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


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Part X





Department of the Interior





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                                       
  
  
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Office of the Secretary

25 CFR Ch. I

30 CFR Chs. II and VII

36 CFR Ch. I

43 CFR Subtitle A, Chs. I and II

48 CFR Ch. 14

50 CFR Chs. I and IV

Semiannual Agenda of Rules Scheduled for Review or Development

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Interior.

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

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SUMMARY: This notice provides the semiannual agenda of rules scheduled 
for review or development between October 1995 and April 1996. An 
agenda is required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act and Executive 
Order 12866.

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

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

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

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

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

Dated: September 15, 1995.

Richard A. Stephan,

Federal Register Liaison Officer.

                   Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Proposed Rule Stage                   
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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1573        Principles of Ethical Conduct.........................................................    1090-AA38 
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                     Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Final Rule Stage                    
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1574        Natural Resource Damage Assessments; Type A--Great Lakes Environments (Reg Plan Seq.                
            No. 58)...............................................................................    1090-AA21 
1575        Natural Resource Damage Assessments; Type A--Coastal and Marine Environments (Reg Plan              
            Seq. No. 59)..........................................................................    1090-AA23 
1576        Revised Statute 2477 Rights-of-Way....................................................    1090-AA44 
1577        Protection for Products of Indian Art and Craftsmanship...............................    1090-AA45 
1578        Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation--Conflicts of Interest..............    1090-AA54 
1579        Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation--Foreign Acquisitions...............   1090-AA55  
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          


