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[Department of Commerce Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Part IV





Department of Commerce





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

Federal Register / Vol. 60, No. 88 / Monday, May 8, 1995 / 
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Federal Register / Vol. 60, No. 88 / Monday, May 8, 1995 / 
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                                          
  
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Office of the Secretary

13 CFR Ch. III

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

19 CFR Ch. III

37 CFR Chs. I, IV, and V

48 CFR Ch. 13

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

Semiannual Agenda of Regulations

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Commerce.

ACTION: April 1995 regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with Executive Order (E.O.) 12866 entitled 
``Regulatory Planning and Review'' and the Regulatory Flexibility Act 
(Pub. L. 96-354), the Department of Commerce, in April and October 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, 
and rulemaking actions completed since the October 1994 agenda. The 
purpose of the agenda is to provide information to the public on 
regulations currently under review, being proposed, or issued by the 
Department. The agenda is intended to facilitate comments and views by 
interested members of the public.

    The Department's April 1995 regulatory agenda includes 
regulatory activities that are expected to be conducted during the 
period April 1, 1995, through March 31, 1996.

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 Michael A. Levitt, Assistant General Counsel for 
Legislation and Regulation, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 
20230; telephone: 202-482-0846.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E.O. 12866 requires agencies to publish an 
agenda of those regulations that are under consideration pursuant to 
this order. By memorandum of December 21, 1994, the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) issued guidelines and procedures for the 
preparation and publication of the April 1995 Unified Agenda of Federal 
Regulations. The Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 602(a), requires 
agencies to publish, in April and October of each year, a regulatory 
flexibility agenda which contains a brief description of the subject 
area of any rule which is likely to have a significant economic impact 
on a substantial number of small entities.

Explanation of Information Contained in the Agenda

    Within the Department, the Office of the Secretary and various 
operating units may issue regulations. Operating units, such as the 
Economic Development Administration, the Bureau of Export 
Administration, the International Trade Administration, the 
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the National 
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the Patent and 
Trademark Office, issue the greatest share of the Department'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 the NMFS programs, a 
section on ``Explanation of Information Contained in NMFS 
Regulatory Entries'' is provided below.

Explanation of Information Contained in NMFS Regulatory Entries

    The Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 
1801 et seq.) (Act) governs the management of fisheries within the 
Exclusive Economic Zone (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 which require conservation 
and management measures. Regulations implementing these FMPs 
regulate domestic fishing and foreign fishing where permitted. 
Foreign fishing can be conducted in a fishery for 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.

    The DOC April 1995 regulatory agenda follows.

Dated: March 1, 1995.

Ginger Lew,

General Counsel.

                                  Office of the Secretary--Proposed Rule Stage                                  
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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471         Contract Clauses and Solicitation Provisions for the Commerce Automated Solicitation                
            System................................................................................    0690-AA08 
472         Standards of Ethical Conduct--Department of Commerce Supplemental Regulations.........    0690-AA23 
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  Number                                                                                              Number    
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473         Source Evaluation Procedures and Miscellaneous Revisions to the Commerce Acquisition                
            Regulation..........................................................................     0690-AA13  
474         Modify Requirement in the Commerce Acquisition Regulation To Publish Presolicitation                
            Notices in the Commerce Business Daily for DOC Procurements Which Will Be Performed                 
            in Foreign Countries................................................................     0690-AA18  
475         Modify the Commerce Acquisition Regulation To Use a Deviation Version of a Federal                  
            Acquisition Regulation Clause on the Buy American Trade Agreement Acts..............     0690-AA19  
476         Commerce Acquisition Regulation, Changes to the Commerce Ship Construction,                         
            Alteration, and Repair Clauses......................................................     0690-AA21  
477         Testimony by Employees in the Production of Documents in Legal Proceedings..........     0690-AA22  
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                                Bureau of Economic Analysis--Proposed Rule Stage                                
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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478         Short Form for Reporting Small Foreign Affiliates in the BE-11, Annual Survey of U.S.               
            Direct Investment Abroad..............................................................    0691-AA25 
479         Annual Survey of Financial Services Transactions Between U.S. Financial Services                    
            Providers and Unaffiliated Foreign Persons............................................    0691-AA26 
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                             Bureau of Economic Analysis--Completed/Longterm Actions                            
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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480         Benchmark Survey of U.S. Direct Investment Abroad--1994...............................    0691-AA22 
481         Change in Exemption Level for BE-577, Direct Transactions of U.S. Reporter With                     
            Foreign Affiliate.....................................................................    0691-AA23 
482         Benchmark Survey of Financial Services Transactions Between U.S. Financial Services                 
            Providers and Unaffiliated Foreign Persons............................................    0691-AA24 
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                                Bureau of the Census--Completed/Longterm Actions                                
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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483         Revision of Foreign Trade Statistics Regulations......................................    0607-AA10 
484         Change in the Definition of ``General Use'' Software From Technical Data to Commodity.    0607-AA16 
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                              Economic Development Administration--Final Rule Stage                             
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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485         Review of Regulations for Economic Development Administration--Department of Commerce.    0610-AA47 
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                         Economic Development Administration--Completed/Longterm Actions                        
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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486         General Requirements for Financial Assistance--Design, Construction of Buildings To                 
            Accommodate the Physically Handicapped................................................    0610-AA05 
487         General Requirements for Financial Assistance: Employment of Expediters or                          
            Administrative Employees; Compensation of Persons Engaged by or on Behalf of                        
            Applicants............................................................................    0610-AA18 
488         Protection of EDA's Interest in Facilities Acquired, Built, or Improved With EDA Grant              
            Funds.................................................................................    0610-AA35 
489         Public Works--Industrial Parks and Sites..............................................    0610-AA40 
490         General Requirements for Financial Assistance--Electric and Gas Facilities............   0610-AA43  
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491         Overall Economic Development Program--Progress Report.................................    0610-AA44 
492         Special Economic Development and Adjustment Assistance Grants.........................    0610-AA48 
493         Public Works and Development Facilities Program--Specific Types of Projects--Skill                  
            Training Center Facilities............................................................    0610-AA51 
494         Designation of Areas; Public Works and Development Facilities Program.................    0610-AA54 
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                                    General Administration--Final Rule Stage                                    
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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495         Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension...............................................    0605-AA02 
496         Uniform Administrative Requirement for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of                   
            Higher Education, Hospitals and Other Nonprofits and Commercial Organizations.........    0605-AA09 
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                               General Administration--Completed/Longterm Actions                               
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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497         Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and              
            Local Governments.....................................................................    0605-AA04 
498         New Restrictions on Lobbying..........................................................    0605-AA06 
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                             International Trade Administration--Proposed Rule Stage                            
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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499         Procedures for Imposing Sanctions for Violation of an Antidumping or Countervailing                 
            Duty Protective Order.................................................................    0625-AA43 
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                              International Trade Administration--Final Rule Stage                              
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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500         Antidumping Duties; Countervailing Duties.............................................    0625-AA45 
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                         International Trade Administration--Completed/Longterm Actions                         
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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501         Antidumping Duties; Countervailing Duties.............................................    0625-AA32 
502         Short Supply Procedures for ITA.......................................................    0625-AA34 
503         Antidumping and Countervailing Duties; Exclusions.....................................    0625-AA44 
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                                 Bureau of Export Administration--Prerule Stage                                 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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504         Administration of State Log Exports Ban...............................................    0694-AB25 
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                                                                                                    Regulation  
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505         Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS)....................................     0694-AA02  
506         Simplification of the Export Administration Regulations.............................     0694-AA67  
507         Implementation of Chemical Weapons Convention.......................................     0694-AB06  
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                                Bureau of Export Administration--Final Rule Stage                               
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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508         Revision of Foreign Boycott Provisions of Export Administration Regulations...........    0694-AA11 
509         Transfer of Dual-Use Items From U.S. Munitions List to the Commerce Control List......    0694-AA52 
510         Exports to Iran; Revision of Foreign Policy Controls..................................    0694-AA62 
511         Equipment Related to the Production of Chemical Weapons and Warfare Agents,                         
            Microorganisms and Toxins; Revisions to Australia Group Members.......................    0694-AA69 
512         Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations; Removal of Controls on Certain On-              
            Highway Vehicles to Iran and Syria; Corrections and Clarifications....................    0694-AA72 
513         Implementation of the Cuba Democracy Act..............................................    0694-AA77 
514         Effect of Imported Articles on the National Security..................................    0694-AB01 
515         Exports of Sample Shipments in Mixtures Containing Precursors and Intermediate                      
            Chemicals; Revisions to Australia Group Members.......................................    0694-AB05 
516         International Import Certificates, General License G-Temp Australia and PRC IC/DV                   
            Revisions.............................................................................    0694-AB07 
517         Foreign Policy Controls: Crime Control, Implements of Torture, and Arms Embargo                     
            Against Rwanda........................................................................    0694-AB08 
518         Transfer of Certain Remote Sensing Satellites From the U.S. Munitions List to the CCL.    0694-AB09 
519         Clarification of Enhanced Proliferation Control Initiative (EPCI) ``Catch-All''                     
            Provision and Validated License Requirements..........................................    0694-AB10 
520         Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and UNITA in Angola....................................    0694-AB11 
521         Revision to the EAR; Supplement No. 2 to Part 778.....................................    0694-AB12 
522         Revision to the EAR; Removal of Poland From General License GNSG and Addition of                    
            Argentina and New Zealand to GNSG.....................................................    0694-AB14 
523         Revisions to the EAR: Establishment of a Standard Saving Clause.......................    0694-AB15 
524         Countries Eligible to Receive Supercomputers Under Special Licensing Procedures.......    0694-AB16 
525         Revisions and Clarifications to Permissive Reexport and General License GLX...........    0694-AB17 
526         Establishment of a New General License G-BETA for Exports of Beta Test Software.......    0694-AB18 
527         Revisions to Licensing Policy for North Korea.........................................    0694-AB19 
528         Revision to Regulations Pertaining to Exports of Samples and Mixtures Containing                    
            Precursor and Intermediate Chemicals..................................................    0694-AB20 
529         Export to Terrorist-Supporting Countries; Parts, Components, and Materials                          
            Incorporated Abroad Into Foreign-Made Products........................................    0694-AB22 
530         Editorial Clarification and Corrections to the Export Administration Regulations;                   
            Removal of ECCN 1C65..................................................................    0694-AB23 
531         Proliferation Entity List.............................................................    0694-AB24 
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                           Bureau of Export Administration--Completed/Longterm Actions                          
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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532         Exports of Certain California Crude Oil...............................................    0694-AA70 
533         Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations: Exports of Sample Shipments and                 
            Mixtures Containing Chemical Weapons Precursors.......................................    0694-AA78 
534         Revisions to Controls on Missile Technology Items in Cooperation With the Missile                   
            Technology Control Regime.............................................................    0694-AA84 
535         Revisions to Controls on Items of Nuclear Proliferation Concern in Cooperation With                 
            the Nuclear Suppliers Group...........................................................    0694-AA85 
536         Additional Unmandated Restrictions on Reexports to Libya..............................    0694-AA87 
537         Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations: Revisions to Supplement No. 4 to                
            Part 778, and Certain Editorial Corrections and Clarifications........................    0694-AA89 
538         Offsets in Military Exports...........................................................    0694-AA91 
539         Revisions to the EAR To Implement the United Nations Embargo on Arms and Related                    
            Material to Rwanda....................................................................   0694-AA98  
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540         Exports to Taiwan: Expansion of Import Certificate/Delivery Verification (IC/DV)                    
            Procedure, Shorter Processing Time Frames and General License GCG.....................    0694-AB00 
541         Implementation of Presidential Decision To Restrict Gift Licenses to Cuba.............    0694-AB02 
542         Transfer of the International Space Station From the U.S. Munitions List to the                     
            Commerce Control List.................................................................    0694-AB03 
543         Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations; Status Information on Export                    
            License Applications..................................................................    0694-AB04 
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                         National Institute of Standards & Technology--Final Rule Stage                         
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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544         Fastener Quality......................................................................    0693-AA90 
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                    National Institute of Standards & Technology--Completed/Longterm Actions                    
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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545         FIPS 189, Portable Operating System Interface (POSIX): Part 2: Shell and Utilities....    0693-AA70 
546         FIPS for POSIX System Administration..................................................    0693-AA71 
547         FIPS for IRDS Export/Import File Format...............................................    0693-AA76 
548         FIPS 188, Standard Security Label for Information Transfer............................    0693-AA99 
549         FIPS 194, ODA Raster DAP..............................................................    0693-AB12 
550         Revision of FIPS 177, Initial Graphics Exchange Specification (IGES)..................    0693-AB13 
551         FIPS 187, Administration Standard for the Telecommunications Infrastructure of Federal              
            Buildings.............................................................................    0693-AB14 
552         FIPS 172-1, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL)................................    0693-AB22 
553         FIPS for Building Grounding and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications...........    0693-AB23 
554         Proposed Revision of FIPS 146-1, Government Open Systems Interconnection Profile                    
            (GOSIP)...............................................................................    0693-AB24 
555         FIPS 119-2, Ada Programming Language..................................................    0693-AB25 
556         Revision of FIPS 125-1, MUMPS (Massachusetts General Hospital Utility Multi-                        
            Programming System)...................................................................    0693-AB26 
557         FIPS 193, SQL Environments............................................................    0693-AB28 
558         FIPS 192, Application Profile for the Government Information Locator Service (GILS)...    0693-AB29 
559         FIPS 152-1, Programmer's Hierarchical Interactive Graphics System (PHIGS).............    0693-AB30 
560         FIPS 21-4, COBOL......................................................................    0693-AB32 
561         Revision of FIPS 180-2, Secure Hash Standard..........................................    0693-AB33 
562         FIPS for Cryptographic Service Calls..................................................    0693-AB34 
563         Proposed Revision of FIPS 179, Government Network Management Profile (GNMP)...........    0693-AB35 
564         Manufacturing Extension Partnership; Environmental Projects...........................    0693-AB36 
565         Financial Assistance for Research and Development, U.S.-Israeli Science and Technology              
            Grant Program.........................................................................    0693-AB37 
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                         National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Prerule Stage                         
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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566         Regulatory Amendment on Interactive Communications in the Groundfish Fisheries of the               
            GOA and BSAI..........................................................................    0648-AE78 
567         New Dealer Reporting Form for Large Pelagics..........................................    0648-AG76 
568         Limiting Entry to the Golden Crab Fishery Off the Southern Atlantic States............    0648-AH86 
569         Use in Enforcement Proceedings of Information Collected by Voluntary Fishery Data                   
            Collectors............................................................................    0648-AE40 
570         Take of Marine Mammals by the U.S. Navy Incidental to Military Activities in the South              
            Atlantic of the United States.........................................................    0648-AG55 
571         Restricting or Prohibiting Attracting Sharks in the Monterey Bay National Marine                    
            Sanctuary.............................................................................    0648-AH92 
572         Regional Marine Research Program......................................................    0648-AF20 
573         National Undersea Research Program Funding Regulations................................    0648-AH90 
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  Number                                                                                              Number    
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574         Scientific Research--Domestic and Foreign Fishing...................................     0648-AC61  
575         Fishery Management Plan for the Queen Conch Fishery of Puerto Rico and the U.S.                     
            Virgin Islands......................................................................     0648-AD91  
576         Secretarial Amendment to the FMP for Atlantic Swordfish.............................     0648-AE09  
577         Fishery Management Plan for Corals and Reef-Associated Plants and Invertebrates for                 
            Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.............................................     0648-AE47  
578         Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Herring........................................     0648-AE50  
579         Amendment 21B to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian                  
            Islands.............................................................................     0648-AE97  
580         Amendment 5 to the Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and                        
            Butterfish..........................................................................     0648-AF01  
581         Amendment 4 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Spiny Lobster Fishery of the Gulf                
            of Mexico and South Atlantic........................................................     0648-AF37  
582         Amendment 9 to the FMP for Atlantic Surf Clams and Ocean Quahogs....................     0648-AF41  
583         Regulatory Amendment--Changes to Directed Fishing Regulations for Groundfish Off of                 
            Alaska..............................................................................     0648-AF53  
584         Regulatory Amendment Regarding Mesh Size in Trawls and Rock Sole Vessel Incentive                   
            Program Standards in Alaska Groundfish Fisheries....................................     0648-AF57  
585         Regulatory Amendment for Red Grouper in the Gulf of Mexico..........................     0648-AF78  
586         Fishery Management Plan for the Scallop Fishery of Alaska...........................     0648-AF81  
587         Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Tunas..........................................     0648-AF86  
588         Fishery Management Plan for Tilefish................................................     0648-AF87  
589         Amendment 1 to the Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Billfish....................     0648-AF88  
590         Amendment 8 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish FMP To Implement Individual Quotas for                  
            the Fixed-Gear Sablefish Fishery (or Regulatory Amendment for Nontrawl Trip Limits).     0648-AF90  
591         Regulatory Adjustments to 1994-1995 Atlantic Tuna Fisheries.........................     0648-AG14  
592         Amendment 8 to the Fishery Management Plan for Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources                  
            of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic............................................     0648-AG25  
593         Amendment 1 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the South                      
            Atlantic............................................................................     0648-AG26  
594         Amendment 8 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the                   
            South Atlantic......................................................................     0648-AG27  
595         Amendments 8, 11, and 12 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources                 
            of the Gulf of Mexico...............................................................     0648-AG29  
596         Regulatory Amendment To Consider Use of Open Access and Limited Entry Gear on the                   
            Same Trip for the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery..................................     0648-AG30  
597         Regulatory Amendment Designating ``Routine'' Trip Limits in the Pacific Coast                       
            Groundfish Fishery..................................................................     0648-AG31  
598         Regulatory Amendment to Require Accurate Weight Measurements for Alaska Groundfish                  
            Harvests............................................................................     0648-AG32  
599         Amendment 33 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the BSAI and Amendment 37 to                  
            the FMP for Groundfish of the GOA...................................................     0648-AG41  
600         General Provisions for Domestic Fisheries--Standard Definitions/ Guidelines for                     
            Council Operations/Administration: Oath, Voting, Compensation, Insurance, Unused                    
            Leave...............................................................................     0648-AG46  
601         Regulatory Amendment To Change Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements in Alaska                   
            Groundfish Fisheries................................................................     0648-AG54  
602         Regulatory Amendment To Impose Restrictions on Fishing Black Rockfish off Oregon....     0648-AG81  
603         Regulatory Amendment To Modify the Sablefish NonTrawl Regular Season in the Pacific                 
            Coast Groundfish Fishery............................................................     0648-AG82  
604         Regulatory Amendment for Managing Pelagic Fisheries by U.S. Vessels Beyond EEZ                      
            Throughout Pacific..................................................................     0648-AG85  
605         Amendment 1 to the Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Coast Red Drum..............     0648-AG86  
606         Amendment 3 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Fishery of Puerto Rico                 
            and the U.S. Virgin Islands.........................................................     0648-AG87  
607         Amendment 1 to the Fishery Management Plan for Corals and Reef-Associated Plants and                
            Invertebrates for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands...........................     0648-AG88  
608         Regulatory Amendments Under the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources                 
            of the Gulf of Mexico (FMP).........................................................     0648-AG89  
609         Generic Fishery Management Plan Amendment for the Definition of Traps in the Gulf of                
            Mexico..............................................................................     0648-AG90  
610         Regulatory Amendment for Grid Sorting...............................................     0648-AG93  
611         Regulatory Amendment for the Gulf Of Alaska Seamount Fisheries......................     0648-AG94  
612         Regulatory Amendment To Clarify Criteria and Format for Community Development Plan                  
            Amendments..........................................................................     0648-AG96  
613         Regulatory Amendment Allowing Early Individual Fishing Quota Fishing in the Aleutian                
            Islands Area........................................................................     0648-AG97  
614         Amendment 32 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the BSAI and Amendment 36 to                  
            the FMP for the Groundfish of the GOA...............................................     0648-AG99  
615         Fishery Management Plan Amendments To Supersede Inshore/Offshore Allocation Program                 
            for the Bering Sea and Aleutian Island Pollock and the Gulf of Alaska Pollock and                   
            Pacific Cod.........................................................................     0648-AH00  
616         Amendment 34 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the BSAI......................     0648-AH02  
617         Amendment 26 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian                   
            Islands and Amendment 29 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Gulf of Alaska     0648-AH03  
618         Fishery Management Plan for Scup North of Cape Hatteras.............................    0648-AH05   
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619         Fishery Management Plan for Black Sea Bass North of Cape Hatteras...................     0648-AH06  
620         Regulatory Amendment for Multiple ``A'' Pacific Groundfish Limited Entry Permits Per                
            Vessel..............................................................................     0648-AH07  
621         Atlantic Shark Fishery Quota Adjustment.............................................     0648-AH09  
622         Regulatory Amendment To Facilitate Monitoring and Enforcement in the Pacific Coast                  
            Groundfish Fishery..................................................................     0648-AH21  
623         FMP Amendment to the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands To                   
            Implement a Trawl Closure To Protect Bristol Bay Red King Crab......................     0648-AH28  
624         Definition of ``Safe Boarding Ladder'' for Fisheries Regulations....................     0648-AH39  
625         Regulatory Amendment To Change the Standard Product Recovery Rate for Pollock Deep-                 
            Skin Fillets in the Alaska Groundfish Fisheries.....................................     0648-AH40  
626         Amendment 6 to the Fishery Management Plan for American Lobster.....................     0648-AH41  
627         Enforcement of Permit Requirements and Other Provisions Governing the Northwestern                  
            Hawaiian Islands Bottomfish Fishery.................................................     0648-AH48  
628         Amendment 9 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of                    
            Mexico..............................................................................     0648-AH52  
629         Notice of changes in the Management Regimes for Atlantic and Gulf Groups of King and                
            Spanish Mackerel....................................................................     0648-AH53  
630         Striped Bass Regulations for the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)......................     0648-AH57  
631         Weakfish Regulation for the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)...........................     0648-AH58  
632         Regulatory Amendment to the Individual Fishing Quota Program for Groundfish off                     
            Alaska..............................................................................     0648-AH61  
633         Rev. Amend. 23 to the FMP for Groundfish Fishery of BSAI, Rev. Amend. 28 to the FMP                 
            for Groundfish of the GOA, & Rev. Amend. 4 to FMP for Commercial King/Tanner Crab                   
            Fisheries...........................................................................     0648-AH62  
634         Amendment 1 to the Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Bluefish....................     0648-AH63  
635         FMP Amendments for the Groundfish Fishery of the BSAI, Groundfish of the Gulf of                    
            Alaska, and for the Commercial King and Tanner Crab Fisheries of the BSAI...........     0648-AH65  
636         FMP Amendments to the Groundfish Fishery of the BSAI and to the Groundfish of the                   
            GOA to Delete Osmerid Species From the ``Other Species'' Category...................     0648-AH67  
637         FMP Amendment to the Groundfish Fishery of the GOA to Revise GOA Pacific Ocean Perch                
            Rebuilding Plan.....................................................................     0648-AH68  
638         FMP Amendment to the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands To                   
            Implement a Seasonal Trawl Closure To Protect Chum Salmon...........................     0648-AH69  
639         Amendment 7 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Northeast Multispecies Fisheries.     0648-AH70  
640         Amendment 3 to the Fishery Management Plan for Corals and Coral Reefs of the Gulf of                
            Mexico..............................................................................     0648-AH71  
641         Amendment 8 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of                    
            Mexico (FMP)........................................................................     0648-AH72  
642         Amendment 3 to the Fishery Management Plan for Corals and Coral Reefs of the                        
            Southern Atlantic States............................................................     0648-AH74  
643         Atlantic Swordfish Fishery Quota Adjustment.........................................     0648-AH75  
644         Regulatory Adjustments to the FMP for Sharks of the Atlantic Ocean..................     0648-AH77  
645         Plan Amendment to FMP for Sharks of the Atlantic Ocean That Would Limit Entry.......     0648-AH78  
646         Framework Adjustment to the Atlantic Sea Scallop FMP................................     0648-AH82  
647         Regulatory Amendment Regarding Exercise of Rights of Northwest Treaty Indian Tribes                 
            to Harvest Groundfish...............................................................     0648-AH84  
648         U.S. General Standards for Grades of Finfish Products...............................     0648-AD53  
649         Certificate of Legal Origin for Anadromous Fish Products............................     0648-AD93  
650         General Provisions for Domestic Fisheries...........................................     0648-AE39  
651         Prescription of Fishways Under Section 18 of the Federal Power Act..................     0648-AG53  
652         Regulations Governing Processed Fishery Products....................................     0648-AH18  
653         Revised Regulations Governing Permits for the Taking, Importing and Exporting of                    
            Protected Species for Scientific Research and Public Display........................     0648-AD11  
654         Procedure for Setting Quotas on Removal of Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins From the                    
            Waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Florida's East Coast...............................     0648-AD39  
655         Sea Turtle Monitoring and Conservation Measures for Nonshrimp Fisheries.............     0648-AE54  
656         Proposed Rule To Require Certain Fish From Mexico To Retain Heads and Tails Intact                  
            in Order To Protect the Endangered Totoaba..........................................     0648-AF32  
657         Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Fisheries-Related Research...................     0648-AF50  
658         Screening of Water Diversions To Protect Sacramento River Winter-Run Chinook Salmon.     0648-AF80  
659         Foreign Nations' Marine Mammal Program Amendments...................................     0648-AG05  
660         Designation of Critical Habitat for the Gulf of Maine Population of Harbor Porpoise.     0648-AG06  
661         Direct Take of Threatened Salmon by Native Americans................................     0648-AG15  
662         Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals: Tuna Purse Seine Vessel Observer Expenses...     0648-AG35  
663         Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals; Taking of Marine Mammals Under the ATA                      
            Permit After February 28, 1994......................................................     0648-AG36  
664         General Provisions; Endangered Fish or Wildlife; Threatened Fish and Wildlife; Sea                  
            Turtle Conservation Measures........................................................     0648-AG38  
665         Designated Critical Habitat; Pacific Steelhead......................................     0648-AG49  
666         Designated Critical Habitat; Atlantic Salmon........................................    0648-AG50   
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667         Designated Critical Habitat; Pacific Coho Salmon....................................     0648-AG56  
668         Designated Critical Habitat; Umpqua River Sea-Run Cutthroat Trout...................     0648-AG58  
669         Proposed Rule To Authorize the Incidental Taking of Marine Mammals During Commercial                
            Fishing Operations as Directed by Public Law 103-238................................     0648-AG78  
670         Proposed Rule To Authorize Lethal Takings of Marine Mammals by State Authorities....     0648-AG79  
671         Proposed Rule To Amend Marine Mammal Regulations to Authorize Incidental Takings of                 
            Marine Mammals by Harassment as Authorized by Public Law 103-238....................     0648-AG80  
672         Proposed Designation of Critical Habitat for Puget Sound Salmon Stocks..............     0648-AH11  
673         Proposed Rule To Establish Guidelines for Nonlethally Deterring Marine Mammals From                 
            Endangering Personal Safety or Damaging Public or Private Property..................     0648-AH19  
674         Proposed Rule Governing Marine Mammal Transport Notification and Inventory..........     0648-AH26  
675         Interim Final Rule With Request for Comments Establishing Leatherback Turtle                        
            Conservation Zone...................................................................     0648-AH30  
676         Proposed Rule Governing the Issuance of Permits for Marine Mammal Photography.......     0648-AH31  
677         Protection Zones for Northern Right Whales; Response to Petition....................     0648-AH47  
678         Proposed Rule To Govern the Transportation of Native Handicrafts....................     0648-AH83  
679         Shrimp Vessel Registration Requirement..............................................     0648-AH87  
680         Critical Habitat Designation for Green Sea Turtles in Cuelbra, Puerto Rico..........     0648-AH88  
681         Identification of Special Sea Turtle Conservation Areas and Appropriate Conservation                
            Measures............................................................................     0648-AH89  
682         Proposed Regulations for the Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary.................     0648-AA74  
683         Proposed Regulations for the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary..............     0648-AC03  
684         Proposed Regulations for the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary.......     0648-AC05  
685         The Monitor National Marine Sanctuary...............................................     0648-AC78  
686         Proposed Regulations for the Northwest Straits National Marine Sanctuary............     0648-AC91  
687         Proposed Regulations for the Norfolk Canyon National Marine Sanctuary...............     0648-AC92  
688         Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary...............................................     0648-AE41  
689         Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary...............................................     0648-AE42  
690         National Marine Sanctuary Program, Site Evaluation List.............................     0648-AF23  
691         Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary...........................     0648-AH91  
692         Licensing of Private Remote-Sensing Space Systems...................................     0648-AC64  
693         National Weather Service Modernization Criteria.....................................     0648-AF72  
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                        National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Final Rule Stage                       
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
694         Regulatory Amendment To Implement Permit, Reporting, and Recordkeeping and Observer                 
            Requirements for Processing Vessels Over 125 Feet and Their Catcher Vessels; Pacific                
            Coast Groundfish......................................................................    0648-AE01 
695         Financial Disclosure of Fishery Management Council Nominees, Members, and Executive                 
            Directors.............................................................................    0648-AG16 
696         Regulatory Amendment to the Individual Fishing Quota Program for Groundfish off Alaska    0648-AG45 
697         Regulatory Amendment for Bering Sea And Aleutian Islands Area Halibut Non-Trawl                     
            Prohibited Species Catch Management and Jig Gear Exemption............................    0648-AG95 
698         Framework Adjustment 2 to the American Lobster Fishery Management Plan................    0648-AH36 
699         Combined Framework Adjustment--Adjustment 7 to the Northeast Multispecies FMP,                      
            Adjustment 3 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop FMP, and Adjustment 1 to the American Lobster              
            FMP...................................................................................    0648-AH37 
700         Interim Final Rule To Make Certain Changes in the Limited Access Appeals Procedure....    0648-AH38 
701         Regulatory Amendment to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of              
            the South Atlantic Pertaining to Hogfish, Cubera Snapper, and Gray Triggerfish........    0648-AH44 
702         Final Rule and Approval of Catch Sharing Plan.........................................    0648-AH64 
703         Framework 9 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Northeast Multispecies Fishery....    0648-AH66 
704         Management Measures for Commercial Recreational, and Treaty Indian, Salmon Fisheries                
            Off the Coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California..................................    0648-AH79 
705         1995 Initial Quota for Western Pacific Crustacean Fisheries...........................    0648-AH85 
706         Processed Fishery Products, Processed Products Thereof & Certain Other Processed Food               
            Products: U.S. Standards for Grades of Frozen Fish Blocks & Products Made Therefrom,                
            Etc...................................................................................    0648-AA46 
707         U.S. General Standards for Grades of Shrimp...........................................    0648-AA47 
708         Fishermen's Protective Act............................................................    0648-AC73 
709         U.S. Standards for Grades of Frozen Fish Portions.....................................   0648-AD92  
                             [[Page 23138]]                                                       
                                                                                                                
