[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations]
[Department of Commerce Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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Part IV





Department of Commerce





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                                           
  
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Office of the Secretary

13 CFR Ch. III

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

19 CFR Ch. III

37 CFR Chs. I, IV, and V

48 CFR Ch. 13

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

Semiannual Agenda of Regulations

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Commerce.

ACTION: October 1995 regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with Executive Order (E.O.) 12866 entitled 
``Regulatory Planning and Review'' and the Regulatory Flexibility Act 
(Pub. L. 96-354), the Department of Commerce, in April and October of 
each year, publishes in the Federal Register an agenda of regulations 
under development or review over the next 12 months. Rulemaking actions 
are grouped according to prerulemaking, proposed rules, final rules, 
and rulemaking actions completed since the April 1995 agenda. The 
purpose of the agenda is to provide information to the public on 
regulations currently under review, being proposed, or issued by the 
Department. The agenda is intended to facilitate comments and views by 
interested members of the public.

    The Department's October 1995 regulatory agenda includes 
regulatory activities that are expected to be conducted during the 
period October 1, 1995, through September 30, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Specific: For additional information about specific regulatory actions 
listed in the agenda, contact the individual identified as the contact 
person.

General: Comments or inquiries of a general nature about the agenda 
should be directed to Michael A. Levitt, Assistant General Counsel for 
Legislation and Regulation, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 
20230; telephone: 202-482-0846.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E.O. 12866 requires agencies to publish an 
agenda of those regulations that are under consideration pursuant to 
this order. By memorandum of August 2, 1995, the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) issued guidelines and procedures for the preparation 
and publication of the October 1995 Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda 
of Federal Regulations. The Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 
602(a), requires agencies to publish, in April and October of each 
year, a regulatory flexibility agenda which contains a brief 
description of the subject area of any rule which is likely to have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.

Reinventing Government

    As part of the President's Regulatory Reform Initiative, the 
President directed agencies to conduct a page-by-page review of all 
regulations and eliminate or revise those that are outdated or 
otherwise in need of reform. The October 1995 agenda contains 
information on the Department's review of its regulations and 
identifies whether or not a current rulemaking is part of the 
Regulatory Reform and Reinventing Government effort. A number of 
regulations will be eliminated. Other regulations will be revised 
to reduce burden or duplication or to streamline the requirements.

Department of Commerce Regulatory Plan

    For this edition of the Department of Commerce's agenda, the 
most important significant regulatory actions are included in The 
Regulatory Plan, which appears in Part II of this issue of the 
Federal Register. The Regulatory Plan entries are listed in the 
Table of Contents below and are denoted by a bracketed bold 
reference, which directs the reader to the appropriate Sequence 
Number in Part II.

Explanation of Information Contained in the Agenda

    Within the Department, the Office of the Secretary and various 
operating units may issue regulations. Operating units, such as the 
Bureau of Export Administration, the International Trade 
Administration, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 
(NOAA), and the Patent and Trademark Office, issue the greatest 
share of the Department's regulations.

    A large number of regulatory actions reported in the agenda 
deal with fishery management programs of NOAA's National Marine 
Fisheries Service (NMFS). To avoid repetition of programs and 
definitions, as well as to provide some understanding of the 
technical and institutional elements of the NMFS programs, a 
section on ``Explanation of Information Contained in NMFS 
Regulatory Entries'' is provided below.

Explanation of Information Contained in NMFS Regulatory Entries

    The Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 
1801 et seq.) (Act) governs the management of fisheries within the 
Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The EEZ refers to those waters from 
the outer edge of the State boundaries, generally 3 nautical miles, 
to a distance of 200 nautical miles. Fishery Management Plans 
(FMPs) are to be prepared for fisheries which require conservation 
and management measures. Regulations implementing these FMPs 
regulate domestic fishing and foreign fishing where permitted. 
Foreign fishing can be conducted in a fishery for which there is no 
FMP only if a preliminary fishery management plan has been issued 
to govern that foreign fishing. Under the Act, eight Regional 
Fishery Management Councils (Councils) prepare FMPs or amendments 
to FMPs for fisheries within their respective areas. In the 
development of such plans or amendments and their implementing 
regulations, the Councils are required by law to conduct public 
hearings on the draft plans and to consider the use of alternative 
means of regulating.

    The Council process for developing FMPs and amendments makes it 
difficult for NMFS to determine the significance and timing of some 
regulatory actions under consideration by the Councils at the time 
the semiannual regulatory agenda is published.

    The DOC October 1995 regulatory agenda follows.

Dated: September 13, 1995.

Ginger Lew,

General Counsel.

                                  Office of the Secretary--Proposed Rule Stage                                  
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610         Standards of Ethical Conduct--Department of Commerce Supplemental Regulations.........    0690-AA23 
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611         Contract Clauses and Solicitation Provisions for the Commerce Automated Solicitation                
            System................................................................................    0690-AA08 
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions                                   
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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612         Rescission of Certain Commerce Acquisition Regulations................................    0690-AA24 
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                                Bureau of Economic Analysis--Proposed Rule Stage                                
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613         Benchmark Survey of Selected Services Transactions With Unaffiliated Foreign Persons..    0691-AA27 
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                                  Bureau of Economic Analysis--Final Rule Stage                                 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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614         Annual Survey of Financial Services Transactions Between U.S. Financial Services                    
            Providers and Unaffiliated Foreign Persons............................................    0691-AA26 
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                                 Bureau of Economic Analysis--Completed Actions                                 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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615         Short Form for Reporting Small Foreign Affiliates in the BE-11, Annual Survey of U.S.               
            Direct Investment Abroad..............................................................    0691-AA25 
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                              Economic Development Administration--Final Rule Stage                             
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616         Simplification and Streamlining of Regulations of the Economic Development                          
            Administration (Reg Plan Seq. No. 12).................................................   0610-AA47  
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          


                                    General Administration--Final Rule Stage                                    
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617         Uniform Administrative Requirement for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of                   
            Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofits and Commercial Organizations........    0605-AA09 
618         Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments.......................    0605-AA10 
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                                    General Administration--Completed Actions                                   
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619         Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension...............................................    0605-AA02 
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                             International Trade Administration--Proposed Rule Stage                            
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620         Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Proceedings; Administrative Protective Order                    
            Procedures and Procedures for Imposing Sanctions for Violation of a Protective Order..    0625-AA43 
621         Antidumping Duties; Countervailing Duties (Reg Plan Seq. No. 13)......................    0625-AA45 
622         Proposed Changes in Procedures for Insular Watch Program..............................   0625-AA46  
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          


                              Bureau of Export Administration--Proposed Rule Stage                              
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623         Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS)......................................    0694-AA02 
624         Implementation of Chemical Weapons Convention.........................................    0694-AB06 
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625         Revision of Foreign Boycott Provisions of Export Administration Regulations...........    0694-AA11 
626         Transfer of Dual-Use Items From U.S. Munitions List to the Commerce Control List......    0694-AA52 
627         Exports to Iran; Revision of Foreign Policy Controls..................................    0694-AA62 
628         Simplification of the Export Administration Regulations (Reg Plan Seq. No. 14)........    0694-AA67 
629         Implementation of the Cuba Democracy Act..............................................    0694-AA77 
630         Effect of Imported Articles on the National Security..................................    0694-AB01 
631         Exports of Sample Shipments in Mixtures Containing Precursors and Intermediate                      
            Chemicals; Revisions to Australia Group Members.......................................    0694-AB05 
632         Foreign Policy Controls: Crime Control, Implements of Torture, and Arms Embargo                     
            Against Rwanda........................................................................    0694-AB08 
633         Transfer of Certain Remote Sensing Satellites From the U.S. Munitions List to the CCL.    0694-AB09 
634         Clarification of Enhanced Proliferation Control Initiative (EPCI) ``Catch-All''                     
            Provision and Validated License Requirements..........................................    0694-AB10 
635         Revision to the EAR; Supplement No. 2 to Part 778.....................................    0694-AB12 
636         Revisions to the EAR: Establishment of a Standard Saving Clause.......................    0694-AB15 
637         Countries Eligible to Receive Supercomputers Under Special Licensing Procedures.......    0694-AB16 
638         Revisions and Clarifications to Permissive Reexport and General License GLX...........    0694-AB17 
639         Revisions to Licensing Policy for North Korea.........................................    0694-AB19 
640         Editorial Clarification and Corrections to the Export Administration Regulations;                   
            Removal of ECCN 1C65..................................................................    0694-AB23 
641         Proliferation Entity List.............................................................    0694-AB24 
642         Administration of State Log Exports Ban...............................................    0694-AB25 
643         Revision to the EAR: ELAIN Accepts Classification Request.............................    0694-AB26 
644         Renumbering of Export Control Classification Numbers..................................    0694-AB27 
645         Libya: Expansion of Foreign Policy Controls...........................................    0694-AB28 
646         Revision to the Commerce Control List: Items Controlled for Nuclear Nonproliferation                
            Reasons...............................................................................    0694-AB29 
647         Expansion of General License GLX......................................................    0694-AB30 
648         Exports to Iran: Imposition of Sanctions..............................................    0694-AB31 
649         Revision to General License GCG (Shipments to Agencies of Cooperating Governments)....    0694-AB34 
650         Changes to the Commerce Control List to Accord with the New Forum List................   0694-AB35  
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          


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651         Equipment Related to the Production of Chemical Weapons and Warfare Agents,                         
            Microorganisms, and Toxins; Revisions to Australia Group Members......................    0694-AA69 
652         Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations; Removal of Controls on Certain On-              
            Highway Vehicles to Iran and Syria; Corrections and Clarifications....................    0694-AA72 
653         International Import Certificates, General License G-Temp Australia and PRC IC/DV                   
            Revisions.............................................................................    0694-AB07 
654         Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and UNITA in Angola....................................    0694-AB11 
655         Revision to the EAR; Removal of Poland From General License GNSG and Addition of                    
            Argentina and New Zealand to GNSG.....................................................    0694-AB14 
656         Establishment of a New General License G-BETA for Exports of Beta Test Software.......    0694-AB18 
657         Revision to Regulations Pertaining to Exports of Samples and Mixtures Containing                    
            Precursor and Intermediate Chemicals..................................................    0694-AB20 
658         Export to Terrorist-Supporting Countries; Parts, Components, and Materials                          
            Incorporated Abroad Into Foreign-Made Products........................................    0694-AB22 
659         Editorial Correction General Software Note; Commerce Control List Interpretations 24,               
            25, and 26............................................................................    0694-AB33 
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                         National Institute of Standards & Technology--Long-Term Actions                        
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660         Fastener Quality......................................................................    0693-AA90 
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                         National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Prerule Stage                         
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661         Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Consideration of a Control Date for South                   
            Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico King Mackerel.............................................    0648-AI12 
662         Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the American Lobster Fishery Management Plan    0648-AI14 
663         Seafood Inspections and Related Services..............................................    0648-AI45 
664         Take of Marine Mammals by the U.S. Navy Incidental to Military Activities in the South              
            Atlantic of the United States.........................................................    0648-AG55 
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                      National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Proposed Rule Stage                      
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665         Scientific Research--Domestic and Foreign Fishing.....................................    0648-AC61 
666         Fishery Management Plan for the Queen Conch Fishery of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin              
            Islands...............................................................................    0648-AD91 
667         Secretarial Amendment to the FMP for Atlantic Swordfish...............................    0648-AE09 
668         Fishery Management Plan for Corals and Reef-Associated Plants and Invertebrates for                 
            Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands...............................................    0648-AE47 
669         Amendment 21B to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian                  
            Islands...............................................................................    0648-AE97 
670         Amendment 5 to the Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and                        
            Butterfish............................................................................    0648-AF01 
671         Amendment 9 to the FMP for Atlantic Surf Clam and Ocean Quahog........................    0648-AF41 
672         Regulatory Amendment Regarding Mesh Size in Trawls and Rock Sole Vessel Incentive                   
            Program Standards in Alaska Groundfish Fisheries......................................    0648-AF57 
673         Regulatory Amendment for Red Grouper in the Gulf of Mexico............................    0648-AF78 
674         Amendment 1 to the FMP for the Scallop Fishery Off Alaska.............................    0648-AF81 
675         Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Tunas............................................    0648-AF86 
676         Amendment 1 to the Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Billfish......................    0648-AF88 
677         Amendment 8 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish FMP To Implement Individual Quotas for the              
            Fixed-Gear Sablefish Fishery (or Regulatory Amendment for Nontrawl Trip Limits).......    0648-AF90 
678         Amendment 8 to the Fishery Management Plan for Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of               
            the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic.................................................    0648-AG25 
679         Amendment 1 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the South                      
            Atlantic..............................................................................    0648-AG26 
680         Amendment 8 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the                   
            South Atlantic........................................................................    0648-AG27 
681         Amendments 8, 11, and 12 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of              
            the Gulf of Mexico....................................................................    0648-AG29 
682         Regulatory Amendment To Prohibit Use of Open Access and Limited Entry Gear on the Same              
            Trip for the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery.........................................    0648-AG30 
683         Regulatory Amendment Designating ``Routine'' Trip Limits in the Pacific Coast                       
            Groundfish Fishery....................................................................    0648-AG31 
684         Regulatory Amendment to Require Processing Vessels in the Pollock Fishery to Weigh                  
            Catch At Sea..........................................................................    0648-AG32 
685         Amendment 33 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the BSAI and Amendment 37 to the              
            FMP for Groundfish of the GOA.........................................................    0648-AG41 
686         General Provisions for Domestic Fisheries--Standard Definitions/ Guidelines for                     
            Council Operations/Administration: Oath, Voting, Compensation, Insurance, Unused Leave    0648-AG46 
687         Regulatory Amendment To Change Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements in Alaska                   
            Groundfish Fisheries..................................................................    0648-AG54 
688         New Dealer Reporting Form for Large Pelagics..........................................    0648-AG76 
689         Regulatory Amendment To Impose Restrictions on Fishing Black Rockfish off Oregon......    0648-AG81 
690         Regulatory Amendment for Managing Pelagic Fisheries by U.S. Vessels Beyond EEZ                      
            Throughout Pacific....................................................................    0648-AG85 
691         Amendment 1 to the Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Coast Red Drum................    0648-AG86 
692         Amendment 3 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Fishery of Puerto Rico                 
            and the U.S. Virgin Islands...........................................................    0648-AG87 
693         Amendment 1 to the Fishery Management Plan for Corals and Reef-Associated Plants and                
            Invertebrates for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.............................    0648-AG88 
694         Regulatory Amendment To Adjust Red Snapper Management Measures in the Gulf of Mexico                
            for 1996 Season.......................................................................    0648-AG89 
695         Generic Fishery Management Plan Amendment for the Definition of Traps in the Gulf of                
            Mexico................................................................................    0648-AG90 
696         Regulatory Amendment for Grid Sorting.................................................    0648-AG93 
697         Regulatory Amendment for the Gulf of Alaska Seamount Fisheries........................    0648-AG94 
698         Regulatory Amendment To Provide Clarification of Separate Qualification for Halibut                 
            and Sablefish Quota Shares............................................................    0648-AG96 
699         Regulatory Amendment Allowing Early Individual Fishing Quota Fishing in the Aleutian                
            Islands Area..........................................................................    0648-AG97 
700         Amendment 32 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the BSAI and Amendment 36 to the              
            FMP for the Groundfish of the GOA.....................................................    0648-AG99 
701         Amendment 38 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the BSAI and Amendment 40 to the              
            FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the GOA.............................................    0648-AH00 
702         Amendment 34 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the BSAI........................    0648-AH02 
703         Amendment 26 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian                   
            Islands and Amendment 29 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Gulf of Alaska..    0648-AH03 
704         Fishery Management Plan for Scup North of Cape Hatteras...............................    0648-AH05 
705         Fishery Management Plan for Black Sea Bass North of Cape Hatteras.....................    0648-AH06 
706         Regulatory Amendment for Multiple ``A'' Pacific Groundfish Limited Entry Permits Per                
            Vessel................................................................................    0648-AH07 
707         Regulatory Amendment To Facilitate Monitoring and Enforcement in the Pacific Coast                  
            Groundfish Fishery....................................................................    0648-AH21 
708         FMP Amendment 37 to the Groundfish Fishery of the BSAI................................    0648-AH28 
709         Definition of ``Safe Boarding Ladder'' for Fisheries Regulations......................    0648-AH39 
710         Amendment 6 to the Fishery Management Plan for American Lobster.......................    0648-AH41 
711         Enforcement of Permit Requirements and Other Provisions Governing the Northwestern                  
            Hawaiian Islands Bottomfish Fishery...................................................    0648-AH48 
712         Amendment 9 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of                    
            Mexico................................................................................    0648-AH52 
713         Striped Bass Regulations for the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)........................    0648-AH57 
714         FMP Amendment for the Groundfish Fishery of the BSAI and the FMP Amendment for the                  
            Groundfish of the GOA.................................................................    0648-AH61 
715         Amendment 1 to the Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Bluefish......................    0648-AH63 
716         Amendment 39 to the FMP for Groundfish Fishery of BSAI, Amendment 41 to the FMP for                 
            Groundfish of the GOA and Amendment 5 to the FMP for Commercial King & Tanner Crab                  
            Fisheries of the BSAI.................................................................    0648-AH65 
717         FMP Amendment 36 for the Groundfish Fishery of the BSAI and FMP Amendment 39 for the                
            Groundfish of the GOA.................................................................    0648-AH67 
718         FMP Amendment 38 for the Groundfish Fishery of the GOA................................    0648-AH68 
719         Amendment 7 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Northeast Multispecies Fisheries...    0648-AH70 
720         Amendment 8 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of                    
            Mexico (FMP)..........................................................................    0648-AH72 
721         Amendment 3 to the Fishery Management Plan for Corals and Coral Reefs of the Southern               
            Atlantic States.......................................................................    0648-AH74 
722         Regulatory Adjustments to the FMP for Sharks of the Atlantic Ocean....................    0648-AH77 
723         Plan Amendment to FMP for Sharks of the Atlantic Ocean That Would Limit Entry.........    0648-AH78 
724         Regulatory Amendment Regarding Exercise of Rights of Northwest Treaty Indian Tribes to              
            Harvest Groundfish....................................................................    0648-AH84 
725         Fishery Management Plan for the Golden Crab Fishery off the South Atlantic Region.....    0648-AH86 
726         Proposed Rule; Amendment 7 to the Summer Flounder Fishery Management Plan.............    0648-AH94 
727         Notice of Changes in the Management Regimes for Atlantic and Gulf Groups of King and                
            Spanish Mackerel for the 1996-97 Fishing Year.........................................    0648-AI13 
728         Amendment 2 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the South                      
            Atlantic..............................................................................    0648-AI15 
729         Withdrawal of Federal Fisheries Regulations...........................................    0648-AI16 
730         Consolidation of General Fishery Regulations of the United States.....................    0648-AI17 
731         Consolidation of Fisheries Regulations of Alaska......................................    0648-AI18 
732         Consolidation of Fisheries Regulations of the Pacific Coast and Western Pacific.......    0648-AI19 
733         Consolidation of Fisheries Regulations of the Southeastern United States, Puerto Rico,              
            and the U.S. Virgin Islands...........................................................    0648-AI20 
734         Consolidation of Fisheries Regulations of the Northeastern United States..............    0648-AI21 
735         Consolidation of International Fisheries Regulations..................................    0648-AI22 
736         1996 Total Allowable Catch of Atlantic Swordfish......................................    0648-AI23 
737         Amendment 10 To the FMP for Atlantic Surf Clam And Ocean Quahog.......................    0648-AI27 
738         Consolidation of Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Regulations........................    0648-AI28 
739         1996 Atlantic Tuna Fisheries Quotas and Effort Controls...............................    0648-AI29 
740         Regulatory Amendment to Change the Non-trawl Sablefish Regular Season in the Pacific                
            Coast Groundfish Fishery..............................................................    0648-AI30 
741         Regulatory Amendment Requiring Longline Vessel Operators to Carry Observers at No Cost              
            to U.S. Government....................................................................    0648-AI31 
742         Amendment 9 to the Western Pacific Crustacean Fishery Management Plan.................    0648-AI32 
743         Regulatory Amendment to Change the Start of the Whiting Regular Season to May 15 North              
            of 42 Degrees North Latitude..........................................................    0648-AI34 
744         Amendment 5 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan.......................    0648-AI36 
745         Framework Adjustment to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan..............    0648-AI37 
746         Regulatory Amendment to Adjust the Total Allowable Catch for Royal Red Shrimp in the                
            Gulf of Mexico........................................................................    0648-AI39 
747         Amendment 1 to the North Pacific Fishery Research Plan................................    0648-AI40 
748         General Provisions for Domestic Fisheries.............................................    0648-AE39 
749         Prescription of Fishways Under Section 18 of the Federal Power Act....................    0648-AG53 
750         Screening of Water Diversions To Protect Sacramento River Winter-Run Chinook Salmon...    0648-AF80 
751         Foreign Nations' Marine Mammal Program Amendments.....................................    0648-AG05 
752         Designation of Critical Habitat for the Gulf of Maine Population of Harbor Porpoise...    0648-AG06 
753         Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals: Tuna Purse Seine Vessel Observer Expenses.....    0648-AG35 
754         Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals; Taking of Marine Mammals Under the ATA Permit               
            After February 28, 1994...............................................................    0648-AG36 
755         General Provisions; Endangered Fish or Wildlife; Threatened Fish and Wildlife; Sea                  
            Turtle Conservation Measures (Sec. 9 Protection)......................................    0648-AG38 
756         Designated Critical Habitat; Pacific Steelhead........................................    0648-AG49 
757         Designated Critical Habitat; Pacific Coho Salmon......................................    0648-AG56 
758         Designated Critical Habitat; Umpqua River Sea-Run Cutthroat Trout.....................    0648-AG58 
759         Proposed Rule To Authorize Lethal Takings of Marine Mammals by State Authorities......    0648-AG79 
760         Final Rule To Amend Marine Mammal Regulations to Authorize Incidental Takings of                    
            Marine Mammals by Harassment as Authorized by Public Law 103-238......................    0648-AG80 
761         Proposed Designation of Critical Habitat for Puget Sound Salmon Stocks................    0648-AH11 
762         Proposed Rule to Provide Regulations for Permits for Capture, Transport, Import and                 
            Export of Protected Species for Public Display, and for Maintaining a Captive Marine                
            Mammal Inventory......................................................................    0648-AH26 
763         Proposed Rule Governing the Issuance of Permits for Marine Mammal Photography.........    0648-AH31 
764         Shrimp Vessel Registration Requirement................................................    0648-AH87 
765         Critical Habitat Designation for Green Sea Turtles in Culebra, Puerto Rico............    0648-AH88 
766         Identification of Special Sea Turtle Conservation Areas and Appropriate Conservation                
            Measures..............................................................................    0648-AH89 
767         Sea Turtle Conservation; Commercial Shrimp Vessel Permit..............................    0648-AI25 
768         Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (Reg Plan Seq. No. 15).........................    0648-AD85 
769         Streamlining of National Marine Sanctuary Program Regulations.........................    0648-AF23 
770         Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.............................    0648-AH91 
771         Restricting or Prohibiting Attracting Sharks in the Monterey Bay National Marine                    
            Sanctuary.............................................................................    0648-AH92 
772         Allowance of Small-Scale Non-Intrusive Jade Collecting in Monterey Bay National Marine              
            Sanctuary.............................................................................    0648-AI06 
773         Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Licensing Program.....................................    0648-AI42 
774         Coastal Zone Management Program Development and Approval Regulations..................    0648-AI43 
775         Licensing of Private Remote-Sensing Space Systems.....................................    0648-AC64 
776         Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration Regulations (Reg Plan Seq. No. 16).    0648-AE13 
777         National Weather Service Modernization Criteria for Authorization Certification.......   0648-AF72  
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          