                    Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Long-Term Actions                    
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1580        Natural Resource Damage Assessments; Type B--Biennial Review..........................    1090-AA29 
1581        Natural Resource Damage Assessments; Type B--Nonuse Values............................    1090-AA43 
1582        Natural Resource Damage Assessments; Additional Type A Procedures.....................    1090-AA51 
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                    Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Completed Actions                    
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1583        Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulations....................................    1090-AA50 
1584        Department of Interior Acquisition Regulation.........................................    1090-AA52 
1585        Interior Property Management Regulations..............................................    1090-AA53 
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                                   Office of the Solicitor--Long-Term Actions                                   
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1586        Subpart E--Compulsory Process and Testimony of Employees..............................    1092-AA09 
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                                Office for Equal Opportunity--Proposed Rule Stage                               
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1587        Requirements for Equal Opportunity During Construction and Operation of the Alaska                  
            Natural Gas Transportation System.....................................................    1091-AA04 
1588        Nondiscrimination in Activities Conducted under Permits, Rights-of-Way, Public Land                 
            Orders, and Other Federal Authorizations Granted or Leased under P.L. 93-153..........    1091-AA05 
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                               Office of Hearings and Appeals--Proposed Rule Stage                              
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1589        Rules Applicable in Indian Affairs Hearings and Appeals...............................    1094-AA38 
1590        Rules Applicable to Indian Affairs Hearings and Appeals...............................    1094-AA46 
1591        General Rules Applicable to Proceedings on Appeal Before the Interior Board of Indian               
            Appeals...............................................................................    1094-AA47 
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                                Office of Hearings and Appeals--Final Rule Stage                                
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1592        Rules Applicable in Indian Affairs Hearings and Appeals...............................    1094-AA39 
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                                Office of Hearings and Appeals--Long-Term Actions                               
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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1593        Notice of Interim Alternative Dispute Resolution and Opportunity for Comment..........    1094-AA45 
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                             United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Prerule Stage                             
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1594        Export of Ginseng Harvested in Washington State In 1995-97............................    1018-AD54 
1595        Transport of Marine Mammals Held for Public Display...................................    1018-AD56 
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                          United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Proposed Rule Stage                          
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1596        Clean Vessel Act National Pumpout Symbol..............................................    1018-AC67 
1597        Migratory Bird Hunting and Migratory Bird Permits.....................................    1018-AC69 
1598        Export Finding for Bobcats, Lynx, and River Otters Harvested in 1994 and Subsequent                 
            Seasons...............................................................................    1018-AC70 
1599        Seizure and Forfeiture Procedures.....................................................    1018-AC89 
1600        Importation of Polar Bear Trophies Taken in Canada....................................    1018-AD04 
1601        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: U.S. Populations of Atlantic Salmon....    1018-AD12 
1602        Addition of Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge to the List of Open Areas for Sport                  
            Fishing in Oklahoma...................................................................    1018-AD27 
1603        Endangered Species Listing: Three Aquatic Invertebrates in Comal and Hays Counties,                 
            Texas.................................................................................    1018-AD28 
1604        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Establishment of Nonessential                        
            Experimental Population of Black-Footed Ferrets in Arizona............................    1018-AD29 
1605        Public Use Regulations for Alaska Peninsula/Becharof National Wildlife Refuge Complex.    1018-AD30 
1606        Conferring Designated Port Status on Atlanta, GA......................................    1018-AD33 
1607        Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska--Subparts C and D--1996-              
            1997 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Wildlife Regulations..............................    1018-AD42 
1608        Addition of Ohio River National Wildlife Refuge to the List of Open Areas for Fishing               
            in West Virginia......................................................................    1018-AD43 
1609        Addition of Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge to the List of Open Areas for Hunting                
            in New Hampshire......................................................................    1018-AD44 
1610        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: 25 Plants from Oahu, Hawaii............    1018-AD50 
1611        Endangered Species Listing Two Texas Plants...........................................    1018-AD51 
1612        Endangered Species Listing: Guajoa or Rock Frog.......................................    1018-AD52 
1613        Captive Bred Wildlife Registration Under the Endangered Species Act...................    1018-AD53 
1614        Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).......................    1018-AD55 
1615        General Authorization to Conduct Bonafide Scientific Research Resulting Only in Level               
            B Harassment of Marine Mammals........................................................    1018-AD57 
1616        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Fourteen Plants from the Hawaiian                    
            Islands...............................................................................    1018-AD58 
1617        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Four Plants from Interior Chaparral of               
            Southwestern California and Northwestern Baja California, Mexico......................    1018-AD60 
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                            United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Final Rule Stage                           
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1618        Importation, Exportation, and Transportation of Wildlife..............................    1018-AB49 
1619        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.........................................    1018-AB66 
1620        List of Migratory Birds...............................................................    1018-AB72 
1621        Eagle Permits.........................................................................    1018-AB81 
1622        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.........................................    1018-AB83 
1623        Alaska Refuges Visitor Services.......................................................    1018-AC02 
1624        Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora                     
            (CITES); Changes to the Appendices....................................................    1018-AC78 
1625        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Brother's Island Tuatara...............    1018-AD06 
1626        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Critical Habitat Designation for the                 
            Western Snowy Plover..................................................................    1018-AD10 
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                           United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Long-Term Actions                           
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1627        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.........................................    1018-AA85 
1628        Proposed Determination of Experimental Population Status for an Introduced Population               
            of Colorado Squawfish.................................................................    1018-AB09 
1629        Captive-Bred Wildlife.................................................................    1018-AB10 
1630        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.........................................    1018-AB52 
1631        The National Coastal Wetland Conservation Grant Program...............................    1018-AB68 
1632        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.........................................    1018-AB73 
1633        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.........................................    1018-AB75 
1634        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.........................................    1018-AB88 
1635        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.........................................    1018-AB97 
1636        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Eight Vernal Pool Plants of the Central              
            Valley of California..................................................................    1018-AC00 
1637        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.........................................    1018-AC01 
1638        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Three Puerto Rican Trees...............    1018-AC04 
1639        Humane and Healthful Transport Regulations............................................    1018-AC08 
1640        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Flat-Tailed Horned Lizard..............    1018-AC10 
1641        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: San Xavier Talussnail..................    1018-AC13 
1642        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the Loch Lomond                  
            Coyote Thistle........................................................................    1018-AC14 
1643        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Critical Habitat for the Pecos Pupfish.    1018-AC18 
1644        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Alaska Breeding Population of the                    
            Steller's Eiders......................................................................    1018-AC19 
1645        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Parish's Alkali Grass..................    1018-AC21 
1646        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Barton Springs Salamander..............    1018-AC22 
1647        Endangered and Threatened Species: Sacramento Splittail...............................    1018-AC26 
1648        Incidental Take Provisions for Endangered and Threatened Migratory Birds..............    1018-AC29 
1649        Reclassifications of Some Populations of Saltwater Crocodiles With Special Rule for                 
            Saltwater and Nile Crocodiles.........................................................    1018-AC30 
1650        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Two California Butterflies and a Snake.    1018-AC32 
1651        Marbeled Murrelet Critical Habitat Designation........................................    1018-AC33 
1652        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: California Red-Legged Frog.............    1018-AC34 
1653        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Spring Creek Bladderpod................    1018-AC42 
1654        Rights-of-Way Management on National Wildlife Refuges.................................    1018-AC45 
1655        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Five California Sierran Foothills                    
            Plants................................................................................    1018-AC47 
1656        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Golden Paintbrush......................    1018-AC52 
1657        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Virgin Spinedace.......................    1018-AC53 
1658        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Intercross Progeny Policy and                        
            Definitions...........................................................................    1018-AC54 
1659        Export of American Ginseng Harvested in 1994-1996.....................................    1018-AC55 
1660        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Delissea Undulata (No Common Name                    
            (NCN))................................................................................    1018-AC56 
1661        General Provisions and General Permit Procedures......................................    1018-AC57 
1662        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Jaguar.................................    1018-AC61 
1663        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Arkansas River Shiner..................    1018-AC62 
1664        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Seven Freshwater Mussels from Alabama,               
            Florida, and Georgia..................................................................    1018-AC63 
1665        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Five Freshwater Mussels................    1018-AC64 
1666        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Two Plants From Southwestern California    1018-AC65 
1667        Marine Mammal Protection Act Amendments of 1994.......................................    1018-AC68 
1668        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Maguire Daisy..........................    1018-AC71 
1669        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Eggert's Sunflower.....................    1018-AC74 
1670        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Armored Snail..........................    1018-AC75 
1671        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Tropical Butterflies...................    1018-AC76 
1672        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Tropical Birds.........................    1018-AC77 
1673        Refuge-Specific Hunting and Fishing Regulations.......................................    1018-AC80 
