally described under

Amendment 14 to the Fishery Management Plan (73 FR 60987). The Pacific Fishery Management Council has recently

reviewed Pacific Salmon EFH and determined that, based on new information, EFH descriptions require revision and updating.

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

Withdrawn 04/08/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Barry Thom 

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-BC22

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Title: Comprehensive Ecosystem Based Amendment 3

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Abstract: Actions in Comprehensive Ecosystem-Based Amendment 3 (CE-BA 3) address improvements in data collection

methods in the South Atlantic. Measures include improvements in data collection methods in commercial, for-hire, and

recreational fisheries.

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 of Intent 05/23/2012 77 FR 30506 

Withdrawn 04/08/2013 

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-BC28

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Title: Fisheries Off West Coast States; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Amendment 17

Abstract: The action implements Amendment 17 to the Pacific Coast Salmon Fishery Management Plan (FMP), which revises

the status determination criteria (SDC) for Quillayute fall coho, and revise the fishery management plan to correct typographical

errors, update reporting measures to reflect new technology, update or remove other obsolete or unnecessary language, and

remove a public comment period following a final rule. The purpose of the amendment is to resolve the partial disapproval of

Amendment 16, regarding the SDC for Quillayute fall coho, and update or correct other minor issues.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other 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

Notice 11/09/2012 77 FR 67327 

NPRM 12/19/2012 77 FR 75101 

Final Action 02/14/2013 78 FR 10557 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Barry Thom 

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

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Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC29

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Title: Fisheries Off West Coast States; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Announcing OMB Approval of Information Collection

Abstract: This rule makes effective the collection-of-information requirements published by NMFS in the Federal Register on

July 2, 1996. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the collection-of-information requirements. NMFS

published a final rule on July 2, 1996 (61 FR 34570) that consolidated several parts of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

into a new CFR part 660 containing regulations for implementing management measures for fisheries operating in the exclusive

economic zone (EEZ) off West Coast and Western Pacific states. This new part 660 included a collection of information

associated with recordkeeping and reporting requirements regulations at 50 CFR 660.404(b) and 50 CFR 660.408(n). At the

time of publishing that final rule, NMFS had not obtained Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval under the

Paperwork Reduction Act on the collection of information.This final rule announces that OMB approved this collection of

information on April 25, 2001 under OMB control number 048-0433. This approval is renewed every three years; the most

recent renewal was requested in 2011 (76 FR 329, January 4, 2011) and approved by OMB on July 8, 2011.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 902; 50 CFR 660 (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

Final Action 09/25/2012 77 FR 58930 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0648-AI18

Agency Contact: Barry Thom 

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-BC30

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Title: Resubmitted Action from Amendment 18A to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the

South Atlantic Region

Abstract: Amendment 18A to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region

(Amendment 18A) established a black sea bass pot endorsement program to reduce effort in the black sea bass pot segment of

the snapper-grouper fishery. Associated with this endorsement program was an action to allow transferability of the black sea

bass pot endorsements among South Atlantic Unlimited Snapper-Grouper Permit holders. However, NOAA Fisheries Service

disapproved the transferability action because Amendment 18A and the supporting final environmental impact statement

identified the incorrect preferred alternative. In addition, there were discrepancies in the record regarding the South Atlantic

Fishery Management Councils (South Atlantic Council) discussion of the alternatives and the text describing and analyzing this

alternative in Amendment 18A. The decision not to implement the transferability action was made to reduce public confusion

and to provide the South Atlantic Council the opportunity to clarify its intent. Therefore, the transferability action is being

addressed separately in the Resubmitted Amendment 18A Action Amendment.

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 ) 

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Legal Authority: 16 USC 1801 et seq.

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice 08/22/2012 77 FR 50672 

NPRM 09/10/2012 77 FR 55448 

Final Action 12/07/2012 77 FR 72991 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0648-BB56

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-BC37

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Title: Amendment 38 to the Fishery Management Plan for Reef Fish Resources in the Gulf of Mexico

Abstract: This amendment modifies the post-season accountability measure for shallow-water grouper that shortens the

recreational season for all shallow-water grouper in the year following a year in which the annual catch limit (ACL) for gag or red

grouper is exceeded. The modified accountability measure would shorten the recreational season only for the species that

exceeded its ACL. This amendment also changes the trigger for accountability measures to be based on comparison to the

current year landings, rather than a three-year running average. Last, this amendment revises the framework procedure to allow

for changes to accountability measures and to update language related to Council advisory panels and committees.

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 10/12/2012 77 FR 62209 

NPRM 10/19/2012 77 FR 64300 

Final Action 01/30/2013 78 FR 6218 

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)

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC38

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Title: Amendment 4 to the U.S. Caribbean Coral FMP: Seagrass Management

Abstract: The purpose of this plan amendment is to address management of seagrasses in the U.S. Caribbean. Four species

and one species group of seagrasses are included in the Coral FMP. The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and

Management Act requires FMPs to contain mechanisms for specifying annual catch limits (ACLs) for stocks in the fishery,

including measures to ensure accountability (AMs). The 2011 Comprehensive ACL Amendment established ACLs and AMs for

species within the Coral FMP, but inadvertently did not set ACLs for the seagrasses included in the management plan. The

Caribbean Fishery Management Council is now developing Amendment 4 to address this oversight. There is currently no

commercial or recreational fishing for seagrasses in the U.S. Caribbean and seagrasses are identified as essential fish habitat in

all of the Councils FMPs. Thus, in this Amendment, the Council is considering whether to set an ACL for seagrasses, designate

seagrasses as ecosystem component species, or remove seagrasses from the FMP.

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 02/25/2013 78 FR 12703 

NPRM 03/06/2013 78 FR 14503 

Final Action 06/04/2013 78 FR 33255 

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-BC40

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Title: 2013 Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Specifications and Management Measures

Abstract: This action establishes specifications and management measures for the 2013 fishing year for Atlantic mackerel,

squid, and butterfish (MSB). Specifications for longfin squid and Illex squid were set for 3 years in 2012 (2012-2014) and

therefore, will not be included in this years specification rulemaking. This action makes regulatory changes to the longfin squid

fishery including: changing the longfin squid pre-trip observer notification requirement from 72 to 48 hours, changing the closure

threshold on April 15 of each year from 80 to 90%, and changing the closure threshold on August 15 of each year from 90 to

95% to avoid 1-2 week closures at the end of a Trimester. The Atlantic mackerel specifications are proposed to remain

unchanged, and would be specified for 3 years (2013-2015). Compared to 2012, this action increases the butterfish quota by

236%, and increase the butterfish mortality cap by 184%. Due to the increase in the proposed butterfish quota, this action also

proposed a variety of options for controlling effort in the directed butterfish fishery including changes to trip limits, the closure

threshold for the directed fishery, and post-closure trip limits.