710         U.S. Standards for Grades of Whole or Dressed Fish....................................    0648-AE69 
711         U.S. Standards for Grades of North American Freshwater Catfish and Products Made                    
            Therefrom.............................................................................    0648-AE70 
712         U.S. Standards for Grades of Fish Fillets.............................................    0648-AE71 
713         Fishing Vessel Capital Construction Fund Procedures--Eligibility for Safety                         
            Improvements..........................................................................    0648-AF22 
714         Fishing Vessel Obligation Guarantee Program...........................................    0648-AF48 
715         Civil Procedure Regulations...........................................................    0648-AF96 
716         Amendment to Procedure Governing the Readjustment and Increase in Hourly Rates of Fees    0648-AH24 
717         Performance Standards for Tuna Vessel Operators.......................................    0648-AD03 
718         Regulations Governing the Take of Dolphins Incidental to Removing Oil and Gas                       
            Platforms in the Gulf of Mexico.......................................................    0648-AD25 
719         Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals; Dolphin Mortality Limits During Purse Seine                 
            Sets on Marine Mammals in the Eastern Tropical Pacific................................    0648-AF07 
720         Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals; ``Dolphin-Safe'' Tuna Labeling................    0648-AF08 
721         Designated Critical Habitat; Johnson's Seagrass.......................................    0648-AF79 
722         Sea Turtle Conservation Measures; Section 10 Incidental Take Permits; Final Rule......    0648-AG37 
723         Flotation Devices in Bottom-Opening, Single-Grid Turtle Excluder Devices in the                     
            Southeastern United States............................................................    0648-AG71 
724         Proposed List of Fisheries as Authorized by Public Law 103-238........................    0648-AG77 
725         Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals: Proposed Rule Prohibiting U.S. Citizens From                
            Encircling Marine Mammals During Tuna Fishing Operations..............................    0648-AH04 
726         General Authorization for Scientific Research Involving Level B Harassment............    0648-AH20 
727         Revision of Federal Consistency Regulations Under the Coastal Zone Management Act.....    0648-AD83 
728         Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration Regulations........................    0648-AE13 
729         NOAA Climate and Global Change Program--Proposal Submission Guidelines................    0648-AG51 
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                   National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Completed/Longterm Actions                  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
730         Secretarial Fishery Management Plan for Sharks of the Atlantic Ocean..................    0648-AD12 
731         Regulatory Amendment--U.S. Nationals Fishing in Russian Fisheries.....................    0648-AD29 
732         Amendment 7 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the                   
            South Atlantic........................................................................    0648-AE52 
733         Amendment 31 to the FMP for Groundfish of the GOA and Amendment 35 to the FMP for                   
            Groundfish of the BSAI................................................................    0648-AE79 
734         Amendment 21A to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian                  
            Islands To Prohibit Bottom Trawling Adjacent to the Pribilof Islands..................    0648-AF02 
735         Regulatory Amendment Implementing Groundfish Gear Changes in the Pacific Coast                      
            Groundfish Fishery....................................................................    0648-AF38 
736         Amendment To Enhance Data on Bycatch and Establish a Pilot Program for Donation of                  
            Atlantic Swordfish....................................................................    0648-AF42 
737         Regulatory Amendment To Modify Permit Application Requirements for All Fishery                      
            Management Plans in the Western Pacific Region........................................    0648-AF62 
738         Regulatory Amendment To Implement Measures in the North Pacific Anadromous Stocks Act               
            of 1992...............................................................................    0648-AF69 
739         Regulatory Amendment To Require Bluefin Tuna Statistical Documents....................    0648-AF74 
740         Regulatory Amendment To Establish a Vessel Monitoring System Within the Pelagic                     
            Fisheries of the Western Pacific Region...............................................    0648-AF77 
741         Amendment 8 to the Fishery Management Plan for Crustacean Fisheries of the Western                  
            Pacific Region........................................................................    0648-AF82 
742         Amendment 7 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of                    
            Mexico................................................................................    0648-AF83 
743         Amendment 2 to the FMP for Coral and Coral Reefs of the Gulf of Mexico and South                    
            Atlantic..............................................................................    0648-AF85 
744         Regulatory Amendment to Impose Trip Limits on Commercial Catches of Atlantic Sharks...    0648-AG02 
745         Regulatory Amendment Defining Harvesting Capacity Unit and Management System Under the              
            Western Pacific Pelagics FMP..........................................................    0648-AG04 
746         Amendment 5 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Stone Crab Fishery of the Gulf of                
            Mexico................................................................................    0648-AG23 
747         Regulatory Amendment To Establish the Bering Sea And Aleutian Islands ``A'' Season                  
            Framework.............................................................................    0648-AG92 
748         Regulatory Amendment Codifying the Community Development Quota Compensation Formula...    0648-AG98 
749         1995 Catch Sharing Plan and Conservation Measures for Pacific Halibut.................    0648-AH01 
750         Final Notice of Changes in the Management Regimes for Atlantic Migratory King and                   
            Spanish Mackerel and Gulf Group of King Mackerel......................................    0648-AH17 
751         Regulatory Amendment for the Spiny Lobster Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico and South                  
            Atlantic..............................................................................    0648-AH27 
752         Regulatory Amendment Under the FMP for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico..    0648-AH33 
753         Framework Adjustment 2 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan............    0648-AH35 
754         Final Specifications and Management Measures for 1995 Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery   0648-AH50  
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755         Regulation to Provide Disaster Relief to West Coast Salmon Fisheries..................    0648-AG75 
756         Endangered Fish and Wildlife; Approaching Humpback Whales in Hawaiian Waters..........    0648-AB79 
757         Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals: Prohibition on Setting on Any Northeastern                  
            Offshore Spotted Dolphin..............................................................    0648-AG33 
758         Definition of ``Intermediary Nation''.................................................    0648-AG42 
759         Designated Critical Habitat; Deer Creek Summer Steelhead..............................    0648-AG44 
760         Designated Critical Habitat; Pacific Coho Salmon......................................    0648-AG57 
761         Proposed Designation of Critical Habitat for the Mid-Columbia River Summer Chinook                  
            Salmon................................................................................    0648-AH10 
762         Prohibition on Intentional Lethal Take of Marine Mammals in Commercial Fishing                      
            Operations............................................................................    0648-AH43 
763         Proposed Regulations for the Key Largo National Marine Sanctuary......................    0648-AA33 
764         Proposed Regulations for the Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary.......................    0648-AB64 
765         Final Regulations for the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary...................    0648-AC94 
766         Proposed Regulations for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary...................    0648-AD85 
767         Technical Conforming Changes to Existing NOAA Regulations To Implement 1990                         
            Reauthorization of the Coastal Zone Management Act....................................    0648-AE11 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                 National Telecommunications and Information Administration--Proposed Rule Stage                
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
768         The Telecommunications and Information Infrastructure Grant Program...................    0660-AA04 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                  National Telecommunications and Information Administration--Final Rule Stage                  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
769         Transfer of Spectrum From the Federal Government to the FCC...........................    0660-AA05 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


             National Telecommunications and Information Administration--Completed/Longterm Actions             
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
770         Requiring Proof of Compliance with FCC Licensing Requirements.........................    0660-AA08 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                   Patent and Trademark Office--Prerule Stage                                   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
771         Patent Application Electronic Submission Rules........................................    0651-AA50 
772         Inter Partes Reexamination............................................................    0651-AA79 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                Patent and Trademark Office--Proposed Rule Stage                                
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
773         Trademark Procedures..................................................................    0651-AA46 
774         Changes to Mailing Procedures.........................................................    0651-AA70 
775         Changes in Requirements for Addressing Trademark Applications and Trademark-Related                 
            Papers................................................................................    0651-AA73 
776         Revision of Patent and Trademark Fees.................................................   0651-AA74  
                           [[Page 23140]]
                                                                                                                
777         Early Publication of Patent Applications..............................................    0651-AA75 
778         Simplification of the Requirements Concerning the Filing and Processing of Trademark                
            Applications, Intent To Use Documents, and Petitions..................................    0651-AA78 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                  Patent and Trademark Office--Final Rule Stage                                 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
779         Patent Term Extension Application Requirements........................................    0651-AA52 
780         Cross Appeals in PTO Disciplinary Proceedings.........................................    0651-AA65 
781         Establishing Prior Invention To Overcome Cited Patent.................................    0651-AA67 
782         Patent Appeals and Interference Rules.................................................    0651-AA71 
783         Revision of Patent Cooperation Treaty Provisions......................................    0651-AA72 
784         Changes To Implement 20-Year Patent Term and Provisional Applications.................    0651-AA76 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                             Patent and Trademark Office--Completed/Longterm Actions                            
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
785         Changes in Computer Program Listings Filed in Patent Applications.....................    0651-AA58 
786         Procedures for Amending Patent Applications...........................................    0651-AA62 
787         Changes in Patent and Trademark Assignment Practice...................................    0651-AA64 
788         Utility Examination Guidelines........................................................    0651-AA77 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                    Technology Administration--Prerule Stage                                    
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
789         Promotion of Private Sector Industrial Technology Partnerships........................    0692-AA13 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                   Technology Administration--Final Rule Stage                                  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
790         Rights to Inventions Made by Nonprofit Organizations and Small Business Firms Under                 
            Government Grants, Contracts and Cooperative Agreements...............................    0692-AA14 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                              Technology Administration--Completed/Longterm Actions                             
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
791         Licensing of Government-Owned Inventions..............................................    0692-AA04 
792         Administration of a Uniform Patent Policy With Respect to Domestic Rights in                        
            Inventions Made by Government Employees...............................................    0692-AA05 
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                   United States Travel and Tourism Administration--Completed/Longterm Actions                  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                    Regulation  
 Sequence                                          Title                                            Identifier  
  Number                                                                                              Number    
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
793         Guidelines and Procedures To Provide Financial Assistance to Cooperative Tourism                    
            Marketing Programs for International Tourism Trade Development......................     0644-AA02  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
Office of the Secretary (OS)
______________________________________________________________________

471. CONTRACT CLAUSES AND SOLICITATION PROVISIONS FOR THE COMMERCE 
AUTOMATED SOLICITATION SYSTEM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  41 USC 251 et seq; PL 98-369; PL 98-577

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1301 to 1353

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Commerce is currently reviewing 
standardized contract clauses and solicitation provisions for inclusion 
in a planned departmentwide automated solicitation system. A proposed 
amendment to the Commerce Acquisition Regulation (CAR) would illustrate 
and incorporate these standardized clauses and provisions. This should 
ultimately be less burdensome to Department contractors and potential 
contractors, since the clauses and provisions would be used uniformly 
throughout the Department.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Shirl Kinney, Director for Acquisition Management, 
Department of Commerce, Office of the Secretary, 14th and Constitution 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230, 202 482-2773

RIN: 0690-AA08
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
Office of the Secretary (OS)
______________________________________________________________________


472. STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT--DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 
SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 5 USC 7301; 5 USC 7353; 5 USC app (Ethics 
in Government Act); 26 USC 7214(b); EO 12674, 54 FR 15159, 3 CFR, 1989 
Comp, p 215 as modified; EO 12831, 55 FR 42547, 3 CFR, 1990 Comp, p 
306; 5 CFR 2635.105

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Commerce with the concurrence of the Office 
of Government Ethics (OGE) proposes to issue supplemental standards of 
ethical conduct for the officers and employees of the Department. The 
proposed rule will supplement the Standards of Ethical Conduct for 
Employees of the Executive Branch issued by the Office of Government 
Ethics. 5 CFR Part 2635.
The proposed rule is a necessary supplement to the standards issued by 
OGE because it addresses ethical issues unique to the Department. The 
proposed rule establishes regulations which: (1) define ``Agency 
Designee'' for purposes of the Standards of Conduct; (2) designate 
agency components for purposes of the gift and outside employment 
rules; (3) limit employees from acquiring or retaining conflicting 
financial interests; (4) provide rules for seeking advice concerning 
determinations of appearances of impropriety; and (5) establish rules 
for prior approval regarding outside employment and activities.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Kucik, Attorney Advisor, Department of Commerce, 
Office of the Secretary, 14th Street & Constitution Avenue NW., Rm. 
5882, Washington, DC 20230, 202 219-9132

RIN: 0690-AA23



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Office of the Secretary (OS)
______________________________________________________________________

473. SOURCE EVALUATION PROCEDURES AND MISCELLANEOUS REVISIONS TO 
THE COMMERCE ACQUISITION REGULATION

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1301 to 1353

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/14/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Shirl Kinney, 202 482-2773

RIN: 0690-AA13


______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Office of the Secretary (OS)
______________________________________________________________________

[[Page 23142]]
474. MODIFY REQUIREMENT IN THE COMMERCE ACQUISITION REGULATION TO 
PUBLISH PRESOLICITATION NOTICES IN THE COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY FOR DOC 
PROCUREMENTS WHICH WILL BE PERFORMED IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1305

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/14/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Shirl Kinney, 202 482-2773

RIN: 0690-AA18
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Office of the Secretary (OS)
______________________________________________________________________

475. MODIFY THE COMMERCE ACQUISITION REGULATION TO USE A DEVIATION 
VERSION OF A FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION CLAUSE ON THE BUY AMERICAN 
TRADE AGREEMENT ACTS

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1325; 48 CFR 1352

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/14/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with 
this action.

Agency Contact: Shirl Kinney, 202 482-2773

RIN: 0690-AA19
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Office of the Secretary (OS)
______________________________________________________________________

476. COMMERCE ACQUISITION REGULATION, CHANGES TO THE COMMERCE SHIP 
CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION, AND REPAIR CLAUSES

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1317; 48 CFR 1352

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/14/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Shirl Kinney, 202 482-2773

RIN: 0690-AA21
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Office of the Secretary (OS)
______________________________________________________________________


477. TESTIMONY BY EMPLOYEES IN THE PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS IN LEGAL 
PROCEEDINGS

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 15a

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/17/95                     60 FR 9291
Final Action Effective          03/20/95                     60 FR 9291

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: M. Timothy Conner, 202 482-1067

RIN: 0690-AA22



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
______________________________________________________________________

478. SHORT FORM FOR REPORTING SMALL FOREIGN AFFILIATES IN THE BE-
11, ANNUAL SURVEY OF U.S. DIRECT INVESTMENT ABROAD

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  22 USC 3101 to 3108 Int'l Investment & Trade in Svcs 
Survey Act

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 806.14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will amend existing 15 CFR 806.14 to create Form 
BE-11B(SF), or Short Form, for reporting small, majority-owned foreign 
affiliates in the BE-11, Annual Survey of U.S. Direct Investment 
Abroad. Small affiliates are those with assets, sales, or net income 
above the $15 million reporting threshold for the BE-11 survey, but 
with no one of the three items exceeding $50 million. The existing Form 
BE-11B will be relabeled Form BE-11B(LF), or Long Form, and will be 
used for reporting majority-owned foreign affiliates with assets, 
sales, or net income exceeding $50 million. The Short Form is being 
introduced to bring the annual survey into conformity with exemption 
levels and reporting requirements proposed for reporting in the 1994 
BE-10, Benchmark Survey of U.S. Direct Investment Abroad. BEA will also 
raise the threshold for reporting in the BE-11 survey from $15 million 
to $20 million.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/95
Final Action                    01/00/96
Final Action Effective          02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Betty L. Barker, Chief, International Investment 
Division, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, (BE-50), 
Washington, DC 20230, 202 606-9800

RIN: 0691-AA25
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
______________________________________________________________________


479.  ANNUAL SURVEY OF FINANCIAL SERVICES TRANSACTIONS 
BETWEEN U.S. FINANCIAL SERVICES PROVIDERS AND UNAFFILIATED FOREIGN 
PERSONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  22 USC 3101 to 3108 Int'l Investment & Trade in Svcs 
Survey Act; 15 USC 4908 Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 801

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will create a new rule pertaining to a new survey 
of [[Page 23143]] cross-border financial services transactions by U.S. 
financial services providers or intermediaries with unaffiliated 
foreign persons. The survey will cover transactions of U.S. commercial 
and investment banks, underwriters, brokers and dealers, credit card 
companies, mutual and pension funds, and other financial services 
providers or intermediaries. The annual survey will update and extend 
estimates made from data collected on the 1994 BE-80 Benchmark Survey 
of Financial Services Transactions Between U.S. Financial Services 
Providers and Unaffiliated Foreign Persons.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/95
Final Action Effective          12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Betty L. Barker, Chief, International Investment 
Division, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, (BE-50), 
Washington, DC 20230, 202 606-9800

RIN: 0691-AA26



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
______________________________________________________________________

480. BENCHMARK SURVEY OF U.S. DIRECT INVESTMENT ABROAD--1994

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 806

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/06/94                    59 FR 62566
Final Action Effective          01/05/95                    59 FR 62566

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Betty L. Barker, 202 606-9800

RIN: 0691-AA22
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
______________________________________________________________________

481. CHANGE IN EXEMPTION LEVEL FOR BE-577, DIRECT TRANSACTIONS OF 
U.S. REPORTER WITH FOREIGN AFFILIATE

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 806.14

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/27/95                    60 FR 10489
Final Action Effective          03/29/95                    60 FR 10489

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Betty L. Barker, 202 606-9800

RIN: 0691-AA23
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
______________________________________________________________________


482. BENCHMARK SURVEY OF FINANCIAL SERVICES TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN 
U.S. FINANCIAL SERVICES PROVIDERS AND UNAFFILIATED FOREIGN PERSONS

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 801

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/27/94                    59 FR 53934
Final Action Effective          11/28/94                    59 FR 53934

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Betty L. Barker, 202 606-9800

RIN: 0691-AA24



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of the Census (CENSUS)
______________________________________________________________________

483. REVISION OF FOREIGN TRADE STATISTICS REGULATIONS

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 30.1 to 30.92

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/14/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Harold L. Blyweiss, 301 457-2238

RIN: 0607-AA10
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of the Census (CENSUS)
______________________________________________________________________


484. CHANGE IN THE DEFINITION OF ``GENERAL USE'' SOFTWARE FROM 
TECHNICAL DATA TO COMMODITY

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 30.1

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/14/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Harold L. Blyweiss, 301 457-2238

RIN: 0607-AA16


[[Page 23144]] 
______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
Economic Development Administration (EDA)
______________________________________________________________________


485. REVIEW OF REGULATIONS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 
ADMINISTRATION--DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 3211; DOC Organization Order 10-4, as amended

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 301 to 318

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EDA is in the process of completely revising its rules 
including removals, edits, and rewrites, where appropriate. This will 
be done in stages with the first interim final rule amending 13 CFR 
chapter III to remove unnecessary, redundant, or obsolete rules.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/95
Final Action                    06/00/95
Final Action Effective          06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Sectors Affected:  Multiple

Agency Contact: Awilda R. Marquez, Chief Counsel, Department of 
Commerce, Economic Development Administration, Herbert C. Hoover Bldg., 
14th Street & Constitution Avenue NW., Room 7001, Washington, DC 20230, 
202 482-4687

RIN: 0610-AA47



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Economic Development Administration (EDA)
______________________________________________________________________

486. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE--DESIGN, 
CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS TO ACCOMMODATE THE PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 309.14

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 0610-AA47 - 
Incorporated in EDA's overall 
reform for 13 CFR ch III.       01/06/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Awilda R. Marquez, 202 482-4687

RIN: 0610-AA05
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Economic Development Administration (EDA)
______________________________________________________________________

487. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: EMPLOYMENT OF 
EXPEDITERS OR ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES; COMPENSATION OF PERSONS ENGAGED 
BY OR ON BEHALF OF APPLICANTS

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 309

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Merged with RIN 0610-AA47 - 
Incorporated in EDA's overall 
reform for 13 CFR ch III        01/06/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Awilda R. Marquez, 202 482-4687

RIN: 0610-AA18
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Economic Development Administration (EDA)
______________________________________________________________________

488. PROTECTION OF EDA'S INTEREST IN FACILITIES ACQUIRED, BUILT, OR 
IMPROVED WITH EDA GRANT FUNDS

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 314

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Consistent with EDA's regulatory 
reform effort, this action is 
not needed at this time.        12/13/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Awilda R. Marquez, 202 482-4687

RIN: 0610-AA35
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Economic Development Administration (EDA)
______________________________________________________________________

489. PUBLIC WORKS--INDUSTRIAL PARKS AND SITES

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 305

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Merged with RIN 0610-AA47 - 
Incorporated in EDA's overall 
reform for 13 CFR ch III.       01/06/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Awilda R. Marquez, 202 482-4687

RIN: 0610-AA40
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Economic Development Administration (EDA)
______________________________________________________________________

490. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE--ELECTRIC AND 
GAS FACILITIES

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 309.4

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Merged with RIN 0610-AA47 - 
Incorporated in EDA's overall 
reform for 13 CFR ch III.       01/06/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Awilda R. Marquez, 202 482-4687

RIN: 0610-AA43
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Economic Development Administration (EDA)
______________________________________________________________________

491. OVERALL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM--PROGRESS REPORT

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 304.8

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Merged with RIN 0610-AA47 - 
Incorporated in EDA's overall 
reform for 13 CFR ch III.       01/06/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Awilda R. Marquez, 202 482-4687

RIN: 0610-AA44


______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Economic Development Administration (EDA)
______________________________________________________________________

[[Page 23145]]
492. SPECIAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE GRANTS

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 308

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Consistent with EDA's regulatory 
reform effort, this action is 
not needed at this time.        12/13/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Awilda R. Marquez, 202 482-4687

RIN: 0610-AA48
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Economic Development Administration (EDA)
______________________________________________________________________

493. PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES PROGRAM--SPECIFIC 
TYPES OF PROJECTS--SKILL TRAINING CENTER FACILITIES

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 305.45

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Merged with RIN 0610-AA47 - 
Incorporated in EDA's overall 
reform for 13 CFR ch III.       01/06/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Awilda R. Marquez, 202 482-4687

RIN: 0610-AA51
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Economic Development Administration (EDA)
______________________________________________________________________


494. DESIGNATION OF AREAS; PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES 
PROGRAM

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 302; 13 CFR 305

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Merged with RIN 0610-AA47 - 
Incorporated in EDA's overall 
reform for 13 CFR ch III.       01/06/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Awilda R. Marquez, 202 482-4687

RIN: 0610-AA54



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
General Administration (ADMIN)
______________________________________________________________________

495. NONPROCUREMENT DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  EO 12549, Debarment and Suspension; EO 12689; 5 USC 
301

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 26

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Executive Order 12689, signed August 16, 1989, calls for 
agency debarment and suspension actions under procurement or 
nonprocurement activities to have reciprocal Governmentwide effect. The 
common rule will be amended to reflect the requirements contained in 
the Executive order.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/20/94                    59 FR 65607
NPRM Comment Period End         02/20/95
Interim Final Rule              05/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John J. Phelan III, Director, Office of Executive 
Assistance Management, Department of Commerce, Office of 
Administration, 14th Street & Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20230, 202 482-4115

RIN: 0605-AA02
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
General Administration (ADMIN)
______________________________________________________________________


496. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENT FOR GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS 
WITH INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, HOSPITALS AND OTHER NONPROFITS AND 
COMMERCIAL ORGANIZATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On November 29, 1993, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
Circular A-110, ``Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and 
Agreements, with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other 
Non-Profit Organizations'' was published in the Federal Register (58 FR 
62992). In the published revised circular, OMB specified as ``required 
action'' that Federal agencies responsible for awarding and 
administering grants and other agreements to recipients described 
therein, shall adopt the language of the Circular unless other 
provisions are required by Federal Statute or exceptions or deviations 
are approved by OMB. This interim final rule adopts the provisions of 
the Circular and its language to the maximum extent feasible with minor 
language changes made to make the language apply specifically to the 
DOC and its operating units. This rule also contains certain policies 
that have been DOC policy for many years that may differ from the 
language of Circular A-110, but are consistent with and further 
implement the intent of Circular A-110 with DOC.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John J. Phelan III, Director, Office of Executive 
Assistance Management, Department of Commerce, Office of 
Administration, 14th Street & Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20230, 202 482-4115

RIN: 0605-AA09


[[Page 23146]] 
______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
General Administration (ADMIN)
______________________________________________________________________

497. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE 
AGREEMENTS TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 24

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/19/95                    60 FR 19638
Final Action Effective          05/19/95                    60 FR 19638

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: John J. Phelan III, 202 482-5817

RIN: 0605-AA04
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
General Administration (ADMIN)
______________________________________________________________________


498. NEW RESTRICTIONS ON LOBBYING

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 28

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No action 
anticipated within the next 12 
months.                         04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: John J. Phelan III, 202 482-4115

RIN: 0605-AA06



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
International Trade Administration (ITA)
______________________________________________________________________


499. PROCEDURES FOR IMPOSING SANCTIONS FOR VIOLATION OF AN 
ANTIDUMPING OR COUNTERVAILING DUTY PROTECTIVE ORDER

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 19 USC 1677f

CFR Citation:  19 CFR 354

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department needs to enhance the administrative efficiency 
of its investigations of alleged violations of administrative 
protective orders (APOs) and of the process for imposing sanctions for 
violations, as well as the fairness of the procedures to all concerned 
parties. The Department is considering (1) expedited procedures for 
certain APO violations that are uncontested, inadvertent, and 
technical; (2) providing for warnings to be issued where a finding of a 
violation would lead to unjustifiably harsh sanctions; (3) where 
warranted, permitting the agency to dismiss a charge without prejudice 
without the appointment or approval of an administrative law judge; (4) 
providing for a sunset provision that is fairer to past violators and 
that eases the administrative burden; and (5) permitting a private 
reprimand as a sanction without requiring as a precondition that 
parties engage in settlement discussions. The Department expects to 
benefit from gains in administrative efficiency and fairness without 
incurring any additional costs.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joan MacKenzie, Senior Attorney, Department of 
Commerce, International Trade Administration, Room H4621, 14th Street & 
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230, 202 482-1310

RIN: 0625-AA43



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
International Trade Administration (ITA)
______________________________________________________________________


500. ANTIDUMPING DUTIES; COUNTERVAILING DUTIES

Priority:  Regulatory Plan

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

CFR Citation:  19 CFR 353; 19 CFR 355

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, January 1, 1996.
Section 103(b) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act establishes January 
1, 1996 as the deadline for interim final regulations.