1674        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: San Diego Fairy Shrimp.................    1018-AC83 
1675        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Two California Butterflies.............    1018-AC84 
1676        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl...........    1018-AC85 
1677        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Four Southwestern California Plants....    1018-AC88 
1678        Critical Habitat Designation for the Lost River and Shortnose Suckers.................    1018-AC90 
1679        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Least Chub.............................    1018-AC91 
1680        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Holmgren's Milkvetch and Shem's                      
            Milkvetch.............................................................................    1018-AC92 
1681        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: 4 California Plants from Vernal Pools..    1018-AC96 
1682        Emergency Reclassification of the Snake River Spring/Summer Chinook Salmon............    1018-AC97 
1683        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Two San Francisco Plants...............    1018-AC98 
1684        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: 10 Plants From the California Sierra                 
            Nevada Mountains Foothills............................................................    1018-AC99 
1685        Revision of Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations, 50 CFR Part 20........................    1018-AD01 
1686        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Northern and Southern Populations of                 
            the Bog Turtle........................................................................    1018-AD05 
1687        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Reintroduction of a Nonessential                     
            Experimental Population of Mexican Wolves.............................................    1018-AD07 
1688        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: for California Plants and the Black                  
            Legless Lizard........................................................................    1018-AD09 
1689        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Three Southern Arizona Cienega Species.    1018-AD11 
1690        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Two San Francisco Marsh Plants.........    1018-AD14 
1691        Marine Mammal Protection Act..........................................................    1018-AD15 
1692        Marine Mammal Protection Act; Lethal Take for Human Protection........................    1018-AD16 
1693        Marine Mammal Protection Act; Importation of Marine Mammal Products Are Personal                    
            Effects for Non-Commercial Cultural Exchanges.........................................    1018-AD17 
1694        Marine Mammal Protection Act; Unintentional Take of Marine Mammals by Harassment Only               
            in Activities Other Than Commercial Fishing...........................................    1018-AD18 
1695        Marine Mammal Protection Act; Measures to Safely Deter Marine Mammals, Including                    
            Threatened and Endangered Marine Mammals..............................................    1018-AD19 
1696        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Special Rule for the Northern Spotted                
            Owl...................................................................................    1018-AD20 
1697        Marine Mammals; Incidental Take During Specified Activities...........................    1018-AD21 
1698        Taxonomic Change From Subspecies to Vertebrate Population Segment for the Virgin River              
            Chub..................................................................................    1018-AD22 
1699        Critical Habitat Proposal for Virgin River Fishes.....................................    1018-AD23 
1700        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Exemption of Small Private Landowners                
            and Low Impact Activities From Endangered Species Act Requirements for Threatened                   
            Species...............................................................................    1018-AD24 
1701        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Proposed Endangered Status for 13                    
            Plants From the Island of Hawaii......................................................    1018-AD25 
1702        Migratory Birds: Take Provisions for Bald Eagles......................................    1018-AD26 
1703        Addition of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge to List of Open Areas for Big Game Hunting              
            in Ohio...............................................................................    1018-AD31 
1704        Proposed Joint Counterpart Endangered Species Act Section 7 Consultation Regulations..    1018-AD32 
1705        Seven Plants From the Mountains of Southern California................................    1018-AD34 
1706        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Pallid Manzanita.......................    1018-AD35 
1707        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Nine Plants From California............    1018-AD36 
1708        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Three Plants From the Channel Islands                
            of Southern California................................................................    1018-AD37 
1709        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Four Southwestern California Plants....    1018-AD38 
1710        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Sixteen Plant Taxa From the Northen                  
            Channel Islands, California...........................................................    1018-AD39 
1711        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Designation of Experimental                          
            Nonessential Whooping Crane Populations...............................................    1018-AD45 
1712        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Proposed Endangered or Threatened                    
            Status for 19 Plant Species From the Island of Kauai, Hawaii..........................    1018-AD46 
1713        Endangered Species Listing: Nogal or West Indian Walnut...............................    1018-AD47 
1714        Engangered Species Listing: Cordia Bellonis (No Common Name)..........................    1018-AD48 
1715        Endangered Species Listing: three Plants from Molokai, Hawaii.........................    1018-AD49 
1716        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: 42 South American Birds................    1018-AD59 
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                           United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Completed Actions                           
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1717        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.........................................    1018-AB42 
1718        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.........................................    1018-AB56 
1719        Release and Harvest of Captive-Bred Waterfowl.........................................    1018-AB77 
1720        Migratory Bird Hunting: Hunting Regulations for Restriction of Shotshell Length and                 
            Maximum Shot Size.....................................................................    1018-AB80 
1721        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Revision of the Special Rule for                     
            Nonessential Experimental Populations of Red Wolves in North Carolina and Tennessee...    1018-AC03 
1722        Policy on Health Certification for Translocation/Release of Animals under Service                   
            Jurisdiction..........................................................................    1018-AC40 
1723        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Arabian Wolf...........................    1018-AC43 
1724        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Reclassification of the Bald Eagle.....    1018-AC48 
1725        Closure of O'Malley River Area in Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska.............    1018-AC49 
1726        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Three California Insects...............    1018-AC50 
1727        Importation of Exotic Wild Birds to the United States; Amendment of Final Rule                      
            Implementing the Wild Bird Conservation Act of 1992...................................    1018-AC51 
1728        Export of American Alligators Taken in the 1995-97 Harvest Seasons....................    1018-AC72 
1729        Migratory Bird Hunting................................................................    1018-AC79 
1730        National Wildlife Refuges: Addition of Areas Open to Hunting and Fishing..............    1018-AC81 
1731        Seasons and Bag Limits for Subsistence Management Regulations.........................    1018-AC82 
1732        Critical Habitat Designation for the Mexican Spotted Owl..............................    1018-AD02 
1733        Addition of Cape May National Wildlife Refuge to Areas Open to Hunting in New Jersey..    1018-AD03 
1734        Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program, 1995-96 Hunting Season....................    1018-AD08 
1735        Update of Regional Office Addresses...................................................    1018-AD40 
1736        Migratory Bird Hunting: Decision on the Conditional Approval of Bismuth-Tin Shot as                 
            Nontoxic for the 1995-1996 Season.....................................................    1018-AD41 
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                                   National Park Service--Proposed Rule Stage                                   
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1737        Dry Tortugas National Park: Fishing; Boundary Adjustments.............................    1024-AA96 
1738        Minerals Management--Non-Federal Oil and Gas..........................................    1024-AB39 
1739        National Park Service Symbols: United States Park Police Insignia.....................    1024-AB94 
1740        Rights-of-Way.........................................................................    1024-AC01 
1741        Penalty Provisions....................................................................    1024-AC06 
1742        Rock Climbing.........................................................................    1024-AC13 
1743        Yellowstone National Park--Special Revision...........................................    1024-AC18 
1744        General Regulations for Areas Administered by the National Park Service...............    1024-AC21 
1745        Glacier Bay: Regulation Applicability.................................................    1024-AC22 
1746        Voyageurs National Park: Aircraft Operations..........................................    1024-AC23 
1747        Conveyance of Freehold and Leasehold Interests........................................    1024-AC27 
1748        Badlands National Park--Commercial Vehicles...........................................    1024-AC30 
1749        Shenandoah National Park: Backcountry and Fishing Regulations.........................    1024-AC33 
1750        Grand Teton National Park and John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway: Snowmobile                 
            and Snowplane Routes and Regulations..................................................    1024-AC34 
1751        Applicability and Resource Protection Revisions.......................................    1024-AC38 
1752        Mountain Climbing; 60-Day Preregistration Requirement.................................    1024-AC39 
1753        Appalachian National Scenic Trail: Powerless Flight...................................    1024-AC42 
1754        Procedures for State, Tribal, and Local Government Historic Preservation Programs.....    1024-AC44 
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                                     National Park Service--Final Rule Stage                                    
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1755        National Natural Landmarks Program....................................................    1024-AB96 
1756        Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska Fishing Regulations.................................    1024-AB99 
1757        Glacier Bay: Vessel Management Plan/Regulations.......................................    1024-AC05 
1758        Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act Implementation.................    1024-AC07 
1759        Visitor Services Under Section 1307 of ANILCA.........................................    1024-AC19 
1760        Oregon Caves National Monument: Special Regulations...................................    1024-AC26 
1761        Cape Lookout National Seashore: Special Regulations...................................    1024-AC29 
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                                    National Park Service--Completed Actions                                    
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1762        Glacier National Park Revision........................................................    1024-AC15 
1763        The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties....    1024-AC24 
1764        Alaska; Hunting and Trapping Regulations..............................................    1024-AC25 
1765        Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore; Special Regulations................................    1024-AC28 
1766        Gettysburg National Military Park: One-Waying of Park Roads...........................    1024-AC35 
1767        General Provisions, Definitions; Change in Organizational Titles......................    1024-AC43 
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                                  Bureau of Indian Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage                                 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1768        Administration of the Higher Education Program........................................    1076-AA10 
1769        Leasing and Permitting................................................................    1076-AA29 
1770        Individual Indian Monies..............................................................    1076-AC65 
1771        Navajo Partitioned Lands Grazing Regulations..........................................    1076-AC81 
1772        Family and Child Education Program (FACE).............................................    1076-AC92 
1773        Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Programs.......................    1076-AC97 
1774        Range Regulations.....................................................................    1076-AD04 
1775        Indian School Equalization Program....................................................    1076-AD09 
1776        Land Acquisitions for Tribes and Individual Indians...................................    1076-AD11 
1777        Indian Tribal Justice Act.............................................................    1076-AD15 
1778        Tribal Self-Governance (Reg Plan Seq. No. 60).........................................    1076-AD20 
1779        Indian Self-Determination Act Amendments of 1994 (Reg Plan Seq. No. 61)...............   1076-AD21  
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          