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

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NPRM 11/19/2012 77 FR 69426 

Final Action 01/16/2013 78 FR 3346 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business 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-BC47

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Title: Generic Amendment 4 to Fishery Management Plans in the Gulf of Mexico: Fixed Petroleum Platforms and Artificial

Reefs as Essential Fish Habitat

Abstract: Potentially significant numbers of individuals of managed reef fish species are known to associate with artificial

substrates and petroleum-producing platforms. Fishers, both recreational and commercial, have come to utilize these platforms

as sites to catch these fish. Some are of the opinion that the habitat provided by these structures may be necessary to support

viable fish populations and associated fisheries. Through Generic Amendment 4, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management

Council is considering alternatives for artificial substrates and petroleum platforms to be considered as Essential Fish Habitat. As

part of their deliberations, the Council is evaluating alternative mechanisms that could facilitate the reefing of such structures to

be consistent with the national artificial reef 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 UC 1801 et seq.

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Withdrawn 04/08/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: State; 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-BC48

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Title: Amendment 19 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan

Abstract: The small-mesh multispecies fishery is composed of five stocks of three species of hakes (northern silver hake,

southern silver hake, northern red hake, southern red hake, and offshore hake), and the fishery is managed primarily through a

series of exemptions from the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan. Amendment 19 was developed to modify

some of the management measures currently governing this fishery. These modifications include changing the incidental

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possession limit of silver and offshore hake; changing the possession limit of silver and offshore hake, combined, in the southern

stock area for vessels using larger mesh; adding a year-round red hake possession limit; changing the post-season

accountability measure that was implemented by the Secretarial Amendment; and other administrative changes to make

management and monitoring of the small-mesh multispecies fishery more effective.

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 10/19/2012 77 FR 64303 

NPRM 11/02/2012 77 FR 66169 

Final Action 04/04/2013 78 FR 20260 

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-BC57

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Title: Interim Final Rule for 2012 Butterfish Specifications

Abstract: The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) requested that its Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC)

reconsider its 2012 butterfish ABC recommendation in light of its higher (8,400 mt) butterfish acceptable biological catch (ABC)

recommendation for 2013. The SSC revised their 2012 butterfish ABC recommendation to 4,200 mt and noted that the

additional mortality at the end of the 2012 fishing year should not result in overfishing of the butterfish resource. Accordingly, the

Council recommended an increase of the butterfish ABC to 4,200 mt for the remainder of the 2012 fishing year, a decrease of

the butterfish quota to 872 mt, and an increase of the butterfish mortality cap to 3,165 mt.

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

Interim Final Rule 11/09/2012 77 FR 67305 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0648-BB28

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

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Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC59

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Title: Emergency Rule for a Temporary Action to Adjust the Commercial ACL for Yellowtail Snapper in the South Atlantic

Snapper-Grouper Fishery.

Abstract: NOAA Fisheries intends to publish a temporary rule for an emergency action to adjust the commercial annual catch

limit (ACL) for yellowtail snapper in the South Atlantic for 2012. A new stock assessment for yellowtail snapper suggests the

ACL could be increased. Based on this new information, the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) requested

that NOAA Fisheries implement a temporary rule for an emergency action to adjust the yellowtail snapper commercial ACL.

Doing so will reduce the probability of triggering a closure of the commercial harvest of yellowtail snapper and thus prevent

unnecessary adverse socio-economic impacts to the fishery participants. The Council is developing a more permanent

implementation of the new yellowtail snapper ACL in the subsequent Regulatory Amendment 15 to FMP for the SnapperGrouper Fishery of the South Atlantic.

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

Interim Final Rule 11/07/2012 77 FR 66744 

Withdrawn 04/08/2013 

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-BC61

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Title: Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries off West Coast States; Biennial Specifications and Management Measures;

Inseason Adjustments

Abstract: This final rule announces inseason changes to management measures in the Pacific Coast groundfish fisheries. This

action, which is authorized by the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan (FMP), is 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 773 et seq; 16 USC 1801 et seq; 16 USC 7001 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 10/17/2012 77 FR 63758 

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Frank Lockhart 

Program Analyst

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

7600 Sand Point Way NE., Seattle, WA 98115

Seattle , WA 98115 

Phone: 206 526-6142

FAX: 206 526-6736

E-Mail: frank.lockhart@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC65

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Title: Emergency Rule to set the 2012 Annual Catch Limit for the Gulf of Mexico Vermilion Snapper Stock

Abstract: The current vermilion snapper annual catch limit (ACL) is 3.42 million pounds (mp). A 2011 stock assessment

indicates vermilion snapper are not overfished or undergoing overfishing. Based on the assessment, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery

Management Council's (Council) Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) has recommended an acceptable biological catch

level much higher than the current ACL (>1 mp). The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) requested NOAA

Fisheries Service to promulgate an emergency rule to increase the vermilion snapper ACL. Landing projections for 2012

indicate the current ACL may be caught before the end of the 2012 fishing year (December 31). If the ACL is met, accountability

measures would close vermilion snapper fishing for the remainder of the 2012 fishing year. Therefore, the Council asked for an

emergency rule to increase the ACL to 4.19 mp. This new limit is consistent with the management advice from the Council's

SSC.

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

Withdrawn 04/08/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: State

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0648-BC51

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-BC67

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Title: Emergency Rule to Close the Elephant Trunk Scallop Area

Abstract: This action closes the Elephant Trunk Access Area to allow the abundant small scallops to grow and be harvested in

the future. Several different scallop surveys were conducted in the Elephant Trunk Access Area over the summer of 2012 and

all sources of information suggest very high concentrations of very small scallops. The scale of the abundance of small scallops

in the area was only recently discovered after this summer's scallop survey results were evaluated by the Scallop Plan

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Development Team in late August. Closing areas with high abundance of small scallops is one of the critical elements of the

scallop area rotation program. Recent reports by the scallop industry indicate that vessels are beginning to fish in the area for

pockets of large scallops, which could jeopardize the survival of the small scallops.

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

Final Action 12/12/2012 77 FR 73957 

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-BC70

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Title: Control Date for the Small Mesh Multispecies Fishery

Abstract: The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) plans to implement a limited access program and

potentially limit excessive control or ownership of fishing privileges in the small-mesh multispecies fishery. This action

establishes a control date for the small-mesh multispecies fishery. The control date is intended to inform the public that

acquisition of fishing privileges in the small-mesh multispecies fishery may be affected, restricted, or even nullified by measures

that may be developed by the Councils in the future. This notification also gives the public notice that interested participants

should locate and preserve records that substantiate and verify their ownership or control of small-mesh multispecies records,

as well as small-mesh multispecies landings history in Federal waters.