                        National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Final Rule Stage                       
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778         Regulatory Amendment To Implement Permit, Reporting, and Recordkeeping and Observer                 
            Requirements for Processing Vessels Over 125 Feet and Their Catcher Vessels; Pacific                
            Coast Groundfish......................................................................    0648-AE01 
779         Regulatory Amendment on Interactive Communications in the Groundfish Fisheries of the               
            GOA and BSAI..........................................................................    0648-AE78 
780         Financial Disclosure of Fishery Management Council Nominees, Members, and Executive                 
            Directors.............................................................................    0648-AG16 
781         Combined Framework Adjustment--Adjustment 7 to the Northeast Multispecies FMP,                      
            Adjustment 3 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop FMP, and Adjustment 1 to the American Lobster              
            FMP...................................................................................    0648-AH37 
782         Interim Final Rule To Make Certain Changes in the Limited Access Appeals Procedure....    0648-AH38 
783         Notice of Changes in the Management Regimes for Atlantic and Gulf Groups of King and                
            Spanish Mackerel for the 1995-96 Fishing Year.........................................    0648-AH53 
784         Weakfish Regulation for the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).............................    0648-AH58 
785         Final Rule and Approval of Catch Sharing Plan.........................................    0648-AH64 
786         Amendment 3 to the Fishery Management Plan for Corals and Coral Reefs of the Gulf of                
            Mexico................................................................................    0648-AH71 
787         Summer Flounder Fishery: Dealer Reporting Requirements................................    0648-AH95 
788         Interim Final Rule Allowing Retention of IFQ Species in Specified Areas Under 50 CFR                
            676.16(d).............................................................................    0648-AI09 
789         Annual Harvest Guideline for the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Lobster Fishery........    0648-AI33 
790         Management Measures for Commercial, Recreational, and Treaty Indian Salmon Fisheries                
            off the Coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California..................................    0648-AI35 
791         Fishermen's Protective Act............................................................    0648-AC73 
792         Fishing Vessel Capital Construction Fund Procedures--Eligibility for Safety                         
            Improvements..........................................................................    0648-AF22 
793         Fishing Vessel Obligation Guarantee Program...........................................    0648-AF48 
794         Civil Procedure Regulations...........................................................    0648-AF96 
795         Performance Standards for Tuna Vessel Operators.......................................    0648-AD03 
796         Final Rule for Regulations Generic to Permits Issued Under Section 104 of the MMPA,                 
            and for Regulations Specific to Permits Issued for Scientific Research and Enhancement              
            Purposes..............................................................................    0648-AD11 
797         Regulations Governing the Take of Dolphins Incidental to Removing Oil and Gas                       
            Platforms in the Gulf of Mexico.......................................................    0648-AD25 
798         Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals; Dolphin Mortality Limits During Purse Seine                 
            Sets on Marine Mammals in the Eastern Tropical Pacific................................    0648-AF07 
799         Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals; ``Dolphin-Safe'' Tuna Labeling................    0648-AF08 
800         Proposed List of Fisheries as Authorized by Public Law 103-238........................    0648-AG77 
801         Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals: Proposed Rule Prohibiting U.S. Citizens From                
            Encircling Marine Mammals During Tuna Fishing Operations..............................    0648-AH04 
802         Final Rule To Establish Guidelines for Nonlethally Deterring Marine Mammals From                    
            Endangering Personal Safety or Damaging Public or Private Property....................    0648-AH19 
803         General Authorization for Scientific Research Involving Level B Harassment............    0648-AH20 
804         Final Rule Establishing Leatherback Turtle Conservation Zone..........................    0648-AH30 
805         Final Rule Establishing Leatherback Turtle Conservation Zone..........................    0648-AH97 
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                       National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Long-Term Actions                       
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
806         Fishery Management Plan for Tilefish..................................................    0648-AF87 
807         American Lobster Fishery Management Plan..............................................    0648-AI26 
808         Processed Fishery Products, Processed Products Thereof & Certain Other Processed Food               
            Products: U.S. Standards for Grades of Frozen Fish Blocks & Products Made Therefrom,                
            Etc...................................................................................    0648-AA46 
809         U.S. General Standards for Grades of Shrimp...........................................    0648-AA47 
810         U.S. General Standards for Grades of Finfish Products.................................    0648-AD53 
811         U.S. Standards for Grades of Frozen Fish Portions.....................................    0648-AD92 
812         Certificate of Legal Origin for Anadromous Fish Products..............................    0648-AD93 
813         U.S. Standards for Grades of Whole or Dressed Fish....................................    0648-AE69 
814         U.S. Standards for Grades of North American Freshwater Catfish and Products Made                    
            Therefrom.............................................................................    0648-AE70 
815         U.S. Standards for Grades of Fish Fillets.............................................    0648-AE71 
816         Amendment to Procedure Governing the Readjustment and Increase in Hourly Rates of Fees    0648-AH24 
817         Procedure for Setting Quotas on Removal of Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins From the                    
            Waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Florida's East Coast.................................    0648-AD39 
818         Sea Turtle Monitoring and Conservation Measures for Nonshrimp Fisheries...............    0648-AE54 
819         Proposed Rule To Require Certain Fish From Mexico To Retain Heads and Tails Intact in               
            Order To Protect the Endangered Totoaba...............................................    0648-AF32 
820         Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Fisheries-Related Research.....................    0648-AF50 
821         Designated Critical Habitat; Johnson's Seagrass.......................................    0648-AF79 
822         Direct Take of Threatened Salmon by Native Americans..................................    0648-AG15 
823         Designated Critical Habitat; Atlantic Salmon..........................................    0648-AG50 
824         Protection Zones for Northern Right Whales; Response to Petition......................    0648-AH47 
825         Proposed Rule To Govern the Transportation of Native Handicrafts......................    0648-AH83 
826         Sea Turtle Conservation; Restriction Applicable to Shrimp Trawl Excluder Devices                    
            Restrictions..........................................................................    0648-AI24 
827         Revision of Federal Consistency Regulations Under the Coastal Zone Management Act.....    0648-AD83 
828         Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.................................................    0648-AE41 
829         Regional Marine Research Program......................................................    0648-AF20 
830         NOAA Climate and Global Change Program--Proposal Submission Guidelines................    0648-AG51 
831         National Undersea Research Program Funding Regulations................................    0648-AH90 
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                       National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Completed Actions                       
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
832         Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Herring..........................................    0648-AE50 
833         Amendment 4 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Spiny Lobster Fishery of the Gulf                
            of Mexico and South Atlantic..........................................................    0648-AF37 
834         Regulatory Amendment--Changes to Directed Fishing Regulations for Groundfish Off of                 
            Alaska................................................................................    0648-AF53 
835         Regulatory Adjustments to 1994-1995 Atlantic Tuna Fisheries...........................    0648-AG14 
836         Regulatory Amendment to the Individual Fishing Quota Program for Groundfish off Alaska    0648-AG45 
837         Regulatory Amendment To Modify the Sablefish Non-Trawl Regular Season in the Pacific                
            Coast Groundfish Fishery..............................................................    0648-AG82 
838         Regulatory Amendment for Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Area Halibut Non-Trawl                     
            Prohibited Species Catch Management and Jig Gear Exemption............................    0648-AG95 
839         Atlantic Shark Fishery Quota Adjustment...............................................    0648-AH09 
840         Framework Adjustment 2 and 3 to the American Lobster Fishery Management Plan..........    0648-AH36 
841         Regulatory Amendment To Change the Standard Product Recovery Rate for Pollock Deep-                 
            Skin Fillets in the Alaska Groundfish Fisheries.......................................    0648-AH40 
842         Regulatory Amendment to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of              
            the South Atlantic Pertaining to Hogfish, Cubera Snapper, and Gray Triggerfish........    0648-AH44 
843         Rev. Amend. 23 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of BSAI, Rev. Amend. 28 to the                 
            FMP for Groundfish of the GOA, & Rev. Amend. 4 to FMP for Commercial King/Tanner Crab               
            Fisheries.............................................................................    0648-AH62 
844         Framework 9 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Northeast Multispecies Fishery....    0648-AH66 
845         Amendment 35 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the BSAI........................    0648-AH69 
846         Atlantic Swordfish Fishery Quota Adjustment...........................................    0648-AH75 
847         Management Measures for Commercial, Recreational, and Treaty Indian, Salmon Fisheries               
            Off the Coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California..................................    0648-AH79 
848         Framework Adjustment 4 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop FMP................................    0648-AH82 
849         1995 Initial Quota for Western Pacific Crustacean Fisheries...........................    0648-AH85 
850         Summer Flounder Fishery; Court-Ordered Regulation Change..............................    0648-AH96 
851         Fishery Management Plan for the Scallop Fishery off Alaska; Closure of Federal Waters               
            To Protect Scallop Stocks.............................................................    0648-AI00 
852         Regulatory Amendment to Exempt Crab Catchers' Vessels From 1995 Fee Assessment Under                
            the North Pacific Fishery Research Plan...............................................    0648-AI01 
853         Framework Adjustment 5 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan............    0648-AI02 
854         Framework Adjustment 6 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan and                      
            Framework Adjustment 11 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan.........    0648-AI03 
855         Consideration of a Control Date for the Gulf of Mexico Stone Crab Fishery.............    0648-AI07 
856         Eliminate Certain Unnecessary NMFS Regulation.........................................    0648-AI08 
857         Framework Adjustment 12 to the Northeast Multispecies FMP.............................    0648-AI38 
858         Use in Enforcement Proceedings of Information Collected by Voluntary Fishery Data                   
            Collectors............................................................................    0648-AE40 
859         Regulations Governing Processed Fishery Products......................................    0648-AH18 
860         Sea Turtle Conservation Measures; Section 10 Incidental Take Permits; Final Rule......    0648-AG37 
861         Flotation Devices in Bottom-Opening, Single-Grid Turtle Excluder Devices in the                     
            Southeastern United States............................................................    0648-AG71 
862         Proposed Rule To Authorize the Incidental Taking of Marine Mammals During Commercial                
            Fishing Operations as Directed by Public Law 103-238..................................    0648-AG78 
863         Restrictions on Shrimp Trawlers in Nearshore Waters Along the Texas and Louisiana                   
            Coasts................................................................................    0648-AH98 
864         Proposed Regulations for the Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary...................    0648-AA74 
865         Proposed Regulations for the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary................    0648-AC03 
866         Proposed Regulations for the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary.........    0648-AC05 
867         The Monitor National Marine Sanctuary.................................................    0648-AC78 
868         Proposed Regulations for the Northwest Straits National Marine Sanctuary..............    0648-AC91 
869         Proposed Regulations for the Norfolk Canyon National Marine Sanctuary.................    0648-AC92 
870         Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary.................................................    0648-AE42 
871         Elimination of Coastal Energy Impact Program Regulations, 15 CFR Part 931.............    0648-AI04 
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                 National Telecommunications and Information Administration--Proposed Rule Stage                
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
872         The Telecommunications and Information Infrastructure Grant Program...................    0660-AA04 
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                  National Telecommunications and Information Administration--Long-Term Actions                 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
873         Transfer of Spectrum From the Federal Government to the FCC...........................    0660-AA05 
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                                Patent and Trademark Office--Proposed Rule Stage                                
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
874         Communications With the Patent and Trademark Office...................................    0651-AA70 
875         Simplification of the Requirements Concerning the Filing and Processing of Trademark                
            Applications, Intent To Use Documents, and Petitions..................................    0651-AA78 
876         Changes to Simplify and Eliminate Unnecessary Rules...................................    0651-AA80 
877         Changes in Patent Application Examination Procedures..................................    0651-AA81 
878         Revision of Patent and Trademark Fees.................................................    0651-AA82 
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                                  Patent and Trademark Office--Final Rule Stage                                 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
879         Cross Appeals in PTO Disciplinary Proceedings.........................................    0651-AA65 
880         Changes to Implement 18-Month Publication of Patent Applications......................    0651-AA75 
881         Rules of Practice in Patent Cases; Reexamination Proceedings..........................    0651-AA79 
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                                 Patent and Trademark Office--Long-Term Actions                                 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
882         Trademark Procedures..................................................................    0651-AA46 
883         Patent Application Electronic Submission Rules........................................    0651-AA50 
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                                 Patent and Trademark Office--Completed Actions                                 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
884         Patent Term Extension Application Requirements........................................    0651-AA52 
885         Establishing Prior Invention To Overcome Cited Patent.................................    0651-AA67 
886         Patent Appeals and Interference Rules.................................................    0651-AA71 
887         Revision of Patent Cooperation Treaty Provisions......................................    0651-AA72 
888         Changes in Requirements for Addressing Trademark Applications and Trademark-Related                 
            Papers................................................................................    0651-AA73 
889         Revision of Patent and Trademark Fees.................................................    0651-AA74 
890         Changes To Implement 20-Year Patent Term and Provisional Applications.................    0651-AA76 
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                                   Technology Administration--Final Rule Stage                                  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
891         Rights to Inventions Made by Nonprofit Organizations and Small Business Firms Under                 
            Government Grants, Contracts, and Cooperative Agreements..............................    0692-AA14 
892         Acquisition and Protection of Foreign Rights in Inventions............................    0692-AA15 
893         Licensing of Foreign Patents Acquired by The Government...............................    0692-AA16 
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                                  Technology Administration--Long-Term Actions                                  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
894         Promotion of Private Sector Industrial Technology Partnerships........................    0692-AA13 
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage
Office of the Secretary (OS)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
610. STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT--DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 
SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0690-AA23
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions
Office of the Secretary (OS)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
611. CONTRACT CLAUSES AND SOLICITATION PROVISIONS FOR THE COMMERCE 
AUTOMATED SOLICITATION SYSTEM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1301 to 1353

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

Agency Contact: Shirl Kinney
Phone: 202 482-2773

RIN: 0690-AA08
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Completed Actions
Office of the Secretary (OS)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
612.  RESCISSION OF CERTAIN COMMERCE ACQUISITION 
REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

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

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1301 to 1353

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Commerce has reviewed its Commerce 
Organization Regulation and determined that certain portions can be 
removed from the Code of Federal Regulations as being internal 
management guidance only.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/12/95                    60 FR 47309
Final Action Effective          09/12/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: Shirl Kinney, Director on Acquisition Management, 
Department of Commerce, Office of the Secretary, Room H6424
Phone: 202 482-2773
Fax: 202 482-1711
Email: Shirl Kinney@Dir@OAM

RIN: 0690-AA24
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
613.  BENCHMARK SURVEY OF SELECTED SERVICES TRANSACTIONS 
WITH UNAFFILIATED FOREIGN PERSONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 801

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This is the quinquennial benchmark survey of selected 
services transactions with unaffiliated foreign persons (BE-20), which 
will cover transactions in 1996. It is conducted comprehensive data on 
a variety of business and professional services, such as advertising; 
computer and data processing services; management, consulting and 
public relations; legal services; and telecommunications. The data are 
needed for compiling the balance of payments and national income and 
product accounts, and will be used to develop international trade 
policy and to support U.S. trade policy initiatives. The data will also 
be used in deriving universe estimates in conjunction with the annual 
survey of such services transactions that is conducted in nonbenchmark 
years. Consideration is being given to expanding the number of services 
covered by this benchmark survey compared with the prior (1991) 
benchmark.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/96
Final Action                    09/00/96
Final Action Effective          10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Betty L. Barker, Chief, International Investment 
Division, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, (BE-50), 
U.S. Department of Commerce
Phone: 202 606-9800
Fax: 202 606-5318

RIN: 0691-AA27
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
614. ANNUAL SURVEY OF FINANCIAL SERVICES TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN U.S. 
FINANCIAL SERVICES PROVIDERS AND UNAFFILIATED FOREIGN PERSONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 801

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/08/95                    60 FR 40336
NPRM Comment Period End         09/22/95                    60 FR 40336
Final Action Effective          11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

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

RIN: 0691-AA26
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Completed Actions
Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
615. SHORT FORM FOR REPORTING SMALL FOREIGN AFFILIATES IN THE BE-
11, ANNUAL SURVEY OF U.S. DIRECT INVESTMENT ABROAD

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 806.14

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/25/95                    60 FR 54590
Final Action Effective          11/24/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0691-AA25
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage
Economic Development Administration (EDA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
616. SIMPLIFICATION AND STREAMLINING OF REGULATIONS OF THE ECONOMIC 
DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 12 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 0610-AA47
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage
General Administration (ADMIN)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
617. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENT FOR GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS 
WITH INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, HOSPITALS, AND OTHER NONPROFITS 
AND COMMERCIAL ORGANIZATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0605-AA09
_______________________________________________________________________