                                   Bureau of Indian Affairs--Final Rule Stage                                   
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1780        Administration of the Indian Adult Education Programs.................................    1076-AA15 
1781        Oil, Gas, Solid Mineral, and Geothermal Mineral Agreements............................    1076-AA82 
1782        Roads of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.................................................    1076-AB05 
1783        Financial Assistance and Social Services Program......................................    1076-AC13 
1784        Preference in Employment..............................................................    1076-AD05 
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                                   Bureau of Indian Affairs--Long-Term Actions                                  
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1785        Grants to Tribally Controlled Community Colleges and Navajo Community College.........    1076-AD08 
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                                   Bureau of Indian Affairs--Completed Actions                                  
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1786        General Forest Regulations............................................................    1076-AC44 
1787        Off Reservation Land Acquisitions for Indian Tribes...................................    1076-AC51 
1788        Operation and Maintenance of Irrigation Projects......................................    1076-AC53 
1789        Sale of Forest Products, Red Lake Indian Reservation, Minnesota.......................    1076-AC75 
1790        Sale of Lumber and Other Forest Products Produced by Indian Enterprises From the                    
            Forests on Indian Reservations........................................................    1076-AC77 
1791        Indian Electric Power Utilities.......................................................    1076-AD03 
1792        Preservation of Antiquities...........................................................    1076-AD10 
1793        Leasing of Osage Reservation Lands in Oklahoma for Mining Except Oil and Gas..........    1076-AD12 
1794        Special Education.....................................................................    1076-AD16 
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                                   Minerals Management Service--Prerule Stage                                   
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1795        Training of Lessee and Contractor Employees Engaged in Oil and Gas and Sulphur                      
            Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf.............................................    1010-AB99 
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                                Minerals Management Service--Proposed Rule Stage                                
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1796        Revision of Requirements Governing Corporate Surety Bonds for Outer Continental Shelf               
            Leases................................................................................    1010-AB92 
1797        Revision of Authorized Bidding Systems for Leases in the Outer Continental Shelf......    1010-AB93 
1798        Transportation and Processing Allowances for Oil and Gas..............................    1010-AB94 
1799        Transportation and Washing Allowances for Coal........................................    1010-AC00 
1800        Valuation of Gas Production--Federal Leases...........................................    1010-AC02 
1801        Updating Documents Incorporated by Reference..........................................    1010-AC03 
1802        Fees for Lease Assignments and Pipeline Rights of Way.................................    1010-AC04 
1803        Lease Extensions......................................................................    1010-AC07 
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                                  Minerals Management Service--Final Rule Stage                                 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1804        Amendments to 30 CFR 250.67--Hydrogen Sulfide.........................................    1010-AB50 
1805        Credit Adjustments....................................................................    1010-AB73 
1806        Response Plans for Facilities Seaward of the Coastline................................    1010-AB81 
1807        Flaring or Venting Gas and Burning Liquid Hydrocarbons................................    1010-AB96 
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                                 Minerals Management Service--Long-Term Actions                                 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1808        Payor Responsibilities................................................................    1010-AB45 
1809        Safety Requirements Governing Production Platforms and Pipelines......................    1010-AB52 
1810        Valuation of Oil and Gas from Indian Leases...........................................    1010-AB57 
1811        Gas Measurement and Commingling.......................................................    1010-AB97 
1812        Royalties, Rentals, Bonuses, and Other Monies.........................................    1010-AC01 
1813        Allowances for Transportation and Processing Costs Associated with Gas Valuation......    1010-AC06 
1814        Release of Third Party Proprietary Information........................................    1010-AC08 
1815        Valuation of Oil From Federal and Indian Mineral Leases...............................    1010-AC09 
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                    Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Proposed Rule Stage                   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1816        Definition and Criteria for Valid Existing Rights.....................................    1029-AB42 
1817        Basis for Coal Weight Determination...................................................    1029-AB68 
1818        Coal Moisture.........................................................................    1029-AB78 
1819        Prohibitions Under Section 522(e) of SMCRA............................................    1029-AB82 
1820        Indian Lands..........................................................................    1029-AB83 
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                     Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Final Rule Stage                     
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1821        Applicant/Violator System Permit Information..........................................    1029-AB62 
1822        Coal Remining.........................................................................    1029-AB74 
1823        Notification and Permit Processing....................................................    1029-AB80 
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                     Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Long-Term Actions                    
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1824        Abandoned Coal Refuse Sites...........................................................    1029-AB70 
1825        Definition of Coal....................................................................    1029-AB75 
1826        Affected Area (Haul Roads)............................................................    1029-AB76 
1827        Contemporaneous Reclamation...........................................................    1029-AB79 
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                                     Bureau of Reclamation--Final Rule Stage                                    
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1828        Revenues Management...................................................................    1006-AA30 
1829        Acreage Limitation and Water Conservation.............................................    1006-AA32 
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                                    Bureau of Reclamation--Long-Term Actions                                    
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1830        Regulations for Administering Entitlements to Colorado River Water in the Lower                     
            Colorado River Basin..................................................................    1006-AA24 
1831        Central Valley Project of California--Purposes, Uses, and Allocation of Water Supplies    1006-AA34 
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                                    Bureau of Reclamation--Completed Actions                                    
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1832        Acreage Limitation Administrative Fees................................................    1006-AA33 
1833        Authorized Use of Reclamation Project Water...........................................    1006-AA35 
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                                 Bureau of Land Management--Proposed Rule Stage                                 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1834        Sales of Forest Products; General--Preparation for Sale...............................    1004-AB34 
1835        Management of Designated Wilderness Area..............................................    1004-AB69 
1836        Sales--Federal Land Policy and Management Act.........................................    1004-AB77 
1837        Onshore Oil and Gas Operations........................................................    1004-AC09 
1838        Tramroads and Logging Roads...........................................................    1004-AC24 
1839        Coalbed Methane Development...........................................................    1004-AC27 
1840        Law Enforcement--Criminal.............................................................    1004-AC30 
1841        Visitor Services......................................................................    1004-AC42 
1842        Management Areas; Designated National Area............................................    1004-AC43 
1843        Fire Management.......................................................................    1004-AC44 
1844        Natural History Resource Management; Procedures.......................................    1004-AC45 
1845        Trespass..............................................................................    1004-AC46 
1846        Public Land Orders....................................................................    1004-AC47 
1847        Management of Solid Minerals Other Than Coal..........................................    1004-AC49 
1848        Recreation Management; Procedures; General............................................    1004-AC50 
1849        Recreation Programs...................................................................    1004-AC51 
1850        Visual Resource Management............................................................    1004-AC52 
1851        Special Areas; State Irrigation Districts.............................................    1004-AC53 
1852        Oil and Gas Leasing; Fees, Rentals, and Royalty.......................................    1004-AC54 
1853        Minerals Management...................................................................    1004-AC55 
1854        Desert Land Entries...................................................................    1004-AC56 
1855        Onshore Oil and Gas Geophysical Exploration...........................................    1004-AC57 
1856        State Exchanges; National Park System Exchanges Wildlife Refuge Exchanges;                          
            Miscellaneous Exchanges...............................................................    1004-AC58 
1857        Bodie Bowl, California: Surface Management............................................    1004-AC60 
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                                   Bureau of Land Management--Final Rule Stage                                  
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1858        Onshore Oil and Gas Operations; Special Provisions; Onshore Oil and Gas Order No. 5--               
            Measurement of Gas....................................................................    1004-AB22 
1859        Leases, Permits, and Easements........................................................    1004-AB51 
1860        Public Availability of Minerals Resources Information.................................    1004-AB55 
1861        Administration of Rights-of-Way.......................................................    1004-AC12 
1862        Logical Mining Units: General; LMU Application Procedures; LMU Approval Criteria; LMU               
            Diligence; Administration of LMU Operations...........................................    1004-AC15 
1863        Waiver, Suspension, or Reduction of Rental, Royalty, or Minimum Royalty...............    1004-AC26 
1864        Onshore Oil and Gas Order No. 8, Well Workovers, Completions, and Abandonments........    1004-AC33 
1865        Fire Management.......................................................................    1004-AC36 
1866        Coal Management.......................................................................    1004-AC37 
1867        Public Law 167; Act of July 23, 1955 (Mining Claim Use and Occupancy).................    1004-AC39 
1868        Mining Claims Under the General Mining Laws (Bonding).................................    1004-AC40 
1869        Application Procedures: Execution and Filing of Forms.................................    1004-AC41 
1870        Protection and Preservation of Natural Values.........................................    1004-AC48 
1871        Disposal of Reserved Minerals Under the Stock Raising Homestead Act...................    1004-AC59 
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                                  Bureau of Land Management--Completed Actions                                  
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1872        Sales of Forest Products; Law Enforcement.............................................    1004-AB97 
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                                  Office of the Secretary--Proposed Rule Stage                                  
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1873        Transportation and Utility Systems In and Across, and Access Into, Conservation System              
            Units in Alaska.......................................................................    1093-AA07 
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage
Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1573. PRINCIPLES OF ETHICAL CONDUCT

