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Part X





Department of the Interior





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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 THE INTERIOR (DOI)                                      
  
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Office of the Secretary

25 CFR Ch. I

30 CFR Chs. II and VII

36 CFR Ch. I

43 CFR Subtitle A, Chs. I and II

48 CFR Ch. 14

50 CFR Chs. I and IV

Semiannual Agenda of Rules Scheduled for Review or Development

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Interior.

ACTION: Semiannual agenda of rules scheduled for review or development.

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SUMMARY: This notice provides the semiannual agenda of rules scheduled 
for review or development between April 1995 and October 1995. An 
agenda is required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act and Executive 
Order 12866.

ADDRESSES: Unless otherwise indicated, all agency contacts are located 
at the Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: All comments and inquiries with regard 
to these rules should be directed to the appropriate agency contact. 
General comments relating to the agenda should be directed to the 
Office of Regulatory Affairs, Department of the Interior, at the 
address above or on 202-208-5271.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: With this publication, the Department 
satisfies the requirement of Executive Order 12866 that the Department 
publish an agenda of rules that have been issued or are expected to be 
issued and of currently effective rules that are scheduled for review.

    Simultaneously, the Department meets the requirement of the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) that an agenda be 
published in April and October of each year identifying rules that 
will have significant economic effects on a substantial number of 
small entities. Rules that will have such effects are specifically 
identified in the agenda.

    In addition, rules that were included in the Department's 
segment of The Regulatory Plan as published in the October 1994 
agenda are also specifically identified in this agenda.

Dated: March 6, 1995.

Juliette A. Falkner,

Acting Director, Office of Regulatory Affairs.

                   Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Proposed Rule Stage                   
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1548        Natural Resource Damage Assessments; Type A--Great Lakes Environments.................    1090-AA21 
1549        Natural Resource Damage Assessments; Type A--Coastal and Marine Environments..........    1090-AA23 
1550        Natural Resource Damage Assessments; Type B--Biennial Review..........................    1090-AA29 
1551        Principles of Ethical Conduct.........................................................    1090-AA38 
1552        Revised Statute 2477 Rights-of-Way....................................................    1090-AA44 
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                     Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Final Rule Stage                    
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1553        Protection for Products of Indian Art and Craftsmanship...............................    1090-AA45 
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                Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Completed/Longterm Actions               
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1554        Department of the Interior, New Restrictions on Lobbying..............................    1090-AA26 
1555        Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of                  
            Higher Education, Hospitals and Other Nonprofit Institutions..........................    1090-AA42 
1556        Natural Resource Damage Assessments; Type B--Nonuse Values............................    1090-AA43 
1557        Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and              
            Local Governments.....................................................................    1090-AA47 
1558        Administrative and Audit Requirements and Cost Principles for Assistance Programs.....    1090-AA48 
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                               Office of the Solicitor--Completed/Longterm Actions                              
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                                                                                                    Regulation  
 Sequence                                          Title                                            Identifier  
  Number                                                                                              Number    
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1559        Subpart E--Compulsory Process and Testimony of Employees............................     1092-AA09  
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                            Office for Equal Opportunity--Completed/Longterm Actions                            
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1560        Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs and Activities Receiving                
            or Benefiting From Federal Financial Assistance.......................................    1091-AA02 
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                               Office of Hearings and Appeals--Proposed Rule Stage                              
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1561        Rules Applicable in Indian Affairs Hearings and Appeals...............................    1094-AA38 
1562        Rules Applicable to Indian Affairs Hearings and Appeals...............................    1094-AA46 
1563        General Rules Applicable to Proceedings on Appeal Before the Interior Board of Indian               
            Appeals...............................................................................    1094-AA47 
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                                Office of Hearings and Appeals--Final Rule Stage                                
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1564        Rules Applicable in Indian Affairs Hearings and Appeals...............................    1094-AA39 
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                           Office of Hearings and Appeals--Completed/Longterm Actions                           
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1565        Special Rules Applicable to Surface Coal Mining Hearings and Appeals..................    1094-AA42 
1566        Notice of Interim Alternative Dispute Resolution and Opportunity for Comment..........    1094-AA45 
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                             United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Prerule Stage                             
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1567        Policy on Health Certification for Translocation/Release of Animals under Service                   
            Jurisdiction..........................................................................    1018-AC40 
1568        Migratory Bird Hunting................................................................    1018-AC79 
1569        National Wildlife Refuges: Addition of Areas Open to Hunting and Fishing..............    1018-AC81 
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                          United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Proposed Rule Stage                          
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1570        List of Migratory Birds...............................................................    1018-AB72 
1571        Release and Harvest of Captive-Bred Waterfowl.........................................    1018-AB77 
1572        Migratory Bird Hunting: Hunting Regulations for Restriction of Shotshell Length,                    
            Maximum Shot Size, and Nontoxic Shot Coatings.........................................    1018-AB80 
1573        Alaska Refuges Visitor Services.......................................................   1018-AC02  
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1574        Humane and Healthful Transport Regulations............................................    1018-AC08 
1575        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Critical Habitat for the Pecos Pupfish.    1018-AC18 
1576        Incidental Take Provisions for Endangered and Threatened Migratory Birds..............    1018-AC29 
1577        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Arabian Wolf...........................    1018-AC43 
1578        General Provisions and General Permit Procedures......................................    1018-AC57 
1579        Marine Mammal Protection Act Amendments of 1994.......................................    1018-AC68 
1580        Migratory Bird Hunting and Migratory Bird Permits.....................................    1018-AC69 
1581        Export Finding for Bobcats, Lynx, and River Otters Harvested in 1994 and Subsequent                 
            Seasons...............................................................................    1018-AC70 
1582        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Armored Snail..........................    1018-AC75 
1583        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Tropical Butterflies...................    1018-AC76 
1584        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Tropical Birds.........................    1018-AC77 
1585        Refuge-Specific Hunting and Fishing Regulations.......................................    1018-AC80 
1586        Seizure and Forfeiture Procedures.....................................................    1018-AC89 
1587        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Least Chub.............................    1018-AC91 
1588        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Holmgren's Milkvetch and Shem's                      
            Milkvetch.............................................................................    1018-AC92 
1589        Emergency Reclassification of the Snake River Spring/Summer Chinook Salmon............    1018-AC97 
1590        Revision of Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations, 50 CFR Part 20........................    1018-AD01 
1591        Addition of Cape May National Wildlife Refuge to Areas Open to Hunting in New Jersey..    1018-AD03 
1592        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Northern and Southern Populations of                 
            the Bog Turtle........................................................................    1018-AD05 
1593        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Brother's Island Tuatara...............    1018-AD06 
1594        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Reintroduction of a Nonessential                     
            Experimental Population of Mexican Wolves.............................................    1018-AD07 
1595        Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program, 1995-96 Hunting Season....................    1018-AD08 
1596        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: 5 California Plants and the Black                    
            Legless Lizard........................................................................    1018-AD09 
1597        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Three Southern Arizona Cienega Species.    1018-AD11 
1598        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Two San Francisco Marsh Plants.........    1018-AD14 
1599        Marine Mammal Protection Act..........................................................    1018-AD15 
1600        Marine Mammal Protection Act; Lethal Take for Human Protection........................    1018-AD16 
1601        Marine Mammal Protection Act; Importation of Marine Mammal Products are Personal                    
            Effects for Non-Commercial Cultural Exchanges.........................................    1018-AD17 
1602        Marine Mammal Protect Act; Unintentional Take of Marine Mammals by Harassment Only in               
            Activities Other Than Commercial Fishing..............................................    1018-AD18 
1603        Marine Mammal Protection Act; Measures to Safely Deter Marine Mammals, Including                    
            Threatened and Endangered Marine Mammals..............................................    1018-AD19 
1604        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Special Rule for the Northern Spotted                
            Owl...................................................................................    1018-AD20 
1605        Marine Mammals; Incidental Take During Specified Activities...........................    1018-AD21 
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                            United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Final Rule Stage                           
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1606        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.........................................    1018-AA85 
1607        Proposed Determination of Experimental Population Status for an Introduced Population               
            of Colorado Squawfish.................................................................    1018-AB09 
1608        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.........................................    1018-AB42 
1609        Importation, Exportation, and Transportation of Wildlife..............................    1018-AB49 
1610        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.........................................    1018-AB52 
1611        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.........................................    1018-AB56 
1612        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.........................................    1018-AB66 
1613        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.........................................    1018-AB73 
1614        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.........................................    1018-AB75 
1615        Eagle Permits.........................................................................    1018-AB81 
1616        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.........................................    1018-AB83 
1617        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.........................................    1018-AB88 
1618        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.........................................    1018-AB97 
1619        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Eight Vernal Pool Plants of the Central              
            Valley of California..................................................................    1018-AC00 
1620        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.........................................   1018-AC01  
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1621        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Revision of the Special Rule for                     
            Nonessential Experimental Populations of Red Wolves in North Carolina and Tennessee...    1018-AC03 
1622        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Three Puerto Rican Trees...............    1018-AC04 
1623        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Flat-Tailed Horned Lizard..............    1018-AC10 
1624        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: San Xavier Talussnail..................    1018-AC13 
1625        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the Loch Lomond                  
            Coyote Thistle........................................................................    1018-AC14 
1626        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Alaska Breeding Population of the                    
            Steller's Eiders......................................................................    1018-AC19 
1627        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Parish's Alkali Grass..................    1018-AC21 
1628        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Barton Springs Salamander..............    1018-AC22 
1629        Endangered Threatened Species: Sacramento Splittail...................................    1018-AC26 
1630        Reclassifications of Some Populations of Saltwater Crocodiles with Special Rule for                 
            Saltwater and Nile Crocodiles.........................................................    1018-AC30 
1631        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Two California Butterflies and a Snake.    1018-AC32 
1632        Marbeled Murrelet Critical Habitat Designation........................................    1018-AC33 
1633        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: California Red-Legged Frog.............    1018-AC34 
1634        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Spring Creek Bladderpod................    1018-AC42 
1635        Rights-of-Way Management on National Wildlife Refuges.................................    1018-AC45 
1636        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Five California Sierran Foothills                    
            Plants................................................................................    1018-AC47 
1637        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Reclassification of the Bald Eagle.....    1018-AC48 
1638        Closure of O'Malley River Area in Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska.............    1018-AC49 
1639        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Three California Insects...............    1018-AC50 
1640        Importation of Exotic Wild Birds to the United States; Amendment of Final Rule                      
            Implementing the Wild Bird Conservation Act of 1992...................................    1018-AC51 
1641        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Golden Paintbrush......................    1018-AC52 
1642        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Virgin Spinedace.......................    1018-AC53 
1643        Export of American Ginseng Harvested in 1994-1996.....................................    1018-AC55 
1644        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Delissea Undulata (No common name                    
            (NCN))................................................................................    1018-AC56 
1645        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Jaguar.................................    1018-AC61 
1646        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Arkansas River Shiner..................    1018-AC62 
1647        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Seven Freshwater Mussels from Alabama,               
            Florida, and Georgia..................................................................    1018-AC63 
1648        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Five Freshwater Mussels................    1018-AC64 
1649        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Two Plants From Southwestern California    1018-AC65 
1650        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Maguire Daisy..........................    1018-AC71 
1651        Export of American Alligators Taken in the 1995-97 Harvest Seasons....................    1018-AC72 
1652        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Eggert's Sunflower.....................    1018-AC74 
1653        Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora                     
            (CITES); Changes to the Appendices....................................................    1018-AC78 
1654        Seasons and Bag Limits for Subsistence Management Regulations.........................    1018-AC82 
1655        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: San Diego Fairy Shrimp.................    1018-AC83 
1656        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Two California Butterflies.............    1018-AC84 
1657        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl...........    1018-AC85 
1658        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Four Southwestern California Plants....    1018-AC88 
1659        Critical Habitat Designation for the Lost River and Shortnose Suckers.................    1018-AC90 
1660        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: 4 California Plants from Vernal Pools..    1018-AC96 
1661        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: 2 San Francisco Plants.................    1018-AC98 
1662        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: 10 Plants from the California Sierra                 
            Nevada Mountains Foothills............................................................    1018-AC99 
1663        Critical Habitat Designation for the Mexican Spotted Owl..............................    1018-AD02 
1664        Importation of Polar Bear Trophies Taken in Canada....................................    1018-AD04 
1665        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Critical Habitat Designation for the                 
            Western Snowy Plover..................................................................    1018-AD10 
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                       United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Completed/Longterm Actions                      
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1666        Captive-Bred Wildlife.................................................................    1018-AB10 
1667        The National Coastal Wetland Conservation Grant Program...............................    1018-AB68 
1668        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: 30 African Birds.......................    1018-AB84 
1669        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.........................................   1018-AB94  
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1670        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of Manatee Protection                  
            Areas in Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge, Florida..............................    1018-AB99 
1671        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.........................................    1018-AC09 
1672        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Small Whorled Pogonia, Reclassification    1018-AC11 
1673        Wild Bird Conservation Act, Part II...................................................    1018-AC15 
1674        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Rock Gnome Lichen......................    1018-AC23 
1675        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Spruce-Fir Moss Spider.................    1018-AC25 
1676        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Rock Cress.............................    1018-AC27 
1677        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Gesneria Pauciflora (No Common Name                  
            (NCN))................................................................................    1018-AC28 
1678        Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program............................................    1018-AC37 
1679        Removal of the Eastern North Pacific Populations of the Gray Whale From the List of                 
            Endangered Wildlife...................................................................    1018-AC38 
1680        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Saint Francis' Satyr Butterfly.........    1018-AC44 
1681        Prescription of Fishways Under Section 18 of the Federal Power Act....................    1018-AC46 
1682        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Intercross Progeny Policy and                        
            Definitions...........................................................................    1018-AC54 
1683        Addition of Two National Wildlife Refuges to the List of Open Area for Hunting and                  
            Pertinent Refuge--Specific Regulations................................................    1018-AC58 
1684        Refuge-Specific Hunting and Fishing Regulations.......................................    1018-AC59 
1685        Addition of Rock Lake National Wildlife Refuge to the List of Areas Open for Hunting                
            in North Dakota.......................................................................    1018-AC60 
1686        Migratory Bird Hunting; Bismuth-Tin Shot..............................................    1018-AC66 
1687        Clean Vessel Act National Pumpout Symbol..............................................    1018-AC67 
1688        Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation (Duck Stamp) Contest..........................    1018-AC73 
1689        Designation of a Nonessential Experimental Population of Gray Wolves..................    1018-AC86 
1690        Designation of Nonessential Experimental Population of Gray Wolves in Central Idaho                 
            and Southwest Montana.................................................................    1018-AC87 
1691        Opening of Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge to Sport Fishing.....................    1018-AC93 
1692        Reorganization and Republication of the List of Endangered and Threatened Plants......    1018-AC95 
1693        Addition of Bayou Cocodrie National Wildlife Refuge to Areas Open to Hunting in                     
            Louisiana.............................................................................    1018-AD00 
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                                   National Park Service--Proposed Rule Stage                                   
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1694        Minerals Management--Non-Federal Oil and Gas..........................................    1024-AB39 
1695        Glacier Bay: Vessel Management Plan/Regulations.......................................    1024-AC05 
1696        Penalty Provisions....................................................................    1024-AC06 
1697        Rock Climbing.........................................................................    1024-AC13 
1698        Yellowstone National Park--Special Revision...........................................    1024-AC18 
1699        Visitor Services Under Section 1307 of ANILCA.........................................    1024-AC19 
1700        Applicability and Resource Protection Revisions.......................................    1024-AC21 
1701        Oregon Caves National Monument: Special Regulations...................................    1024-AC26 
1702        Cape Lookout National Seashore: Special Regulations...................................    1024-AC29 
1703        Badlands National Park--Commercial Vehicles...........................................    1024-AC30 
1704        Shenandoah National Park: Backcountry and Fishing Regulations.........................    1024-AC33 
1705        Grand Teton National Park and John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway: Snowmobile                 
            and Snowplane Routes and Regulations..................................................    1024-AC34 
1706        Gettysburg National Military Park: One-Waying of Park Roads...........................    1024-AC35 
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                                     National Park Service--Final Rule Stage                                    
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1707        National Natural Landmarks Program....................................................    1024-AB96 
1708        Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska Fishing Regulations.................................    1024-AB99 
1709        Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act Implementation.................    1024-AC07 
1710        Glacier National Park Revision........................................................    1024-AC15 
1711        Glacier Bay: Regulation Applicability.................................................   1024-AC22  
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1712        The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties....    1024-AC24 
1713        Alaska; Hunting and Trapping Regulations..............................................    1024-AC25 
1714        Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore; Special Regulations................................    1024-AC28 
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                                National Park Service--Completed/Longterm Actions                               
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1715        Protection of Archaeological Resources; Uniform Regulations...........................    1024-AA51 
1716        Dry Tortugas National Park: Fishing; Boundary Adjustments.............................    1024-AA96 
1717        Everglades National Park: Mining and Fishing Regulations..............................    1024-AB10 
1718        Yellowstone National Park: Commercial Traffic on U.S. Highway 191 Within Yellowstone                
            National Park.........................................................................    1024-AB82 
1719        National Park Service Symbols: United States Park Police Insignia.....................    1024-AB94 
1720        Solid Waste Disposal Sites in Units of the National Park System.......................    1024-AB95 
1721        Rights-of-Way.........................................................................    1024-AC01 
1722        Sale and Distribution of Newspapers, Leaflets, and Pamphlets..........................    1024-AC14 
1723        Katmai National Park--Bear Management.................................................    1024-AC17 
1724        Grand Teton Backcountry Use...........................................................    1024-AC20 
1725        Voyageurs National Park: Aircraft Operations..........................................    1024-AC23 
1726        Conveyance of Freehold and Leasehold Interests........................................    1024-AC27 
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                                  Bureau of Indian Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage                                 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1727        Administration of the Higher Education Program........................................    1076-AA10 
1728        Operation and Maintenance of Irrigation Projects......................................    1076-AC53 
1729        Navajo Partitioned Lands Grazing Regulations..........................................    1076-AC81 
1730        Grants to Tribally Controlled Community Colleges and Navajo Community College.........    1076-AD08 
1731        Indian School Equalization Program....................................................    1076-AD09 
1732        Land Acquisitions for Tribes and Individual Indians...................................    1076-AD11 
1733        Leasing of Osage Reservation Lands in Oklahoma for Mining Except Oil and Gas..........    1076-AD12 
1734        Indian Tribal Justice Act.............................................................    1076-AD15 
1735        Special Education.....................................................................    1076-AD16 
1736        Indian Self-Determination Act Amendments of 1994......................................    1076-AD21 
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                                   Bureau of Indian Affairs--Final Rule Stage                                   
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1737        Administration of the Indian Adult Education Programs.................................    1076-AA15 
1738        Oil, Gas, Solid Mineral, and Geothermal Mineral Agreements............................    1076-AA82 
1739        Roads of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.................................................    1076-AB05 
1740        Financial Assistance and Social Services Program......................................    1076-AC13 
1741        General Forest Regulations............................................................    1076-AC44 
1742        Off Reservation Land Acquisitions for Indian Tribes...................................    1076-AC51 
1743        Sale of Forest Products, Red Lake Indian Reservation, Minnesota.......................    1076-AC75 
1744        Sale of Lumber and Other Forest Products Produced by Indian Enterprises From the                    
            Forests on Indian Reservations........................................................    1076-AC77 
1745        Indian Electric Power Utilities.......................................................    1076-AD03 
1746        Preference in Employment..............................................................    1076-AD05 
1747        Preservation of Antiquities...........................................................    1076-AD10 
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                              Bureau of Indian Affairs--Completed/Longterm Actions                              
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                                                                                                    Regulation  
 Sequence                                          Title                                            Identifier  
  Number                                                                                              Number    
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1748        Leasing and Permitting..............................................................     1076-AA29  
1749        Revised Procedures for Implementation of the Indian Self-Determination and Education                
            Assistance Act Amendments of 1988...................................................     1076-AC20  
1750        Minimum Academic Standards for the Basic Education of Indian Children and National                  
            Criteria for Dormitory Situations...................................................     1076-AC32  
1751        Education Facilities Construction...................................................     1076-AC49  
1752        Buy Indian Act Procedures for Contracting...........................................     1076-AC50  
1753        Individual Indian Monies............................................................     1076-AC65  
1754        Listing of Courts of Indian Offenses: Amendment.....................................     1076-AC78  
1755        Adult and Juvenile Detention, Holding, and Community Residential Standards for                      
            Facilities and Programs.............................................................     1076-AC80  
1756        Indian Monies, Proceeds of Labor (IMPL).............................................     1076-AC86  
1757        Business Practices on the Navajo, Hopi, and Zuni Reservations.......................     1076-AC87  
1758        Tribal Organization Under a Federal Statute.........................................     1076-AC88  
1759        Petitioning and Other Procedures for Tribes Reorganized Under Federal Statute and                   
            Other Organized Tribes..............................................................     1076-AC89  
1760        Family and Child Education Program (FACE)...........................................     1076-AC92  
1761        Resource Allocation Methodology for the Housing Assistance Program..................     1076-AD01  
1762        Irrigation Operation and Maintenance Rate Adjustment................................     1076-AD02  
1763        Range Regulations...................................................................     1076-AD04  
1764        Reindeer in Alaska..................................................................     1076-AD07  
1765        Tribal Self-Governance Program Selection Criteria...................................     1076-AD19  
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                                Minerals Management Service--Proposed Rule Stage                                
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1766        Payor Responsibilities................................................................    1010-AB45 
1767        Amendments to 30 CFR 250.67--Hydrogen Sulfide.........................................    1010-AB50 
1768        Revision of Requirements Governing Corporate Surety Bonds for Outer Continental Shelf               
            Leases................................................................................    1010-AB92 
1769        Revision of Authorized Bidding Systems for Leases in the Outer Continental Shelf......    1010-AB93 
1770        Transportation and Processing Allowances for Oil and Gas..............................    1010-AB94 
1771        Flaring or Venting Gas and Burning Liquid Hydrocarbons................................    1010-AB96 
1772        Gas Measurement and Commingling.......................................................    1010-AB97 
1773        Transportation and Washing Allowances for Coal........................................    1010-AC00 
1774        Royalties, Rentals, Bonuses, and Other Monies.........................................    1010-AC01 
1775        Valuation of Gas Production--Federal Leases...........................................    1010-AC02 
1776        Allowances for Transportation and Processing Costs Associated with Gas Valuation......    1010-AC06 
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                                  Minerals Management Service--Final Rule Stage                                 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1777        Safety Requirements Governing Production Platforms and Pipelines......................    1010-AB52 
1778        Response Plans for Facilities Seaward of the Coastline................................    1010-AB81 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                             Minerals Management Service--Completed/Longterm Actions                            
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1779        Regulations Governing Recoupment of Overpayments on Indian Leases.....................    1010-AB40 
1780        Extension of Time Period for Maintaining Records on Outer Continental Shelf Net Profit              
            Share Oil and Gas Leases..............................................................    1010-AB46 
1781        Valuation of Oil and Gas from Indian Leases...........................................    1010-AB57 
1782        Archaeological Surveys................................................................   1010-AB63  
                           [[Page 23415]]
                                                                                                                
1783        Limitations on Credit Adjustments Submitted by Lessees and Other Royalty Payors Under               
            Federal and Indian Mineral Leases.....................................................    1010-AB73 
1784        Collection of Royalties, Interest, and Other Amounts Due Under Federal and Indian                   
            Mineral Leases by Administrative Offset...............................................    1010-AB74 
1785        Amendment of Regulations Governing Assessments for Incorrect Reports..................    1010-AB82 
1786        Offsets, Recoupments, and Refunds of Excess Payments of Royalties, Rentals, Bonuses,                
            or Other Amounts Under Federal Offshore Mineral Leases................................    1010-AB90 
1787        Training of Lessee and Contractor Employees Engaged in Oil and Gas and Sulphur                      
            Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf.............................................    1010-AB99 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                       Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Prerule Stage                      
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1788        Affected Area (Haul Roads)............................................................    1029-AB76 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                    Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Proposed Rule Stage                   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1789        Coal Moisture.........................................................................    1029-AB78 
1790        Contemporaneous Reclamation...........................................................    1029-AB79 
1791        Prohibitions Under Section 522(e) of SMCRA............................................    1029-AB82 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                     Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Final Rule Stage                     
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1792        Definition and Criteria for Valid Existing Rights.....................................    1029-AB42 
1793        Applicant/Violator System Permit Information..........................................    1029-AB62 
1794        Basis for Coal Weight Determination...................................................    1029-AB68 
1795        Coal Remining.........................................................................    1029-AB74 
1796        Definition of Coal....................................................................    1029-AB75 
1797        Notification and Permit Processing....................................................    1029-AB80 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Completed/Longterm Actions                
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1798        Applicant/Violator System Procedures..................................................    1029-AB34 
1799        Permanent Regulatory Program; Performance Standards; Permanent and Temporary                        
            Impoundments..........................................................................    1029-AB40 
1800        Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Operations: Initial and Permanent Regulatory                    
            Programs; Abandoned Sites.............................................................    1029-AB60 
1801        Regulation of Indian Lands............................................................    1029-AB65 
1802        Subsidence............................................................................    1029-AB69 
1803        Abandoned Coal Refuse Sites...........................................................    1029-AB70 
1804        Abandoned Mine Land Grant Procedures..................................................    1029-AB72 
1805        Coal Formation Outcrop Fires..........................................................    1029-AB77 
1806        Arizona Federal Program...............................................................    1029-AB81 
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                           [[Page 23416]]
                                      Bureau of Reclamation--Prerule Stage                                      
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                                                                                                    Regulation  
 Sequence                                          Title                                            Identifier  
  Number                                                                                              Number    
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1807        Authorized Use of Reclamation Project Water.........................................     1006-AA35  
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                                   Bureau of Reclamation--Proposed Rule Stage                                   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1808        Acreage Limitation and Water Conservation.............................................    1006-AA32 
1809        Central Valley Project of California - Purposes, Uses, and Allocation of Water                      
            Supplies..............................................................................    1006-AA34 
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                                     Bureau of Reclamation--Final Rule Stage                                    
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1810        Revenues Management...................................................................    1006-AA30 
1811        Acreage Limitation Administrative Fees................................................    1006-AA33 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                Bureau of Reclamation--Completed/Longterm Actions                               
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1812        Regulations for Administering Entitlements to Colorado River Water in the Lower                     
            Colorado River Basin..................................................................    1006-AA24 
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                                 Bureau of Land Management--Proposed Rule Stage                                 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1813        Sales of Forest Products; General--Preparation for Sale...............................    1004-AB34 
1814        Leases, Permits, and Easements........................................................    1004-AB51 
1815        Management of Designated Wilderness Area..............................................    1004-AB69 
1816        Sales--Federal Land Policy and Management Act.........................................    1004-AB77 
1817        Onshore Oil and Gas Operations........................................................    1004-AC09 
1818        Tramroads and Logging Roads...........................................................    1004-AC24 
1819        Waiver, Suspension, or Reduction of Rental, Royalty, or Minimum Royalty...............    1004-AC26 
1820        Coalbed Methane Development...........................................................    1004-AC27 
1821        Law Enforcement--Criminal.............................................................    1004-AC30 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                   Bureau of Land Management--Final Rule Stage                                  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1822        Onshore Oil and Gas Operations; Special Provisions; Onshore Oil and Gas Order No. 5--               
            Measurement of Gas....................................................................    1004-AB22 
1823        Public Availability of Minerals Resources Information.................................    1004-AB55 
1824        Sales of Forest Products; Law Enforcement.............................................    1004-AB97 
1825        Administration of Rights-of-Way.......................................................    1004-AC12 
1826        Logical Mining Units: General; LMU Application Procedures; LMU Approval Criteria; LMU               
            Diligence; Administration of LMU Operations...........................................    1004-AC15 
1827        Onshore Oil and Gas Order No. 8, Well Workovers, Completions, and Abandonments........    1004-AC33 
1828        Fire Management.......................................................................    1004-AC36 
1829        Coal Management.......................................................................   1004-AC37  
                           [[Page 23417]]
                                                                                                                