618.  COST PRINCIPLES FOR STATE, LOCAL, AND INDIAN TRIBAL 
GOVERNMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 6

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On May 17, 1995, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
Circular A-87, ``Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal 
Governments,'' was published in the Federal Register (60 FR 26484). In 
the published revised circular, OMB specified as ``required action'' 
that agencies responsible for administering programs that involve cost 
reimbursement contracts, grants, and other agreements with governmental 
units shall issue codified regulations to implement the provisions of 
the circular and its attachments. This interim final rule adopts the 
provisions of Circular A-87 to the maximum extent feasible with minor 
language changes made to make the language apply specifically to the 
DOC and its operating units.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

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

RIN: 0605-AA10
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Completed Actions
General Administration (ADMIN)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
619. NONPROCUREMENT DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 26

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/26/95                    60 FR 33037

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0605-AA02
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage
International Trade Administration (ITA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
620. ANTIDUMPING AND COUNTERVAILING DUTY PROCEEDINGS; 
ADMINISTRATIVE PROTECTIVE ORDER PROCEDURES AND PROCEDURES FOR IMPOSING 
SANCTIONS FOR VIOLATION OF A PROTECTIVE ORDER

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 19 USC 1677f

CFR Citation:  19 CFR 351; 19 CFR 354

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0625-AA43
_______________________________________________________________________

621. ANTIDUMPING DUTIES; COUNTERVAILING DUTIES

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 13 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 0625-AA45
_______________________________________________________________________

622.  PROPOSED CHANGES IN PROCEDURES FOR INSULAR WATCH 
PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  19 USC 1202, note; PL 97-446 sec 110; PL 103-465, sec 
602

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 303

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action invites public comment on a proposal to amend the 
ITA regulations which govern duty-exemption allocations and duty-refund 
entitlements for watch producers in U.S. Insular possessions (the 
Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa) and the Northern Mariana 
Islands. The proposed amendments would modify procedures for completion 
and use of the ``Permit to Enter Watches and Watch Movements into the 
Customs Territory of the United States'' (Form ITA-340); make the 
technical changes required by the passage of the Uruguay Round 
Agreements Act in 1994; eliminate the mid-year report (Form ITA-321P); 
change the percentage creditable toward the duty-refund of for non-91/5 
watch and watch movement repairs and raise one of the percentages in 
the formula for calculating the duty-refund; remove reference to 
watches and watch movements which are only ineligible for duty-free 
treatment due to value-limit reasons from the percentage of non-91/5 
wages creditable toward the duty-refund; raise the maximum value of 
components for watches; and make other necessary changes to consolidate 
and simplify the regulations.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Faye Robinson, Program Manager, Department of Commerce, 
International Trade Administration, Room 4211, 14th Street & 
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-1660
Fax: 202 482-0949

RIN: 0625-AA46
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
  
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623. DEFENSE PRIORITIES AND ALLOCATIONS SYSTEM (DPAS)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

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

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  Multiple

Agency Contact: Richard V. Meyers, DPAS Program Manager, Department of 
Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration, Off of Strategic Industries 
Econ Security, National Security Preparedness Div., Room 3878, 
Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-5650

RIN: 0694-AA02
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624. IMPLEMENTATION OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 40 USC 466(c); EO 12924; 
Notice of August 15, 1995, (60 FR 42767)

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/23/94                    59 FR 66291
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/23/95                    59 FR 66291
NPRM                            04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy Crowe, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB06
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
  
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625. REVISION OF FOREIGN BOYCOTT PROVISIONS OF EXPORT 
ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  50 USC 1701 et seq; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; EO 12002; 
EO 12058; EO 12214; EO 12924; Notice of August 15, 1995, (60 FR 42767)

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 769

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/26/89                    54 FR 39415
NPRM Comment Period End         10/26/89
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Diamond, Team Header (Policy), Department of 
Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-4550

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

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 74301(e); 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 12924; 
Notice of August 15, 1995 (60 FR 42767)

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 799.1

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Transfer of Communications 
Satellites                      10/23/92                    57 FR 48312
Navigation and Avionics         06/23/93                    58 FR 34211
Final Rule: Transfer of 
Commercial Communication 
Satellites                      09/08/93                    58 FR 47322
Transfer of Items From the USMI 
to the CCL; Imposition of 
Certain Foreign Policy Controls 10/26/93                    58 FR 57549
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerold Beiter, Acting Director, Office of Strategic, 
Trade & Foreign Policy Controls, Department of Commerce, Bureau of 
Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-6105
Fax: 202 482-4094

RIN: 0694-AA52
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627. EXPORTS TO IRAN; REVISION OF FOREIGN POLICY CONTROLS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 12924; 
Notice of August 15, 1995, (60 FR 42767)

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Muldonian, Policy Analyst, Department of 
Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AA62
_______________________________________________________________________

628. SIMPLIFICATION OF THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 14 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 0694-AA67
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629. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CUBA DEMOCRACY ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 12924; 
Notice of August 15, 1995, (60 FR 42767)

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AA77
_______________________________________________________________________

630. EFFECT OF IMPORTED ARTICLES ON THE NATIONAL SECURITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  19 USC 1862

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 705

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brian Nilsson, Section 232 Investigations Program 
Manager, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration, Off 
of Strategic Industries & Econ Security, Room 3878, Washington, DC 
20230
Phone: 202 482-5650

RIN: 0694-AB01
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631. EXPORTS OF SAMPLE SHIPMENTS IN MIXTURES CONTAINING PRECURSORS 
AND INTERMEDIATE CHEMICALS; REVISIONS TO AUSTRALIA GROUP MEMBERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 12924; 
Notice of August 15, 1995, (60 FR 42767)

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) maintains the 
Commerce Control List (CCL), which appears in the Export Administration 
Regulations (EAR). This rule amends the CCL by revising Export Control 
Classification Number (ECCN) 1C60. This ECCN controls dual-use 
precursors and intermediate chemicals useful in the production of 
chemical warfare agents. In addition this rule makes an editorial 
correction by removing ECCN 1C64E for di-isopropylcarbodiimide (C.A.S. 
693-13-0) and di-cyclohexocarbodiimide (C.A.S. 538-75-Q), which was 
inadvertently readmitted to the Commerce Control List. The changes made 
by this rule are based on recent discussions in the Australia Group 
(AG). Finally, this rule revises the list of countries eligible to 
receive Australia Group (AG) benefits under U.S. regulations to include 
the Czech Republic and remove Turkey.
The Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) maintains the Commerce 
Control List (CCL), as part of the Export Administration Regulations 
(EAR). The changes made by this rule are based on discussions in the 
Australia Group (AG) and suggested changes by industry. This rule 
amends the CCL by revising Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) 
1C60 to clarify that this entry controls aqueous hydrofluoric acid. 
ECCN 1C60 controls dual-use precursors and intermediate chemicals 
useful in the production of chemical warfare agents and certain 
mixtures containing such chemicals. In addition, this rule adds Poland, 
Romania and the Slovak Republic to the list of Australia Group 
countries, thereby making them eligible for the license exception 
accorded AG members.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              10/19/94                    59 FR 52685
Interim Final Rule Effective 
Date                            10/19/94
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/18/94
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB05
_______________________________________________________________________

632. FOREIGN POLICY CONTROLS: CRIME CONTROL, IMPLEMENTS OF TORTURE, 
AND ARMS EMBARGO AGAINST RWANDA

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2319(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 12924; 
Notice of August 15, 1995, (60 FR 42767)

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hillary Hess, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB08
_______________________________________________________________________

633. TRANSFER OF CERTAIN REMOTE SENSING SATELLITES FROM THE U.S. 
MUNITIONS LIST TO THE CCL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 12924; 
Notice of August 15, 1995, (60 FR 42767)

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hillary Hess, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB09
_______________________________________________________________________

634. CLARIFICATION OF ENHANCED PROLIFERATION CONTROL INITIATIVE 
(EPCI) ``CATCH-ALL'' PROVISION AND VALIDATED LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12924; Notice of August 15, 1995, (60 FR 42767)

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hillary Hess, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB10
_______________________________________________________________________

635. REVISION TO THE EAR; SUPPLEMENT NO. 2 TO PART 778

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 11912; 
EO 12058; EO 12924; Notice of August 15, 1995, (60 FR 42767)

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB12
_______________________________________________________________________

636. REVISIONS TO THE EAR: ESTABLISHMENT OF A STANDARD SAVING 
CLAUSE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 40 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 12924; 
Notice of August 15, 1995, (60 FR 42767)

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB15
_______________________________________________________________________

637. COUNTRIES ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE SUPERCOMPUTERS UNDER SPECIAL 
LICENSING PROCEDURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 12924; 
Notice of August 15, 1995, (60 FR 42767)

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB16
_______________________________________________________________________

638. REVISIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS TO PERMISSIVE REEXPORT AND 
GENERAL LICENSE GLX

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 45 USC 466(c); Notice of 
August 15, 1995, (60 FR 42767)

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy Crowe, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB17
_______________________________________________________________________

639. REVISIONS TO LICENSING POLICY FOR NORTH KOREA

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 12924; 
Notice of August 15, 1995, (60 FR 42767)

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy Crowe, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB19
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 7419; 
Notice of August 15, 1995, (60 FR 42767)

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB23
_______________________________________________________________________

641. PROLIFERATION ENTITY LIST

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 12924; 
Notice of August 15, 1995, (60 FR 42767)

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB24
_______________________________________________________________________

642. ADMINISTRATION OF STATE LOG EXPORTS BAN

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 12924; 
Notice of August 15, 1995, (60 FR 42767)

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/07/95                    60 FR 30030
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/07/95
Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bernard Kritzer, Manager, Office of Chemical & 
Biological Controls & Treaty Compliance, Department of Commerce, Bureau 
of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-0894

RIN: 0694-AB25
_______________________________________________________________________

643.  REVISION TO THE EAR: ELAIN ACCEPTS CLASSIFICATION 
REQUEST

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 12924; 
Notice of August 15, 1995, (60 FR 42767)

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) is currently on a 
road to automating all of the services that fall under the ``license 
determination'' umbrella. The services that fall under the umbrella of 
``license determinations'' are: classification requests, jurisdiction 
requests, EXODUS (Custom Department) requests, Export Enforcement 
Certifications, and Advisory Opinions. The First step has been 
successfully accomplished; ELAIN has been successfully modified to 
accept classification requests. Any person or company that has already 
acquired a Personal Identification Number (PIN) and has been authorized 
by their company and the Department of Commerce to submit license 
applications via ELAIN, may immediately start submitting classification 
requests electronically.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Cook, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB26
_______________________________________________________________________

644.  RENUMBERING OF EXPORT CONTROL CLASSIFICATION NUMBERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 12924; 
Notice of August 15, 1995, (60 FR 42767)

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) is providing notice 
that it is considering renumbering the Export Control Classification 
Numbers (ECCN) found in the Commerce List of the Export Administration 
Regulations. These revisions would conform the numbering of the ECCNs 
with the numbering system used by the European Union.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/11/95                    60 FR 25480
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/10/95
Interim Final Rule              12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy Crowe, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB27
_______________________________________________________________________

645.  LIBYA: EXPANSION OF FOREIGN POLICY CONTROLS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7450(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 12924; 
Notice of August 15, 1995, (60 FR 42767)

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will bring the licensing policy for Libya into 
conformance with the licensing policy for Iran and Syria. This rule 
will not increase the amount of Libyan reexport authorization requests 
submitted to the Department of Commerce, but will increase the amount 
of items falling under the gener policies of denial and case-by-case 
review.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Cook, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB28
_______________________________________________________________________

646.  REVISION TO THE COMMERCE CONTROL LIST: ITEMS 
CONTROLLED FOR NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION REASONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 12924; 
Notice of August 15, 1995, (60 FR 42767)

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends a number of Export Control Classification 
Numbers on the Commerce Control List to make the Nuclear Referral List 
(items controlled for nuclear non-proliferation reasons) more closely 
conform with the items contained in the annex to the ``Nuclear-Related 
Dual-Use Equipment, Materials, and Related Technology List'' published 
by the International Atomic Energy Agency and adhered to by the United 
States and other subscribing governments.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Cook, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB29
_______________________________________________________________________

647.  EXPANSION OF GENERAL LICENSE GLX

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 12924; 
Notice of August 15, 1995, (60 FR 42767)

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 771

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule expands general license GLX eligibility to certain 
semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing equipment. This rule 
also authorizes permissive reexports under GLX.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Jerald R. Beiter, Acting Director, Off of Strategic 
Trade & Foreign Policy Cnts, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Export 
Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-6105
Fax: 202 482-4094

RIN: 0694-AB30
_______________________________________________________________________

648.  EXPORTS TO IRAN: IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 12924; 
Notice of August 15, 1995, (60 FR 42767)

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule amends the EAR to reflect the imposition of 
new economic sanctions on Iran as a result of the issuance of Executive 
Order 12959 on May 6, 1995, which gave licensing authority over all 
exports and certain reexports to the Department of the Treasury's 
Office of Foreign Assets Control. This rule also removes licensing 
policies and contract sanctity provisions, and revokes all outstanding 
validated licenses and written reexport authorizations for Iran.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hillary Hess, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB31
_______________________________________________________________________

649.  REVISION TO GENERAL LICENSE GCG (SHIPMENTS TO 
AGENCIES OF COOPERATING GOVERNMENTS)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 12924; 
Notice of August 15, 1995, (60 FR 42767)

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 771

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Admistration (BXA) is amending the 
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by revising General License 
GCG, which authorizes certain exports to agencies of cooperating 
governments. These revisions will bring General License GCG, which was 
originally intended to apply to exports of items controlled for 
national security reasons, into line with subsequent statutes and 
agreements dealing with proliferation and regional stability concerns.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hillary Hess, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB34
_______________________________________________________________________

650.  CHANGES TO THE COMMERCE CONTROL LIST TO ACCORD WITH 
THE NEW FORUM LIST

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 12924; 
Notice of August 15, 1995, (60 FR 42767)

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The United States and 28 allied countries are currently 
negotiating to establish a new regime to replace the Coordinating 
Committee for Multilateral Export Controls (COCOM) which dissolved on 
March 31, 1994. These allied countries are also working out new control 
lists to replace the old COCOM lists which remain in effect until the 
establishment of the new regime. The new lists and the new regime 
should be in place sometime in FY 1996. Commerce will need to make 
extensive changes in the Commerce Control List when the new dual-use 
control list of the new regime becomes effective.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerald R. Beiter, Acting Director, Office of Strategic 
Trade and Foreign Policy, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Export 
Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-6105
Fax: 202 482-4095

RIN: 0694-AB35
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Completed Actions
Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
651. EQUIPMENT RELATED TO THE PRODUCTION OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS AND 
WARFARE AGENTS, MICROORGANISMS, AND TOXINS; REVISIONS TO AUSTRALIA GROUP 
MEMBERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/24/95                    60 FR 38956

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AA69
_______________________________________________________________________

652. REVISIONS TO THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS; REMOVAL OF 
CONTROLS ON CERTAIN ON-HIGHWAY VEHICLES TO IRAN AND SYRIA; CORRECTIONS 
AND CLARIFICATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/14/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AA72
_______________________________________________________________________

653. INTERNATIONAL IMPORT CERTIFICATES, GENERAL LICENSE G-TEMP 
AUSTRALIA AND PRC IC/DV REVISIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Combined with RIN 0694-AA67     08/30/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB07
_______________________________________________________________________

654. FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF YUGOSLAVIA AND UNITA IN ANGOLA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Combined with RIN 0694-AA67     08/30/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB11
_______________________________________________________________________

655. REVISION TO THE EAR; REMOVAL OF POLAND FROM GENERAL LICENSE 
GNSG AND ADDITION OF ARGENTINA AND NEW ZEALAND TO GNSG

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Combined with RINs 0694-AB23 and 
0694-AB29                       08/30/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB14
_______________________________________________________________________

656. ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW GENERAL LICENSE G-BETA FOR EXPORTS OF 
BETA TEST SOFTWARE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/13/95                    60 FR 18731

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy Crowe
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB18
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 0694-AB05       09/14/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB20
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Combined with RIN 0694-AA67     08/30/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hillary Hess
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB22
_______________________________________________________________________

659.  EDITORIAL CORRECTION GENERAL SOFTWARE NOTE; COMMERCE 
CONTROL LIST INTERPRETATIONS 24, 25, AND 26

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1710 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC app 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 12924; 
Notice of August 15, 1995, (60 FR 42767)

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation makes two editorial corrections to the Title 
15 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). First, this rule amends 
the General Software Note found in Supplement No. 2 to Part 799.1 of 
the FAR to correctly reflect that country Groups S and Z, Iran, and 
Syria are not eligible to receive exports of mass-marketed software 
under General License GTDU. This change was originally published in the 
Federal Register on September 14, 1992 (57 FR 41854), but inadvertently 
omitted from the CFR. Second, this rule removes interpretations Nos. 
24, 25 and 26 from Supplement No. 1 to 799.1. BXA intended to remove 
these interpretations on July 15, 1992. However, due to a typographical 
error in the Federal Register, this change was inadvertently omitted 
from the Export Administration Regulations.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/17/95                    60 FR 53698
Final Action Effective          10/17/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy Crowe, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB33
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions
National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
660. FASTENER QUALITY

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 280

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Belinda L. Collins
Phone: 301 975-4000

RIN: 0693-AA90
_______________________________________________________________________

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

    

    NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

_________________________________________________________________________
661.  ADVANCED NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING; CONSIDERATION 
OF A CONTROL DATE FOR SOUTH ATLANTIC AND GULF OF MEXICO KING MACKEREL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 642

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This notice announces that the Gulf of Mexico Fishery 
Management Council (Council) is considering management measures for a 
limited entry program for the Gulf of Mexico migratory group of king 
mackerel. Possible additional control participation or effort in the 
commercial and for-hire (charter and headboat) fisheries. A control 
date is intended to discourage new entry into the fishery based on 
economic speculation during the period required for the Councils to 
prepare an amendment to the Fishery Management Plan for Coastal 
Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic 
(FMP). An FMP Amendment and its implementing final rule are required to 
institute any major changes in the mackerel management program.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/00/95
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AI12
_______________________________________________________________________

662.  ADVANCE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING FOR THE 
AMERICAN LOBSTER FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq; 16 USC 5101 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 649

Legal Deadline: None
NPRM 15 days and final action 110 days from receipt from the Regional 
Fishery Management Council

Abstract: The advance notice of proposed rulemaking requests comments 
on options under consideration for lobster management. These options 
are: (1) withdrawing the FMP and implementing measures under the 
Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management Act (ACFCMA) or; (2) 
preparing a Secretarial amendment under the Magnuson Act.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/18/95                    60 FR 48086
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/02/95
NPRM                            01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Andrew A. Rosenberg, Director, Northeast Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 508 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AI14
_______________________________________________________________________

663.  SEAFOOD INSPECTIONS AND RELATED SERVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1621 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 260

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NOAA Plans to change the way it delivers in-plant seafood 
inspections and related services under the Agricultural Marketing Act 
of 1946 (the Act). Currently, these services are provided by NOAA 
employees on a fee-for-service basis which enables NOAA to fully 
recover the service costs. NOAA is considering that some of these 
services would no longer be provided directly by NOAA employees, but 
rather be offered by private parties. NOAA plans to assure that 
privatized program conducted under Federal oversight will be the full 
equivalent of the current program.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/22/95                    60 FR 49242
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/21/95
NPRM                            04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James W. Brennan, NOAA Deputy General Counsel, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, Room 5814, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-3044

RIN: 0648-AI45
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 228; 50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/00/96
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AG55
_______________________________________________________________________

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

    

    NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

_________________________________________________________________________
665. SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH--DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN FISHING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 611; 50 CFR 620

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/95
Final Action                    02/00/96
Final Action Effective          03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Sectors Affected:  091 Commercial Fishing

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

RIN: 0648-AC61
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AD91
_______________________________________________________________________

667. SECRETARIAL AMENDMENT TO THE FMP FOR ATLANTIC SWORDFISH

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 630

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95
Final Action                    03/00/96
Final Action Effective          03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AE09
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/18/95                    60 FR 46806
NPRM Comment Period End         10/16/95
Final Action                    11/00/95
Final Action Effective          12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AE47
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 675