Priority:  Other

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

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 3501

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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

RIN: 1090-AA38
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage
Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1574. NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS; TYPE A--GREAT LAKES 
ENVIRONMENTS

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 58 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1090-AA21
_______________________________________________________________________

1575. NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS; TYPE A--COASTAL AND 
MARINE ENVIRONMENTS

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 59 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1090-AA23
_______________________________________________________________________

1576. REVISED STATUTE 2477 RIGHTS-OF-WAY

Priority:  Other Significant

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

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 39

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

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

RIN: 1090-AA44
_______________________________________________________________________

1577. PROTECTION FOR PRODUCTS OF INDIAN ART AND CRAFTSMANSHIP

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 309

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/13/94                    59 FR 51908
NPRM Comment Period End         02/10/95                    59 FR 51908
Final Action                    02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Geoffrey E. Stamm, Director, Indian Arts and Crafts 
Board, Department of the Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, 
Management and Budget, 1849 C Street NW., Room 4004 MIB, Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 208-3773
Fax: 202 208-5196

RIN: 1090-AA45
_______________________________________________________________________

1578.  DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ACQUISITION REGULATION--
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

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:  63 Stat 390, sec 205(c); 40 USC 486(c); 5 USC 301; PL 
103-355

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1403; 48 CFR 1403.570; 48 CFR 1425; 48 CFR 
1452.203-70

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under the auspices of the National Performance Review, a 
thorough review of the DIAR was conducted. The reviewers determined 
that only a few DIAR sections require codification in the CFR. This 
action is to effect the removal of DIAR subparts related to improper 
business practices, personal conflicts of interest, and foreign 
acquisition.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/95

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: Mary L. McGarvey, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
the Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget, 
Office of Acquisition and, PropertyManagement, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3158
Fax: 202 208-6301
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1090-AA54
_______________________________________________________________________

1579.  DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ACQUISITION REGULATION--
FOREIGN ACQUISITIONS

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:  63 Stat 390, sec 205(c); 40 USC 486(c); 5 USC 301; PL 
103-355

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1425.203; 48 CFR 1425.205; 48 CFR 1452.225-70

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under the auspices of the National Performance Review, a 
thorough review of the DIAR was conducted. The reviewers determined 
that only a few DIAR sections require codification in the CFR. This 
action is to effect the revision and retention of DIAR sections related 
to foreign acquisitions. Sections relating to evaluating offers and 
price adjustment proposals and the associated solicitation and contract 
provision will remain in the CFR.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/95

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: Mary L. McGarvey, Procurement Analyst, Department of 
the Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget, 
Office of Acquisition and, Property Management, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3158
Fax: 202 208-6301
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1090-AA55
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions
Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1580. NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS; TYPE B--BIENNIAL REVIEW

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 9651(c)

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/19/94                    59 FR 52749
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/17/95                    59 FR 52749


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1090-AA29
_______________________________________________________________________

1581. NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS; TYPE B--NONUSE VALUES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 9651(c) CERCLA

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: CERCLA and the Clean Water Act allow natural resource 
trustees to bring a claim against a potentially responsible party for 
resources that have been injured by a release of a hazardous substance 
or a discharge of oil. In 1986, the Department issued site-specific 
``type B'' procedures for determining injury and damages. State of Ohio 
v. United States Department of the Interior, 880 F.2d 432 (D.C. Cir. 
1989), ordered the Department to revise the type B procedures, among 
other things, to allow for the assessment of all reliably calculated 
lost economic values. This rulemaking addresses one aspect of the court 
remand--the reliable calculation of lost nonuse values of injured 
resources. On March 25, 1994, the Department issued a final rule 
complying with all other aspects of the court remand (59 FR 14261).

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/04/94                    59 FR 23097
NPRM Comment Period End         10/07/94                    59 FR 32175


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1090-AA43
_______________________________________________________________________

1582.  NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS; ADDITIONAL TYPE 
A PROCEDURES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 9651(c)

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: CERCLA and the Clean Water Act allow natural resource 
trustees to bring a claim against a potentially responsible party for 
resources that have been injured by a release of a hazardous substance 
or a discharge of oil. CERCLA calls for the promulgation of simplified 
``type A'' assessment procedures involving minimal fieldwork for use in 
cases of minor releases or discharges. The Department has proposed type 
A procedures for use in coastal and marine environments and the Great 
Lakes. The Department is now considering whether and how to develop 
additional type A procedures.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Meeting               05/09/95                    60 FR 24604


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1090-AA51
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Completed Actions
Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1583.  DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ACQUISITION REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other

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

Legal Authority:  63 Stat. 390, sec 205(c); 40 USC 486(c); 5 USC 301

CFR Citation:  48 CFR ch 14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule removed 16 parts of the Department of the 
Interior Acquisition Regulation. The removed material deals with 
internal procedures that do not have a significant effect outside the 
agency.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/12/95                    60 FR 30791
Final Action Effective          07/12/95                    60 FR 30791