1830        Public Law 167; Act of July 23, 1955 (Mining Claim Use and Occupancy).................    1004-AC39 
1831        Mining Claims Under the General Mining Laws (Bonding).................................    1004-AC40 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                              Bureau of Land Management--Completed/Longterm Actions                             
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1832        Management of Rights-of-Way Authorized by R.S. 2477...................................    1004-AB00 
1833        Drainage, Operations, and Leasing Obligations.........................................    1004-AB74 
1834        Onshore Oil and Gas Operations: Onshore Oil and Gas Order No. 4 --Measurement of Oil..    1004-AB80 
1835        Protection, Management, and Control of Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros............    1004-AB84 
1836        Conveyance of Federally Owned Mineral Interests.......................................    1004-AB86 
1837        Grazing Administration Exclusive of Alaska............................................    1004-AB89 
1838        Land Withdrawals......................................................................    1004-AB94 
1839        Disposal of Reserved Minerals Under the Stockraising Homestead Act....................    1004-AC19 
1840        Recreation and Public Purposes Act Conveyances; Conveyance of Federally Owned Minerals    1004-AC21 
1841        FAA Airport Grants and Airport Leases.................................................    1004-AC22 
1842        Segregation and Opening of Lands......................................................    1004-AC23 
1843        Onshore Oil and Gas Geophysical Exploration...........................................    1004-AC25 
1844        Delegation of Authority, Cooperative Agreements, and Contracts for Oil and Gas                      
            Inspections: General..................................................................    1004-AC28 
1845        Grazing Administration; Exclusive of Alaska; General..................................    1004-AC29 
1846        Onshore Oil and Gas Order No. 9, Waste Prevention and Use of Produced Oil and Gas for               
            Beneficial Purposes...................................................................    1004-AC31 
1847        Planning, Programming, and Budgeting..................................................    1004-AC32 
1848        Geothermal Resources Operations.......................................................    1004-AC34 
1849        Onshore Oil and Gas Order No. 1, Approval of Operations...............................    1004-AC35 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                  Office of the Secretary--Proposed Rule Stage                                  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1850        Transportation and Utility Systems In and Across, and Access Into, Conservation System              
            Units in Alaska.......................................................................    1093-AA07 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)
______________________________________________________________________

1548. NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS; TYPE A--GREAT LAKES 
ENVIRONMENTS

Priority:  Regulatory Plan

Legal Authority:  42 USC 9651(c) CERCLA

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 11

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, August 8, 1994. Final, Judicial, 
January 18, 1996.
Settlement agreement

Abstract: CERCLA and the Clean Water Act allow natural resource 
trustees to bring a claim against a potentially responsible party for 
resources that have been injured by a release of a hazardous substance 
or a discharge of oil. CERCLA calls for the promulgation of simplified 
``type A'' assessment procedures involving minimal fieldwork for use in 
cases of minor releases or discharges.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/22/89                    54 FR 39015
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/23/89                    54 FR 39015
NPRM                            08/08/94                    59 FR 40319
NPRM Comment Period End         07/07/95                     60 FR 7154
Final Action                    01/18/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Willie R. Taylor, Director, Office of Environmental 
Policy and Compliance, Department of the Interior, Assistant Secretary 
for Policy, Management and Budget, Room 2340 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240, 202 208-3891

RIN: 1090-AA21


______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)
______________________________________________________________________

[[Page 23418]]
1549. NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS; TYPE A--COASTAL AND 
MARINE ENVIRONMENTS

Priority:  Regulatory Plan

Legal Authority:  42 USC 9651(c) CERCLA

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 11

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, December 8, 1994. Final, Judicial, 
January 18, 1996.
Settlement agreement

Abstract: CERCLA and the Clean Water Act allow natural resource 
trustees to bring a claim against a potentially responsible party for 
resources that have been injured by a release of a hazardous substance 
or a discharge of oil. CERCLA calls for the promulgation of simplified 
``type A'' assessment procedures involving minimal fieldwork for use in 
cases of minor releases or discharges. In 1987, the Department issued a 
type A procedure for coastal and marine environments that incorporated 
a computer model capable of calculating damages based on a small number 
of user-supplied data inputs. CERCLA requires that assessment 
procedures be reviewed, and revised as appropriate, every two years. In 
1989, the Department began the biennial review of the type A procedure 
for coastal and marine environments. Subsequently, State of Colorado v. 
United States Department of the Interior, 880 F.2d 481 (D.C. Cir. 
1989), ordered the Department to revise the type A computer model to 
incorporate restoration costs as well as lost economic values.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/22/89                    54 FR 39015
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/23/89                    54 FR 39015
NPRM                            12/08/94                    59 FR 63300
NPRM Comment Period End         07/07/95                     60 FR 7155
Final Action                    01/18/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Willie R. Taylor, Director, Office of Environmental 
Policy and Compliance, Department of the Interior, Assistant Secretary 
for Policy, Management and Budget, Room 2340 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240, 202 208-3891

RIN: 1090-AA23
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)
______________________________________________________________________

1550. NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS; TYPE B--BIENNIAL REVIEW

Priority:  Regulatory Plan

Legal Authority:  42 USC 9651(c)

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: CERCLA and the Clean Water Act allow natural resource 
trustees to bring a claim against a potentially responsible party for 
resources that have been injured by a release of a hazardous substance 
or a discharge of oil. CERCLA requires that natural resource damage 
assessment regulations be promulgated and that the regulations be 
reviewed, and revised as appropriate, every two years. This rulemaking 
is the biennial review of the administrative process for conducting 
assessments as well as the site-specific ``type B'' procedures for 
determining injury and damages. This rulemaking will be closely 
coordinated with the natural resource damage assessment rulemaking 
being conducted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 
under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/19/94                    59 FR 52749
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/17/95                    59 FR 52749
NPRM                            03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Willie R. Taylor, Director, Office of Environmental 
Policy and Compliance, Department of the Interior, Assistant Secretary 
for Policy, Management and Budget, Room 2340, MIB, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washintton, DC 20240, 202 208-3891

RIN: 1090-AA29
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)
______________________________________________________________________

1551. PRINCIPLES OF ETHICAL CONDUCT

Priority:  Informational

Legal Authority:  5 USC 7301; 5 USC app (Ethics Reform Act of 1989); EO 
12731

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 3501

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE) has issued new 
standards of conduct regulations. The Department of the Interior (DOI) 
is preparing special conduct regulations (applies only to DOI 
employees) to supplement OGE's new standards of conduct. Interior's 
supplemental regulations, if approved by OGE, will be codified in 5 CFR 
Part 3501.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: On June 10, 1993, the Department published a 
final rule that removed portions of 43 CFR 20 that have been superseded 
by Standards of Conduct regulations issued by U.S. Office of Government 
Ethics(OGE). The remaining regulations in 43 CFR 20 are preserved until 
they can be recodified in 5 CFR 3501 on or before February 3, 1994. OGE 
recently extended this date until February 3, 1995. Draft proposed 
supplemental regulations have been submitted to OGE and it has agreed 
to extend the recodification deadline for the Department.

Agency Contact: Mason Tsai, Deputy Ethics Program Coordinator, 
Department of the Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management 
and Budget, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, 202 208-5916

RIN: 1090-AA38
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)
______________________________________________________________________


1552. REVISED STATUTE 2477 RIGHTS-OF-WAY

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1201; 43 USC 1732(b); 43 USC 1740; 43 USC 
1457; 43 USC 1782(c); 16 USC 668dd; 16 USC 460k-3; 16 USC 1 to 4

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 39

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would implement the Secretary of the 
Interior's June 1, 1993, recommendation to Congress that the Department 
promulgate regulations addressing rights-of-way pursuant to R.S. 2477 
across lands now administered by the Bureau of Land Management, the 
National Park Service, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. R.S. 
2477--a provision adopted in 1866 that granted a right-of-way for the 
construction of highways across public [[Page 23419]] land not reserved 
for public uses--was repealed in 1976, but valid existing rights-of-way 
were not terminated. This proposed rule is intended to clarify the 
meaning of the statute and provide a workable administrative process 
and standards for recognizing valid claims.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/01/94                    59 FR 39216
NPRM Comment Period End         08/01/95                     60 FR 4135
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Ron Montagna, Realty Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 202 452-7782

RIN: 1090-AA44



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)
______________________________________________________________________


1553. PROTECTION FOR PRODUCTS OF INDIAN ART AND CRAFTSMANSHIP

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 305a; PL 101-644 Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 
1990

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 309

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations carry out the enforcement provisions of PL 
101-644 to help ensure that American Indian and Alaska Native artists 
and craftspeople receive their fair share of the market by limiting 
unfair competition from products misrepresented as genuine Indian arts 
and crafts products.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/13/94                    59 FR 51908
NPRM Comment Period End         02/10/95                    59 FR 51908
Final Action                    07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Geoffrey E. Stamm, General Manager, Indian Arts and 
Crafts Board, Department of the Interior, Assistant Secretary for 
Policy, Management and Budget, 1849 C Street NW., Room 4004 MIB, 
Washington, DC 20240, 202 208-3773

RIN: 1090-AA45



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)
______________________________________________________________________

1554. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, NEW RESTRICTIONS ON LOBBYING

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 18

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

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: Dean A. Titcomb, 202 208-3433

RIN: 1090-AA26
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)
______________________________________________________________________

1555. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS 
WITH INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, HOSPITALS AND OTHER NONPROFIT 
INSTITUTIONS

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 12

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/05/95                    60 FR 17237
Final Action Effective          05/05/95                    60 FR 17237

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dean A. Titcomb, 202 208-3433

RIN: 1090-AA42
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)
______________________________________________________________________

1556. NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS; TYPE B--NONUSE VALUES

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 11

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/31/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Willie R. Taylor, 202 208-3891

RIN: 1090-AA43
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)
______________________________________________________________________

1557. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND 
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 12

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: 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: Dean A. Titcomb, 202 208-6431

RIN: 1090-AA47


______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)
______________________________________________________________________


[[Page 23420]]
1558.  ADMINISTRATIVE AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS AND COST 
PRINCIPLES FOR ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 31 USC 7501; 41 USC 701 et seq; PL 103-
332, sec 307; PL 103-316, sec 501; EO 12549; EO 12674; EO 12731; OMB 
Circular A-102; OMB Circular A-110; OMB Circular A-128; OMB Circular A-
133

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 12

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, September 30, 1995.
Provisions are based on statutory requirements governing the award of 
assistance with appropriated funds for FY 1995.

Abstract: This final rule is in response to the ``Department of the 
Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1995'' and the Energy 
and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1995.'' Section 307(a) of PL 
103-332 required that no funds made available in the Act may be 
expended by an entity unless the entity agrees that in expending the 
funds it will comply with the ``Buy American Act.'' Section 501 of PL 
103-316 only states that it is the sense of Congress that to the 
greatest extent practicable all equipment and products purchased with 
funds made available in the Act should be American-made. The Department 
is taking the position that Congressional intent was different for 
awards made by the Bureau of Reclamation. As such, only the provisions 
in the regulation addressing the sense of Congress (sec 12.700) and the 
notice requirements (sec 12.710) will apply to awards made by the 
Bureau of Reclamation using appropriated funds for FY 1995.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/20/94                    59 FR 65499
Final Action Effective          12/20/94                    59 FR 65499

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Dean A. Titcomb, Chief, Acquisition and Assistance 
Division, Department of the Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, 
Management and Budget, 202 208-6431

RIN: 1090-AA48
BILLING CODE 4310-RK-F



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Office of the Solicitor (OSOL)
______________________________________________________________________


1559. SUBPART E--COMPULSORY PROCESS AND TESTIMONY OF EMPLOYEES

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2.80

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/31/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peg Romanik, 202 208-5216

RIN: 1092-AA09
BILLING CODE 4310-17-F



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Office for Equal Opportunity (OEO)
______________________________________________________________________


1560. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS 
AND ACTIVITIES RECEIVING OR BENEFITING FROM FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 17

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/31/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Melvin C. Fowler, 202 208-3455

RIN: 1091-AA02
BILLING CODE 4310-RE-F



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA)
______________________________________________________________________

1561. RULES APPLICABLE IN INDIAN AFFAIRS HEARINGS AND APPEALS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 96-274; PL 97-459; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 4.300; 43 CFR 4.301; 43 CFR 4.302; 43 CFR 4.303; 
43 CFR 4.304; 43 CFR 4.305; 43 CFR 4.306; 43 CFR 4.307; 43 CFR 4.308

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency proposes to amend its regulations in 43 CFR 4.300 
through 4.308 relating to Tribal Purchase of Interests Under Special 
Statutes in order to provide standard procedures for implementation of 
two recent statutes expanding tribal purchase rights and escheat 
requirements, namely, Pub. L. 96-274, applicable to the Standing Rock 
Sioux Reservation in North and South Dakota, and Pub. L. 97-459, 
applicable to the Devils Lake Sioux Reservation of North Dakota. The 
Department's current regulations in 43 CFR 4.300 through 4.308 apply to 
the Yakima, Warm Springs and Nez Perce Reservations. The proposed 
amendments to these regulations will incorporate provisions necessary 
for consideration of cases arising under the two statutes cited above.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal [[Page 23421]] 

Agency Contact: Barry E. Hill, Director, Department of the Interior, 
Office of Hearings and Appeals, 4015 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 
22203, 703 235-3810

RIN: 1094-AA38
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA)
______________________________________________________________________

1562. RULES APPLICABLE TO INDIAN AFFAIRS HEARINGS AND APPEALS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  36 Stat 855, as amended; 36 Stat 856, as amended; 38 
Stat 586; 42 Stat 1185, as amended; 56 Stat 1021 et seq; RS 463; RS 
465; 5 USC 301; 25 USC 2; 25 USC 9; 25 USC 372; 25 USC 373; 25 USC 374; 
25 USC 373a; 25 USC 373b; ...

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 4.208; 43 CFR 4.210(b); 43 CFR 4.241(a); 43 CFR 
4.242(d)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency proposes to amend and update its regulations 
pertaining to the hearing and disposition of Indian probate cases by: 
(1) allowing, under 4.208, the renunciation of a probate interest by a 
beneficiary as young as 18 years instead of the current 21 years; (2) 
amending the period under 4.210(b) within which the BIA Superintendent 
may file with the Administrative Law Judge all records relevant to an 
Indian deceased and his property to 120 days from the receipt of the 
notice of death from the current 90 days; (3) amending the address 
under 4.241(a) for the filing of a petition for rehearing to the 
Administrative Law Judge from the current BIA Superintendent; and (4) 
clarifying under 4.242(d) that and estate may be reopened at a time 
beyond 3 years after the date of the original final decision in the 
estate at the instance of a petition by a BIA official or of the 
Administrative Law Judge's own motion.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barry E. Hill, Director, Department of the Interior, 
Office of Hearings and Appeals, 4015 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 
22203, 703 235-3810

RIN: 1094-AA46
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA)
______________________________________________________________________


1563. GENERAL RULES APPLICABLE TO PROCEEDINGS ON APPEAL BEFORE THE 
INTERIOR BOARD OF INDIAN APPEALS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  36 Stat 855, as amended; 36 Stat 856, as amended; 38 
Stat 586; 42 Stat 1185, as amended; 56 Stat 1021 et seq; RS 463; RS 
465; 5 USC 301; 25 USC 2; 25 USC 9; 25 USC 372; 25 USC 373; 25 USC 374; 
25 USC 373a; 25 USC 373b

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 4.310 to 4.340

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency proposes to amend and update its regulations in 
order to clarify and streamline procedures for appealing to the 
Interior Board of Indian Appeals from decisions issued in Indian 
probate matters, decisions issued under authority of 25 CFR chapter I, 
and such other decisions in Indian matters as may be referred to the 
Board. Experience working with the present regulations has shown them 
to be confusing. In addition, some of the Board's regulations are out-
of-date and do not address areas of jurisdiction, such as Osage will 
contests, that have been delegated to the Board by the Secretary of the 
Interior. Regulatory guidance is also needed for appeals that have 
specific procedural rules as part of the program regulations, such as 
tribal acknowledgements.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kathryn A. Lynn, Chief Administrative Judge, Board of 
Indian Appeals, Department of the Interior, Office of Hearings and 
Appeals, 4015 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22203, 703 235-3816

RIN: 1094-AA47



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA)
______________________________________________________________________


1564. RULES APPLICABLE IN INDIAN AFFAIRS HEARINGS AND APPEALS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  36 Stat 855, as amended; 38 Stat 586; 42 Stat 1185, 
as amended; 56 Stat 1021 to 1022; RS 463; RS 465; 5 USC 301; 25 USC 2; 
25 USC 9; 25 USC 372; 25 USC 373; 25 USC 373a; 25 USC 373b; 25 USC 374

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 4.207; 43 CFR 4.242; 43 CFR 4.274

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The agency proposes: (1) Amendment of 4.207 to permit 
acceptance of compromise settlements in probate of estates of Indians 
who died owning property in trust or restricted status when all parties 
are advised of all facts and are cognizant of effect of the compromise 
on their rights, and where no family member is coerced into the 
agreement. Such settlements are already provided for in disputed cases; 
(2) amendment of 4.242 to require petitioner for reopening of an estate 
which has been closed more than 3 years to show due diligence in 
pursuing the claim. This will place in the regulation case law 
developed over the past 18 years; (3) amendment of 4.274 by adding a 
new paragraph (c) for allowance of immediate payment of claims where 
appropriate for better conservation of assets of the estate, and a new 
paragraph (d) to permit partial distribution of an estate to provide 
funds for the maintenance of the family where the ultimate distribution 
is unlikely to be disputed.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/06/90                    55 FR 36669
NPRM Comment Period End         10/09/90                    55 FR 36669
Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barry E. Hill, Director, Department of the Interior, 
Office of Hearings and Appeals, 4015 [[Page 23422]] Wilson Boulevard, 
Arlington, VA 22203, 703 235-3810

RIN: 1094-AA39



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA)
______________________________________________________________________

1565. SPECIAL RULES APPLICABLE TO SURFACE COAL MINING HEARINGS AND 
APPEALS

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 4.1307(c); 30 CFR 773.20(c)(3); 30 CFR 
773.20(c)(4); 30 CFR 773.21(c)

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/28/94                    59 FR 54356
Final Action Effective          11/28/94                    59 FR 54356

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Will A. Irwin, 703 235-3750

RIN: 1094-AA42
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA)
______________________________________________________________________


1566. NOTICE OF INTERIM ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND 
OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMENT

CFR Citation:  None

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/31/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barry E. Hill, 703 235-3810

RIN: 1094-AA45
BILLING CODE 4310-79-F



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                         Prerule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1567. POLICY ON HEALTH CERTIFICATION FOR TRANSLOCATION/RELEASE OF 
ANIMALS UNDER SERVICE JURISDICTION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 703 to 711; 16 USC 1531 to 1543; 16 USC 1361 
to 1407; 16 USC 669

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 21; 50 CFR 22; 50 CFR 80; 50 CFR 17; 50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: There is considerable concern about the potential disease 
threat posed by translocations/releases to the wild of animals which do 
not currently require health certification. The Service is proposing to 
establish an agency policy requiring health certification for 
translocation/release of all warm-blooded vertebrates under its 
jurisdiction.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Additional Information: The Service has issued a separate notice of 
intent in the Federal Register on June 1, 1993, announcing the review 
of all aspects of the regulations pertaining to the release and harvest 
of captive-reared mallards. The comments and suggestions received 
suggested ways of alleviating potential conflicts and resolving 
management problems associated with captive-reared mallard release 
programs may well suggest a wildlife health certification policy as a 
means of addressing some of these problems.

Agency Contact: Paul R. Schmidt, Chief, Office of Migratory Bird 
Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS -634 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-1714

RIN: 1018-AC40
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                         Prerule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1568. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 703 to 711

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service annually publishes a series of documents 
establishing migratory bird hunting regulations for the current hunting 
season. This annual process consists of proposed frameworks providing 
outside limits for dates and hours of shooting, as well as bag and 
possession limits; final frameworks for hunting seasons from which 
States may select regulations; and final rules approving such State 
selections.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM for Tribal Frameworks and 
Proposals                       03/24/95                    60 FR 15642
ANPRM                           04/00/95
NPRM                            07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Additional Information: Small entities likely to be affected by these 
rules include some sporting goods stores, hardware stores, motels and 
hotels, restaurants, clothing stores, boat and marine equipment stores, 
gasoline stations, private hunting clubs, land overs' leasing hunting 
rights, and mail order houses selling hunting equipment and supplies. 
Originally scheduled: April 1985.

Agency Contact: Paul R. Schmidt, Chief, Office of Migratory Bird 
Managment Office, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, MS -634 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240, 703 358-1714

RIN: 1018-AC79


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                         Prerule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________


[[Page 23423]]
1569. NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES: ADDITION OF AREAS OPEN TO HUNTING 
AND FISHING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 16 USC 460k; 16 USC 664; 16 USC 668dd; 16 
USC 715i

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: National wildlife refuges are generally closed to hunting or 
fishing until specifically opened by rulemaking.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Shallenberger, Chief, Division of Refuges, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
MS-670 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, 703 
358-1744

RIN: 1018-AC81



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1570. LIST OF MIGRATORY BIRDS

Priority:  Informational

Legal Authority:  16 USC 704; 16 USC 712

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 10.13

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The List of Migratory Birds found at 50 CFR 10.13 is being 
revised to (1) bring the list into conformity with generally accepted 
taxonomy and nomenclature--English (common) and scientific names, as 
reflected in four published supplements to the 6th (1983) edition of 
the American Ornithologists' Union Checklist of North American Birds; 
and (2) add species that are of regular occurrence in the United States 
that are not included on the current list.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul R. Schmidt, Chief, Office of Migratory Bird 
Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS - 634 Arlington Square, Washington, DC 20240, 703 358-1714

RIN: 1018-AB72
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1571. RELEASE AND HARVEST OF CAPTIVE-BRED WATERFOWL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 701 to 711

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 21.13; 50 CFR 21.14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service is currently reviewing the regulations governing 
the release and harvest of captive-bred waterfowl on State-licensed 
shooting preserves. Considerable concern has been generated about these 
activities and their effects on the harvest and well-being of wild 
populations. The possibility for introduction of diseases into wild 
populations remains a serious concern. Current activities may be in 
conflict with prohibitions against live decoys (20.21f), and baiting 
(20.21i). After completing its review, the Service may propose to 
revise these regulations.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/01/93                    58 FR 31247
ANPRM Comment Period End        08/02/93                    58 FR 31247
NPRM                            04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Paul R. Schmidt, Chief, Office of Migratory Bird 
Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS - 634 Arlington Square, Washington, DC 20240, 703 358-1838

RIN: 1018-AB77
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1572. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING: HUNTING REGULATIONS FOR RESTRICTION 
OF SHOTSHELL LENGTH, MAXIMUM SHOT SIZE, AND NONTOXIC SHOT COATINGS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 703 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Before the passage of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), 
there were no restrictions on firearms or ammunition used in the taking 
of migratory birds. The MBTA gave rise to regulations that required 
shotguns used in the sport hunting of migratory birds to be not larger 
than 10 gauge. Recently, there has been a trend toward long shotshells, 
which defeats the intent of the present regulatory restriction to limit 
firepower to reduce crippling and unretrieved harvest of migratory 
birds. The 10 gauge 3 1/2 inch shotshell now in use has a larger 
payload than the 8-gauge, 3-inch shotshell outlawed for use earlier in 
this century. The intent is to limit shotshell length to the current 
maximum (3 1/2) to stop market competition for ever longer shells and 
to eliminate any waste of migratory gamebird resources that added shell 
length would induce. (cont)

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/30/93                    58 FR 35332
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/28/93                    58 FR 35332
NPRM                            04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: ABSTRACT CONT: Further, size ``F'' shot has 
been determined to be nonlethal on geese beyond 55 yards due to 
inadequate pattern density. This results in unacceptable crippling 
loss. The intent is to restrict the maximum shot size for hunting 
migratory birds to size ``T,'' the largest size tested that has 
exhibited acceptable performance. Also, although the Service has a 
policy regarding regulating anti-corrosive coatings of steel shot to 
ensure nontoxicity, the policy has not been codified. The Service will 
seek public comment on its regulation of shot coatings to prevent 
inadvertent toxicity problems [[Page 23424]] for waterfowl and other 
migratory birds.

Agency Contact: Keith Morehouse, Staff Specialist, Office of Migratory 
Bird Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, MS-634, Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240, 703 358-1773

RIN: 1018-AB80
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1573. ALASKA REFUGES VISITOR SERVICES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 460(k) et seq; 44 USC 3501 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 36

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service will propose regulations to implement section 
1307 of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA). 
These regulations are needed to establish procedures for selecting and 
authorizing persons to provide visitor services, except guided sport 
fishing and hunting activities, on national wildlife refuges in Alaska. 
Such regulations are intended to ensure proper and uniform guidance on 
providing the preferences required by ANILCA in the solicitation, 
selection, and authorization of persons or Native Corporations to 
provide visitor services on refuge lands in Alaska, when such services 
must be limited to a level below the demand.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Richard S. Pospahala, Office of Subsistence Management, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
1011 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99503, 907 786-3467

RIN: 1018-AC02
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1574. HUMANE AND HEALTHFUL TRANSPORT REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 42; 15 USC 3371 to 3378

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to amend the regulations found in 50 CFR 
Subpart J. The current Humane and Healthful Transport regulations cover 
birds and mammals only. The statute requires regulations for all 
animals and regulations must be promulgated for reptiles, amphibians, 
and fish.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Susan Lieberman, CITES Policy Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS - 432 
Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, 703 358-2093

RIN: 1018-AC08
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1575. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: CRITICAL 
HABITAT FOR THE PECOS PUPFISH

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be proposed that will determine the 
appropriate status for the Pecos pupfish and identify critical habitat.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS-452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC18
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1576. INCIDENTAL TAKE PROVISIONS FOR ENDANGERED AND THREATENED 
MIGRATORY BIRDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 65-186; 16 USC 703 to 704; 16 USC 712; 16 USC 1531 
to 1543

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service will establish a regulatory process for the 
authorization of the incidental taking of endangered or threatened 
migratory birds subject to the provisions of the Migratory Bird Treaty 
Act (MBTA). The proposed regulations would modify the existing 
regulations of the MBTA to authorize incidental take by deferring to 
the incidental take procedures. This provision will apply only to those 
species that are designated both as migratory birds and as endangered 
or threatened.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Paul Schmidt, Chief, Office of Migratory Bird 
Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS -635 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC29
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1577. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: ARABIAN WOLF

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed which will list, reclassify, or 
delist, as appropriate, the Arabian wolf under the Endangered Species 
Act. Where prudent, critical habitat will be identified for the 
species. Such actions are taken upon determination that the 
[[Page 23425]] species is endangered, threatened, or neither, and are 
based solely on the biological information available to the Department.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Division of Endangered Species, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 
-452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, 703 
358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC43
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1578. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND GENERAL PERMIT PROCEDURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 10; 50 CFR 13; 50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to amend 50 CFR part 13 which provides 
uniform permit procedures relating to the application, issuance, 
renewal, suspension, revocation and general administration of Service 
permits. The Service's criteria for suspension and revocation of 
permits and its review procedures will also be revised. Permit fee 
rates are amended to increase rates for the cost of processing certain 
permits. This change is necessary in order to recover a larger 
percentage of the cost of processing the permits. Several new permit 
fee exemptions will be added.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Frank Shoemaker, Division of Law Enforcement, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 
500 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, 703 358-
1949

RIN: 1018-AC57
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1579. MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1994

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 103-238

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 13; 50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, January 1, 1995.