Abstract: Revisions of the antidumping and countervailing duty 
regulations will be necessary in light of legislation implementing the 
results of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations. Revisions 
also will address matters that were the subject of other uncompleted 
rulemaking proceedings that ITA has previously withdrawn. (See April 
1994 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations.) By clarifying the 
methodologies and procedures used in administering the antidumping and 
countervailing duty laws, the efficiency and fairness of these laws 
will be enhanced at little, if any, additional cost.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/03/95                       60 FR 80
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/24/95                       60 FR 80
Interim Final Rule              04/00/95
NPRM                            06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William D. Hunter, Office of Policy, Import 
Administration, Department of Commerce, International Trade 
Administration, Room 3622, 14th Street & Constitution Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20230, 202 482-4224

RIN: 0625-AA45


[[Page 23147]] 
______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
International Trade Administration (ITA)
______________________________________________________________________

501. ANTIDUMPING DUTIES; COUNTERVAILING DUTIES

CFR Citation:  19 CFR 353; 19 CFR 355

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Merged with RIN 0625-AA45       01/20/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William D. Hunter, 202 482-4412

RIN: 0625-AA32
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
International Trade Administration (ITA)
______________________________________________________________________

502. SHORT SUPPLY PROCEDURES FOR ITA

CFR Citation:  19 CFR 357

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       01/20/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeffrey C. Lowe, 202 482-1439

RIN: 0625-AA34
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
International Trade Administration (ITA)
______________________________________________________________________


503. ANTIDUMPING AND COUNTERVAILING DUTIES; EXCLUSIONS

CFR Citation:  19 CFR 353; 19 CFR 355

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       01/20/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William D. Hunter, 202 482-4224

RIN: 0625-AA44



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                             Prerule Stage
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
______________________________________________________________________


504.  ADMINISTRATION OF STATE LOG EXPORTS BAN

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7240; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12058; EO 12735

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule provides advance notice that the Department of 
Commerce will issue regulations implementing the ban on the export of 
unprocessed timber originating from non-Federal public lands in 17 
western states, pursuant to the Forest Resources Conservation and 
Shortage Relief Act of 1990, as amended (FRCSRA). This notice defines 
the actions the Department proposes to take to implement the FRCSRA and 
requests public comments on these proposed actions.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy Crowe, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230, 202 482-0074

RIN: 0694-AB25



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
______________________________________________________________________

505. DEFENSE PRIORITIES AND ALLOCATIONS SYSTEM (DPAS)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  50 USC app 2061 et seq; 50 USC app 468; EO 12656; EO 
12742; EO 12919

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) 
implements the priorities and allocations authority of title I of the 
Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended, and the priorities 
authority of section 18 of the Selective Service Act of 1948. The DPAS 
was published as a final rule on July 30, 1984. Based on the findings 
and recommendations of an interagency sponsored study concerning the 
controlled materials program, and comments from both defense agency and 
industry users, this proposed rule would amend the DPAS to remove the 
controlled materials provisions and make certain revisions to its 
procedural requirements. These amendments will have no costs associated 
with them, would reduce the regulatory and information reporting burden 
on industry and make the DPAS more effective and efficient, would 
result in cost savings for defense contractors, would update certain 
other provisions to conform to statutory and jurisdictional changes, 
and would make the DPAS more compatible with current industry 
practices.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  Multiple

Agency Contact: Richard V. Meyers, DPAS Program Manager, Department of 
Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration, Office of Industrial 
Resources Admin., National Security Preparedness Div., Room 3878, 
Washington, DC 20230, 202 482-3634

RIN: 0694-AA02
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
______________________________________________________________________

506. SIMPLIFICATION OF THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS

Priority:  Regulatory Plan

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7240; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12058; EO 12735

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 768 to 779; 15 CFR 785 to 791; 15 CFR 799 
[[Page 23148]] 

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration is undertaking a 
comprehensive review of the Export Administration Regulations. This 
review is intended to simplify, clarify and make the export control 
regulatory requirements more user-friendly.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/10/94                     59 FR 6528
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/28/94
NPRM                            04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Muldonian, Policy Analyst, Department of 
Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230, 202 
482-0074

RIN: 0694-AA67
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
______________________________________________________________________


507.  IMPLEMENTATION OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7240; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 40 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12058; EO 12735

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration is developing regulations 
and procedures that specify industry obligations under the chemical 
weapons convention.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/23/94                    59 FR 66291
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/23/95                    59 FR 66291
NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy Crowe, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230, 202 482-6031

RIN: 0694-AB06



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
______________________________________________________________________

508. REVISION OF FOREIGN BOYCOTT PROVISIONS OF EXPORT 
ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  50 USC 1701 et seq; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; EO 12002; 
EO 12058; EO 12214; EO 12735

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 769

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department proposes to revise the foreign boycott 
provisions of the Export Administration Regulations. The revisions 
would clarify the application of: (1) the intent provision to the 
reporting requirement; (2) the jurisdictional requirements relating to 
the implementation of letters of credit; (3) the furnishing information 
prohibitions to information about the nationality of directors and 
about blacklisted persons; (4) the shipping requirement exception to 
refusals to use blacklisted vessels; and (5) the import and shipping 
document exception to information about the nationality of carriers and 
residence of manufacturers or suppliers. The revisions are intended to 
clarify areas of confusion. In addition, the proposal would remove many 
references and provisions dealing with effective dates and grace 
periods that are no longer applicable.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/26/89                    54 FR 39415
NPRM Comment Period End         10/26/89
Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Diamond, Acting Director, Compliance Policy 
Division, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration, 
Washington, DC 20230, 202 482-4550

RIN: 0694-AA11
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509. TRANSFER OF DUAL-USE ITEMS FROM U.S. MUNITIONS LIST TO THE 
COMMERCE CONTROL LIST

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7420; 10 USC 74301(e); 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 11912; EO 
12058; EO 12735

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 799.1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The COCOM Industrial List (IL) controls so-called dual-use 
items, which have both civil and military uses. There is not a direct 
correspondence between the IL and BXA's Commerce Control List (CCL) 
because some IL items are controlled by the State Department in the 
U.S. munitions list.
In his November 15, 1990, memorandum of disapproval of H.R. 4653, the 
President determined that, ``By June 1, 1991, the United States will 
remove from the U.S. munitions list all items contained on the COCOM 
dual-use list unless significant U.S. national security interests would 
be jeopardized.'' This rule will implement BXA controls through the CCL 
on those items removed from the U.S. munitions list as a result of the 
President's decision.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Transfer of Communications 
Satellites                      10/23/92                    57 FR 48312
Navigation and Avionics         06/23/93                    58 FR 34211
Final Rule: Transfer of 
Commercial Communication 
Satellites                      09/08/93                    58 FR 47322
Transfer of Items From the USMI 
to the CCL; Imposition of 
Certain Foreign Policy Controls 10/26/93                    58 FR 57549
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerold Beiter, Electronics Engineer, Office of 
[[Page 23149]] Technology and Policy Analysis, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230, 202 482-1641

RIN: 0694-AA52
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Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
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510. EXPORTS TO IRAN; REVISION OF FOREIGN POLICY CONTROLS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7420; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12058; EO 12735

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 771; 15 CFR 785; 15 CFR 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim rule amends the Export Administration 
Regulations by revising the special country policies and provisions, 
consistent with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 1992, 
to establish a policy of denial for all items that require a validated 
license for Iran, except items subject to short supply controls.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Muldonian, Policy Analyst, Department of 
Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230, 202 
482-0074

RIN: 0694-AA62
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Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
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511. EQUIPMENT RELATED TO THE PRODUCTION OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS AND 
WARFARE AGENTS, MICROORGANISMS AND TOXINS; REVISIONS TO AUSTRALIA GROUP 
MEMBERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7240; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12058; EO 12735

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 773; 15 CFR 778; 15 CFR 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) maintains the 
Commerce Control List (CCL), which appears in the Export Administration 
Regulations (EAR). This rule amends the CCL by revising Export Control 
Classification Numbers (ECCNs) 1B70 and 1C61. These ECCNs control dual-
use items that can be used in the production of chemical and biological 
weapons (CBW). The changes made by this rule are intended to conform 
the list of CBW-related items controlled by the United States to the 
lists of items agreed to and adopted by the countries participating in 
the Australia Group (AG). In addition, this rule revises the list of 
countries participating in the AG to include Argentina and Hungary, 
since both countries now participate in the AG.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/18/94                    59 FR 12824
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230, 202 482-0074

RIN: 0694-AA69
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Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
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512. REVISIONS TO THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS; REMOVAL OF 
CONTROLS ON CERTAIN ON-HIGHWAY VEHICLES TO IRAN AND SYRIA; CORRECTIONS 
AND CLARIFICATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7240; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12058; EO 12735

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule removes ECCN 9A93F, the special terrorism controls 
on on-highway tractors with single or tandem rear axels rated for 
20,000 pounds or greater and their specially designed parts. This rule 
also makes the following clarifications and corrections to the Export 
Administration Regulations: Revises General License GCG to ensure that 
BXA has the opportunity to review sensitive exports such as those 
controlled for missile technology or chemical or biological warfare 
reasons; clarifies the countries eligible for General License GFW; 
clarifies procedures for submitting classification requests; and makes 
typographical corrections to previously issued regulations.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230, 202 482-0074

RIN: 0694-AA72
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
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513. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CUBA DEMOCRACY ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7240; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12058; EO 12735

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Cuba Democracy Act required certain actions to tighten 
the embargo on Cuba. This includes changes in general license 
provisions for ship stores and new controls on medicines. These changes 
will complement regulations already issued by the Department of the 
Treasury.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230, 202 482-0074

RIN: 0694-AA77


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Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
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[[Page 23150]]
514. EFFECT OF IMPORTED ARTICLES ON THE NATIONAL SECURITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  19 USC 1862

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 705

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended 
(19 USC 1862) provides for the investigation of imports of articles 
which threaten to impair the national security. The implementing 
regulation, ``Effect of Imported Articles on the National Security'' 
(15 CFR 705), prescribes procedures to be followed by the Department of 
Commerce to commence and conduct such an investigation. Because of 
recent amendments to the Act, this regulation must be revised to set 
forth requirements for additional action to be taken by the Secretary 
of Commerce upon commencing, conducting, and completing an 
investigation, and reporting the disposition of an investigation to the 
Congress, and by the President in making a determination to take action 
against the imports of the article.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Swasey, Section 232 Investigations Program 
Manager, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration, 
Office of Industrial Resource Administration, Strategic Analysis 
Division, Room 3878, Washington, DC 20230, 202 482-3795

RIN: 0694-AB01
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Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
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515.  EXPORTS OF SAMPLE SHIPMENTS IN MIXTURES CONTAINING 
PRECURSORS AND INTERMEDIATE CHEMICALS; REVISIONS TO AUSTRALIA GROUP 
MEMBERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7240; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12058; EO 12735

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 773; 15 CFR 778; 15 CFR 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) maintains the 
Commerce Control List (CCL), which appears in the Export Administration 
Regulations (EAR). This rule amends the CCL by revising Export Control 
Classification Number (ECCN) 1C60. This ECCN controls dual-use 
precursors and intermediate chemicals useful in the production of 
chemical warfare agents. In addition this rule makes an editorial 
correction by removing ECCN 1C64E for di-isopropylcarbodiimide (C.A.S. 
693-13-0) and di-cyclohexocarbodiimide (C.A.S. 538-75-Q), which was 
inadvertently readmitted to the Commerce Control List. The changes made 
by this rule are based on recent discussions in the Australia Group 
(AG). Finally, this rule revises the list of countries eligible to 
receive Australia Group (AG) benefits under U.S. regulations to include 
the Czech Republic and remove Turkey.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/19/94                    59 FR 52685
Interim Final Rule Effective 
Date                            10/19/94                    59 FR 52685
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/18/94                    59 FR 52685
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230, 202 482-0074

RIN: 0694-AB05
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
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516.  INTERNATIONAL IMPORT CERTIFICATES, GENERAL LICENSE G-
TEMP AUSTRALIA AND PRC IC/DV REVISIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7240; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12058; EO 12735

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule clarifies the procedures for issuing U.S. 
International Import Certificates, removes the emergency procedures for 
General License G-TEMP, correctly identifies the issuing party of the 
People's Republic of China End-User Certificate, and correctly 
identifies the address of the Australian and PRC issuing authorities 
for the Import Certificate.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230, 202 482-0074

RIN: 0694-AB07
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
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517.  FOREIGN POLICY CONTROLS: CRIME CONTROL, IMPLEMENTS OF 
TORTURE, AND ARMS EMBARGO AGAINST RWANDA

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7240; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2319(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12058; EO 12735

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule adds explanatory notes to Commerce Control List 
entries covering crime control and detection items, regional stability 
items, and items subject to the United Nations arms embargo against 
Rwanda. This amendment is necessary to make each entry consistent and 
to explicitly reflect the reason for control.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hillary Hess, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230, 202 482-0074

RIN: 0694-AB08


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Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
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[[Page 23151]]
518.  TRANSFER OF CERTAIN REMOTE SENSING SATELLITES FROM 
THE U.S. MUNITIONS LIST TO THE CCL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7240; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12058; EO 12735

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends Export Control Classification Number 9A04A 
to include certain remote sensing satellite systems and components, 
parts, accessories, attachments and equipment associated with remote 
sensing satellites that do not meet the parameters described in 
Category XV on the U.S. Munitions List maintained by the U.S. 
Department of State.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hillary Hess, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230, 202 482-0074

RIN: 0694-AB09
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
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519.  CLARIFICATION OF ENHANCED PROLIFERATION CONTROL 
INITIATIVE (EPCI) ``CATCH-ALL'' PROVISION AND VALIDATED LICENSE 
REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7240; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12058; EO 12735

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Export Administration Regulations to 
clarify and make more effective provisions that require exporters and 
others to submit individual validated license applications if they 
``know'' or are ``informed'' of certain proliferation activities. These 
changes are among those directed by the Trade Promotion Coordinating 
Committee, a 19-member interagency group chaired by the Secretary of 
Commerce. Specifically, this rule creates categories of items subject 
to the EPCI licensing requirements.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hillary Hess, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230, 202 482-0074

RIN: 0694-AB10
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
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520.  FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF YUGOSLAVIA AND UNITA IN ANGOLA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7240; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12058; EO 12735

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Export Administration Regulations by 
adding language concerning the export licensing procedures for the 
Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) and the National 
Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA).

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230, 202 482-0074

RIN: 0694-AB11
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
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521.  REVISION TO THE EAR; SUPPLEMENT NO. 2 TO PART 778

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7240; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12058; EO 12735

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Export Administration Regulations list 
of countries that are party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty 
and/or the Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin 
America (Treaty of Tlatelolco). In addition, this rule makes certain 
editorial clarifications and corrections, and adds material 
inadvertently omitted. This rule adds language in the exceptions 
section to clarify that General License GLV does not authorize 
commodities controlled for nuclear non-proliferation reasons; clarifies 
that General License GFW does not authorize commodities controlled for 
nuclear non-proliferation reasons; and clarifies that General License 
GCT does not authorize commodities controlled for nuclear non-
proliferation reasons.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230, 202 482-0074

RIN: 0694-AB12
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
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522.  REVISION TO THE EAR; REMOVAL OF POLAND FROM GENERAL 
LICENSE GNSG AND ADDITION OF ARGENTINA AND NEW ZEALAND TO GNSG

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7240; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12058; EO 12735

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In May 1994, Poland was moved from Country Group W to Country 
Group V to conform with changes in licensing policies for 
[[Page 23152]] proscribed countries. This rule amends the Export 
Administration Regulations by removing Poland from General License GNSG 
national security item country restrictions to correct an oversight 
from the previous rule. This rule will also add Argentina and New 
Zealand to the countries that are eligible to receive exports under 
General License GNSG. Also, Haiti is removed from the list of embargoed 
countries listed in the Note at the end of Supplement No. 1 to part 
770.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230, 202 482-0074

RIN: 0694-AB14
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Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
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523.  REVISIONS TO THE EAR: ESTABLISHMENT OF A STANDARD 
SAVING CLAUSE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7240; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 40 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12058; EO 12735

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes a standard saving clause (a grace 
period after the date of imposition of controls within which shipments 
that are en route to the point of export may be exported under the 
previously applicable authorization) when an individual validated 
license requirement is imposed on items and/or destinations that 
formerly were eligible for a general license or special license 
procedure.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230, 202 482-0074

RIN: 0694-AB15
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
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524.  COUNTRIES ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE SUPERCOMPUTERS UNDER 
SPECIAL LICENSING PROCEDURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7240; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12058; EO 12735

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will expand the list of countries eligible to 
receive supercomputers under the special license procedures. This rule 
will lessen the administrative burden on U.S. exporters.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230, 202 482-0074

RIN: 0694-AB16
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
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525.  REVISIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS TO PERMISSIVE REEXPORT 
AND GENERAL LICENSE GLX

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7240; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 45 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12058; EO 12735

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the permissive reexport provisions of the 
Export Administration Regulations to allow reexports of U.S.-origin 
commodities without obtaining prior written authorization, if, at the 
time of reexport, the items may be exported directly from the United 
States to the new country of destination under General License GLX.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy Crowe, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230, 202 482-0074

RIN: 0694-AB17
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
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526.  ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW GENERAL LICENSE G-BETA FOR 
EXPORTS OF BETA TEST SOFTWARE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7240; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12058; EO 12735

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Export Administration Regulations by 
establishing a new general license G-BETA for certain exports of beta 
test software. Under the provisions of this new general license, 
exports to beta test software programs may be exported to all 
destinations except Country Groups S and Z, Iran, Iraq, Sudan, and 
Syria. This new general license eligibility will greatly reduce the 
number of validated license applications for certain software intended 
for mass-market distribution.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy Crowe, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230, 202 482-0074

RIN: 0694-AB18
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
______________________________________________________________________

527.  REVISIONS TO LICENSING POLICY FOR NORTH KOREA

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
[[Page 23153]] 7240; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et 
seq; 42 USC 2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 
466(c); EO 11912; EO 12058; EO 12735

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule further implements the October 21, 1994, U.S.-North 
Korea Agreed Framework. This is part of the initial steps the United 
States is taking in response to North Korea's decisions to freeze its 
nuclear program and facilities and cooperate with the United States and 
IAEA to verify the freeze and ensure safe storage of spent nuclear 
fuel.
This rule amends Commerce Department license policy on exports of 
telecommunications items to support international gateways. Export 
applications for such projects will be reviewed on a case-by-case 
basis.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy Crowe, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230, 202 482-0074

RIN: 0694-AB19
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
______________________________________________________________________

528.  REVISION TO REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO EXPORTS OF 
SAMPLES AND MIXTURES CONTAINING PRECURSOR AND INTERMEDIATE CHEMICALS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7240; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12058; EO 12735

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Commerce Control List (CCL) by revising 
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) 1C60 to reflect the recent 
discussions in the Australia Group. In addition, this rule adds a note 
ECCN 0A95H to alert the public that vaccines are eligible for export 
under the provisions of General License G-DEST. Finally, this rule 
revises the list of countries eligible to receive Australia Group 
benefits under U.S. regulations to include Poland and the Slovac 
Republic.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230, 202 482-0074

RIN: 0694-AB20
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
______________________________________________________________________

529.  EXPORT TO TERRORIST-SUPPORTING COUNTRIES; PARTS, 
COMPONENTS, AND MATERIALS INCORPORATED ABROAD INTO FOREIGN-MADE PRODUCTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7240; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12058; EO 12735

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises the provisions governing the export from 
abroad of foreign-made products incorporating U.S.-origin parts, 
components, or materials by clarifying that the de minimis U.S. content 
value level (below which foreign-made products are not subject to 
export controls) is ten percent for all countries that the Secretary of 
State has designated as repeated providers of support for acts of 
international terrorism. The de minimis level for all other countries 
remains 25 percent.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hillary Hess, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230, 202 482-0074

RIN: 0694-AB22
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
______________________________________________________________________

530.  EDITORIAL CLARIFICATION AND CORRECTIONS TO THE EXPORT 
ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS; REMOVAL OF ECCN 1C65

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7240; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12058; EO 12735

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule makes the following revisions and clarifications to 
the Export Administration Regulations: (1) Clarifies the licensing 
requirements for equipment and material that can be used in the 
production of biological agents by removing the reference to Export 
Control Classification Number (ECCN) 1C65 (complex media); (2) Adds to 
that which was inadvertently omitted on September 7, 1993 (58 FR 
47049); and (3) Clarifies the missile technology and nuclear 
nonproliferation controls applicable to ECCN 1E01.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230, 202 482-0074

RIN: 0694-AB23
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
______________________________________________________________________


531.  PROLIFERATION ENTITY LIST

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7240; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12058; EO 12735

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Commerce maintains export controls to limit 
the proliferation of chemical or biological weapons, nuclear weapons or 
explosive devices, and missile systems. The Export Administration 
Regulations [[Page 23154]] (EAR) provide that the Bureau of Export 
Administration (BXA) may inform exporters, individually or through 
amendment to the EAR, that an individual validated license is required 
for exports or reexports to certain entities because there exists an 
unacceptable risk of use in or diversion to certain nuclear end-uses, 
missile end-uses, or chemical or biological weapons end-uses. In 
addition, BXA may inform U.S. persons that an individual validated 
license is required to export or reexport, perform any contract, 
service, or employment, or otherwise support such end-uses.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230, 202 482-0074

RIN: 0694-AB24



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
______________________________________________________________________

532. EXPORTS OF CERTAIN CALIFORNIA CRUDE OIL

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 777

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/27/95                    60 FR 15669

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Muldonian, 202 482-0074

RIN: 0694-AA70
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
______________________________________________________________________

533. REVISIONS TO THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS: EXPORTS OF 
SAMPLE SHIPMENTS AND MIXTURES CONTAINING CHEMICAL WEAPONS PRECURSORS

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Duplicate of RIN 
0694-AB05                       02/25/94

RIN: 0694-AA78
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
______________________________________________________________________

534. REVISIONS TO CONTROLS ON MISSILE TECHNOLOGY ITEMS IN 
COOPERATION WITH THE MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/30/94                    59 FR 49798
Final Action Effective          09/30/94                    59 FR 49798

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hillary Hess, 202 482-0074

RIN: 0694-AA84
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
______________________________________________________________________

535. REVISIONS TO CONTROLS ON ITEMS OF NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION 
CONCERN IN COOPERATION WITH THE NUCLEAR SUPPLIERS GROUP

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/14/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hillary Hess, 202 482-0074

RIN: 0694-AA85
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
______________________________________________________________________

536. ADDITIONAL UNMANDATED RESTRICTIONS ON REEXPORTS TO LIBYA

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Combined with RIN 
0694-AA67                       04/14/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hillary Hess, 202 482-0074

RIN: 0694-AA87
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
______________________________________________________________________

537. REVISIONS TO THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS: REVISIONS 
TO SUPPLEMENT NO. 4 TO PART 778, AND CERTAIN EDITORIAL CORRECTIONS AND 
CLARIFICATIONS

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/29/94                    59 FR 67180
Final Action Effective          12/29/94                    59 FR 67180

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook, 202 482-0074

RIN: 0694-AA89
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
______________________________________________________________________

538. OFFSETS IN MILITARY EXPORTS

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 701

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/02/94                    59 FR 61796
Final Action Effective          12/02/94                    59 FR 61796

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Swasey, 202 482-3795

RIN: 0694-AA91
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
______________________________________________________________________

539. REVISIONS TO THE EAR TO IMPLEMENT THE UNITED NATIONS EMBARGO 
ON ARMS AND RELATED MATERIAL TO RWANDA

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 785; 15 CFR 799

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/08/94                    59 FR 40235
Final Action Effective          05/26/94                    59 FR 40235

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hillary Hess, 202 482-0074

RIN: 0694-AA98


______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
______________________________________________________________________

[[Page 23155]]
540. EXPORTS TO TAIWAN: EXPANSION OF IMPORT CERTIFICATE/DELIVERY 
VERIFICATION (IC/DV) PROCEDURE, SHORTER PROCESSING TIME FRAMES AND 
GENERAL LICENSE GCG

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 770; 15 CFR 771; 15 CFR 775

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/03/94                    58 FR 50156
Final Action Effective          10/03/94                    59 FR 50156

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook, 202 482-0074

RIN: 0694-AB00
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
______________________________________________________________________

541.  IMPLEMENTATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DECISION TO RESTRICT 
GIFT LICENSES TO CUBA

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7240; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12058; EO 12735

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 771

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These amendments reflect the President's August 20, 1994, 
statement of his decision to limit general license eligibility for gift 
parcels to Cuba to food, medicine, and strictly humanitarian items.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/30/94                    59 FR 44887
Final Action Effective          08/30/94                    59 FR 44887

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Bolsteins, Office of Policy Analysis, Department 
of Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230, 202 
482-4252

RIN: 0694-AB02
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
______________________________________________________________________

542.  TRANSFER OF THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION FROM THE 
U.S. MUNITIONS LIST TO THE COMMERCE CONTROL LIST

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7240; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12058; EO 12735

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Export Control Classification Number 
(ECCN) 9A04A to include the international space station and components, 
parts, accessories, attachments and associated equipment. These items 
will now be listed on the Commerce Control List and subject to 
Department of Commerce export controls, rather than on the U.S. 
Munitions List maintained by the Department of State.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/19/94                    58 FR 47797
Final Action Effective          09/19/94                    59 FR 47797

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerold Beiter, Office of Technology and Policy 
Analysis, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration, 
Washington, DC 20230, 202 482-3351

RIN: 0694-AB03
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
______________________________________________________________________


543.  REVISIONS TO THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS; 
STATUS INFORMATION ON EXPORT LICENSE APPLICATIONS

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7240; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12058; EO 12735

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 770; 15 CFR 772; 15 CFR 773; 15 CFR 774; 15 CFR 
776

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Specifically, this rule makes the following corrections and 
clarifications to the Export Administration Regulations: (1) Revises 
section 770.11 by clarifying how applicants obtain status information 
on export licenses applications; (2) Revises section 770.13 by amending 
the introductory text; (3) Revises section 772.4 by removing the phrase 
``or GTE'' and amending how to apply for a validated license; (4) 
Revises section 772.11 by amending the regulatory citing; (5) Revises 
Supplement No. 1 to Part 772 by adding the phrase ``AND END-USER(S)''; 
(6) Revises section 773.9(1) by adding ``Argentina, Hungary, Finland, 
and Sweden'' to the list of countries eligible for permissive reexport 
under the Special Chemical License; (7) Revises section 774.2 by adding 
the parenthetical phrase ``(except supercomputers)''; (8) Revises 
section 776.12 by removing the requirement for submission of Form BXA-
6031P with applications for use of U.S.-origin parts and components in 
foreign goods.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/16/94                    59 FR 59135
Final Action Effective          11/16/94                    59 FR 59135

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230, 202 482-0074

RIN: 0694-AB04



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
______________________________________________________________________


544. FASTENER QUALITY

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 101-592

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 280

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, May 15, 1991.

Abstract: This rule will implement the Fastener Quality Act. In 1990, 
Congress enacted the Fastener Quality Act (the Act) to protect public 
safety, deter introduction of nonconforming fasteners into commerce, 
improve traceability of fasteners used in critical applications, and 
provide customers [[Page 23156]] with greater assurance that fasteners 
meet stated specifications. The Act requires that certain fasteners 
sold in commerce conform to the specifications to which they are 
represented to be manufactured; provides for accreditation of 
laboratories engaged in fastener testing; and requires the inspection, 
testing, and certification (in accordance with standardized methods) of 
fasteners used in critical applications.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/17/92                    57 FR 37032
NPRM Comment Period End         11/02/92                    57 FR 37032
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Belinda L. Collins, FQA Program Manager, Office of 
Standards Services, Department of Commerce, National Institute of 
Standards & Technology, Room A603 Administration, Gaithersburg, MD 
20899, 301 975-4000

RIN: 0693-AA90



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
______________________________________________________________________

545. FIPS 189, PORTABLE OPERATING SYSTEM INTERFACE (POSIX): PART 2: 
SHELL AND UTILITIES

CFR Citation:  None

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action - (Correction 
Notice, 11/07/94 59 FR 55531)   10/11/94                    59 FR 51415
Final Action Effective          04/03/95                    59 FR 51415

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Shirley Radack, 301 975-2833

RIN: 0693-AA70
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
______________________________________________________________________

546. FIPS FOR POSIX SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION

CFR Citation:  None

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/07/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Shirley Radack, 301 975-2833

RIN: 0693-AA71
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
______________________________________________________________________

547. FIPS FOR IRDS EXPORT/IMPORT FILE FORMAT

CFR Citation:  None

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/07/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Shirley Radack, 301 975-2833

RIN: 0693-AA76
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
______________________________________________________________________

548. FIPS 188, STANDARD SECURITY LABEL FOR INFORMATION TRANSFER

CFR Citation:  None

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/06/94                    59 FR 46036
Final Action Effective          03/01/95                    59 FR 46036

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Shirley Radack, 301 975-2833

RIN: 0693-AA99
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
______________________________________________________________________

549. FIPS 194, ODA RASTER DAP

CFR Citation:  None

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/07/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Shirley Radack, 301 975-2833

RIN: 0693-AB12
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
______________________________________________________________________

550. REVISION OF FIPS 177, INITIAL GRAPHICS EXCHANGE SPECIFICATION 
(IGES)

CFR Citation:  None

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/07/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Shirley Radack, 301 975-2833

RIN: 0693-AB13
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
______________________________________________________________________

551. FIPS 187, ADMINISTRATION STANDARD FOR THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS 
INFRASTRUCTURE OF FEDERAL BUILDINGS

CFR Citation:  None

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/11/94                    59 FR 41272
Final Action Effective          02/10/95                    59 FR 41272

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Shirley Radack, 301 975-2833

RIN: 0693-AB14
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
______________________________________________________________________

552. FIPS 172-1, VHSIC HARDWARE DESCRIPTION LANGUAGE (VHDL)

CFR Citation:  None

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/27/95                     60 FR 5368
Final Action Effective          05/01/95                     60 FR 5368

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Shirley Radack, 301 975-2833

RIN: 0693-AB22
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
______________________________________________________________________

553. FIPS FOR BUILDING GROUNDING AND BONDING REQUIREMENTS FOR 
TELECOMMUNICATIONS

CFR Citation:  None [[Page 23157]] 

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/07/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Shirley Radack, 301 975-2833

RIN: 0693-AB23
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
______________________________________________________________________

554. PROPOSED REVISION OF FIPS 146-1, GOVERNMENT OPEN SYSTEMS 
INTERCONNECTION PROFILE (GOSIP)

CFR Citation:  None

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/07/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Shirley Radack, 301 975-2833

RIN: 0693-AB24
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
______________________________________________________________________

555. FIPS 119-2, ADA PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE

CFR Citation:  None

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/07/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Shirley Radack, 301 975-2833

RIN: 0693-AB25
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
______________________________________________________________________

556. REVISION OF FIPS 125-1, MUMPS (MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL 
UTILITY MULTI-PROGRAMMING SYSTEM)

CFR Citation:  None

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/07/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Shirley Radack, 301 975-2833

RIN: 0693-AB26
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
______________________________________________________________________

557. FIPS 193, SQL ENVIRONMENTS

CFR Citation:  None

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/03/95                     60 FR 6698
Final Action Effective          02/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Shirley Radack, 301 975-2833

RIN: 0693-AB28
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
______________________________________________________________________

558. FIPS 192, APPLICATION PROFILE FOR THE GOVERNMENT INFORMATION 
LOCATOR SERVICE (GILS)

CFR Citation:  None

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/07/94                    59 FR 63075
Final Action Effective          06/30/95                    59 FR 63075

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Shirley Radack, 301 975-2833

RIN: 0693-AB29
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
______________________________________________________________________

559. FIPS 152-1, PROGRAMMER'S HIERARCHICAL INTERACTIVE GRAPHICS 
SYSTEM (PHIGS)

CFR Citation:  None

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/27/95                     60 FR 5362
Final Action Effective          08/01/95                     60 FR 5362

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Shirley Radack, 301 975-2833

RIN: 0693-AB30
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
______________________________________________________________________

560. FIPS 21-4, COBOL

CFR Citation:  None

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/23/95                     60 FR 4399
Final Action Effective          07/17/95                     60 FR 4399

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Shirley Radack, 301 975-2833

RIN: 0693-AB32
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
______________________________________________________________________

561. REVISION OF FIPS 180-2, SECURE HASH STANDARD

CFR Citation:  None

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/07/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Shirley Radack, 301 975-2833