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

Final Action - ANPR Control Date 11/28/2012 77 FR 70988 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC72

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Title: Framework Adjustment 7 to the Mackerel, Squid, Butterfish Fishery Management Plan

Abstract: This action proposes to change the butterfish mortality cap on the longfin squid fishery from a catch (landings and

discards) cap to a discard cap. The butterfish mortality cap on the longfin squid fishery was implemented on January 1, 2011, as

part of Amendment 10 to the MSB FMP as a means of reducing fishing mortality to the butterfish stock by limiting butterfish

catch (both landings and discards) on directed longfin squid trips. Butterfish discards in the longfin squid fishery account for the

largest source of butterfish fishing mortality. The mortality cap accounts for fishery behavior in which most butterfish caught on a

longfin squid trip is discarded and only a small amount of butterfish is landed, which has been the case since 2002. However,

the Council has recommended a much higher butterfish quota for the 2013 fishing year (as part of 2013 MSB Specifications and

Management Measures), and the increased quota would allow for a directed butterfish fishery for the first time in recent years.

The change ensures that the cap will function correctly for the 2013 fishing year by not including trips not targeting longfin squid.

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 12/13/2012 77 FR 74159 

Final Action 03/05/2013 78 FR 14230 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business; Organizations 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-BC74

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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) (collectively 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, and clarify the criteria for designating critical habitat. These proposed amendments

are based on the Services' review of the regulations and are intended to add clarity for the public, clarify expectations regarding

critical habitat and provide for a credible, predictable, and simplified critical-habitat-designation process. The proposed

amendments would also address several court decisions. Finally, the proposed amendments are also part of the Services'

response to Executive Order 13563 (January 18, 2011), which directs agencies to review their existing regulations and, among

other things, modify or streamline them in accordance with what has been learned.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: None (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

Duplicate of RIN 0648-BB79 04/30/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Helen Golde Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Marine Sanctuaries Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 427-8400

E-Mail: helen.golde@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC80

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Title: Amendment to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska; Allocation of Catch Shares in the

Central Gulf of Alaska Trawl Groundfish Fisheries

Abstract: In October 2012, the North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) stated its intent to develop a new

management program for the Central Gulf of Alaska trawl groundfish fisheries. The new program would replace the current

limited access derby-style fishery with allocations of allowable harvest (catch shares) to individuals, cooperatives, or other

entities. The goal of the catch share program is to improve stock conservation by creating vessel-level and/or cooperative-level

incentives to control and reduce bycatch, and to create accountability measures for participants when utilizing target and

bycatch species. The Council also intends for the program to improve operational efficiencies, reduce incentives to fish during

unsafe conditions, and support the continued participation of coastal communities that are dependent on the fisheries. To

dampen the effect of speculative entry into the fisheries in anticipation of the future catch share program, the Council

announced a control date of December 31, 2012. The Council stated that it may not credit any catch history in those fisheries

after the control date for purposes of making allocations under the program.

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

Final Action - Control Date 12/26/2012 77 FR 75966 

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-BC82

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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: On April 13, 2012, NMFS received an application from the Navy requesting two LOAs for the take of 45 species of

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marine mammals incidental to Navy training and testing activities to be conducted in the AFTT Study Area over 5 years. On

September 24, 2012, NMFS received a revised LOA application from the Navy. This proposed rule is based on the information

contained in the revised LOA application submitted on September 24, 2012. The Navy is requesting a 5-year LOA for training

activities and a 5-year LOA for testing activities, each proposed to be conducted from 2014 through 2019.

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

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

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

Legal Authority: MMPA 101(a)(5)(A)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM (notice of Receipt) 10/04/2012 77 FR 60679 

Duplicate of RIN 0648-BC53 04/08/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Helen Golde Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Marine Sanctuaries Division, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 427-8400

E-Mail: helen.golde@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC83

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Title: Schedule of Fees for Access to NOAA Environmental Data, Information, and Related Products and Services

Abstract: NESDIS establishes a new schedule for fees for the sale of its data, information, and related products and services

to ensure that the fees accurately reflect the costs of providing access.

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

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 950 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 1534

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 12/19/2012 77 FR 75014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Glenn E. Tallia

Senior Counselor for Atmospheric and Space Services and Research

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Room 15861, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Silver Spring , MD 20910 

Phone: 301 713-9681

FAX: 301 713-1494

E-Mail: glenn.e.tallia@noaa.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) RIN: 0648-BC96

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Title: Establishing a Control Date for the Reef Fish and Spiny Lobster Trap Fisheries in the U.S. Caribbean

Abstract: Previously, the Council established a control date of March 24, 2009, for the commercial sector of the reef fish,

queen conch, and spiny lobster fisheries operating in federal waters off Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI).

Subsequent to that action, the USVI began development of trap reduction programs and established a February 10, 2011,

control date. At the August 2012 meeting, the Council discussed the ongoing development of trap reduction programs for the

USVI, which if approved and implemented, will preserve and protect the historical and cultural fish trap sectors in a sustainable

manner by reducing the total number of traps. To be consistent with the territorial regulations, the Council voted to update the

previous control date of March 24, 2009 by establishing February 10, 2011 as the new control date for the trap sectors of the

reef fish and spiny lobster fisheries of the U.S. Caribbean. This ANPR informs participants in the U.S. Caribbean reef fish and

spiny lobster trap sectors of the Councils intentions to consider limiting access in these sectors. Specifically, the Council may

consider implementing a trap reduction program to limit fishing in the exclusive economic zone to individuals that can

demonstrate previous participation in the trap sectors. Should the Council take future action to restrict participation in the U.S.

Caribbean reef fish or spiny lobster trap sectors, it intends to use February 10, 2011, as a possible control date to determine

eligibility.

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

Final Action - Control Date 04/05/2013 78 FR 20496 

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-BD01

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Title: Amendment to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska; Allocation of Catch Shares in the

Western Gulf of Alaska Trawl Groundfish Fisheries

Abstract: In February 2013, the North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) stated its intent to develop a new

management program for the Western Gulf of Alaska trawl groundfish fisheries. Currently, the trawl groundfish fisheries are

designed as a limited access derby-style fishery. This action sets a control date as the Council may decide to move forward with

replacing the current program with allocations of allowable harvest (catch shares) to individuals, cooperatives, or other entities.

To dampen the effect of speculative entry into the fisheries in anticipation of a future catch share program, the Council

announced a control date of March 1, 2013. The Council stated that it may not credit any catch history in those fisheries after

the control date for purposes of making allocations under the program. The goal of the catch share program would be to

improve stock conservation by creating vessel-level and/or cooperative-level incentives to control and reduce bycatch, and to

create accountability measures for participants when utilizing target and bycatch species. The Council also intends for any new

programs to improve operational efficiencies, reduce incentives to fish during unsafe conditions, and support the continued

participation of coastal communities that are dependent on the fisheries.