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/08/95                    60 FR 46811
NPRM Comment Period End         10/20/95
Final Action                    12/00/95
Final Action Effective          01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AE97
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 655

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/95
Final Action                    01/00/96
Final Action Effective          02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Andrew A. Rosenberg, Director, Northeast Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 508 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AF01
_______________________________________________________________________

671. AMENDMENT 9 TO THE FMP FOR ATLANTIC SURF CLAM AND OCEAN QUAHOG

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 652

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. Andrew A. Rosenberg, Director, Northeast Region, 
NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 508 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AF41
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 675

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AF57
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 641

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory amendment would decrease the minimum 
allowable size of red grouper for the commercial fishery from 20 to 18 
inches for fish caught from the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the 
Gulf of Mexico. This action is based, in part, on the 1993 stock 
assessment for red grouper and would facilitate the commercial harvest 
of the entire 1995 shallow-water grouper quota (quota has not been 
fully caught in recent years), as established by the Fishery Management 
Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico (FMP). The 
regulatory amendment is prepared by the Gulf of Mexico Council and 
reviewed and implemented by NMFS under FMP framework procedures.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AF78
_______________________________________________________________________

674. AMENDMENT 1 TO THE FMP FOR THE SCALLOP FISHERY OFF ALASKA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 673

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

Abstract: This FMP amendment would authorize a scallop fishery in 
Federal waters off Alaska which federalizes certain state of Alaska 
management measures and establishes a moratorium on the entry of new 
vessels into the scallop fishery to control continued growth in fishing 
capacity.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/96
Final Action                    05/00/96
Final Action Effective          06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AF81
_______________________________________________________________________

675. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR ATLANTIC TUNAS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 285

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/96
Final Action                    05/00/96
Final Action Effective          06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AF86
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 644

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/96
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AF88
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 663

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/96
Final Action                    03/00/97
Final Action Effective          04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AF90
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 642

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG25
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 659

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AG26
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 646

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

Abstract: Amendment 8 would establish a minimum size limit of 15 inches 
(tail length), a bag limit, and establish a commercial trip limit for 
red porgy; establish similar measures for vermillion snapper; increase 
the minimum size limit for black sea bass and establish a zone where 
the use of sea bass pots would be prohibited within 30 miles of shore 
from approximately Frying Pan Shoals, North Carolina to Cape Roman, 
South Carolina; and change in the minimum size limit and bag limit for 
greater amberjack. Other possible measures include: changing the 
overfishing definition; establishing a transit zone for possession of 
fish traps in the Key West, Florida area, and clarifying the use of 
bottom longlines in the south Atlantic.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG27
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 641

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

Abstract: Amendment 8 would implement an individual transferable quota 
and/or license limitation system to control access to the Gulf of 
Mexico red snapper fishery; include an allocation of quota shares with 
an appeals process; and may include restrictions on commercial 
transactions among permitted dealers and commercial vessels for reef 
fish caught in the exclusive economic zone of the Gulf of Mexico. 
Amendment 11 would revise the annual framework procedure; limit certain 
reef fish transactions by permitted vessels and permitted dealers; 
allow transfer of reef fish permits and fish trap endorsements upon 
death or disability; allow a transfer of certain fish trap 
endorsements; implement a new reef fish permit moratorium until 
December 31, 2000; allow permit transfers to other persons with vessels 
by qualifying permitted vessels owners; and require charter vessel and 
headboat permits. Amendment 12 may modify the framework procedure; 
allow commercial hook-and-line harvest of reef fish by shrimp trawl 
vessels; revise the definition of bait; modify the provisions regarding 
personal consumption of reef fish at sea; re-specify reef fish 
transport documentation requirements; reduce red snapper bag limit to 
zero for permitted vessels when the commercial quota is filled; remove 
future red snapper size limit increases for the commercial sector; 
establish aggregate daily bag limits; revise amberjack size and bag 
limits; and increase gag and black grouper size limits.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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

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

Amendment 8  NPRM 08/29/95 (60 FR 44825)  NPRM Comment Period End 10/
10/95  Final Rule 11/00/95  Final Rule Effective 12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG29
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 663

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would not allow a vessel to use both open access 
gear and limited entry gear on the same fishing trip. Allowing both 
gears on the same trip causes potential problems in enforcement and 
determination of which trip limits apply.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/96
Final Action                    08/00/96
Final Action Effective          09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG30
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 663

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/95
Final Action                    03/00/96
Final Action Effective          04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AG31
_______________________________________________________________________

684. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO REQUIRE PROCESSING VESSELS IN THE 
POLLOCK FISHERY TO WEIGH CATCH AT SEA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 675

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulatory amendment to require processor vessels 
participating in the pollock fishery to weigh all catch on a scale 
before processing or discarding.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/96
Final Action                    02/00/96
Final Action Effective          03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG32
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 675

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/96
Final Action                    02/00/96
Final Action Effective          03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG41
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/96
Final Action                    11/00/96
Final Action Effective          12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG46
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 675

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/08/95                    60 FR 46936
NPRM Comment Period End         10/10/95
Final Action                    12/00/95
Final Action Effective          01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG54
_______________________________________________________________________

688. NEW DEALER REPORTING FORM FOR LARGE PELAGICS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Establishes a new dealer reporting system for ex-vessel 
buyers of Atlantic highly migratory species: Sharks, tunas, and 
swordfish. Replaces and consolidates current dealer reporting systems 
which differ by region and species. In addition, this rule will 
establish reporting requirements for operators of recreational fishing 
tournaments for swordfish, sharks, tunas, billfish.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AG76
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 663

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/96
Final Action                    04/00/96
Final Action Effective          05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG81
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 685

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/96
Final Action                    05/00/96
Final Action Effective          07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG85
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 647

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/96
Final Action                    08/00/96
Final Action Effective          09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG86
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 669

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG87
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG88
_______________________________________________________________________

694. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ADJUST RED SNAPPER MANAGEMENT MEASURES 
IN THE GULF OF MEXICO FOR 1996 SEASON

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 641

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory amendment may include measures to adjust the 
Gulf of Mexico red snapper bag limits, size limits, quotas, trip limits 
and/or seasonal and area openings.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/95
Final Action                    12/00/95
Final Action Effective          01/00/96
First Regulatory Amendment  NPRM 01/00/96  NPRM Comment Period End 02/
00/96  Final Rule 04/00/96  Final Rule Effective 05/00/96

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

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AG89
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

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

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/96
Final Action                    11/00/96
Final Action Effective          12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG90
_______________________________________________________________________

696. REGULATORY AMENDMENT FOR GRID SORTING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/96
Final Action Effective          01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG93
_______________________________________________________________________

697. REGULATORY AMENDMENT FOR THE GULF OF ALASKA SEAMOUNT FISHERIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/95
Final Action                    01/00/96
Final Action Effective          02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG94
_______________________________________________________________________

698. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE CLARIFICATION OF SEPARATE 
QUALIFICATION FOR HALIBUT AND SABLEFISH QUOTA SHARES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 676

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory Amendment would clarify that applicant 
qualification under one individual fishing quota species would not 
automatically qualify the applicant for qualification under other 
individual fishing quota species.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/95
Final Action                    01/00/96
Final Action Effective          02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG96
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 676

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/96
Final Action                    08/00/96
Final Action Effective          09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG97
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 676

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/13/95                    60 FR 53331
NPRM Comment Period End         11/27/95
Final Action                    01/00/96
Final Action Effective          02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG99
_______________________________________________________________________

701. AMENDMENT 38 TO THE FMP FOR THE GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE BSAI 
AND AMENDMENT 40 TO THE FMP FOR THE GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE GOA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 675

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/18/95                    60 FR 48087
NPRM Comment Period End         11/02/95
Final Action                    12/00/95
Final Action Effective          01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: RIN 0648-AG96 has been incorporated into RIN 
0648-AH00.

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

RIN: 0648-AH00
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 676

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/96
Final Action                    11/00/96
Final Action Effective          12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AH02
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 675

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/96
Final Action                    05/00/96
Final Action Effective          06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AH03
_______________________________________________________________________

704. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR SCUP NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 635

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Andrew A. Rosenberg, Director, Northeast Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 508 281-9250

RIN: 0648-AH05
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 637

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

Abstract: The draft FMP has objectives to reduce fishing mortality to 
assure that overfishing does not occur, protect immature black sea bass 
to increase spawning stock biomass, and improve yield in the fisheries. 
Management measures contained in the draft FMP are designed to reduce 
exploitation rates in the fishery from the current amount of 41 percent 
to 14 percent by year 8 of the FMP. Measures include: (1) Minimum fish 
sizes and commercial gear regulations during the first two years of 
implementation, (2) a moratorium on entry to the commercial fishery, 
(3) permit requirements for commercial, party and charter boats and 
dealers; (4) operator permit requirements for commercial, party and 
charter boats; and (5) reporting requirements for commercial vessels, 
party and charter boats, and dealers.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. Andrew A. Rosenberg, Director, Northeast Region, 
NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 518 281-9250

RIN: 0648-AH06
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 663

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/96
Final Action                    11/00/96
Final Action Effective          12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AH07
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 663

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AH21
_______________________________________________________________________

708. FMP AMENDMENT 37 TO THE GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE BSAI

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 675

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/96
Final Action                    06/00/96
Final Action Effective          07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AH28
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 620

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/96
Final Action                    03/00/96
Final Action Effective          04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Sectors Affected:  091 Commercial Fishing

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

RIN: 0648-AH39
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 649

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Andrew A. Rosenberg, Director, Northeast Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 508 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AH41
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 683

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/18/95                    60 FR 43106
NPRM Comment Period End         10/16/95
Final Action                    12/00/95
Final Action Effective          01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AH48
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 658

Legal Deadline: None
NPRM 15 days and final action 110 days from receipt from Regional 
Fishery Management Council

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/96
Final Action                    06/00/96
Final Action Effective          07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AH52
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 103-206

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 656

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: ASMFC's Amendment 5 was completed on 3/95. This 
amendment relaxes State regulations restricting the take of striped 
bass in recognition of the recovery of striped bass stocks along the 
Atlantic coast. Federal action is anticipated to change the current 
Federal closure to striped bass fishing in the EEZ to regulation which 
will be less restrictive and more compatible with State regulations.

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

RIN: 0648-AH57
_______________________________________________________________________

714. FMP AMENDMENT FOR THE GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE BSAI AND THE 
FMP AMENDMENT FOR THE GROUNDFISH OF THE GOA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 676

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

Abstract: These FMP amendments would make minor changes to the 
Individual Fishing Quota Program to facilitate implementation of the 
program and would increase individual fishing quota use limits.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/96
Final Action                    08/00/96
Final Action Effective          09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AH61
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 628

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment would revise the management of the fishery and 
include measures which will be specified annually for commercial quotas 
and recreational possession limits for Atlantic Bluefish in the U.S. 
EEZ.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/96
Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. Andrew A. Rosenberg, Director, Northeast Region, 
NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 508 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AH63
_______________________________________________________________________

716. AMENDMENT 39 TO THE FMP FOR GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF BSAI, 
AMENDMENT 41 TO THE FMP FOR GROUNDFISH OF THE GOA AND AMENDMENT 5 TO THE 
FMP FOR COMMERCIAL KING & TANNER CRAB FISHERIES OF THE BSAI

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

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

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

Abstract: Amendments authorize implementation of a license limitation 
program.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/96
Final Action                    08/00/96
Final Action Effective          09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AH65
_______________________________________________________________________

717. FMP AMENDMENT 36 FOR THE GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE BSAI AND 
FMP AMENDMENT 39 FOR THE GROUNDFISH OF THE GOA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 675

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/96
Final Action                    07/00/96
Final Action Effective          08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AH67
_______________________________________________________________________

718. FMP AMENDMENT 38 FOR THE GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE GOA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/96
Final Action                    07/00/96
Final Action Effective          08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AH68
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 651

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Andrew A. Rosenberg, Director, Northeast Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 508 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AH70
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 658

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

Abstract: Amendment 8 proposes to establish a framework procedure 
authorizing the Director, Southeast Region, National Marine Fisheries 
Service, to set total allowable catch for royal red shrimp in the Gulf 
of Mexico exclusive economic zone, up to 130 percent of the current 
estimate of maximum sustainable yield (392,000 pound tails) for 2 
consecutive years.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/95
Final Action                    01/00/96
Final Action Effective          02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AH72
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 638

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/95
Final Action                    01/00/96
Final Action Effective          02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AH74
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 678

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
Final Action                    02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AH77
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 678

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/96
Final Action                    07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AH78
_______________________________________________________________________

724. REGULATORY AMENDMENT REGARDING EXERCISE OF RIGHTS OF NORTHWEST 
TREATY INDIAN TRIBES TO HARVEST GROUNDFISH

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 663

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations would establish the framework for affected 
Northwest Indian tribes to exercise their treaty rights to harvest 
groundfish, as officially recognized for the first time by the Federal 
Government in 1994. Most of the harvest takes place in the EEZ and is 
governed by the Pacific Coast Groundfish FMP. These regulations would 
be modeled on similar regulations for salmon and halibut, and would 
include relevant definitions and descriptions of the tribes' fishing 
areas.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/96
Final Action                    03/00/96
Final Action Effective          04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: William Stelle, Director, Northwest Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 7600 Sand Point Way NE., BINC15700, Bldg. 1, Seattle, 
WA 98115
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AH84
_______________________________________________________________________

725. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE GOLDEN CRAB FISHERY OFF THE 
SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This new Fishery Management Plan for the Golden Crab Fishery 
of the South Atlantic Region (FMP) would manage the golden crab fishery 
in the exclusive economic zone off the southern Atlantic states. 
Possible FMP measures include: Area and season restrictions on fishing; 
size limits; trap escape panel requirements and other gear use 
measures; prohibition on harvest of females; limits on the number of 
fishery participants; and vessel and dealer permitting and reporting 
requirements. The purpose of the FMP is to control the expansion of 
this fishery in a manner that protects the golden crab resource while 
allowing for collection of biological and fishery data required to 
better manage this resource/fishery. The South Atlantic Fishery 
Management Council, which is developing the FMP, is concerned about the 
possible entrance into the fishery of a large number of fishermen who 
have been displaced from New England and Alaska fisheries; the golden 
crab resource is considered particularly vulnerable to overfishing. The 
FMP may contain a controlled fishery access program based, in part, on 
a demonstrated history of past golden crab landings. The advance notice 
of proposed rulemaking announced the Council's consideration of a 
control date of 4/07/95, as a possible cutoff date for determining 
historical fishery participation.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/07/95                    60 FR 17770
ANPRM Comment Period End        05/08/95
NPRM                            11/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/96
Final Action                    03/00/96
Final Action Effective          04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AH86
_______________________________________________________________________

726.  PROPOSED RULE; AMENDMENT 7 TO THE SUMMER FLOUNDER 
FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 625

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The amendment would revise the fishing mortality rate 
reduction schedule for Summer Flounder.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/05/95                    60 FR 46105
NPRM Comment Period End         10/02/95
Final Action                    12/00/95
Final Action Effective          01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Andrew A. Rosenberg, Director, Northeast Region, 
NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930-2298
Phone: 508 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AH94
_______________________________________________________________________

727.  NOTICE OF CHANGES IN THE MANAGEMENT REGIMES FOR 
ATLANTIC AND GULF GROUPS OF KING AND SPANISH MACKEREL FOR THE 1996-97 
FISHING YEAR

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 642

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would change the total allowable catch (TAC) for 
the Atlantic and Gulf migratory groups of king and Spanish mackerel for 
the 1996-97 fishing year under framework regulatory adjustment 
procedures for the Fishery Management Plan for Coastal Migratory 
Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/96
Final Action                    09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AI13
_______________________________________________________________________

728.  AMENDMENT 2 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE 
SHRIMP FISHERY OF THE SOUTH ATLANTIC

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 659

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

Abstract: Amendment 2 would add brown and pink shrimp to the Fishery 
Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the South Atlantic. It would 
also address incidental catch of fish in shrimp trawls. Management 
measures being considered include: developing specific bycatch 
reduction measures for all penaeid shrimp fisheries in the South 
Atlantic exclusive economic zone (EEZ), including requiring the use of 
NMFS-improved bycatch reduction devices (BRDs) in all penaeid shrimp 
trawls in the South Atlantic EEZ, to reduce bycatch component of 
weakfish and Spanish mackerel fishing mortality by 50 percent. Area1 
and seasonal restrictions may also be considered to reduce bycatch.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/96
Final Action                    04/00/96
Final Action Effective          05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AI15
_______________________________________________________________________

729.  WITHDRAWAL OF FEDERAL FISHERIES REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 625; 50 CFR 628; 50 CFR 640; 50 CFR 654; 50 CFR 
656; 50 CFR 662; 50 CFR 674

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Withdraws Federal fishery regulations that can be managed 
adequately replaced by state fishery management regimes or that are no 
longer necessary.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/96
Final Action                    04/00/96
Final Action Effective          04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gary C. Matlock, Director, Office of Sustainable 
Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AI16
_______________________________________________________________________

730.  CONSOLIDATION OF GENERAL FISHERY REGULATIONS OF THE 
UNITED STATES

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 600; 50 CFR 601; 50 CFR 602; 50 CFR 605; 50 CFR 
611; 50 CFR 619; 50 CFR 620

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Consolidates general fishery regulations under the Magnuson 
Act to enhance usability and reduce regulatory text.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/96
Final Action                    01/00/97
Final Action Effective          01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gary C. Matlock, Director, Office of Sustainable 
Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AI17
_______________________________________________________________________

731.  CONSOLIDATION OF FISHERIES REGULATIONS OF ALASKA

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 671; 50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 675; 50 CFR 676; 50 CFR 
677

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Consolidates existing marine fishery regulations of Alaska to 
enhance usability and reduce regulatory text.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/96
Final Action                    01/00/97
Final Action Effective          01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gary C. Matlock, Director, Office of Sustainable 
Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AI18
_______________________________________________________________________

732.  CONSOLIDATION OF FISHERIES REGULATIONS OF THE PACIFIC 
COAST AND WESTERN PACIFIC

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 661; 50 CFR 663; 50 CFR 680; 50 CFR 681; 50 CFR 
683; 50 CFR 685

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Consolidates existing marine fishery regulations of the 
Pacific Coast (except Alaska) and Western Pacific to enhance usability 
and reduce regulatory text.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/96
Final Action                    01/00/97
Final Action Effective          01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gary C. Matlock, Director, Office of Sustainable 
Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AI19
_______________________________________________________________________

733.  CONSOLIDATION OF FISHERIES REGULATIONS OF THE 
SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES, PUERTO RICO, AND THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 638; 50 CFR 641; 50 CFR 645; 50 CFR 646; 50 CFR 
647; 50 CFR 659; 50 CFR 669

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Consolidates existing marine fishery regulations of the 
southeastern United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands to 
enhance usability and reduce regulatory text.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/96
Final Action                    01/00/97
Final Action Effective          01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gary C. Matlock, Director, Office of Sustainable 
Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AI20
_______________________________________________________________________

734.  CONSOLIDATION OF FISHERIES REGULATIONS OF THE 
NORTHEASTERN UNITED STATES

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 625; 50 CFR 650; 50 CFR 651; 50 CFR 652; 50 CFR 
655; 50 CFR 657

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Consolidates existing regulations for marine fisheries of the 
northeastern United States to enhance usability and reduce regulatory 
text.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/96
Final Action                    01/00/97
Final Action Effective          01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gary C. Matlock, Director, Office of Sustainable 
Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AI21
_______________________________________________________________________

735.  CONSOLIDATION OF INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  16 USC 951 to 961; 16 USC 1801 et seq; 16 USC 773 to 
773k; 16 USC 3636(b)

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 280; 50 CFR 299; 50 CFR 300; 50 CFR 301; 50 CFR 
371; 50 CFR 695

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Consolidates existing international fishery regulations to 
enhance usability and reduce regulatory text.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/96
Final Action                    04/00/96
Final Action Effective          04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gary C. Matlock, Director, Office of Sustainable 
Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AI22
_______________________________________________________________________

