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 AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Interior.
 ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
 SUMMARY: This notice provides the semiannual agenda of Department of the Interior (Department) rules scheduled for review or development between spring 2017 and spring 2018. The Regulatory Flexibility Act and Executive Order 12866 require publication of the agenda.
 ADDRESSES: Unless otherwise indicated, all agency contacts are located at the Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240.
 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please direct all comments and inquiries about these rules to the appropriate agency contact. Please direct general comments relating to the agenda to the Office of Executive Secretariat and Regulatory Affairs, Department of the Interior, at the address above or at (202) 208-5257.


SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: With this publication, the Department satisfies the requirement of Executive Order 12866 that the Department publish an agenda of rules that we have issued or expect to issue and of currently effective rules that we have scheduled for review. Simultaneously, the Department meets the requirement of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 
                        *et seq.*) to publish an agenda in April and October of each year identifying rules that will have significant economic effects on a substantial number of small entities. We have specifically identified in the agenda rules that will have such effects. In some cases, the Department has withdrawn rules that were placed on previous agendas for which there has been no publication activity or for which a proposed or interim rule was published. There is no legal significance to the omission of an item from this agenda. Withdrawal of a rule does not necessarily mean that the Department will not proceed with the rulemaking. Withdrawal allows the Department to assess the action further and determine whether rulemaking is appropriate. Following such an assessment, the Department may determine that certain rules listed as withdrawn under this agenda are appropriate for promulgation. If that determination is made, such rules will comply with Executive Order 13771. Mark Lawyer, Federal Register Liaison Officer.
 Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement—Proposed Rule Stage
Sequence No.
Title
Regulation
                                 Identifier No.151
Cost Recovery Adjustment
1014-AA31
 United States Fish and Wildlife Service—Proposed Rule Stage
Sequence No.
Title
Regulation
                                 Identifier No.152
Migratory Bird Hunting; 2018-2019 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations
1018-BB73
 United States Fish and Wildlife Service—Completed Actions
Sequence No.
Title
Regulation
                                 Identifier No.153
National Wildlife Refuge System; Management of Non-Federal Oil and Gas Rights
1018-AX36154
Migratory Bird Permits; Incidental Take of Migratory Birds
1018-BA69
 National Park Service—Completed Actions
Sequence No.
Title
Regulation
                                 Identifier No.155
Non-Federal Oil and Gas Rights
1024-AD78
 Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement—Final Rule Stage
Sequence No.
Title
Regulation
                                 Identifier No.156
Stream Protection Rule
1029-AC63
 
 
 Bureau of Land Management—Completed Actions
Sequence No.
Title
Regulation
                                 Identifier No.157
Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation
1004-AE14158
Onshore Oil and Gas Order 4: Oil Measurement
1004-AE16
 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI) Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Proposed Rule Stage 151. Cost Recovery Adjustment *Legal Authority:*31 U.S.C. 9701 *Abstract:*
                         This supplemental proposal will seek additional comments on the proposed adjustments to 31 cost recovery fees to allow the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement to recover the full costs of the services it provides to the oil and gas industry. It complies with the Independent Office Appropriations Act of 1952, which established that government services should be self-sustaining to the extent possible, and with OMB Circular A-25, which requires federal agencies to biannually review user charges and to determine whether new fees should be established for agency services. Rulemaking is the only method available to update these fees and comply with the intent of Congress to recover government costs when a special benefit is bestowed on an identifiable recipient. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
11/17/16
81 FR 81033NPRM Comment Period End
02/16/17
82 FR 1284Supplemental NPRM
08/00/17
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Kimberly Monaco, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, 
                        *Phone:*
                         703 787-1658. *RIN:*
                         1014-AA31 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI) United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Proposed Rule Stage 152. Migratory Bird Hunting; 2018-2019 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations *Legal Authority:*16 U.S.C. 703 to 711; 16 U.S.C. 742a-j *Abstract:*