RIN: 0693-AB33
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
______________________________________________________________________

562. FIPS FOR CRYPTOGRAPHIC SERVICE CALLS

CFR Citation:  None

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/07/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Shirley Radack, 301 975-2833

RIN: 0693-AB34
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
______________________________________________________________________

563. PROPOSED REVISION OF FIPS 179, GOVERNMENT NETWORK MANAGEMENT 
PROFILE (GNMP)

CFR Citation:  None

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/07/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Shirley Radack, 301 975-2833

RIN: 0693-AB35
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
______________________________________________________________________

564.  MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP; ENVIRONMENTAL 
PROJECTS

Legal Authority:  15 USC 272(b)(1); 15 USC 272(c)(3); 15 USC 2781

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 291

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this rule is to provide for integration of 
environmental services and resources into the national manufacturing 
extension system and to codify the process by which NIST will solicit 
and select applications for cooperative agreements and financial 
assistance on [[Page 23158]] projects which have the dual benefit of 
promoting the competitiveness and environmental soundness of smaller 
U.S. manufacturers. The intended effect is to increase the scope and 
scale of environmental services provided through the national 
manufacturing extension system.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/14/94                    59 FR 56439
NPRM Comment Period End         12/14/94                    59 FR 56439
Final Action                    01/20/95                     60 FR 4081
Final Action Effective          01/20/95                     60 FR 4081

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Gold, MED Projects Manager, Department of 
Commerce, National Institute of Standards & Technology, Technology 
Building 224, Room B115, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-0001, 301 975-5020

RIN: 0693-AB36
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
______________________________________________________________________


565.  FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 
U.S.-ISRAELI SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY GRANT PROGRAM

Legal Authority:  15 USC 3706

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Under Secretary for Technology of the United States 
Department of Commerce announced the availability of financial 
assistance under a pilot U.S.-Israeli Science and Technology Grant 
Program (the Program). The Program will assist U.S.-based industries 
and firms that have entered into U.S.-Israel joint ventures 
(partnerships of United States and Israeli companies) to carry out 
research and development on long-term, medium- to high-risk 
technologies.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/21/94                    59 FR 65756
Final Action Effective          12/21/94                    59 FR 65756

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lee Bailey, Executive Director, Office of International 
Technology Policy, Department of Commerce, National Institute of 
Standards & Technology, Washington, DC 20230, 202 482-6351

RIN: 0693-AB37



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                             Prerule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

    NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

566. REGULATORY AMENDMENT ON INTERACTIVE COMMUNICATIONS IN THE 
GROUNDFISH FISHERIES OF THE GOA AND BSAI

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 675

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment will determine requirements for interactive 
communications in the groundfish fisheries of the Gulf of Alaska and 
Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands area to enhance reporting and 
recordkeeping.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

ANPRM Comment Period End        08/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/95
Final Action                    11/00/95
Final Action Effective          01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer, Director, Alaska Region, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, P.O. Box 
21668, Juneau, AK 99802, 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AE78
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                             Prerule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

    NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

567. NEW DEALER REPORTING FORM FOR LARGE PELAGICS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 285; 50 CFR 630; 50 CFR 678

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Establishes a new dealer reporting system for ex-vessel 
buyers of Atlantic highly migratory species: Sharks, tunas, and 
swordfish. Replaces and consolidates current dealer reporting systems 
which differ by region and species.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer, Director, Office of Fisheries 
Conservation and Management, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, 
MD 20910, 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AG76
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                             Prerule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

    NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

568.  LIMITING ENTRY TO THE GOLDEN CRAB FISHERY OFF THE 
SOUTHERN ATLANTIC STATES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The golden crab fishery in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) 
off the southern Atlantic states is currently not managed under a 
fishery management plan. This is a small-scale trap fishery for golden 
crabs. The actual number of fishermen, number of traps, and current 
production are unknown. In February 1995, the South Atlantic Fishery 
Management Council (Council) held a scoping meeting to obtain input 
concerning management of this resource. The public hearing testimony 
indicated that although little is known concerning this fishery, there 
is considerable interest by fishermen, particularly those displaced 
from other fisheries in New England and Alaska. The Council will 
consider a range of options including area restrictions, seasons, size 
limits, trap escape panel requirements, prohibition on harvest of 
females, and limits on the number of participants. By this notice, NMFS 
will announce the date the Council is likely to use a cut-off for 
limited entry permit eligibility. The purpose is to discourage 
[[Page 23159]] speculative entry into the fishery. Since no decision 
has been made about establishing an actual limited entry program, this 
notice is not likely to elicit controversy.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/07/95                    60 FR 17770
ANPRM Comment Period End        05/08/95
NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer, Director, Southeast Region, MNFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive north, St. Petersburg, FL 
33702-2432, 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AH86
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                             Prerule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

    NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

569. USE IN ENFORCEMENT PROCEEDINGS OF INFORMATION COLLECTED BY 
VOLUNTARY FISHERY DATA COLLECTORS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1853(f)

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 904; 50 CFR 11; 50 CFR 12

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Problem: The National Marine Fisheries Service requires 
scientific data about the state of various fisheries in order to 
provide better management. In the past, much of this data has been 
collected by voluntary fishery data collectors placed aboard private 
vessels by NMFS. Owners and operators of these vessels have expressed 
concern that information collected by these voluntary fishery data 
collectors might be used against them in a subsequent enforcement 
proceeding, thereby affecting their willingness to take on these 
collectors. Solution: The newly enacted statute ``restricts'' the use 
of data obtained by voluntary fishery data collectors in subsequent 
enforcement proceedings brought pursuant to the Magnuson Fishery 
Conservation and Management Act, 16 USC 1801, the Marine Mammal 
Protection Act, 16 USC 1361, and the Endangered Species Act, 16 USC 
1531.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: Regulations will likely appear at 15 CFR part 
905.

Agency Contact: Joel LaBissonniere, Attorney, Office of General 
Counsel--Enforcement and Litigation, Department of Commerce, National 
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 8484 Georgia Avenue, Fourth 
Floor, Silver Spring, MD 20910, 301 427-2202

RIN: 0648-AE40
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                             Prerule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

    NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

570. TAKE OF MARINE MAMMALS BY THE U.S. NAVY INCIDENTAL TO MILITARY 
ACTIVITIES IN THE SOUTH ATLANTIC OF THE UNITED STATES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 228

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS expects the U.S. Navy to petition for regulations that 
would authorize a small take of marine mammals incidental to ship shock 
trials in oceanic waters offshore Florida. Under the Marine Mammal 
Protection Act, NMFS is allowed to authorize these takings if certain 
findings are made and regulations are issued that include requirements 
for monitoring and reporting.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/01/96
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kenneth Hollingshead, Fishery Biologist, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, SSMC 1, Silver Spring, MD 
20910, 301 713-2055

RIN: 0648-AG55
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                             Prerule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL OCEAN SURVEY/OFFICE OF COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

______________________________________________________________________

571.  RESTRICTING OR PROHIBITING ATTRACTING SHARKS IN THE 
MONTEREY BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1434(a)(5)

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Sanctuaries and Reserves Division (SRD) is issuing an 
ANPR to inform the public that it is considering restricting or 
prohibiting attracting sharks by chum or other means in the Monterey 
Bay National Marine Sanctuary, and to invite written comments, advice, 
and recommendations. This ANPR is an optional preliminary step to 
notice and comment rulemaking. If SRD determines to amend the 
regulations, SRD must follow the appropriate procedures of notice and 
comment rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act. Further, SRD 
will consult, as required by the National Marine Sanctuaries Act at 16 
USC 1434(a)(5), with the Pacific Fishery Management Council before it 
issues any Sanctuary regulations ``for fishing.''
Any future restrictions or prohibitions SRD places on attracting sharks 
by the use of chum or other means would be to ensure that Sanctuary 
resources or qualities would not be adversely impacted and/or to avoid 
conflict among various users of the Sanctuary. This is consistent with 
the purposes of the sanctuary designation.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Margo F. Jackson, Assistant General Counsel for Ocean 
Services, Office of the General Counsel, Department of Commerce, 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1305 East-West Highway 
(N/ORM4), Silver Spring, MD 20910, 301 713-2967

RIN: 0648-AH92
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                             Prerule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR

______________________________________________________________________

572. REGIONAL MARINE RESEARCH PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1447 et seq; PL 101-593

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None [[Page 23160]] 

Abstract: Regulations will state Regional Boards structure, proposed 
review process for plans, and research proposals.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Lawless, Acting Chief, Department of Commerce, 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1335 East-West 
Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910, 301 713-2435

RIN: 0648-AF20
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                             Prerule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR

______________________________________________________________________


573.  NATIONAL UNDERSEA RESEARCH PROGRAM FUNDING 
REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  33 USC 883d

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Undersea Research Program (NURP) is revising its 
procedures to emphasize the peer review process in the funding process. 
Under the new procedures, NURP will compete all omnibus and national 
program proposals that will permit true competition through the peer 
review process. The regulations will detail procedures under which the 
NURP office will convene a single review process with multiple panels 
covering different subject areas to consider and rate proposals. The 
results will be used to advise the NURP office regarding quality and 
utility of the projects. The NURP office will subsequently determine 
which proposals will be funded and use this information to set funding 
levels for the individual centers.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Henry Frey, Acting Director, NURP, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-
West Highway, Room 11843, Silver Spring, MD 20910, 301 713-2448

RIN: 0648-AH90



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

574. SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH--DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN FISHING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 611; 50 CFR 620

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would define scientific research, exempted fishing 
and exempted educational activities under the Magnuson Act, and would 
standardize procedures for issuance of permits for exempted activities 
and exempted educational activities.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/95
Final Action                    06/00/95
Final Action Effective          07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Sectors Affected:  091 Commercial Fishing

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer, Director, Office of Fisheries 
Conservation and Mgmt., Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910, 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AC61
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

575. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE QUEEN CONCH FISHERY OF PUERTO 
RICO AND THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq, Magnuson Fishery Conservation & 
Mgmt. Act

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory. Final, Statutory.
NPRM 15 days and final action 110 days after receipt from the fishery 
management council.

Abstract: This new Fishery Management Plan for the Queen Conch Fishery 
of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands will establish Federal 
management measures to rebuild the overfished queen conch resource off 
Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Proposed measures include 
minimum size restrictions and bag limits for commercial and 
recreational fisheries.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/96
Final Action                    03/00/96
Final Action Effective          04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer, Director, Southeast Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 
33702-2432, 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AD91
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

576. SECRETARIAL AMENDMENT TO THE FMP FOR ATLANTIC SWORDFISH

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq, Magnuson Fishery Conservation & 
Mgmt. Act

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 630

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory. Final, Statutory.
NPRM 15 days and final action 110 days after beginning of review.

Abstract: PL 101-627 (signed into law November 7, 1990) transferred 
full responsibility for the management of swordfish, including 
preparation of fishery management plans and amendments, from the 
regional fishery management councils to the Secretary [[Page 23161]] of 
Commerce. The Secretary will prepare an amendment to the FMP for 
Atlantic swordfish that will reduce fishing mortality, prevent 
overfishing, rebuild an overexploited resource, and be consistent with 
conservation measures recommended by the International Commission for 
the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas. The existing FMP management 
measures remain in effect until superseded by Secretarial actions. 
Management measures to reduce overfishing may include a moratorium on 
issuance of new fishing permits or a limited entry system.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/95
Final Action                    07/00/95
Final Action Effective          09/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer, Director, Office of Fisheries 
Conservation and Management, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, 
MD 20910, 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AE09
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

577. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR CORALS AND REEF-ASSOCIATED PLANTS 
AND INVERTEBRATES FOR PUERTO RICO AND THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory. Final, Statutory.
NPRM 15 days and final action 110 days after receipt from a regional 
fishery management council.

Abstract: The Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Corals and Associated 
Plants and Invertebrates for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands 
will address the impacts of human activities on the condition of coral 
reefs in Federal waters off Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, 
and related habitats, and respond to the rapidly expanding fishery for 
aquarium species, especially in Puerto Rico. Specifically, the FMP 
would: (1) prohibit the harvest of stony corals, sea fans, gorgonians, 
and live rock, except for scientific research, education, and habitat 
restoration; (2) limit harvest of other invertebrates to dip nets and 
slurp guns, with certain exceptions; (3) prohibit the use of chemicals 
and explosives; and (4) require permits and reporting to improve data 
collection.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/95
Final Action                    06/00/95
Final Action Effective          07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer, Director, Southeast Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 
33702-2432, 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AE47
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

578. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR ATLANTIC HERRING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq, Magnuson Fishery Conservation & 
Mgmt. Act

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory. Final, Statutory.
NPRM 15 days and final action 110 days after receipt from the Regional 
Fishery Management Council.

Abstract: This fishery management plan would implement management 
measures for Atlantic herring in the EEZ off New England and the Mid-
Atlantic States.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/96
Final Action                    05/00/96
Final Action Effective          06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jon C. Rittgers, Acting Director, Northeast Region, 
NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930, 508 281-9300

RIN: 0648-AE50
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

579. AMENDMENT 21B TO THE FMP FOR THE GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE 
BERING SEA AND ALEUTIAN ISLANDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 675

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory. Final, Statutory.
NPRM 15 days and final action 110 days after receipt from the fishery 
management council.

Abstract: Amendment authorizes measures pertaining to salmon bycatch in 
the trawl fisheries of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands; Salmon 
time/area closures.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/95
Final Action                    09/00/95
Final Action Effective          10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer, Director, Alaska Region, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, P.O. Box 
21668, Juneau, AK 99802, 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AE97
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

580. AMENDMENT 5 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR ATLANTIC 
MACKEREL, SQUID, AND BUTTERFISH

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 655

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory. Final, Statutory.
NPRM 15 days and final action 110 days after receipt from the fishery 
management council.

Abstract: Amendment 5 would establish a moratorium on entry of 
[[Page 23162]] vessels to the commercial fisheries for LOLIGO and ILLEX 
squid and for butterfish and would establish criteria for announcing a 
control date for Atlantic mackerel. It would specify new procedures for 
setting annual quotas including TALFF. Permits would be required for 
commercial vessels, party and charter boats, operators and dealers. It 
would establish logbook and/or reporting requirements for commercial 
vessels, party and charter boats, and dealers.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/95
Final Action                    07/00/95
Final Action Effective          08/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jon C. Rittgers, Acting Director, Northeast Region, 
NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930, 508 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AF01
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

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581. AMENDMENT 4 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SPINY 
LOBSTER FISHERY OF THE GULF OF MEXICO AND SOUTH ATLANTIC

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 640

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory. Final, Statutory.
NPRM 15 days and final action 110 days after receipt from the fishery 
management council.

Abstract: Amendment 4 would: establish a year-round daily bag limit of 
two lobsters for all fishermen north of the Florida/Georgia border.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/95
Final Action                    07/00/95
Final Action Effective          08/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer, Director, Southeast Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 
33702-2432, 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AF37
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

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582. AMENDMENT 9 TO THE FMP FOR ATLANTIC SURF CLAMS AND OCEAN 
QUAHOGS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 652

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory.
NPRM 15 days from date amendment review begins and council is sent copy 
for comments.

Abstract: This amendment would manage the fishery for mahogany clams 
(ocean quahogs) off a portion of the coast of Maine, in the EEZ.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/96
Final Action                    09/00/96
Final Action Effective          10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jon C. Rittgers, Acting Director, Northeast Region, 
NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930, 508 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AF41
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

583. REGULATORY AMENDMENT--CHANGES TO DIRECTED FISHING REGULATIONS 
FOR GROUNDFISH OFF OF ALASKA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 675

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulatory amendment to clarify, simplify, and framework 
directed fishing standards in the Alaska groundfish fisheries.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/95
Final Action                    08/00/95
Final Action Effective          09/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer, Director, Alaska Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802, 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AF53
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

584. REGULATORY AMENDMENT REGARDING MESH SIZE IN TRAWLS AND ROCK 
SOLE VESSEL INCENTIVE PROGRAM STANDARDS IN ALASKA GROUNDFISH FISHERIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 675

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory amendment specifies trawl mesh size to reduce 
bycatch of undersized fish and reduce waste in the Alaska groundfish 
fisheries.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/95
Final Action                    09/00/95
Final Action Effective          10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer, Director, Alaska Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802, 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AF57
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

585. REGULATORY AMENDMENT FOR RED GROUPER IN THE GULF OF MEXICO

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 641

Legal Deadline: None [[Page 23163]] 

Abstract: This regulatory amendment would decrease the minimum 
allowable size of red grouper for the commercial fishery from 20 to 18 
inches for fish caught from the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the 
Gulf of Mexico. This action is based, in part, on the 1994 stock 
assessment for red grouper and would facilitate the commercial harvest 
of the entire 1995 shallow-water grouper quota (quota has not been 
fully caught in recent years), as established by the Fishery Management 
Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico (FMP). The 
regulatory amendment is prepared by the Gulf of Mexico Council and 
reviewed and implemented by NMFS under FMP framework procedures.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/95
Final Action                    06/00/95
Final Action Effective          07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer, Director, Southeast Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 
33702-2432, 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AF78
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

586. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SCALLOP FISHERY OF ALASKA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 673

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory. Final, Statutory.
NPRM 15 days and final action 110 days after receipt from the North 
Pacific Fishery Management Council.

Abstract: This action would establish a Fishery Management Plan which 
conserves scallop resources by closing the EEZ to scallop fishing for 
up to 2 years.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/95
Final Action                    07/00/95
Final Action Effective          08/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: Control date notice for North Pacific Scallop 
Fisheries 06/15/94 59 FR 30772; 04/24/94 - Effective Date

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer, Director, Alaska Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802, 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AF81
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

587. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR ATLANTIC TUNAS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 285

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory. Final, Statutory.
NPRM 15 days and final action 110 days after beginning of review.

Abstract: This Fishery Management Plan will establish management 
measures for Atlantic tunas under authority of the Magnuson Act, as 
well as the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act, as set forth in the 1990 
amendments to the Magnuson Act.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/95
Final Action                    01/00/96
Final Action Effective          01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer, Director, Office of Fisheries 
Conservation and Management, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, 
MD 20910, 301 713-7334

RIN: 0648-AF86
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

588. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR TILEFISH

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory. Final, Statutory.
NPRM 15 days and final action 110 days after receipt from a regional 
fishery management council.

Abstract: This FMP would manage tilefish (Lopholatilus 
chamaeleonticeps) in the EEZ along the Atlantic Coast north of the 
Virginia/North Carolina border to rebuild the stock.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/95
Final Action                    02/00/96
Final Action Effective          03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jon C. Rittgers, Acting Director, Northeast Region, 
NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930, 508 281-9300

RIN: 0648-AF87
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

589. AMENDMENT 1 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR ATLANTIC 
BILLFISH

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 644

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory. Final, Statutory.
NPRM 15 days and final action 110 days after beginning of review.

Abstract: This amendment will define overfishing for Atlantic billfish, 
clarify the plan objectives and the definition of optimum yield, and 
implement regulatory changes to reduce fishing mortality.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/95
Final Action                    08/00/95
Final Action Effective          09/00/95                [[Page 23164]] 

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer, Director, Office of Fisheries 
Conservation and Management, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, 1335 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, 
MD 20910, 301 713-7334

RIN: 0648-AF88
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

590. AMENDMENT 8 TO THE PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH FMP TO IMPLEMENT 
INDIVIDUAL QUOTAS FOR THE FIXED-GEAR SABLEFISH FISHERY (OR REGULATORY 
AMENDMENT FOR NONTRAWL TRIP LIMITS)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 663

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory. Final, Statutory.
NPRM 15 days and final action 110 days after receipt from the Pacific 
Fishery Management Council.

Abstract: Regulations would implement Amendment 8 to the Pacific Coast 
Groundfish FMP to establish an individual quota system for sablefish 
caught with fixed gear off Washington, Oregon, and California. 
Alternatively a regulatory amendment may implement trip limits in the 
nontrawl sablefish fishery.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/96
Final Action                    05/00/96
Final Action Effective          06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William Stelle, Director, Northwest Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 7600 Sand Point Way NE., BIN C15700, Bldg. 1, Seattle, 
WA 98115-0070, 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AF90
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

591. REGULATORY ADJUSTMENTS TO 1994-1995 ATLANTIC TUNA FISHERIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 971 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 285

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will establish fishing category quotas for the 
1995 fisheries for bluefin tuna, revise regulations affecting directed 
catch and incidental take of bluefin tuna, change permitting and 
reporting requirements for the Atlantic tuna fisheries, and implement 
regulations for yellowfin and bigeye tuna to comply with ICCAT 
recommendations and domestic fishery management objectives.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/95
Final Action                    05/00/95
Final Action Effective          06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer, Director, Office of Fisheries 
Conservation and Mgmt., Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910, 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AG14
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

592. AMENDMENT 8 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR COASTAL 
MIGRATORY PELAGIC RESOURCES OF THE GULF OF MEXICO AND SOUTH ATLANTIC

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 642

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory. Final, Statutory.
NPRM 15 days and final action 110 days from receipt from a Regional 
Fishery Management Council.

Abstract: Amendment 8 management measures being considered include: 
permits for commercial mackerel dealers; a 3,000-lb. commercial daily 
trip limit for Atlantic group king mackerel; extending the cobia 
management area to include the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) from 
Virginia to New York; reestablishing the boundary separating Gulf and 
Atlantic groups of king mackerel; a daily commercial trip limit for 
cobia; at sea vessel-to-vessel transfer of Atlantic group Spanish 
mackerel among commercial vessels in the EEZ off Florida; providing the 
South Atlantic Fishery Management Council with the authority to decide 
on the management measures (quotas, trip limits, etc.) for Gulf group 
king mackerel in the seasonal fishery (November-March) in the area off 
the Florida east coast; and dividing the hook-and-line commercial quota 
of Gulf group king mackerel in the Florida west coast subzone equitably 
between user groups.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/95
Final Action                    01/00/96
Final Action Effective          02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer, Director, Southeast Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 
33702-2432, 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AG25
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

593. AMENDMENT 1 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHRIMP 
FISHERY OF THE SOUTH ATLANTIC

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 659

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory. Final, Statutory.
NPRM 15 days and final action 110 days after receipt from a Regional 
Fishery Management Council.

Abstract: Amendment 1 would: add rock shrimp to the management unit of 
the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the South 
Atlantic (FMP); and prohibit trawling for rock shrimp in designated 
areas.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/95                [[Page 23165]] 
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/95
Final Action                    11/00/95
Final Action Effective          12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer, Director, Southeast Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 
33702-2432, 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AG26
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

594. AMENDMENT 8 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SNAPPER-
GROUPER FISHERY OF THE SOUTH ATLANTIC

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 646

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory. Final, Statutory.
NPRM 15 days and final action 110 days from receipt from a Regional 
Fishery Management Council.

Abstract: Amendment 8 would establish an individual transferable quota 
system for the snowy grouper and tilefish fishery in the exclusive 
economic zone of the South Atlantic.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/96
Final Action                    04/00/96
Final Action Effective          05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer, Director, Southeast Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 
33702-2432, 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AG27
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

595. AMENDMENTS 8, 11, AND 12 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR 
THE REEF FISH RESOURCES OF THE GULF OF MEXICO

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 641

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory.
NPRM 15 days and final action 110 days from receipt from a Regional 
Fishery Management Council.

Abstract: Amendment 8 would: implement an individual transferable quota 
and/or license limitation system to control access to the Gulf of 
Mexico red snapper fishery; include an allocation of quota shares with 
an appeals process; and may include restrictions on commercial 
transactions among permitted dealers and commercial vessels for reef 
fish caught in the exclusive economic zone of the Gulf of Mexico.
Amendment 11 would: modify the FMP's framework procedure for revising 
annual management measures for the managed species; and would change 
the method by which the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council 
establishes the optimum yield for each of these species. Amendment 11 
would also establish new size and bag limits, establish recovery 
periods, allow for certain transfers of reef fish permits and fish trap 
endorsements, establish new permit requirements, and modify provisions 
for permitted dealer/reef fish vessels transactions of reef fish from 
the Gulf of Mexico EEZ.
Amendment 12 would adjust the red snapper bag limit for fish harvested 
recreationally from the exclusive economic zone of the Gulf of Mexico 
for the remainder of 1995 depending upon the latest available 
information on the condition of the red snapper stock and the rate of 
recreational landings at the mid-year point. This action would be 
intended to keep annual red snapper fishery landings within the total 
allowable catch set by the FMP and to ensure continuing rebuilding of 
the overfished red snapper resource.

Timetable:

Amendment 11  NPRM 06/00/95  NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/95  Final 
Rule Effective 10/00/95  Final Rule 09/00/25

Amendment 12  NPRM 06/00/95  NPRM Comment Period End 07/00/95  Final 
Rule 09/00/95  Final Rule Effective 10/00/95

Amendment 8  NPRM 01/00/96  NPRM Comment Period End 02/00/96  Final 
Rule 04/00/96  Final Rule Effective 05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer, Director, Southeast Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 
33702-2432, 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AG29
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

596. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO CONSIDER USE OF OPEN ACCESS AND 
LIMITED ENTRY GEAR ON THE SAME TRIP FOR THE PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH 
FISHERY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 663

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would allow a vessel to use both open access gear 
and limited entry gear on the same fishing trip. Allowing both gears on 
the same trip causes potential problems in enforcement and 
determination of which trip limits apply.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/95
Final Action                    08/00/95
Final Action Effective          09/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: William Stelle, Director, Northwest Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 7600 Sand Point Way NE., BIN C15700, Bldg. 1, Seattle, 
WA 98115-0070, 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AG30


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

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597. REGULATORY AMENDMENT DESIGNATING ``ROUTINE'' TRIP LIMITS IN 
THE PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH FISHERY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 663

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would enable timely inseason adjustments to trip 
and size limits for certain species, so that the harvest guidelines or 
allocations for those species are not exceeded. The species include 
lingcod, canary rockfish, and, in the open access fishery, all species 
of groundfish individually or in any combination (including species 
caught incidental to the California halibut or sea cucumber fishery.)

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/95
Final Action                    08/00/95
Final Action Effective          09/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William Stelle, Director, Northwest Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 7600 Sand Point Way NE., BIN C15700, Bldg. 1, Seattle, 
WA 98115-0070, 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AG31
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

598. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO REQUIRE ACCURATE WEIGHT MEASUREMENTS 
FOR ALASKA GROUNDFISH HARVESTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 675

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulatory amendment to require accurate catch weights be 
provided for all groundfish harvested off Alaska. This may require that 
certified scales be placed onboard each vessel and that catch weights 
be measured for each species.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/95
Final Action                    11/00/95
Final Action Effective          12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer, Director, Alaska Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 98802, 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AG32
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

599. AMENDMENT 33 TO THE FMP FOR THE GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE BSAI 
AND AMENDMENT 37 TO THE FMP FOR GROUNDFISH OF THE GOA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 676

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory. Final, Statutory.
NPRM 15 days and final action 110 days from receipt from the Regional 
Fishery Management Council.

Abstract: Allow processing (freezing) of non-individual fishing quota 
species on vessels using catcher vessel individual fishing quota and 
disallowing catcher vessel halibut individual fishing quota use on 
freezer vessels.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/95
Final Action                    12/00/95
Final Action Effective          01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer, Director, Alaska Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802, 902 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AG41
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

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600. GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR DOMESTIC FISHERIES--STANDARD 
DEFINITIONS/ GUIDELINES FOR COUNCIL OPERATIONS/ADMINISTRATION: OATH, 
VOTING, COMPENSATION, INSURANCE, UNUSED LEAVE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 620; 50 CFR 601; 50 CFR 605

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would standardize definitions for: vessels-for-
hire engaged in recreational fishing (VHERF), charter boat, headboat; 
and marine recreational and commercial fishing and fishermen. This 
action would also revise the Oath of Office taken by members appointed 
to the Regional Fishery Management Councils (Councils), revise Council 
members' compensation, revise procedures for voting on a motion, revise 
procurement section to allow Councils to purchase property insurance, 
and revise procedures for the payment of unused annual/sick leave upon 
retirement or death.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/95
Final Action                    08/00/95
Final Action Effective          12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer, Director, Office of Fisheries, 
Conservation and Management, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, 
MD 20910, 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AG46
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

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601. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO CHANGE RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING 
REQUIREMENTS IN ALASKA GROUNDFISH FISHERIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 675

Legal Deadline: None [[Page 23167]] 

Abstract: This regulatory amendment would revise recordkeeping and 
reporting requirements to establish separate reporting areas for 
Federal and State waters and revises requirements for reporting and 
recordkeeping for harvesting and processing of groundfish off Alaska; 
provides authority to collect information with new forms.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/95
Final Action                    06/00/95
Final Action Effective          07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer, Director, Alaska Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802, 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AG54
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

602. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO IMPOSE RESTRICTIONS ON FISHING BLACK 
ROCKFISH OFF OREGON

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 663

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory action will impose trip limits and time/area 
closures on black rockfish fishing off the coast of Oregon in order to 
preserve declining stocks of black rockfish. Restrictions on harvest 
and areas fished will adversely affect fishermen in the short term, but 
these measures are designed to protect black rockfish and encourage the 
rebuilding of stocks in the long term. These measures are to be 
developed by the State of Oregon and complement measures in state 
waters.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/95
Final Action                    08/00/95
Final Action Effective          09/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: William Stelle, Director, Northwest Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 7600 Sand Point Way NE., BIN C15700, Bldg. 1, Seattle, 
WA 98115-0070, 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AG81
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

603. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO MODIFY THE SABLEFISH NONTRAWL REGULAR 
SEASON IN THE PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH FISHERY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 663

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: By amending the Pacific Coast groundfish Federal regulations, 
this regulatory action would modify the regular season for the limited 
entry Sablefish nontrawl fishery. The Pacific Coast sablefish regular 
season would no longer be linked to the opening of the Gulf of Alaska 
season, and instead would open on August 6.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/01/95                    60 FR 11062
NPRM Comment Period End         04/17/95
Final Action                    07/00/95
Final Action Effective          08/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: William Stelle, Director, Northwest Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 7600 Sand Point Way NE., BIN C15700, Bldg. 1, Seattle, 
WA 98115-0070, 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AG82
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

604. REGULATORY AMENDMENT FOR MANAGING PELAGIC FISHERIES BY U.S. 
VESSELS BEYOND EEZ THROUGHOUT PACIFIC

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 685

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory amendment would extend permit, reporting, and 
observer placement requirements on longline vessels of the U.S. that 
are fishing stocks in the management unit for the Fishery Management 
Plan for Pelagic Fisheries of the Western Pacific Region beyond the 
exclusive economic zone in the Pacific Ocean. The rule is necessary for 
comprehensive monitoring of all vessels fishing common stocks and 
possibly affecting the status of the shared stocks, other fishery 
interests, or protected resources so that the need for conservation and 
management measures can be determined.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/95
Final Action                    11/00/95
Final Action Effective          01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Hilda Diaz-Soltero, Director, Southwest Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 501 West Ocean Blvd., Suite 4200, Long Beach, CA 90804-
4213, 310 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AG85
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

605. AMENDMENT 1 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR ATLANTIC COAST 
RED DRUM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 647

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendment 1 would implement management measures to rebuild 
the overfished Atlantic coast red drum resource.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/95
Final Action                    12/00/95
Final Action Effective          01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer, Director, Southeast Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National [[Page 23168]] Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 
33702-2432, 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AG86
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

606. AMENDMENT 3 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE REEF FISH 
FISHERY OF PUERTO RICO AND THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 669

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory. Final, Statutory.
NPRM 15 days and final action 110 days from receipt from a Region al 
Fishery Management Council.