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:

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Action Date FR Cite

Final Action - Control Date 03/21/2013 78 FR 17340 

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)

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 12/00/2013 

NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/2014 

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, by means of

notice of reliance, 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

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proceeding.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

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 07/00/2013 

NPRM Comment Period End 09/00/2013 

Final Rule 11/00/2013 

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 11/00/2013 

NPRM Comment Period End 01/00/2014 

Final Rule 04/00/2014 

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: 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 07/00/2013 

NPRM Comment Period End 09/00/2013 

Final Rule 12/00/2013 

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: 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-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: Proposed 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 through 103

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Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/00/2013 

NPRM Comment Period End 09/00/2013 

Final Rule 11/00/2013 

Final Rule Effective 12/00/2013 

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: 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

E-Mail: raul.tamayo@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

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: Proposed 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 07/00/2013 

NPRM Comment Period End 09/00/2013 

Final Rule 12/00/2013 

Final Rule Effective 01/00/2014 

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-AC89

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Title: Certification and Collective Marks

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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 09/00/2013 

NPRM Comment Period End 11/00/2013 

Final Rule 02/00/2014 

Final Rule Effective 03/00/2014 

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-AC58

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Title: Revision of the Materiality to Patentability Standard for the Duty to Disclose Information in Patent Applications

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) will revise the standard for materiality for the duty to disclose

information to the Office 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., 593 F.3d 1289 (Fed. Cir. 2011) (en banc). This change will harmonize the

standard for the duty to disclose information to the Office in patent applications and reexamination proceedings with the

standard for materiality for purposes of an inequitable conduct analysis conducted by the courts. This harmonization of the

materiality standard should reduce the incentives to submit information disclosure statements containing marginally relevant

information to the Office.

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 10/00/2013 

Final Rule Effective 10/00/2013 

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 

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Phone: 571 272-7728 

E-Mail: raul.tamayo@uspto.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

Patent and Trademark Office ( PTO ) RIN: 0651-AC84

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Title: Changes to Implement 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 07/00/2013 

Final Rule Effective 08/00/2013 

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

E-Mail: raul.tamayo@uspto.gov

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: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

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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 04/11/2013 78 FR 21788 

NPRM Comment Period End 06/10/2013 

Final Action 11/00/2013 

Final Action Effective 12/00/2013 

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

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

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 08/00/2013 

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

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Department of Commerce (DOC) 

Patent and Trademark Office ( PTO ) RIN: 0651-AC27

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Title: Changes to Practice for Documents Submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) is revising the rules of practice to establish an increased

minimum font size for use on papers submitted to the Office for a patent application, patent, reissue application, reexamination

or supplemental examination proceeding. This change will improve the legibility and reproducibility of documents in the Office's

files of patent applications, patents, reissue applications, and reexamination and supplemental examination proceedings.

Additionally, the rules for submission of assignments are revised to permit electronic submission in portable document format

(pdf) and further clarifications.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1; 37 CFR 2; 37 CFR 3 (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 08/06/2008 73 FR 45662 

NPRM Comment Period End 10/06/2008 

Withdrawn 04/10/2013 

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

E-Mail: raul.tamayo@uspto.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

Patent and Trademark Office ( PTO ) RIN: 0651-AC45

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Title: Changes to Streamline the Electronic Priority Document Exchange Program

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) proposes to revise the rule of practice to streamline the

priority document exchange process by providing as a default that the filing of a subsequent application with a foreign or

international intellectual property office that claims priority to a U.S. application will be considered an authorization for the Office

to provide access to the U.S. application to participating intellectual property offices. The changes would reduce request failures.

Applicants who do not want the filing of a subsequent application with a foreign or international intellectual property office that

claims priority to a U.S. application to be considered an authorization for the Office to provide access to the U.S. application to

participating intellectual property offices may opt out by filing a notice to that effect with the Office.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

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

Withdrawn 04/10/2013 

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

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Patent and Trademark Office

600 Dulany Street, P. O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313

Alexandria , VA 22313 

Phone: 571 272-7728

E-Mail: raul.tamayo@uspto.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

Patent and Trademark Office ( PTO ) RIN: 0651-AC54

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Title: Setting and Adjusting Patent Fees

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) takes this action in accordance with the Leahy-Smith

American Invents Act to set and adjust certain patent fee amounts to provide the Office with a sufficient amount of aggregate

revenue to recover its aggregate cost of patent operations. This action also helps the Office implement a sustainable funding

model, reduce the current patent application backlog, decrease patent pendency, improve patent quality, and upgrade the

Office's patent business information technology capability and infrastructure.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1.16; 37 CFR 1.16(a-e); 37 CFR 1.17; 37 CFR 1.17(a); 37 CFR 1.17e(l-m); 37 CFR 1.18; 37 CFR 1.20;

37 CFR 1.492(a); 37 CFR 1.492; 37 CFR 1.492(c); 37 CFR 1.492(d-t); 37 CFR 41.20; 37 CFR 1.26; 37 CFR 42.15 (To search

for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 35 USC 119; 35 USC 120; 35 USC 132(b); 35 USC 376; 35 USC 41; PL 109-383; PL 110-116; PL 110-137;

PL 110-149; PL 110-161; PL 110-5; PL 110-92; PL 112-29

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 09/06/2012 77 FR 55028 

NPRM Comment Period End 11/05/2012 

Final Rule 01/18/2013 78 FR 4212 

Final Rule Effective 03/19/2013 78 FR 4212 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business;

Governmental Jurisdictions; Organizations Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0651-AC44;

Related to 0651-

AC62;

Related to 0651-AC42;Related to 0651-AC65;Related

to 0651-AC68;

Related to 0651-AC69;Related to 0651-

AC71;

Related to 0651-AC72;Related to 0651-AC73;Related

to 0651-AC86

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-AC57

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Title: Changes to Implement the Thirty-Month Docketing Delay Track (Track III) of the Enhanced Examination Timing Control

Procedures

Abstract: The Office proposes to amend the rules of practice to implement the Track III proposal to provide applicants with the

option to request a delay in docketing the application for examination by filing a request for delay in payment of the search fee,

the examination fee, the claims fees and the surcharge (if appropriate) for a maximum period not to exceed thirty months. It

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also proposes that the procedure under Track III be limited to 20,000 applications per year and only be available until May 31,

2016, and an applicant be able to request in a Track III application an interview as a matter of right before the first Office action

on the merits if a search report is timely filed or requested.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

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

Withdrawn 04/10/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0651-AC52;

Related to 0651-AC62 Related Agencies: Common: PTO

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

E-Mail: raul.tamayo@uspto.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

Patent and Trademark Office ( PTO ) RIN: 0651-AC77

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Title: Changes to Implement the First Inventor to File Provisions of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act

Abstract: The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act amends the patent laws pertaining to the conditions of patentability to convert

the United States patent system from a "first to invent" system to a "first inventor to file" system, treat United States patents and

United States patent application publications as prior art as of their earliest effective United States, foreign, or international filing

date, and eliminate the requirement that a prior public use or sale be "in this country" to be a prior art activity. The Leahy-Smith

America Invents Act also repeals the provisions pertaining to statutory invention registrations. The current rules of practice in

patent cases have a number of provisions based on the conditions of patentability of a "first to invent" patent system. The United