Abstract: The Service will develop regulations that will implement the 
Marine Mammal Protection Act Amendments of 1994. Permit issuance 
criteria will be established for the importation of polar bear parts 
(other than internal organs) taken in sport hunts in Canada, including 
polar bears taken but not imported prior to the date of enactment of 
the Marine Mammal Protection Act amendments. Subsequent rules will 
provide permitting criteria and/or procedures for activities which 
impact upon marine mammals, including the taking of a marine mammal by 
harassment in the course of scientific research, the use of marine 
mammals for public display, scientific research or enhancement, and for 
the implementation of take reduction plans. Such rules may be developed 
jointly by the Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine 
Fisheries Service, Department of Commerce.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Margaret Tieger, Acting Chief, Branch of Permits, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 
-420 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, 703 
358-2104

RIN: 1018-AC68
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1580. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING AND MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 703 to 711; 16 USC 712; 16 USC 742(a) to 742 
(d); 16 USC 742(e) to 742 (j)

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 20; 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In November 1991, the Service began a review of its 
regulations on migratory bird hunting and migratory bird permits. In a 
notice published in the Federal Register on December 1, 1993, (58 FR 
63488) the issues were described and needed changes and possible 
alternatives were discussed. That notice also provided additional 
information that would facilitate public comment on the regulations 
being reviewed. The Service will develop regulations that will clarify 
the regulations in 50 CFR Parts 20 and 21 that are perceived by many 
individuals to be unclear, update any outdated information, and correct 
any technical errors.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Frank S. Shoemaker, Jr., Special Agent in Charge, 
Division of Law Enforcement, Department of the Interior, United States 
Fish and Wildlife Service, P.O. Box 3247, Arlington, VA 22203-3247, 703 
358-1949

RIN: 1018-AC69
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1581. EXPORT FINDING FOR BOBCATS, LYNX, AND RIVER OTTERS HARVESTED 
IN 1994 AND SUBSEQUENT SEASONS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service will develop regulations that will add several 
states and/or tribes to the list of approved export programs for 
bobcat, lynx and/or river otter.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Marshall Jones, Chief, Office of Management Authority, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
MS- 420 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, 703 
358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC70


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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

[[Page 23426]]
1582. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: ARMORED SNAIL

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will determine the 
appropriate status for the Armored snail under the Endangered Species 
Act. Where prudent, critical habitat will be identified. This snail is 
known from only two creeks in the Limestone Creek drainage in Limestone 
County, Alabama.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS -452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC75
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
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1583. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: TROPICAL 
BUTTERFLIES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: The Service will develop regulations that will determine the 
appropriate status for up to 27 species of tropical butterflies.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS -452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC76
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
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1584. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: TROPICAL BIRDS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will determine the 
appropriate status for up to 38 species of tropical birds.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS -452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC77
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
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1585. REFUGE-SPECIFIC HUNTING AND FISHING REGULATIONS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  16 USC 460k; 16 USC 668dd

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service will review annually, and prior to each hunting 
season, may amend hunting regulations for specific national wildlife 
refuges.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Shallenberger, Chief, Division of Refuge 
Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS -670 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-1744

RIN: 1018-AC80
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
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1586. SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE PROCEDURES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 4222 to 4241; 16 USC 4901 to 4916; 18 USC 42

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 12

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to amend regulations in 50 CFR part 12 
that establish procedures relating to property seized or subject to 
administrative forfeiture under various laws enforced by the Service. 
This revision is intended to provide uniform guidance for the bonded 
release, appraisement, administrative proceeding, petition for 
remission, and disposal of items subject to forfeiture. Also these 
revisions are intended to provide for greater consistency of Service 
seizure and forfeiture procedures with those of the U.S. Customs 
Service.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Frank S. Shoemaker, Jr., Special Agent in Charge, 
Branch of Investigations, Department of the Interior, United States 
Fish and Wildlife Service, P.O. Box 3247, Arlington, VA 22203-3247, 703 
358-1949

RIN: 1018-AC89
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1587.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: LEAST 
CHUB

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend that rulemaking [[Page 23427]] for six months) on a 
proposed listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will determine the 
appropriate status for the Least chub under the Endangered Species Act.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS 452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC91
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1588.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: 
HOLMGREN'S MILKVETCH AND SHEM'S MILKVETCH

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend that rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will determine the 
appropriate status for two plants--Holmgren's milkvetch and Shem's 
milkvetch--under the Endangered Species Act.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS 452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC92
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1589.  EMERGENCY RECLASSIFICATION OF THE SNAKE RIVER 
SPRING/SUMMER CHINOOK SALMON

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service is reclassifying the Snake River spring/summer 
chinook salmon and the Snake River fall chinook salmon from threatened 
to endangered under the emergency provisions of the Endangered Species 
Act. This action reflects a determination by the National Marine 
Fisheries Service, Department of Commerce, which has jurisdiction for 
these species, that the species warrant emergency reclassification 
based on a projected decline in adult Snake River salmon abundance. 
This determination by the National Marine Fisheries Service was 
published in the Federal Register on August 18, 1994.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              11/02/94                    59 FR 54840
NPRM                            09/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Additional Information: During the 240 days this emergency rule is in 
effect, National Marine Fisheries Service will initiate and complete a 
rulemaking (with public comment period) to extend the reclassification 
of Snake River spring/summer and fall chinook salmon to endangered 
status under the Act until such time as reclassification or delisting 
is warranted. The action of the Fish and Wildlife Service to amend the 
List in accordance with the determination by NMFS is nondiscretionary.

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS 452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC97
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1590.  REVISION OF MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING REGULATIONS, 50 
CFR PART 20

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 703 to 711; 16 USC 712; 16 USC 742a to 742d; 
16 USC 742e to 742j

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to revise and update regulations 
governing migratory bird hunting. Changes will be proposed that will 
clarify and include all the specific prohibitions in Part 20 to apply 
to migratory game hunting during closed and open hunting seasons.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: John J. Doggett, Chief, Division of Law Enforcement, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 
500 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, 703 358-
1949

RIN: 1018-AD01
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1591.  ADDITION OF CAPE MAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE TO 
AREAS OPEN TO HUNTING IN NEW JERSEY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 16 USC 460k; 16 USC 664; 16 USC 668dd; 16 
USC 715i

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to add Cape May National Wildlife Refuge 
to the list of areas open for big game (white-tailed deer) hunting in 
New Jersey along with pertinent refuge-specific regulations for such 
activities. This rule is necessary because national wildlife refuges 
are closed until opened by rulemaking.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None [[Page 23428]] 

Agency Contact: Robert Shallenberger, Chief, Division of Refuges, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 
670 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, 703 358-
1744

RIN: 1018-AD03
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1592.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: 
NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN POPULATIONS OF THE BOG TURTLE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will determine the 
appropriate status for the northern population (ranges from New York to 
Maryland) of the bog turtle, and the southern population (ranges from 
southwestern Virginia to northern Georgia) as endangered due to 
similarity of appearance. This action is being taken because of 
constriction of the species' range, the declining size of remaining 
populations, and illegal collection. Critical habitat is not being 
proposed at this time.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS 452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AD05
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1593.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: 
BROTHER'S ISLAND TUATARA

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed to determine the status for the 
reptile, Brother's Island tuatara. This reptile is known only from 
North Brother's Island in Cook Strait, New Zealand. Although legally 
covered by an endangered classification, this species previously was 
considered part of the related and more widespread tuatara (Sphenodon 
punctatus). Both species are threatened by various factors (excessive 
human hunting) especially predation from introduced rats.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/26/95                     60 FR 5159
NPRM Comment Period End         04/26/95                     60 FR 5159
Final Action                    01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS 452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AD06
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1594.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: 
REINTRODUCTION OF A NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF MEXICAN 
WOLVES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations will be developed designating a nonessential 
experimental population of mexican wolves, three family groups per year 
for five years, into the Blue Range Area (Arizona) primary wolf 
recovery zone and allow population expansion into secondary wolf 
recovery zones in the Apache and Gila National Forests in New Mexico.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS 452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AD07
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1595.  MIGRATORY BIRD HARVEST INFORMATION PROGRAM, 1995-96 
HUNTING SEASON

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  16 USC 703 to 711

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to amend the Migratory Bird Harvest 
Information Program to add Louisiana, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Oregon, 
Pennsylvania, and Texas (beginning with the 1995-96 hunting season) to 
the list of participating states and implement some additional 
modifications to the program. Hunters will be required to have evidence 
of current participation in the program on their person while hunting 
migratory game birds in participating states. The purpose of the 
cooperative program is to obtain a nationwide sample frame of migratory 
bird hunters on an annual basis from which representative samples of 
hunters will be selected and asked to participate in voluntary harvest 
surveys.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/15/95                    60 FR 14194
NPRM Comment Period End         04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Schmidt, Chief, Office of Migratory Bird 
Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS 634 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-1714

RIN: 1018-AD08


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

[[Page 23429]]
1596.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: 5 
CALIFORNIA PLANTS AND THE BLACK LEGLESS LIZARD

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will determine the 
appropriate status for five plants--Coastal dunes milk-vetch, Yadon's 
piperia, Hickman's potentilla, Monterey clovers, Gowen cypress, and the 
Black legless lizards--under the Endangered Species Act. Critical 
habitat is not being proposed at this time.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS 452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AD09
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1597.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: THREE 
SOUTHERN ARIZONA CIENEGA SPECIES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will determine the 
appropriate status for three Arizona cienega plant species: Canela 
Hills ladies'-tresses (without critical habitat), Huachuca water umbel 
and Sonora tiger salamander, with critical habitat, under the 
Endangered Species Act. These species are located in three counties in 
southern Arizona and northern Sonora, Mexico.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/03/95                    60 FR 16836
NPRM Comment Period End         06/02/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS 452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AD11
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1598.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: TWO 
SAN FRANCISCO MARSH PLANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will determine the 
appropriate status for two San Francisco marsh plants, Suisun thistle 
and Soft bird's-beak, under the Endangered Species Act. These two 
species are restricted to either salt or brackish marshes within the 
greater San Francisco Bay area in northern California.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS 452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AD14
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1599.  MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service's definition of authentic Native articles of 
handicrafts and clothing must be revised to reflect a 1991 Alaska 
District Court ruling upheld on appeal in 1992, that Alaskan Natives 
may create and sell handicrafts and clothing made from sea otters. This 
regulatory action would effect this necessary change.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Robert Peoples, Acting Chief, Division of Fish and 
Wildlife Management Assistance, Department of the Interior, United 
States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 840 Arlington Square, 1849 C 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, 703 358-1718

RIN: 1018-AD15
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1600.  MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT; LETHAL TAKE FOR HUMAN 
PROTECTION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 101(c) of the Marine Mammal Protection Act as amended 
in April 1994, allows lethal take of marine mammals for human health 
and safety. The Secretary may seize and dispose of any carcass so 
taken. This regulatory action proposes to implement this statutory 
provision.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Robert Peoples, Acting Chief, Division of Fish and 
Wildlife Management Assistance, [[Page 23430]] Department of the 
Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 840 Arlington 
Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, 703 358-1718

RIN: 1018-AD16
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1601.  MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT; IMPORTATION OF MARINE 
MAMMAL PRODUCTS ARE PERSONAL EFFECTS FOR NON-COMMERCIAL CULTURAL 
EXCHANGES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Marine Mammal Protection Act as amended, eases import 
restrictions on marine mammal products if such products are personal 
effect items or for non-commercial cultural exchanges. This regulatory 
action would implement this statutory provision.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Robert Peoples, Acting Chief, Division of Fish and 
Wildlife Management Assistance, Department of the Interior, United 
States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 840 Arlington Square, 1849 C 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, 703 358-1718

RIN: 1018-AD17
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1602.  MARINE MAMMAL PROTECT ACT; UNINTENTIONAL TAKE OF 
MARINE MAMMALS BY HARASSMENT ONLY IN ACTIVITIES OTHER THAN COMMERCIAL 
FISHING

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Marine Mammal Protection Act as amended in April 1994, 
authorizes the Secretary to allow U.S. citizens to incidentally, 
unintentionally take small numbers of marine mammals by harassment only 
for periods up to one year during specified activities other than 
commercial fishing. This regulatory action would implement this 
statutory provision.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Robert Peoples, Acting Chief, Division of Fish and 
Wildlife Management Assistance, Department of the Interior, United 
States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 840 Arlington Square, 1849 C 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, 703 358-1718

RIN: 1018-AD18
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1603.  MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT; MEASURES TO SAFELY 
DETER MARINE MAMMALS, INCLUDING THREATENED AND ENDANGERED MARINE MAMMALS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Marine Mammal Act as amended in April 1994, requires the 
Service to develop a list of guidelines to safely deter marine mammals 
for which the Service has statutory management responsibility, 
including threatened and endangered species. Such measures of 
deterrence are for use in protecting: (1) fishing gear or catch; (2) 
private property; (3) personal human safety, or (4) public property. 
This regulatory action would implement these statutory provisions.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Robert Peoples, Acting Chief, Division of Fish and 
Wildlife Management Assistance, Department of the Interior, United 
States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 840 Arlington Square, 1849 C 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, 703 358-1718

RIN: 1018-AD19
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
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1604.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
SPECIAL RULE FOR THE NORTHERN SPOTTED OWL

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service will propose a section 4(d) rule for the northern 
spotted owl under the Endangered Species Act that will define the 
conditions under which incidental take of the species through habitat 
modification would not be a violation of Section 9 of the Act. An 
environmental impact statement is also being prepared, and will be 
available for review concurrent with the proposed rule.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS 452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AD20
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
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1605.  MARINE MAMMALS; INCIDENTAL TAKE DURING SPECIFIED 
ACTIVITIES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, June 15, 1995.

Abstract: Provisions contained in 50 CFR 18.122 require that the Fish 
and Wildlife Service develop and begin implementing a polar bear 
habitat conservation strategy by June 15, 1995 for Beaufort Sea 
incidental take regulations found at 50 CFR 18, Subpart J, to remain in 
effect for an additional 42 months after June 15, [[Page 23431]] 1995. 
The revised regulations will enable the United States to enhance its 
implementation of the ecosystem protection provisions of the Marine 
Mammal Protection Act and the 1973 International Agreement on the 
conservation of polar bears.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/17/95                    60 FR 14408
NPRM Comment Period End         05/16/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Robert Peoples, Acting Chief, Fish and Wildlife 
Management Assistance, Department of the Interior, United States Fish 
and Wildlife Service, MS 840 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240, 703 358-1718

RIN: 1018-AD21



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1606. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 to 1543

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than one year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed to list, reclassify, or delist 
certain species of wildlife and plants as endangered or threatened 
species. When prudent, critical habitat will also be identified.

Timetable:

Inyo brown towhee (critical habitat)  NPRM 08/03/87 (52 FR 
28787)  Final Action 00/00/00

Inyo brown towhee (listing)  NPRM 11/23/84 (49 FR 46174)  Final Action 
08/03/87 (52 FR 28717)

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Additional Information: Originally scheduled: April 1985.

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS 452 Arlington Square, Washington, DC 20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AA85
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1607. PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION STATUS FOR 
AN INTRODUCED POPULATION OF COLORADO SQUAWFISH

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to introduce Colorado squawfish 
(Ptychocheilus lucius) into the lower Colorado River in Arizona and to 
determine the population to be ``nonessential experimental'' population 
according to section 10(j) of the Endangered Species Act. The Service 
will propose a special rule to allow take in accordance with State law. 
In the past, Colorado squawfish were more widespread in the State of 
Arizona, occurring in several river drainages. This action is being 
taken in an effort to establish an additional population within the 
species' historic range.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/26/87                    52 FR 32143
NPRM Comment Period End         10/26/87                    52 FR 32143
Final Action                    05/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS - 452 Arlington Square, Washington DC 20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AB09
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1608. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed which would list, reclassify, 
or delist, as appropriate, certain species of fish, wildlife, and 
plants under the Endangered Species Act, and where prudent, would 
identify critical habitat for endangered and threatened species. Such 
actions are taken upon determination that species are endangered, 
threatened, or neither, and are based solely on the biological 
information available to the Department.

Timetable:

Argali sheep  NPRM 04/27/93 (58 FR 25595)  NPRM (Reopening of Comment 
Period) 03/21/94 (59 FR 13302)  Final Action 00/00/00

Saltwater crocodile in Australia  NPRM 09/27/90 (55 FR 39489)  Final 
Action 00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS-452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AB42
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1609. IMPORTATION, EXPORTATION, AND TRANSPORTATION OF WILDLIFE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 3371 et seq; 16 USC 1532 et seq; 16 USC 1382; 
16 USC 703 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service will amend 50 CFR 14 to permit the use of the 
U.S. [[Page 23432]] Customs Service's Automated Commercial System (ACS) 
for the declaration and clearance of importations and exportation of 
wildlife.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/14/94                    59 FR 47212
NPRM (Reopening of Comment 
Period)                         11/15/94                    59 FR 58811
NPRM Comment Period End         12/15/94                    59 FR 58811
NPRM (Supplemental)             03/23/95                    60 FR 15277
Final Action                    06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: The ACS system is being tested in several ports 
of entry. The Service will amend 50 CFR 14 when the system is fully 
implemented by the Customs Service.

Agency Contact: John Doggett, Chief, Division of Law Enforcement, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
MS-500, Arlington Square, Washington, DC 20240, 703 358-1949

RIN: 1018-AB49
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1610. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than one year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed which would list, reclassify, 
or delist, as appropriate, certain species of fish, wildlife, and 
plants under the Endangered Species Act, and where prudent, would 
identify critical habitat for endangered and threatened species. Such 
actions are taken upon determination that species are endangered, 
threatened or neither, and are based solely on the biological 
information available to the Department.

Timetable:

Indus River dolphin  NPRM 01/14/91 (56 FR 1464)  NPRM (Reopening of 
Comment Period) 10/07/91 (56 FR 50550)  Final Action 00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS-452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AB52
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1611. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed which would list, reclassify, 
or delist, as appropriate, certain species of fish, wildlife, and 
plants under the Endangered Species Act, and where prudent, would 
identify critical habitat for endangered and threatened species. Such 
actions are taken upon determination that species are endangered, 
threatened, or neither, and are based solely on the biological 
information available to the Department.

Timetable:

Guam bridled white-eye, critical habitat  NPRM 06/14/91 (56 FR 
27485)  NPRM (Reopening of Comment Period) 06/12/92 (57 FR 25007)  NPRM 
(Reopening of Comment Period) 03/01/93 (58 FR 11821)  Final Action 00/
00/00

Guam broadbill, critical habitat  NPRM 06/14/91 (56 FR 27485)  NPRM 
(Reopening of Comment Period) 06/12/92 (57 FR 25007)  NPRM (Reopening 
of Comment Period) 03/01/93 (58 FR 11821)  Final Action 00/00/00

Guam Micronesian kingfisher, critical habitat  NPRM 06/14/91 (56 FR 
27485)  NPRM (Reopening of Comment Period) 06/12/92 (57 FR 25007)  NPRM 
(Reopening of Comment Period) 03/01/93 (58 FR 11821)  Final Action 00/
00/00

Little Mariana fruit bat, critical habitat  NPRM 06/14/91 (56 FR 
27485)  NPRM (Reopening of Comment Period) 06/12/92 (57 FR 25007)  NPRM 
(Reopening of Comment Period) 03/01/93 (58 FR 11821)  Final Action 00/
00/00

Mariana crow, critical habitat  NPRM 06/14/91 (56 FR 27485)  NPRM 
(Reopening of Comment Period) 06/12/92 (57 FR 25007)  NPRM (Reopening 
of Comment Period) 03/01/93 (58 FR 11821)  Final Action 00/00/00

Mariana fruit bat, critical habitat  NPRM 06/14/91 (56 FR 27485)  NPRM 
(Reopening of Comment Period) 06/12/92 (57 FR 25007)  NPRM (Reopening 
of Comment Period) 03/01/93 (58 FR 11821)  Final Action 00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS-452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AB56
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1612. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed which would list, reclassify, 
or delist, as appropriate, certain species of fish, wildlife, and 
plants under the Endangered Species Act, and where prudent, would 
identify critical habitat for endangered and threatened species. Such 
actions are taken upon determination that species are endangered, 
threatened, or neither, and are based solely on the biological 
[[Page 23433]] information available to the Department.

Timetable:

Addax antelope  NPRM 11/05/91 (56 FR 56491)  NPRM (Reopening of Comment 
Period) 06/08/92 (57 FR 24220)  Final Action 00/00/00

Dama gazelle  NPRM 11/05/91 (56 FR 56491)  NPRM (Reopening of Comment 
Period) 06/08/92 (57 FR 24220)  Final Action 00/00/00

Delta smelt, critical habitat  NPRM 01/06/94 (59 FR 852)  Final Action 
12/10/94 (59 FR 65256)

Goliath frog  NPRM 09/12/91 (56 FR 46397)  NPRM (Reopening of Comment 
Period) 07/24/94 (59 FR 36737)  NPRM (Reopening of Comment Period) 10/
25/94 (59 FR 53628)  Final Action 12/08/94 (59 FR 63261)

Ohio emerald dragonfly  Final Action 10/00/95  NPRM 00/00/00

Oryx antelope  NPRM 11/05/91 (56 FR 56491)  NPRM (Reopening of Comment 
Period) 06/08/92 (57 FR 24220)  Final Action 00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS - 452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AB66
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1613. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory. Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed which would list, reclassify, 
or delist, as appropriate, certain species of fish, wildlife, and 
plants under the Endangered Species Act, and where prudent, would 
identify critical habitat for endangered and threatened species. Such 
actions are taken upon determination that species are endangered, 
threatened, or neither, and are based solely on the biological 
information available to the Department.

Timetable:

Alabama sturgeon  NPRM 06/15/93 (58 FR 33148)  NPRM (Reopening of 
Comment Period) 10/25/93 (58 FR 55036)  NPRM (Reopening of Comment 
Period) 01/04/94 (59 FR 288)  NPRM (Reopening of Comment Period) 09/15/
94 (59 FR 47294)  NPRM (Withdrawal) 12/15/94 (59 FR 64794)

Ben Lomond spineflower  NPRM 10/24/91 (56 FR 55107)  Final Action 02/
04/94 (59 FR 5499)

California sea-blite  NPRM 12/23/91 (56 FR 66400)  Final Action 12/15/
94 (59 FR 64613)

Chorro Creek bog  NPRM 12/23/91 (56 FR 66400)  NPRM (Reopening of 
Comment Period) 06/08/92 (57 FR 24221)  Final Action 12/15/94 (59 FR 
64613)

Cushenberry buckwheat  NPRM 11/19/91 (56 FR 58332)  NPRM (Reopening of 
Comment Period) 05/26/92 (57 FR 21933)  Final Action 08/24/94 (59 FR 
43652)

Giant garter snake  NPRM 12/27/91 (56 FR 67046)  NPRM (Reopening of 
Comment Period) 05/26/92 (57 FR 21933)  NPRM (Reopening of Comment 
Period) 12/18/92 (57 FR 60161)  Final Action 10/20/93 (58 FR 43043)

Indian Knob mountainbalm  NPRM 12/23/91 (56 FR 66400)  NPRM (Reopening 
of Comment Period) 06/08/92 (57 FR 24221)  Final Action 12/15/94 (59 FR 
64613)

Morro manzanita  NPRM 12/23/91 (56 FR 66400)  NPRM (Reopening of 
Comment Period) 06/08/92 (57 FR 24221)  Final Action 12/15/94 (59 FR 
64613)

Morro shoulderband snail  NPRM 12/23/91 (56 FR 66400)  NPRM (Reopening 
of Comment Period) 06/08/92 (57 FR 24221)  Final Action 12/15/94 (59 FR 
64613)

Oregon chub  NPRM 11/19/91 (56 FR 58348)  Final Action 10/18/93 (58 FR 
53800)

Peninsular bighorn sheep  NPRM 05/08/92 (57 FR 19837)  Final Action 00/
00/00

Pismo clarkia  NPRM 12/23/91 (56 FR 66400)  NPRM (Reopening of Comment 
Period) 06/08/92 (57 FR 24221)  Final Action 12/15/94 (59 FR 64613)

Santa Cruz wallflower  NPRM 10/24/91 (56 FR 55107)  NPRM (Reopening of 
Comment Period) 05/26/92 (57 FR 21933)  Final Action 00/00/00

Scott's Valley spineflower  NPRM 10/24/91 (56 FR 55107)  NPRM 
(Reopening of Comment Period) 05/26/92 (57 FR 21933)  Final Action 00/
00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS-452, Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AB73
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1614. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed which would list, reclassify, 
or delist, as appropriate, certain species of fish, wildlife, and 
plants under the Endangered Species Act, and where prudent, would 
identify critical habitat for endangered and threatened species. Such 
actions are taken upon determination that species are endangered, 
threatened, or neither, and are based solely on the biological 
information available to the Department.