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Delia Emmerich, Procurement Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget, 1849 C 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3348
Fax: 202 208-6301

RIN: 1090-AA50
_______________________________________________________________________

1584.  DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR ACQUISITION REGULATION

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:  63 Stat. 390, sec 205(c); 40 USC 486(c); 5 USC 301

CFR Citation:  48 CFR ch 14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule will remove certain portions from the 
Department's Acquisition Regulation (DIAR), relocate other material, 
and revise certain segments. The portions being removed deal 
exclusively with internal procedures. The revisions will simplify and 
streamline operations. No new requirements are being added.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/13/95                    60 FR 53278
Final Action Effective          11/13/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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: Delia Emmerich, Procurement Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget, 1849 C 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3348
Fax: 202 208-6301

RIN: 1090-AA52
_______________________________________________________________________

1585.  INTERIOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other

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

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 114-1 to 114-60

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of the Interior has amended the internal 
directives and procedures governing its property management program. 
The Department has deleted text from the Code of Federal Regulations. 
This text, which does not affect the public, has been deleted because 
it duplicates text in other internal directives.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/04/95                    60 FR 39864
Final Action Effective          09/05/95                    60 FR 39864

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert E. Lomax, Senior Property Management Analyst, 
Department of the Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management 
and Budget, 1849 C StreetN.W., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3337
Fax: 202 219-4244

RIN: 1090-AA53
BILLING CODE 4310-RK-F
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions
Office of the Solicitor (OSOL)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1586. SUBPART E--COMPULSORY PROCESS AND TESTIMONY OF EMPLOYEES

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2.80

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations amend the Department's current regulations 
on employee testimony and response to subpoenas for documents. The 
current regulations do not provide enough guidance to allow appropriate 
decisions to be made as to whether testimony should be allowed or 
documents released. Further, the current regulations do not have a 
centralized review to allow for consistent decisionmaking throughout 
the Department. These regulations provide guidance to those requesting 
testimony of employees or production of documents as to what the 
Department must consider to make a reasonable and just decision.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/15/93                     58 FR 4635
NPRM Comment Period End         02/16/93                     58 FR 4635


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peg Romanik, Attorney-Advisor, Department of the 
Interior, Office of the Solicitor, 1849 C St. NW., MS 6531, Washington, 
DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-5216

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

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage
Office for Equal Opportunity (OEO)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1587.  REQUIREMENTS FOR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY DURING 
CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE ALASKA NATURAL GAS TRANSPORTATION 
SYSTEM

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:  15 USC 719

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 34

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this regulatory action is to rescind the equal 
opportunity and affirmative action regulations at 43 CFR 34. The 
regulations are obsolete and no longer applicable to activities 
associated with the construction of the Alaska Natural Gas 
Transportation System. This action is also intended to reduce 
unnecessary, costly, burdensome and duplicative Federal Affirmative 
Action reporting data collection and recordkeeping requirements.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Melvin C. Fowler, Process Manager, Department of the 
Interior, Office for Equal Opportunity, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3455

RIN: 1091-AA04
_______________________________________________________________________

1588.  NONDISCRIMINATION IN ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED UNDER 
PERMITS, RIGHTS-OF-WAY, PUBLIC LAND ORDERS, AND OTHER FEDERAL 
AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED OR LEASED UNDER P.L. 93-153

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:  43 USC 1651

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 27

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this regulatory action is to rescind the 
nondiscrimination regulations at 43 CFR 27. The regulations have served 
their purpose and are obsolete and duplicative when compared to other 
existing and applicable Federal nondiscriminatory requirements. This 
action is also intended to reduce unnecessary, costly, burdensome, and 
duplicative Federal affirmative action reporting, data collection, and 
recordkeeping requirements.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Melvin C. Fowler, Process Manager, Department of the 
Interior, Office for Equal Opportunity, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3455

RIN: 1091-AA05
BILLING CODE 4310-RE-F
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage
Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA)
  
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1589. RULES APPLICABLE IN INDIAN AFFAIRS HEARINGS AND APPEALS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

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

RIN: 1094-AA38
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1590. RULES APPLICABLE TO INDIAN AFFAIRS HEARINGS AND APPEALS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1094-AA46
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1591. GENERAL RULES APPLICABLE TO PROCEEDINGS ON APPEAL BEFORE THE 
INTERIOR BOARD OF INDIAN APPEALS

Priority:  Other Significant

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

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 4.310 to 4.340

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1094-AA47
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage
Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA)
  
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1592. RULES APPLICABLE IN INDIAN AFFAIRS HEARINGS AND APPEALS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/06/90                    55 FR 36669
NPRM Comment Period End         10/09/90                    55 FR 36669
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1094-AA39
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions
Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA)
  
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1593. NOTICE OF INTERIM ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND 
OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 101-552; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This is not a regulatory action but a notice for publication 
in the Federal Register concerning the Department's interim policy on 
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and providing opportunity for the 
public to comment. This interim policy will be in effect for two years. 
During this interim phase, bureaus and offices of the Department will 
implement pilot initiatives to assess the applicability of ADR methods 
to a variety of disputes. At the conclusion of the interim phase, the 
results of these initiatives will be evaluated and a final ADR policy 
will be developed. This notice will establish the Department's interim 
policy on ADR and provide guidance on the establishment of ADR program 
initiatives. The use of ADR should reduce time and costs associated 
with resolution of disputes.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              06/13/94                    59 FR 30368


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1094-AA45
BILLING CODE 4310-79-F
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                          Prerule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
  
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1594.  EXPORT OF GINSENG HARVESTED IN WASHINGTON STATE IN 
1995-97

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1537

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 23.51

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would allow the export of artificially 
propagated ginseng from the State of Washington in accordance with the 
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) 
requirements.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Susan Lieberman, Chief, Branch of Operations, Office of 
Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish 
and Wildlife Service, MS-420 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 703 358-2095
Fax: 703 358-2281

RIN: 1018-AD54
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1595.  TRANSPORT OF MARINE MAMMALS HELD FOR PUBLIC DISPLAY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule will outline the procedure a public 
display facility will need to follow to transport marine mammals to 
another facility for public display without additional permits.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kenneth Stansell, Chief, Office of Management 
Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS-420 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 703 358-3093

RIN: 1018-AD56
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
  
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1596. CLEAN VESSEL ACT NATIONAL PUMPOUT SYMBOL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 102-587

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 85

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to develop regulations that will provide 
boaters with a national pumpout/dump station symbol. Currently there is 
a confusing array of state and private pumpout and dump station 
symbols. This program was authorized by Congress to provide incentives 
to public and private boating facilities to develop a system to 
properly handle human waste from boaters. A national pumpout/dump 
station symbol will provide boaters with a single nationwide symbol of 
pumpout and dump locations and provide a consistent message about the 
program nationally in education materials produced by each state.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/19/95                    60 FR 48491
NPRM Comment Period End         11/20/95
Final Action                    01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bob Lang, Chief, Division of Federal Aid, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS -140 
Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 703 358-2156

RIN: 1018-AC67
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1597. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING AND MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS

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

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 20; 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Thomas Striegler, Deputy Chief, Division of Law 
Enforcement, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, P.O. Box 3247, Arlington, VA 22203-3247
Phone: 703 358-1949

RIN: 1018-AC69
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1598. EXPORT FINDING FOR BOBCATS, LYNX, AND RIVER OTTERS HARVESTED 
IN 1994 AND SUBSEQUENT SEASONS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/02/95                    60 FR 39347
NPRM Comment Period End         10/02/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC70
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1599. SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE PROCEDURES

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.