States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) will amend the rules of practice in patent cases to adapt to the changes to the

conditions of patentability in the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act, and to eliminate the provisions pertaining to statutory

invention registrations.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1.104; 37 CFR 1.109; 37 CFR 1.110; 37 CFR 1.130; 37 CFR 1.131; 37 CFR 1.321; 37 CFR 1.53; 37

CFR 1.55; 37 CFR 1.71; 37 CFR 1.77; 37 CFR 1.78; 37 CFR 1.9 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal

Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 125 Stat 283; 35 USC 102; 35 USC 103; 35 USC 2(b)(2); PL 112-29

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/26/2012 77 FR 43742 

NPRM Comment Period End 10/05/2012 

NPRM Comment Period Reopened 10/11/2012 77 FR 61735 

NPRM Comment Period End 11/05/2012 

Final Rule 02/14/2013 78 FR 11024 

Final Rule Correction 03/14/2013 78 FR 16182 

Final Rule Effective 03/16/2013 

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

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600 Dulany Street, P. O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313

Alexandria , VA 22313 

Phone: 571 272-7728

E-Mail: raul.tamayo@uspto.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

Patent and Trademark Office ( PTO ) RIN: 0651-AC78

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Title: Changes to Implement Micro Entity Status for Paying Patent Fees

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) proposes to amend the rules of practice in patent cases to

implement the micro entity provision of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act. Certain patent fees set or adjusted under the fee

setting authority in the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act are reduced by seventy-five percent for micro entities. The Office

proposes changes to the rules of practice to set out the procedures pertaining to claiming micro entity status, paying patent fees

as a micro entity, notification of loss of micro entity status, and correction of payments of patent fees paid erroneously in the

micro entity amount.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1.29 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 125 Stat 283; 35 USC 123; 35 USC 2(b)(2); PL 112-29

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule Effective 03/19/2012 77 FR 75019 

NPRM 05/30/2012 77 FR 31806 

NPRM Comment Period End 07/30/2012 

Final Rule 12/19/2012 77 FR 75019 

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

E-Mail: raul.tamayo@uspto.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

Patent and Trademark Office ( PTO ) RIN: 0651-AC79

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Title: Changes to Implement the Disclosure of Sequence Listings Using XML

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office is seeking public comments on the international effort to revise the

standard for the presentation of nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences and the consequent changes to the United States rules

of practice. The standard is being revised to require the use of extensible mark-up language (XML) format, to update the

standard, and to more closely align requirements of the standard with those of public sequence database providers. Comments

may be offered on any aspect of this effort.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1.821; 37 CFR 1.822; 37 CFR 1.824; 37 CFR 1.825 (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

Withdrawn 04/10/2013 

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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

E-Mail: raul.tamayo@uspto.gov

Department of Commerce (DOC)

Patent and Trademark Office ( PTO ) RIN: 0651-AC81

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Title: Changes to Representation of Others Before The United States Patent and Trademark Office

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office or USPTO) proposes to replace the current Patent and

Trademark Office Code of Professional Responsibility, which is based on the Model Code of Professional Responsibility of the

American Bar Association (ABA), with new USPTO Rules of Professional Conduct, which are largely based on the Model Rules

of Professional Conduct of the ABA. The Office also proposes to revise the existing rules governing the conduct of disciplinary

investigations.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 1; 37 CFR 2; 37 CFR 7; 37 CFR 10; 37 CFR 11; 37 CFR 41 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the

Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 35 USC (2)(b)(2)(D); 35 USC 32

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 10/18/2012 77 FR 64189 

NPRM Comment Period End 12/17/2012 

Final Rule 04/03/2013 78 FR 20180 

Final Rule Effective 05/03/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business; Organizations Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0651-AB55

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-AC83

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Title: Changes to Implement the Technical Corrections to the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act as to Inter Partes Review

Abstract: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office or USPTO) is revising the rules of practice to implement the

changes with respect to inter partes review that are set forth in section 1(d) 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). Consistent with the

statutory changes, this final rule eliminates the nine-month dead zone for filing an inter partes review petition challenging a firstto-invent patent or reissue patent. Under the final rule, a petitioner may file an inter partes review petition challenging a first-toinvent patent or reissue patent upon issuance, even during the first nine months after issuance.

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Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 37 CFR 42 (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

Direct Final Rule 03/25/2013 78 FR 17871 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Joni Y. Chang

Senior Legal Advisor

Department of Commerce

Patent and Trademark Office

P. O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450

Alexandria , VA 22313-1450 

Phone: 571 272-7720

FAX: 571 273-7720

Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Telecommunications and Information Administration ( NTIA ) RIN: 0660-AA26

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Title: Relocation of and Spectrum sharing by Federal Government Stations - Technical Panel and Dispute Resolution Board

Abstract: The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) proposes to adopt regulations governing the

Technical Panel and dispute resolution boards established by Congress to facilitate the relocation of, and spectrum-sharing

with, U.S. Government stations in spectrum bands reallocated from federal use to non-federal use or to shared use. This action

is necessary to ensure the timely relocation of federal entities' spectrum-related operations and, where applicable, the timely

implementation of arrangements for the sharing of radio frequencies.

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

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 301 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 923(g)-(i), 928

Legal Deadline: 

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 08/20/2012 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/17/2012 77 FR 41956 

NPRM Comment Period End 08/01/2012 

Final Action 01/25/2013 78 FR 5310 

Final Action Effective 02/25/2013 78 FR 5310 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Milton Brown 

Deputy Chief Counsel

Department of Commerce

National Telecommunications and Information Administration

14th and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230

Washington , DC 20230 

Phone: 202 482-1816

FAX: 202 501-8013

E-Mail: mbrown@ntia.doc.gov

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Department of Commerce (DOC) 

National Institute of Standards and Technology ( NIST ) RIN: 0693-AB60

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Title: Redelegations of Authority Resulting from the America COMPETES Act

Abstract: This rule amends regulations found at 15 CFR parts 1150-1170 and the regulations found at 37 CFR parts 401, 404

and 501, reflecting the repeal of the Technology Administration and the resulting redelegations of authority.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 272; 37 CFR 404; 37 CFR 501; 15 CFR 273; 37 CFR 401; 15 CFR 1150; 15 CFR 1160; 15 CFR 1170

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

Legal Authority: PL 110-69

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 01/23/2013 78 FR 4764 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Melissa Lieberman 

Deputy Chief Counsel for NIST

Department of Commerce

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Mail Stop 1052, 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1052

Gaithersburg , MD 20899-1052 

Phone: 301 975-4783

E-Mail: melissa.lieberman@nist.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: PreRule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

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 06/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

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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-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 12/00/2013 

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

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 amending 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. First, under an existing

paragraph of this section, this rule expands the scope of non-material changes that are specified under this paragraph (i.e.,

non-material changes exporters and reexporters may self-determine are non-material provided the changes are within the

scope of specified parameters). Second, under a new paragraph in this section, this rule adds a new sub-set of changes that

may be made to an export or reexport license, provided the exporter or reexporter notifies BIS and BIS approves the change in

writing as a non-material change to the export or reexport license. Third, under another new paragraph in this section, this rule

adds provisions to clarify any changes not specified in this section are treated by BIS with a presumption of being material

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changes to export and reexport licenses. Lastly, this rule makes conforming changes to other parts of the EAR to conform with

the revisions made to this section of the EAR.