736.  1996 TOTAL ALLOWABLE CATCH OF ATLANTIC SWORDFISH

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 630

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will establish the total allowable catch of 
Atlantic swordfish for 1996.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary Matlock, Director, Office of Sustainable 
Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AI23
_______________________________________________________________________

737.  AMENDMENT 10 TO THE FMP FOR ATLANTIC SURF CLAM AND 
OCEAN QUAHOG

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 652

Abstract: Amendment would revise the overfishing definitions.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Andrew A. Rosenberg, Director, Northeast Region, 
NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 508 281-9300

RIN: 0648-AI27
_______________________________________________________________________

738.  CONSOLIDATION OF ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES 
REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 285; 50 CFR 630; 50 CFR 644; 50 CFR 678

Abstract: Consolidates existing Atlantic highly migratory species 
regulations to enhance usability and reduce regulatory text.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/96
Final Action                    10/00/96
Final Action Effective          10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Gary C. Matlock, Director, Office of Sustainable 
Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AI28
_______________________________________________________________________

739.  1996 ATLANTIC TUNA FISHERIES QUOTAS AND EFFORT 
CONTROLS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 971 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 285

Abstract: Sets fishing quotas and effort controls for 1996 Atlantic 
tuna fisheries.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary C. Matlock, Director, Office of Sustainable 
Fisheries, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AI29
_______________________________________________________________________

740.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE NON-TRAWL 
SABLEFISH REGULAR SEASON IN THE PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH FISHERY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 663

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation would change the nontrawl sablefish season 
opening from August 6 to August to October to enable the fleet to take 
better advantage of alternate fishing opportunities.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/96
Final Action                    07/00/96
Final Action Effective          08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AI30
_______________________________________________________________________

741.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT REQUIRING LONGLINE VESSEL 
OPERATORS TO CARRY OBSERVERS AT NO COST TO U.S. GOVERNMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 685

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The current NMFS-funded longline fishery observer program 
would be replaced by an industry-funded program. NMFS would certify 
third-party providers of observer services, and vessel owners would 
contract with these third parties for observer services when advised 
that an observer must be carried by the vessel. An Observer Plan 
prepared by NMFS would establish the roles and relationships of NMFS, 
observer providers, and vessel owners.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/00/95
NPRM                            12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/96
Final Action Effective          04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

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

RIN: 0648-AI31
_______________________________________________________________________

742.  AMENDMENT 9 TO THE WESTERN PACIFIC CRUSTACEAN FISHERY 
MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 681

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendment 9 to the Fishery Management Plan for Crustacean 
Fisheries of the Western Pacific Region would establish a new harvest 
limitation program for the lobster fishery in the Northwestern Hawaiian 
Islands. An annual harvest guideline would be set based on a constant 
harvest rate and a fixed and explicit risk of overfishing. All lobsters 
caught could be retained. Season and area closures, limited entry, and 
reporting requirements would be unchanged. Framework procedures for 
future regulatory changes would be set, including direct closure of the 
fishery by the Regional Director when he/she projects the harvest 
guideline will have been reached.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/96
Final Action                    02/00/96
Final Action Effective          03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AI32
_______________________________________________________________________

743.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE START OF THE 
WHITING REGULAR SEASON TO MAY 15 NORTH OF 42 DEGREES NORTH LATITUDE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 663

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation would shift the opening of the large-scale, 
``regular season'' for Pacific whiting from April 15 to May 15 north of 
42deg N. lat. A month delay is expected to result in better quality 
fish (since, in April, some are still in poor condition after spawning 
in the winter), greater dispersion of whiting along the coast (they 
migrate from south to north during the fishing season, with larger fish 
migrating further north), and reduced bycatch of some species, 
particularly chinook salmon, if the fishery occurs as it did in 1995.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AI34
_______________________________________________________________________

744.  AMENDMENT 5 TO THE ATLANTIC SEA SCALLOP FISHERY 
MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 650

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Fishing effort for this fishery would be further consolidated 
through either individual transferable quotas or days at sea.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Andrew A. Rosenberg, Director, Northeast Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 508 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AI36
_______________________________________________________________________

745.  FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT TO THE ATLANTIC SEA SCALLOP 
FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 650

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This framework adjustment would keep the seven-man crew size.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Andrew A. Rosenberg, Director, Northeast Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 508 281-9250

RIN: 0648-AI37
_______________________________________________________________________

746.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ADJUST THE TOTAL ALLOWABLE 
CATCH FOR ROYAL RED SHRIMP IN THE GULF OF MEXICO

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 658

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In accordance with the framework procedures established under 
Amendment 8 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of 
the Gulf of Mexico, this regulatory amendment would temporarily 
increase the total allowable catch for royal red shrimp by 30 percent 
each year for two years from 392,000 pounds to 509,600 pounds.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/96
Final Action                    02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AI39
_______________________________________________________________________

747.  AMENDMENT 1 TO THE NORTH PACIFIC FISHERY RESEARCH 
PLAN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  17 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 677

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory. Final, Statutory.
Within 60 days after receipt of a plan from North Pacific Council NMFS 
shall publish proposed regulations and within 45 days of the close of 
comment period, NMFS will publish final regulations.

Abstract: Amendment 1 to the Research Plan would delay full 
implementation of the Research Plan until 1997 and establish 1996 
observer requirements for the Research Plan Fisheries.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/11/95                    60 FR 47142
NPRM Comment Period End         11/06/95
Final Action                    12/00/95
Final Action Effective          01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: The proposed rule contained RIN 0648-AD80. This 
document reflects a new RIN number.

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

RIN: 0648-AI40
_______________________________________________________________________

748. GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR DOMESTIC FISHERIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801-81 Magnuson Act

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 620

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The amendments to the Magnuson Act of November 14, 1990, 
added several new prohibitions such as the ban on large-scale driftnet 
fishing and the prohibition on assaulting observers. The regulations at 
50 CFR 620 contain the prohibitions that apply generally to domestic 
fishing regulated under the Magnuson Act. The regulations must be 
amended to reflect the recent amendments to the Magnuson Act and to 
update and improve current language generally. The alternative would be 
to leave the regulatory language as it is now. This would be 
unacceptable because it would leave the regulation out of date and 
inconsistent with the current statutory language. The benefits would be 
to improve the current regulations and to clarify the scope of the new 
statutory language. There are no potential costs identified.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AE39
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 791a et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 405 (New)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce 
(Departments) seek advance comments on a proposed rule to implement the 
Departments' authority to prescribe fishways under section 18 of the 
Federal Power Act (FPA). The proposed rule is a procedural rule that 
identifies how the Departments would prescribe fishways included in 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission licenses for hydropower 
facilities. It includes a definition of fishways that comports with the 
language of the National Energy Policy Act of 1992 (PL 102-496). The 
Departments' objectives are to codify agency practice as well as 
provide applicants with notice of the Departments' information needs 
and prescription procedures. This should eliminate unnecessary costs, 
confusion, and procedural burdens on hydropower project sponsors while 
protecting important fishery resources affected by hydropower projects.
The Departments are interested in advance comments on the proposed 
procedures and definitions. The no-action option will be used as a 
baseline for analysis. Benefits and costs of the proposal have not been 
quantified. However, the process of licensing hydropower facilities 
requires an economic and environmental analysis for each action.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/01/94                    59 FR 45255
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/31/94
NPRM                            11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: John Hall, Chief, Anadromous Fish Habitat, Conservation 
Division, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, NMFS - F/HP4, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2325

RIN: 0648-AG53
_______________________________________________________________________

750. SCREENING OF WATER DIVERSIONS TO PROTECT SACRAMENTO RIVER 
WINTER-RUN CHINOOK SALMON

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1533 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 227; 50 CFR 222

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS is considering proposing regulations under the 
Endangered Species Act that would establish screening requirements for 
water diversions from the Sacramento River and Delta to protect a 
listed species, the winter-run chinook salmon. There are over 2,000 
unscreened diversions along the River and Delta. NMFS is concerned that 
these unscreened diversions may cause substantial losses of juvenile 
salmon.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/18/93                    58 FR 53703
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/18/93
Extension of Comment Period for 
90 Days                         01/20/94                     59 FR 3068
NPRM                            03/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Margaret C. Lorenz, Endangered Species Division, Office 
of Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 
East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AF80
_______________________________________________________________________

751. FOREIGN NATIONS' MARINE MAMMAL PROGRAM AMENDMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216.24(e)(5)(v)(B)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will change the requirement that foreign nations 
make changes to their marine mammal programs within 180 days of the 
date such changes are effective for U.S. fishermen. This is necessary 
to provide more time for foreign governments to make such changes.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  None

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

RIN: 0648-AG05
_______________________________________________________________________

752. DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE GULF OF MAINE 
POPULATION OF HARBOR PORPOISE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq, Endangered Species Act

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 226

Legal Deadline: None
The ESA requires critical habitat designation within one year of the 
listing date. The listing has not been made final to date.

Abstract: Pursuant to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) NMFS will 
propose to designate critical habitat for the Gulf of Maine harbor 
porpoise population following if the population is listed under the 
ESA.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Proposed designation is dependent upon final 
determination to list the Gulf of Maine population of harbor porpoise 
as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Deadlines and action 
dates are also dependent upon the date of final listing. This date has 
yet to be established.

Agency Contact: Michael Payne, Fishery Biologist, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-
West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2322

RIN: 0648-AG06
_______________________________________________________________________

753. TAKING AND IMPORTING OF MARINE MAMMALS: TUNA PURSE SEINE 
VESSEL OBSERVER EXPENSES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216.24

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS proposes to amend its regulations governing the 
reimbursement of tuna vessel owners for the cost of carrying NMFS 
observers (50 CFR 216.24(f)(4)). The regulations require that a U.S.-
flag tuna purse seine vessel holding a certificate of inclusion under 
the general permit issued to the American Tunaboat Association carry an 
observer when assigned by the Director, Southwest Region, NMFS. The 
regulations currently require that NMFS reimburse vessel operators for 
all costs associated with carrying the observers. The proposed rule 
change would require that ``the vessel owner shall incur all reasonable 
costs directly related to the quartering and maintaining of such 
observers on board such vessels.''

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hilda Diaz-Soltero, Director, Southwest Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 501 West Ocean Blvd., Suite 4200, Long Beach, CA 90802-
4213
Phone: 301 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AG35
_______________________________________________________________________

754. TAKING AND IMPORTING OF MARINE MAMMALS; TAKING OF MARINE 
MAMMALS UNDER THE ATA PERMIT AFTER FEBRUARY 28, 1994

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, March 1, 1994.

Abstract: The International Dolphin Conservation Act provides that, if 
no major purse seine tuna fishing country enters into an agreement for 
a moratorium on setting on marine mammals during the course of 
commercial fishing operations, the total dolphin mortalities authorized 
under the general permit issued to the American Tunaboat Association 
shall not exceed the number of dolphin mortalities which occurred under 
the permit during the preceding year.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AG36
_______________________________________________________________________

755. GENERAL PROVISIONS; ENDANGERED FISH OR WILDLIFE; THREATENED 
FISH AND WILDLIFE; SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION MEASURES (SEC. 9 PROTECTION)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 217; 50 CFR 220; 50 CFR 221; 50 CFR 222; 50 CFR 
223; 50 CFR 224; 50 CFR 227

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS proposes to make both technical and substantive changes 
to the ESA regulations. These changes would make the implementing 
regulations easier to understand and to enforce. NMFS also proposes to 
substantively change ESA regulations by prohibiting the take of 
threatened, as well as endangered, species. NMFS also proposes to amend 
the regulations to allow non-Federal parties to incidentally take 
threatened species with an incidental take permit.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/10/92                    57 FR 30709
ANPRM Comment Period End        08/08/92
NPRM                            12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Russell J. Bellmer, Chief, Endangered Species Division, 
Office of Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, SSMC 3, Silver 
Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AG38
_______________________________________________________________________

756. DESIGNATED CRITICAL HABITAT; PACIFIC STEELHEAD

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1533

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 226

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, February 16, 1995. Final, Statutory, 
February 16, 1996.
Endangered Species Act section 4(b)(3)(D)(ii)

Abstract: The regulation will propose critical habitat designation for 
coastal steelhead populations that are proposed for listing under the 
Endangered Species Act in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Marta Nammack, Fisheries Biologist, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of 
Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, F/PR8, Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AG49
_______________________________________________________________________

757. DESIGNATED CRITICAL HABITAT; PACIFIC COHO SALMON

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1533

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 226

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, October 26, 1994. Final, Statutory, 
July 25, 1996.
Endangered Species Act sec. 4(b)(3)(D)(ii)

Abstract: The regulation will propose critical habitat designation for 
coastal coho salmon populations that are proposed for listing under the 
Endangered Species Act in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Marta Nammack, Fisheries Biologist, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of 
Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, F/PR8, Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AG56
_______________________________________________________________________

758. DESIGNATED CRITICAL HABITAT; UMPQUA RIVER SEA-RUN CUTTHROAT 
TROUT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1533

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 226

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, April 1, 1994. Final, Statutory, July 
8, 1995.
Endangered Species Act sec. 4(b)(3)(D)(ii)

Abstract: NMFS has issued a proposed rule to list the Umpqua River 
cutthroat trout in Oregon as endangered under the Endangered Species 
Act of 1973. NMFS has also determined that the Umpqua River cutthroat 
trout is a ``species'' as interpreted under the ESA. Upon completion of 
an analysis on the critical habitat for the Umpqua River cutthroat 
trout, NMFS plans to propose critical habitat for the species.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/96
Interim Final Rule              11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Marta Nammack, Fisheries Biologist, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of 
Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, F/PR8, Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AG58
_______________________________________________________________________

759. PROPOSED RULE TO AUTHORIZE LETHAL TAKINGS OF MARINE MAMMALS BY 
STATE AUTHORITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq The Marine Mammal Protection Act

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 120 of the MMPA as amended in 1994 provides the 
Secretary the discretion to authorize the intentional lethal taking of 
individually identifiable pinnipeds which are having a significant 
negative impact on salmonids that are either 1) listed under the ESA, 
2) approaching a threatened or endangered status, or 3) migrate through 
the Ballard Locks in Seattle. The process for determining whether to 
implement the authority commences with a State developing and 
submitting an application that provides a detailed description of the 
interaction problem. If warranted by scientific evidence, NMFS is to 
establish a Pinniped-Fishery Interaction Task Force to address the 
situation described in the application and publish a notice in the 
Federal Register requesting public comment on the application. Within 
60 days after establishment, and after reviewing public comments in 
response to the Federal Register notice, the Pinniped-Fishery 
Interaction Task Force is to recommend approval or denial of the 
proposed intentional lethal taking along with recommendations on the 
proposed location, time, and method of such taking, criteria for 
evaluating the success of the action, and the duration of the 
recommendations. NMFS must either approve or deny the application.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kenneth R. Hollingshead, Fishery Biologist, Department 
of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of 
Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910-
3226
Phone: 301 713-2055

RIN: 0648-AG79
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760. FINAL RULE TO AMEND MARINE MAMMAL REGULATIONS TO AUTHORIZE 
INCIDENTAL TAKINGS OF MARINE MAMMALS BY HARASSMENT AS AUTHORIZED BY 
PUBLIC LAW 103-238

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq The Marine Mammal Protection Act

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 228; 50 CFR 216

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

Abstract: On April 30, 1994, the President signed Pub. L. 103-238, the 
Marine Mammal Protection Act Amendments of 1994. One part of this law 
amended section 101(a)(5) to establish an expedited process by which 
citizens of the United States, who engage in a specified activity 
(other than commercial fishing) within a specific geographic region, 
can apply for an authorization to incidentally take small numbers of 
marine mammals by harassment. The proposed rule, if implemented, would 
establish specific time limits for public notice and comment on any 
requests for authorization which would be granted under this rule; 
implement procedures for the establishment of scientific peer review 
groups to review an applicant's monitoring plan when the taking may 
affect the availability of a stock for subsistence uses; and limit 
authorizations to a period of 1 year.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/31/95                    60 FR 28379
NPRM Comment Period End         10/16/95                    60 FR 35891
Final Action                    01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Kenneth R. Hollingshead, Fishery Biologist, Department 
of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of 
Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910-
3226
Phone: 301 713-2055

RIN: 0648-AG80
_______________________________________________________________________

761. PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR PUGET SOUND 
SALMON STOCKS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq The Endangered Species Act

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 226

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, March 14, 1995. Final, Statutory, 
March 14, 1996.
Endangered Species Act section 4(b)(3)(D)(ii)

Abstract: NMFS will propose critical habitat for Puget Sound salmon 
stocks if the species is/are proposed for listing under the Endangered 
Species Act. These stocks include (1) Hood Canal summer chum salmon, 
(2) Elwha River pink salmon, (3) Lower Dungeness River pink salmon, (4) 
North Fork Nooksack River spring chinook salmon, (5) South Fork 
Nooksack River spring chinook salmon, (6) Dungeness River spring 
chinook salmon, (7) Baker River sockeye salmon, (8) Discovery Bay chum 
salmon, and (9) White River spring chinook salmon. Mud Bay/Eld Inlet 
chum salmon were petitioned for listing on April 4, 1994, so this stock 
will be included in this rule, if warranted.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Marta Nammack, Fisheries Biologist, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of 
Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910-
3226
Phone: 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AH11
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762. PROPOSED RULE TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS FOR PERMITS FOR CAPTURE, 
TRANSPORT, IMPORT AND EXPORT OF PROTECTED SPECIES FOR PUBLIC DISPLAY, AND 
FOR MAINTAINING A CAPTIVE MARINE MAMMAL INVENTORY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1372 (c)

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216

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

Abstract: This proposed rule would revise and simplify criteria and 
procedures specific to permits for taking, transporting, importing, and 
exporting protected species for public display and provide convenient 
formats for reporting marine mammal captive holdings and transports as 
required by amendments made in 1994 to the Marine Mammal Protection 
Act.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Laurel Bryant, Marine Resource Management Specialist, 
Office of Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, 
MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2289

RIN: 0648-AH26
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763. PROPOSED RULE GOVERNING THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR MARINE 
MAMMAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1372 (c)(6)

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will provide for the issuance of permits to take 
marine mammals by only level B harassment for the purpose of 
educational or commercial photography.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Laurel Bryant, Marine Resources Management Specialist, 
Office of Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, 
MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2289

RIN: 0648-AH31
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764. SHRIMP VESSEL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 227

Legal Deadline: None
Pending settlement agreement may impose legal deadline.

Abstract: NMFS proposes to require permits on shrimp vessels operating 
in Federal waters. This action is required by the 11/14/94 jeopardy 
biological opinion.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Russell Bellmer, Chief, Endangered Species Division, 
Office of Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, 
MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AH87
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765. CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR GREEN SEA TURTLES IN CULEBRA, 
PUERTO RICO

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 226

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS proposes to designate portions of Culebra, Puerto Rico, 
as critical habitat for the threatened green sea turtle.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Russell Bellmer, Chief, Endangered Species Division, 
Office of Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, 
MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AH88
_______________________________________________________________________

766. IDENTIFICATION OF SPECIAL SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION AREAS AND 
APPROPRIATE CONSERVATION MEASURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 227; 50 CFR 217; 50 CFR 222

Legal Deadline: None
Legal deadlines may be imposed by pending settlement agreement.