                         We propose to establish annual hunting regulations for certain migratory game birds for the 2018-2019 hunting season. We annually prescribe outside limits (frameworks), within which States may select hunting seasons. This proposed rule provides the regulatory schedule, describes the proposed regulatory alternatives for the 2018-2019 duck hunting seasons, requests proposals from Indian tribes that wish to establish special migratory game bird hunting regulations on Federal Indian reservations and ceded lands, and requests proposals for the 2018 spring and summer migratory bird subsistence season in Alaska. Migratory game bird hunting seasons provide opportunities for recreation and sustenance; aid Federal, State, and tribal governments in the management of migratory game birds; and permit harvests at levels compatible with migratory game bird population status and habitat conditions. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
06/00/17Supplemental
08/00/17NPRM; Proposed Frameworks
12/00/17NPRM; Proposed Tribal Regulations
01/00/18Final Rule; Final Frameworks
03/00/18Final Rule; Final Tribal Regulations
05/00/18Final Rule; Final Season Selections
05/00/18
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Ronald Kokel, Wildlife Biologist, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 5275 Leesburg Pike, MS: MB, Falls Church, VA 22041-3808, 
                        *Phone:*
                         703 358-1714, 
                        *Email: ronald_kokel@fws.gov.* *RIN:*
                         1018-BB73 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI) United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Completed Actions 153. National Wildlife Refuge System; Management of Non-Federal Oil and Gas Rights *Legal Authority:*16 U.S.C. 668dd to 668ee; 42 U.S.C. 7401 
                        *et seq.;*16 U.S.C. 1131 to 1136 *Abstract:*
                         We published regulations that ensure that all operators conducting oil or gas operations within a National Wildlife Refuge System unit do so in a manner that prevents or minimizes damage to National Wildlife Refuge System resources, visitor values, and management objectives. These regulations will not result in a taking of a property interest, but rather impose reasonable controls on operations that affect federally owned or controlled lands, and/or waters. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteANPRM
02/24/14
79 FR 10080ANPRM Comment Period End
04/25/14ANPRM Comment Period Reopened
06/09/14
79 FR 32903ANPRM Comment Period Reopening End
07/09/14NPRM
12/11/15
80 FR 77200NPRM Comment Period End
02/09/16NPRM; Final Environmental Impact Statement
08/22/16
81 FR 56575Supplemental NPRM
11/14/16
81 FR 79408Final Action
11/14/16
81 FR 79948Final Action Effective
12/14/16
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Jillian Cohen, Conservation Policy Analyst, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 5275 Leesburg Pike, MS: NWRS, Falls Church, VA 22041, 
                        *Phone:*
                         703 358-1764, 
                        *Email: jillian_cohen@fws.gov.* *RIN:*
                         1018-AX36
                        ( print page 40308) 154. Migratory Bird Permits; Incidental Take of Migratory Birds *Legal Authority:*16 U.S.C. 703 to 712; 42 U.S.C. 4321 
                        *et seq.* *Abstract:*
                         This rule would establish regulations to govern the incidental take of migratory birds from activities under which migratory birds are killed incidental to otherwise lawful activities, including requirements for individual permits and programmatic agreements with Federal agencies. This agenda item is being withdrawn at the present time to allow the Department to assess the action further and determine whether rulemaking is appropriate. Following such an assessment, the Department may determine that certain rules listed as withdrawn under this agenda are appropriate for promulgation. If that determination is made, such rules will be included in a succeeding semiannual agenda under new RINs. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNotice
05/26/15
80 FR 30032Comment Period End
07/27/15Withdrawn
04/11/17
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Stephen Earsom, Biologist--Pilot, Regions 4 & 5 Aviation Manager, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 11510 American Holly Drive, Laurel, MD 20708, 
                        *Phone:*
                         301 980-8711, 
                        *Email: stephen_earsom@fws.gov.* *RIN:*
                         1018-BA69 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI) National Park Service (NPS) Completed Actions 155. Non-Federal Oil and Gas Rights *Legal Authority:*54 U.S.C. 100101; 54 U.S.C. 100301; 54 U.S.C. 100302; 54 U.S.C. 100731; 54 U.S.C. 100732 *Abstract:*