Timetable:

California linderiella  NPRM 05/08/92 (57 FR 19856)  NPRM (Reopening of 
Comment Period) 08/13/92 (57 FR 36380)  FINAL ACTION (Withdrawal) 09/
19/94 (59 FR 48154)

Clubshell mussel  NPRM 06/18/92 (57 FR 27203)  Final Action 00/00/00

Coachella Valley milk-vetch  NPRM 05/08/92 (57 FR 19844)  Final Action 
00/00/00

Fish Slough milk-vetch  NPRM 05/08/92 (57 FR 19844)  Final Action 00/
00/00 [[Page 23434]] 

Lane Mountain milk-vetch  NPRM 05/08/92 (57 FR 19844)  Final Action 00/
00/00

Northern copperbelly water snake  NPRM 08/19/93 (58 FR 43860)  Final 
Action 00/00/00

Northern riffleshell mussel  NPRM 06/18/92 (57 FR 27203)  Final Action 
00/00/00

Peirson's milk-vetch  NPRM 05/08/92 (57 FR 19844)  Final Action 00/00/
00

Shining milk-vetch  NPRM 05/08/92 (57 FR 19844)  Final Action 00/00/00

Sodaville milk-vetch  NPRM 05/08/92 (57 FR 19844)  Final Action 00/00/
00

Triple-ribbed milk-vetch  NPRM 05/08/92 (57 FR 19844)  Final Action 00/
00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS - 452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AB75
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1615. EAGLE PERMITS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 668

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 22

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Presently, the taking, possession, and transportation of bald 
or golden eagles, or their parts, nests, or eggs for the religious use 
of Native Americans is a permitted activity. The Service proposes to 
revise 50 CFR 22.22 to provide an import or export mechanism for eagle 
feathers legally possessed by Native Americans.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/16/94                    59 FR 30892
NPRM Comment Period End         08/15/94                    59 FR 30892
Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Thomas L. Striegler, Deputy Chief, Division of Law 
Enforcement, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, MS 550 - Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240, 703 358-1949

RIN: 1018-AB81
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1616. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed which would list, reclassify, 
or delist, as appropriate, certain species of fish, wildlife, and 
plants under the Endangered Species Act, and where prudent, would 
identify critical habitat for endangered and threatened species. Such 
actions are taken upon determination that species are endangered, 
threatened, or neither, and are based solely on the biological 
information available to the Department.

Timetable:

(PR) Calyptranthes thomasiana (No Common Name (NCN)  NPRM 01/05/93 (58 
FR 339)  Final Action 02/18/94 (59 FR 8138)

(PR) Myrcia paganii (NCN)  NPRM 01/05/93 (58 FR 339)  Final Action 02/
18/94 (59 FR 8138)

(PR) Thelypteris inabonensis (NCN)  NPRM 07/02/93 (58 FR 35887)  Final 
Action 00/00/00

(PR) Thelypteris verecunda (NCN)  NPRM 07/02/93 (58 FR 35887)  Final 
Action 00/00/00

(PR) Thelypteris yaucoensis (NCN)  NPRM 07/02/93 (58 FR 35887)  Final 
Action 00/00/00

Arizona willow  NPRM 11/20/92 (57 FR 54747)  Withdrawal 04/00/95

Kodachrome pepper-grass  NPRM 11/03/92 (57 FR 49671)  NPRM (Withdrawal) 
10/06/93 (58 FR 52058)  Final Action (Withdrawal) 10/00/95

Pamakani  NPRM 03/25/93 (58 FR 16164)  Final Action 09/30/94 (59 FR 
4980)

Water howellia  NPRM 04/16/93 (58 FR 19795)  Final Action 07/14/94 (59 
FR 35860)

Western lily  NPRM 10/26/92 (57 FR 48495)  Final Action 08/17/94 (59 FR 
42171)

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS-452, Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AB83
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1617. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed which would list, reclassify, 
or delist, as appropriate, certain species of fish, wildlife, and 
plants under the Endangered Species Act, and where prudent, would 
identify critical habitat for endangered and threatened species. Such 
actions are taken upon determination that species are endangered, 
threatened, or neither, and are based solely on the biological 
information available to the Department.

Timetable:

(Nihoa) Amaranthus brownii (NCN)  NPRM 03/24/93 (58 FR 15828)  Final 
Action 00/00/00

(Nihoa) Loulu  NPRM 03/24/93 (58 FR 15828)  Final Action 00/00/00

(Nihoa) Schiedea verticillata (NCN)  NPRM 02/24/93 (58 FR 15828)  Final 
Action 00/00/00

(Niihau) Wahane  NPRM 12/17/92 (57 FR 59970)  Final Action 00/00/00

(Oahu) Diellia unisora (No common name (NCN))  NPRM 12/14/92 (57 FR 
59066)  Final Action 06/27/94 (59 FR 32932)

(Oahu) Gouania vitifolia (NCN)  NPRM 12/14/92 (57 FR 59066)  Final 
Action 06/27/94 (59 FR 32932)

(Oahu) Haha  NPRM 12/14/92 (57 FR 59066)  Final Action 06/27/94 (59 FR 
32932)

Bidens cuneata, delisting  NPRM 07/07/93 (58 FR 36387)  Final Action 
00/00/00

Braunton's milk-vetch  NPRM 11/30/92 (57 FR 56541)  Final Action 00/00/
00 [[Page 23435]] 

Conejo dudleya  NPRM 11/30/92 (57 FR 56541)  Final Action 00/00/00

Coyote ceanothus  NPRM 12/14/92 (57 FR 59053)  Final Action 02/03/95 
(60 FR 6671)

Eastern gray kangaroo (delisting)  NPRM 01/21/93 (58 FR 5341)  Final 
Action 03/09/95 (60 FR 12887)

Fountain thistle  NPRM 12/14/92 (57 FR 59053)  Final Action 02/03/95 
(60 FR 6671)

Hartweg's golden sunburst  NPRM 11/30/92 (57 FR 56549)  Final Action 
00/00/00

Hawaiian hawk  NPRM 08/05/93 (58 FR 41684)  Final Action 00/00/00

Lyon's pentachaeta  NPRM 11/30/92 (57 FR 56541)  Final Action 00/00/00

Marcescent dudleya  NPRM 11/30/92 (57 FR 56541)  Final Action 00/00/00

Marin dwarf-flax  NPRM 12/14/92 (57 FR 59053)  Final Action 02/03/95 
(60 FR 6671)

Metcalf Canyon jewelflower  NPRM 12/14/92 (57 FR 59053)  Final Action 
02/03/95 (60 FR 6671)

Pennell's bird's beak  NPRM 12/14/92 (57 FR 59053)  Final Action 02/03/
95 (60 FR 6671)

Presidio clarkia  NPRM 12/14/92 (57 FR 59053)  Final Action 02/03/95 
(60 FR 6671)

Red kangaroo (delisting)  NPRM 01/21/93 (58 FR 5341)  Final Action 03/
09/95 (60 FR 12887)

Rio Grande silvery minnow  NPRM 03/01/93 (58 FR 11821)  Final Action 
07/20/94 (59 FR 36988)

San Joaquin adobe sunburst  NPRM 11/30/92 (57 FR 56549)  Final Action 
00/00/00

San Mateo woolly sunflower  NPRM 12/14/92 (57 FR 59053)  Final Action 
02/03/95 (60 FR 6671)

Santa Clara Valley dudleys  NPRM 12/14/92 (57 FR 59053)  Final Action 
02/03/95 (60 FR 6671)

Santa Monica Mountains dudleya  NPRM 11/30/92 (57 FR 56541)  Final 
Action 00/00/00

Tiburon jewelflower  NPRM 12/14/92 (57 FR 59053)  Final Action 02/03/95 
(60 FR 6671)

Tiburon mariposa lily  NPRM 12/14/92 (57 FR 59053)  Final Action 02/03/
95 (60 FR 6671)

Tiburon paintbrush  NPRM 12/14/92 (57 FR 59053)  Final Action 02/03/95 
(60 FR 6671)

Western gray kangaroo (delisting)  NPRM 01/21/93 (58 FR 5341)  Final 
Action 03/09/95 (60 FR 12887)

White-rayed pentachaeta  NPRM 12/14/92 (57 FR 59053)  Final Action 02/
03/95 (60 FR 6671)

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Division of Endangered Species, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 
452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, 703 358-
2171

RIN: 1018-AB88
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United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
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1618. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed which would list, reclassify, 
or delist, as appropriate, certain species of fish, wildlife, and 
plants under the Endangered Species Act, and where prudent, would 
identify critical habitat for endangered and threatened species. Such 
actions are taken upon determination that species are endangered, 
threatened, or neither, and are based solely on the biological 
information available to the Department.

Timetable:

Alani (Melicope adscendens)  NPRM 05/11/93 (58 FR 27699)  Final Action 
12/02/94 (59 FR 62346)

Alani (Melicope balloui)  NPRM 05/11/93 (58 FR 27699)  Final Action 12/
02/94 (60 FR 62346)

Alani (Melicope ovalis)  NPRM 05/11/93 (58 FR 27699)  Final Action 12/
02/94 (60 FR 62346)

Appalachian elktoe  NPRM 09/03/93 (58 FR 46940)  Final Action 11/23/94 
(59 FR 60324)

Arroyo southwestern toad  NPRM 08/03/93 (58 FR 41378)  NPRM (Reopening 
of Comment Period) 09/09/93 (58 FR 47428)  Final Action 12/16/94 (59 FR 
64859)

Dugong  NPRM 08/05/93 (58 FR 41688)  Final Action 00/00/00

Louisiana black bear, critical habitat  NPRM 12/03/93 (58 FR 
63560)  NPRM (Reopening of Comment Period) 03/07/94 (59 FR 
10607)  Final Action 00/00/00

Mann's bluegrass  NPRM 04/07/93 (58 FR 18073)  Final Action 11/10/94 
(59 FR 56330)

McFarlane's four-o'clock  NPRM 08/26/93 (58 FR 45085)  Final Action 00/
00/00

Pahrump poolfish  NPRM 09/22/93 (58 FR 49279)  Final Action 00/00/00

Southwestern willow flycatcher critical habitat deferred  NPRM 07/23/93 
(58 FR 39495)  Final Action 02/27/95 (60 FR 10694)

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS - 452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AB97
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United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
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1619. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: EIGHT VERNAL 
POOL PLANTS OF THE CENTRAL VALLEY OF CALIFORNIA

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed which would list, reclassify, 
or delist, as appropriate, certain species of fish, wildlife, and 
plants under the Endangered Species Act, and where prudent, would 
identify critical habitat for endangered and threatened species. Such 
actions are taken upon determination that species are endangered, 
threatened, or neither, and are based solely on the biological 
information available to the Department.

Timetable:

Colusa grass  NPRM 08/05/93 (58 FR 41700)  NPRM (Reopening of Comment 
Period) 10/06/93 (58 FR 52063)  Final Action 00/00/00

Fleshy owl's grass  NPRM 08/05/93 (58 FR 41700)  NPRM (Reopening of 
Comment Period) 10/06/93 (58 FR 52063)  Final Action 00/00/00 
[[Page 23436]] 

Greene's tuctoria  NPRM 08/05/93 (58 FR 41700)  NPRM (Reopening of 
Comment Period) 10/06/93 (58 FR 52063)  Final Action 00/00/00

Hairy orcutt grass  NPRM 08/05/93 (58 FR 41700)  NPRM (Reopening of 
Comment Period) 10/06/93 (58 FR 52063)  Final Action 00/00/00

Hoover's spurge  NPRM 08/05/93 (58 FR 41700)  NPRM (Reopening of 
Comment Period) 10/06/93 (58 FR 52063)  Final Action 00/00/00

Sacramento orcutt grass  NPRM 08/05/93 (58 FR 41700)  NPRM (Reopening 
of Comment Period) 10/06/93 (58 FR 52063)  Final Action 00/00/00

San Joaquin Valley orcutt grass  NPRM 08/05/93 (58 FR 41700)  NPRM 
(Reopening of Comment Period) 10/06/93 (58 FR 52063)  Final Action 00/
00/00

Slender orcutt grass  NPRM 08/05/83 (58 FR 41700)  NPRM (Reopening of 
Comment Period) 10/06/93 (58 FR 52063)  Final Action 00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS -452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC00
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United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
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1620. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed which would list, reclassify, 
or delist, as appropriate, certain species of fish, wildlife, and 
plants under the Endangered Species Act, and where prudent, would 
identify critical habitat for endangered and threatened species. Such 
actions are taken upon determination that species are endangered, 
threatened, or neither, and are based solely on the biological 
information available to the Department.

Timetable:

Arctic peregrine falcon, delisting  NPRM 09/30/93 (58 FR 51035)  Final 
Action 10/05/94 (59 FR 50796)

Big-leaved crown-beard  NPRM 10/01/93 (58 FR 51302)  Final Action 00/
00/00

Cherokee darter  NPRM 10/18/93 (58 FR 53696)  Final Action 12/20/94 (59 
FR 65505)

Del Mar manzanita  NPRM 10/01/93 (58 FR 51302)  Final Action 00/00/00

Del Mar sand aster  NPRM 10/01/93 (58 FR 51302)  Final Action 00/00/00

Encinitas baccharis  NPRM 10/01/93 (58 FR 51302)  Final Action 00/00/00

Etowah darter  NPRM 10/18/93 (58 FR 53696)  Final Action 12/20/94 (59 
FR 65505)

Orcutt's spineflower  NPRM 10/01/93 (58 FR 51302)  Final Action 00/00/
00

Royal snail  NPRM 08/05/93 (58 FR 41690)  Final Action 04/15/94 (59 FR 
17994)

Short-leaved dudleya  NPRM 10/01/93 (58 FR 51302)  Final Action 00/00/
00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS -452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-1943

RIN: 1018-AC01
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United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
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1621. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: REVISION OF 
THE SPECIAL RULE FOR NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATIONS OF RED WOLVES 
IN NORTH CAROLINA AND TENNESSEE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to revise the special rule regarding red 
wolves designated as experimental and nonessential in the Great Smoky 
Mountains National Park in North Carolina and Tennessee, and at the 
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge and Pocosin Lakes National 
Wildlife Refuge in North Carolina. The proposal modifies take 
provisions and provides consistency of take provisions in the two 
reintroduced populations. The proposal also revises the current special 
rule for the experimental population at the Alligator River by adding 
two additional counties to the area of experimental population 
designation. In addition, the rule applies the experimental population 
provisions to red wolves found outside the experimental population 
boundaries, except for reporting requirements.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/24/93                    58 FR 62086
NPRM Comment Period End         01/10/94                    58 FR 62086


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS -452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC03
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United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
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1622. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: THREE PUERTO 
RICAN TREES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed which would list, reclassify, 
or delist, as appropriate, certain species of fish, wildlife, and 
plants under the Endangered Species Act, and where prudent, would 
identify critical habitat for endangered and threatened species. Such 
actions are taken upon determination that species are endangered, 
threatened, or neither, and are based solely on the biological 
information available to the Department. [[Page 23437]] 

Timetable:

Chupacallos  NPRM 09/24/93 (58 FR 49960)  Final Action 11/25/94 (59 FR 
60565)

Ortegon  NPRM 09/24/93 (58 FR 49960)  NPRM (Reopening of Comment 
Period) 11/25/94 (59 FR 60598)  Final Action 00/00/00

Uvillo  NPRM 09/24/93 (58 FR 49960)  Final Action 11/25/94 (59 FR 
60565)

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS -452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC04
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
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1623. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: FLAT-TAILED 
HORNED LIZARD

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 to 1543

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than one year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed to list the Flat-tailed horned 
lizard as an endangered or threatened species. When prudent, critical 
habitat will also be identified.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/29/93                    58 FR 62624
NPRM Comment Period End         01/28/94                    58 FR 62624
NPRM (Reopening of Comment 
Period)                         02/22/94                     59 FR 8450
Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS - 452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 258-2171

RIN: 1018-AC10
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United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
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1624. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: SAN XAVIER 
TALUSSNAIL

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed which would list, reclassify, 
or delist, as appropriate, the San Xavier talussnail under the 
Endangered Species Act. Where prudent, critical habitat will be 
identified for the endangered or threatened species. Such actions are 
taken only upon determination that the species is endangered, 
threatened, or neither, and are based solely on the biological 
information available to the Department.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/23/94                    59 FR 13691
NPRM Comment Period End         05/23/94
Final Action                    06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS -452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC13
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
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1625. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
RECLASSIFICATION OF THE LOCH LOMOND COYOTE THISTLE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed which will list, reclassify, or 
delist, as appropriate, the Loch Lomond coyote thistle under the 
Endangered Species Act. Where prudent, critical habitat will be 
identified for the species. Such actions are taken upon determination 
that the species is endangered, threatened, or neither, and are based 
solely on the biological information available to the Department.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/29/93                    58 FR 62629
NPRM Comment Period End         01/28/94                    58 FR 62629
Final Action                    06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS -452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC14
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United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
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1626. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: ALASKA 
BREEDING POPULATION OF THE STELLER'S EIDERS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will list, reclassify, or 
delist, as appropriate the Alaska breeding populations of the Steller's 
eiders under the Endangered Species Act, and where prudent, would 
identify critical habitat. Such actions are taken upon determination 
that species are endangered, threatened, or neither, and are based 
solely on the biological information available to the Department.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/14/94                    59 FR 35896
NPRM Comment Period End         11/14/94                    59 FR 35896
Final Action                    07/00/95                [[Page 23438]] 

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS 452 - Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC19
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
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1627. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: PARISH'S 
ALKALI GRASS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will list, reclassify, or 
delist, as appropriate, Parish's alkali grass, under the Endangered 
Species Act, and where prudent, critical habitat is identified. Such 
actions are taken upon determination that species are endangered, 
threatened, or neither, and are based solely on the biological 
information available to the Department.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/28/94                    59 FR 14378
NPRM Comment Period End         05/27/94
NPRM (Reopening of Comment 
Period)                         08/30/94                    59 FR 44700
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Jamie Rappaport Clark, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS 452-Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC21
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
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1628. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: BARTON SPRINGS 
SALAMANDER

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed which will determine the 
appropriate status of the Barton Springs salamander under the 
Endangered Species Act, and where prudent, will identify critical 
habitat. Such actions are taken upon determination that species are 
endangered, threatened, or neither, and are based solely on the 
biological information available to the Department.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/17/94                     59 FR 7968
NPRM Comment Period End         04/18/94                     59 FR 7968
Final Action                    04/00/95
Barton springs salamander  NPRM (Reopening of Comment Period) 05/26/94 
(59 FR 27257)  NPRM (Reopening of Comment Period) 03/10/95 (60 FR 
13105)

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS -452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC22
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
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1629. ENDANGERED THREATENED SPECIES: SACRAMENTO SPLITTAIL

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will list, reclassify, or 
delist, as appropriate, the Sacramento splittail under the Endangered 
Species Act, and where prudent, will identify critical habitat. Such 
actions are taken upon determination that species are endangered, 
threatened, or neither, and are based solely on the biological 
information available to the Department.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/06/94                      59 FR 862
Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS -452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC26
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
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1630. RECLASSIFICATIONS OF SOME POPULATIONS OF SALTWATER CROCODILES 
WITH SPECIAL RULE FOR SALTWATER AND NILE CROCODILES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: The Service will develop regulations to declassify 
populations of the Saltwater crocodile in Australia and determine the 
appropriate status for the Papua New Guinea populations. Also included 
in this rulemaking is a special rule to allow commercial trade in 
skins, other parts, and products of saltwater crocodiles from Australia 
and Papua New Guinea populations and from Nile crocodiles in Appendix 
II of CITES. The combination of actions proposed will have the effect 
of stimulating legal and responsible trade in crocodile hides, and in 
this respect, constitutes removal of a barrier to trade.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/19/94    59 FR 18652 [[Page 23439]] 
NPRM Comment Period End         07/18/94                    59 FR 18652
Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS -452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC30
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1631. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: TWO CALIFORNIA 
BUTTERFLIES AND A SNAKE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing, no later than one year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will determine the 
appropriate status for the Callippe silverspot butterfly, the Behren's 
silverspot butterfly, and the Alameda whipsnake. All three species, and 
the larval food plants on which the female butterflies lay their eggs 
are threatened by over-collection, commercial/residential development, 
alien plant competition, unsuitable levels of livestock grazing, 
trampling by hikers, livestock, and off-road vehicle use.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/04/94                     59 FR 5377
NPRM Comment Period End         04/05/94                     59 FR 5377
Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS -452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC32
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1632. MARBELED MURRELET CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory. Final, Judicial, January 21, 1994.
On November 2, 1993, the US District Court, Western District of 
Washington, ordered the Secretary to propose critical habitat for the 
marbled murrelet no later than January 21, 1994.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed to designate critical habitat 
for the marbeled murrelet. Species ranges from Aleutian Archipelago in 
Alaska to central California. The species is listed as a threatened 
distinct vertebrate population segment in Washington, Oregon, and 
California.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/27/94                     59 FR 3811
NPRM Comment Period End         04/27/94                     59 FR 3811
Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS -452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC33
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
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1633. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: CALIFORNIA 
RED-LEGGED FROG

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing, no later than one year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed to determine the appropriate 
status of the California red-legged frog. Designation of critical 
habitat is not prudent at this time. This species occurs from Marin 
County south to Baja California, Mexico. Only 6 populations remain in 
the entire Central Valley hydrologic basin, the former stronghold of 
the species; extinction on the floor of the Central Valley occurred 
sometime before 1960.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/02/94                     59 FR 4888
NPRM Comment Period End         04/04/94                     59 FR 4888
Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS -452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC34
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
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1634. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: SPRING CREEK 
BLADDERPOD

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed to determine the appropriate 
status for the Spring Creek bladderpod. The Spring Creek bladderpod is 
an annual member of the mustard family that grows on the floodplain of 
a limited number of streams in Tennessee.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/23/94                    59 FR 43322
NPRM Comment Period End         10/24/94
Final Action                    08/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State [[Page 23440]] 

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS -452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC42
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
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1635. RIGHTS-OF-WAY MANAGEMENT ON NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 460k

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 29

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will address management and maintenance of public 
highway rights-of-way established pursuant to revised Statute 2477 and 
located within the national wildlife refuge system, so as to be 
compatible with the purposes for which the refuge unit was established 
and to protect and conserve the surrounding lands and wildlife 
resources. Companion rules are being prepared by Bureau of Land 
Management and the National Park Service which will illustrate the 
claim for which agency rules will address management of such claims.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           08/01/94                    59 FR 39228
NPRM                            08/01/94                    59 FR 39216
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/30/94                    59 FR 39228
NPRM Comment Period End         09/30/94


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Robert Shallenberger, Chief, Division of Refuge 
Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS - 670 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-1744

RIN: 1018-AC45
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
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1636. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: FIVE 
CALIFORNIA SIERRAN FOOTHILLS PLANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than one year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will list, reclassify, or 
delist, as appropriate, five California plant species the Stebbins' 
morning-glory, Pine Hill ceanothus, Pine Hill flannelbush, El Dorado 
bedstraw, and Layne's butterweed under the Endangered Species Act. 
Where prudent, critical habitat will be identified. Such actions are 
taken upon determination that species are endangered, threatened, or 
neither, and are based solely on the biological information available 
to the Department.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/20/94                    59 FR 18774
NPRM Comment Period End         07/19/94                    59 FR 18774
Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS-452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC47
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
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1637. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: 
RECLASSIFICATION OF THE BALD EAGLE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than one year after such proposal.

Abstract: The bald eagle is listed as endangered under the Endangered 
Species Act in the lower 48 states except Washington, Oregon, 
Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan, where it is listed as threatened. 
The bald eagle also occurs in Alaska and Canada, where it is not at 
risk and it is not protected under the Act. The Service proposes to 
reclassify the bald eagle from endangered to threatened in the lower 48 
States except in portions of the American southwest.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/12/94                    59 FR 35584
NPRM Comment Period End         10/11/94                    59 FR 35584
NPRM (Reopening of Comment 
Period)                         03/23/95                    60 FR 15280
Final Action                    07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS -452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC48
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
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1638. CLOSURE OF O'MALLEY RIVER AREA IN KODIAK NATIONAL WILDLIFE 
REFUGE, ALASKA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 460k; 16 USC 668dd

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 36

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to limit public access and use of a 
portion of the O'Malley River area and adjacent lands to individuals 
participating in a refuge-sponsored bear viewing program. The seasonal 
closure is necessary to prevent incompatible conflicts between people 
and brown bears at an important bear concentration area while bears are 
feeding on salmon runs that provide an extremely important component of 
their diet. This is the period when bears are most vulnerable to 
adverse impacts from excessive human use. Public access and use will be 
restricted seasonally from June 30 to September 30 and will result in 
the protection and conservation of brown bear populations.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/11/94                    59 FR 24567
Interim Final Rule              05/11/94                    59 FR 24564
NPRM Comment Period End         07/11/94                    59 FR 24567
Final Action                    04/00/95                [[Page 23441]] 

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: An interim rule and request for comments was 
published concurrently. The interim regulation limited public access, 
occupancy and use of a portion of the O'Malley River area within Kodiak 
National Wildlife Refuge from June 25, 1994 through September 30, 1994.

Agency Contact: Robert Shallenberger, Chief, Division of Refuge 
Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS - 670 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-1744

RIN: 1018-AC49
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
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1639. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: THREE 
CALIFORNIA INSECTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than one year after such proposal.

Abstract: The Service will propose regulations to determine the 
appropriate status for three California insects, the Mt. Hermon june 
beetle, the Zayante band-winged grasshopper, and the Santa Cruz rain 
beetle. These three taxa are limited to ponderosa pine sand parklands 
habitat. This habitat is restricted to a small portion of the Santa 
Cruz mountains in Santa Cruz County, California.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/10/94                    59 FR 24106
NPRM Comment Period End         07/11/94                    59 FR 24106
NPRM (Reopening of Comment 
Period)                         09/01/94                    59 FR 44700
Final Action                    05/00/95
3 California insects  NPRM (Reopening of Comment Period) 06/29/94 (59 
FR 33484)

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS -452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC50
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1640. IMPORTATION OF EXOTIC WILD BIRDS TO THE UNITED STATES; 
AMENDMENT OF FINAL RULE IMPLEMENTING THE WILD BIRD CONSERVATION ACT OF 
1992

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 4901 to 4916

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposal amends the final rule published by the Service 
on November 16, 1993 in the Federal Register (58 FR 60524), which 
implements the prohibitions stipulated in the Wild Bird Conservation 
Act and provides permit requirements and procedures for some allowed 
exemptions. As a result of a lawsuit and a resultant court order that a 
portion of the contested regulation is invalid, the Service proposes to 
amend 50 CFR 15.11 (b) and (c). Consistent with the court order, all 
exotic birds listed in Appendix III of the Convention on International 
Trade in Endangered Species are covered by the automatic import 
moratorium of the WBCA, regardless of their country of origin.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/03/94                    59 FR 28826
NPRM Comment Period End         07/05/94                    59 FR 28826
Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marshall Jones, Chief, Office of Management Authority, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
MS-420 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, 703 
358-2093

RIN: 1018-AC51
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1641. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: GOLDEN 
PAINTBRUSH

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will list, reclassify, or 
delist, as appropriate, the Golden paintbrush under the Endangered 
Species Act, and where prudent, will identify critical habitat. Such 
actions are taken upon determination that species are endangered, 
threatened, or neither, and are based solely on the biological 
information available to the Department.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/10/94                    59 FR 24106
NPRM Comment Period End         07/04/94                    59 FR 24106
Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS-452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC52
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
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1642. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: VIRGIN 
SPINEDACE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will list, reclassify, or 
delist, as appropriate, the Virgin spinedace, a minnow endemic to the 
Virgin River and tributaries, under the Endangered Species Act. This 
species is located in southwestern Utah, northwestern Arizona, and 
southeastern Nevada. Where prudent, critical habitat will be 
identified. Such actions are taken upon the determination that species 
are endangered, threatened, or neither, and are based solely on the 
[[Page 23442]] biological information available to the Department.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/18/94                    59 FR 25875
NPRM Comment Period End         07/18/94                    59 FR 25875
Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS -452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC53
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1643. EXPORT OF AMERICAN GINSENG HARVESTED IN 1994-1996

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory.