Abstract: Amendment 3 would: revise the overfishing definition for red 
hind to ensure better conservation of this highly utilized resource; 
redefine the definition of fish traps; and establish a fish trap 
reduction program.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/96
Final Action                    04/00/96
Final Action Effective          05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer, Director, Southeast Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 
33702-2432, 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AG87
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

607. AMENDMENT 1 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR CORALS AND 
REEF-ASSOCIATED PLANTS AND INVERTEBRATES FOR PUERTO RICO AND THE U.S. 
VIRGIN ISLANDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendment 1 would establish marine conservation districts to 
conserve representative reef areas and fishery habitat in the exclusive 
economic zone of the Caribbean.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/96
Final Action                    05/00/96
Final Action Effective          06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer, Director, Southeast Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 
33702-2432, 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AG88
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

608. REGULATORY AMENDMENTS UNDER THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR 
THE REEF FISH RESOURCES OF THE GULF OF MEXICO (FMP)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 641

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: First regulatory amendment would amend the regulations 
implementing the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of 
the Gulf of Mexico (FMP) in accordance with a framework regulatory 
procedure for establishing additional special management zones (SMZs) 
intended to protect reef fish resources associated with artificial 
reefs or fish attraction devices in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) 
of the Gulf of Mexico. The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council 
(Council) is expected to propose two SMZs consisting of large ocean 
tracts in the EEZ off Alabama in which fishing would be controlled by 
gear restrictions and bag limits. These SMZ tracts were originally 
proposed by the Council under FMP Amendment 5 but were disapproved by 
NOAA/NMFS based on potential adverse effects on the vermilion snapper 
fishery conducted in these areas.
Second regulatory amendment, in accordance with framework procedures of 
the FMP, would adjust reef fish management measures for the 1996 season 
based on the latest available scientific information and 
recommendations by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council.

Timetable:

First Regulatory Amendment  NPRM 01/00/96  NPRM Comment Period End 02/
00/96  Final Rule 04/00/96  Final Rule Effective 05/00/96

Second Regulatory Amendment  NPRM 10/00/95  NPRM Comment Period End 11/
00/95  Final Rule 12/00/95  Final Rule Effective 01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer, Director, Southeast Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 
33702-2432, 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AG89
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

609. GENERIC FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE DEFINITION 
OF TRAPS IN THE GULF OF MEXICO

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 640; 50 CFR 641; 50 CFR 654; 50 CFR 658

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory. Final, Statutory.
NPRM 15 days and final action 110 days from receipt from a Region al 
Fishery Management Council.

Abstract: This amendment would: (1) modify the construction 
specifications for a spiny lobster trap used in the exclusive economic 
zone (EEZ), and establish specifications for a stone crab trap in the 
EEZ; (2) prohibit the use of blue crab traps in the EEZ off Florida; 
and (3) establish geographic and reef fish bycatch restrictions for 
traps other than reef fish traps.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/95
Final Action                    09/00/95
Final Action Effective          10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer, Director, Southeast Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National [[Page 23169]] Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 
33702-2432, 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AG90
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

610. REGULATORY AMENDMENT FOR GRID SORTING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Mandatory requirement for specified trawl operations to 
install sorting grids to facilitate more timely return to the sea of 
bycatch of halibut, thereby reducing halibut bycatch mortality.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/95
Final Action                    12/00/95
Final Action Effective          01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer, Director, Alaska Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802, 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AG93
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

611. REGULATORY AMENDMENT FOR THE GULF OF ALASKA SEAMOUNT FISHERIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To provide effective management tools for monitoring 
groundfish catch harvested seaward of the EEZ to discourage illegal 
harvests in the EEZ.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/95
Final Action                    10/00/95
Final Action Effective          11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer, Director, Alaska Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802, 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AG94
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

612. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO CLARIFY CRITERIA AND FORMAT FOR 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 676

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Housekeeping measures to clarify management organization 
informational needs, submission of annual reports, changes to community 
development plan amendments triggered by change of more than 10 percent 
in the budget, etc.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/95
Final Action                    12/00/95
Final Action Effective          01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer, Director, Alaska Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802, 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AG96
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

613. REGULATORY AMENDMENT ALLOWING EARLY INDIVIDUAL FISHING QUOTA 
FISHING IN THE ALEUTIAN ISLANDS AREA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 676

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To alter season opening date for sablefish in the Aleutian 
Islands subarea of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands groundfish 
fishery to relieve restrictions on a small number of vessels that 
traditionally fish in that area.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/95
Final Action                    12/00/95
Final Action Effective          01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer, Director, Alaska Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802, 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AG97
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

614. AMENDMENT 32 TO THE FMP FOR THE GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE BSAI 
AND AMENDMENT 36 TO THE FMP FOR THE GROUNDFISH OF THE GOA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 676

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory. Final, Statutory.
NPRM 15 days and final action 110 days after receipt from the regional 
fishery management council.

Abstract: One-time trade of groundfish quota shares between Gulf of 
Alaska and Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands areas regardless of vessel 
and block categories.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/95
Final Action                    10/00/95
Final Action Effective          11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer, Director, Alaska Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802, 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AG99


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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

[[Page 23170]]
615. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN AMENDMENTS TO SUPERSEDE INSHORE/
OFFSHORE ALLOCATION PROGRAM FOR THE BERING SEA AND ALEUTIAN ISLAND 
POLLOCK AND THE GULF OF ALASKA POLLOCK AND PACIFIC COD

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 675

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory. Final, Statutory.
NPRM 15 days and final action effective 110 days after receipt from the 
Regional Fishery Management Council

Abstract: These amendments would extend the inshore/offshore allocation 
scheme.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/95
Final Action                    12/00/95
Final Action Effective          01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer, Director, Alaska Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802, 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AH00
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

616. AMENDMENT 34 TO THE FMP FOR THE GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE BSAI

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 676

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory. Final, Statutory.
NPRM 15 days and Final Action 110 days after receipt from the Regional 
Fishery Management Council.

Abstract: Increase personal/vessel use limits to relieve potentially 
unnecessary restrictions on Individual Fishing Quota use.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/95
Final Action                    11/00/95
Final Action Effective          12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer, Director, Alaska Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802, 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AH02
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

617. AMENDMENT 26 TO THE FMP FOR THE GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE 
BERING SEA AND ALEUTIAN ISLANDS AND AMENDMENT 29 TO THE FMP FOR THE 
GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE GULF OF ALASKA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 675

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory. Final, Statutory.
NPRM 15 days and final action 110 days after receipt from the Regional 
Fishery Management Council.

Abstract: Authorize voluntary retention and processing of salmon taken 
as bycatch in the Alaska trawl fisheries for donation to food bank 
organizations.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/95
Final Action                    10/00/95
Final Action Effective          11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer, Director, Alaska Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802, 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AH03
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

618. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR SCUP NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 635

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, November 15, 1994.

Abstract: A new fishery management plan for scup (Stenotomus chrysops) 
north of Cape Hatteras will be implemented. Proposed management 
measures are unknown at this time (January, 1995), and may include but 
are not limited to a minimum fish size, gear specifications, seasons, 
and limited access to the fishery.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/95
Final Action                    10/00/95
Final Action Effective          11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jon C. Rittgers, Acting Director, Northeast Region, 
NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930, 508 281-9250

RIN: 0648-AH05
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

619. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR BLACK SEA BASS NORTH OF CAPE 
HATTERAS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 637

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, November 15, 1994.

Abstract: A new fishery management plan for black sea bass 
(Centropristis striata) occurring north of Cape Hatteras will be 
implemented. Proposed management measures are unknown at this time 
(October, 1994) and may include but are not limited to a minimum fish 
size, gear specifications, seasons, and limited access to the fishery.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/95
Final Action                    10/00/95
Final Action Effective          11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jon C. Rittgers, Acting Director, Northeast Region, 
NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
[[Page 23171]] Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 
01930, 518 281-9250

RIN: 0648-AH06
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

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620. REGULATORY AMENDMENT FOR MULTIPLE ``A'' PACIFIC GROUNDFISH 
LIMITED ENTRY PERMITS PER VESSEL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 663

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory action would amend Pacific Coast groundfish 
regulations to allow multiple ``A'' limited entry permits per vessel. 
This effectively may be accomplished by attaching trip limits to the 
permits rather than to the vessels.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/95
Final Action                    10/00/95
Final Action Effective          11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: William Stelle, Director, Northwest Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 7600 Sand Point Way NE., BIN C15700, Bldg. 1, Seattle, 
WA 98115-0070, 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AH07
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

621. ATLANTIC SHARK FISHERY QUOTA ADJUSTMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 678

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Adjustment of annual quotas for the Atlantic Shark fishery.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/06/95                     60 FR 2071
NPRM Comment Period End         05/30/95
Final Action                    06/00/95
Final Action Effective          07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer, Director, Office of Fisheries 
Conservation and Management, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, 
MD 20910, 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AH09
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

622. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO FACILITATE MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT 
IN THE PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH FISHERY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 663

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will implement new regulatory provisions and 
modify existing regulatory provisions to facilitate monitoring of 
fishing activities and enforcement in the Pacific Coast groundfish 
fishery. It also will make miscellaneous technical clarifications to 
existing regulations.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/95
Final Action                    07/00/95
Final Action Effective          08/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: William Stelle, Director, Northwest Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 7600 Sand Point Way NE., BIN C15700, Bldg. 1, Seattle, 
WA 98115-0070, 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AH21
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

623.  FMP AMENDMENT TO THE GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE BERING 
SEA AND ALEUTIAN ISLANDS TO IMPLEMENT A TRAWL CLOSURE TO PROTECT BRISTOL 
BAY RED KING CRAB

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 675

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory. Final, Statutory.
NPRM 15 days and final action 110 days after receipt from the Fishery 
Management Council.

Abstract: This FMP amendment would provide protection for the red king 
crab in trawl fisheries in a portion of Bycatch Zone 1 in the Bering 
Sea.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/95
Final Action                    12/00/95
Final Action Effective          01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer, Director, Alaska Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99807, 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AH28
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

624.  DEFINITION OF ``SAFE BOARDING LADDER'' FOR FISHERIES 
REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 620

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory amendment will define safe boarding 
conditions including standards for a boarding ladder to support an 
existing requirement for fishing vessels to provide a safe boarding 
ladder to authorized personnel.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/95
Final Action                    10/00/95
Final Action Effective          11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer, Director, Alaska Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802, 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AH39


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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

[[Page 23172]]
625.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE STANDARD PRODUCT 
RECOVERY RATE FOR POLLOCK DEEP-SKIN FILLETS IN THE ALASKA GROUNDFISH 
FISHERIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 675

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This Regulatory Amendment will change the Standard Product 
Recovery Rate for Pollock Deep-Skin Fillets from 13 percent to 16 
percent.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/10/95                    60 FR 13106
NPRM Comment Period End         04/10/95
Final Action                    07/00/95
Final Action Effective          08/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer, Director, Alaska Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802, 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AH40
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

626.  AMENDMENT 6 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR 
AMERICAN LOBSTER

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 649

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This Amendment is designed to address overfishing of American 
lobster in four different effort management areas for this species. 
Measures may include effort control provisions such as trip limit-sea 
allocations or gear restrictions.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/01/95
NPRM Comment Period End         08/01/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jon C. Rittgers, Acting Director, Northeast Region, 
NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930, 508 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AH41
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

627.  ENFORCEMENT OF PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER 
PROVISIONS GOVERNING THE NORTHWESTERN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS BOTTOMFISH FISHERY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 683

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory action will facilitate enforcement of 
regulations governing permit and permit reporting requirements in the 
NW Hawaiian Islands Bottomfish Fishery. The regulation prohibits 
bottomfish fishing in other areas without a permit and requires vessels 
to display their official numbers. A new requirement for dealers to 
make their records available for inspection will support existing state 
requirements.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/95
Final Action                    06/00/95
Final Action Effective          07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hilda Diaz-Soltero, Director, Southwest Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 501 West Ocean Blvd., Suite 4200, Long Beach, CA 90802-
4213, 310 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AH48
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

628.  AMENDMENT 9 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE 
SHRIMP FISHERY OF THE GULF OF MEXICO

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 658

Legal Deadline:

Abstract: Amendment 9 would address the issue of the incidental catch 
of fish in shrimp trawls. Management measures being considered include: 
requiring the use of NMFS-approved Bycatch Reduction Devices (BRDs),in 
the shrimp trawls in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) within the 110-
fathom contour; requiring the use of NMFS-approved BRDs in shrimp 
trawls in specified areas of the Gulf of Mexico EEZ; criteria for NMFS 
approval of BRDs, including specifications for exclusion of bycatch and 
retention of shrimp; and seasonal and area restrictions to reduce 
bycatch.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/96
Final Action                    03/00/96
Final Action Effective          04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer, Director, Southeast Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 
33702-2432, 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AH52
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

629.  NOTICE OF CHANGES IN THE MANAGEMENT REGIMES FOR 
ATLANTIC AND GULF GROUPS OF KING AND SPANISH MACKEREL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 642

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would change the total allowable catch for the 
Atlantic and Gulf migratory groups of King and Spanish mackerel for the 
1995-96 fishing year under framework regulatory adjustment procedures 
of the Fishery Management Plan for Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/95
Final Action                    08/00/95
Final Action Effective          09/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined [[Page 23173]] 

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer, Director, Southeast Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 
33702-2432, 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AH53
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

630.  STRIPED BASS REGULATIONS FOR THE EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC 
ZONE (EEZ)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 103-206

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 656

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would change Federal striped bass regulations in 
the EEZ off the Atlantic Coast to support the Atlantic States Marine 
Fisheries Commission's Striped Bass Management Plan's Amendment 5.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/95
Final Action                    08/00/95
Final Action Effective          09/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: ASMFC's Amendment 5 is expected to be completed 
by 2/95. This amendment will relax state regulations restricting the 
take of striped bass in recognition of the recovery of striped bass 
stocks along the Atlantic coast. Federal action is anticipated to 
change the current Federal closure to striped bass fishing in the EEZ 
to regulation which will be less restrictive and more compatible with 
state regulations.

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer, Director, Office of Fisheries, 
Conservation & Management, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910, 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AH57
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

631.  WEAKFISH REGULATION FOR THE EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE 
(EEZ)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 5101 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR ch VI

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would implement regulations in the EEZ off the 
Atlantic Coast to control the harvest of weakfish and support the 
implementation of a Coastal fisheries management plan for the species 
which was developed and implemented by the Atlantic States Fisheries 
Commission.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/95
Final Action                    08/00/95
Final Action Effective          09/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: The weakfish stock along the Atlantic Coast is 
in serious decline. State actions to reduce fishing on the species are 
being implemented through the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries 
Commission (ASMFC). Federal action is needed to support ASMFC since 
approximately 50% of the weakfish catch comes from Federal waters.

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer, Director, Office of Fisheries, 
Conservation and Management, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, 
MD 20910, 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AH58
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

632.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO THE INDIVIDUAL FISHING QUOTA 
PROGRAM FOR GROUNDFISH OFF ALASKA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 676

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory amendment makes minor changes to the 
Individual Fishing Quota Program to facilitate implementation of the 
program.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/95
Final Action                    08/00/95
Final Action Effective          09/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer, Director, Alaska Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802, 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AH61
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

633.  REV. AMEND. 23 TO THE FMP FOR GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF 
BSAI, REV. AMEND. 28 TO THE FMP FOR GROUNDFISH OF THE GOA, & REV. AMEND. 
4 TO FMP FOR COMMERCIAL KING/TANNER CRAB FISHERIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 671; 50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 675

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory. Final, Statutory.
NPRM 15 days and final action 75 days after receipt from the Regional 
Fishery Management Council.

Abstract: These revised FMP Amendments authorize implementation of a 
moratorium on further entry into the Alaska Groundfish and Crab 
Fisheries.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/95
Final Action                    09/00/95
Final Action Effective          10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: On June 3, 1994, NMFS published proposed 
regulations (59FR28827) that would have implemented proposed plan 
amendments for a temporary moratorium on the entrance of new vessels 
into the Alaskan groundfish fisheries, commercial king and Tanner crab 
fisheries, and the Pacific halibut fishery in the waters in and off of 
Alaska. NMFS disapproved the proposed moratorium amendments on August 
5, 1994, because certain provisions were not consistent with the 
Magnuson Act's national standards and other applicable law. NMFS 
recommended that the North Pacific Fishery Management Council submit 
[[Page 23174]] revised moratorium amendments with additional supporting 
analysis for consideration by NMFS under the accelerated review's 
schedule provided by the Magnuson Act.

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer, Director, Alaska Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, P.O. BOX 21668, Juneau, AK 99802, 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AH62
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

634.  AMENDMENT 1 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR 
ATLANTIC BLUEFISH

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 628

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendment 1 would establish commercial quotas for Atlantic 
bluefish in the United States EEZ in the Western Atlantic Ocean.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/95
Final Action                    11/00/95
Final Action Effective          12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jon C. Rittgers, Acting Director, Northeast Region, 
NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930, 508 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AH63
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

635.  FMP AMENDMENTS FOR THE GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE 
BSAI, GROUNDFISH OF THE GULF OF ALASKA, AND FOR THE COMMERCIAL KING AND 
TANNER CRAB FISHERIES OF THE BSAI

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 671; 50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 675

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory. Final, Statutory.
NPRM 15 days and final action 110 days after receipt from the Regional 
Fishery Management Council.

Abstract: Amendments authorize implementation of a license limitation 
program.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/95
Final Action                    10/00/95
Final Action Effective          11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: License Limitation Program to be implemented 
January 1, 1997.

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer, Director, Alaska Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802, 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AH65
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

636.  FMP AMENDMENTS TO THE GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE BSAI 
AND TO THE GROUNDFISH OF THE GOA TO DELETE OSMERID SPECIES FROM THE 
``OTHER SPECIES'' CATEGORY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 675

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory. Final, Statutory.
NPRM 15 days and final action 110 days after receipt from a Regional 
Fishery Management Council.

Abstract: This regulatory amendment deletes osmerid species from the 
``other species'' category to protect important forage fish. Osmerid 
species would either be established as a separate total allowable catch 
category or established as a prohibited species.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/95
Final Action                    12/00/95
Final Action Effective          01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer, Director, Alaska Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802, 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AH67
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

637.  FMP AMENDMENT TO THE GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE GOA TO 
REVISE GOA PACIFIC OCEAN PERCH REBUILDING PLAN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory. Final, Statutory.
NPRM 15 days and final action 110 days after receipt from the Regional 
Fishery Management Council.

Abstract: This FMP amendment makes changes to the Gulf of Alaska 
Pacific ocean perch rockfish rebuilding program.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/95
Final Action                    10/00/95
Final Action Effective          11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer, Director, Alaska Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802, 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AH68
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

638.  FMP AMENDMENT TO THE GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE BERING 
SEA AND ALEUTIAN ISLANDS TO IMPLEMENT A SEASONAL TRAWL CLOSURE TO PROTECT 
CHUM SALMON

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 675

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory. Final, Statutory.
NPRM 15 days and final action 110 days after receipt from the Regional 
Fishery Management Council.

Abstract: This FMP amendment would implement a trawl closure in the 
Bering [[Page 23175]] Sea August 1 through August 31, to reduce the 
amount of chum salmon taken in the pollock fishery. The closure could 
be extended through October 15, if a specified number of salmon are 
taken.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/95
Final Action                    08/00/95
Final Action Effective          08/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer, Director, Alaska Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802, 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AH69
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

639.  AMENDMENT 7 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE 
NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES FISHERIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 651

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendment 7 to the FMP is designed to implement measures that 
will reduce fishing mortality to a level as close as possible to zero 
for haddock, cod, and yellowtail flounder throughout the range of those 
fish stocks. The measures are expected to include seasonal area 
closures and total allowable catches for groundfish other than haddock, 
cod, and yellowtail flounder. This action is necessary to begin 
rebuilding of groundfish species which currently are at historically 
low levels of abundance.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/15/95
NPRM Comment Period End         08/13/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jon C. Rittgers, Acting Director, Northeast Region, 
NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930, 508 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AH70
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

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640.  AMENDMENT 3 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR CORALS 
AND CORAL REEFS OF THE GULF OF MEXICO

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 638

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendment 3 would close the exclusive economic zone off the 
Florida Panhandle to live rock harvest, establish a commercial live 
rock harvest quota in the Gulf of Mexico and consider allowing a 
personal use harvest limit in the Gulf.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/95
Final Action                    10/00/95
Final Action Effective          11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer, Director, Southeast Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 9721 Executive Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 33702-2432, 
813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AH71
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

641.  AMENDMENT 8 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE 
SHRIMP FISHERY OF THE GULF OF MEXICO (FMP)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 658

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory. Final, Statutory. Other, Statutory.
NPRM 15 days and final action 110 days after receipt from the Fishery 
Management Council.

Abstract: Amendment 8 would delete royal red shrimp from the management 
unit established by the FMP but provide for the continuing collection 
of fishery data for this species under regulations implementing the 
FMP.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/95
Final Action                    10/00/95
Final Action Effective          11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer, Director, Southeast Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 
33702-2432, 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AH72
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

642.  AMENDMENT 3 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR CORALS 
AND CORAL REEFS OF THE SOUTHERN ATLANTIC STATES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 638

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendment 3 would establish permitting requirements for live 
rock aquaculture, regulate octocorals north of Florida, and prohibit 
anchoring of fishing vessels in the oculina bank Habitat Area of 
Particular Concern.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/95
Final Action                    06/00/95
Final Action Effective          07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer, Director, Southeast Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 
33702-2432, 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AH74
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

643.  ATLANTIC SWORDFISH FISHERY QUOTA ADJUSTMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 971 et seq [[Page 23176]] 

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 630

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Adjustment of US domestic quotas in response to ICCAT 
recommendation on member-country quotas.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/95
Final Action                    06/00/95
Final Action Effective          07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: 0648-AE09 time table delayed in order to 
complete analysis of limited entry options. Quota adjustments need to 
be effective prior to commencement of spring 1995 fishery.

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer, Director, Office of Fisheries 
Conservation and Managment, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, 
MD 20910, 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AH75
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

644.  REGULATORY ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FMP FOR SHARKS OF THE 
ATLANTIC OCEAN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 678

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Would allow for certain regulatory adjustments within the FMP 
Framework.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/95
Final Action                    01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer, Director, Office of Fisheries 
Conservation and Management, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, 
MD 20910, 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AH77
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

645.  PLAN AMENDMENT TO FMP FOR SHARKS OF THE ATLANTIC 
OCEAN THAT WOULD LIMIT ENTRY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 678

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendment would allow for permit moratorium/limited entry 
into the Commercial Shark Fishery

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/95
Final Action                    01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer, Director, Office of Fisheries 
Conservation and Management, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, 
MD 20910, 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AH78
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

646.  FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT TO THE ATLANTIC SEA SCALLOP FMP

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 650

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The framework would extend the maximum crew-limit requirement 
through February 29, 1996.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/95
Final Action                    06/00/95
Final Action Effective          07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jon C. Rittgers, Acting Director, Northeast Region, 
NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930, 508 281-9250

RIN: 0648-AH82
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

647.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT REGARDING EXERCISE OF RIGHTS OF 
NORTHWEST TREATY INDIAN TRIBES TO HARVEST GROUNDFISH

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 663

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations would establish the framework for affected 
Northwest Indian tribes to exercise their treaty rights to harvest 
groundfish, as officially recognized for the first time by the Federal 
Government in 1994. Most of the harvest takes place in the EEZ and is 
governed by the Pacific Coast Groundfish FMP. These regulations will be 
modeled on similar regulations for salmon and halibut, and will include 
relevant definitions and descriptions of the tribes' fishing areas.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/95
Final Action                    07/00/95
Final Action Effective          08/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: William Stelle, Director, Northwest Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 7600 Sand Point WayNE., BINC15700, Bldg. 1, Seattle, WA 
98115, 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AH84
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

648. U.S. GENERAL STANDARDS FOR GRADES OF FINFISH PRODUCTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1621 to 1630 Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 263 subparts A to E

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this notice is to invite written comments to 
evaluate national interest in deleting nine (9) current U.S. grade 
standards covering finfish products and the development of a new U.S. 
General Standards for Grades of Finfish Products that would be 
applicable to all species and cover the major market forms, i.e., whole 
and dressed, steaks, and fillets. [[Page 23177]] 

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/15/94                    59 FR 18091
ANPRM Comment Period End        08/02/94                    59 FR 23095
NPRM                            08/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Ann Metz, Chief, Standards and Specifications 
Branch, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, One Blackburn Drive, 
Gloucester, MA 01930, 508 281-9284

RIN: 0648-AD53
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

649. CERTIFICATE OF LEGAL ORIGIN FOR ANADROMOUS FISH PRODUCTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 101-627, sec 801; Fishery Conservation Amendments 
of 1990

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, May 27, 1991.
Final regulations are required by PL 101-627, section 801(d) within 180 
days of November 28, 1990, provided an agreement is in place with 
another country under section 801(a) of PL 101-627.

Abstract: The regulation will provide for the issuance of Certificates 
of Legal Origin for anadromous fish and anadromous fish products 
legally harvested by vessels of the United States. The certificates 
will be issued pursuant to agreements between the United States and 
other countries negotiated under section 801(a) of PL 101-627.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: These regulations cannot be put into effect 
until the United States enters into an agreement with another country 
under section 801(a) of PL 101-627. The Department of State has not yet 
negotiated such an agreement. Accordingly, there is no timetable for 
implementing these regulations.

Agency Contact: Alan Mager, Special Agent, Department of Commerce, 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NMFS, Office of 
Enforcement, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910, 301 427-
2300

RIN: 0648-AD93
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

650. GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR DOMESTIC FISHERIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801-81 Magnuson Act

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 620

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The amendments to the Magnuson Act of November 14, 1990, 
added several new prohibitions such as the ban on large-scale driftnet 
fishing and the prohibition on assaulting observers. The regulations at 
50 CFR 620 contain the prohibitions that apply generally to domestic 
fishing regulated under the Magnuson Act. The regulations must be 
amended to reflect the recent amendments to the Magnuson Act and to 
update and improve current language generally. The alternative would be 
to leave the regulatory language as it is now. This would be 
unacceptable because it would leave the regulation out of date and 
inconsistent with the current statutory language. The benefits would be 
to improve the current regulations and to clarify the scope of the new 
statutory language. There are no potential costs identified.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Joel LaBissonniere, Attorney, Office of General 
Counsel--Enforcement and Litigation, Department of Commerce, National 
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of General Counsel, 8484 
Georgia Avenue, Fourth Floor, Silver Spring, MD 20910, 301 427-2202

RIN: 0648-AE39
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

651. PRESCRIPTION OF FISHWAYS UNDER SECTION 18 OF THE FEDERAL POWER 
ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 791a et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 405 (New)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce 
(Departments) seek advance comments on a proposed rule to implement the 
Departments' authority to prescribe fishways under section 18 of the 
Federal Power Act (FPA). The proposed rule is a procedural rule that 
identifies how the Departments would prescribe fishways included in 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission licenses for hydropower 
facilities. It includes a definition of fishways that comports with the 
language of the National Energy Policy Act of 1992 (PL 102-496). The 
Departments' objectives are to codify agency practice as well as 
provide applicants with notice of the Departments' information needs 
and prescription procedures. This should eliminate unnecessary costs, 
confusion, and procedural burdens on hydropower project sponsors while 
protecting important fishery resources affected by hydropower projects.
The Departments are interested in advance comments on the proposed 
procedures and definitions. The no-action option will be used as a 
baseline for analysis. Benefits and costs (cont)

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/01/94                    59 FR 45255
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/31/94
NPRM                            07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: ABSTRACT CONT: of the proposal have not been 
quantified. However, the process of licensing hydropower facilities 
requires an economic and environmental analysis for each action.