                         This rule would update National Park Service (NPS) regulations governing the exercise of non-Federal oil and gas rights within NPS unit boundaries outside of Alaska. It would accommodate new technology and industry practices, eliminate regulatory exemptions, update requirements, remove caps on bond amounts, and allow NPS to recover administrative costs. The changes make the regulations more effective and efficient and maintain the highest level of protection compatible with park resources and values. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteANPRM
11/25/09
74 FR 61596ANPRM Comment Period End
01/25/10NPRM
10/26/15
80 FR 65571NPRM Comment Period End
12/28/15Final Action
11/04/16
81 FR 77972Final Action Effective
12/05/16
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Edward O. Kassman Jr., Geologic Resources Division, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, P.O. Box 25287, Denver, CO 80225, 
                        *Phone:*
                         303 969-2146, 
                        *Email: edward_kassman@nps.gov.* *RIN:*
                         1024-AD78 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI) Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) Final Rule Stage 156. Stream Protection Rule *Legal Authority:*30 U.S.C. 1201 
                        *et seq.* *Abstract:*
                         The final rule published December 20, 2016 (81 FR 93066) and became effective January 19, 2017. The final rule was nullified by a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act, signed by the President on February 16, 2017 (Pub. L. 115-5). This action conforms to Public Law 115-5 by changing the Code of Federal Regulations to reflect the regulations as they existed before the effective date of the final rule that was nullified under the Congressional Review Act. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteANPRM
11/30/09
74 FR 62664ANPRM Comment Period End
12/30/09NPRM
07/27/15
80 FR 44436NPRM Comment Period Extended
09/10/15
80 FR 54590NPRM Comment Period End
09/25/15NPRM Comment Period Extended End
10/26/15Final Action
12/20/16
81 FR 93066Final Action Effective
01/19/17Final Rule; CRA Revocation
07/00/17
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Dennis Rice, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 208-2829, 
                        *Email: drice@osmre.gov.* *RIN:*
                         1029-AC63 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI) Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Completed Actions 157. Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation *Legal Authority:*25 U.S.C. 396d; 25 U.S.C. 2107; 30 U.S.C. 189; 30 U.S.C. 306; 30 U.S.C. 359; 30 U.S.C. 1751; 43 U.S.C. 1732(b); 43 U.S.C. 1733; 43 U.S.C. 1740 *Abstract:*
                         The rule would update decades-old standards to reduce wasteful venting, flaring, and leaks of natural gas from onshore wells located on Federal and Indian oil and gas leases. The proposed standards would establish requirements and incentives to reduce waste of gas and clarify when royalties apply to lost gas. This action will enhance our energy security and economy by boosting America's natural gas supplies, ensuring that taxpayers receive the royalties due to them from development of public resources, and reducing emissions. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
02/08/16
81 FR 6616NPRM Comment Period Extended
04/04/16
81 FR 19110NPRM Comment Period End
04/08/16NPRM Comment Period Extended End
04/22/16Final Action
11/18/16
81 FR 83008Final Action Effective
01/17/17
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Steven Wells, Division Chief, Fluid Minerals Division, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Room 2134 LM, 20 M Street SE., Washington, DC 20003, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 912-7143, 
                        *Fax:*
                         202 912-7194, 
                        *Email: s1wells@blm.gov.* *RIN:*
                         1004-AE14 158. Onshore Oil and Gas Order 4: Oil Measurement *Legal Authority:*25 U.S.C. 396(d); 25 U.S.C. 2107; 30 U.S.C. 189; 30 U.S.C. 306; 30 U.S.C. 359; 30 U.S.C. 1751; 43 
                        ( print page 40309)
                        U.S.C. 1732(b); 43 U.S.C. 1733; 43 U.S.C. 1740 *Abstract:*
                         Onshore Order 4 establishes minimum standards to ensure liquid hydrocarbons are accurately measured and reported. This Order was last updated in 1989, and since then changes in technology have allowed for more accurate fluid measurement. This order will incorporate current industry standards and allow for the use of new technology. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
09/30/15
80 FR 58952NPRM Comment Period Extended
11/23/15
80 FR 72943NPRM Comment Period End
11/30/15NPRM Comment Period Extended End
12/14/15Final Action
11/17/16
81 FR 81462Final Action Effective
01/17/17
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Steven Wells, Division Chief, Fluid Minerals Division, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Room 2134 LM, 20 M Street SE., Washington, DC 20003, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 912-7143, 
                        *Fax:*
                         202 912-7194, 
                        *Email: s1wells@blm.gov.* RIN: 1004-AE16


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