Abstract: This proposed rule will announce findings on the export of 
American ginseng from the 1994-96 harvest season in 21 states. The 
Service reviews information and data as a basis for determining whether 
to continue approval of export from specified states for this harvest 
season, or to initiate changes. Also, North Dakota has applied to 
export cultivated gingseng under a State program, and Michigan has 
submitted draft legislation and is intending to apply soon to export 
ginseng.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/26/94                    59 FR 49046
NPRM Comment Period End         10/26/94


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Marshall Jones, Chief, Office of Management Authority, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 
-421 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, 703 
358-2093

RIN: 1018-AC55
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1644. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: DELISSEA 
UNDULATA (NO COMMON NAME (NCN))

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed which would list, reclassify, 
or delist, as appropriate, the Hawaiian plant, Delissea undulata (NCN) 
under the Endangered Species Act, and where prudent, would identify 
critical habitat.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/27/94                    59 FR 32946
NPRM Comment Period End         08/26/94                    59 FR 32946
Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS -452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC56
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1645. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: JAGUAR

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed to extend endangered status to 
the jaguar in the United States portion of its range, without critical 
habitat. The jaguar is currently listed as an endangered species from 
the U.S./Mexico border southward through Central and South America. 
Currently no known breeding population of jaguar is known in the United 
States.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/13/94                    59 FR 35674
NPRM Comment Period End         09/11/94                    59 FR 35674
Final Action                    10/22/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS-452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street, NW`, Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC61
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1646. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: ARKANSAS RIVER 
SHINER

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will determine the 
appropriate status for the Arkansas River population of the Arkansas 
River shiner. This small minnow is endemic to the Arkansas River 
drainage in Arkansas, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas, but is 
presently almost entirely restricted to the Canadian/South Canadian 
River in Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/03/94                    59 FR 39532
NPRM Comment Period End         10/03/94                    59 FR 39532
Final Action                    08/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS-452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC62


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

[[Page 23443]]
1647. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: SEVEN 
FRESHWATER MUSSELS FROM ALABAMA, FLORIDA, AND GEORGIA

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will determine the 
appropriate status for seven freshwater mussels from the Apalachicolan 
Region of SE Alabama, SW Georgia and north Florida. The seven species 
are: Chipola slabshell, Purple bankclimber, Fat three-ridge, Shiny-
rayed pocketbook Gulf moccasinshell, Ochlockonee moccasinshell, and 
Oval pigtoe. Critical habitat is not being proposed at this time.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/03/94                    59 FR 39524
NPRM Comment Period End         11/01/94                    59 FR 39524
Final Action                    12/00/95
Seven freshwater mussels  NPRM (Reopening of Comment Period) 12/12/94 
(59 FR 63987)

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS-452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC63
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1648. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: FIVE 
FRESHWATER MUSSELS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will determine the 
appropriate status for five freshwater mussels under the Endangered 
Species Act. The five species are the Cumberland elktoe, Oyster mussel, 
Cumberlandian combshell, Purple bean, and Rough rabbitsfoot. Where 
prudent, critical habitat will be identified. Such actions are taken 
upon the determination that species are endangered, threatened, or 
neither, and are based solely on the biological information available 
to the Department.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/14/94                    59 FR 35900
NPRM Comment Period End         09/12/94                    59 FR 35900
Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS-452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC64
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1649. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: TWO PLANTS 
FROM SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: The Service will develop regulations that will determine the 
appropriate status for two plants the Cuyamaca Lake dowingia and 
Parish's meadowfoam. Critical habitat is not being proposed at this 
time.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/04/94                    59 FR 39879
NPRM Comment Period End         10/31/94                    59 FR 49045
Final Action                    08/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS -452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC65
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1650. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: MAGUIRE DAISY

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will determine the 
appropriate status for the Maguire daisy. This perennial herb is 
restricted to desert shrub-lands in south-central Utah. Critical 
habitat is not being recommended at this time

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/07/94                    59 FR 46219
NPRM Comment Period End         11/07/94
Final Action                    09/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS-452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC71
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1651. EXPORT OF AMERICAN ALLIGATORS TAKEN IN THE 1995-97 HARVEST 
SEASONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will contain findings that 
will allow the continued export of [[Page 23444]] alligator skins and 
meat from States with Service-approved programs.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/27/94                    59 FR 66510
NPRM Comment Period End         01/26/95                    59 FR 66510
Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Marshall Jones, Chief, Office of Management Authority, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 
-430 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, 703 
358-2093

RIN: 1018-AC72
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
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1652. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: EGGERT'S 
SUNFLOWER

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will determine the 
appropriate status for the Eggert's sunflower, a perennial member of 
the aster family. This species is presently known from Alabama, 
Tennessee, and Kentucky. Critical habitat is not being proposed at this 
time.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/09/94                    59 FR 46607
NPRM Comment Period End         11/08/94
Final Action                    09/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS-452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC74
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
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1653. CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES OF 
WILD FAUNA AND FLORA (CITES); CHANGES TO THE APPENDICES

Priority:  Informational

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1533 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 10

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: As a member Party to CITES, the United States is expected to 
implement those changes in the Appendices that were adopted by two-
thirds of the Parties at the November 7-8, 1994 meeting of the 
Conference of the Parties to CITES. These species changes to the 
Appendices will become effective February 16, 1995. This rulemaking was 
inadvertently published under RIN 1018-AD07.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/03/95                       60 FR 73
NPRM Comment Period End         01/17/95                       60 FR 73
Final Action                    08/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Charles W. Dane, Chief, Office of Scientific Authority, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
MS-750 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, 703 
358-1708

RIN: 1018-AC78
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1654. SEASONS AND BAG LIMITS FOR SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 3111 to 3126

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Rules will be developed that provide for the seasonal bag 
limits and dates for subsistence hunting, trapping, and fishing on 
Federal lands in Alaska. The seasons and bag limits are developed in 
cooperation with State and local governmental entities to ensure that 
fish and wildlife populations in the State are adequately protected.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/02/94                    59 FR 45924
NPRM Comment Period End         11/11/94
Final Action                    06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Additional Information: The Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation 
Act (ANILCA) requires the Secretaries of Interior and Agriculture to 
implement a joint program to grant a preference in favor of subsistence 
uses of fish and wildlife resources on public lands unless the State of 
Alaska enacts and implements laws of general applicability consistent 
with ANILCA's requirements. The State implemented such a program; 
however, in December 1989, the Alaska Supreme Court ruled the program 
unconstitutional. As a result of that decision, the Departments of 
Interior and Agriculture were required to take over the implementation 
of Title VIII of ANILCA on Federal lands on July 1, 1990.

Agency Contact: Richard S. Pospahala, Office of Subsistence Management, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
1011 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, Alaska 99503, 907 786-3467

RIN: 1018-AC82
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1655. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: SAN DIEGO 
FAIRY SHRIMP

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than one year after such proposal.

Abstract: The Service will propose regulations that will determine the 
appropriate status for the San Diego fairy shrimp. This species occurs 
in vernal pools within San Diego County in southwestern California, and 
its range extends into northwestern Baja California, Mexico. Critical 
habitat is not being proposed at this time. [[Page 23445]] 

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/04/94                    59 FR 39874
NPRM Comment Period End         10/26/94                    59 FR 49025
Final Action                    00/00/00
San Diego fairy shrimp  NPRM (Reopening of Comment Period) 01/03/95 (60 
FR 69)

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS -452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC83
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1656. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: TWO CALIFORNIA 
BUTTERFLIES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1533 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than one year after such proposal.

Abstract: The Service will propose regulations that will determine the 
appropriate status for two butterflies--the Laguna Mountains skipper, 
found in Laguna and Palomar Mountains of San Diego County, and the 
Quino checkerspot found in north-central and southern San Diego County 
and northwestern Baja California, Mexico. Critical habitat is not being 
proposed at this time.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/04/94                    59 FR 39868
NPRM Comment Period End         10/31/94                    59 FR 49045
Final Action                    08/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS -452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC84
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1657. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: CACTUS 
FERRUGINOUS PYGMY-OWL

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will determine the 
appropriate status for the cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl. The Service 
proposes to list the species as endangered in Arizona, with critical 
habitat, and as threatened in Texas.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/12/94                    59 FR 63975
NPRM Comment Period End         02/10/95                    59 FR 63975
Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS-452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC85
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1658. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: FOUR 
SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA PLANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed to determine the appropriate 
status for four plants found in southwestern California and 
northwestern Baja California, Mexico. These species are: Munz's onion, 
San Jacinto Valley crownscale, Thread-leaved brodiaea, and Spreading 
navarretia. These four plants occur in vernal pools and other wetlands 
or on clay soils and moist grasslands throughout their range. Critical 
habitat will be proposed for the San Jacinto Valley crownscale, only at 
this time.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/15/94                    59 FR 64794
NPRM Comment Period End         02/13/95                    59 FR 64794
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Division of Endangered Species, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
MS-452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, 703 
358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC88
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1659.  CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR THE LOST RIVER AND 
SHORTNOSE SUCKERS

Priority:  Regulatory Plan

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will identify critical 
habitat for the Lost River and Shortnose suckers, two species federally 
listed as endangered. Both species are endemic to the Upper Klamath 
River Basin of Oregon and California.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/01/94                    59 FR 61744
NPRM Comment Period End         01/30/95                    59 FR 61744
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, [[Page 23446]] Department of the Interior, United States Fish 
and Wildlife Service, MS 340 ARLSQ, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-3171

RIN: 1018-AC90
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1660.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: 4 
CALIFORNIA PLANTS FROM VERNAL POOLS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will determine the 
appropriate status for four plants--Contra Costa gold fields, Few-
flowered navarretia, Many-flowered navarretia, and the Lake County 
stone crop. These species grow in and around the margins of vernal 
pools and in seasonally wet areas in northern California.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM Comment Period End         02/17/94                    59 FR 65311
NPRM                            12/19/94                    59 FR 65311
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS 452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC96
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1661.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: 2 SAN 
FRANCISCO PLANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will determine the 
appropriate status for 2 plants--San Francisco lessingia and the San 
Bruno Mountains manzanita. The San Francisco lessingia currently 
restricted to the Presidio in San Francisco County. The San Bruno 
manzanita is currently found only on San Bruno Mountain in San Mateo 
County.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/04/94                    59 FR 50550
NPRM Comment Period End         12/05/94                    59 FR 50550
Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS 452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC98
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1662.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: 10 
PLANTS FROM THE CALIFORNIA SIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAINS FOOTHILLS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will determine appropriate 
status for 10 plants: Chinese Camp brodiaea, Piute Mountains 
navarretia, Carpenteria, Springville clarkia, Kelso Creek monkeyflower, 
Red Hills vervain, Rawhide Hill onion, Mariposa lupine, Mariposa 
pussypaws, and Greenhorn adobe lily, under the Endangered Species Act. 
Critical habitat is not being proposed at this time.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/04/94                    59 FR 50540
NPRM Comment Period End         12/05/94                    59 FR 50540
Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS 452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC99
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1663.  CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR THE MEXICAN SPOTTED 
OWL

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list, 
withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

Abstract: The Service proposes to develop rules that would designate 
critical habitat for the Mexican spotted owl. This species is found in 
the southern Rocky Mountains in Colorado, the Colorado Plateau in 
southern Utah, southward through Arizona, New Mexico and west Texas and 
in Mexico along the Sierra Madre Occidental and Oriental to the 
mountains at the southern end of the Mexican Plateau. The owl is 
threatened by destruction and modification of habitat caused by even-
aged timber harvest methods and fires, decreased habitat and 
suitability and increased predation associated with habitat 
fragmentation.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/07/94                    59 FR 63162
NPRM Comment Period End         03/07/95                    59 FR 63162
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS 452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AD02


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

[[Page 23447]]
1664.  IMPORTATION OF POLAR BEAR TROPHIES TAKEN IN CANADA

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes regulations concerning the importation 
of sport-hunted trophies of polar bears legally taken by the applicant 
while hunting in Canada. Further, these regulations provide application 
requirements, permit procedures, issuance criteria; permit conditions, 
and a fee for each permit issued as required by the Marine Mammal 
Protection Act for the Service to establish and charge a reasonable 
fee. This rule does not discuss legal and scientific findings required 
by the Act's 1994 amendments that need to be made prior to issuing an 
import permit.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/03/95                       60 FR 70
NPRM Comment Period End         03/06/95                       60 FR 70
Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Margaret Tieger, Chief, Branch of Permits, Department 
of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 420 
Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, 703 358-2104

RIN: 1018-AD04
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________


1665.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: 
CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR THE WESTERN SNOWY PLOVER

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Judicial, June 1, 1995.

Abstract: The Service proposes to designate critical habitat for the 
Pacific coast population of the Western snowy plover. The plover was 
listed as a threatened species on March 5, 1993. Critical habitat for 
the plover is proposed in coastal areas of Washington, Oregon, and 
California.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/02/95                    60 FR 11768
Final Action                    03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS 452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AD10



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1666. CAPTIVE-BRED WILDLIFE

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/31/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marshall P. Jones, Jr., 703 358-2093

RIN: 1018-AB10
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1667. THE NATIONAL COASTAL WETLAND CONSERVATION GRANT PROGRAM

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 84

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/31/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Columbus H. Brown, 703 358-2156

RIN: 1018-AB68
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1668. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: 30 AFRICAN 
BIRDS

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/12/95                     60 FR 2899
Final Action Effective          02/13/95                     60 FR 2899

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AB84
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1669. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/10/94                    59 FR 56333
Final Action Effective          12/12/94                    59 FR 56333

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AB94
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1670. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ESTABLISHMENT 
OF MANATEE PROTECTION AREAS IN LAKE WOODRUFF NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, 
FLORIDA

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/31/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AB99
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1671. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17 [[Page 23448]] 

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/26/95                     60 FR 5267
Final Action Effective          01/26/95                     60 FR 5267

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC09
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1672. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: SMALL WHORLED 
POGONIA, RECLASSIFICATION

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/06/94                    59 FR 50852

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC11
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1673. WILD BIRD CONSERVATION ACT, PART II

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 23

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/02/94                    59 FR 62255
Final Action Effective          01/03/95                    59 FR 62255

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Marshall P. Jones, Jr., 703 358-2093

RIN: 1018-AC15
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1674. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: ROCK GNOME 
LICHEN

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/18/95                     60 FR 3557
Final Action Effective          02/17/95                     60 FR 3557

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC23
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1675. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: SPRUCE-FIR 
MOSS SPIDER

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/06/95                     60 FR 6968

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC25
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1676. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: ROCK CRESS

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/03/95                       60 FR 56
Final Action Effective          02/02/95                       60 FR 56

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC27
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1677. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: GESNERIA 
PAUCIFLORA (NO COMMON NAME (NCN))

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/07/95                    60 FR 12483
Final Action Effective          04/06/95                    60 FR 12483

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, 703 358-1943

RIN: 1018-AC28
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1678. MIGRATORY BIRD HARVEST INFORMATION PROGRAM

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 20

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/21/94                    59 FR 53334
Final Action Effective          10/21/94

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Paul Schmidt, Chief, 703 358-1714

RIN: 1018-AC37
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1679. REMOVAL OF THE EASTERN NORTH PACIFIC POPULATIONS OF THE GRAY 
WHALE FROM THE LIST OF ENDANGERED WILDLIFE

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17; 50 CFR 222

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/16/94                    59 FR 31095

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC38
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1680. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: SAINT FRANCIS' 
SATYR BUTTERFLY

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/26/95                     60 FR 5264
Final Action Effective          02/27/95                     60 FR 5264

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC44
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1681. PRESCRIPTION OF FISHWAYS UNDER SECTION 18 OF THE FEDERAL 
POWER ACT

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 405

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/31/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marge Kolar, 703 358-2183

RIN: 1018-AC46
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1682. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: INTERCROSS 
PROGENY POLICY AND DEFINITIONS

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17 [[Page 23449]] 

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/31/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC54
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1683. ADDITION OF TWO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES TO THE LIST OF OPEN 
AREA FOR HUNTING AND PERTINENT REFUGE--SPECIFIC REGULATIONS

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 32

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/03/94                    59 FR 55194
Final Action Effective          12/05/94                    59 FR 55194

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Shallenberger, 703 358-1744

RIN: 1018-AC58
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1684. REFUGE-SPECIFIC HUNTING AND FISHING REGULATIONS

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 32

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/03/94                    59 FR 55182
Final Action Effective          12/05/94                    59 FR 55182

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Shallenberger, 703 358-1744

RIN: 1018-AC59
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1685. ADDITION OF ROCK LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE TO THE LIST OF 
AREAS OPEN FOR HUNTING IN NORTH DAKOTA

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 32

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/03/94                    59 FR 55190
Final Action Effective          12/05/94                    59 FR 55190

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Shallenberger, 704 358-1744

RIN: 1018-AC60
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1686. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING; BISMUTH-TIN SHOT

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 20

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/03/95                       60 FR 61
Final Action Effective          01/03/95                       60 FR 61

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul R. Schmidt, Chief, 703 358-1714

RIN: 1018-AC66
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1687. CLEAN VESSEL ACT NATIONAL PUMPOUT SYMBOL

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 85

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/31/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Columbus Brown, 703 358-2156

RIN: 1018-AC67
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1688. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING AND CONSERVATION (DUCK STAMP) CONTEST

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 91

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Service has 
determined that no action will 
be taken.                       01/31/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Lesino, Chief, 703 358-4354

RIN: 1018-AC73


______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1689. DESIGNATION OF A NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF GRAY 
WOLVES

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/22/94                    59 FR 60252
Final Action Effective          11/18/94                    59 FR 60252

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC86
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1690. DESIGNATION OF NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF GRAY 
WOLVES IN CENTRAL IDAHO AND SOUTHWEST MONTANA

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/22/94                    59 FR 60266
Final Action Effective          11/18/94                    59 FR 60266

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC87
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1691.  OPENING OF HUMBOLDT BAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE TO 
SPORT FISHING

Legal Authority:  16 USC 460k; 16 USC 668dd

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to open Humboldt Bay National Wildlife 
Refuge in Loleta, California (part of the San Francisco Bay National 
Wildlife Refuge complex) to sport fishing and propose pertinent refuge-
specific regulations for such activity. The Service has determined such 
use will be compatible with the purposes for which the refuge was 
established and that action, in accordance with provisions of 
applicable laws, is consistent with the principles of sound wildlife 
management and otherwise in the public interest by providing additional 
recreational opportunities of a renewable resource. This is necessary 
because national wildlife refuges are closed until opened by 
rulemaking.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/03/94                    59 FR 55074
Final Action                    01/25/95                     60 FR 5066
Final Action Effective          02/24/95                     60 FR 5066

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The Service proposes to open Humboldt Bay 
National Wildlife Refuge in California [[Page 23450]] to sport fishing 
and provides pertinent refuge-specific regulations for such activity. 
The Service has determined that such use will be compatible with the 
purposes for which the refuge was established. The Service has further 
determined that this action is in accordance with the provisions of all 
applicable laws, is consistent with principles of sound wildlife 
management, and is otherwise in the public interest by providing 
additional recreational opportunities of a renewable natural resource.

Agency Contact: Robert Shallenberger, Chief, Division of Refuges, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 
670 ARLSQ, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, 703 358-1744

RIN: 1018-AC93
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________

1692.  REORGANIZATION AND REPUBLICATION OF THE LIST OF 
ENDANGERED AND THREATENED PLANTS

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service announces a reorganization and republication of 
the list of endangered and threatened plants. Previously organized 
alphabetically by plant family, the plants will now be placed on the 
list in alphabetical order by scientific name under broad taxonomic 
groupings. This republication of the plant list includes all changes 
published in the Federal Register through August 19, 1994, but does not 
promulgate any other regulatory changes.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          08/19/94                    59 FR 49848
Final Action                    09/30/94                    59 FR 49848

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This reorganized and republished list 
incorporated no regulatory changes (e.g., addition or deletion of 
species, changes in endangered or threatened status) that have not been 
previously published in the Federal Register, and was published in 
final without prior proposal.

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS 452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC95
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
______________________________________________________________________


1693.  ADDITION OF BAYOU COCODRIE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 
TO AREAS OPEN TO HUNTING IN LOUISIANA

Legal Authority:  16 USC 460k; 16 USC 664; 16 USC 668dd; 16 USC 715i

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to add Bayou Cocodrie National Wildlife 
Refuge in Louisiana to the list of areas open for upland game 
(squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, opossum and coyote) and big game (white-
tailed deer) along with pertinent refuge-specific regulations for such 
activity. This rule is necessary because national wildlife refuges are 
closed until opened by rule making.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/21/94                     59 FR 5338
Final Action                    01/26/95                     60 FR 5276
Final Action Effective          02/27/95                     60 FR 5276

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Shallenberger, Division of Refuges, Department 
of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 1849 C Street 
NW., MS 670 ARLSQ, Washington, DC 20240, 703 358-1744

RIN: 1018-AD00
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
National Park Service (NPS)
______________________________________________________________________

1694. MINERALS MANAGEMENT--NON-FEDERAL OIL AND GAS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1 et seq; 16 USC 230a; 16 USC 450kk; 16 USC 
459d-3; 16 USC 459h-3; 16 USC 460m; 16 USC 460cc-2(i); 16 USC 460ee; 16 
USC 698c; 16 USC 698f; 16 USC 3101 et seq; 43 USC 600d; 18 USC 3571; 18 
USC 3581

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 9

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, January 29, 1989.
Section 8 of the Big Cypress National Preserve Addition Act directs the 
Secretary of the Interior to promulgate regulations governing 
nonfederal oil and gas development by 1/29/89.

Abstract: Several sections of 36 CFR part 9, subpart B contain 
ambiguous language which has caused confusion in interpreting the 
existing regulations. The NPS wants to make technical revisions to 
clarify requirements for both applicants and the Service. Also, the 
existing regulations exempt two classes of operators from compliance. 
Because of these exemptions, the regulations apply to only 30% of the 
existing operations resulting in avoidable impacts to park resources 
and visitor values from unregulated operations. Finally, the Service 
intends to propose revisions to the existing regulations to incorporate 
congressionally mandated requirements and timetables governing 
nonfederal oil and gas development in the Big Cypress National Preserve 
Addition. Examples of such revisions include: making the regulations 
applicable to all oil and gas operations within all units of the 
National Park System; updating terms for consistency with existing 
policies, practices, and laws; and removing the monetary ceiling and 
floor on bonds and security deposits so that bonds may be calculated 
and posted commensurate with reclamation costs.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carol McCoy, Chief, Policy and Regulations Section, 
[[Page 23451]] Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Room 
221, 12795 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood, C) 80225, 303 969-2096

RIN: 1024-AB39
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
National Park Service (NPS)
______________________________________________________________________

1695. GLACIER BAY: VESSEL MANAGEMENT PLAN/REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 3; 16 USC 3101; 16 USC 1361; 16 USC 1531

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 13.65

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Glacier Bay National Park is initiating a vessel management 
plan that will, during its formulation, review the existing vessel 
regulations for revisions.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James M. Brady, Superintendent, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, Glacier Bay National Park, Gustavus, 
AK 99826, 907 697-2230

RIN: 1024-AC05
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
National Park Service (NPS)
______________________________________________________________________

1696. PENALTY PROVISIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 18 USC 3571

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 1.3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Existing fine penalties at 36 CFR 1.3 were outdated by the 
Criminal Fine Improvement Act of 1987 (Pub. L. 100-185). These proposed 
regulations will establish penalty provisions in accordance with the 
Act.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Tiernan, Attorney-Advisor, Office of the 
Solicitor, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, 202 208-7957

RIN: 1024-AC06
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
National Park Service (NPS)
______________________________________________________________________

1697. ROCK CLIMBING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1; 16 USC 3

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 2.63

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Rock climbing has long been an accepted recreational activity 
in many park areas. An explosive growth of rock climbing in recent 
years, along with increased impacts to park resources because of this 
activity, suggests that regulations and guidelines need to be developed 
to protect park resources while providing for a quality climbing 
experience. Information to address this issue will be sought from 
interested parties in an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/11/93                    58 FR 32878
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/13/93                    58 FR 32878
NPRM                            09/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dennis Burnett, Staff Park Ranger, Ranger Activities 
Division, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, P.O. Box 
37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127, 202 208-4874

RIN: 1024-AC13
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
National Park Service (NPS)
______________________________________________________________________

1698. YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK--SPECIAL REVISION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 3

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 7.13

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Specific regulations for Yellowstone National Park were 
originally promulgated in the early 1970s, with only minor changes 
since that time. This rulemaking will completely revise this section to 
bring it up to date.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Brian O'Dea, Criminal Investigator, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, Yellowstone National Park, P.O. Box 
168, Yellowstone NP, WY 82190, 307 344-2121

RIN: 1024-AC18
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
National Park Service (NPS)
______________________________________________________________________

1699. VISITOR SERVICES UNDER SECTION 1307 OF ANILCA

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 3197

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 13

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule establishes procedures for granting rights 
and preferences in the award and renewal of competitive visitor service 
authorizations for visitor service providers to conduct business on 
certain National Park Service lands in Alaska. This rule implements 
section 1307 of the Alaska Lands Act (ANILCA), which protects certain 
visitor service providers in operation prior to January 1, 1979, and 
which directs that a right of preference for any future new visitor 
service be given to local residents and Native corporations.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jeff Cobb, Chief, Division of Concessions, Department 
of the Interior, National Park Service, Alaska Regional Office, 2525 
Gambell Street, Anchorage, AK 90225, 907 257-2594

RIN: 1024-AC19
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
National Park Service (NPS)
______________________________________________________________________

1700. APPLICABILITY AND RESOURCE PROTECTION REVISIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 9A; 16 USC 462

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 1; 36 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: A major revision of 36 CFR parts 1-5 was completed in 1983. 
This current review of parts 1 and 2 is to address clarification of the 
applicability of these regulations in National Park Service areas, and 
to update existing resource protection and visitor use regulations. 
[[Page 23452]] 

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dennis Burnett, Staff PArk Ranger, Ranger Activities 
Division, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, P.O. Box 
37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127, 202 208-4874

RIN: 1024-AC21
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
National Park Service (NPS)
______________________________________________________________________

1701. OREGON CAVES NATIONAL MONUMENT: SPECIAL REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 9a; 16 USC 460(q); 16 USC 
462(k)

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 7.49

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Park Service proposes to modify restrictions on 
admission to Oregon Caves in Oregon Caves National Monument. This 
proposed regulation would allow children over a specified height and 
with a measurable physical ability to enter the caves, regardless of 
age. The present restriction states that children under the age of six 
are not permitted to enter the caves. A search of historical records 
has failed to find any extensive discussion of or justification for 
this particular age limit. There also appears to be little 
justification for using six years of age in determining who enters the 
caves. A child's size and endurance determine his or her cave traveling 
abilities more than age.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/14/95                    60 FR 13662
NPRM Comment Period End         05/15/95                    60 FR 13662

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Craig W. Ackerman, Park Manager, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, Oregon Caves National Monument, 19000 
Caves Highway, Cave Junction, OR 97523, 503 592-2100

RIN: 1024-AC26
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
National Park Service (NPS)
______________________________________________________________________

1702.  CAPE LOOKOUT NATIONAL SEASHORE: SPECIAL REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 9a; 16 USC 460(g); 16 USC 
462(k)