Abstract: NMFS proposes to identify areas requiring special sea turtle 
conservation measures such as limited tow times, TED restrictions, or 
area closures. This action is required by the 11/14/94 jeopardy 
biological opinion. This action includes the LGL petition for 
rulemaking to replace the Emergency Responce Plan.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Russell Bellmer, Chief, Endangered Species Division, 
Office of Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, 
MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AH89
_______________________________________________________________________

767.  SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION; COMMERCIAL SHRIMP VESSEL 
PERMIT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 652

Abstract: These quotas establish allowable harvests of surf clam an 
ocean quahog from the exclusive economic zone in 1996.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/95
Final Action                    07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. Andrew A. Rosenberg, Director, Northeast Region, 
NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 508 281-9300

RIN: 0648-AI25
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    NATIONAL OCEAN SURVEY/OFFICE OF COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

_________________________________________________________________________
768. FLORIDA KEYS NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 15 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 0648-AD85
_______________________________________________________________________

769. STREAMLINING OF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY PROGRAM REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1431 to 1434

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 924; 15 CFR 925; 15 CFR 935; 15 CFR 936; 15 CFR 
938; 15 CFR 940; 15 CFR 941; 14 CFR 942; 15 CFR 953; 15 CFR 944

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NPAA is reviewing all sanctuary regulations to eliminate 
duplicative language and make the regulations more concise and easier 
to read

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Lawless, Acting Chief, Sanctuaries and Reserves 
Div., Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Mgmt., Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National 
Ocean Services, 1305 East-West Highway (N/0RM2), Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-3155

RIN: 0648-AF23
_______________________________________________________________________

770. HAWAIIAN ISLANDS HUMPBACK WHALE NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1431 et seq (National Marine Sanctuary Act); 
PL 102-587 (Ocean Act of 1992), subtitle C-Hawaiian; Island National 
Marine Sanctuary Act

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations implement the Congressional designation of the 
Hawaiian Island, Humpback National Marine Sanctuary.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Lawless, Acting Chief, Sanctuaries and Reserves 
Div., Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1305 East-West Highway (LN/ORM4), Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-3185

RIN: 0648-AH91
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/28/95                    60 FR 10812
ANPRM Comment Period End        04/14/95
NPRM                            11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Elizabeth Moore, Sanctuaries and Reserve Office, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1305 East-West Highway (N/ORM4), Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-3145

RIN: 0648-AH92
_______________________________________________________________________

772.  ALLOWANCE OF SMALL-SCALE NON-INTRUSIVE JADE 
COLLECTING IN MONTEREY BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Ocean Service, Sanctuaries and Reserve Division 
(SRD) is issuing an ANPRM to inform the public that it is considering 
allowing small-scale, non-intrusive jade collecting in the MBNMS, and 
to invite written comments, advice, and recommendations. Thare has been 
public interest in allowing jade collection in the MBNMS and this 
action will respond to and address those interests. If SRD determines 
to amend the regulations, it will issue a proposed rule with an 
additional 45-day comment period.
This action is considered not significant because the advance notice of 
proposed rulemaking simply presents an issue and course of action under 
consideration by SRD and requests comments from the public. This action 
will ensure that SRD takes into account all views on this issue. This 
action does not have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or 
more, nor does it adversely effect in a material way the economy, 
environment, public health or safety.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/09/95                    60 FR 40540
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/08/95
NPRM                            11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Elizabeth Moore, Sanctuaries and Reserves Office, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1305 East-West Highway (N/ORM2), Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-3145

RIN: 0648-AI06
_______________________________________________________________________

773.  OCEAN THERMAL ENERGY CONVERSION LICENSING PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Act, as amended; 42 
USC 9101 et seq

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 981

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NOAA plans to propose the removal of 15 CFR Part 981 from the 
CFR.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James P. Lawless, Deputy Director, NOAA Office of Ocean 
and Coastal Resource Mg, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, NOAA/OCRM, 1305 East-West Highway 11th 
Floor, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-3155

RIN: 0648-AI42
_______________________________________________________________________

774.  COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND 
APPROVAL REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  Coastal Zone Management Act, as amended; 16 USC 1451 
et seq

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 923

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NOAA plans to propose revising the coastal zone management 
program development and approval regulations.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: James P. Lawless, Deputy Director, NOAA Office of Ocean 
and Coastal Resource Mg, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, NOAA/OCRM, 1305 East-West Highway 11th 
Floor, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-3155

RIN: 0648-AI43
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    OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR

_________________________________________________________________________
775. LICENSING OF PRIVATE REMOTE-SENSING SPACE SYSTEMS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 5624; PL 102-555

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 960

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Pub. L. 102-555 amends the Land Remote Sensing 
Commercialization Act of 1984 to transfer the LANDSAT program from the 
Department of Commerce to a joint NASA/DOD office. However, title II 
retains the basic provisions of title IV of the previous act 
authorizing the Secretary of Commerce to license private operators of 
land remote-sensing space systems who are subject to U.S. jurisdiction. 
The Secretary is required to consult with the Secretaries of Defense 
and State, who are responsible for determining conditions to protect 
national security and foreign policy concerns, respectively. The recent 
Act removes a regulatory restriction which required operators to make 
the data available to all customers on the same terms and conditions.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/18/89                    54 FR 01945
NPRM                            04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Catherine Shea, Staff Attorney, Department of Commerce, 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1325 East-West 
Highway, Room 18109, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-0053

RIN: 0648-AC64
_______________________________________________________________________

776. NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT AND RESTORATION REGULATIONS

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 16 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 0648-AE13
_______________________________________________________________________

777. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MODERNIZATION CRITERIA FOR 
AUTHORIZATION CERTIFICATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 102-567; 15 USC 313 note

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 946; 15 CFR 946 app A

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 29, 1993.

Abstract: The Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the National 
Research Council and the Modernization Transition Committee, and after 
notice and opportunity for public comment, shall publish in the Federal 
Register modernization criteria (including all requirements and 
procedures) for certifying action to automate a field office under 
section 706 of Public Law 102-567.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nicholas Scheller, Implementation Manager, Department 
of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Room 
9348, 1325 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1002

RIN: 0648-AF72
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
  
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    NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

_________________________________________________________________________
778. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO IMPLEMENT PERMIT, REPORTING, AND 
RECORDKEEPING AND OBSERVER REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCESSING VESSELS OVER 125 
FEET AND THEIR CATCHER VESSELS; PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 663

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations would implement a comprehensive data collection 
and regulatory program for all processing vessels longer than 125 feet 
and for all harvesting vessels that deliver their catch to those 
vessels in the groundfish fishery off Washington, Oregon, and 
California. This program would consist of: (1) a requirement that 
processing vessels carry NMFS-certified observers; (2) a requirement 
for a mandatory Federal permit; (3) recordkeeping and reporting 
requirements; and (4) a definition for ``fishing trip'' for processing 
vessels over 125 feet in length for the purpose of applying trip 
landing and frequency limits.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/19/92                    57 FR 54552
NPRM Comment Period End         12/21/92
Final Action                    03/00/96
Final Action Effective          04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AE01
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 675

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action specifies requirements for interactive 
communications equipment for vessels and processors in the groundfish 
fisheries of the Gulf of Alaska and Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands 
area to enhance reporting and recordkeeping.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/31/95                    60 FR 45393
NPRM Comment Period End         09/29/95
Final Action                    12/00/95
Final Action Effective          01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AE78
_______________________________________________________________________

780. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE OF FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL NOMINEES, 
MEMBERS, AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 601

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises regulations concerning the practices, 
procedures and operations of the Regional Fishery Management Councils 
under the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act. It 
increases the detail and availability of information in required 
financial disclosures of Councils' nominees, voting members, and 
Executive Directors and is intended to reduce the likelihood of 
financial conflicts of interest.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/11/94                    59 FR 11557
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AG16
_______________________________________________________________________

781. COMBINED FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT--ADJUSTMENT 7 TO THE NORTHEAST 
MULTISPECIES FMP, ADJUSTMENT 3 TO THE ATLANTIC SEA SCALLOP FMP, AND 
ADJUSTMENT 1 TO THE AMERICAN LOBSTER FMP

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 649; 50 CFR 650; 50 CFR 651

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS will issue this proposed rule to implement measures 
contained in Framework Adjustment 1 to the American Lobster Fishery 
Management Plan (FMP), Framework Adjustment 3 to the Atlantic Sea 
Scallop FMP, Framework Adjustment 7 to the Northeast Multispecies FMP, 
as submitted to NMFS by the New England Fishery Management Council, and 
which would revise a provision in each of the FMPs that requires all 
permit applicants to own a fishery vessel at the time they initially 
apply for a limited access permit. The intent of this rule is to 
acknowledge valid exceptions to the requirement and, subsequently, to 
remove an inequitable burden on those fishers entitled to the 
exceptions by providing them with an alternative mechanism for 
qualifying under the respective moratoriums.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/01/95                    60 FR 45690
NPRM Comment Period End         09/16/95
Final Action                    11/00/95
Final Action Effective          12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew A. Rosenberg, Director, Northeast Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 508 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AH37
_______________________________________________________________________

782. INTERIM FINAL RULE TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES IN THE LIMITED 
ACCESS APPEALS PROCEDURE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 676

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule reduces the two-stage appeals process to a 1-stage 
process; reduces the length of time periods for appeals; and would 
allow for addition of catch history to the quota share pool in dispute.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/02/95                     60 FR 6448
Final Action                    02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Comment period for the Interim Final Rule ended 
03/06/95.

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

RIN: 0648-AH38
_______________________________________________________________________

783. NOTICE OF CHANGES IN THE MANAGEMENT REGIMES FOR ATLANTIC AND 
GULF GROUPS OF KING AND SPANISH MACKEREL FOR THE 1995-96 FISHING YEAR

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 642

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would change the total allowable catch (TAC), 
establish commercial vessel trip limits, and reduce the recreational 
bag limit for atlantic group king mackerel; increase the TAC and 
allocations for Atlantic group Spanish mackerel; and change the 
commercial vessel trip limit for Gulf group king mackerel. These 
changes for the 1995-96 fishing year are being made in accordance with 
the framework procedures for adjusting management measures for the 
Fishery Management Plan for Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the 
Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/03/95                    60 FR 39698
NPRM Comment Period End         08/18/95
Final Action                    11/00/95
Final Action Effective          12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AH53
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 5101 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 697

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/20/95                    60 FR 32130
NPRM Comment Period End         08/15/95
Final Action                    11/00/95
Final Action Effective          12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 0648-AH58
_______________________________________________________________________

785. FINAL RULE AND APPROVAL OF CATCH SHARING PLAN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 773

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations governing the fishing for Pacific halibut on 
behalf of the International Pacific Halibut Commission for 1996. 
Includes a catch sharing plan for domestic fisheries off California, 
Oregon, and Washington

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/96
Final Action Effective          05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AH64
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 638

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/07/95                    60 FR 40150
NPRM Comment Period End         09/18/95
Final Action                    11/00/95
Final Action Effective          12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AH71
_______________________________________________________________________

787.  SUMMER FLOUNDER FISHERY: DEALER REPORTING 
REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 625

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulatory amendment would make it easier for Federally 
permitted dealers to comply with existing reporting requirements and to 
improve monitoring of the commercial summer flounder quota.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/12/95                    60 FR 21491
NPRM Comment Period End         06/01/95
Final Action                    10/00/95
Final Action Effective          01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. Andrew A. Rosenberg, Director, Northeast Region, 
NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 508 281-9300

RIN: 0648-AH95
_______________________________________________________________________

788.  INTERIM FINAL RULE ALLOWING RETENTION OF IFQ SPECIES 
IN SPECIFIED AREAS UNDER 50 CFR 676.16(D)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 773 et seq; 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 676

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS issued an interim rule to allow vessels subject to 
existing recordkeeping and observer coverage requirements to fish for 
Sablefish and Pacific Halibut in the Individual Fishing Quota Program 
in a regulatory area in which persons aboard the vessel hold IFQ, even 
when the amount of IFQ held for the area is less than the total amount 
of IFQ species on board the vessel. This action is necessary to allow 
persons who hold IFQ for more than one IFQ regulatory area to harvest 
IFQ species in those areas during the same fishing trip and is intended 
to facilitate more efficient harvesting by IFQ holders.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/31/95                    60 FR 45378
Final Action                    02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AI09
_______________________________________________________________________

789.  ANNUAL HARVEST GUIDELINE FOR THE NORTHWESTERN 
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS LOBSTER FISHERY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 681

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendment 9 to the Fishery Management Plan for Crustacean 
Fisheries of the Western Pacific Region would establish a harvest 
limitation program under which an annual harvest guideline will be 
established by the Southwest Regional Director, NMFS. The harvest 
guideline will be published in the Federal Register each year prior to 
the beginning of the fishery so that permit holders can decide whether 
to gear up for the fishery. The notice would be published by the 
beginning of June.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/00/96
Final Action Effective          03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AI33
_______________________________________________________________________

790.  MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR COMMERCIAL, RECREATIONAL, AND 
TREATY INDIAN SALMON FISHERIES OFF THE COASTS OF WASHINGTON, OREGON, AND 
CALIFORNIA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 661

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Annual management measures for the 1995-96 fishing year would 
specify allowable ocean harvest levels (including quotas), allocations, 
management boundaries and zones, minimum size limits, gear definitions, 
seasons, selective fisheries, and in-season notice procedures.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96
Final Action Effective          05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AI35
_______________________________________________________________________

791. FISHERMEN'S PROTECTIVE ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  22 USC 1980

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 258

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Reinstating regulations inadvertently dropped when the 
Fishermen's Guaranty Fund Program was transferred to the State 
Department. Revisions to program procedures deriving from an Internal 
Control Review completed in May 1992, will be incorporated in the 
regulations as well as clarifications suggested by the General Counsel. 
These revised procedures will reduce the risk that fraudulent claims 
will be paid and clarify procedures for applicants.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96
Final Action Effective          04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Cooper, Program Leader, Department of Commerce, 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West 
Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2396

RIN: 0648-AC73
_______________________________________________________________________

792. FISHING VESSEL CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND PROCEDURES--
ELIGIBILITY FOR SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  46 USC 1177

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 259

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To allow use of capital construction funds for approved 
safety improvement projects.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/18/92                    57 FR 54356
NPRM Comment Period End         12/18/92
Final Action                    04/00/96
Final Action Effective          05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles L. Cooper, Program Leader, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-
West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2396

RIN: 0648-AF22
_______________________________________________________________________

793. FISHING VESSEL OBLIGATION GUARANTEE PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  46 USC 1271 to 1279

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 255

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation will add definitions of ``aquaculture'' and 
``underutilized species.''

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/95
Final Action Effective          01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael L. Grable, Division Chief, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-
West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2390

RIN: 0648-AF48
_______________________________________________________________________

794. CIVIL PROCEDURE REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 to 1882; 16 USC 1531 to 1543; 16 USC 1361 
to 1407; 16 USC 3371 to 3378; 16 USC 1431 to 1439; 16 USC 773 to 773k; 
16 USC 951 to 961; 16 USC 1021 to 1032; 16 USC 3631 to 3644; 42 USC 
9101 et seq; 30 USC 1401 et seq; 16 USC 971 to 971i; 16 USC 781 et seq; 
16 USC 972 to 972b; 16 USC 916 to 916l; ...

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 904

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend NOAA's regulations to make them 
consistent with a Federal District Court ruling on the Agency's 
consideration of a respondent's ability to pay when assessing a civil 
penalty. The amendment removes a provision which places the burden on 
the respondent to raise and prove inability to pay an assessed penalty 
when the statute involved requires NOAA to take ability to pay into 
account.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/02/93                    58 FR 58484
Final Action                    09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rule remains in interim final status 
pending the completion of a revision to all of part 904.

Agency Contact: Hugh Schratwieser, Attorney Adviser, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of 
the Assistant General Counsel for Enforcement and Litigation (GCEL), 
8484 Georgia Ave. 4th Fl, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 427-2202

RIN: 0648-AF96
_______________________________________________________________________

795. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR TUNA VESSEL OPERATORS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NOAA has established a system of performance standards for 
operators of U.S.-flag tuna purse seine fishing vessels that catch 
yellowfin tuna associated with marine mammals in the eastern tropical 
Pacific Ocean.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/01/89                    54 FR 46086
NPRM Comment Period End         12/01/89
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/16/90
Interim Final Rule              05/17/90                    55 FR 20458
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/03/90
Final Action                    10/00/95
Final Action Effective          11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AD03
_______________________________________________________________________

796. FINAL RULE FOR REGULATIONS GENERIC TO PERMITS ISSUED UNDER 
SECTION 104 OF THE MMPA, AND FOR REGULATIONS SPECIFIC TO PERMITS ISSUED 
FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND ENHANCEMENT PURPOSES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq, Marine Mammal Protection Act; 16 
USC 1531 et seq, Endangered Species Act; 16 USC 1151 et seq, Fur Seal 
Act

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216; 50 CFR 215; 50 CFR 222

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These proposed revisions would update and consolidate 
existing permit regulations and comments received on proposed 
regulations that have been promulgated for the taking, import, export, 
or conduct of an otherwise prohibited activity involving protected 
species (i.e., marine mammals and endangered or threatened species) for 
purposes of scientific research, and enhancement, photography, and 
public display under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, the Endangered 
Species Act, and the Fur Seal Act. In addition, this final rule 
establishes regulations specific to permits issued for bona fide 
scientific research and enhancement purposes only. These revisions 
would implement amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act enacted 
in 1988 and 1994, and clarify when a permit is required and the scope 
and extent of permit authority under these Acts. The final rule would 
specify generally applicable terms and conditions, which would clarify 
permit requirements and review procedures, and would amend the criteria 
for deciding whether to issue or deny permits, and revise 
administrative requirements and procedures, as well as those terms and 
conditions specific to permits for scientific research and enhancement. 
These revisions are intended to provide a comprehensive regulatory 
foundation for these special exception permits and to make 
administration of the NMFS permit program more efficient, consistent 
and predictable. The NMFS is proposing to consolidate permit 
regulations into a single part of title 50.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/14/93                    58 FR 53320
NPRM Comment Period End         01/28/94                    58 FR 68848
Interim Final Rule              10/00/95
Final Action Effective          12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: Simultaneously with the publication of this 
Final Rule, NMFS intends to propose permit regulations specific to 
photography and public display.

Agency Contact: Laurel Bryant, Marine Resource Management Specialist, 
Office of Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 
East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2289

RIN: 0648-AD11
_______________________________________________________________________

797. REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE TAKE OF DOLPHINS INCIDENTAL TO 
REMOVING OIL AND GAS PLATFORMS IN THE GULF OF MEXICO

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1371(a)(5); 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 228; 50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS has received an amended request from the American 
Petroleum Institute for the take of bottlenose and spotted dolphins 
incidental to the removal of oil and gas platforms in the Gulf of 
Mexico. This activity would be allowed under section 101(a)(5) of the 
Marine Mammal Protection Act if the Service makes certain findings and 
if regulations are issued that cover monitoring and reporting.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/17/93                    58 FR 33425
NPRM Comment Period End         08/16/93
Final Action                    11/00/95
Final Action Effective          12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth R. Hollingshead, Fishery Biologist, Department 
of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of 
Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2323

RIN: 0648-AD25
_______________________________________________________________________

798. TAKING AND IMPORTING OF MARINE MAMMALS; DOLPHIN MORTALITY 
LIMITS DURING PURSE SEINE SETS ON MARINE MAMMALS IN THE EASTERN TROPICAL 
PACIFIC

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216.24

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim final rule will amend the current performance 
standards in the MMPA regulations to ensure that U.S. vessels can be 
legally prevented from making sets on tuna associated with dolphins in 
the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean once the vessels' dolphin mortality 
limit is reached. This rule also implements portions of the 
International Dolphin Conservation Act of 1992.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/19/93                    58 FR 29127
Final Action                    11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AF07
_______________________________________________________________________

799. TAKING AND IMPORTING OF MARINE MAMMALS; ``DOLPHIN-SAFE'' TUNA 
LABELING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216; 50 CFR 247

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will finalize the interim final rule implementing 
the Dolphin Protection Consumer Information Act. The interim final 
rule: (1) identified fish and fish products subject to importation 
requirements mandated by the Marine Mammal Protection Act, as amended 
by the DPC14; (2) specified the use and contents of a new NOAA form 
required to import into the United States certain fish and fish 
products potentially harvested with methods injurious to marine 
mammals; (3) required importers of certain fish and fish products 
harvested by nations that engage in high seas large-scale driftnet 
fishing to provide certification by a responsible government official 
of the harvesting nation that the items to be imported were not 
harvested with large-scale driftnets in certain areas of the high seas; 
and (4) regulated the use of labels suggesting that tuna products are 
``dolphin safe.'' This rule also implements portions of the High Seas 
Driftnet Fisheries Enforcement Act.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/19/91                    56 FR 47418
Final Action                    11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AF08
_______________________________________________________________________

800. PROPOSED LIST OF FISHERIES AS AUTHORIZED BY PUBLIC LAW 103-238

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq The Marine Mammal Protection Act

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 229

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, July 28, 1994. Final, Statutory, 
January 1, 1996.