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

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 12

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Thomas Striegler, Deputy Chief, Division of Law 
Enforcement, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service, P.O. Box 3247, Arlington, VA 22203-3247
Phone: 703 358-1949

RIN: 1018-AC89
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1600. IMPORTATION OF POLAR BEAR TROPHIES TAKEN IN CANADA

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/03/95                       60 FR 70
NPRM Comment Period End         03/06/95                       60 FR 70
NPRM Comment Period Extended to 
11/06/95                        10/20/95                    60 FR 54210
Final Action                    10/00/95
Polar bear trophies taken in Canada  NPRM (Supplemental) 07/17/95 (60 
FR 36382)

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AD04
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1601. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: U.S. 
POPULATIONS OF ATLANTIC SALMON

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will determine the 
appropriate status for a distinct population segment (in seven eastern 
Maine river systems) of anadromous Atlantic salmon without critical 
habitat, under the Endangered Species Act. Where once the Atlantic 
salmon occurred from the Housatonic River, Connecticut to the St. Croix 
River on the Maine-New Brunswick, Canada border, now most salmon 
populations have been extirpated and some spawning habitat is no longer 
accessible or is unsuitable, due to dams or water pollution. Currently, 
remnant populations of anadromous Atlantic salmon are restricted to 
several rivers in eastern Maine. This is a joint Fish and Wildlife 
Service/National Marine Fisheries Service rule/finding with neither 
agency having the lead.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/29/95                    60 FR 50530
NPRM Comment Period End         12/28/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AD12
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1602.  ADDITION OF DEEP FORK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE TO 
THE LIST OF OPEN AREAS FOR SPORT FISHING IN OKLAHOMA

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 469k

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to add Deep Fork National Wildlife 
Refuge to the list of areas open for sport fishing in Oklahoma along 
with pertinent refuge-specific regulations for such activities. This 
rule is necessary because national wildlife refuges are closed until 
opened by rulemaking.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AD27
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1603.  ENDANGERED SPECIES LISTING: THREE AQUATIC 
INVERTEBRATES IN COMAL AND HAYS COUNTIES, TEXAS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will determine the 
appropriate status for three aquatic invertebrates: Peck's cave 
amphipod, Comal Springs riffle beetle and Comal Springs dryopid beetle. 
These species are known only from springs in Comal County and Hays 
County, Texas. They are threatened by loss of necessary aquatic habitat 
due to increasing groundwater withdrawal by humans throughout the 
aquifer that supplies the springs and by the potential for 
contamination of their limited range.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD28
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1604.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: 
ESTABLISHMENT OF NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF BLACK-FOOTED 
FERRETS IN ARIZONA

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to establish a non-essential 
experimental population of Black-footed ferrets in Arizona under 
Section 10 (j) of the Endangered Species Act. The ferrets will be 
reintroduced into the Aubrey Valley Management Area in Cocconino and 
Yavapi Counties in Arizona on State lands (42%) and Navajo Nation and 
private lands (58%). The non-essential experimental population 
designation allows for easing of Endangered Species Act restrictions 
and for management flexibility.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD29
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1605.  PUBLIC USE REGULATIONS FOR ALASKA PENINSULA/BECHAROF 
NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE COMPLEX

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 460k

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 36

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes regulations to implement portions of the 
Alaska Peninsula/Becharof National Wildlife Refuge Complex Public Use 
Management Plan. The rulemaking would allow the Service to manage 
public uses by adopting regulations addressing off-road vehicles, 
camping, and temporary facilities. The regulations will also provide 
for continued public use of the refuge complex while protecting refuge 
resources and resolving conflicts between refuge users.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/16/95                    60 FR 53576
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AD30
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1606.  CONFERRING DESIGNATED PORT STATUS ON ATLANTA, GA

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  16 USC 705; 16 USC 3378; 18 USC 42; 31 USC 483(a)

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to confer designated port status on 
Atlanta, Georgia. Designated port status would allow the direct 
importation and exportation of fish and wildlife, including parts and 
products, through Atlanta, a growing international port. The addition 
of Atlanta as a port is contingent upon getting contributory funding 
from the Atlanta airport, and a Memorandum of Agreement will be signed 
between the airport authority and the Service. The Secretary of the 
Interior is responsible for designating these ports by regulations, 
with the approval of the Secretary of the Treasury after notice and the 
opportunity for public hearing.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/13/95                    60 FR 53329
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AD33
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1607.  SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS 
IN ALASKA--SUBPARTS C AND D--1996-1997 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF FISH AND 
WILDLIFE REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 3111 to 3126

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 100

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AD42
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1608.  ADDITION OF OHIO RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE TO 
THE LIST OF OPEN AREAS FOR FISHING IN WEST VIRGINIA

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 460k

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to add Ohio River Islands National 
Wildlife Refuge to the list of areas open for sport fishing in West 
Virginia along with pertinent refuge-specific regulations for such 
activities. National wildlife refuges are generally closed to hunting 
and sport fishing until opened by rulemaking.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AD43
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1609.  ADDITION OF GREAT BAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE TO 
THE LIST OF OPEN AREAS FOR HUNTING IN NEW HAMPSHIRE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 460k

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to add Great Bay National Wildlife 
Refuge to the list of areas open for migratory game bird hunting and 
big game hunting in New Hampshire along with pertinent refuge-specific 
regulations for such activities. National wildlife refuges are 
generally closed to hunting and sport fishing until opened by 
rulemaking.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AD44
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1610.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: 25 
PLANTS FROM OAHU, HAWAII

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1633 the Service must take action (list 
withdraw or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed listing 
no later than one year after such proposal.