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 7.98

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Park Service proposes to close Portsmouth 
Village Airstrip to the operation of aircraft. The action is necessary 
to prevent aircraft accidents and eliminate a use that is incompatible 
with preserving the historic scene in Portsmouth Village, a historic 
district on the National Register of Historic Places. The primary 
intent of this proposed rule is to protect the flying public by closing 
an airstrip that does not comply with Federal Aviation Administration 
and North Carolina Department of Transportation safety standards.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Chuck Harris, Chief Ranger, Department of the Interior, 
National Park Service, Cape Lookout National Seashore, 131 Charles 
Street, Harkers Island, NC 28531, 919 728-2250

RIN: 1024-AC29
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
National Park Service (NPS)
______________________________________________________________________

1703.  BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK--COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 9a; 16 USC 460(g); 16 USC 
462(k)

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 7.23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Park Service proposes to establish a special 
regulation to permit the operation of local commercial vehicles on 5.8 
miles of park roads between the Northeast and Interior entrances to 
Badlands National Park. The park currently allows limited local 
commercial use of these roads and this rulemaking would exempt this 
portion of park roads from the general prohibition on commercial 
vehicles in National Park areas. The Superintendent will be provided 
the discretion to require permits and fees for this use. The proposed 
rule will prohibit transportation of hazardous materials and overwidth/
overweight vehicles except in limited circumstances.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: John Donaldson, Chief Ranger, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, Badlands National Park, P.O. Box 6, 
Interior, SD 57750, 605 433-5361

RIN: 1024-AC30
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
National Park Service (NPS)
______________________________________________________________________

1704.  SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK: BACKCOUNTRY AND FISHING 
REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 9a

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 7.15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Park Service is proposing to remove the majority 
of the backcountry and fishing regulations specific to Shenandoah 
National Park. This rule will retain only those regulations not covered 
by Parts 1 and 2 of 36 CFR and deemed necessary for the proper 
management of the park.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dennis Burnett, Staff Park Ranger, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, P.O. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-
7127, 202 208-4874

RIN: 1024-AC33


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1705.  GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK AND JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER, 
JR. MEMORIAL PARKWAY: SNOWMOBILE AND SNOWPLANE ROUTES AND REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 9a

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 7.22

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Park Service proposes to change the special 
regulations relating to the use of and designated routes for 
snowmobiles and snowplanes within Grand Teton National Park and John D. 
Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway. The proposed rule will define more 
clearly the use of snowmobiles, snowplanes, and designated routes. This 
rule can eliminate the use of snowmobiles in the Potholes-Baseline 
Flats area at the discretion of the Superintendent and establish 
special regulations allowing snowmobile use on the Continental Divide 
Snowmobile Trail. The proposed rule will also establish a requirement 
for operators of snowmobiles within Grand Teton National Park to have a 
valid driver's license or learner's permit.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dennis Burnett, Staff Park Ranger, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, P.O. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-
7127, 202 208-4874

RIN: 1024-AC34
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
National Park Service (NPS)
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1706.  GETTYSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK: ONE-WAYING OF 
PARK ROADS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 9a; 16 USC 460(q); 16 USC 
462(k)

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 7.44

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Park Service proposes to designate one-way roads 
within Gettysburg National Military Park. The conversion from two-way 
to one-way traffic is a necessary element of a Federal Highway 
Administration project to rehabilitate park roads. The five roads to be 
converted are West Confederate, Reynolds, Howard, Sickles (north), and 
Meredith/Stone Avenues.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dennis Burnett, Staff Park Ranger, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, P.O. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-
7127, 202 208-4874

RIN: 1024-AC35



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
National Park Service (NPS)
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1707. NATIONAL NATURAL LANDMARKS PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 461 et seq

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 62

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rulemaking will amend the current regulations 
for the National Natural Landmarks Program. Proposed changes include 
strengthening and clarifying provisions for landowner notification, 
adding requirements for voluntary landowner consent for natural 
landmark designation, and providing for review of natural landmark 
nominations by the National Park System Advisory Board.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/29/90                    55 FR 43384
NPRM                            11/21/91                    56 FR 58790
NPRM Comment Period End         02/19/92                    56 FR 58790
Final Action                    05/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary Johnston, Chief, Wildlife and Vegetation Division, 
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, P.O. Box 37127, 
Washington, DC 20013-7127, 202 343-8115

RIN: 1024-AB96
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
National Park Service (NPS)
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1708. GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK, ALASKA FISHING REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 3101 et seq

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 13.65

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed regulations will allow commercial fishing in 
Glacier Bay National Park as an exemption from currently existing 
servicewide regulations until December 31, 1997. Non-commercial 
consumptive fishing methods are designated, and subsistence uses are 
prohibited pursuant to statutory requirements.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/05/91                    56 FR 37262
NPRM Comment Period End         11/03/91                    56 FR 46589
Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James M. Brady, Superintendent, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, Glacier Bay National Park, P.O. Box 
140, Gustavus, AK 99826-0140, 907 697-2230

RIN: 1024-AB99
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
National Park Service (NPS)
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1709. NATIVE AMERICAN GRAVES PROTECTION AND REPATRIATION ACT 
IMPLEMENTATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 3001 to 3013

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 10

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations will provide Federal agencies, museums that 
receive Federal funds, and Indian tribes and [[Page 23454]] Native 
Hawaiian organizations with directions on procedures and actions needed 
to comply with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation 
Act.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/28/93                    58 FR 31122
NPRM Comment Period End         07/27/93                    58 FR 31122
Final Action                    09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Francis P. McManamon, Departmental Consulting 
Archeologist, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, P.O. 
Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127, 202 343-4101

RIN: 1024-AC07
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
National Park Service (NPS)
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1710. GLACIER NATIONAL PARK REVISION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 3

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 7.3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise sport regulations to allow the 
Superintendent to better monitor the fishing program; to prohibit the 
use of motorboats in certain areas; and to clarify the exceptions to 
the prohibitions on commercial passenger-carrying vehicles on park 
roads.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/31/94                    59 FR 15124
NPRM Comment Period End         05/31/94                    59 FR 15124
Final Action                    08/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dennis Burnett, Staff Park Ranger, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, P.O. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-
7127, 202 208-4874

RIN: 1024-AC15
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National Park Service (NPS)
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1711. GLACIER BAY: REGULATION APPLICABILITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 3101 et seq

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 13.65

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This is an interim rule that will clarify the general 
applicability of National Park Service regulations to Glacier Bay 
National Park, clearing up a technical problem with general 
applicability rules.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/29/94                    59 FR 14564
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/29/94                    59 FR 14564
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James M. Brady, Superintendent, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, Glacier Bay National Park, P.O. Box 
140, Gustavus, AK 99826-0140, 907 697-2230

RIN: 1024-AC22
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National Park Service (NPS)
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1712. THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR'S STANDARDS FOR THE TREATMENT 
OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1; 16 USC 470

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 68

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed revision changes the existing title to ``The 
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic 
Properties'' and establishes broader standards to include all cultural 
property types and simplifies existing standards.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/18/95                     60 FR 3599
NPRM Comment Period End         03/18/95                     60 FR 3599
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kay Weeks, Technical Writer/Editor, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, Preservation Assistance Division, P.O. 
Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127, 202 343-9593

RIN: 1024-AC24
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National Park Service (NPS)
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1713. ALASKA; HUNTING AND TRAPPING REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  39 Stat 535; 16 USC 1; ANILCA sec 203; ANILCA sec 
1313

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 13

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule will establish a National Park Service (NPS) 
prohibition of hunting on the same day in which the hunter has flown in 
an aircraft, and will clarify the existing NPS prohibition of using 
firearms and other weapons to take free ranging wildlife under a 
trapping license.
The NPS has concluded that activities such as those allowed under State 
authorizations for same-day-airborne taking of wildlife conflict with 
NPS management mandates and policies and the intent of the Federal 
Airborne Hunting Act.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           06/09/89                    54 FR 24852
ANPRM Comment Period End        08/09/89                    54 FR 24852
NPRM                            11/15/94                    59 FR 58804
NPRM Comment Period End         12/15/94                    59 FR 58804
Final Action                    09/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Sectors Affected:  None

Agency Contact: Paul Hunter, Department of the Interior, National Park 
Service, 2525 Gambell Street, Anchorage, AK 99503-2892, 907 257-2646

RIN: 1024-AC25
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
National Park Service (NPS)
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1714. PICTURED ROCKS NATIONAL LAKESHORE; SPECIAL REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 9a

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 7.32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Park Service proposes to close certain developed 
and high visitor use areas to hunting in Pictured Rocks National 
Lakeshore in the interest of public safety. Parts of this regulation 
will comply with existing Michigan State Park hunting regulations. 
[[Page 23455]] 

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/23/95                     60 FR 4394
NPRM Comment Period End         03/23/95                     60 FR 4394
Final Action                    01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry Hach, Chief Ranger, Department of the Interior, 
National Park Service, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, P.O. Box a40, 
Munising, MI 49862, 906 387-2607

RIN: 1024-AC28



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
National Park Service (NPS)
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1715. PROTECTION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES; UNIFORM REGULATIONS

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 7; 36 CFR 296; 18 CFR 1312; 32 CFR 229

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/26/95                     60 FR 5256
Final Action Effective          02/27/95                     60 FR 5256

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Dan Haas, 202 343-4101

RIN: 1024-AA51
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
National Park Service (NPS)
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1716. DRY TORTUGAS NATIONAL PARK: FISHING; BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 7.27

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/31/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Wayne Landrum, 813 695-3091

RIN: 1024-AA96
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
National Park Service (NPS)
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1717. EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK: MINING AND FISHING REGULATIONS

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 7.45(a)

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/15/94                    59 FR 58781
Final Action Effective          12/15/94                    59 FR 58781

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dennis Burnett, 202 208-4874

RIN: 1024-AB10
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
National Park Service (NPS)
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1718. YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK: COMMERCIAL TRAFFIC ON U.S. HIGHWAY 
191 WITHIN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 7.13

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/25/94                    59 FR 43731
Final Action Effective          09/25/94                    59 FR 43731

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mike Murray, 307 344-7381

RIN: 1024-AB82
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
National Park Service (NPS)
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1719. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE SYMBOLS: UNITED STATES PARK POLICE 
INSIGNIA

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 11

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/31/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dennis Burnett, 202 208-4874

RIN: 1024-AB94
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
National Park Service (NPS)
______________________________________________________________________

1720. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SITES IN UNITS OF THE NATIONAL PARK 
SYSTEM

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 6

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/22/94                    59 FR 65948
Final Action Effective          01/22/95                    59 FR 65948

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Jake Hoogland, 202 208-4274

RIN: 1024-AB95
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
National Park Service (NPS)
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1721. RIGHTS-OF-WAY

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 14

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/31/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dick Young, 804 898-3400

RIN: 1024-AC01
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
National Park Service (NPS)
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1722. SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF NEWSPAPERS, LEAFLETS, AND PAMPHLETS

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 7.96

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/01/95                    60 FR 17639
Final Action Effective          05/08/95                    60 FR 17639

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sandra Alley, 202 619-7223

RIN: 1024-AC14
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
National Park Service (NPS)
______________________________________________________________________

1723. KATMAI NATIONAL PARK--BEAR MANAGEMENT

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 13.66

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/31/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steve Hurd, 907 246-3305

RIN: 1024-AC17


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
National Park Service (NPS)
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[[Page 23456]]
1724. GRAND TETON BACKCOUNTRY USE

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 7.22

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/14/95                    60 FR 13629
Final Action Effective          04/13/95                    60 FR 13629

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dennis Burnett, 202 208-4874

RIN: 1024-AC20
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
National Park Service (NPS)
______________________________________________________________________

1725. VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK: AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 7.33

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/31/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bruce McKeeman, 218 283-9821

RIN: 1024-AC23
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
National Park Service (NPS)
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1726. CONVEYANCE OF FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD INTERESTS

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 17

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/31/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Debo, 216 526-5256

RIN: 1024-AC27
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
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1727. ADMINISTRATION OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 13; PL 67-85

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 40

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise established policies and provide 
uniform procedures to govern the higher education program administered 
under the authority of 25 USC 13. This rule applies only to educational 
grants; Bureau educational loans are governed by 25 CFR part 91. This 
part has been redesignated from 25 CFR part 32.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Public Consultation             01/23/91
NPRM                            04/30/95
NPRM Comment Period End         07/31/95
Final Action                    01/30/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal, Federal

Additional Information: This rule is being reproposed due to a court 
decision on the definition of ``Indian.''

Agency Contact: Terry Portra, EducationSpecialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS-3530 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240, 202 208-4871

RIN: 1076-AA10
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
______________________________________________________________________

1728. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF IRRIGATION PROJECTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 145; 25 USC 383; 25 USC 385; 25 USC 338; 25 
USC 43

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 171

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of these revisions is to provide for consistent 
administration, to establish policies for updating practices and 
procedures of operation and maintenance of the irrigation system and to 
provide uniform accounting procedures.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/31/95
NPRM Comment Period End         10/31/95
Final Action                    04/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Ross Mooney, Acting Chief, Branch of Irrigation, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4559 MIB, 
1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, 202 208-5480

RIN: 1076-AC53
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
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1729. NAVAJO PARTITIONED LANDS GRAZING REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 640(d)

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 161

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations are necessary for implementation of the 
livestock and grazing control provisions of 25 USC 640(d). In 1982 the 
Federal District Court for Arizona abolished 25 CFR 153, Grazing 
Regulation for the Joint Use Administrative Area and ordered the 
Secretary to promulgate new regulations for the control of grazing and 
livestock for the former Joint Use Administrative Area. Due to a lack 
of tribal concurrence, regulations were not promulgated for lands 
partitioned to the Navajo Tribe. Navajo tribal concurrence has been 
recently obtained; therefore, the BIA needs to move forward with 
publication of these regulations. Any cost associated with the 
implementation of these regulations will be assumed within the BIA 
annual budget. Cost associated with compliance of the provisions of 
these regulations will be borne by the Navajo Tribe or its members. 
There is no associated cost to the general public.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM Comment Period End         06/15/95
NPRM                            06/00/95
Final Action                    12/31/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Mark Bradford, Chief, Branch of Agriculture and Range, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20240, 202 208-3598

RIN: 1076-AC81


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
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[[Page 23457]]
1730. GRANTS TO TRIBALLY CONTROLLED COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND NAVAJO 
COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 1801 to 1852; 25 USC 640; 25 USC 1831

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 41

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule applies to the provision of financial assistance, 
technical assistance, and endowments to tribal colleges and Navajo 
Community College and will strengthen requirements relating to: (1) 
Criteria for satisfactory programs; (2) counting Indian students; (3) 
developing planning grants; (5) forward funding; (6) renovation and 
construction of facilities; and (7) preparing construction feasibility 
reports.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/95
Final Action                    01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Terry Portra, Education Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 3512, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240, 202 208-4871

RIN: 1076-AD08
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
______________________________________________________________________

1731. INDIAN SCHOOL EQUALIZATION PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 13; 25 USC 2008

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 39

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will change the definitions of some disabling 
conditions so that they are consistent with Department of Education 
definitions of some disabling conditions and adjust the way schools are 
reimbursed for student transportation services.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/95
Final Action                    10/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joy Martin, Chief, Branch of Administrative Services, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 3515 MIB, 
1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, 202 219-4555

RIN: 1076-AD09
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
______________________________________________________________________

1732. LAND ACQUISITIONS FOR TRIBES AND INDIVIDUAL INDIANS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 409a; 25 USC 465; 25 USC 501; 25 USC 574; 25 
USC 576; 25 USC 608; 25 USC 467; 25 USC 450h; 25 USC 463e; 25 USC 451; 
25 USC 464; 25 USC 487 to 489; 25 USC 573; 25 USC 610

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 151

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise the regulations to comply with current 
statutes and Departmental policy. It will add provisions or clarify 
procedures for land acquisitions under Part 151 and will provide 
stronger and more consistent guidelines for reviewing trust 
applications than the current case-by-case review, which uses general 
criteria. The streamlined regulations will benefit tribes and 
individual Indians who request real property acquisition for trust 
status. No additional costs will be incurred by applicants or the 
Bureau.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/95
Final Action                    03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alice Harwood, Realty Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Division of Real Estate Services, 
1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, 202 208-3604

RIN: 1076-AD11
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
______________________________________________________________________

1733. LEASING OF OSAGE RESERVATION LANDS IN OKLAHOMA FOR MINING 
EXCEPT OIL AND GAS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 214

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will eliminate specific royalties to be paid for 
minerals not found within the Osage mineral estate and give the 
authority to the Osage Tribal Council, as approved by the 
Superintendent of the Osage Agency to set applicable royalty rates.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/30/95
NPRM Comment Period End         12/31/95
Final Action                    06/30/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kim Snyder, Liaison Officer, Energy and Minerals, 
Office of Trust Responsibilities, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, Room 4544 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, 
202 208-3607

RIN: 1076-AD12
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Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
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1734.  INDIAN TRIBAL JUSTICE ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 103-176

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 92

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will establish the formula used to determine the 
funding to be given under the Indian Tribal Justice Act. The formula, 
standards, and criteria are required by Section 103 of the Act. This 
rule will affect tribal governance and individual welfare.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/01/95
NPRM Comment Period End         08/01/95

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Carey Vicenti, Office of Tribal Services, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Room 2611 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240, 202 208-4400

RIN: 1076-AD15


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
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[[Page 23458]]
1735.  SPECIAL EDUCATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 25 USC 2; 25 USC 9; 20 USC 1411 to 1420

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 45

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will update the existing rule to be consistent with 
Public Law 102-119, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, by 
expanding the scope of the existing rule and changing the terms used in 
the rule. There will be no significant changes to funding categories. 
Only minor categories will be added with no additional cost. Services 
will be provided to expanded populations within the affected tribes.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/30/95
NPRM Comment Period End         09/30/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Lena Mills, Branch CHief, Exceptional Education, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street 
NW., Room 3512 MIB, Washington, DC 20240, 202 208-6675

RIN: 1076-AD16
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
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1736.  INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1994

Priority:  Regulatory Plan

Legal Authority:  25 USC 450; 25 USC 5911; 25 USC 1396; 25 USC 450 (PL 
103-413)

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 900; 25 CFR 272; 25 CFR 274; 25 CFR 275; 25 CFR 
277; 25 CFR 278

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, April 25, 1995.
Negotiations for new regulations must be completed within 90 days of 
the Act's effective date unless the Secretary obtains written approval 
of an extension.

Abstract: The Indian Self Determination Contract Reform Act of 1994 
(Public Law 103-413) significantly amends numerous provisions of the 
Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975 (25 USC 
450). Its purpose is to limit the promulgation of regulations under 25 
USC 450 and to specify the terms of self determination contracts 
entered into between the United States and Indian tribal organizations. 
The Act adds a new definition of the term ``construction contract,'' 
excludes tribes or tribal organizations from the provisions of the 
Davis-Bacon Act, and recognizes the applicability of tribal employment 
and contract preference laws to contracts benefitting a single tribe. 
The latter provision in effect permits the application of tribal 
ordinances providing preference in employment to tribal members or 
other individuals. The Act also amends substantially the scope of 
contractable programs and the grounds for declination.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/31/95
NPRM Comment Period End         12/31/95
Final Action                    04/25/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Additional Information: A proposed rule for a new 25 CFR part 900 was 
published in the Federal Register on January 20, 1994. This rule is 
being removed from the agenda due to the new legislation. The 
regulation now being proposed is a replacement for that regulation.

Agency Contact: James Thomas, Chief, Division of Self Determination, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street 
NW., Room 4627, Washington, DC 20240, 202 208-5727

RIN: 1076-AD21



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
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1737. ADMINISTRATION OF THE INDIAN ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 13

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 46

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These proposed regulations are designed to provide 
standardized administrative procedures for administering and operating 
Indian adult education programs.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/30/87                    12 FR 49172
NPRM Comment Period End         02/29/88                    52 FR 49172
Public consultation             01/23/91
NPRM                            08/25/94                    59 FR 44016
NPRM Comment Period End         01/31/95
Final Action                    04/12/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Terry Portra, EducationSpecialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Indian Education 
Programs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, 202 208-4871

RIN: 1076-AA15
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
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1738. OIL, GAS, SOLID MINERAL, AND GEOTHERMAL MINERAL AGREEMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 2101 to 2108

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 211; 25 CFR 212

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of these revisions is to reflect the enactment of 
legislation, court decisions, changes, and reorganization with the 
Federal government and the evolution of usual and common business 
practices. The existing rule does not adequately reflect the provisions 
of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act or the Surface Mining 
Control and Reclamation Act. [[Page 23459]] 

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/21/87                    52 FR 39332
NPRM Comment Period End         12/21/87                    52 FR 39332
NPRM                            11/18/91                    56 FR 58734
Reproposal                      11/21/91                    56 FR 58734
NPRM Comment Period End         01/19/92
Final Action                    07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Additional Information: This regulation was formerly combined with 
material that will now be published separately under RIN 1076-AC98.

Agency Contact: Kim Snyder, Div. of Energy and Mineral Resources, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20240, 202 208-3607

RIN: 1076-AA82
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
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1739. ROADS OF THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 47; 25 USC 318a; 23 USC 202; 23 USC 204

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 170

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Indian Affairs is proposing to revise 25 CFR 
part 170 to reflect the current Bureau of Indian Affairs and Federal 
Highway Administration policies for road systems on Indian 
reservations. This change is proposed to assure that funds are 
apportioned from the Highway Trust Fund for construction projects on 
Indian reservations roads in accordance with the relative needs of the 
reservation, and to encourage tribal self-determination.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/24/94                    59 FR 14030
NPRM Comment Period End         05/23/94                    59 FR 14030
Final Action                    08/31/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Paul Sunwoo, Acting Chief, Division of Transportation, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street 
NW., Room 4050, MIB, Washington, DC 20240, 202 208-4359

RIN: 1076-AB05
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
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1740. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 13

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau is amending existing Financial Assistance and 
Social Services program regulations. The proposed regulations define 
the extent of the programs, establish eligibility requirements and set 
the parameters for assistance payments. General Assistance, Child 
Welfare Assistance and Services to Families and Communities will be 
revised. Adult Care Services, Tribal Work Experience Program and 
Miscellaneous Assistance Programs will be added to the regulations in 
more detail.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/07/94                    59 FR 16720
NPRM Comment Period End         06/06/94
Final Action                    06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Betty Tippeconnic, Chief, Division of Social Services, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20240, 202 208-2721

RIN: 1076-AC13
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
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1741. GENERAL FOREST REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 2; 25 USC 301; 25 USC 406; 25 USC 407; 25 USC 
413; 25 USC 466

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 163

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, May 28, 1992.

Abstract: The Bureau of Indian Affairs is revising 25 CFR part 163 to 
reflect those changes necessary to implement the National Indian Forest 
Resources Management Act, PL 101-630. This action includes revisions 
and amendments to existing regulations as well as the addition and 
deletion of sections affected by the Act. The regulations will provide 
uniform guidance for forest management and administration and implement 
Indian and Alaskan Native forestry education assistance programs.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/27/94                     59 FR 3952
NPRM Comment Period End         03/28/94
Final Action                    05/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Tribal, Federal

Additional Information: In conjunction with this revision of part 163, 
parts 164 and 165 will be deleted.

Agency Contact: Jim Stires, Forester, Branch of Forestry, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Billings Area Office, 1316 N. 
26th Street, Billings, MT 59101, 406 657-6358

RIN: 1076-AC44
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
______________________________________________________________________

1742. OFF RESERVATION LAND ACQUISITIONS FOR INDIAN TRIBES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 465; 25 USC 2202

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 151

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule will provide stronger and more consistent 
guidelines for reviewing trust applications than the current case-by-
case review, which uses general criteria. The Secretary of the Interior 
announced on July 19, 1990, a new policy for Indian Tribes acquiring in 
trust for gaming and non-gaming purposes lands contiguous to or outside 
the tribe's existing reservation boundaries. This proposed revision 
will add two new sets of criteria that will be used in evaluating 
tribal off-reservation acquisition for gaming and non-gaming purposes.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/15/91                    56 FR 32278
NPRM Comment Period End         08/15/91                    56 FR 32278
Final Action                    04/15/95
Final Action Effective          05/15/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Alice Harwood, Realty Specialist, Division of Real 
Estate Services, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 
Room [[Page 23460]] 4522 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, 
202 208-3604

RIN: 1076-AC51
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
______________________________________________________________________

1743. SALE OF FOREST PRODUCTS, RED LAKE INDIAN RESERVATION, 
MINNESOTA

Priority:  Informational

Legal Authority:  25 USC 9; 25 USC 2

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 165

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this action is to delete part 165 from 25 CFR. 
Since the Red Lake Indian Mills no longer exist and since section 
163.13, ``Indian tribal forest enterprise operations,'' of the 1993 
revision of the 25 CFR General Forest Regulations adequately prescribes 
policy for the sale of forest products produced by other Indian forest 
product enterprises on the Red Lake Indian Reservation, 25 CFR part 165 
is no longer needed.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/12/94                    59 FR 35580
NPRM Comment Period End         09/12/94
Final Action                    05/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Additional Information: This part is being deleted due to revisions 
made in part 163.

Agency Contact: Jim Stires, Forester, Office of Trust and Economic 
Development, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1316 
N. 26th Street, Billings, MT 59101, 406 657-6358

RIN: 1076-AC75
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
______________________________________________________________________

1744. SALE OF LUMBER AND OTHER FOREST PRODUCTS PRODUCED BY INDIAN 
ENTERPRISES FROM THE FORESTS ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS

Priority:  Informational

Legal Authority:  25 USC 2; 25 USC 9

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 164

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this action is to delete part 164 from 25 CFR. 
Since section 163.13, ``Indian tribal forest enterprise operations,'' 
of the 1993 revision of the 25 CFR General Forest Regulations 
adequately prescribed policy for the sale of lumber and other forest 
products produced by Indian enterprises from forests on Indian 
reservations, 25 CFR part 164 is no longer needed.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/12/94                    59 FR 35580
NPRM Comment Period End         09/12/94
Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Additional Information: This part is being deleted due to revisions 
made to part 163.

Agency Contact: Jim Stires, Forester, Department of the Interior, 
Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1316 N. 26th Street, Billings, MT 59101, 406 
657-6358

RIN: 1076-AC77
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
______________________________________________________________________

1745. INDIAN ELECTRIC POWER UTILITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 3001

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 175

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will add a new section to the current regulation to 
cover hardship cases and will make necessary changes to comply with 
Secretarial Order 3150 redelegating authority in the Bureau of Indian 
Affairs.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/31/94
NPRM Comment Period End         02/28/95
Final Action                    06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Ross Mooney, Acting Chief, Branch of Irrigation and 
Power, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C 
Street NW., Room 4559-MIB, Washington, DC 20240, 202 208-5480

RIN: 1076-AD03
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
______________________________________________________________________

1746. PREFERENCE IN EMPLOYMENT

Priority:  Informational

Legal Authority:  25 USC 479

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau is proposing to eliminate provisions relating to 
preference in employment because they expired on January 5, 1990.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/06/94                    59 FR 47046
NPRM Comment Period End         12/06/94
Final Action                    07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Carl Cook, Staffing and Manpower Speccialist, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1951 Constitution 
Avenue NW., Room 320-SIB, Washington, DC 20245, 202 208-2506

RIN: 1076-AD05
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
______________________________________________________________________


1747. PRESERVATION OF ANTIQUITIES

Priority:  Informational

Legal Authority:  25 USC 470aa; 25 USC 301; 25 USC 378; 25 USC 379

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 261

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will delete 25 CFR 261, which provides Bureau-
specific procedures for the issuance of permits under the Antiquities 
Act of 1906 (16 USC 432). The part is superseded by regulations 
covering the issuance of permits for the same purpose under the more 
comprehensive Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 (16 USC 
470).