Abstract: The Marine Mammal Protection Act Amendments of 1994 (Pub. L. 
103-238) modified the scope for classification of commercial fisheries 
based upon their incidental take rate of marine mammals. The amended 
MMPA provides for the focus of incidental takings to be on the 
mortality and serious injury and less upon harassment takings. In 
addition, the MMPA now distinguishes between incidental and intentional 
takings during commercial fishing operations. As a result, NMFS is 
proposing to amend its List of Commercial Fisheries based upon the 
statutory modifications.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/16/95                    60 FR 31666
NPRM Comment Period End         09/14/95                    60 FR 31666
Final Action                    11/00/95
Final Action Effective          01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vicki Cornish, Fishery Biologist, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of 
Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910-
3226
Phone: 301 713-2322

RIN: 0648-AG77
_______________________________________________________________________

801. TAKING AND IMPORTING OF MARINE MAMMALS: PROPOSED RULE 
PROHIBITING U.S. CITIZENS FROM ENCIRCLING MARINE MAMMALS DURING TUNA 
FISHING OPERATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216.24

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory. Final, Statutory, March 1, 1994.

Abstract: This rule proposes implementation of section 307 (a)(2) of 
the International Dolphin Conservation Act, which makes it unlawful for 
any person or vessel that is subject to the jurisdiction of the United 
States, intentionally to set a purse seine net or to encircle any 
marine mammal during any tuna fishing operation, with certain 
exceptions.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/12/94                    59 FR 51552
NPRM Comment Period End         11/14/94
Final Action                    11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AH04
_______________________________________________________________________

802. FINAL RULE TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR NONLETHALLY DETERRING 
MARINE MAMMALS FROM ENDANGERING PERSONAL SAFETY OR DAMAGING PUBLIC OR 
PRIVATE PROPERTY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq The Marine Mammal Protection Act

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216

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

Abstract: On April 30, 1994, the President signed Pub. L. 103-238, the 
Marine Mammal Protection Act Amendments of 1994. One part of this law 
implemented a new section 101(a)(4) to authorize the nonlethal 
harassment takings by citizens of the United States to deter marine 
mammals from: (1) Damaging commercial fishing gear or catch; (2) 
damaging private property; (3) endangering public safety; or (4) 
damaging public property. The amendments require a list of guidelines 
for use in safely deterring marine mammals and provide for prohibiting 
certain deterrent measures that may have a significant adverse impact 
on marine mammals.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/05/95                    60 FR 22345
NPRM Comment Period End         07/05/95                    60 FR 22345
Final Action                    11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth R. Hollingshead, Fishery Biologist, Department 
of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of 
Protected Resources, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910-
3226
Phone: 301 713-2055

RIN: 0648-AH19
_______________________________________________________________________

803. GENERAL AUTHORIZATION FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH INVOLVING LEVEL 
B HARASSMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1151 et seq Fur Seal Act; 16 USC 1631 et seq 
Marine Mammal Protection Act

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 215; 50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, August 30, 1994.

Abstract: This interim final rule is required by the 1994 amendments to 
the Marine Mammal Protection Act. These regulations establish a general 
authorization for bona fide scientific research on non-endangered and 
non-threatened marine mammals that may result in harassment with only 
the potential to disturb. Inclusion under the general authorization is 
achieved by letter of intent to the National Marine Fisheries Service 
and a letter of confirmation from the Service.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/03/94                    59 FR 50372
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/17/94                    59 FR 50372
Final Action                    11/00/95
Final Action Effective          12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Additional Information: The National Marine Fisheries Service and the 
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are discussing whether to issue this 
rule jointly.

Agency Contact: Laurel Bryant, Marine Resources Management Specialist, 
Office of Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, 
MD 20910-3226
Phone: 301 713-2289

RIN: 0648-AH20
_______________________________________________________________________

804. FINAL RULE ESTABLISHING LEATHERBACK TURTLE CONSERVATION ZONE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 227; 50 CFR 217; 50 CFR 222

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule establishes all inshore and offshore waters 
from Cape Canaveral, Florida to the North Carolina-Virginia border as 
the leatherback conservation zone. When leatherback turtle 
concentrations reach predetermined levels of abundance, NMFS may notify 
shrimpers that small areas will be temporarily closed to shrimping 
unless shrimp nets are equipped with NMFS-approved TEDs with modified 
escape openings.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/12/95                    60 FR 25663
Interim Final Rule              05/12/95                    60 FR 25620
NPRM Comment Period End         06/12/95                    60 FR 25663
Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: NMFS published an interim rule on May 12, 1995 
(60-FR-25620) to provide immediate protection for leatherback sea 
turtles. NMFS also published on May 12, 1995 (60-FR-25663) a proposed 
rule to provide a framework for permanent protection of leatherbacks.

Agency Contact: Russell Bellmer, Chief, Endangered Species Division, 
Office of Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, 
MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AH30
_______________________________________________________________________

805.  FINAL RULE ESTABLISHING LEATHERBACK TURTLE 
CONSERVATION ZONE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 217; 50 CFR 222; 50 CFR 227

Abstract: This final rule establishes all inshore and offshore waters 
from Cape Canaveral, Florida to the North Carolina-Virginia border as 
the Leatherback Conservation Zone. When leatherback turtle 
concentrations reach predetermined levels of abundance, NMFS may notify 
shrimpers that small areas will be temporarily closed to shrimping 
unless shrimp nets are equipped with NMFS-approved TEDs with modified 
escape openings.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/12/95                    60 FR 25663
Interim Final Rule              05/12/95                    60 FR 25620
NPRM Comment Period End         06/12/95                    60 FR 25663
Final Action                    11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: NMFS published an interim rule on May 12, 1995 
(60-FR-25620) to provide immediate protection for leatherback sea 
turtles. NMFS also published on May 12, 1995 (60-FR-25663) a proposed 
rule to provide a framework for permanent protection of leatherbacks.

Agency Contact: Russell J. Bellmer, Chief, Endangered Species Division, 
Office of Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, 
MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AH97
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
806. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR TILEFISH

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/97
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. Andrew A. Rosenberg
Phone: 508 281-9300

RIN: 0648-AF87
_______________________________________________________________________

    

    NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

_________________________________________________________________________
807.  AMERICAN LOBSTER FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 652

Abstract: These quotas establish allowable harvests of surf clam and 
ocean quahog from the exclusive economic zone in 1997.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/96
Final Action                    01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Andrew A. Rosenberg, Director, Northeast Region, 
NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 508 281-9300

RIN: 0648-AI26
_______________________________________________________________________

808. PROCESSED FISHERY PRODUCTS, PROCESSED PRODUCTS THEREOF & 
CERTAIN OTHER PROCESSED FOOD PRODUCTS: U.S. STANDARDS FOR GRADES OF 
FROZEN FISH BLOCKS & PRODUCTS MADE THEREFROM, ETC

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 264A

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/21/89                    54 FR 38881
NPRM Comment Period End         11/06/89
Extension of Comment Period     12/29/89                    54 FR 53660
NPRM Comment Period End         01/29/90                    54 FR 53660
Interim Final Rule              10/16/90                    55 FR 41856
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Ann Metz
Phone: 508 281-9284

RIN: 0648-AA46
_______________________________________________________________________

809. U.S. GENERAL STANDARDS FOR GRADES OF SHRIMP

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 265

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/20/82                    47 FR 21840
NPRM Comment Period End         08/18/82                    47 FR 21840
NPRM                            09/21/89                    54 FR 38885
NPRM Comment Period End         11/06/89
Extension of Comment Period to 
01/29/90                        12/29/89                    54 FR 53660
Interim Final Rule              10/24/91                    56 FR 55090
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Ann Metz
Phone: 508 281-9284

RIN: 0648-AA47
_______________________________________________________________________

810. U.S. GENERAL STANDARDS FOR GRADES OF FINFISH PRODUCTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 263 subparts A to E

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/15/94                    59 FR 18091
ANPRM Comment Period End        08/02/94                    59 FR 23095
NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Ann Metz
Phone: 508 281-9284

RIN: 0648-AD53
_______________________________________________________________________

811. U.S. STANDARDS FOR GRADES OF FROZEN FISH PORTIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 264; 50 CFR 269

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/11/90                    55 FR 23565
NPRM Comment Period End         08/27/90                    55 FR 23565
Interim Final Rule              00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Ann Metz
Phone: 508 281-9284

RIN: 0648-AD92
_______________________________________________________________________

812. CERTIFICATE OF LEGAL ORIGIN FOR ANADROMOUS FISH PRODUCTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Alan Mager
Phone: 301 427-2300

RIN: 0648-AD93
_______________________________________________________________________

813. U.S. STANDARDS FOR GRADES OF WHOLE OR DRESSED FISH

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 261

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Ann Metz
Phone: 508 281-9284

RIN: 0648-AE69
_______________________________________________________________________

814. U.S. STANDARDS FOR GRADES OF NORTH AMERICAN FRESHWATER CATFISH 
AND PRODUCTS MADE THEREFROM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 267

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Ann Metz
Phone: 508 281-9284

RIN: 0648-AE70
_______________________________________________________________________

815. U.S. STANDARDS FOR GRADES OF FISH FILLETS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 263

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Ann Metz
Phone: 508 281-9284

RIN: 0648-AE71
_______________________________________________________________________

816. AMENDMENT TO PROCEDURE GOVERNING THE READJUSTMENT AND INCREASE 
IN HOURLY RATES OF FEES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 260

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Rita Creitz
Phone: 301 713-2355

RIN: 0648-AH24
_______________________________________________________________________

817. PROCEDURE FOR SETTING QUOTAS ON REMOVAL OF ATLANTIC BOTTLENOSE 
DOLPHINS FROM THE WATERS OF THE GULF OF MEXICO AND FLORIDA'S EAST COAST

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/31/90                    55 FR 22042
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/02/90
NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ann D. Terbush
Phone: 301 713-2289

RIN: 0648-AD39
_______________________________________________________________________

818. SEA TURTLE MONITORING AND CONSERVATION MEASURES FOR NONSHRIMP 
FISHERIES

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 217; 50 CFR 222; 50 CFR 227

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/10/92                    57 FR 30709
ANPRM Comment Period End        08/08/92
NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Russell Bellmer
Phone: 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AE54
_______________________________________________________________________

819. PROPOSED RULE TO REQUIRE CERTAIN FISH FROM MEXICO TO RETAIN 
HEADS AND TAILS INTACT IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE ENDANGERED TOTOABA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 227

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth R. Hollingshead
Phone: 301 713-2055

RIN: 0648-AF32
_______________________________________________________________________

820. TAKING OF MARINE MAMMALS INCIDENTAL TO FISHERIES-RELATED 
RESEARCH

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 228; 50 CFR 216

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/09/91                    56 FR 64234
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/08/92                    56 FR 64234


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kenneth Hollingshead
Phone: 301 713-2055

RIN: 0648-AF50
_______________________________________________________________________

821. DESIGNATED CRITICAL HABITAT; JOHNSON'S SEAGRASS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 226

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/04/94                    59 FR 39716
NPRM Comment Period End         10/13/94
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Margaret C. Lorenz
Phone: 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AF79
_______________________________________________________________________

822. DIRECT TAKE OF THREATENED SALMON BY NATIVE AMERICANS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 227.21

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Marta Nammack
Phone: 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AG15
_______________________________________________________________________

823. DESIGNATED CRITICAL HABITAT; ATLANTIC SALMON

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 226

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Marta Nammack
Phone: 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AG50
_______________________________________________________________________

824. PROTECTION ZONES FOR NORTHERN RIGHT WHALES; RESPONSE TO 
PETITION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 222

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/27/94                    59 FR 66513
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/27/95


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Margot Bohan
Phone: 301 713-2322

RIN: 0648-AH47
_______________________________________________________________________

825. PROPOSED RULE TO GOVERN THE TRANSPORTATION OF NATIVE 
HANDICRAFTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ann Terbush
Phone: 301 713-2289

RIN: 0648-AH83
_______________________________________________________________________

826.  SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION; RESTRICTION APPLICABLE TO 
SHRIMP TRAWL EXCLUDER DEVICES RESTRICTIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq; 16 USC 772a et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 217; 50 CFR 227

Abstract: This rule proposes to amend the regulations requiring the use 
of Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs) to reduce the incidental capture and 
mortality of endangered and threatened sea turtles in bottom trawl 
fisheries. The proposed rule would provide measures to reduce the 
likelihood of sea turtle entanglement and capture in approved soft TEDs 
as follows: restrict the use of soft TEDs to certain types of trawl 
nets; require that approved soft TEDs only be installed by certified 
net shops or individuals; and eliminate the Parrish soft TED as an 
approved soft TED. This rule is necessary to protect sea turtles by 
modifying the soft TEDs certification process and eliminating problems 
with soft TEDs.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. Russell Bellmer, Chief, Endangered Species 
Division, Office of Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West 
Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 181-9300

RIN: 0648-AI24
_______________________________________________________________________

827. REVISION OF FEDERAL CONSISTENCY REGULATIONS UNDER THE COASTAL 
ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 930

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Margo F. Jackson
Phone: 301 713-2967

RIN: 0648-AD83
_______________________________________________________________________

828. THUNDER BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Lawless
Phone: 301 713-3155

RIN: 0648-AE41
_______________________________________________________________________

829. REGIONAL MARINE RESEARCH PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Don Scavia
Phone: 301 713-3338

RIN: 0648-AF20
_______________________________________________________________________

830. NOAA CLIMATE AND GLOBAL CHANGE PROGRAM--PROPOSAL SUBMISSION 
GUIDELINES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Irma DuPree
Phone: 301 427-2089

RIN: 0648-AG51
_______________________________________________________________________

831. NATIONAL UNDERSEA RESEARCH PROGRAM FUNDING REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  None

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Henry Frey
Phone: 301 713-2448

RIN: 0648-AH90
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Completed Actions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
832. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR ATLANTIC HERRING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 611

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/24/95                    60 FR 37848

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jon C. Rittgers
Phone: 508 281-9300

RIN: 0648-AE50
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 640

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/14/95                    60 FR 41828
Final Action Effective          09/13/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer
Phone: 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AF37
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 675

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/08/95                    60 FR 40304
Final Action Effective          08/02/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AF53
_______________________________________________________________________

835. REGULATORY ADJUSTMENTS TO 1994-1995 ATLANTIC TUNA FISHERIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 285

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/21/95                    60 FR 38505
Final Action Effective          07/28/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AG14
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 676

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/05/95                    60 FR 22307
Final Action Effective          06/01/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AG45
_______________________________________________________________________

837. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO MODIFY THE SABLEFISH NON-TRAWL REGULAR 
SEASON IN THE PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH FISHERY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 663

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/03/95                    60 FR 34472
Final Action Effective          08/02/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Stelle
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AG82
_______________________________________________________________________

838. REGULATORY AMENDMENT FOR BERING SEA AND ALEUTIAN ISLANDS AREA 
HALIBUT NON-TRAWL PROHIBITED SPECIES CATCH MANAGEMENT AND JIG GEAR 
EXEMPTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 675

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/06/95                    60 FR 12149
Final Action Effective          04/03/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AG95
_______________________________________________________________________

839. ATLANTIC SHARK FISHERY QUOTA ADJUSTMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 678

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/01/95                    60 FR 21468
Final Action Effective          05/01/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AH09
_______________________________________________________________________

840. FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT 2 AND 3 TO THE AMERICAN LOBSTER FISHERY 
MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 649

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/04/95                    60 FR 21994
Final Action Effective          05/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jon C. Rittgers
Phone: 508 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AH36
_______________________________________________________________________

841. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE STANDARD PRODUCT RECOVERY 
RATE FOR POLLOCK DEEP-SKIN FILLETS IN THE ALASKA GROUNDFISH FISHERIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 675

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/10/95                    60 FR 24800
Final Action Effective          06/09/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AH40
_______________________________________________________________________

842. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE 
SNAPPER-GROUPER FISHERY OF THE SOUTH ATLANTIC PERTAINING TO HOGFISH, 
CUBERA SNAPPER, AND GRAY TRIGGERFISH

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 646

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/20/95                    60 FR 19683
Final Action Effective          05/22/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer
Phone: 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AH44
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 671; 50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 675; 50 CFR 676

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/10/95                    60 FR 40763
Final Action Effective          09/11/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AH62
_______________________________________________________________________

844. FRAMEWORK 9 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE NORTHEAST 
MULTISPECIES FISHERY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 651

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/18/95                    60 FR 19364
Final Action Effective          04/13/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jon C. Rittgers
Phone: 508 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AH66
_______________________________________________________________________

845. AMENDMENT 35 TO THE FMP FOR THE GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE BSAI

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 675

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/05/95                    60 FR 34904
Final Action Effective          08/01/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AH69
_______________________________________________________________________

846. ATLANTIC SWORDFISH FISHERY QUOTA ADJUSTMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 630

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/08/95                    60 FR 46775
Final Action Effective          09/08/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AH75
_______________________________________________________________________

847. MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR COMMERCIAL, RECREATIONAL, AND TREATY 
INDIAN, SALMON FISHERIES OFF THE COASTS OF WASHINGTON, OREGON, AND 
CALIFORNIA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 661

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/03/95                    60 FR 21746

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Stelle
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AH79
_______________________________________________________________________

848. FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT 4 TO THE ATLANTIC SEA SCALLOP FMP

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 650

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/05/95                    60 FR 17272
Final Action Effective          05/01/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew A. Rosenberg
Phone: 508 281-9250

RIN: 0648-AH82
_______________________________________________________________________

849. 1995 INITIAL QUOTA FOR WESTERN PACIFIC CRUSTACEAN FISHERIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 681

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/13/95                    60 FR 13380

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hilda Diaz-Soltero
Phone: 310 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AH85
_______________________________________________________________________

850.  SUMMER FLOUNDER FISHERY; COURT-ORDERED REGULATION 
CHANGE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 625

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action is taken to comply with a Consent Order issued by 
the U.S. District Court for the eastern district of Virginia directing 
NMFS to revise specified regulatory language.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          03/15/95
Final Action                    03/16/95                    60 FR 14230

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Andrew A. Rosenberg, Director, Northeast Region, 
NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 508 281-9300

RIN: 0648-AH96
_______________________________________________________________________

851.  FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SCALLOP FISHERY OFF 
ALASKA; CLOSURE OF FEDERAL WATERS TO PROTECT SCALLOP STOCKS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 673

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS issued regulations to implement a Fishery Management 
Plan for the scallop fishery off Alaska. The only management measure 
authorized under the FMP is an interim closure of Federal waters off 
Alaska to fishing for scallops. Federal waters will remain closed for 
up to 1 year or until a superseding Federal Management regime is 
implemented, whichever is earlier. This rule will expire on August 28, 
1996.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/10/95                    60 FR 24822
NPRM Comment Period End         06/19/95
Final Action                    08/15/95                    60 FR 42070
Final Action Effective          08/29/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AI00
_______________________________________________________________________

852.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO EXEMPT CRAB CATCHERS' VESSELS 
FROM 1995 FEE ASSESSMENT UNDER THE NORTH PACIFIC FISHERY RESEARCH PLAN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 677

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS issues a rule to exempt certain crab catcher vessels 
from the 1995 fee-collection program authorized pursuant to the North 
Pacific Fisheries Research Plan. This exemption responds to a request 
from the State of Alaska to conform the Research Plan to a recent 
change in its crab observer coverage requirements for catcher vessels 
participating in the Dutch Harbor and ADAK area King Crab fisheries and 
will avoid a ``double payment'' by the affected vessels of both 
research plan fees and costs of the state required observer coverage.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/16/95                    60 FR 42470
Final Action Effective          09/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AI01
_______________________________________________________________________

853.  FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT 5 TO THE ATLANTIC SEA SCALLOP 
FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 650

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Prohibits limited access vessels, fishing under the days-at-
sea program, from using trawl nets and requires all dredges to have a 
minimum number of rows of steel rings extending from the ``after end'' 
to the club stick.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/29/95                    60 FR 33757
Final Action Effective          07/31/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Andrew A. Rosenberg, Director, Northeast Region, 
NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 508 281-9250