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 07/00/2013 

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-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: Proposed 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 12/00/2013 

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

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E-Mail: william.arvin@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:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/2013 

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.

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:

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Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/2013 

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.

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 12/00/2013 

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.

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; 30 USC 185(s); 30 USC

185(u); 42 USC 2139a; 42 USC 6212

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/00/2013 

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.

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 amends the licensing requirements in the Export Administration Regulations for

items controlled under Export Control Classification Numbers 0A984, 0A986 and 0A987 to Canada. This amendment supports

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 12/00/2013 

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.

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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-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.

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 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 07/00/2013 

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-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

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export transaction. It also details when and how a U.S. principle 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: Proposed 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; Pub L 108-11

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/00/2013 

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-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

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 Commerce's 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 03/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

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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-AF70

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Title: Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR): Unverified List (UVL)

Abstract: The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) proposes to strengthen the Unverified List (UVL) by removing the

availability of license exceptions for items subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) in transactions involving

persons listed on the UVL and by publishing the UVL in the EAR. Persons are listed on the UVL when BIS is unable to conduct

end use checks for reasons outside of the U.S. Governments control, including where host government action or inaction

prevents such checks from proceeding, or where BIS is unable to verify the existence or authenticity of a foreign party to a

transaction. Removing the availability of license exceptions for exports, reexports and transfers of controlled items to such

parties enhances the U.S. Governments ability to prevent unauthorized use of such items and to take appropriate enforcement

action, including interdicting shipments to entities of concern.

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

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 08/00/2013 

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: 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-AF75

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Title: Revisions to the EAR: 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 (USML) of the

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) would be controlled under the Commerce Control List (CCL). This is one in a

planned series of proposed rules describing how various types of articles the President determines, as part of the

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Administration's 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 rule of the Department of State, Directorate of

Defense Trade Controls, which would amend the list of articles controlled by USML Category XII.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: Undetermined 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 3201 et seq;

22 USC 6004; 22 USC 7201 et seq; 22 USC 7210; 30 USC 185(s), 185(u); 42 USC 2139a; 42 USC 6212; 43 USC 1354; 50

USC app 5; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; EO 12058; EO 12851; EO 12938; EO 12947; EO 13020; EO 13026;

EO 13222

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Proposed rule 07/00/2013 

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-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

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: 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

NPRM 07/00/2013 

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: Robert Monjay 

Policy Analyst

Department of Commerce

Regulations.gov Wednesday, July 3, 2013 Unified Agenda
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-AD58

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Title: Implementation of Understandings Reached at the 2005 & 2012 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, and the 2012 NSG Plenary meeting held in Seattle, Washington. This rule also implements a decision adopted under

the NSG intersessional silent approval procedures in December 2009. Finally, this rule amends the EAR to reflect the status of

Croatia, Estonia, Iceland, Lithuania, Malta, Mexico, and the Peoples Republic of China as participating countries in the NSG.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 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

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 10/00/2013 

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-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

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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 12/00/2013 

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-AF37

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Title: Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to Make the Commerce Control List (CCL) Clearer

Abstract: This final rule implements changes to the make the Commerce Control List (CCL) clearer. This final rule implements

changes that were proposed on November 29, 2012 in a proposed rulemaking entitled Revisions to the Export Administration

Regulations (EAR) To Make the Commerce Control List (Clearer). The November 29 proposed rulemaking was also informed by

public comments received in response to an advance notice of proposed rulemaking entitled Commerce Control List: Revising

Descriptions of Items and Foreign Availability as part of the Presidents Export Control Reform (ECR) Initiative that was

published by BIS on December 9, 2010, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). The December 9, 2010 notice sought,

among other things, public comments on how descriptions of items controlled on the Commerce Control List (CCL) could be

made clearer. The November 29 proposed rule proposed various changes identified by BIS and the public that would make the

CCL clearer. As was noted in the November 29 proposed rule, this final rule would only implement changes that can be made to

the CCL without requiring changes to multilateral export control regime guidelines or lists. However, BIS has identified changes

that would require a decision of a multilateral regime to implement. For those changes, the U.S. Government is developing

regime change proposals for consideration by members of those multilateral export control regimes. BIS will implement those

changes in separate rulemakings, if approved by the respective multilateral export control regimes.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 774; 15 CFR 734; 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 772; 15 CFR 738; 15 CFR 748; 15 CFR 750 (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; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 50 USC app 5; EO 12938; EO 13020; EO 13026; EO 13222;

Pub L 108-11

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/29/2012 77 FR 71214 

NPRM Comment Period End 01/28/2013 

Final Action 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Timothy Mooney 

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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-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: Final Rule

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; Pub L 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 07/00/2013 

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.

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

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Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AF42

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Title: Control of Surface Vessels and Related Articles the President Determines No Longer Warrant Control Under the United

States Munitions List

Abstract: This rule amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to create five new 600 series Export Control

Classification Numbers (ECCNs) in Commerce Control List (CCL) Category 8 that control surface vessels of war and related

articles that the President has determined no longer warrant control under United States Munitions List (USML) Category VI 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: 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 app 2401 et seq; 50 USC app 5; EO 12058; EO 12851; EO 12938; EO 13026; EO 13222;

Pub L 108-11

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/23/2011 76 FR 80282 

NPRM comment period ends 02/06/2012 

Final Rule 07/00/2013 

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.

Related RINs: Related to 0694-AF17;

Merge with 0694-

AF39;

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-AF51

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Title: Export Administration Regulations Revisions: Auxiliary and Miscellaneous Items No Longer Warranting Control Under the

United States Munitions List; Items on the Wassenaar Arrangement Munitions List

Abstract: This rule describes how auxiliary and miscellaneous military equipment and related articles the President determines

no longer warrant control under Category XIII of the United States Munitions List (USML) would be controlled by the Bureau of

Industry and Security (BIS) under the Commerce Control List (CCL) in new Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs)

0A617, 0B617, 0C617, 0D617, and 0E617. This rule would also control in these ECCNs items that are within the scope of

Wassenaar Munitions List Category (WAML) 17 and that would not be listed on the USML or in other ECCNs.

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

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 772 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 50 USC 1701; 50 USC 2401

Legal Deadline: None

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Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/18/2012 77 FR 29564 

NPRM Comment Period End 07/02/2012 77 FR 29564 

Final Action 07/00/2013 

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: 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-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: 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

Proposed Rule 05/02/2012 77 FR 25932 

NPRM Comment Period End 06/18/2012 

Final Rule 08/00/2013 

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.

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

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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: Final 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: 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 12/00/2013 

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-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.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final 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: 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

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Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Proposed Rule 01/31/2013 78 FR 6750 

NPRM Comment Period End 03/18/2013 

Final Rule 09/00/2013 

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.