Agency Contact: John Hall, Chief, Anadromous Fish Habitat, Conservation 
Division, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, NMFS - F/HP4, Silver Spring, MD 20910, 301 713-2325

RIN: 0648-AG53


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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

[[Page 23178]]
652. REGULATIONS GOVERNING PROCESSED FISHERY PRODUCTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1621 to 1630

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 260

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS is amending its regulations to introduce new marks for 
use on inspected products and in inspected facilities. NMFS is also 
proposing new language associated with one of its marks to more 
accurately reflect its regulatory requirements. NMFS' actions are a 
result of industry and consumer comments.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rita Creitz, Program Analyst, Inspection Services 
Division, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West 
Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910, 310 713-2355

RIN: 0648-AH18
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

653. REVISED REGULATIONS GOVERNING PERMITS FOR THE TAKING, 
IMPORTING AND EXPORTING OF PROTECTED SPECIES FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND 
PUBLIC DISPLAY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq, Marine Mammal Protection Act; 16 
USC 1531 et seq, Endangered Species Act; 16 USC 1151 et seq, Fur Seal 
Act

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216; 50 CFR 215; 50 CFR 222

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These proposed revisions would update and consolidate 
existing permit regulations that have been promulgated for the taking, 
import, export, or conduct of an otherwise prohibited activity 
involving protected species (i.e., marine mammals and endangered or 
threatened species) for purposes of scientific research, public 
display, or enhancement under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, the 
Endangered Species Act, and the Fur Seal Act. These revisions would 
implement amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act enacted in 
1988 and 1994, and clarify when a permit is required and the scope and 
extent of permit authority under these Acts. The final rule would add 
permit-specific and generally applicable terms and conditions, which 
would clarify permit requirements and review procedures, and would 
amend the criteria for deciding whether to issue or deny permits, and 
revise administrative requirements and procedures. These revisions are 
intended to provide a comprehensive regulatory foundation for these 
special exception permits and to make administration of the NMFS permit 
program more efficient, consistent and predictable. The NMFS is 
proposing to (cont)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/14/93                    58 FR 53320
NPRM Comment Period End         01/28/94                    58 FR 68848
Second NRPM                     08/00/95
NRPM Comment Period End         11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: ABSTRACT CONT: consolidate permit regulations 
into a single part of title 50.

Agency Contact: Art Jeffers, Chief, Public Display and Education 
Branch, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, Office of Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, 
Silver Spring, MD 20910, 301 713-2289

RIN: 0648-AD11
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

654. PROCEDURE FOR SETTING QUOTAS ON REMOVAL OF ATLANTIC BOTTLENOSE 
DOLPHINS FROM THE WATERS OF THE GULF OF MEXICO AND FLORIDA'S EAST COAST

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations will establish a procedure for setting and 
revising quotas to govern the removal of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins 
(Tursiops truncatus) from the Gulf of Mexico and Florida's east coast. 
Regulations will be supported by an EIS that will provide a 
comprehensive review of the status of stocks of bottlenose dolphins in 
the southeast region and the validity of the 2 percent rule for 
determining the allowable take to the extent reliable data are 
available. These regulations and quotas will take into account other 
types of taking such as those that may occur incidentally to commercial 
fisheries.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/31/90                    55 FR 22042
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/02/90
NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: Action to be taken will be reevaluated in the 
context of the Marine Mammal Protection Act as reauthorized in 1994.

Agency Contact: Katherine Wang, Fishery Biologist, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of 
Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910, 
301 713-2289

RIN: 0648-AD39
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

655. SEA TURTLE MONITORING AND CONSERVATION MEASURES FOR NONSHRIMP 
FISHERIES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 217; 50 CFR 222; 50 CFR 227

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS proposes to protect sea turtles through the 
implementation of sea turtle conservation measures on nonshrimp 
fisheries. Bottom trawlers in the mid-Atlantic take sea turtles when 
not using turtle excluder devices (TEDs) and may jeopardize the 
continued existence of endangered sea turtles. NMFS proposes to require 
TEDs in all bottom trawlers operating from Texas through Delaware. 
Other nonshrimp fisheries using tow lines, gill nets, or other gear 
probably take significant numbers of sea turtles. In order to better 
quantify that level of take, NMFS proposes to require
[[Page 23179]] observers in all fisheries suspected of taking turtles 
in all U.S. waters.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/10/92                    57 FR 30709
ANPRM Comment Period End        08/08/92
NPRM                            09/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Public Compliance Cost: Initial Cost: $250; Yearly Recurring Cost: 
$125; Base Year for Dollar Estimates: 1992

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Agency Contact: Russell Bellmer, Chief, Endangered Species Division, 
Office of Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 
East-West Highway, SSMC1, Silver Spring, MD 20910, 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AE54
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

656. PROPOSED RULE TO REQUIRE CERTAIN FISH FROM MEXICO TO RETAIN 
HEADS AND TAILS INTACT IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE ENDANGERED TOTOABA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq, Endangered Species Act

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 227

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In response to a petition, the National Marine Fisheries 
Service may propose to regulate the importation of certain fish from 
Mexico by requiring those fish to be imported with heads and tails 
intact. This action, if warranted, would be in order to prevent the 
illegal importation of totoaba, an endangered scianid fish, which when 
in fillet form is indistinguishable from the other species. 
Preliminarily, NMFS has determined that this rule, if promulgated, will 
have a minimal economic impact on importers, as major importers require 
fish imports to retain heads in order to determine freshness.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth R. Hollingshead, Fishery Biologist, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, Office of Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, 
SSMC1, Silver Spring, MD 20910, 301 713-2055

RIN: 0648-AF32
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

657. TAKING OF MARINE MAMMALS INCIDENTAL TO FISHERIES-RELATED 
RESEARCH

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1631 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 228

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Marine Fisheries Service has received requests 
from its regional offices to take small numbers of marine mammals 
incidental to fisheries-related research over the next 5 years. This 
activity would be allowed under section 101(a)(5) of the Marine Mammal 
Protection Act, if NMFS makes certain findings and regulations are 
issued that cover monitoring and reporting.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/09/91                    56 FR 64234
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/08/92                    56 FR 64234
NPRM                            09/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kenneth Hollingshead, Fishery Biologist, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, Office of Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, 
SSMC1, Silver Spring, MD 20910, 301 713-2055

RIN: 0648-AF50
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

658. SCREENING OF WATER DIVERSIONS TO PROTECT SACRAMENTO RIVER 
WINTER-RUN CHINOOK SALMON

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1533 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 227; 50 CFR 222

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS is considering proposing regulations under the 
Endangered Species Act that would establish screening requirements for 
water diversions from the Sacramento River and Delta to protect a 
listed species, the winter-run chinook salmon. There are over 2,000 
unscreened diversions along the River and Delta. NMFS is concerned that 
these unscreened diversions may cause substantial losses of juvenile 
salmon.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           10/18/93                    58 FR 53703
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/18/93
Extension of Comment Period for 
90 Days                         01/20/94                     59 FR 3068
NPRM                            08/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Margaret C. Lorenz, Protected Species Management, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, Room 8249 - SSMCI, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver 
Spring, MD 20910, 301 713-2322

RIN: 0648-AF80
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

659. FOREIGN NATIONS' MARINE MAMMAL PROGRAM AMENDMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216.24(e)(5)(v)(B)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will change the requirement that foreign nations 
make changes to their marine mammal programs within 180 days of the 
date such changes are effective for U.S. fishermen. This is necessary 
to provide more time for foreign governments to make such changes. 
[[Page 23180]] 

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  None

Agency Contact: Hilda Diaz-Soltero, Director, Southwest Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 501 West Ocean Blvd., Suite 4200, Long Beach, CA 90802-
4213, 310 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AG05
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

660. DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE GULF OF MAINE 
POPULATION OF HARBOR PORPOISE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq, Endangered Species Act

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 226

Legal Deadline: None
The ESA requires critical habitat designation within one year of the 
listing date. The listing has not been made final to date.

Abstract: Pursuant to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) NMFS will 
propose to designate critical habitat for the Gulf of Maine harbor 
porpoise population following if the population is listed under the 
ESA.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Proposed designation is dependent upon final 
determination to list the Gulf of Maine population of harbor porpoise 
as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Deadlines and action 
dates are also dependent upon the date of final listing. This date has 
yet to be established.

Agency Contact: Michael Payne, Fishery Biologist, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-
West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910, 301 713-2322

RIN: 0648-AG06
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

661. DIRECT TAKE OF THREATENED SALMON BY NATIVE AMERICANS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1533

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 227.21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS has under consideration a proposal to allow terminal 
area tribes (Shoshone-Bannock, Nez Perce) to directly harvest 
threatened Snake River chinook salmon in the terminal areas. Pursuant 
to the Endangered Species Act, large numbers of these fish can be taken 
incidentally to other actions, but there is no allowance for even a 
small directed take of these fish.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Marta Nammack, Fisheries Biologist, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of 
Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, F/PR8, Silver Spring, MD 
20910, 301 713-2322

RIN: 0648-AG15
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

662. TAKING AND IMPORTING OF MARINE MAMMALS: TUNA PURSE SEINE 
VESSEL OBSERVER EXPENSES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216.24

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS proposes to amend its regulations governing the 
reimbursement of tuna vessel owners for the cost of carrying NMFS 
observers (50 CFR 216.24(f)(4)). The regulations require that a U.S.-
flag tuna purse seine vessel holding a certificate of inclusion under 
the general permit issued to the American Tunaboat Association carry an 
observer when assigned by the Director, Southwest Region, NMFS. The 
regulations currently require that NMFS reimburse vessel operators for 
all costs associated with carrying the observers. The proposed rule 
change would require that ``the vessel owner shall incur all reasonable 
costs directly related to the quartering and maintaining of such 
observers on board such vessels.''

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hilda Diaz-Soltero, Director, Southwest Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 501 West Ocean Blvd., Suite 4200, Long Beach, CA 90802-
4213, 301 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AG35
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

663. TAKING AND IMPORTING OF MARINE MAMMALS; TAKING OF MARINE 
MAMMALS UNDER THE ATA PERMIT AFTER FEBRUARY 28, 1994

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, March 1, 1994.

Abstract: The International Dolphin Conservation Act provides that, if 
no major purse seine tuna fishing country enters into an agreement for 
a moratorium on setting on marine mammals during the course of 
commercial fishing operations, the total dolphin mortalities authorized 
under the general permit issued to the American Tunaboat Association 
shall not exceed the number of dolphin mortalities which occurred under 
the permit during the preceding year.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hilda Diaz-Soltero, Director, Southwest Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 501 West Ocean Blvd., Suite 4200, Long Beach, CA 90802-
4213, 310 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AG36


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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

[[Page 23181]]
664. GENERAL PROVISIONS; ENDANGERED FISH OR WILDLIFE; THREATENED 
FISH AND WILDLIFE; SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION MEASURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 217; 50 CFR 220; 50 CFR 221; 50 CFR 222; 50 CFR 
223; 50 CFR 224; 50 CFR 227

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS proposes to make both technical and substantive changes 
to the ESA regulations. These changes would make the implementing 
regulations easier to understand and to enforce. NMFS also proposes to 
substantively change ESA regulations by prohibiting the take of 
threatened, as well as endangered, species. NMFS also proposes to amend 
the regulations to allow non-Federal parties to incidentally take 
threatened species with an incidental take permit.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/10/92                    57 FR 30709
ANPRM Comment Period End        08/08/92
NPRM                            12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Russell J. Bellmer, Chief, Endangered Species Division, 
Office of Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, SSMC 3, Silver 
Spring, MD 20910, 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AG38
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
   ____________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

665. DESIGNATED CRITICAL HABITAT; PACIFIC STEELHEAD

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1533

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 226

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, February 16, 1996. Final, Statutory, 
February 16, 1997.
Endangered Species Act section 4(b)(3)(D)(ii)

Abstract: The regulation will propose critical habitat designation for 
coastal steelhead populations that are proposed for listing under the 
Endangered Species Act in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/95
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Marta Nammack, Fisheries Biologist, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of 
Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, F/PR8, Silver Spring, MD 
20910, 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AG49
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

666. DESIGNATED CRITICAL HABITAT; ATLANTIC SALMON

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1533

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 226

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, October 1, 1995. Final, Statutory, 
October 1, 1996.
Statutory date for listing species under the ESA is 10/01/94. statutory 
date for proposed critical habitat is 1 year after proposed listing.

Abstract: The regulation will propose to designate critical habitat for 
Atlantic salmon, if the species is proposed for listing under the 
Endangered Species Act.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/95
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Marta Nammack, Fisheries Biologist, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of 
Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway F/PR8, Silver Spring, MD 
20910, 301 713-2322

RIN: 0648-AG50
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

667. DESIGNATED CRITICAL HABITAT; PACIFIC COHO SALMON

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1533

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 226

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, October 26, 1995. Final, Statutory, 
October 26, 1996.
Endangered Species Act sec. 4(b)(3)(D)(ii)

Abstract: The regulation will propose critical habitat designation for 
coastal coho salmon populations that are proposed for listing under the 
Endangered Species Act in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/95
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Marta Nammack, Fisheries Biologist, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of 
Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, F/PR8, Silver Spring, MD 
20910, 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AG56
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

668. DESIGNATED CRITICAL HABITAT; UMPQUA RIVER SEA-RUN CUTTHROAT 
TROUT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1533

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 226

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, April 1, 1995. Final, Statutory, 
April 1, 1996.
Endangered Species Act sec. 4(b)(3)(D)(ii)

Abstract: NMFS has issued a proposed rule to list the Umpqua River 
cutthroat trout in Oregon as endangered under the Endangered Species 
Act of 1973. NMFS has also determined that the Umpqua River cutthroat 
trout is a ``species'' as interpreted under the ESA. Upon completion of 
an analysis on the critical habitat for the Umpqua River cutthroat 
trout, NMFS plans to propose critical habitat for the species. 
[[Page 23182]] 

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/95
Interim Final Rule              04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Marta Nammack, Fisheries Biologist, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of 
Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, F/PR8, Silver Spring, MD 
20910, 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AG58
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

669. PROPOSED RULE TO AUTHORIZE THE INCIDENTAL TAKING OF MARINE 
MAMMALS DURING COMMERCIAL FISHING OPERATIONS AS DIRECTED BY PUBLIC LAW 
103-238

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq The Marine Mammal Protection Act

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 229

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, September 1, 1995.

Abstract: The Marine Mammal Protection Act Amendments of 1994 (Pub. L. 
103-238) created new sections 117 and 118 which mandate a new program 
for managing incidental takes during commercial fishing operations. 
These sections, which will be implemented through rulemaking, among 
other things:(1) prohibit intentional takings; (2) require independent 
regional advisory scientific review groups; (3) require marine mammal 
stock assessment reports; (4) establish incidental take reduction 
teams, plans and review procedures for strategic marine mammal stocks; 
(5) require conformance to the greatest extent practicable with Federal 
and state fishery management plans; and (6) require reporting and 
monitoring of incidental takes resulting in mortality or serious 
injury.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vicki Cornish, Fishery Biologist, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of 
Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910-
3226, 301 713-2322

RIN: 0648-AG78
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

670. PROPOSED RULE TO AUTHORIZE LETHAL TAKINGS OF MARINE MAMMALS BY 
STATE AUTHORITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq The Marine Mammal Protection Act

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 120 of the MMPA as amended in 1994 provides the 
Secretary the discretion to authorize the intentional lethal taking of 
individually identifiable pinnipeds which are having a significant 
negative impact on salmonids that are either 1) listed under the ESA, 
2) approaching a threatened or endangered status, or 3) migrate through 
the Ballard Locks in Seattle. The process for determining whether to 
implement the authority commences with a State developing and 
submitting an application that provides a detailed description of the 
interaction problem. If warranted by scientific evidence, NMFS is to 
establish a Pinniped-Fishery Interaction Task Force to address the 
situation described in the application and publish a notice in the 
Federal Register requesting public comment on the application. Within 
60 days after establishment, and after reviewing public comments in 
response to the Federal Register notice, the Pinniped-Fishery 
Interaction Task Force is to recommend approval or denial of the 
proposed intentional lethal taking along with recommendations on the 
proposed location, time, and method of such taking, criteria for 
evaluating the success of the action, and the duration (cont)

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/15/95
NPRM Comment Period End         07/14/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: ABSTRACT CONT: of the recommendations, NMFS 
must either approve or deny the application.

Agency Contact: Kenneth R. Hollingshead, Fishery Biologist, Department 
of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of 
Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910-
3226, 301 713-2055

RIN: 0648-AG79
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

671. PROPOSED RULE TO AMEND MARINE MAMMAL REGULATIONS TO AUTHORIZE 
INCIDENTAL TAKINGS OF MARINE MAMMALS BY HARASSMENT AS AUTHORIZED BY 
PUBLIC LAW 103-238

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq The Marine Mammal Protection Act

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 228

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, January 1, 1995.

Abstract: On April 30, 1994, the President signed Pub. L. 103-238, the 
Marine Mammal Protection Act Amendments of 1994. One part of this law 
amended section 101(a)(5) to establish an expedited process by which 
citizens of the United States, who engage in a specified activity 
(other than commercial fishing) within a specific geographic region, 
can apply for an authorization to incidentally take small numbers of 
marine mammals by harassment. The proposed rule, if implemented, would 
establish specific time limits for public notice and comment on any 
requests for authorization which would be granted under this rule; 
implement procedures for the establishment of scientific peer review 
groups to review an applicant's monitoring plan when the taking may 
affect the availability of a stock for subsistence uses; and limit 
authorizations to a period of 1 year.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None [[Page 23183]] 

Agency Contact: Kenneth R. Hollingshead, Fishery Biologist, Department 
of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of 
Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910-
3226, 301 713-2055

RIN: 0648-AG80
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

672. PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR PUGET SOUND 
SALMON STOCKS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq The Endangered Species Act

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 226

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, March 15, 1996. Final, Statutory, 
March 15, 1997.
Endangered Species Act section 4(b)(3)(D)(ii)

Abstract: NMFS will propose critical habitat for Puget Sound salmon 
stocks if the species is/are proposed for listing under the Endangered 
Species Act.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/95
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Marta Nammack, Fisheries Biologist, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of 
Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910-
3226, 301 713-2322

RIN: 0648-AH11
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

673. PROPOSED RULE TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR NONLETHALLY 
DETERRING MARINE MAMMALS FROM ENDANGERING PERSONAL SAFETY OR DAMAGING 
PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq The Marine Mammal Protection Act

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, January 1, 1995.

Abstract: On April 30, 1994, the President signed Pub. L. 103-238, the 
Marine Mammal Protection Act Amendments of 1994. One part of this law 
implemented a new section 101(a)(4) to authorize the nonlethal 
harassment takings by citizens of the United States to deter marine 
mammals from: (1) Damaging commercial fishing gear or catch; (2) 
damaging private property; (3) endangering public safety; or (4) 
damaging public property. The amendments require a list of guidelines 
for use in safely deterring marine mammals and provide for prohibiting 
certain deterrent measures that may have a significant adverse impact 
on marine mammals.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kenneth R. Hollingshead, Fishery Biologist, Department 
of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of 
Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910-
3226, 301 713-2055

RIN: 0648-AH19
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

674.  PROPOSED RULE GOVERNING MARINE MAMMAL TRANSPORT 
NOTIFICATION AND INVENTORY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1372 (c)

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, January 1, 1995.

Abstract: This rule, if implemented, will establish reporting 
requirements for marine mammal captive holding and transport.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ann Terbush, Chief, Permits Division, Office of 
Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910, 301 713-2289

RIN: 0648-AH26
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

675.  INTERIM FINAL RULE WITH REQUEST FOR COMMENTS 
ESTABLISHING LEATHERBACK TURTLE CONSERVATION ZONE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 227

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim final rule would establish a leatherback 
conservation zone during certain seasons of each year from Florida 
through Virginia. When leatherback turtle concentrations reach a 
predetermined level, NMFS may notify shrimpers that small areas will be 
temporarily closed to shrimping or that shrimpers must use TEDs with 
modified openings.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/15/95
NPRM Comment Period End         04/15/95
Interim Final Rule              04/00/95
Final Action                    09/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This action has been taken for many years 
through 30-day emergency rules, with requests for comments.

Agency Contact: Russell Bellmer, Chief, Endangered Species Division, 
Office of Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, 
MD 20910, 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AH30
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

676.  PROPOSED RULE GOVERNING THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR 
MARINE MAMMAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1372 (c)(6)

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, January 1, 1995. [[Page 23184]] 

Abstract: This rule will provide for the issuance of permits to take 
marine mammals by only level B harassment for the purpose of 
educational or commercial photography.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ann Terbush, Chief, Permits Division, Office of 
Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910, 301 713-2289

RIN: 0648-AH31
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

677.  PROTECTION ZONES FOR NORTHERN RIGHT WHALES; RESPONSE 
TO PETITION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq, Endangered Species Act

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 222

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This advanced notice of proposed rulemaking is in response to 
a petition requesting the issuance of regulations that would establish 
specific protection zones around every northern right whale. It 
solicits public comment and information to assist in determining the 
need for and types of conservation measures that would be effective in 
minimizing human-induced disturbance of and harmful interaction with 
northern right whales.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/27/94                    59 FR 66513
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/27/95
NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Margot Bohan, Marine Mammal Division, Office of 
Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910, 301 713-2322

RIN: 0648-AH47
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

678.  PROPOSED RULE TO GOVERN THE TRANSPORTATION OF NATIVE 
HANDICRAFTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1371 (a)(6)

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, January 1, 1995.

Abstract: If implemented, the proposed rule will provide for the 
importation of certain marine mammal products created by Alaskan 
natives.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ann Terbush, Chief, Permits Division, Office of 
Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910, 301 713-2289

RIN: 0648-AH83
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

679.  SHRIMP VESSEL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 227

Legal Deadline:

Abstract: NMFS proposes to require permits on shrimp vessels operating 
in Federal waters. This action is required by the 11/14/94 jeopardy 
biological opinion.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/14/95
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: This action may be taken under the authority of 
the Fishery Management Councils instead.

Agency Contact: Russell Bellmer, Chief, Endangered Species Division, 
Office of Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, 
MD 20910, 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AH87
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

680.  CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR GREEN SEA TURTLES IN 
CUELBRA, PUERTO RICO

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 226

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS proposes to designate portions of Cuelbra, Puerto Rico, 
as critical habitat for the threatened green sea turtle.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Russell Bellmer, Chief, Endangered Species Division, 
Office of Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, 
MD 20910, 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AH88
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

681.  IDENTIFICATION OF SPECIAL SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION 
AREAS AND APPROPRIATE CONSERVATION MEASURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 227

Legal Deadline: None
Legal deadlines may be imposed by pending settlement agreement.

Abstract: NMFS proposes to identify areas requiring special sea turtle 
conservation measures such as limited tow times, TED restrictions, or 
area closures. This action is required by the 11/14/94 jeopardy 
biological opinion. [[Page 23185]] 

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/14/95
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Russell Bellmer, Chief, Endangered Species Division, 
Office of Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, 
MD 20910, 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AH89
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL OCEAN SURVEY/OFFICE OF COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

______________________________________________________________________

682. PROPOSED REGULATIONS FOR THE FAGATELE BAY NATIONAL MARINE 
SANCTUARY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1431 to 1445

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 941

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These existing regulations are to be revised to improve 
enforcement of prohibited activities, provide additional protective 
provisions, and update permit requirements.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/96
Final Action                    11/00/96
Final Action Effective          01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Lawless, Acting Chief, Sanctuaries and Reserves 
Division, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1305 East-West Highway (N/0RM2), Silver Spring, MD 
20910, 301 713-3155

RIN: 0648-AA74
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL OCEAN SURVEY/OFFICE OF COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

______________________________________________________________________

683. PROPOSED REGULATIONS FOR THE CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL MARINE 
SANCTUARY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1431 to 1445

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 935

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These existing regulations are to be revised to improve 
enforcement of prohibited activities, provide additional protective 
provisions, and update permit requirements.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/96
Final Action                    05/00/96
Final Action Effective          07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Lawless, Acting Chief, Department of Commerce, 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1305 East-West Highway 
(N/0RM2), Silver Spring, MD 20910, 301 713-3125

RIN: 0648-AC03
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL OCEAN SURVEY/OFFICE OF COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

______________________________________________________________________

684. PROPOSED REGULATIONS FOR THE GULF OF THE FARALLONES NATIONAL 
MARINE SANCTUARY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1431 to 1445

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 936

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These existing regulations are being revised to improve 
enforcement of prohibited activities, provide additional protective 
provisions, and update permit requirements.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/96
Final Action                    08/00/96
Final Action Effective          10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Lawless, Acting Chief, Sanctuaries and Reserves 
Division, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1305 East-West Highway (N/0RM2), Silver Spring, MD 
20910, 301 713-3125

RIN: 0648-AC05
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL OCEAN SURVEY/OFFICE OF COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

______________________________________________________________________

685. THE MONITOR NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1431 et seq

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 924

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations are being revised to update site management 
provisions.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Lawless, Acting Chief, Sanctuaries and Reserves 
Division, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1305 East-West Highway (N/0RM2), Silver Spring, MD 
20910, 301 713-3125

RIN: 0648-AC78
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL OCEAN SURVEY/OFFICE OF COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

______________________________________________________________________

686. PROPOSED REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTHWEST STRAITS NATIONAL MARINE 
SANCTUARY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1431 to 1445

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations will protect the conservational, 
recreational, ecological, historical, research, educational, and 
esthetic qualities of the waters of northern Puget Sound in the State 
of Washington, if the area is designated as a national marine 
sanctuary.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/96
Final Action                    05/00/96
Final Action Effective          07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Lawless, Acting Chief, Sanctuaries and Reserves 
Division, Department of Commerce, [[Page 23186]] National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1305 East-West Highway (N/0RM2), Silver 
Spring, MD 20910, 301 713-3125

RIN: 0648-AC91
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL OCEAN SURVEY/OFFICE OF COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

______________________________________________________________________

687. PROPOSED REGULATIONS FOR THE NORFOLK CANYON NATIONAL MARINE 
SANCTUARY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1431 to 1445

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 939

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations will protect the ecological, recreational, 
and esthetic resources of the waters surrounding Norfolk Canyon if the 
area is designated as a national marine sanctuary.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Lawless, Acting Chief, Sanctuaries and Reserves 
Division, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1305 East-West Highway (N/0RM2), Silver Spring, MD 
20910, 301 713-3125

RIN: 0648-AC92
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL OCEAN SURVEY/OFFICE OF COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

______________________________________________________________________

688. THUNDER BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1431 to 1445

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations will protect the ecological, recreational, 
and esthetic resources of the waters surrounding Thunder Bay if the 
area is designated as a national marine sanctuary.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Lawless, Acting Chief, Sanctuaries and Reserves 
Division, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1305 East-West Highway (N/0RM2), Silver Spring, MD 
20910, 301 713-3125

RIN: 0648-AE41
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL OCEAN SURVEY/OFFICE OF COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

______________________________________________________________________

689. GRAY'S REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1431 to 1445

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 938

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations are being revised to update site management 
provisions.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Lawless, Acting Chief, Sanctuaries and Reserves 
Division, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1305 East-West Highway (N/0RM2), Silver Spring, MD 
20910, 301 713-3125

RIN: 0648-AE42
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL OCEAN SURVEY/OFFICE OF COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

______________________________________________________________________

690. NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY PROGRAM, SITE EVALUATION LIST

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1431 to 1434

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 922

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NOAA plans to amend the National Marine Sanctuary Program 
regulations which implement the Site Evaluation List development 
process. NOAA will integrate the procedures and criteria for 
identifying, evaluating, and selecting sites of special historical 
significance with the procedures and criteria for identifying, 
evaluating, selecting, and ranking sites of special natural resource 
significance. The purpose of integrating the two processes is to 
develop a single, comprehensive SEL which will include sites of both 
natural resource and historical, cultural, and human use value.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Lawless, Acting Chief, Sanctuaries and Reserves 
Div., Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Mgmt., Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National 
Ocean Services, 1305 East-West Highway (N/0RM2), Silver Spring, MD 
20910, 301 713-3125

RIN: 0648-AF23
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL OCEAN SURVEY/OFFICE OF COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

______________________________________________________________________

691.  HAWAIIAN ISLANDS HUMPBACK WHALE NATIONAL MARINE 
SANCTUARY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1431 et seq (National Marine Sanctuary Act); 
PL 102-587 (Ocean Act of 1992), subtitle C-Hawaiian; Island National 
Marine Sanctuary Act

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations implement the Congressional designation of the 
Hawaiian Island, Humpback National Marine Sanctuary.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Margo F. Jackson, Asst. General Counsel for Ocean 
Services, Office of the General Counsel, Department of Commerce, 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1305 East-West Highway 
(LN/ORM4), Silver Spring, MD 20910, 301 713-2967

RIN: 0648-AH91
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR

______________________________________________________________________

692. LICENSING OF PRIVATE REMOTE-SENSING SPACE SYSTEMS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 4244; PL 102-555; 15 USC 56

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 960

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Pub. L. 102-555 amends the Land Remote Sensing 
Commercialization Act of 1984 to transfer the LANDSAT program from the 
Department of Commerce to a joint [[Page 23187]] NASA/DOD office. 
However, title II retains the basic provisions of title IV of the 
previous act authorizing the Secretary of Commerce to license private 
operators of land remote sensing space systems who are subject to U.S. 
jurisdiction. The Secretary is required to consult with the Secretaries 
of Defense and State, who are responsible for determining conditions to 
protect national security and foreign policy concerns, respectively. 
The recent Act removes a regulatory restriction which required 
operators to make the data available to all customers on the same terms 
and conditions.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/18/89                    54 FR 01945
NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Catherine Shea, Staff Attorney, Department of Commerce, 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1325 East-West 
Highway, Room 18109, Silver Spring, MD 20910, 301 713-0053

RIN: 0648-AC64
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR

______________________________________________________________________


693. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MODERNIZATION CRITERIA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 102-567; 15 USC 313 note

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 947; 15 CFR 946 app A

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 29, 1993.