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/31/94                    59 FR 61220
NPRM Comment Period End         02/28/95
Final Action                    07/31/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donald Sutherland, Archaeologist, Office of Trust 
Responsibilities, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 
Room 4525 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, 202 208-4791

RIN: 1076-AD10


[[Page 23461]] 
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
______________________________________________________________________

1748. LEASING AND PERMITTING

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 162

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No further action 
will be taken at this time.     04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Bradford, 202 208-3598

RIN: 1076-AA29
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
______________________________________________________________________

1749. REVISED PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INDIAN SELF-
DETERMINATION AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1988

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 900; 25 CFR 272; 25 CFR 274; 25 CFR 275; 25 CFR 
276; 25 CFR 277; 25 CFR 278

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action - Withdrawn for 
rewrite in light of new 
legislation.                    12/01/94                    59 FR 61764

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jim Thomas, 202 208-5727

RIN: 1076-AC20
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
______________________________________________________________________

1750. MINIMUM ACADEMIC STANDARDS FOR THE BASIC EDUCATION OF INDIAN 
CHILDREN AND NATIONAL CRITERIA FOR DORMITORY SITUATIONS

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 36

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/01/94                    59 FR 61764

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Jim Martin, 202 219-1131

RIN: 1076-AC32
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
______________________________________________________________________

1751. EDUCATION FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 294

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No further action 
will be taken at this time.     02/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Katheen L. Slover, 202 208-3405

RIN: 1076-AC49
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
______________________________________________________________________

1752. BUY INDIAN ACT PROCEDURES FOR CONTRACTING

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1480

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No further action 
will be taken at this time.     01/11/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: Kimberly A. Romine, 202 208-2825

RIN: 1076-AC50
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
______________________________________________________________________

1753. INDIVIDUAL INDIAN MONIES

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 115

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No further action 
will be taken at this time.     04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Pat Gerard, 505 766-3223

RIN: 1076-AC65
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
______________________________________________________________________

1754. LISTING OF COURTS OF INDIAN OFFENSES: AMENDMENT

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 11

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action -This was a 
correction for which no proposal 
was published.                  09/22/94                    59 FR 48722

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Roland Johnson, 505 766-3157

RIN: 1076-AC78
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
______________________________________________________________________

1755. ADULT AND JUVENILE DETENTION, HOLDING, AND COMMUNITY 
RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS FOR FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 10

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Warren D. LeBeau, 202 208-5786

RIN: 1076-AC80
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
______________________________________________________________________

1756. INDIAN MONIES, PROCEEDS OF LABOR (IMPL)

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 113

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/31/94                    59 FR 54504

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Jim R. Parris, 505 766-3230

RIN: 1076-AC86
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
______________________________________________________________________

1757. BUSINESS PRACTICES ON THE NAVAJO, HOPI, AND ZUNI RESERVATIONS

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 141

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/31/94                    59 FR 54502

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Jim R. Parris, 505 766-3230

RIN: 1076-AC87


______________________________________________________________________


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
______________________________________________________________________

[[Page 23462]]
1758. TRIBAL ORGANIZATION UNDER A FEDERAL STATUTE

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 81

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No further action 
will be taken at this time.     04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Simmons, 202 208-7445

RIN: 1076-AC88
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
______________________________________________________________________

1759. PETITIONING AND OTHER PROCEDURES FOR TRIBES REORGANIZED UNDER 
FEDERAL STATUTE AND OTHER ORGANIZED TRIBES

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 82

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No further action 
will be taken at this time.     04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Simmons, 202 208-7445

RIN: 1076-AC89
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
______________________________________________________________________

1760. FAMILY AND CHILD EDUCATION PROGRAM (FACE)

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 35

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No further action 
will be taken at this time.     01/20/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patsy Jones, 202 219-1127

RIN: 1076-AC92
______________________________________________________________________



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
______________________________________________________________________

1761. RESOURCE ALLOCATION METHODOLOGY FOR THE HOUSING ASSISTANCE 
PROGRAM

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 256

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No further action 
will be taken at this time.     01/11/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hilda Manuel, 202 208-3463

RIN: 1076-AD01
______________________________________________________________________



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
______________________________________________________________________

1762. IRRIGATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE RATE ADJUSTMENT

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 171.1

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No further action 
will be taken under this RIN.   01/18/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ross Mooney, 202 208-5480

RIN: 1076-AD02
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
______________________________________________________________________

1763. RANGE REGULATIONS

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 162; 25 CFR 166

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Bradford, 202 208-3598

RIN: 1076-AD04
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
______________________________________________________________________

1764. REINDEER IN ALASKA

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 243

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn due to pending 
lawsuit.                        01/19/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Don C. Tomlin, 907 727-4124

RIN: 1076-AD07
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
______________________________________________________________________


1765.  TRIBAL SELF-GOVERNANCE PROGRAM SELECTION CRITERIA

Legal Authority:  PL 101-413; PL 103-413

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 901

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes procedures for tribes to use in 
applying for entry into the self governance program and establishes the 
criteria to be used by the Department in selecting new tribes for 
negotiations.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action - No further action 
will be taken at this time.     02/15/95                     60 FR 8553

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Verner V.Duus, Compact Negotiator, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Room 2548, 
Washington, DC 20240, 202 219-0240

RIN: 1076-AD19
BILLING CODE 4310-02-F



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
______________________________________________________________________

1766. PAYOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 396 et seq; 25 USC 396a et seq; 25 USC 2101 et 
seq; 30 USC 181 et seq; 30 USC 351 et seq; 30 USC 1001 et seq; 30 USC 
1701 et seq; 31 USC 9701; 43 USC 1301 et seq; 43 USC 1331 et seq; 43 
USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 218

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Responsibilities of Minerals Management Service include the 
collection of royalties, bonuses, rentals, and related revenues from 
Federal and Indian mineral leases. These monies [[Page 23463]] are, for 
the most part, collected from the current designated payor on the 
lease. However, if MMS is unable to collect from the current payor, it 
must pursue collections from a prior payor(s), the lessee, or an 
assignee of the lease. Existing regulations are unclear as to the 
responsibilities and liabilities of the parties involved. Therefore, 
MMS is proposing to amend its regulations to clarify payor, lessee, and 
assignee requirements and responsibilities.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Proposed Rule                   04/13/94                    59 FR 17504
NPRM                            12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James W. Shaw, Associate Director for Royalty 
Management, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 
P.O. Box 25165, MS 3000, Denver, CO 80225-0165, 303 231-3058

RIN: 1010-AB45
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
______________________________________________________________________

1767. AMENDMENTS TO 30 CFR 250.67--HYDROGEN SULFIDE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1334

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 250.67

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise the requirements for warning systems, 
personnel protection, hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and sulphur dioxide (SO2) 
detection and monitoring. A recent equipment failure at an H2S gas 
facility resulted in the flaring of gas containing high concentrations 
of H2S, which resulted in the risk of exposure to high concentrations 
of H2S and the discharge of large volumes of SO2. As a result of this 
incident, the current regulations are being revised to adequately 
address the flaring of gas containing H2S. Since the revisions are 
extensive, the rule is being reproposed.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/15/90                    55 FR 33326
NPRM Comment Period End         10/15/90                    55 FR 33326
NPRM                            06/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Mirabella, Chief, Engineering and Standards 
Branch, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, Mail 
Stop 4700, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 22070, 703 787-1607

RIN: 1010-AB50
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
______________________________________________________________________

1768. REVISION OF REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING CORPORATE SURETY BONDS FOR 
OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LEASES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 250; 30 CFR 251; 30 CFR 256

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend current regulations requiring lessee 
surety bonds. The value of surety bonds required by current regulations 
for leases approved before November 27, 1993, is not adequate to 
protect the government from loss due to lessees' failure to comply with 
the terms of OCS leases. This rule embodies a comprehensive approach to 
the complex problems associated with the movement of smaller operators 
into the OCS. The potential costs are the increase in cost to obtain a 
higher level of bond coverage. Benefits would be the enhancement of 
smaller operators' ability to provide necessary surety, and to provide 
greater protection of the public interest by reducing the potential for 
losses to the government.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Mirabella, Chief, Engineering and Standards 
Branch, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, Room 
4700, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 22070, 703 787-1607

RIN: 1010-AB92
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
______________________________________________________________________

1769. REVISION OF AUTHORIZED BIDDING SYSTEMS FOR LEASES IN THE 
OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1334(a)

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 256

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will better enable MMS to set lease terms in 
reaction to changing oil and gas market conditions by offering leases 
at royalty rates that reflect lower market prices. This rule will allow 
modification of the minimum royalty from 12-1/2 percent of the 
production amount or value to an effectively lower rate that would be 
described in the lease terms portion of a sale's final notice. This 
lower rate could be designated over the life of the lease as a constant 
or sliding scale measure, or it could emerge as a result of the 
lessee's fulfillment of specified conditions (e.g., no royalties would 
be due until production reaches a designated level or a predetermined 
capital cost allowance is recovered). MMS expects to better respond to 
changing market conditions because of this modification and believes 
that this action will cause increased bidding (cont)

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: ABSTRACT CONT: competition for new leases. For 
those selected tracts offered under a reduced royalty bidding system, 
the proposed rule is expected to bolster domestic production and 
maintain or increase employment in the oil and gas sector.

Agency Contact: John Mirabella, Chief, Engineering and Standards 
Branch, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, Room 
4700, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 22070, 703 787-1607

RIN: 1010-AB93


______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
______________________________________________________________________

[[Page 23464]]
1770. TRANSPORTATION AND PROCESSING ALLOWANCES FOR OIL AND GAS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 396; 25 USC 2102; 30 USC 181; 30 USC 351; 30 
USC 1001; 30 USC 1701; 30 USC 1301; 30 USC 1331; 30 USC 1801

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: A study group was formed to review regulatory requirements 
that became effective on March 1, 1988. This group proposed changes to 
the forms and submission requirements and the method for calculating 
assessments. The minerals industry and the general public will be 
requested to comment on the proposed changes to the rules on 
transportation and processing allowances.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Agency Contact: James W. Shaw, Associate Director for Royalty 
Management, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 
P.O. Box 25165, Room 3000, Denver, CO 80225-0165, 303 231-3058

RIN: 1010-AB94
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
______________________________________________________________________

1771. FLARING OR VENTING GAS AND BURNING LIQUID HYDROCARBONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1334(j)

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 250.175

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: MMS regulations do not now address burning of liquid 
hydrocarbons. When the rules were written, liquid hydrocarbons were not 
burned and there was no need to address the subject. Economic changes, 
coupled with an increase in well test times and distances from shore, 
have caused some operators to ask to burn liquid hydrocarbons. 
Currently, MMS is citing its mandate to conserve resources to restrict 
this practice. However, to have clear regulatory backing for this 
policy, MMS is planning to issue a proposed rulemaking. This proposed 
rule will give the public the opportunity to comment on the proposed 
restrictions on burning liquid hydrocarbons.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Buffington, Petroleum Engineer, Department of 
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, Room 4700, 381 Elden Street, 
Herndon, VA 22070-4817, 703 787-1147

RIN: 1010-AB96
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
______________________________________________________________________

1772. GAS MEASUREMENT AND COMMINGLING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1334; 30 USC 1711

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 250.181; 30 CFR 250.182; 30 CFR 250.184

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend and update regulations applicable to 
gas measurement, add a provision to an existing regulation that would 
clarify conditions under which surface commingling of gas would be 
approved, and add a new section to require measurement or estimation of 
gas volumes used on the leases or otherwise not saved for sale.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: John Mirabella, Chief, Engineering and Standards 
Branch, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, Room 
4700, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 22070-4817, 703 787-1607

RIN: 1010-AB97
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
______________________________________________________________________

1773. TRANSPORTATION AND WASHING ALLOWANCES FOR COAL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 396; 25 USC 2101; 30 USC 181; 30 USC 351; 30 
USC 1001; 30 USC 1701; 31 USC 9701; 43 USC 1301; 43 USC 1331; 43 USC 
1801

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule is designed to improve MMS's administration of 
allowances and to provide incentives for payors to comply with the 
reporting requirements of the regulations. It will amend the current 
regulatory requirements for allowance forms submission, amend the 
allowance payback and late payment charges for forms that are not filed 
on time, retain the need for regulatory approval thresholds, and 
propose alternative approaches to administrative allowances.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Agency Contact: James W. Shaw, Associate Director for Royalty 
Management, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 
P.O.Box 25165, MS 3000, Denver, CO 80225-0165, 303 231-3058

RIN: 1010-AC00
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
______________________________________________________________________

1774. ROYALTIES, RENTALS, BONUSES, AND OTHER MONIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 396; 25 USC 2101; 25 USC 181; 25 USC 351; 25 
USC 1701; 25 USC 9701; 25 USC 1301; 25 USC 1331; 25 USC 1801

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 218

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements changes in Treasury regulations that 
require agencies to use electronic collection and deposit of funds when 
cost effective, practical, and consistent with statutory authority. The 
rule will simplify industry's payments to MMS in compliance with the 
new Treasury requirements.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal [[Page 23465]] 

Agency Contact: James W. Shaw, Associate Director for Royalty 
Management, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 
P.O. Box 25165, MS 3000, Denver, CO 80225-0165, 303 231-3058

RIN: 1010-AC01
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
______________________________________________________________________

1775. VALUATION OF GAS PRODUCTION--FEDERAL LEASES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 25 USC 396; 25 USC 2101; 30 USC 181; 30 
USC 351; 30 USC 1001; 30 USC 1701; 31 USC 9701; 43 USC 1301; 43 USC 
1331; 43 USC 1801

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends regulations regarding the valuation of gas 
produced from Federal leases and agreements for arms-length and non 
arms-length contracts. Due to the variety of situations in producing 
and marketing gas products, MMS's purpose is to provide a valuation 
procedure that closely reflects market conditions and allows royalty to 
be based upon information readily available to the lessee. The 
procedure will minimize the administrative burden on industry and MMS.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Additional Information: This rule was developed using the negotiated 
rulemaking process which included representatives of MMS, States, 
industry, and other interested parties. Public meetings were held in 
accordance with notices published in the Federal Register.

Agency Contact: James W. Shaw, Associate Director for Royalty 
Management, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 
P.O. Box 25165, MS 3000, Denver, CO 80225-0165, 303 231-3058

RIN: 1010-AC02
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
______________________________________________________________________


1776.  ALLOWANCES FOR TRANSPORTATION AND PROCESSING COSTS 
ASSOCIATED WITH GAS VALUATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 25 USC 396; 25 USC 2101; 25 USC 181; 25 
USC 351; 25 USC 1001; 25 USC 1701; 25 USC 9701; 25 USC 1301; 25 USC 
1331; 25 USC 1801

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the regulations governing valuation for 
royalty purposes of gas produced from Federal and Indian leases. It 
primarily addresses allowances for transportation of gas. The 
amendments would clarify the methods by which gas royalties and 
deductions for gas transportation are calculated. The rule will also 
clarify changes required by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Order 
636 which has caused significant changes in the natural gas 
transportation industry.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Agency Contact: James W. Shaw, Associate Director for Royalty 
Management, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 
P.O. Box 25165, Room 3000, Denver, CO 80225-0165, 303 231-3058

RIN: 1010-AC06



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
______________________________________________________________________

1777. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING PRODUCTION PLATFORMS AND 
PIPELINES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The development of this rule resulted from the recommendation 
of a task force that examined many contributing causes to recent fatal 
accidents in the North Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. The task force 
identified areas where changes in regulations should be considered. 
This action considers changes to the regulations concerning better 
communication among personnel, protection of pipeline risers, safe fuel 
storage, and requirements of shutdown valves on depositing pipelines.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/23/90                    55 FR 29860
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/21/90
NPRM                            05/16/94                    59 FR 25377
NPRM Comment Period End         07/15/94
Final Action                    10/00/95
Final Action Effective          11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Mirabella, Chief, Engineering and Standards 
Branch, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, Mail 
Stop 4700, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 22070, 703 787-1607

RIN: 1010-AB52
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
______________________________________________________________________


1778. RESPONSE PLANS FOR FACILITIES SEAWARD OF THE COASTLINE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1321; EO 12777

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, August 18, 1992.

Abstract: Regulations are being developed to implement the authority of 
Minerals Management Service (MMS) under the Federal Water Pollution 
Control Act (FWPCA) as amended by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. These 
regulations will address oil spill prevention and response in State 
submerged lands as well as in the Outer Continental Shelf. A 
nonregulatory alternative will not meet the mandate of the FWPCA as 
amended. The expected costs will [[Page 23466]] depend on the extent to 
which existing practices in State and Federal waters meet the new 
mandated requirements. The expected benefits will be an assurance that 
oil spill prevention and response capability are being addressed on all 
facilities in both State and Federal waters.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/12/92                    57 FR 36032
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/28/92
Interim Final Rule              02/08/93                     58 FR 7489
Interim Final Rule              02/08/93                     58 FR 7489
NPRM                            01/13/95                     60 FR 3177
NPRM Comment Period End         03/14/95


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Mirabella, Chief, Engineering and Standards 
Branch, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, Mail 
Stop 4700, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 22070, 703 787-1607

RIN: 1010-AB81



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
______________________________________________________________________

1779. REGULATIONS GOVERNING RECOUPMENT OF OVERPAYMENTS ON INDIAN 
LEASES

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 218

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/13/95                     60 FR 3085
Final Action Effective          02/13/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James W. Shaw, 303 231-3058

RIN: 1010-AB40
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
______________________________________________________________________

1780. EXTENSION OF TIME PERIOD FOR MAINTAINING RECORDS ON OUTER 
CONTINENTAL SHELF NET PROFIT SHARE OIL AND GAS LEASES

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 220

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No further action 
will be taken.                  02/09/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James W. Shaw, 303 231-3058

RIN: 1010-AB46
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
______________________________________________________________________

1781. VALUATION OF OIL AND GAS FROM INDIAN LEASES

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 202

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/31/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James W. Shaw, 303 231-3058

RIN: 1010-AB57
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
______________________________________________________________________

1782. ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEYS

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 250.33; 30 CFR 250.34; 30 CFR 250.157

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/21/94                    59 FR 53091
Final Action Effective          11/21/94                    59 FR 53091

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Mirabella, 703 787-1607

RIN: 1010-AB63
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
______________________________________________________________________

1783. LIMITATIONS ON CREDIT ADJUSTMENTS SUBMITTED BY LESSEES AND 
OTHER ROYALTY PAYORS UNDER FEDERAL AND INDIAN MINERAL LEASES

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 218

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/31/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James W. Shaw, 303 231-3058

RIN: 1010-AB73
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
______________________________________________________________________

1784. COLLECTION OF ROYALTIES, INTEREST, AND OTHER AMOUNTS DUE 
UNDER FEDERAL AND INDIAN MINERAL LEASES BY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFSET

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 218

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - This rule has been 
combined with 1010-AB73.        02/10/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James W. Shaw, 303 231-3058

RIN: 1010-AB74
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
______________________________________________________________________

1785. AMENDMENT OF REGULATIONS GOVERNING ASSESSMENTS FOR INCORRECT 
REPORTS

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 216; 30 CFR 218

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/01/94                    59 FR 38904
Final Action Effective          08/31/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James W. Shaw, 303 231-3058

RIN: 1010-AB82
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
______________________________________________________________________

1786. OFFSETS, RECOUPMENTS, AND REFUNDS OF EXCESS PAYMENTS OF 
ROYALTIES, RENTALS, BONUSES, OR OTHER AMOUNTS UNDER FEDERAL OFFSHORE 
MINERAL LEASES

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 200

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/28/94                    59 FR 38359
Final Action Effective          08/29/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None [[Page 23467]] 

Agency Contact: James W. Shaw, 303 231-3058

RIN: 1010-AB90
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
______________________________________________________________________


1787. TRAINING OF LESSEE AND CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES ENGAGED IN OIL 
AND GAS AND SULPHUR OPERATIONS IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 250.210; 30 CFR 250.211; 30 CFR 250.212; 30 CFR 
250.213; 30 CFR 250.214; 30 CFR 250.215

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/31/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Buffington, 703 787-1147

RIN: 1010-AB99
BILLING CODE 4310-MR-F



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                         Prerule Stage
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)
______________________________________________________________________


1788. AFFECTED AREA (HAUL ROADS)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 701

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The term ``affected area'' as defined in 30 CFR 701.5 
excludes public roads, if, among other things, there is substantial 
public use. The rule was remanded by the Federal District Court because 
the definition excluded too broad a class of public roads. Suspension 
of that rule has caused confusion and left state regulatory authorities 
and OSM with imperfect guidance in a difficult area. Consistent with 
the Federal District Court ruling this rule will provide clarification 
and nationwide consistency concerning the extent to which public roads 
must be included in the affected area. There would be some increased 
costs to regulatory authorities and the coal industry since certain 
public roads that are not now regulated will need to be incorporated 
into the affected area of existing permits.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Fred Fox, Program Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240, 200 234-3263

RIN: 1029-AB76



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)
______________________________________________________________________

1789. COAL MOISTURE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 870

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule adds specific criteria an operator must use in 
determining an excess moisture allowance claimed under 30 CFR870.12. 
These criteria will codify technical guidance contained in AML Payer 
Letters issued since June 1988. The rule will identify acceptable 
methods and procedures for estimating total and inherent moisture 
contained in low rank coal. The criteria are based upon OSM experience 
and industry practices.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jane Robinson, Program Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 
Constitution Avenue NW., Room 7425 MIB, Washington, DC 20240, 202 208-
3318

RIN: 1029-AB78
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)
______________________________________________________________________

1790. CONTEMPORANEOUS RECLAMATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 816

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will reestablish time and distance requirements for 
backfilling and grading areas and contour mines so that reclamation 
proceeds as contemporaneously as practical with the surface mining 
operation. The rule will require the completion of backfilling and 
grading within certain times or distances following coal removal. The 
proposal allows that for mining methods other than area and contour 
mining a schedule may be established by the regulatory authority, or on 
a case-by-case basis, a time and distance variance may be approved by 
the authority.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/95
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dennis Hunter, Chief, Branch of Research and Technical 
Standards, Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining 
Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 Constitution [[Page 23468]] Avenue 
NW., Room 640 NC, Washington, DC 20240, 202 343-1504

RIN: 1029-AB79
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)
______________________________________________________________________


1791.  PROHIBITIONS UNDER SECTION 522(E) OF SMCRA

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 761

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will clarify the applicability of section 522 (e) 
of SMCRA to subsidence resulting from underground coal mining. Section 
522 (e) prohibits surface coal mining operations in certain areas 
designated by Congress, subject to existing rights.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/14/95
NPRM Comment Period End         06/16/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy Broderick, Chief, Branch of Federal and Indian 
Programs, Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining 
Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 202 208-2564

RIN: 1029-AB82



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)
______________________________________________________________________

1792. DEFINITION AND CRITERIA FOR VALID EXISTING RIGHTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 740; 30 CFR 745; 30 CFR 761; 30 CFR 772

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend the portions of the permanent program 
which address the circumstances which constitute valid existing rights 
to mine coal in areas where Congress has otherwise prohibited mining 
under section 522(e) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act 
of 1977. This revision is in response to a court decision in round III 
of the litigation on OSM's permanent program regulations.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/18/91                    56 FR 33152
NPRM Comment Period End         09/16/91
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Dennis Rice, Branch of State Programs, Department of 
the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 
1951 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20240, 202 208-2829

RIN: 1029-AB42
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)
______________________________________________________________________

1793. APPLICANT/VIOLATOR SYSTEM PERMIT INFORMATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 701; 30 CFR 773; 30 CFR 774; 30 CFR 778; 30 CFR 
843

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement 
proposes to establish new regulations and amend existing provisions to 
clarify the role of the Applicant/Violator System (AVS) in the permit 
application process; amend the definitions of ownership and control and 
of transfer, assignment or sale of permit right; establish procedures 
for successor in interest; revise requirements for information to be 
submitted as part of the permit application process; and eliminate 
certain civil penalties as a basis for a permit block for owners and 
controllers of violators.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/28/93                    58 FR 34652
NPRM Comment Period End         10/12/93
Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Russ Frum, Chief, Applicant/Violator System Office, 
Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and 
Enforcement, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Room 7424 MIB, Washington, 
DC 20240, 202 208-4655

RIN: 1029-AB62
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)
______________________________________________________________________

1794. BASIS FOR COAL WEIGHT DETERMINATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 870

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Some processors purchase raw coal from operators on an 
estimated clean coal basis. The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation 
and Enforcement's rules require reclamation fee payment on the actual 
gross weight of the clean or raw coal at the time of sale, transfer or 
use. Records required to document the basis of a coal sale are not 
clearly defined. Legislative changes provide OSM the authority to audit 
coal preparation plants, tipples and loading facilities. Records a 
person operating a coal preparation plant must maintain on coal 
purchases are not specified in regulation. A person operating a 
preparation plant is not liable for fee payment on coal sales that 
exceed purchases. This rule would allow an operator who sells coal to a 
processor, who actually cleans the coal, to pay fees on the same basis 
on which the operator is paid by the processor. The person who operates 
a coal preparation plant would be liable for reclamation fee payment on 
all coal sold that exceeds coal purchased. Records to be maintained to 
document the basis for coal sales would be defined in regulation.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/29/92                    57 FR 62116
NPRM Comment Period End         03/01/93
Final Action                    11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jane R. Robinson, Program Analyst, Department of the 
[[Page 23469]] Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and 
Enforcement, 1951 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20240, 202 343-
3318

RIN: 1029-AB68
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)
______________________________________________________________________

1795. COAL REMINING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 701; 30 CFR 773; 30 CFR 785; 30 CFR 816; 30 CFR 
817

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These rules will enable permittee operations which encounter 
an unanticipated event resulting in a violation to obtain new permits. 
The authority for this would exist from October 24, 1992, through 
September 30, 2004. The rules will also shorten the period of liability 
for revegetation from 5 years to 2 in the east and midwest and from 10 
years to 5 in the arid west for remining sites. The rules will ensure 
that remining sites do not lose their abandoned mine land eligibility. 
The rules are required to implement section 2503 of the Energy Policy 
Act of 1992.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/02/94                    59 FR 28744
NPRM Comment Period End         08/01/94
Final Action                    07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Doug Growitz, Hydrologist, Department of the Interior, 
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 Constitution 
Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20240, 202 208-1507

RIN: 1029-AB74
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)
______________________________________________________________________