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-AF58

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Title: Revision to the Export Administration Regulations: Control of Protective Personnel 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 X (Protective

Personnel Equipment and Shelters) of the United States Munitions List (USML) would be controlled under the Commerce

Control List (CCL) in new Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) 1A613, 1B613, 1D613, and 1E613. In conjunction with

establishment of these new ECCNs, this rule would control military helmets (currently controlled under ECCNs 0A018 and

0A988) and body armor (currently controlled under ECCN 1A005) under new ECCN 1A613. This rule also would remove

machetes from ECCN 0A988.This rule is one in a planned series of 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 of the Department of State, Directorate of

Defense Trade Controls, which would amend the list of articles controlled by USML Category X.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final 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: 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; EO 12058; EO 12851; EO 12938; EO 13026; EO 13222; PL 108-11

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/07/2012 77 FR 33668 

Final Action 09/00/2013 

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: 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

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Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS ) RIN: 0694-AF59

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Title: Time Limit for Completion of Voluntary Self Disclosures and Revised Service of Process Procedures

Abstract: This rule would impose a 180 day time limit from the date of the initial notification for submitting the comprehensive

narrative account of violations when voluntarily disclosing Export Administration Regulations violation to the Office of Export

Enforcement. This rule also would authorize use of delivery services other than registered or certified mail for service of

charging letters in administrative enforcement proceedings. BIS is proposing these changes it needs to be able to resolve

administrative enforcement matters in a timely manner and because it needs to be able to provide notice of administrative

charging letters efficiently.

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

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 764; 15 CFR 766 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 50 USC 1701 et seq; 50 USC 2401 et seq; EO 13222

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/07/2012 77 FR 66777 

NPRM Comment Period End 01/07/2013 

Final Rule 10/00/2013 

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-AF65

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Title: Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations: Initial Implementation of Export Control Reform

Abstract: The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Department of Commerce, is currently engaged in the Export Control

Reform Initiative (ECR), which will fundamentally reform the U.S. export control system. This effort would control under the

Export Administration Regulations (EAR) items that are determined by the President to no longer warrant control under the

Department of State's International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), once congressional notification requirements and

corresponding amendments to the ITAR and the EAR are completed. The Departments of Commerce and State have published

and plan to publish numerous rules changing the jurisdictional status of specific items. This rule addresses issues faced by

government and industry in the transition period during which this reform will be implemented and complements the Export

Control Transition Plan, a proposed policy statement and request for comments issued by the Department of State's Directorate

of Defense Trade Controls. On January 18, 2011, President Barack Obama issued Executive Order 13563, affirming general

principles of regulation and directing government agencies to conduct retrospective reviews of existing regulations. Although the

Export Control Reform Initiative did not originate with Executive Order 13563, it is entirely consistent in spirit and substance.

Among other things, the President emphasized that regulations must be accessible and easy to understand. This rule proposes

revisions to license exceptions for government uses and temporary exports that streamline and update unduly complex or

outmoded provisions in addition to broadening certain provisions to implement Export Control Reform.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 734; 15 CFR 736; 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 742; 15 CFR 743; 15 CFR 744; 15 CFR 750; 15 CFR 758; 15

CFR 762; 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

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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 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

Proposed rule 06/21/2012 77 FR 37524 

NPRM Comment Period End 08/06/2012 

Final Rule 04/16/2013 78 FR 22659 

Final Rule Effective 10/15/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 0694-AF17;

Merge with 0694-

AF66;Merge with 0694-AF41;Merge with 0694-AF36

Agency Contact: Hillary Hess 

Director, Regulatory Policy Division

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: hhess@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 07/00/2013 

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

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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.

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 07/00/2013 

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 07/00/2013 

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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-AF81

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Title: Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations Based on the 2012 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 2012 Plenary in Berlin, Germany and changes agreed to at the MTCR Reinforced Point of Contact (RPOC) in Paris in

December 2011. This final rule revises six Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs)(i.e., 1C011, 1C111, 1C116, 9A101,

9B105 and 9E101) and one defined term (i.e., the definition of payload) to implement the changes that were agreed to at the

October 2012 Plenary and the December 2011 RPOC. This final rule also revises ECCN 9D004 to better align the CCL with the

MTCR Annex and past MTCR agreements.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 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 07/00/2013 

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-AF83

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Title: Wassenaar Arrangement 2012 Plenary Agreements Implementation: Commerce Control List, Definitions, and Reports

Abstract: This final rule revises the Commerce Control List (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

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(Wassenaar Arrangement, or WA) at the December 2012 WA Plenary Meeting (the Plenary). To harmonize the CCL with the

changes made to the Wassenaar List at the Plenary, this rule amends entries on the CCL that are controlled for national

security reasons in Categories 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Parts I & II, 6, 7, and 9, revises reporting requirements, and adds, removes and

amends definitions in the EAR. Specifically, this rule revises 29 ECCNs on the Commerce Control List (CCL) are revised to

implement the changes to the Wassenaar List of Dual-Use Goods and Technologies agreed to at the December 2012 WA

Plenary meeting: ECCNs 1A004, 1C001, 2B001, 2B006, 2D001, 2D002, 2D003, 3A001, 3A002, 3B001, 3C002, 4D001, 5A001,

5B001, 5E001, 5A002, 5E002, 6A001, 6A002, 6A005, 6C004, 6C005, 7A001, 7D003, 7D004, 7E001, 7E004, 9A001, and 9E003.

Corresponding changes related to the movement of 5A001.i to 5A001.f are made to ECCNs: 5A980, 5D001, 5D980, 5E001and

5E980.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 15 CFR 738; 15 CFR 740; 15 CFR 743; 15 CFR 742; 15 CFR 746; 15 CFR 752; 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 12058; EO 12851; EO 12854; EO 12918; EO 12938; EO 13020; EO 13026;

EO 13222; Pub L 108-11

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 07/00/2013 

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: 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-AF86

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Title: Addition of A Person to the Entity List

Abstract: This rule amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by adding one person to the Entity List. The person

who is added to the Entity List has been determined by the U.S. Government to be acting contrary to the national security or

foreign policy interests of the United States.

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 07/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Robert Monjay 

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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 07/00/2013 

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-AF90

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Title: Amendments to Existing Validated End-User Authorizations: CSMC Technologies Corporation in the People's Republic of

China (PRC)

Abstract: Consistent with other Validated End-User amendments, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) amends the Export

Administration Regulations (EAR) to revise the existing Authorization Validated End-User (VEU) listing for CSMC Technologies

Corporation (CSMC) in the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) by updating VEU CSMCs current list of eligible destinations and

the postal code for CSMC and its eligible destinations.

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

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 07/00/2013 

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: 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-AF19

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Title: Revisions to Authorization Validated End-User Provisions: Requirement for Notice of Export, Reexport or Transfer (Incountry) and Clarification Regarding Removal of Conditions

Abstract: In this rule, BIS amends the EAR Section 748.15 by adding a notification requirement for exporters and reexporters

shipping under Authorization VEU. BIS also amends the EAR Section 750.7 by clarifying when conditions on Authorizations are

removed.