Abstract: The Secretary of Commerce shall contract with the National 
Research Council, who shall review the scientific and technical 
modernization criteria for proposed certification actions to automate 
or close field offices of the National Weather Service.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nicholas Scheller, Implementation Manager, Department 
of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Room 
17146, 1325 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910, 301 713-0454

RIN: 0648-AF72



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

694. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO IMPLEMENT PERMIT, REPORTING, AND 
RECORDKEEPING AND OBSERVER REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCESSING VESSELS OVER 125 
FEET AND THEIR CATCHER VESSELS; PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 663

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations would implement a comprehensive data collection 
and regulatory program for all processing vessels longer than 125 feet 
and for all harvesting vessels that deliver their catch to those 
vessels in the groundfish fishery off Washington, Oregon, and 
California. This program would consist of: (1) a requirement that 
processing vessels carry NMFS-certified observers; (2) a requirement 
for a mandatory Federal permit; (3) recordkeeping and reporting 
requirements; and (4) a definition for ``fishing trip'' for processing 
vessels over 125 feet in length for the purpose of applying trip 
landing and frequency limits.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/19/92                    57 FR 54552
NPRM Comment Period End         12/21/92
Final Action                    10/00/95
Final Action Effective          11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William Stelle, Director, Northwest Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 7600 Sand Point Way NE., BIN C15700, Bldg. 1, Seattle, 
WA 98115-0070, 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AE01
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

695. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE OF FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL NOMINEES, 
MEMBERS, AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 601

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises regulations concerning the practices, 
procedures and operations of the Regional Fishery Management Councils 
under the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act. It 
increases the detail and availability of information in required 
financial disclosures of Councils' nominees, voting members, and 
Executive Directors and is intended to reduce the likelihood of 
financial conflicts of interest.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/11/94                    59 FR 11557
Final Action                    06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer, Director, Office of Fisheries 
Conservation and Management, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, 
MD 20910, 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AG16
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

696. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO THE INDIVIDUAL FISHING QUOTA PROGRAM 
FOR GROUNDFISH OFF ALASKA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 676

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To provide geographic locations of primary ports; require 
[[Page 23188]] landing and weighing of all individual fishing quota 
species on first landing of any species; authorize International 
Pacific Halibut Commission biologists to board vessels and inspect 
individual fishing quota fish; hail weights: ``accurate'' for clearing 
in Bellingham, and ``estimate'' for landing in Alaska; landings in 
three ports in Canada; underage carryover to next year; change 
definition of ``trip''; and clarify that use of catcher vessel 
individual fishing quota must not violate catcher vessel length 
categories.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/12/95                     60 FR 2935
NPRM Comment Period End         02/13/95
Final Action                    04/00/95
Final Action Effective          05/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer, Director, Alaska Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, Post Office Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802, 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AG45
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

697. REGULATORY AMENDMENT FOR BERING SEA AND ALEUTIAN ISLANDS AREA 
HALIBUT NON-TRAWL PROHIBITED SPECIES CATCH MANAGEMENT AND JIG GEAR 
EXEMPTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 675

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To authorize annual specification on how unused portions of 
seasonal halibut bycatch allowances specified for the Bering Sea and 
Aleutian Islands non-trawl fisheries are rolled over to subsequent 
season; authorize exemption of Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands jig gear 
fisheries from halibut bycatch restrictions.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/29/94                    59 FR 67268
NPRM Comment Period End         01/30/95
Final Action                    04/00/95
Final Action Effective          05/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer, Director, Alaska Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802, 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AG95
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

698.  FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT 2 TO THE AMERICAN LOBSTER 
FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 649

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would eliminate unequal standards for lobster 
fishermen residing or fishing in different states by requiring all 
permit applicants regardless of whether they had a federally-endorsed 
state license to demonstrate that they owned a boat and used it to land 
lobster during the qualification period to obtain a federal limited 
access lobster permit.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/95
Final Action Effective          05/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jon C. Rittgers, Acting Director, Northeast Region, 
NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930, 508 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AH36
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

699.  COMBINED FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT--ADJUSTMENT 7 TO THE 
NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES FMP, ADJUSTMENT 3 TO THE ATLANTIC SEA SCALLOP FMP, 
AND ADJUSTMENT 1 TO THE AMERICAN LOBSTER FMP

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 649; 50 CFR 650; 50 CFR 651

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS will issue this proposed rule to implement measures 
contained in Framework Adjustment 1 to the American Lobster Fishery 
Management Plan (FMP), Framework Adjustment 7 to the Northeast 
Multispecies FMP, as submitted to NMFS by the New England Fishery 
Management Council, and which would revise a provision in each of the 
FMPs that requires all permit applicants to own a fishery vessel at the 
time they initially apply for a limited access permit. The intent of 
this rule is to acknowledge valid exceptions to the requirement and, 
subsequently, to remove an inequitable burden on those fishers entitled 
to the exceptions by providing them with an alternative mechanism for 
qualifying under the respective moratoriums.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/95
Final Action Effective          05/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jon C. Rittgers, Acting Director, Northeast Region, 
NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930, 508 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AH37
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

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700.  INTERIM FINAL RULE TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES IN THE 
LIMITED ACCESS APPEALS PROCEDURE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 676

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This Interim Final Rule will change the two-stage appeals 
process to a one-stage process; shorten the period of time that the 
Regional Director has to react to an Appellate Officer's decision; and 
provide for a ``Quota Share Pool'' so that a successful appellant in a 
multi-party appeal that is resolved in 1995 can receive Individual 
Fishing Quota and fish in 1995.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/02/95                     60 FR 6448
Final Action                    09/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Comment period for the Interim Final Rule ends 
01/00/95. [[Page 23189]] 

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer, Director, Alaska Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 98802, 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AH38
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

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701.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN 
FOR THE SNAPPER-GROUPER FISHERY OF THE SOUTH ATLANTIC PERTAINING TO 
HOGFISH, CUBERA SNAPPER, AND GRAY TRIGGERFISH

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 646

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In accordance with the fishery management plan framework 
procedure, this regulatory amendment would: establish a daily 
recreational bag limit of five hogfish per person; limit the harvest 
and possession of cubera snapper 30 inches (76.2 cm) or larger, to two 
per day; and establish a minimum size limit for gray triggerfish of 12 
inches (30.5 cm). These measures would apply only in the exclusive 
economic zone off Florida's east coast.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/15/95                     60 FR 8620
NPRM Comment Period End         03/02/95
Final Action                    04/00/95
Final Action Effective          05/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer, Director, Southeast Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 
33702-2432, 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AH44
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

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702.  FINAL RULE AND APPROVAL OF CATCH SHARING PLAN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 773

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations governing the fishing for Pacific halibut on 
behalf of the International Pacific Halibut Commission for 1996. 
Includes a catch sharing plan for domestic fisheries off California, 
Oregon, and Washington

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/96
Final Action Effective          05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer, Director, Alaska Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802, 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AH64
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

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703.  FRAMEWORK 9 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE 
NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES FISHERY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 651

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action is designed to make permanent, measures contained 
in an emergency interim rule for the Northeast Multispecies fishery. 
Management measures it probably will include are: Area closed to all or 
most fishing gear to protect spawning or juvenile haddock, cod, and 
yellowtail flounder; exemptions to the minimum mesh size requirement.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jon C. Rittgers, Acting Director, Northeast Region, 
NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930, 508 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AH66
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

704.  MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL, AND 
TREATY INDIAN, SALMON FISHERIES OFF THE COASTS OF WASHINGTON, OREGON, AND 
CALIFORNIA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 661

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Annual Management Specifications include allowable ocean 
harvest levels (including quotas), allocations, management boundaries 
and zones, minimum size limits, gear definitions, seasons selective 
fisheries, and in-season notice procedures.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/95
Final Action Effective          05/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: William Stelle, Director, Northwest Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 7600 Sand Point Way NE., BIN C15700, Bldg. 1, Seattle, 
WA 98115, 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AH79
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

705.  1995 INITIAL QUOTA FOR WESTERN PACIFIC CRUSTACEAN 
FISHERIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 681

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory action announces a zero quota for the 1995 
Western Pacific Crustacean Fisheries off the Northwestern Hawaiian 
Islands. The fishery is managed primarily via an initial quota which is 
adjusted after the first month of fishing to produce a final quota.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/13/95                    60 FR 13380
Final Action                    08/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined [[Page 23190]] 

Agency Contact: Hilda Diaz-Soltero, Director, Southwest Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 501 West Ocean Blvd., Suite 4200, Long Beach, CA 90802-
4213, 310 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AH85
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

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706. PROCESSED FISHERY PRODUCTS, PROCESSED PRODUCTS THEREOF & 
CERTAIN OTHER PROCESSED FOOD PRODUCTS: U.S. STANDARDS FOR GRADES OF 
FROZEN FISH BLOCKS & PRODUCTS MADE THEREFROM, ETC

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1621 to 1630, Agricultural Marketing Act of 
1946

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 264A

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The revised rule will expand the coverage of established 
voluntary standards for grades of fishery products to include new 
products made from fish blocks. The standards will take into account 
new technology and equipment. These standards will be used in a 
voluntary program of fishery products inspection and certification by 
the NMFS. Industry has shown a high level of interest and support for 
the revisions.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/21/89                    54 FR 38881
NPRM Comment Period End         11/06/89
Extension of Comment Period     12/29/89                    54 FR 53660
NPRM Comment Period End         01/29/90                    54 FR 53660
Interim Final Rule              10/16/90                    55 FR 41856
Final Action                    03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  091 Commercial Fishing; 209 Miscellaneous Food 
Preparations and Kindred Products

Additional Information: Neither an RIA nor an RFA is required or will 
be prepared.

Agency Contact: Thomas J. Moreau, Director, Technical Services Unit, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, One Blackburn Drive, 
Gloucester, MA 01930, 508 281-9319

RIN: 0648-AA46
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

707. U.S. GENERAL STANDARDS FOR GRADES OF SHRIMP

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1621 to 1630 Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 265A

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final rule will establish general quality grading 
standards for all nonbreaded forms of fresh or frozen shrimp. These 
grading standards will provide for the systematic differentiation of 
the quality of shrimp into categories -- U.S. grades A, B, and 
Substandard. The proposed standards will be applied to all commercial 
species of fresh or frozen shrimp in raw or cooked states in all 
nonbreaded market forms. The adoption of grading standards is expected 
to facilitate trade in shrimp of all commercial species, as consumers 
will be able to select shrimp on the basis of identified quality. 
Industry has shown great interest in and support for the standards.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/20/82                    47 FR 21840
NPRM Comment Period End         08/18/82                    47 FR 21840
NPRM                            09/21/89                    54 FR 38885
NPRM Comment Period End         11/06/89
Extension of Comment Period     12/29/89                    54 FR 53660
NPRM Comment Period End         01/29/90                    54 FR 53660
Interim Final Rule              01/00/96                    56 FR 55090
Final Action                    01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  091 Commercial Fishing; 209 Miscellaneous Food 
Preparations and Kindred Products

Additional Information: Neither an RIA nor an RFA is required or will 
be prepared.

Agency Contact: Mary Ann Metz, Chief, Standards and Specifications 
Branch, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, One Blackburn Drive, 
Gloucester, MA 01930, 508 281-9284

RIN: 0648-AA47
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

708. FISHERMEN'S PROTECTIVE ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  22 USC 1980

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 258

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Reinstating regulations inadvertently dropped when the 
Fishermen's Guaranty Fund Program was transferred to the State 
Department. Revisions to program procedures deriving from an Internal 
Control Review completed in May 1992, will be incorporated in the 
regulations as well as clarifications suggested by the General Counsel. 
These revised procedures will reduce the risk that fraudulent claims 
will be paid and clarify procedures for applicants.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96
Final Action Effective          04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Cooper, Program Leader, Department of Commerce, 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West 
Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910, 301 713-2396

RIN: 0648-AC73
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

709. U.S. STANDARDS FOR GRADES OF FROZEN FISH PORTIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1621 to 1630, Agricultural Marketing Act of 
1946

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 264; 50 CFR 269

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The revised rule will expand coverage of established 
voluntary standards for grades of frozen fish portions and consolidate 
five existing standards into one. The standards will take into account 
new technology and equipment. These standards will be used in a 
voluntary program of fishery products inspection and certification by 
NMFS. Industry has shown a high level of interest and support for the 
revisions.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/11/90    55 FR 23565 [[Page 23191]] 
NPRM Comment Period End         08/27/90                    55 FR 23565
Interim Final Rule              04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Ann Metz, Chief, Standards and Specifications 
Branch, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, One Blackburn Drive, 
Gloucester, MA 01930, 508 281-9284

RIN: 0648-AD92
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

710. U.S. STANDARDS FOR GRADES OF WHOLE OR DRESSED FISH

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1621 to 1630

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 261

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS is testing an alternative set of U.S. standards for 
grades of whole or dressed fish for use in NMFS's National Seafood 
Inspection Program. The test standards recognize advances made by 
industry in process controls. The test standards allow for evaluation 
of flavor, odor, and texture in the pre-processing state, evaluation of 
physical defects in the thawed/fresh state, and evaluation for 
dehydration in the frozen state. Products graded using the test 
standards will be allowed to make reference to applicable grades on the 
label of the product.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Ann Metz, Chief, Standards and Specifications 
Branch, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, One Blackburn Drive, 
Gloucester, MA 01930, 508 281-9284

RIN: 0648-AE69
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

711. U.S. STANDARDS FOR GRADES OF NORTH AMERICAN FRESHWATER CATFISH 
AND PRODUCTS MADE THEREFROM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1621 to 1630; Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1970 
(84 Stat. 2090)

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 267

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS is testing an alternative set of U.S. standards for 
grades of North American freshwater catfish and products made therefrom 
for use in NMFS's National Seafood Inspection Program. The test 
standards recognize advances made by industry in process controls. The 
test standards allow for evaluation of flavor, odor, and texture in the 
pre-processing state, evaluation of physical defects in the thawed/
fresh state, and evaluation for dehydration in the frozen state. 
Products graded using the test standards will be allowed to make 
reference to applicable grades on the label of the product.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Ann Metz, Chief, Standards and Specifications 
Branch, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, One Blackburn Drive, 
Gloucester, MA 01930, 508 281-9284

RIN: 0648-AE70
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

712. U.S. STANDARDS FOR GRADES OF FISH FILLETS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1621 to 1630; Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1970 
(84 Stat. 2090)

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 263

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS is testing an alternative set of U.S. standards for 
grades of fish fillets for use in NMFS's National Seafood Inspection 
Program. The test standards recognize advances made by industry in 
process controls. The test standards allow for evaluation of flavor, 
odor, and texture in the pre-processing state, evaluation of physical 
defects in the thawed/fresh state, and evaluation for dehydration in 
the frozen state. Products graded using the test standards will be 
allowed to make reference to applicable grades on the label of the 
product.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Ann Metz, Chief, Standards and Specifications 
Branch, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, One Blackburn Drive, 
Gloucester, MA 01930, 508 281-9284

RIN: 0648-AE71
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

713. FISHING VESSEL CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND PROCEDURES--
ELIGIBILITY FOR SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  46 USC 1177

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 259

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To allow use of capital construction funds for approved 
safety improvement projects.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/18/92                    57 FR 54356
NPRM Comment Period End         12/18/92
Final Action                    04/00/95
Final Action Effective          05/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles L. Cooper, Program Leader, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-
West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910, 301 713-2396

RIN: 0648-AF22
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

714. FISHING VESSEL OBLIGATION GUARANTEE PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  46 USC 1271 to 1279

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 255

Legal Deadline: None [[Page 23192]] 

Abstract: This regulation will add definitions of ``aquaculture'' and 
``underutilized species.''

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/95
Final Action Effective          06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael L. Grable, Division Chief, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-
West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910, 301 713-2390

RIN: 0648-AF48
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

715. CIVIL PROCEDURE REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 to 1882; 16 USC 1531 to 1543; 16 USC 1361 
to 1407; 16 USC 3371 to 3378; 16 USC 1431 to 1439; 16 USC 773 to 773k; 
16 USC 951 to 961; 16 USC 1021 to 1032; 16 USC 3631 to 3644; 42 USC 
9101 et seq; 30 USC 1401 et seq; 16 USC 971 to 971i; 16 USC 781 et seq; 
16 USC 972 to 972b; 16 USC 916 to 916l; ...

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 904

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend NOAA's regulations to make them 
consistent with a Federal District Court ruling on the Agency's 
consideration of a respondent's ability to pay when assessing a civil 
penalty. The amendment removes a provision which places the burden on 
the respondent to raise and prove inability to pay an assessed penalty 
when the statute involved requires NOAA to take ability to pay into 
account.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/02/93                    58 FR 58484
Final Action                    03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rule remains in interim final status 
pending the completion of a revision to all of part 904.

Agency Contact: Hugh Schratwieser, Attorney Adviser, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of 
the Assistant General Counsel for Enforcement and Litigation (GCEL), 
8484 Georgia Ave. 4th Fl, Silver Spring, MD 20910, 301 427-2202

RIN: 0648-AF96
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

716.  AMENDMENT TO PROCEDURE GOVERNING THE READJUSTMENT AND 
INCREASE IN HOURLY RATES OF FEES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1621 to 1630

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 260

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The interim final rule will amend the regulations to allow 
the fees for inspection services to be amended as needed, rather than 
as a result of a Federal Pay Act increase as currently written. This 
amendment will provide greater assurance of cost recovery as mandated 
under the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Sectors Affected:  091 Commercial Fishing; 209 Miscellaneous Food 
Preparations and Kindred Products

Agency Contact: Rita Creitz, Program Analyst, Inspection Services 
Division, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Rm. 12524, Silver Spring, MD 
20910, 301 713-2355

RIN: 0648-AH24
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

717. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR TUNA VESSEL OPERATORS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NOAA has established a system of performance standards for 
operators of U.S.-flag tuna purse seine fishing vessels that catch 
yellowfin tuna associated with marine mammals in the eastern tropical 
Pacific Ocean.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/01/89                    54 FR 46086
NPRM Comment Period End         12/01/89
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/16/90
Interim Final Rule              05/17/90                    55 FR 20458
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/03/90
Final Action                    09/00/95
Final Action Effective          10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hilda Diaz-Soltero, Director, Southwest Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 501 West Ocean Blvd., Suite 4200, Long Beach, CA 90802-
4213, 310 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AD03
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

718. REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE TAKE OF DOLPHINS INCIDENTAL TO 
REMOVING OIL AND GAS PLATFORMS IN THE GULF OF MEXICO

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1371(a)(5); 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 228

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS has received an amended request from the American 
Petroleum Institute for the take of bottlenose and spotted dolphins 
incidental to the removal of oil and gas platforms in the Gulf of 
Mexico. This activity would be allowed under section 101(a)(5) of the 
Marine Mammal Protection Act if the Service makes certain findings and 
if regulations are issued that cover monitoring and reporting.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/17/93                    58 FR 33425
NPRM Comment Period End         08/16/93
Final Action                    04/00/95
Final Action Effective          05/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth R. Hollingshead, Fishery Biologist, Department 
of Commerce, National [[Page 23193]] Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, Office of Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, 
Silver Spring, MD 20910, 301 713-2323

RIN: 0648-AD25
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

719. TAKING AND IMPORTING OF MARINE MAMMALS; DOLPHIN MORTALITY 
LIMITS DURING PURSE SEINE SETS ON MARINE MAMMALS IN THE EASTERN TROPICAL 
PACIFIC

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216.24

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim final rule will amend the current performance 
standards in the MMPA regulations to ensure that U.S. vessels can be 
legally prevented from making sets on tuna associated with dolphins in 
the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean once the vessels' dolphin mortality 
limit is reached. This rule also implements portions of the 
International Dolphin Conservation Act of 1992.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/19/93                    58 FR 29127
Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hilda Diaz-Soltero, Director, Southwest Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 501 West Ocean Blvd., Suite 4200, Long Beach, CA 90802-
4213, 310 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AF07
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

720. TAKING AND IMPORTING OF MARINE MAMMALS; ``DOLPHIN-SAFE'' TUNA 
LABELING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216; 50 CFR 247

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will finalize the interim final rule implementing 
the Dolphin Protection Consumer Information Act. The interim final 
rule: (1) identified fish and fish products subject to importation 
requirements mandated by the Marine Mammal Protection Act, as amended 
by the DPC14; (2) specified the use and contents of a new NOAA form 
required to import into the United States certain fish and fish 
products potentially harvested with methods injurious to marine 
mammals; (3) required importers of certain fish and fish products 
harvested by nations that engage in high seas large-scale driftnet 
fishing to provide certification by a responsible government official 
of the harvesting nation that the items to be imported were not 
harvested with large-scale driftnets in certain areas of the high seas; 
and (4) regulated the use of labels suggesting that tuna products are 
``dolphin safe.'' This rule also implements portions of the High Seas 
Driftnet Fisheries Enforcement Act.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/19/91                    56 FR 47418
Final Action                    04/00/95
Final Action Effective          05/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hilda Diaz-Soltero, Director, Southwest Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 501 West Ocean Blvd., Suite 4200, Long Beach, CA 90802-
4213, 310 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AF08
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

721. DESIGNATED CRITICAL HABITAT; JOHNSON'S SEAGRASS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1533

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 226

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has proposed 
that Johnson's seagrass be listed as threatened under the Endangered 
Species Act (ESA). Section 4(b)(2) of the ESA requires that critical 
habitat be designated for a listed species after taking into 
consideration the economic impact, and any other relevant impact, of 
specifying any particular area as critical habitat. Critical habitat is 
the specific area within the geographical range of the species that has 
physical or biological features essential to the conservation of the 
species and which may require special management consideration or 
protection. Section 4(b)(6)(C) of the ESA requires that a regulation 
designating critical habitat be published concurrently with a final 
listing determination unless critical habitat is not then determinable. 
In that case a final designation of critical habitat may be extended 
for up to one year. NMFS intends to designate critical habitat 
concurrently with a final listing determination.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/04/94                    59 FR 39716
NPRM Comment Period End         10/13/94
Final Action                    08/04/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Margaret C. Lorenz, Marine Resource Management 
Specialist, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, Office of Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, 
Silver Spring, MD 20910, 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AF79
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

722. SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION MEASURES; SECTION 10 INCIDENTAL TAKE 
PERMITS; FINAL RULE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 227

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS regulations currently require non-Federal entities to 
obtain an ESA section 10 incidental take permit if endangered species 
of sea turtles may be taken incidental to fishing activities. This 
rule, if implemented, would require incidental take permits for 
threatened species of sea turtles, as well.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/21/94                    59 FR 37213
NPRM Comment Period End         08/22/94
Final Action                    04/00/95
Final Action Effective          05/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Russell Bellmer, Chief, Endangered Species Division, 
Office of Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West [[Page 23194]] Highway, 
SSMC 3, Silver Spring, MD 20910, 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AG37
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

723. FLOTATION DEVICES IN BOTTOM-OPENING, SINGLE-GRID TURTLE 
EXCLUDER DEVICES IN THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 227

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS has issued a rule to require shrimp trawlers using 
Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs) in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean 
areas to attach floatation devices to the TEDs if they are single-grid 
TEDs with bottom escape openings. Floatation devices adequate to lift 
TEDs from the seafloor are specified. This action is necessary to 
improve the ability of bottom-opening single-grid TEDs to safely 
exclude sea turtles.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/20/94                    59 FR 33447
Date Effective                  07/08/94                    59 FR 33447
Final Action                    04/00/95
Final Action Effective          05/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Russell J. Bellmer, Chief, Endangered Species Division, 
Office of Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, 
MD 20910-3226, 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AG71
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

724. PROPOSED LIST OF FISHERIES AS AUTHORIZED BY PUBLIC LAW 103-238

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq The Marine Mammal Protection Act

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 229

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, July 28, 1994.

Abstract: The Marine Mammal Protection Act Amendments of 1994 (Pub. L. 
103-238) modified the scope for classification of commercial fisheries 
based upon their incidental take rate of marine mammals. The amended 
MMPA provides for the focus of incidental takings to be on the 
mortality and serious injury and less upon harassment takings. In 
addition, the MMPA now distinguishes between incidental and intentional 
takings during commercial fishing operations. As a result, NMFS is 
proposing to amend its List of Commercial Fisheries based upon the 
statutory modifications.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/01/94                    59 FR 45263
NPRM Comment Period End         11/30/94
Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vicki Cornish, Fishery Biologist, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of 
Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910-
3226, 301 713-2322

RIN: 0648-AG77
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

725. TAKING AND IMPORTING OF MARINE MAMMALS: PROPOSED RULE 
PROHIBITING U.S. CITIZENS FROM ENCIRCLING MARINE MAMMALS DURING TUNA 
FISHING OPERATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216.24

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory. Final, Statutory, March 1, 1994.

Abstract: This rule proposes implementation of section 307 (a)(2) of 
the International Dolphin Conservation Act, which makes it unlawful for 
any person or vessel that is subject to the jurisdiction of the United 
States, intentionally to set a purse seine net or to encircle any 
marine mammal during any tuna fishing operation, with certain 
exceptions.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/12/94                    59 FR 51552
NPRM Comment Period End         11/14/94
Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hilda Diaz-Soltero, Director, Southwest Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 501 West Ocean Blvd., Suite 4200, Long Beach, CA 90802-
4213, 310 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AH04
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

______________________________________________________________________

726. GENERAL AUTHORIZATION FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH INVOLVING LEVEL 
B HARASSMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1151 et seq Fur Seal Act; 16 USC 1631 et seq 
Marine Mammal Protection Act

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 215; 50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, August 30, 1994.

Abstract: This interim final rule is required by the 1994 amendments to 
the Marine Mammal Protection Act. These regulations establish a general 
authorization for bona fide scientific research on non-endangered and 
non-threatened marine mammals that may result in harassment with only 
the potential to disturb. Inclusion under the general authorization is 
achieved by letter of intent to the National Marine Fisheries Service 
and a letter of confirmation from the Service.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/03/94                    59 FR 50372
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/17/94
Final Action                    06/00/95
Final Action Effective          07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Additional Information: The National Marine Fisheries Service and the 
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are discussing whether to issue this 
rule jointly.

Agency Contact: Ann Terbush, Chief, Permits Division, Office of 
Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910-3226, 301 713-2289

RIN: 0648-AH20


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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   NATIONAL OCEAN SURVEY/OFFICE OF COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

______________________________________________________________________

[[Page 23195]]
727. REVISION OF FEDERAL CONSISTENCY REGULATIONS UNDER THE COASTAL 
ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1451 et seq

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 930

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will revise the Federal consistency 
regulations to streamline and clarify procedural requirements.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Margo F. Jackson, Asst. General Counsel for Ocean 
Services, Office of General Counsel, Department of Commerce, National 
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1305 East-West Highway, 6th 
Floor, Silver Spring, MD 20910, 301 713-2967

RIN: 0648-AD83
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR

______________________________________________________________________

728. NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT AND RESTORATION REGULATIONS

Priority:  Regulatory Plan

Legal Authority:  33 USC 2706

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 990

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, August 18, 1992.
Congress required the regulations to be promulgated no later than 2 
years following the enactment of the Oil Pollution Act (OPA).