1796. DEFINITION OF COAL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 700.5; 30 CFR 870

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would define coal to mean combustible carbonaceous 
rock composed principally of consolidated and chemically altered plant 
remains. The rule would place all definitions related to coal in 30 CFR 
700.5 and use the American Society for Testing and Materials ranking 
system to define different ranks of coal.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/07/93                    58 FR 52374
NPRM Comment Period End         01/07/94
Final Action                    05/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Doug Growitz, Hydrologist, Department of the Interior, 
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 Constitution 
Avenue NW., Room 640 NC, Washington, DC 20240, 202 343-1507

RIN: 1029-AB75
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)
______________________________________________________________________


1797. NOTIFICATION AND PERMIT PROCESSING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 1201

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 773

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would: (1) require that written findings be 
provided to all parties in an informal conference held during the 
permitting process regardless of the decision of the Regulatory 
Authority and (2) increase the protection afforded private landowners 
with property within the permit area of approved mining and reclamation 
permits. Preliminary information indicates that the rule may increase 
the costs of operations to the coal industry in certain states while 
protecting the property values of private homeowners.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/26/94                    59 FR 53884
NPRM Comment Period End         02/27/95                    59 FR 66287
Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Scott Boyce, Environmental Protection Specialist, 
Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and 
Enforcement, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240, 202 
343-3839

RIN: 1029-AB80



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)
______________________________________________________________________

1798. APPLICANT/VIOLATOR SYSTEM PROCEDURES

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 773; 30 CFR 774; 30 CFR 843; 30 CFR 778

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/28/94                    59 FR 54306
Final Action Effective          11/28/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Dr. Annetta Cheek, 202 208-4654

RIN: 1029-AB34
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)
______________________________________________________________________

1799. PERMANENT REGULATORY PROGRAM; PERFORMANCE STANDARDS; 
PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY IMPOUNDMENTS

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 816.46; 30 CFR 816.49; 30 CFR 817.46; 30 CFR 
817.49

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/20/94                    59 FR 53022
Final Action Effective          11/21/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dennis Hunter, 202 343-1504

RIN: 1029-AB40


______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)
______________________________________________________________________

[[Page 23470]]
1800. SURFACE COAL MINING AND RECLAMATION OPERATIONS: INITIAL AND 
PERMANENT REGULATORY PROGRAMS; ABANDONED SITES

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 840.11; 30 CFR 842.11

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/28/94                    59 FR 60876
Final Action Effective          12/28/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Daniel Stocker, 202 208-2550

RIN: 1029-AB60
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)
______________________________________________________________________

1801. REGULATION OF INDIAN LANDS

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 710.11; 30 CFR 750.16

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/23/94                    59 FR 43414
Final Action Effective          09/22/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Billie E. Clark, 303 844-2829

RIN: 1029-AB65
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)
______________________________________________________________________

1802. SUBSIDENCE

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 701; 30 CFR 784; 30 CFR 817; 30 CFR 843

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/31/95                    60 FR 16722
Final Action Effective          05/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Nancy Broderick, 202 208-2533

RIN: 1029-AB69
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)
______________________________________________________________________

1803. ABANDONED COAL REFUSE SITES

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 785; 30 CFR 829; 30 CFR 830; 30 CFR 845; 30 CFR 
870

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/31/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Camille Sellers, 202 208-4408

RIN: 1029-AB70
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)
______________________________________________________________________

1804. ABANDONED MINE LAND GRANT PROCEDURES

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 870; 30 CFR 886; 30 CFR 888

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/22/95                     60 FR 9974
Final Action Effective          03/24/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Norm Hess, 202 208-2949

RIN: 1029-AB72
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)
______________________________________________________________________

1805. COAL FORMATION OUTCROP FIRES

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 880

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/17/94                    59 FR 52374
Final Action Effective          11/16/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Browne, 202 208-2661

RIN: 1029-AB77
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)
______________________________________________________________________


1806. ARIZONA FEDERAL PROGRAM

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 903

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/12/95                    60 FR 18710
Final Action Effective          05/12/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Nancy Broderick, 202 208-2564

RIN: 1029-AB81
BILLING CODE 4310-05-F



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                         Prerule Stage
Bureau of Reclamation (RB)
______________________________________________________________________


1807.  AUTHORIZED USE OF RECLAMATION PROJECT WATER

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  31 USC 9701; 43 USC 12 to 15

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 425

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes procedures for the review and approval 
of requests for new and/or changed uses of Reclamation project water 
and Reclamation project water storage and conveyance facilities. It 
also establishes procedures for review and verification of authorities 
for existing uses of Reclamation project water and facilities and for 
resolving cases of unauthorized use of water.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/06/95
ANPRM Comment Period End        04/21/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Curtis Brown, Program Manager, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, PO Box 25007, Room D 5300, Denver, CO 
80225, 303 236-3289

RIN: 1006-AA35


[[Page 23471]] 
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Reclamation (RB)
______________________________________________________________________

1808. ACREAGE LIMITATION AND WATER CONSERVATION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  43 USC 390aa to 390zz-1; 43 USC 373; 15 USC 590y to 
590zz-1; 43 USC 392; 5 USC 553; 43 USC 422a to 422k; 43 USC 431; 43 USC 
439; 43 USC 523 to 525

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 426; 43 CFR 427

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, February 1, 1995. Final, Judicial, 
October 1, 1995.
Deadlines were established in a contract settlement contract. On the 
basis of this contract, the Federal District Court vacated its previous 
order on this rulemaking.

Abstract: A lawsuit settlement contract, signed in September 1993, 
requires the Bureau of Reclamation to propose new regulations 
implementing the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 on a westwide basis. 
The contract also requires the Bureau to prepare and EIS considering 
the impact of the proposed regulation and alternatives. The contract 
specifies that the proposed rules and draft EIS be published by 
December 1, 1994, and the final rules and EIS be published by August 1, 
1995. These dates have been extended by the litigants to February 1, 
1995, and October 1, 1995.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/06/93                    58 FR 64336
NPRM                            04/03/95                    60 FR 16922
Final Action                    10/01/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Rusty Schuster, Westwide Settlement Manager, Department 
of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, P.O. Box 25007, Mail Code D-
5010, Denver, CO 80225-0007, 303 236-9336

RIN: 1006-AA32
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Reclamation (RB)
______________________________________________________________________


1809. CENTRAL VALLEY PROJECT OF CALIFORNIA - PURPOSES, USES, AND 
ALLOCATION OF WATER SUPPLIES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 551; 5 USC 553

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 432; 50 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule will address water for fish and wildlife, water 
conservation standards, water transfers, land retirement, tiered 
pricing, renewal of long-term contracts, and implementation of the 
restoration fund created by the Central Valley Improvement Act. This 
rule is being developed jointly by the Bureau of Reclamation and the 
Fish and Wildlife Service.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/02/94                    59 FR 39316
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/01/95                    59 FR 67265
NPRM                            12/29/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Frank Dimick, Assistant Regional Director, Department 
of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, 
CA 95825-1898, 916 978-5139

RIN: 1006-AA34



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Reclamation (RB)
______________________________________________________________________

1810. REVENUES MANAGEMENT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 553; 43 USC 373; 43 USC 391; 43 USC 392; 40 USC 
491; 43 USC 498; 43 USC 501

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 403

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will define requirements for the crediting/
disposition of revenues. The rule notifies water districts of a review 
of legislation, repayment contracts, and amendments, and of current 
Bureau practice relating to collection and crediting/disposition. The 
rule also states that inappropriate direct crediting of revenues was 
discontinued effective January 1, 1994. Since the Bureau does not have 
the option to dispose of revenues other than as required by law, the 
intent of this review is to ensure that revenue crediting follows the 
requirements of law.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/12/94                    59 FR 46801
NPRM Comment Period End         01/13/95                    59 FR 58808
Final Action                    06/00/95
Final Action Effective          07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jaralyn Beek, Revenues Management Specialist, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, P.O. Box 25007, 
Denver, CO 80225-0007, 303 236-1061

RIN: 1006-AA30
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Reclamation (RB)
______________________________________________________________________


1811. ACREAGE LIMITATION ADMINISTRATIVE FEES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  43 USC 390 Reclamation Reform Act of 1982; 43 USC 371 
to 600 Reclamation Act of 1902

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 426

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 requires landholders 
(landowners and lessees) to meet certain requirements in order to be 
eligible to receive irrigation water. This rule will revise the current 
rules to add a provision that will impose fee assessments when certain 
statutory requirements are not met. Generally, the assessments will be 
based on costs incurred by Reclamation when irrigation water has been 
delivered to landholders who have not complied with these requirements. 
The fees will help improve compliance with the requirements of the Act 
and also help ensure that Reclamation irrigation water is not delivered 
to ineligible landholders.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/09/93    58 FR 59427 [[Page 23472]] 
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/09/93                    58 FR 59427
NPRM                            06/28/94                    59 FR 33251
NPRM Comment Period End         08/29/94                    59 FR 33251
Final Action                    04/00/95
Final Action Effective          05/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alonzo Knapp, Manager, Reclamation Law, Contracts, and 
Repayments, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, P.O. Box 
25007, Room D-5200, Denver, CO 80225-0007, 303 236-1061

RIN: 1006-AA33



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Reclamation (RB)
______________________________________________________________________


1812. REGULATIONS FOR ADMINISTERING ENTITLEMENTS TO COLORADO RIVER 
WATER IN THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER BASIN

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 415

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/31/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dale Ensminger, 702 293-8659

RIN: 1006-AA24
BILLING CODE 4310-09-F



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
______________________________________________________________________

1813. SALES OF FOREST PRODUCTS; GENERAL--PREPARATION FOR SALE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 617

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 5400; 43 CFR 5420

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will implement the Forest Resources Conservation 
and Shortage Relief Act of 1990 by prohibiting the export of 
unprocessed timber from western Federal timber lands and direct and 
indirect substitution for such timber.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bob Bierer, Forester, Department of the Interior, 
Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, 202 
452-7757

RIN: 1004-AB34
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
______________________________________________________________________

1814. LEASES, PERMITS, AND EASEMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1732; 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2920

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend the existing regulations to provide for 
improved administration of Leases, Permits and Easements under the 
Federal Land Policy and Management Act.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/21/90                    55 FR 48810
NPRM Comment Period End         01/22/91                    55 FR 48810
Second NPRM                     02/09/95                     60 FR 7878
Second NPRM Comment Period End  04/10/95                     60 FR 7878

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rule is being reproposed in part. Complete 
final rule will be published upon consideration of public comments on 
partially reproposed rule.

Agency Contact: Vanessa Engle, Realty Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 202 452-7776

RIN: 1004-AB51
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
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1815. MANAGEMENT OF DESIGNATED WILDERNESS AREA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1701 et seq; 16 USC 1131 et seq

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 8560

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend the existing regulations to remove 
obsolete provisions, clarify and simplify the regulations, and add 
provisions on access to inholdings, rights-of-way, use of mechanized 
equipment by certain individuals, access by Native Americans.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rob Hellie, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land 
Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, 202 653-9183

RIN: 1004-AB69
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
______________________________________________________________________

1816. SALES--FEDERAL LAND POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1701; 43 USC 1713

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2710

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend 43 CFR part 2710 to provide for improved 
administration of sales of public land under the Federal Land Policy 
and Management Act. [[Page 23473]] 

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jim Paugh, Realty Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 2515 Warren Ave., P.O. Box 1828, 
Cheyenne, WY 82003, 307 775-6306

RIN: 1004-AB77
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
______________________________________________________________________

1817. ONSHORE OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 181 et seq; 30 USC 351 to 359; 30 USC 301 to 
306; 25 USC 396 et seq; 43 USC 1457; 30 USC 1701 et seq; 25 USC 2102 et 
seq

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3160

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will clarify the responsibilities of the Bureau of 
Land Management for lands administered by the Forest Service under the 
Federal Onshore Oil and Gas Leasing Reform Act of 1987, providing the 
BLM is responsible only for Applications for Permit to Drill, related 
subsurface impacts, and related appeals.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Erick Kaarlela, Leader, Compliance Team, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20240, 202 452-0340

RIN: 1004-AC09
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
______________________________________________________________________

1818. TRAMROADS AND LOGGING ROADS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1732; 43 USC 1733; 43 USC 1740; 43 USC 1761 to 
1771; 43 USC 1181a to 1181b

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2810

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule will amend the regulations implementing title V of 
the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 with respect to 
tramroads and logging roads over the Oregon and California Railroad 
lands and Coos Bay Wagon Road lands. It will reflect current 
administrative requirements, facilitate environmental protection, and 
provide standards for recreational use.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: John Styduhar, Realty Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, BLM Oregon State Office, P.O. Box 
2965, 1300 N.E. 44th, Portland, OR 97208-2965, 503 952-6454

RIN: 1004-AC24
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
______________________________________________________________________

1819. WAIVER, SUSPENSION, OR REDUCTION OF RENTAL, ROYALTY, OR 
MINIMUM ROYALTY

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 181 et seq; 30 USC 351 to 359; 30 USC 1701 et 
seq

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3103.4-1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will encourage the continuing operation of wells 
that produce heavy oil by providing a system by which the operators of 
such wells may qualify for a royalty rate reduction.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/30/95                    60 FR 16424
NPRM Comment Period End         05/30/95                    60 FR 16424

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. John Bebout, Senior Geologist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 202 452-0340

RIN: 1004-AC26
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
______________________________________________________________________

1820. COALBED METHANE DEVELOPMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 13368

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3170

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 24, 1995.

Abstract: The rule will implement section 1339 of the Energy Policy Act 
of 1992. It will prevent conflicts in ownership of coalbed methane from 
impeding development of that resource by requiring pooling of 
development and payment of the proceeds into an escrow account until 
the ownership issue is resolved by a State entity of competent 
Jurisdiction. The rule will also allow States to avoid the Federal 
regulations by promulgating their own regulations that substantially 
comply with Federal requirements.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: David R. Stewart, Assistant Deputy State Director for 
Mineral Resources, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land 
Management, BLM Eastern States, 7450 Boston Boulevard, Springfield, VA 
22153, 703 440-1728

RIN: 1004-AC27
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
______________________________________________________________________


1821. LAW ENFORCEMENT--CRIMINAL

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1701 et seq; 16 USC 668(a); 16 USC 670; 16 USC 
707; 16 USC 1538(a); 16 USC 1540; 16 USC 3370(d)

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 9260

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will update and combine into one subpart the law 
enforcement regulations of several different programs of the Bureau of 
Land Management.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dennis McLane, Chief Ranger, Division of Law 
Enforcement and Resource, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land 
Management, 3905 Vista Avenue, Boise, ID 83705, 208 334-1260

RIN: 1004-AC30


[[Page 23474]] 
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
______________________________________________________________________

1822. ONSHORE OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS; SPECIAL PROVISIONS; ONSHORE 
OIL AND GAS ORDER NO. 5--MEASUREMENT OF GAS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 181 et seq; 30 USC 351 to 359; 30 USC 301 to 
306; 25 USC 396 to 399; 43 USC 1457; 40 USC 471 et seq; 42 USC 4321; 42 
USC 6508; 30 USC 1701 et seq; 25 USC 2102

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3164.1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend Onshore Oil and Gas Order No. 5 on 
Measurement of Gas to provide clarifications of recordkeeping and 
orifice meter standards, and to provide for approval by the 
jurisdictional Bureau of Land Management State Office of gas 
measurement by electronic flow computers, using an orifice, that 
calculate volume using equations specified by the American Gas 
Association Committee Report No.3.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/06/94                      59 FR 718
NPRM Comment Period End Extended04/18/94                    59 FR 12570
NPRM Comment Period End         07/08/94                    59 FR 29407
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Erick Kaarlela, Leader, Compliance Team, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20240, 202 452-0340

RIN: 1004-AB22
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
______________________________________________________________________

1823. PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF MINERALS RESOURCES INFORMATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3000

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will remove conflicts between existing mineral 
regulations relating to public availability of mineral resources 
information and the Freedom of Information Act. The rule will also 
remove discrepancies among the various mineral regulations regarding 
public release of information.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/31/91                    56 FR 24767
NPRM Comment Period End         07/31/91                    56 FR 24767
Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marilyn Legnini, FOIA Coordinator, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 202 452-5001

RIN: 1004-AB55
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
______________________________________________________________________

1824. SALES OF FOREST PRODUCTS; LAW ENFORCEMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1181e; 30 USC 601 et seq; 43 USC 1701 et seq; 
43 USC 1201; 18 USC 1851 to 1858

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 5460; 43 CFR 5510; 43 CFR 9230; 43 CFR 9260

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend current regulations to make them more 
orderly and easier to follow, and add a list of prohibited acts to the 
sections on forest product contracts and free use permits to provide 
guidance for the administration of contracts and permits and a basis 
for law enforcement.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/13/93                    58 FR 47847
NPRM Comment Period End         11/12/93                    58 FR 47847
Final Action                    07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bob Bierer, Forester, Department of the Interior, 
Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, 202 
452-7757

RIN: 1004-AB97
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
______________________________________________________________________

1825. ADMINISTRATION OF RIGHTS-OF-WAY

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1761 to 1771

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2803

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule will establish a schedule for fair market rental for 
communication use rights-of-way under the Federal Land Policy and 
Management Act. The schedule will help reduce administrative costs 
related to appraisals and protests and appeals.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/12/94                    59 FR 35596
NPRM Comment Period End         09/12/94                    59 FR 35596
Final Action                    08/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Cavanaugh, Realty Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 202 452-7780

RIN: 1004-AC12
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
______________________________________________________________________

1826. LOGICAL MINING UNITS: GENERAL; LMU APPLICATION PROCEDURES; 
LMU APPROVAL CRITERIA; LMU DILIGENCE; ADMINISTRATION OF LMU OPERATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 201 et seq

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3400

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule will amend the regulations dealing with coal logical 
mining units (LMUs) to improve procedures for review of applications 
and administration of operations. The rule will place a greater 
emphasis on stewardship of the Federal coal resources and will be 
designed to ensure that coal resources are developed in a legal, 
efficient, economical and orderly manner with due regard for the 
conservation of coal reserves and other resources within the concept of 
ecosystem management. The rule will resolve the question whether LMU 
diligent development requirements can be substituted for statutory 
lease-specific diligent development requirements.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/28/94                    59 FR 66874
NPRM Comment Period End         02/27/95                    59 FR 66874
Final Action                    09/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses [[Page 23475]] 

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Bill LeSage, Mining Engineer, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 202 452-0350

RIN: 1004-AC15
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
______________________________________________________________________

1827. ONSHORE OIL AND GAS ORDER NO. 8, WELL WORKOVERS, COMPLETIONS, 
AND ABANDONMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 189; 30 USC 359; 30 USC 301; 25 USC 396

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3160

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will establish Order No. 8 to set forth the minimum 
performance standards when conducting completion, workover, or 
abandonment operations on oil and gas wells on Federal and Indian 
(except Osage) lands.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/06/91                    56 FR 20568
NPRM Comment Period End         07/26/91                    56 FR 20568
Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Erick Kaarlela, Leader, Compliance Team, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20240, 202 452-0340

RIN: 1004-AC33
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
______________________________________________________________________

1828. FIRE MANAGEMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  43 USC 315a et seq; 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 9240

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will make emergency rehabilitation project 
decisions exempt from administrative appeal to minimize unnecessary 
delay in repairing damage caused by fire and other natural disasters, 
and avoiding erosion and other adverse impacts on public lands 
resulting from natural disasters.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Dr. Robert Clark, State Fire Management Officer 
(Idaho), Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 3380 
Americana Terrace, Boise, Idaho 83706-2544, 208 384-3091

RIN: 1004-AC36
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
______________________________________________________________________

1829.  COAL MANAGEMENT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 181 et seq

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3400

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend the exploration and mining operations 
regulations, as well as other operations-related regulations, to 
streamline them and to have them reflect current policy and standard 
industry operating practices relating to Federal coal.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/12/91                    56 FR 32002
NPRM Comment Period End         10/10/91                    56 FR 32002
Final Action                    11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bill LeSage, Mining Engineer, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240, 202 452-0350

RIN: 1004-AC37
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
______________________________________________________________________

1830.  PUBLIC LAW 167; ACT OF JULY 23, 1955 (MINING CLAIM 
USE AND OCCUPANCY)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 22 et seq; 30 USC 612; 43 USC 1701 et seq

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3710

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will enumerate the restrictions on use and 
occupancy of unpatented mining claims and mill sites on public lands.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/11/92                    57 FR 41846
NPRM Comment Period End         11/10/92                    57 FR 41846
Final Action                    06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Richard Deery, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, 202 
452-0350

RIN: 1004-AC39
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
______________________________________________________________________


1831.  MINING CLAIMS UNDER THE GENERAL MINING LAWS 
(BONDING)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 22 et seq; 43 USC 1201; 43 USC 1734; 43 USC 
1740; 43 USC 1744

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3809

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will require submission of financial guarantees for 
reclamation for all mining operations greater than casual use, create 
additional financial instruments for this purpose, and require 
operators with a record of noncompliance to file plans of operations.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/11/91                    56 FR 31602
NPRM Comment Period End         09/09/91                    56 FR 31602
Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard Deery, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240, 202 
452-0350

RIN: 1004-AC40


[[Page 23476]] 
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
______________________________________________________________________

1832. MANAGEMENT OF RIGHTS-OF-WAY AUTHORIZED BY R.S. 2477

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2800

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Rule will be 
rescheduled as development 
progresses.                     04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ron Montagna, 202 452-7780

RIN: 1004-AB00
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
______________________________________________________________________

1833. DRAINAGE, OPERATIONS, AND LEASING OBLIGATIONS

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3100.2; 43 CFR 3100.2-1; 43 CFR 3100.2-2; 43 CFR 
3162.2

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/31/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Erick Kaarlela, 202 452-0340

RIN: 1004-AB74
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
______________________________________________________________________

1834. ONSHORE OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS: ONSHORE OIL AND GAS ORDER NO. 
4 --MEASUREMENT OF OIL

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3160

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Final rule will be 
rescheduled as development 
progresses.                     04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Erick Kaarlela, 202 452-0340

RIN: 1004-AB80
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
______________________________________________________________________

1835. PROTECTION, MANAGEMENT, AND CONTROL OF WILD FREE-ROAMING 
HORSES AND BURROS

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 4700

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/01/94                    59 FR 28275
Final Action Effective          07/01/94                    59 FR 28275

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bruce Dawson, 702 785-6583

RIN: 1004-AB84
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
______________________________________________________________________

1836. CONVEYANCE OF FEDERALLY OWNED MINERAL INTERESTS

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2720

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/08/95                    60 FR 12710
Final Action Effective          04/07/95                    60 FR 12710

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Clyde Topping, 202 452-0380

RIN: 1004-AB86
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
______________________________________________________________________

1837. GRAZING ADMINISTRATION EXCLUSIVE OF ALASKA

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 4100; 43 CFR 4; 43 CFR 1784

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/22/95                     60 FR 9894
Final Action Effective          08/21/95                     60 FR 9894

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Hunt, 202 208-4256

RIN: 1004-AB89
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
______________________________________________________________________

1838. LAND WITHDRAWALS

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2300

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Rule will be 
rescheduled as development 
progresses.                     04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff Holdren, 202 452-7780

RIN: 1004-AB94
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
______________________________________________________________________

1839. DISPOSAL OF RESERVED MINERALS UNDER THE STOCKRAISING 
HOMESTEAD ACT

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3814

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Rule will be 
rescheduled as development 
progresses.                     04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Reginald Reid, 702 785-6576

RIN: 1004-AC19
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
______________________________________________________________________

1840. RECREATION AND PUBLIC PURPOSES ACT CONVEYANCES; CONVEYANCE OF 
FEDERALLY OWNED MINERALS

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2720; 43 CFR 2740

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Rule will be 
rescheduled as development 
progresses.                     04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vanessa Engle, 202 452-7776

RIN: 1004-AC21
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
______________________________________________________________________

1841. FAA AIRPORT GRANTS AND AIRPORT LEASES

CFR Citation:  43 CFR subpart 2641

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Rule will be 
rescheduled as development 
progresses.                     04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vanessa Engle, 202 452-7776

RIN: 1004-AC22
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
______________________________________________________________________

1842. SEGREGATION AND OPENING OF LANDS

CFR Citation:  43 CFR subpart 2091

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Rule will be 
rescheduled as development 
progresses.                     04/01/95                [[Page 23477]] 

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jim Paugh, 307 775-6306

RIN: 1004-AC23
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
______________________________________________________________________

1843. ONSHORE OIL AND GAS GEOPHYSICAL EXPLORATION

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3150

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       03/31/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. John Bebout, 202 452-0340

RIN: 1004-AC25
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
______________________________________________________________________

1844. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY, COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS, AND 
CONTRACTS FOR OIL AND GAS INSPECTIONS: GENERAL

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3190

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No action scheduled 
at this time.                   04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Erick Kaarlela, 202 452-0340

RIN: 1004-AC28
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
______________________________________________________________________

1845. GRAZING ADMINISTRATION; EXCLUSIVE OF ALASKA; GENERAL

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 4130.7-2

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No action planned on 
this rule pending legislation.  04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Hunt, 202 208-4256

RIN: 1004-AC29
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
______________________________________________________________________

1846. ONSHORE OIL AND GAS ORDER NO. 9, WASTE PREVENTION AND USE OF 
PRODUCED OIL AND GAS FOR BENEFICIAL PURPOSES

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3160

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Rule will be 
rescheduled as development 
progresses.                     04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Erick Kaarlela, 202 452-0340

RIN: 1004-AC31
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
______________________________________________________________________

1847. PLANNING, PROGRAMMING, AND BUDGETING

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 1600

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No action scheduled 
at this time.                   04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gene Kolkman, 202 208-4844

RIN: 1004-AC32
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
______________________________________________________________________

1848. GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES OPERATIONS

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3200; 43 CFR 3260; 43 CFR 3270

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Rule will be 
rescheduled as development 
progresses.                     04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Erick Kaarlela, 202 452-0340

RIN: 1004-AC34
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)            Completed/Longterm Actions
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
______________________________________________________________________


1849. ONSHORE OIL AND GAS ORDER NO. 1, APPROVAL OF OPERATIONS

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3160

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Rule will be 
rescheduled as development 
progresses.                     04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Erick Kaarlela, 202 452-0340

RIN: 1004-AC35
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                   Proposed Rule Stage
Office of the Secretary (OS)
______________________________________________________________________


1850.  TRANSPORTATION AND UTILITY SYSTEMS IN AND ACROSS, 
AND ACCESS INTO, CONSERVATION SYSTEM UNITS IN ALASKA

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 668dd et seq; 16 USC 3101 
et seq; 43 USC 1201

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 36

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, April 30, 1995.

Abstract: This rule will revise regulations implementing the provisions 
of Title IX of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act 
(ANILCA). The regulations concern transportation and utility systems 
(TUS) in Alaska when any portion of the route of the TUS will be within 
any conservation system unit, national recreation area, or national 
conservation area. The regulations detail the procedures that must be 
followed to obtain Federal approval needed for a TUS. In addition, the 
regulations address special access, temporary access, and access to 
inholdings.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Russell Wilson, Paralegal, Department of the Interior, 
[[Page 23478]] Office of the Secretary, Alaska Regional Office, 2525 
Gambell Street, Anchorage, AK 99503, 907 257-2641

RIN: 1093-AA07
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