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[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 86 (Thursday, May 2, 1996)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 19600-19601]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-10838]

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Indian Affairs

25 CFR Part 250

RIN 1076-AD68

Indian Fishing--Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation

AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) proposes to eliminate 25 
CFR Part 250 as mandated by Executive Order 12866 to streamline the 
regulatory process and enhance the planning and coordination of new and 
existing regulations. The necessity for this rule no longer exists.

Dates: Comments must be received on or before July 1, 1996.

ADDRESSES: Mail comments to Gary Rankel, Chief, Branch of Fish, 
Wildlife and Recreation, Office of Trust Responsibilities, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, 1849 C St. NW, Mail Stop 
4513-MIB, Washington, DC 20240; OR, hand deliver them to Room 4513 at 
the above address. Comments will be available for inspection at this 
address from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday beginning 
approximately 2 weeks after publication of this document in the Federal 
Register.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary Rankel, (202) 208-4088.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The purpose for which this rule was promulgated has been fulfilled 
and the rule is no longer required. The Hoopa

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Valley Tribe has established regulations to protect the fishery 
resources and fishing rights of Indians of the Hoopa Valley Indian 
Reservation. The Yurok Tribe, which is also covered under these 
regulations, is in the final stages of drafting regulations covering 
fishing by their members. This proposed rule will eliminate 25 CFR Part 
250, Indian Fishing--Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation.

Public Participation Statement

    Publication of the proposed rule by the Department of the Interior 
(Department) provides the public an opportunity to participate in the 
rulemaking process. Interested persons may submit written comments 
regarding the proposed rule to the location identified in the addresses 
section of this document.

Evaluation and Certification

    The Department has certified to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) that the elimination of this rule meets the applicable standards 
provided in sections 2(a) and 2(b)(2) of Executive Order 12778.
    The Office of Management and Budget has determined the elimination 
of this rule is not a significant regulatory action under Executive 
Order 12866.
    There will be no economic effect on each tribal government and 
tribal organization under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 
et seq.) and no additional outlays will be required of tribal 
governments, tribal organizations, and the Federal Government.
    In accordance with Executive Order 12630, the Department has 
determined that the elimination of this rule will not have 
``significant'' takings implications. The elimination of this rule does 
not pertain to ``taking'' of private property interests, nor does it 
impact private property.
    The Department has determined that the elimination of this rule 
will not have significant federalism effects under Executive Order 
12612 and will not interfere with the roles, rights and 
responsibilities of states.
    The Department has determined that the elimination of this rule 
will not constitute a major Federal action significantly affecting the 
quality of the human environment and that no detailed statement is 
required pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.
    No information collection is required in the elimination of this 
rule that would require approval by the Office of Management and Budget 
under 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.

Drafting Information

    The primary author of this document is Bettie Rushing, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs.

List of Subjects in 25 CFR Part 250

    Indians, Indian--fishing rights.

    Under the authority of Executive Order 12866, and for the reasons 
stated above, it is proposed to remove 25 CFR part 250.

    Dated: April 11, 1996.
Ada E. Deer,
Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs.
[FR Doc. 96-10838 Filed 5-01-96; 8:45 am]
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