Abstract: Section 1006(e) of the Oil Pollution Act requires the 
President, acting through the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans 
and Atmosphere, acting through NOAA, to promulgate natural resource 
damage assessment regulations applicable to oil spills. A Federal 
approach will provide a consistent, uniform set of procedures 
specifically for use in oil spills. These procedures will be available 
to Federal, State, Indian, and foreign natural resource trustees. A 
single Federal solution will be more cost efficient than having the 
individual States develop separate methodologies. It is expected that 
trustees will use the procedures contained in the regulations because 
the Oil Pollution Act provides that any determination or assessment of 
damages made in accordance with the regulations shall have the force 
and effect of a rebuttable presumption on behalf of the trustee in an 
administrative or judicial proceeding.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/28/90                    55 FR 53478
Public Meeting Scheduled for 03/
20/91                           02/28/91                     56 FR 8307
ANPRM                           04/01/91                     56 FR 8307
ANPRM Comment Period Extended to 
10/01/92                        06/01/92                    57 FR 23067
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/15/93                     58 FR 4601
ANPRM; Release of Report; 
Extension of Comment Period to 
January 15, 1993                01/15/93                     58 FR 4601
NPRM                            01/07/94                     59 FR 1062
6 Cooperative Prespilling 
Planning Meetings Scheduled 
During January and February 199401/07/94                     59 FR 1190
6 Public Meetings Scheduled 
During January and February 199401/07/94                     59 FR 1189
NPRM Comment Period End         04/07/94
NPRM Comment Period Extended to 10/07/94                    59 FR 32148


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda B. Burlington, Project Manager, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, SSMC 3. Room 
15132, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3282, 301 713-
1217

RIN: 0648-AE13
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

   OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR

______________________________________________________________________


729. NOAA CLIMATE AND GLOBAL CHANGE PROGRAM--PROPOSAL SUBMISSION 
GUIDELINES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  49 USC 1463; 15 USC 313; 15 USC 2921

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will specify criteria and procedures for 
eligibility, submission and evaluation, and selection for proposals for 
funding that are under the NOAA Climate and Global Change Program's 
annual program announcement. The intent of the program is to improve 
the ability to observe, understand, predict, and respond to changes in 
the environment of our planet. The NOAA program is an element of the 
interagency U.S. Global Change Research Program. NOAA's program is 
designed to complement other agency contributions to that national 
effort.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Irma DuPree, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Global Programs, 1100 Wayne 
Avenue, Suite 1225, Silver Spring, MD 20910-5603, 301 427-2089

RIN: 0648-AG51


[[Page 23196]] 
______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

730. SECRETARIAL FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR SHARKS OF THE ATLANTIC 
OCEAN

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 678

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/18/94                    59 FR 52453
Final Action Effective          11/17/94

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer, 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AD12
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

731. REGULATORY AMENDMENT--U.S. NATIONALS FISHING IN RUSSIAN 
FISHERIES

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 299

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/14/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer, 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AD29
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

732. AMENDMENT 7 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SNAPPER-
GROUPER FISHERY OF THE SOUTH ATLANTIC

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 646

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/23/94                    59 FR 66270
Final Action Effective          01/23/95                    59 FR 66270

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer, 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AE52
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

733. AMENDMENT 31 TO THE FMP FOR GROUNDFISH OF THE GOA AND 
AMENDMENT 35 TO THE FMP FOR GROUNDFISH OF THE BSAI

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 676

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/07/94                    59 FR 51135
Final Action Effective          11/07/94

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer, 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AE79
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

734. AMENDMENT 21A TO THE FMP FOR THE GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE 
BERING SEA AND ALEUTIAN ISLANDS TO PROHIBIT BOTTOM TRAWLING ADJACENT TO 
THE PRIBILOF ISLANDS

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 675

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/20/95                     60 FR 4110
Final Action Effective          01/20/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer, 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AF02
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

735. REGULATORY AMENDMENT IMPLEMENTING GROUNDFISH GEAR CHANGES IN 
THE PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH FISHERY

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 663

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/13/95                    60 FR 13377
Final Action Effective          09/08/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William Stelle, 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AF38
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

736. AMENDMENT TO ENHANCE DATA ON BYCATCH AND ESTABLISH A PILOT 
PROGRAM FOR DONATION OF ATLANTIC SWORDFISH

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 630

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/03/94                    60 FR 59550
Final Action Effective          12/05/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer, 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AF42
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

737. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO MODIFY PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 
FOR ALL FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLANS IN THE WESTERN PACIFIC REGION

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 680; 50 CFR 681; 50 CFR 683; 50 CFR 685

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       01/17/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hilda Diaz-Soltero, 310 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AF62
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

738. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO IMPLEMENT MEASURES IN THE NORTH 
PACIFIC ANADROMOUS STOCKS ACT OF 1992

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 675

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - NMFS intends not to 
initiate action this reporting 
period.                         02/13/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer, 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AF69
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

739. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO REQUIRE BLUEFIN TUNA STATISTICAL 
DOCUMENTS

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 285

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/17/95                    60 FR 14381
Final Action Effective          04/17/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer, 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AF74
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

740. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH A VESSEL MONITORING SYSTEM 
WITHIN THE PELAGIC FISHERIES OF THE WESTERN PACIFIC REGION

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 685 [[Page 23197]] 

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/15/94                    59 FR 58789
Final Action Effective          12/15/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hilda Diaz-Soltero, 310 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AF77
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

741. AMENDMENT 8 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR CRUSTACEAN 
FISHERIES OF THE WESTERN PACIFIC REGION

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 681

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/10/94                    59 FR 56004
Final Action Effective          12/12/94

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hilda Diaz-Soltero, 310 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AF82
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

742. AMENDMENT 7 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHRIMP 
FISHERY OF THE GULF OF MEXICO

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 658

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/28/94                    59 FR 66787
Final Action Effective          01/27/95                    59 FR 66787

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer, 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AF83
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

743. AMENDMENT 2 TO THE FMP FOR CORAL AND CORAL REEFS OF THE GULF 
OF MEXICO AND SOUTH ATLANTIC

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 638

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/28/94                    59 FR 66776
Final Action Effective          12/22/94                    59 FR 66776

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer, 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AF85
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

744. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO IMPOSE TRIP LIMITS ON COMMERCIAL 
CATCHES OF ATLANTIC SHARKS

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 678

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/18/94                    59 FR 52453
Final Action Effective          11/17/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer, 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AG02
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

745. REGULATORY AMENDMENT DEFINING HARVESTING CAPACITY UNIT AND 
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM UNDER THE WESTERN PACIFIC PELAGICS FMP

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 685

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       01/17/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hilda Diaz-Soltero, 310 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AG04
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

746. AMENDMENT 5 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE STONE CRAB 
FISHERY OF THE GULF OF MEXICO

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 654

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/15/95                    60 FR 13918
Final Action Effective          04/14/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer, 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AG23
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

747. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH THE BERING SEA AND ALEUTIAN 
ISLANDS ``A'' SEASON FRAMEWORK

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 675

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/16/94                    59 FR 64867
Final Action Effective          01/12/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer, 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AG92
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

748. REGULATORY AMENDMENT CODIFYING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT QUOTA 
COMPENSATION FORMULA

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 676

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/03/95                    60 FR 11916
Final Action Effective          04/03/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer, 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AG98
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

749. 1995 CATCH SHARING PLAN AND CONSERVATION MEASURES FOR PACIFIC 
HALIBUT

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 301

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/20/95                    60 FR 14651
Final Action Effective          03/15/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: William Stelle, 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AH01
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

750. FINAL NOTICE OF CHANGES IN THE MANAGEMENT REGIMES FOR ATLANTIC 
MIGRATORY KING AND SPANISH MACKEREL AND GULF GROUP OF KING MACKEREL

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 642 [[Page 23198]] 

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/21/94                    59 FR 53120
Final Action Effective          11/21/94                    59 FR 53120

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer, 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AH17
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

751.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT FOR THE SPINY LOBSTER FISHERY OF 
THE GULF OF MEXICO AND SOUTH ATLANTIC

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 640

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulatory Amendment to: remove the requirement for Federal 
vessel permits in the commercial spiny lobster fishery in the exclusive 
economic zone off Florida; make technical corrections and revisions; 
and add a prohibition against making false statements to authorized 
officers.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          10/18/94                    59 FR 53118
Final Action                    10/21/94                    59 FR 53118

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer, Director, Southeast Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 
33702-2432, 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AH27
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

752.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT UNDER THE FMP FOR THE REEF FISH 
RESOURCES OF THE GULF OF MEXICO

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 641

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In accordance with the FMP framework procedure for adjusting 
management measures annually, this final rule: reduces the daily bag 
limit for red snapper from seven to five fish and increases the minimum 
allowable size of red snapper from 14 inches (35.6 cm) to 15 inches 
(38.1 cm) for recreational fishermen and other persons subject to the 
bag limit; and delays the opening of the commercial fishery for red 
snapper until February 24, 1995.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/30/94                    59 FR 67647
Final Action Effective          05/01/95                    59 FR 67647

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer, Director, Southeast Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 
33702-2432, 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AH33
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

753.  FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT 2 TO THE ATLANTIC SEA SCALLOP 
FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 650

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements an exemption from Federal gear 
regulations for vessels when fishing in state waters under a state 
scallop management program.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          11/16/94                    59 FR 59967
Final Action                    11/21/94                    59 FR 59967

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jon C. Rittgers, Acting Director, Northeast Region, 
NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930, 508 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AH35
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

754.  FINAL SPECIFICATIONS AND MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR 1995 
PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH FISHERY

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 663

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory action announces the 1995 fishery and 
management measures for the groundfish fishery off Washington, Oregon, 
and California. Specifications include levels of acceptable biological 
catch and harvest guidelines. The harvest guidelines are allocated 
between the limited entry and open-access fisheries. Management 
measures are primarily trip limits and trip frequencies designed to 
keep landings within the harvest guidelines, and to achieve goals and 
objective of the FMP.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       01/04/95                     60 FR 2331

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Stelle, Director, Northwest Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 7600 Sand Point Way NE., BIN C15700, Bldg. 1, Seattle, 
WA 98115-0070, 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AH50
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

755. REGULATION TO PROVIDE DISASTER RELIEF TO WEST COAST SALMON 
FISHERIES

CFR Citation:  None

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/07/94                    59 FR 46224

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Stelle, 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AG75
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

756. ENDANGERED FISH AND WILDLIFE; APPROACHING HUMPBACK WHALES IN 
HAWAIIAN WATERS

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 222.31

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/19/95                     60 FR 3775
Final Action Effective          01/19/95                     60 FR 3775

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jim Lecky, 310 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AB79


______________________________________________________________________


______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

[[Page 23199]]
757. TAKING AND IMPORTING OF MARINE MAMMALS: PROHIBITION ON SETTING 
ON ANY NORTHEASTERN OFFSHORE SPOTTED DOLPHIN

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216.24

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/20/94                    59 FR 52922
Final Action Effective          10/17/94

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Hilda Diaz-Soltero, 310 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AG33
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

758. DEFINITION OF ``INTERMEDIARY NATION''

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216.3; 50 CFR 216.24(e)(5)(xiv)

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/07/94                    59 FR 63062
Final Action Effective          12/07/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hilda Diaz-Soltero, 310 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AG42
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

759. DESIGNATED CRITICAL HABITAT; DEER CREEK SUMMER STEELHEAD

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 226

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Petition to list 
species under ESA has been 
denied.                         11/21/94                    59 FR 59981

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marta Nammack, 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AG44
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

760. DESIGNATED CRITICAL HABITAT; PACIFIC COHO SALMON

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Duplicate of RIN 0648-AG56      03/23/95

RIN: 0648-AG57
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

761. PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE MID-COLUMBIA 
RIVER SUMMER CHINOOK SALMON

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 226

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Petition to list 
species under ESA has been 
denied.                         09/23/94                    59 FR 48855

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marta Nammack, 301 713-2322

RIN: 0648-AH10
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

762.  PROHIBITION ON INTENTIONAL LETHAL TAKE OF MARINE 
MAMMALS IN COMMERCIAL FISHING OPERATIONS

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 229

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, September 30, 1995.

Abstract: The Marine Mammal Protection Act Amendments of 1994 
established a new section 118 for the Marine Mammal Protection Act. 
Among other things, section 118 prohibits the intentional lethal taking 
of marine mammals in the course of commercial fishing operations except 
where human life is threatened. The rule will implement the statutory 
provision.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/08/94                    59 FR 63324
Final Action                    02/01/95                     60 FR 6036
Final Action Effective          03/03/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dean Wilkinson, Marine Resource Management Specialist, 
Office of Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 
East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910, 301 713-2322

RIN: 0648-AH43
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

763. PROPOSED REGULATIONS FOR THE KEY LARGO NATIONAL MARINE 
SANCTUARY

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 929

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Combined with RIN 
0648-AD85                       04/14/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Lawless, 301 713-3125

RIN: 0648-AA33
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

764. PROPOSED REGULATIONS FOR THE LOOE KEY NATIONAL MARINE 
SANCTUARY

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 937

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Combined with RIN 
0648-AD85                       04/14/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Lawless, 301 713-3125

RIN: 0648-AB64
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

765. FINAL REGULATIONS FOR THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE 
SANCTUARY

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 940

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/19/93                    58 FR 53865
Final Action Effective          12/03/93                    58 FR 53865

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Lawless, 301 713-3125

RIN: 0648-AC94
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________

766. PROPOSED REGULATIONS FOR THE FLORIDA KEYS NATIONAL MARINE 
SANCTUARY

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 929

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Lawless, 301 713-3125

RIN: 0648-AD85


______________________________________________________________________


______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
______________________________________________________________________


[[Page 23200]]
767. TECHNICAL CONFORMING CHANGES TO EXISTING NOAA REGULATIONS TO 
IMPLEMENT 1990 REAUTHORIZATION OF THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 923; 15 CFR 926; 15 CFR 927; 15 CFR 931

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/31/94                    59 FR 27974
Final Action Effective          06/30/94                    59 FR 27974

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Vickie A. Allin, 301 713-3087

RIN: 0648-AE11



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
______________________________________________________________________


768. THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT 
PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 901 et seq

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: A new information infrastructure grant program called the 
Telecommunications and Information Infrastructure Assistance Program 
(TIIAP) was established within NTIA pursuant to The Departments of 
Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies 
Appropriations Act of 1994, P.L. 103-121, 107 Stat. 1175. 
Appropriations of $26 million were made for fiscal year 1994 to fund 
the planning and construction of telecommunications and information 
infrastructure grants under NTIA's existing grant authority. NTIA 
released public notice in the Federal Register announcing the 
availability of these funds on March 4, 1994. The TIIAP is part of the 
President's plan for telecommunications infrastructure development. 
Under the program, matching grants will enable State and local 
governments and nonprofit entities to help bring the capabilities of 
advanced telecommunications technologies to the public. A wide range of 
demonstrations will be funded that provide the basis for connecting 
schools, libraries, health care facilities, museums, and other social 
and community services with interactive data, voice, and video 
telecommunications capabilities. There is also (cont)

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Notice of FY 1994 Funding       03/04/94                    59 FR 10562
Notice of FY 1995 Funding       02/10/95                     60 FR 8156
NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: ABSTRACT CONT: pending authorization 
legislation in both the House (The Telecommunications and Information 
Infrastructure and Public Broadcasting Facilities Assistance Act of 
1993, H.R. 2639) and the Senate (The National Telecommunication and 
Information Administration Authorization Act of 1994, S. 1883) that 
would provide funding for future years for an information 
infrastructure grant program within NTIA. The proposed authorization 
would also narrow eligibility for the existing Public 
Telecommunications Facilities Program (PTFP) to public broadcasting 
entities. Nonbroadcast applicants, however, would be eligible to apply 
under the new information infrastructure grant program. Upon passage of 
such legislation, NTIA will take any necessary actions to conform 
current programs and regulations with the new statutory mandates, 
either through formal rulemaking or guidelines. NTIA has been 
appropriated $64 million for the TIIAP and $2.9 million for the PTFP 
for FY 1995. For FY 1996, requested appropriations are $100 million for 
the TIIAP and $8 million for the PTFP.

Agency Contact: Dr. Charles Rush, Associate Administrator, Office of 
Telecommunications & Info. Applications, Department of Commerce, 
National Telecommunications and Information Administration, Room 4096, 
14th & Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230, 202 482-5802

RIN: 0660-AA04



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
______________________________________________________________________


769. TRANSFER OF SPECTRUM FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO THE FCC

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 921, PL 103-66

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, February 10, 1995.
Final Report on Spectrum Reallocation due on February 10, 1995.

Abstract: The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 contains 
several provisions relating to reform of both Federal and private use 
of the electromagnetic spectrum. This reform includes authorization for 
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to use competitive bidding 
to assign radio licenses to private users, as well as reallocation of 
some spectrum currently used by the Federal Government to the FCC for 
licensing to private users. The reallocation will make more spectrum 
available for new technologies and services being developed by the 
private sector. As the agency responsible for managing use of the 
Federal Government's spectrum, NTIA will oversee the withdrawal of 
incumbent Federal users from frequencies to be reallocated. Costs may 
include displacement of incumbent Federal users and their relocation to 
different frequencies. Following its customary [[Page 23201]] practice, 
NTIA will address such spectrum issues at the Interdepartmental Radio 
Advisory Committee (IRAC), which will be given the opportunity to make 
a recommendation on these issues, although any final decision rests 
with the Secretary. Certain IRAC proposals and decisions are subject to 
public notice and comment pursuant to the National Telecommunications 
and Information Administration Organization Act, codified at 47 U.S.C. 
901 et seq. A preliminary report and request for comments on spectrum 
reallocation was issued on February 10, 1994. Comments were due on May 
11, 1994 and were submitted to the FCC for review.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/09/94                     59 FR 6005
NPRM Comment Period End         05/11/94


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Richard D. Parlow, Associate Administrator, Office of 
Spectrum Management, Department of Commerce, National 
Telecommunications and Information Administration, Room 4099, 14th & 
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230, 202 482-1850

RIN: 0660-AA05



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
______________________________________________________________________


770. REQUIRING PROOF OF COMPLIANCE WITH FCC LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

CFR Citation:  None

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Manual was revised 
February 10, 1994.              02/24/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William D. Gamble, 202 482-1850

RIN: 0660-AA08



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                             Prerule Stage
Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)
______________________________________________________________________

771. PATENT APPLICATION ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION RULES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  35 USC 6; 35 USC 1123

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1; 37 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office proposes to allow patent and trademark applicants 
the option of submitting their applications electronically. The 
proposed revisions to 37 CFR 1 and 2 would set out the procedures for 
filing patent and trademark applications in an electronic format.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/30/92                    57 FR 56537
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/01/93


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Stohl, Exec. Asst. to Asst. Secretary of 
Commerce and Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks, Department of 
Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Washington, DC 20231, 703 305-
8600

RIN: 0651-AA50
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                             Prerule Stage
Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)
______________________________________________________________________


772.  INTER PARTES REEXAMINATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  35 USC 6

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1.901 to 1.907; 37 CFR 1.909; 37 CFR 1.911; 37 
CFR 1.913; 37 CFR 1.915; 37 CFR 1.917; 37 CFR 1.919; 37 CFR 1.921; 37 
CFR 1.923

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Proposed rules establish procedures for the Commissioner to 
reexamine U.S. patents. The rules afford third parties opportunity for 
greater participation.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gerald A. Dost, Special Program Examiner, Department of 
Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Commissioner of Patents & 
Trademarks, Office of Petitions, Crystal Park 1, Rm. 520, 703 305-9282

RIN: 0651-AA79



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)
______________________________________________________________________

773. TRADEMARK PROCEDURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 1051 et seq

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 2.24; 37 CFR 2.85(e); 37 CFR 2.102(e); 37 CFR 
2.119; 37 CFR 2.146(d); 37 CFR 2.162(e); 37 CFR 2.183; 37 CFR 2.33; 37 
CFR 2.111(b); 37 CFR 2.80; 37 CFR 2.187; 37 CFR 2.189

Legal Deadline: None [[Page 23202]] 

Abstract: The proposed rule changes concern housekeeping changes to 
conform the rules to the Trademark Law Revision Act of 1988 and other 
miscellaneous changes.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lynne Beresford, Trademark Administrator, Department of 
Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Office of Asst. Commissioner for 
Trademarks, 2900 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202-3513, 703 308-8900

RIN: 0651-AA46
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)
______________________________________________________________________

774. CHANGES TO MAILING PROCEDURES

Priority:  Informational

Legal Authority:  35 USC 6

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1.1; 37 CFR 1.5; 37 CFR 1.8; 37 CFR 1.10

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Currently all letters and other communications intended for 
the Patent and Trademark Office must be addressed to ``Commissioner of 
Patents and Trademarks,'' Washington, DC 20231. The proposed rule 
change would require incoming mail to be addressed to specific box 
locations also.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeffrey V. Nase, Director, Office of Petitions, 
Department of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Commissioner of 
Patents and Trademarks, Washington, DC 20231, 703 305-9285

RIN: 0651-AA70
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)
______________________________________________________________________

775. CHANGES IN REQUIREMENTS FOR ADDRESSING TRADEMARK APPLICATIONS 
AND TRADEMARK-RELATED PAPERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  35 USC 6

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1.1; 37 CFR 1.8(a)(1); 37 CFR 1.10(b)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulation addresses the change of address for trademark-
related mail sent to the Patent and Trademark Office.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Notice of Change of Address     06/06/94                    59 FR 29275
NPRM                            10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lynne Beresford, Trademark Legal Administrator, 
Department of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Office of the 
Assistant Commissioner for Trademarks, 2900 Crystal Drive, Arlington, 
VA 22202-3315, 703 305-9464

RIN: 0651-AA73
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)
______________________________________________________________________

776. REVISION OF PATENT AND TRADEMARK FEES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  35 USC 41; 35 USC 111; 35 USC 6; 35 USC 376; 15 USC 
1051; 15 USC 1113; 15 USC 1123; PL 101-508; PL 102-204

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1.16; 37 CFR 1.17; 37 CFR 1.18; 37 CFR 1.19; 37 
CFR 1.20; 37 CFR 1.21; 37 CFR 1.26; 37 CFR 1.445; 37 CFR 1.482; 37 CFR 
1.492; 37 CFR 2.6

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) proposes to amend its 
rules of practice to revise patent statutory fees and most trademark 
fees to reflect fluctuations in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and 
other non-statutory patent fees to recover the average costs of 
providing the goods or services consistent with the Patent and 
Trademark Authorization Act of 1991 (Public Law 102-204).

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Kopson, Assistant Director, Office of Planning 
and Evaluation, Department of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, 
Washington, DC 20231, 703 305-8510

RIN: 0651-AA74
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)
______________________________________________________________________

777. EARLY PUBLICATION OF PATENT APPLICATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  35 USC 6

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Congress is considering legislation that would mandate early 
publication of pending patent applications, except those under secrecy 
order. Early publication will require printing some information about 
pending patent applications 18 months after the effective filing date 
of each patent application. This rulemaking implements that 
legislation.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Notice of Public Hearing and 
Request for Public Comments     12/12/94                    59 FR 63966


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rulemaking incorporates RIN 0651-AA62: 
Procedures for Amending Patent Applications.

Agency Contact: Stephen G. Kunin, Deputy Assistant Commissioner for 
Patent Policy and Projects, Department of Commerce, Patent and 
Trademark Office, Washington, DC 20231, 703 305-8850

RIN: 0651-AA75
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                       Proposed Rule Stage
Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)
______________________________________________________________________


778.  SIMPLIFICATION OF THE REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING THE 
FILING AND PROCESSING OF TRADEMARK APPLICATIONS, INTENT TO USE DOCUMENTS, 
AND PETITIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 1123; 35 USC 6

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1.1; 37 CFR 1.6; 37 CFR 1.10; 37 CFR 1.8; 37 CFR 
2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulatory changes will simplify the filing and 
processing of trademark applications, intent-to-use documents, and 
petitions by eliminating some of the nonstatutory requirements now 
imposed by the Patent and Trademark Office. The changes will permit 
applicants to [[Page 23203]] secure an application filing date more 
easily, to process their applications with fewer technical requirements 
and to clarify the process for petitions to the Commissioner. Many 
applicants now fail to receive a filing date or a trademark 
registration solely due to very technical requirements imposed by the 
Office. These requirements are not imposed by the Lanham Act.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lynne Beresford, Trademark Legal Administrator, 
Department of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, 2900 Crystal 
Drive, Arlington, VA 33303-2513, 703 308-8900

RIN: 0651-AA78



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)
______________________________________________________________________

779. PATENT TERM EXTENSION APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  35 USC 6; 35 USC 156

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1.740; 37 CFR 1.785

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulations pertaining to applications for patent term 
extension are proposed to be amended to clarify requirements for 
eligibility and filing.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/10/94                    59 FR 56015
NPRM Comment Period End         01/12/95                    59 FR 56015
Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen G. Kunin, Deputy Assistant Commissioner for 
Patent Policy and Projects, Department of Commerce, Patent and 
Trademark Office, Washington, DC 20231, 703 305-8850

RIN: 0651-AA52
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)
______________________________________________________________________

780. CROSS APPEALS IN PTO DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 500; 15 USC 1123; 35 USC 6; 35 USC 31; 35 USC 
32; 35 USC 41

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 10.155

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) proposes to allow cross 
appeals in PTO practitioner disciplinary proceedings and thereby 
eliminate the need to file contingent notices of appeals.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/21/93                    58 FR 38994
NPRM Comment Period End         08/20/93                    58 FR 38994
Second NPRM                     01/23/95                     60 FR 4395
NPRM Comment Period End         02/22/95                     60 FR 4395
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen L. Bovard, Director, Office of Enrollment and 
Discipline, Department of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Box 
OED, Washington, DC 20231, 703 308-5542

RIN: 0651-AA65
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)
______________________________________________________________________

781. ESTABLISHING PRIOR INVENTION TO OVERCOME CITED PATENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  35 USC 6

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1.131

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: When an application and a patent are owned by the same party 
and claim the same patentable invention as defined in rule 601(n), 
applicant and the Office are placed in a difficult position. Applicant 
cannot use a rule 131 affidavit to overcome the prior art effect of the 
35 USC 102(e) patent, and an interference is not normally declared by 
the Office between a pending application and a patent belonging to the 
same party. The amendment of rule 131 will permit applicant to overcome 
the prior art effect of the patent in these circumstances.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/30/94                    59 FR 49876
NPRM Comment Period End         12/01/94
Final Action                    06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen G. Kunin, Deputy Assistant Commissioner for 
Patent Policy and Projects, Department of Commerce, Patent and 
Trademark Office, Room 919, PK2, Washington, DC 20231, 703 305-8850

RIN: 0651-AA67
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)
______________________________________________________________________

782. PATENT APPEALS AND INTERFERENCE RULES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  35 USC 6; 35 USC 135

CFR Citation:  37 CFR I

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Patent and Trademark Office is proposing to amend rules 
relating to patent interference practice, particularly with regard to 
sanctions against a party, preliminary statements, preliminary motions, 
and taking testimony.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/03/94                    59 FR 50181
NPRM Comment Period End         11/30/94
Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Fred E. McKelvey, Chief Administrative Patent Judge, 
Department of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Box Interference, 
Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks, Washington, DC 20231, 703 603-
3336

RIN: 0651-AA71


______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)
______________________________________________________________________

[[Page 23204]]
783. REVISION OF PATENT COOPERATION TREATY PROVISIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 500; 35 USC 6; 35 USC 31; 35 USC 32; 35 USC 41; 
35 USC 376

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1.412; 37 CFR 1.421; 37 CFR 1.445; 37 CFR 10.9

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed regulations provide that if an international 
application submitted under the Patent Cooperation Treaty is improperly 
filed with the United States Receiving Office, it will, under certain 
circumstances, be transmitted to the International Bureau of the World 
Intellectual Property Organization acting as a Receiving Office. Such 
transmittal to the International Bureau occurs if a fee is paid and at 
least one applicant has indicated a residence or nationality in a PCT 
member country or has no residence or nationality indicated. (The 
proposal also provides that a person not registered to practice before 
the USPTO may practice before the U.S. International Searching and 
Preliminary Examining Authorities if that person has a right to 
practice before the International Bureau.)

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/30/94                    59 FR 33707
NPRM Comment Period End         08/29/94                    59 FR 33707
Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Pearson, PCT Legal Administrator, Department of 
Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Commissioner of Patents and 
Trademarks, Crystal Park II, Room 919, Washington, DC 20231, 703 308-
8900

RIN: 0651-AA72
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)
______________________________________________________________________


784.  CHANGES TO IMPLEMENT 20-YEAR PATENT TERM AND 
PROVISIONAL APPLICATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  35 USC 6

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1; 37 CFR 3

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, June 8, 1995.

Abstract: The rules would implement a change to the 17-year patent term 
from the date of issuance to a 20-year term from the date of filing as 
required by Public Law 103-465. The rules would also provide for a 
provisional application, which would permit U.S. inventors to file an 
initial application that would serve the same function as a foreign 
priority application for non-U.S. inventors.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/12/94                    59 FR 63951
NPRM Comment Period End         02/17/95                    59 FR 63951
Final Action                    04/00/95
Final Action Effective          06/08/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen G. Kunin, Deputy Assistant Commissioner for 
Patent Policy and Projects, Department of Commerce, Patent and 
Trademark Office, Washington, DC 20231, 703 305-8850

RIN: 0651-AA76



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)
______________________________________________________________________

785. CHANGES IN COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTINGS FILED IN PATENT 
APPLICATIONS

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1.96

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/14/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: J. Michael Thesz, 703 305-8813

RIN: 0651-AA58
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)
______________________________________________________________________

786. PROCEDURES FOR AMENDING PATENT APPLICATIONS

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1.121; 37 CFR 1.122; 37 CFR 1.124

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Merged with RIN 0651-AA75       01/18/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen G. Kunin, 703 305-8850

RIN: 0651-AA62
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)
______________________________________________________________________

787. CHANGES IN PATENT AND TRADEMARK ASSIGNMENT PRACTICE

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 3

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/14/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Rowe, 703 308-9743

RIN: 0651-AA64
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)
______________________________________________________________________


788.  UTILITY EXAMINATION GUIDELINES

Legal Authority:  35 USC 101

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Patent and Trademark Office is issuing guidelines to 
establish the policies and procedures to be followed by an Examiner 
when examining applications for compliance with the utility requirement 
of 35 USC 101. The guidelines also address issues that may arise during 
examination of applications claiming protection for inventions in the 
field of biotechnology and human therapy. The guidelines are 
accompanied by an overview of applicable legal precedent governing the 
utility requirement.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/03/95                       60 FR 97
NPRM Comment Period End         02/24/95                       60 FR 97
Withdrawn                       04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff Kushan, Off. of Legislation & International 
Affairs, [[Page 23205]] Department of Commerce, Patent and Trademark 
Office, Washington, DC 20231, 703 305-9300

RIN: 0651-AA77



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                             Prerule Stage
Technology Administration (TA)
______________________________________________________________________


789. PROMOTION OF PRIVATE SECTOR INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIPS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 1512; 15 USC 3710; 15 USC 205a

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 1160 subpart A

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: 15 CFR part 1160 subpart A will be reviewed to determine if 
it is consistent with existing technology policies relating to industry 
roadmaps.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Mark Bohannon, Chief Counsel for Technology 
Administration, Department of Commerce, Technology Administration, 
Washington, DC 20230, 202 482-1984

RIN: 0692-AA13



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Final Rule Stage
Technology Administration (TA)
______________________________________________________________________


790. RIGHTS TO INVENTIONS MADE BY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND SMALL 
BUSINESS FIRMS UNDER GOVERNMENT GRANTS, CONTRACTS AND COOPERATIVE 
AGREEMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  35 USC 206

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 401

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Under Secretary for Technology plans to allow electronic 
reporting of inventions.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Jon Paugh, Acting Director, Technology Competitiveness, 
Department of Commerce, Technology Administration, Washington, DC 
20230, 202 482-2100

RIN: 0692-AA14



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Technology Administration (TA)
______________________________________________________________________

791. LICENSING OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED INVENTIONS

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 404; 37 CFR 102

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/14/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jon Paugh, 202 482-2100

RIN: 0692-AA04
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Technology Administration (TA)
______________________________________________________________________


792. ADMINISTRATION OF A UNIFORM PATENT POLICY WITH RESPECT TO 
DOMESTIC RIGHTS IN INVENTIONS MADE BY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 501; 37 CFR 101

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/14/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jon Paugh, 202 482-2100

RIN: 0692-AA05


[[Page 23206]] 
______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                Completed/Longterm Actions
United States Travel and Tourism Administration (USTTA)
______________________________________________________________________


793. GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO 
COOPERATIVE TOURISM MARKETING PROGRAMS FOR INTERNATIONAL TOURISM TRADE 
DEVELOPMENT

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 1200

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen M. Cardran, 202 482-1904

RIN: 0644-AA02
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