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

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 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 2401 et seq; EO 13026; EO 13222

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 04/17/2012 77 FR 22689 

Final Action 12/19/2012 77 FR 75011 

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-AF36

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Title: Control of Aircraft and Related Items the President Determines No Longer Warrant Control Under the United States

Munitions List

Abstract: This rule adds aircraft parts, components, accessories, attachments, related commodities, related software and

related technology that the President determines no longer warrant control on the United States Munitions List to the Commerce

Control List. This rule is part of the Administration's Export Control Reform Initiative announced by the President in 2009. This

rule has been merged into the Initial Implementation of Export Control Reform final rule (RIN 0694-AF65).

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

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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 287; 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 11/07/2011 76 FR 68675 

NPRM Commend Period End 12/22/2011 

Merged With AF65 04/16/2013 

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.

Related RINs: Related to 0694-AF17;Merge with 0694-AF65

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-AF41

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Title: Control of Gas Turbine Engines and Related Items the President Determines No Longer Warrant Control Under the

United States Munitions List

Abstract: This rule amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to create five new 600 series Export Control

Classification Numbers (ECCNs) in Commerce Control List (CCL) Category 9 that control military gas turbine engines and

related articles that the President determines no longer warrant control under United States Munitions List (USML) Categories

VI, VII, or VIII 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 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 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 13026; EO 13222

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Proposed Rule 12/06/2011 76 FR 76072 

NPRM Comment Period End 01/20/2012 

Merged With AF65 04/16/2013 

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.

Related RINs: Related to 0694-AF17;

Merge with 0694-AF65

Agency Contact: Willard Fisher 

Export Administration Specialist

Department of Commerce

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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-AF62

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Title: Editorial Corrections to the Commerce Control List of the Export Administration Regulations

Abstract: This rule corrects reference and typographical errors in the Commerce Control List (CCL) in the Export

Administration Regulations (EAR). The corrections are primarily editorial in nature and do not affect license requirements. A

technical standard in ECCN 3A991 is revised.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 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: 42 USC 6212; 43 USC 1354; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 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;

50 USC 2401 et seq; 50 USC 5; EO 13026; EO 13222

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 12/07/2012 77 FR 72917 

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-AF63

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Title: Editorial Corrections to the Export Administration Regulations

Abstract: This final rule corrects reference and typographical errors in the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The

corrections are editorial in nature and do not affect license requirements.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 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 740; 15 CFR 742; 15 CFR 743; 15 CFR 744; 15

CFR 748; 15 CFR 752; 15 CFR 754; 15 CFR 756; 15 CFR 758; 15 CFR 760; 15 CFR 762; 15 CFR 764; 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 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 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

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

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Final Action 02/28/2013 78 FR 13463 

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-AF76

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Title: Implementation of the Understandings Reached at the 2012 Australia Group (AG) Plenary Meeting and the 2012 AG

Intersessional Decisions; Changes to Select Agent Controls

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 June 2012 plenary meeting of the Australia Group (AG) and the 2012

AG intersessional decisions. In addition, this rule makes changes to certain entries on the Commerce Control List (CCL) to

reflect recent amendments to the lists of select agents and toxins that are subject to controls maintained by the Animal and

Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(CDC), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, on their possession, use, and transfer within the United States.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

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: 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 13026; EO 13222; Pub L 108-11

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 06/05/2013 78 FR 33692 

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-AF80

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Title: Addition of Certain Persons to the Entity List

Abstract: This rule amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by adding ten persons to the Entity List and revising

one existing entry. The persons who are added to the Entity List have been determined by the U.S. Government to be acting

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contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States. These persons will be listed on the Entity List

under two destinations. The ten entries added to the Entity List consist of two entries in Pakistan and eight entries in the United

Arab Emirates (U.A.E). This rule is also revising one existing entry in the U.A.E. to clarify the scope of the entry by providing an

additional alias and alternate address for this listed person. 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: 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 11/29/2012 77 FR 71097 

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-AF82

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Title: Removal of Person From the Entity List Based on Removal Request; Implementation of Entity List Annual Review

Changes; and Implementation of Modifications and Corrections to the Entity List

Abstract: This rule amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by removing two persons from the Entity List

(Supplement No. 4 to Part 744), as the result of a request for removal submitted by these two persons. In addition, on the basis

of the annual review conducted by the End User Review Committee, this rule amends the Entity List to remove two entries from

the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.). Finally, this rule modifies two existing entries to correct the scope of those entries, including

removing a redundant entry that was inadvertently added in a final rule.

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 Action 01/16/2013 78 FR 3317 

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 

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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-AF84

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Title: Amendments to VEUs: Advanced Micro Devices China, Inc., Lam Research Corporation, SK Hynix Semiconductor

((China) and (Wuxi)) in the PRC.

Abstract: In this rule, BIS amends existing authorizations for four validated end users (VEUs)in the People's Republic of China.

The amendments to the Export Administration Regulations updates certain addresses of facilities and lists of eligible items for

the VEUs.

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 2401 et seq; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; EO 13026; EO 13222

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 01/16/2013 78 FR 3319 

Final Rule Effective 01/16/2013 

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-AF85

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Title: Addition of Certain Persons to the Entity List

Abstract: This rule amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by adding to the Entity List certain 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. These persons will be listed on the Entity List under three destinations. In addition, this rule amends the Entity List on

the basis of the annual review conducted by the End-User Review Committee (ERC). The ERC conducts the annual review to

determine if any entries on the Entity List should be removed or modified. This rule reflects the results of the ERC's annual

review of three countries. The Entity List notifies the public that certain exports, reexports, and transfers (in-country) of items

subject to the EAR to entities identified on the Entity List require licenses from the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and

that in most instances license exceptions are unavailable for such transactions. BIS usually applies a license review policy of

denial because it considers such entities to present significant risks of diversion to weapons of mass destruction (WMD)

programs, terrorism, or other activities that are contrary to U.S. national security or foreign policy interests. By publicly listing

such entities, BIS seeks to assist legitimate exporters, reexporters and transferors, and other parties participating in transactions

that are subject to the EAR by providing them with information to detect and avoid high-risk transactions with those entities,

which in most cases means any transaction that involves items that are subject to the EAR.

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

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Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final rule 03/08/2013 78 FR 14914 

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-AF89

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Title: Addition of Certain Persons to the Entity List; Removal of Person From the Entity List Based on Removal Request;

Implementation of Entity List Annual Review Changes

Abstract: This rule amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by adding thirteen entries to the Entity List for thirteen

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. These persons will be listed on the Entity List under Germany, Ukraine, and the United Arab

Emirates. This rule also revises one entry under Germany. This rule further removes one entry under Canada as the result of a

successful removal request.

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 Action 03/28/2013 78 FR 18808 

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

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