RIN: 0648-AI02
_______________________________________________________________________

854.  FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT 6 TO THE ATLANTIC SEA SCALLOP 
FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN AND FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT 11 TO THE NORTHEAST 
MULTISPECIES FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 650; 50 CFR 651

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Modifies a demarcation line in the current regulations that 
is used to monitor vessel activity.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/10/95                    60 FR 35513
Final Action Effective          08/09/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Andrew A. Rosenberg, Director, Northeast Region, 
NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 508 281-9250

RIN: 0648-AI03
_______________________________________________________________________

855.  CONSIDERATION OF A CONTROL DATE FOR THE GULF OF 
MEXICO STONE CRAB FISHERY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 654

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Councils is considering 
whether to impose additional management measures limiting entry in the 
stone crab fishery in the EEZ in the Gulf of Mexico off Florida, and if 
there is a need to impose additional management measures. Possible 
measures include the establishment of a limited entry program to 
control participation or effort in the fishery. If a limited entry 
program is established, the Council is considering July 24, 1995, as a 
possible control date. Consideration of a control date is intended to 
discourage new entry into the fishery based upon economic speculation 
during the Council's deliberation on the issues.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/24/95                    60 FR 37868

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AI07
_______________________________________________________________________

856.  ELIMINATE CERTAIN UNNECESSARY NMFS REGULATION

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1021 et seq; 16 USC 1361 et seq; 16 USC 742C; 
16 USC 4001 to 4017; 16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 210; 50 CFR 216; 50 CFR 250; 50 CFR 270; 50 CFR 
604

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS amended the CFR to remove regulations that are no longer 
needed, consistent with the President's Regulatory Reform Initiative.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/02/95                    60 FR 39272
Final Action Effective          08/02/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AI08
_______________________________________________________________________

857.  FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT 12 TO THE NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES 
FMP

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 651

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Framework Adjustment 12 would implement additional measures 
to reduce harbor porpoise bycatch in the sink gillnet fishery.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/30/95                    60 FR 55209

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Andrew A. Rosenberg, Director, Northeast Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 508 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AI38
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/02/95                    60 FR 39249
Final Action Effective          08/02/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Joel LaBissonniere
Phone: 301 427-2202

RIN: 0648-AE40
_______________________________________________________________________

859. REGULATIONS GOVERNING PROCESSED FISHERY PRODUCTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 260

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - This will be 
implemented by administrative 
procedures.                     07/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rita Creitz
Phone: 310 713-2355

RIN: 0648-AH18
_______________________________________________________________________

860. SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION MEASURES; SECTION 10 INCIDENTAL TAKE 
PERMITS; FINAL RULE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 227

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/16/95                     60 FR 8956
Final Action Effective          03/20/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Russell Bellmer
Phone: 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AG37
_______________________________________________________________________

861. FLOTATION DEVICES IN BOTTOM-OPENING, SINGLE-GRID TURTLE 
EXCLUDER DEVICES IN THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 227

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/24/95                    60 FR 15512

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Russell J. Bellmer
Phone: 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AG71
_______________________________________________________________________

862. PROPOSED RULE TO AUTHORIZE THE INCIDENTAL TAKING OF MARINE 
MAMMALS DURING COMMERCIAL FISHING OPERATIONS AS DIRECTED BY PUBLIC LAW 
103-238

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 229

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/30/95                    60 FR 45086

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vicki Cornish
Phone: 301 713-2322

RIN: 0648-AG78
_______________________________________________________________________

863.  RESTRICTIONS ON SHRIMP TRAWLERS IN NEARSHORE WATERS 
ALONG THE TEXAS AND LOUISIANA COASTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 227

Abstract: NMFS places temporary restrictions on shrimp trawling 
activities in NMFS Shrimp Fishery Statistical Zones 18, 20, and the 
western portions of 17 east to Calcasieu Pass, LA. The restrictions 
were in response to high levels of sea turtle strandings that occurred 
in these areas.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/18/95                    60 FR 26691

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Russell J. Bellmer, Chief, Endangered Species Division, 
Office of Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AH98
_______________________________________________________________________

864. PROPOSED REGULATIONS FOR THE FAGATELE BAY NATIONAL MARINE 
SANCTUARY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 941

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/30/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Lawless
Phone: 301 713-3155

RIN: 0648-AA74
_______________________________________________________________________

865. PROPOSED REGULATIONS FOR THE CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL MARINE 
SANCTUARY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 935

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/30/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Lawless
Phone: 301 713-3125

RIN: 0648-AC03
_______________________________________________________________________

866. PROPOSED REGULATIONS FOR THE GULF OF THE FARALLONES NATIONAL 
MARINE SANCTUARY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 936

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/30/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Lawless
Phone: 301 713-3155

RIN: 0648-AC05
_______________________________________________________________________

867. THE MONITOR NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 924

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/30/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Lawless
Phone: 301 713-3155

RIN: 0648-AC78
_______________________________________________________________________

868. PROPOSED REGULATIONS FOR THE NORTHWEST STRAITS NATIONAL MARINE 
SANCTUARY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/30/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Lawless
Phone: 301 713-3155

RIN: 0648-AC91
_______________________________________________________________________

869. PROPOSED REGULATIONS FOR THE NORFOLK CANYON NATIONAL MARINE 
SANCTUARY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 939

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/30/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Lawless
Phone: 301 713-3155

RIN: 0648-AC92
_______________________________________________________________________

870. GRAY'S REEF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 938

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/30/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Lawless
Phone: 301 713-3155

RIN: 0648-AE42
_______________________________________________________________________

871.  ELIMINATION OF COASTAL ENERGY IMPACT PROGRAM 
REGULATIONS, 15 CFR PART 931

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1451 et seq

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 931

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NOAA's Office of Ocean and Coastal Resources Management 
(OCRM) is issuing an immediate Final Rule removing part 931 from title 
15 of the Code of Federal Regulations (part 931). Part 931 implements 
the Coastal Energy Impact Program (CEIP), which was established in 1976 
under then-section 308 of the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) to 
provide coastal states and units of general purpose local governments 
(local governments) in such States with Federal financial assistance to 
meet certain needs that result from specified energy development 
activities. In the 1990 amendments to the CZMA the CEIP was terminated 
and, therefore, the implementing regulations at part 931 are, for the 
most part, obsolete. Further, for those particular coastal States and 
local governments with outstanding CEIP loans, NOAA will continue to 
apply relevant repayment provisions of part 931 to such CEIP loan 
holders by providing actual and timely notice of their continued 
applicability, as well as copies of the pertinent provisions. 
Therefore, part 931 need no longer be retained in the Code of Federal 
Regulations (CFR).
This action is determined to be not significant because it will not 
have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more, does not 
adversely affect in a material way the economy, environment, public 
health or safety, does not interfer with an action of another agency, 
and will not raise novel legal or policy issues.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/26/95                    60 FR 38240

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Lawless, Acting Chief, Sanctuaries and Reserve 
Division, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1305 East-West Highway (N/ORM2), Silver Spring, MD 
20918
Phone: 301 713-3155

RIN: 0648-AI04
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
872. THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT 
PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 901 et seq

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Telecommunications and Information Infrastructure 
Assistance Program (TIIAP) was established within NTIA pursuant to the 
Departments of Commerce, Justice, State, the Judiciary, and Related 
Agencies Appropriations ACT of 1994, P.L. 103-212, 107 Stat. 1175. 
Appropriations of $26 million were made for fiscal year 1994 to fund 
the planning and construction of telecommunications and information 
infrastructure grants under NTIA's existing grant authority. The TIIAP 
is part of the President's plan for telecommunications and information 
infrastructure development. Under the program, matching grants are 
awarded to enable State and local governments and nonprofit entities to 
help bring the capabilities of advanced telecommunications technologies 
to the public. In FY 1994, $24.4 million in funds were awarded for a 
variety of demonstration and planning projects that provide the basis 
for connecting schools, libraries, health care facilities, museums, and 
other social and community services within interactive data, voice and 
video telecommunications capabilities. NTIA was appropriated $64 
million for year 1995 under P.L. 103-317; however, a total of $19 
million was later rescinded. For FY 1996, requested appropriations are 
$100 million. Although authorization legislation was introduced in both 
the house (H.R. 2639) and the Senate (S.1883), the bills were not acted 
upon. NTIA anticipates that new bills will be introduced in FY 1996 to 
authorize the program. Once authorizing legislation is in place, NTIA 
expects to issue program regulations.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Notice of FY 1994 Funding       03/04/94                    59 FR 10562
Notice of FY 1995 Funding       02/10/95                     60 FR 8156
NPRM                            04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Bernadette McGuire-Rivera, Ph.D., Associate 
Administrator, Office of Telecommunications & Info. Applications, 
Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information 
Administration, Room 4096, 14th & Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, 
DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-5802
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0660-AA04
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
873. TRANSFER OF SPECTRUM FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO THE FCC

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  None

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/09/94                     59 FR 6005
NPRM Comment Period End         05/11/94


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Richard D. Parlow
Phone: 202 482-1850

RIN: 0660-AA05
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage
Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
874. COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  35 USC 6

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1.1; 37 CFR 1.5; 37 CFR 1.8; 37 CFR 1.10; 37 CFR 
1.3; 37 CFR 1.9; 37 CFR 5.33; 37 CFR 10.23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Currently all letters and other communications intended for 
the Patent and Trademark Office must be addressed to ``Commissioner of 
Patents and Trademarks,'' Washington, DC 20231. The proposed rule 
changes would: (1) provide separate mailing addresses for patents and 
trademarks; (2) provide a definition for ``Federal holiday''; and (3) 
delete requirement for an ``Express Mail'' certificate.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Merged with 0651-AA73, changes in Requirements 
for Addressing Trademark Applications and Trademark-Related papers.

Agency Contact: Lawrence E. Anderson, Office of Petitions, Department 
of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Commissioner of Patents and 
Trademarks, Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-9285

RIN: 0651-AA70
_______________________________________________________________________

875. SIMPLIFICATION OF THE REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING THE FILING AND 
PROCESSING OF TRADEMARK APPLICATIONS, INTENT TO USE DOCUMENTS, AND 
PETITIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  15 USC 1123; 35 USC 6

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1.1; 37 CFR 1.6; 37 CFR 1.10; 37 CFR 1.8; 37 CFR 
2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulatory changes will simplify the filing and 
processing of trademark applications, intent-to-use documents, and 
petitions by eliminating some of the nonstatutory requirements now 
imposed by the Patent and Trademark Office. The changes will permit 
applicants to secure an application filing date more easily, to process 
their applications with fewer technical requirements and to clarify the 
process for petitions to the Commissioner. Many applicants now fail to 
receive a filing date or a trademark registration solely due to very 
technical requirements imposed by the Office. These requirements are 
not imposed by the Lanham Act.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lynne Beresford, Trademark Legal Administrator, 
Department of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, 2900 Crystal 
Drive, Arlington, VA 33303-2513
Phone: 703 308-8900

RIN: 0651-AA78
_______________________________________________________________________

876.  CHANGES TO SIMPLIFY AND ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY RULES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  35 USC 6

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1; 37 CFR 3; 37 CFR 5; 37 CFR 7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule changes would simplify requirements, 
rearrange for better context, and eliminate unnecessary rules.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hiram H. Bernstein, Senior Legal Advisor, Department of 
Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Box DAC, Assistant Commissioner 
for Patents, Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-9285
Fax: 703 308-6916

RIN: 0651-AA80
_______________________________________________________________________

877.  CHANGES IN PATENT APPLICATION EXAMINATION PROCEDURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  35 USC 6

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1.17; 37 CFR 1.113; 37 CFR 1.116; 37 CFR 1.198

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule change would permit further examination of 
a patent application after final action for a fee.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen G. Kunin, Deputy Assistant Commissioner for 
Patent Policy and Projects, Department of Commerce, Patent and 
Trademark Office, Box DAC, Assistant Commissioner for Patents, 
Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-8850
Fax: 703 305-8825

RIN: 0651-AA81
_______________________________________________________________________

878.  REVISION OF PATENT AND TRADEMARK FEES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  35 USC 41; 35 USC 1115; 35 USC 6; 35 USC 376; 35 USC 
1051; 15 USC 1113; 15 USC 1123; PL 101-508; PL 102-204; PL 103-66

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1.16; 37 CFR 1.17; 37 CFR 1.18; 37 CFR 1.19; 37 
CFR 1.20; 37 CFR 1.21; 37 CFR 1.26; 37 CFR 1.445; 37 CFR 1.482; 37 CFR 
1.492; 37 CFR 2.6

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: PTO proposes to amend its rules of practice to revise patent 
statutory fees and most trademark fees to reflect fluctuations in the 
Consumer Price Index (CPI) and other nonstatutory patent fees to 
recover the average costs of providing the goods or services consistent 
with the Patent and Trademark Authorization Act of 1991 (Public Law 
102-204).

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Robert Kopson, Assistant Director, Office of Planning 
and Evaluation, Department of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, 
Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks, Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-8510
Fax: 703 305-8525

RIN: 0651-AA82
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage
Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
879. CROSS APPEALS IN PTO DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  5 USC 500; 15 USC 1123; 35 USC 6; 35 USC 31; 35 USC 
32; 35 USC 41

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 10.155

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) proposes to allow cross 
appeals in PTO practitioner disciplinary proceedings and thereby 
eliminate the need to file contingent notices of appeals.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/21/93                    58 FR 38994
NPRM Comment Period End         08/20/93
Second NPRM                     01/23/95                     60 FR 4395
NPRM Comment Period End         02/22/95
Final Action                    12/00/95
Final Action Effective          02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen L. Bovard, Director, Office of Enrollment and 
Discipline, Department of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Box 
OED, Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 308-5316

RIN: 0651-AA65
_______________________________________________________________________

880. CHANGES TO IMPLEMENT 18-MONTH PUBLICATION OF PATENT 
APPLICATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  35 USC 6

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Congress is considering legislation that would mandate early 
publication of pending patent applications, except those under secrecy 
order. Early publication will require printing some information about 
pending patent applications 18 months after the effective filing date 
of each patent application. This rulemaking implements that 
legislation.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Public Hearing and 
Request for Public Comments     12/12/94                    59 FR 63966
NPRM                            08/15/95                    60 FR 42352
NPRM Comment Period End         09/19/95                    60 FR 42352
Final Action                    12/00/95
Final Action Effective          02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rulemaking incorporates RIN 0651-AA62: 
Procedures for Amending Patent Applications.

Agency Contact: Stephen G. Kunin, Deputy Assistant Commissioner for 
Patent Policy and Projects, Department of Commerce, Patent and 
Trademark Office, Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-8850

RIN: 0651-AA75
_______________________________________________________________________

881. RULES OF PRACTICE IN PATENT CASES; REEXAMINATION PROCEEDINGS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  35 USC 6

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1.901 to 1.907; 37 CFR 1.909; 37 CFR 1.911; 37 
CFR 1.913; 37 CFR 1.915; 37 CFR 1.917; 37 CFR 1.919; 37 CFR 1.921; 37 
CFR 1.923

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Proposed rules establish procedures for the Commissioner to 
reexamine U.S. patents. The rules afford third parties opportunity for 
greater participation.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/11/95                    60 FR 41035
NPRM Comment Period End         09/22/95                    60 FR 41035
Final Action                    12/00/95
Final Action Effective          02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gerald A. Dost, Special Program Examiner, Department of 
Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Commissioner of Patents & 
Trademarks, Office of Petitions, Crystal Park 1, Rm. 520
Phone: 703 305-9282

RIN: 0651-AA79
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions
Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
882. TRADEMARK PROCEDURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 2.24; 37 CFR 2.85(e); 37 CFR 2.102(e); 37 CFR 
2.119; 37 CFR 2.146(d); 37 CFR 2.162(e); 37 CFR 2.183; 37 CFR 2.33; 37 
CFR 2.111(b); 37 CFR 2.80; 37 CFR 2.187; 37 CFR 2.189

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lynne Beresford
Phone: 703 308-8900

RIN: 0651-AA46
_______________________________________________________________________

883. PATENT APPLICATION ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION RULES

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1; 37 CFR 2

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/30/92                    57 FR 56537
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/01/93


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Stoll
Phone: 703 305-8600

RIN: 0651-AA50
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Completed Actions
Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
884. PATENT TERM EXTENSION APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1.740; 37 CFR 1.785

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/12/95                    60 FR 25615

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen G. Kunin
Phone: 703 305-8850

RIN: 0651-AA52
_______________________________________________________________________

885. ESTABLISHING PRIOR INVENTION TO OVERCOME CITED PATENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1.131

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/01/95                    60 FR 21043

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen G. Kunin
Phone: 703 305-8850

RIN: 0651-AA67
_______________________________________________________________________

886. PATENT APPEALS AND INTERFERENCE RULES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  37 CFR I

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/17/95                    60 FR 14488

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Fred E. McKelvey
Phone: 703 603-3336

RIN: 0651-AA71
_______________________________________________________________________

887. REVISION OF PATENT COOPERATION TREATY PROVISIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1.412; 37 CFR 1.421; 37 CFR 1.445; 37 CFR 10.9

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/02/95                    60 FR 21438

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Pearson
Phone: 703 308-6515
TDD: 703 305-3230

RIN: 0651-AA72
_______________________________________________________________________

888. CHANGES IN REQUIREMENTS FOR ADDRESSING TRADEMARK APPLICATIONS 
AND TRADEMARK-RELATED PAPERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1.1; 37 CFR 1.8(a)(1); 37 CFR 1.10(b)

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/24/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lynne Beresford
Phone: 703 305-9464

RIN: 0651-AA73
_______________________________________________________________________

889. REVISION OF PATENT AND TRADEMARK FEES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1.16; 37 CFR 1.17; 37 CFR 1.18; 37 CFR 1.19; 37 
CFR 1.20; 37 CFR 1.21; 37 CFR 1.26; 37 CFR 1.445; 37 CFR 1.482; 37 CFR 
1.492; 37 CFR 2.6

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/11/95                    60 FR 41018

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Kopson
Phone: 703 305-8510

RIN: 0651-AA74
_______________________________________________________________________

890. CHANGES TO IMPLEMENT 20-YEAR PATENT TERM AND PROVISIONAL 
APPLICATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1; 37 CFR 3

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/25/95                    60 FR 20195

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen G. Kunin
Phone: 703 305-8850

RIN: 0651-AA76
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage
Technology Administration (TA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
891. RIGHTS TO INVENTIONS MADE BY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND SMALL 
BUSINESS FIRMS UNDER GOVERNMENT GRANTS, CONTRACTS, AND COOPERATIVE 
AGREEMENTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  35 USC 206

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 401

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The change to the rule permitting electronic reporting of 
inventions was published in the Federal Register on August 14, 1995 (60 
FR 41811).

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/14/95                    60 FR 41811
Comment Period End              09/13/95
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Jon Paugh, Acting Director, Technology Competitiveness, 
Department of Commerce, Technology Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2100

RIN: 0692-AA14
_______________________________________________________________________

892.  ACQUISITION AND PROTECTION OF FOREIGN RIGHTS IN 
INVENTIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  EO 10096; 15 USC 3710d

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 101; 37 CFR 501

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: 37 CFR part 101 will be abolished and 37 CFR part 501 
expanded to cover Federal employee foreign rights in inventions.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: John H. Raubitschek, Patent Counsel, Department of 
Commerce, Technology Administration, RH4613, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-8010
Fax: 202 482-0523

RIN: 0692-AA15
_______________________________________________________________________

893.  LICENSING OF FOREIGN PATENTS ACQUIRED BY THE 
GOVERNMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  EO 9865; 35 USC 207; 35 USC 208; 35 USC 209

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 102; 37 CFR 404

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: 37 CFR part 102 will be abolished because it conflicts with 
37 CFR part 404.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: John H. Raubitschek, Patent Counsel, Department of 
Commerce, Technology Administration, RH 4613
Phone: 202 482-8010
Fax: 202 482-0528

RIN: 0692-AA16
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions
Technology Administration (TA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
894. PROMOTION OF PRIVATE SECTOR INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIPS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 1160 subpart A

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Mark Bohannon
Phone: 202 482-1984

RIN: 0692-AA13
[FR Doc. 95-23610 Filed 11-24-95; 8:45 am]
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