Abstract: The Service will propose regulations that will determine the 
appropriate status for a plant taxa endemic to the Island of Oahu in 
Hawaii. Critical habitat is not being proposed at this time.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/02/95                    60 FR 51398
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD50
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1611.  ENDANGERED SPECIES LISTING TWO TEXAS PLANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 17

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

Abstract: The Service will propose regulations that will determine 
appropriate status for 2 plants; Zapata bladderpod and Bushy whitlow-
wort, occurring in southern Texas. Critical habitat is not being 
proposed at this time.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD51
_______________________________________________________________________

1612.  ENDANGERED SPECIES LISTING: GUAJOA OR ROCK FROG

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

Abstract: The Service will propose regulations that will determine the 
appropriate status for the guajon or rock frog. This frog is endemico 
Puerto Rico and is known from the Pandura mountain range in the extreme 
southeastern part of the island. Critical habitat is not being proposed 
at this time.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/02/95                    60 FR 51432
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD52
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1613.  CAPTIVE BRED WILDLIFE REGISTRATION UNDER THE 
ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Rulemaking will contain proposed: 1) guidelines for 
educational presentations using living wildlife (to clarify definition 
of educational exhibition contained in 50 CFR 17.3); and 2) criteria 
for adding or deleting species from list of species that are exempt 
from the requirement to obtain a captive-bred wildlife registration (50 
CFR 17.21(g)).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Susan Lieberman, Chief, Branch of Operations, Office of 
Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish 
and Wildlife Service, MS 420-Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 703 358-2093
Fax: 703 358-2080

RIN: 1018-AD53
_______________________________________________________________________

1614.  CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED 
SPECIES (CITES)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to amend the regulations that implement 
the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species for the 
purpose of clarifying procedures for the benefit of the public.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Susan Lieberman, Chief, Branch of Operations, Office of 
Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish 
and Wildlife Service, MS-420 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 703 358-2095
Fax: 703 358-2080

RIN: 1018-AD55
_______________________________________________________________________

1615.  GENERAL AUTHORIZATION TO CONDUCT BONAFIDE SCIENTIFIC 
RESEARCH RESULTING ONLY IN LEVEL B HARASSMENT OF MARINE MAMMALS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule will provide a general authorization to 
conduct bona fide scientific research without permits provided the 
research results only in level B harassment. Level B harassment has the 
potential to disturb a marine mammal or marine mammal stock in the wild 
by causing disruption of behavioral patterns including, but not limited 
to, migration, breathing, nursing, breeding, feeding or sheltering.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Margaret Tieger, Chief, Branch of Permits, Office of 
Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish 
and Wildlife Service, MS-420 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 703 358-2104
Fax: 703 358-2281

RIN: 1018-AD57
_______________________________________________________________________

1616.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: 
FOURTEEN PLANTS FROM THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will determine the 
appropriate status for fourteen plant taxa endemic to the Hawaiian 
Islands: Achyranthes mutica; Ccenchrus agrimonioides; Cyanea grimesiana 
ssp. grimesiana; Cyperus trachysanthos; Euphorbia haeleeleana; 
Isodendrion lauifolium; Isodendrio longifolium; Panicum niihauense; 
Phyllostegia parviflora; Platanthera holochila; Sanicula purpurea; 
Schiedea hookeri; Schiedea kauaiensis; and Schiedea nuttallii. All 
plant taxa are endemic to the Hawaiian Islands and found or were found 
on more than one island. None of the taxa are located exclusively on 
Federal land. Critical habitat is not being proposed at this time.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/02/95                    60 FR 51417
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD58
_______________________________________________________________________

1617.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: FOUR 
PLANTS FROM INTERIOR CHAPARRAL OF SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA AND 
NORTHWESTERN BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will determine the 
appropriate status for four plants Nevin's barberry, Mexican 
flannelbush, Vail Lake ceanothus and Dehesa beargrass. These perennial 
shrubs and plants are found in chaparral habitat west of the Peninsular 
Ranges in southwestern California and northwestern Baja California, 
Mexico. Critical habitat is not being proposed at this time.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/02/95                    60 FR 51445
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD60
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
  
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1618. IMPORTATION, EXPORTATION, AND TRANSPORTATION OF WILDLIFE

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.

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

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/14/94                    59 FR 47212
NPRM (Reopening of Comment 
Period)                         11/15/94                    59 FR 58811
NPRM Comment Period End         12/15/94                    59 FR 58811
NPRM (Supplemental)             03/23/95                    60 FR 15277
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 1018-AB49
_______________________________________________________________________

1619. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:

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

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

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

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AB66
_______________________________________________________________________

1620. LIST OF MIGRATORY BIRDS

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  16 USC 704; 16 USC 712

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 10.13

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/09/95                    60 FR 24686
Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AB72
_______________________________________________________________________

1621. EAGLE PERMITS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 668

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 22

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/16/94                    59 FR 30892
NPRM Comment Period End         08/15/94                    59 FR 30892
Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AB81
_______________________________________________________________________

1622. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:

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

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

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

Arizona willow  NPRM 11/20/92 (57 FR 54747)  Final Action 04/28/95 (60 
FR 20951)

Kodachrome pepper-grass  NPRM 11/03/92 (57 FR 49671)

Kodachrome pepper-grass (Withdrawal)  NPRM 10/06/93 (58 FR 
52058)  Final Action 10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AB83
_______________________________________________________________________

1623. ALASKA REFUGES VISITOR SERVICES

Priority:  Other Significant

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

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 36

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/25/95                    60 FR 20380
NPRM Comment Period End         06/26/95
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AC02
_______________________________________________________________________

1624. CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES OF 
WILD FAUNA AND FLORA (CITES); CHANGES TO THE APPENDICES

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1533 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 10

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/03/95                       60 FR 73
NPRM Comment Period End         01/17/95                       60 FR 73
Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AC78
_______________________________________________________________________

1625. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: BROTHER'S 
ISLAND TUATARA

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD06
_______________________________________________________________________

1626. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: CRITICAL 
HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR THE WESTERN SNOWY PLOVER

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/02/95                    60 FR 11768
Final Action                    03/00/96
Western snowy plover  NPRM (Reopening of Comment Period) 05/15/95 (60 
FR 25882)

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD10
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1627. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 to 1543

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:

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


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Additional Information: Originally scheduled: April 1985.

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

RIN: 1018-AA85
_______________________________________________________________________

1628. PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION STATUS FOR 
AN INTRODUCED POPULATION OF COLORADO SQUAWFISH

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/26/87                    52 FR 32143
NPRM Comment Period End         10/26/87                    52 FR 32143


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AB09
_______________________________________________________________________

1629. CAPTIVE-BRED WILDLIFE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Fish and Wildlife Service regulates certain activities 
involving non-native endangered or threatened wildlife species that are 
born in captivity in the United States. Currently, this is accomplished 
by requiring persons who wish to conduct otherwise prohibited 
activities with such wildlife to register with the Service to obtain a 
captive-bred wildlife or CBW registration. These regulations will be 
reviewed to determine if further action is necessary to relieve certain 
restrictions on the public that may have become burdensome, 
counterproductive, or outmoded.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/07/92                      57 FR 548
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/09/92                      57 FR 548
NPRM                            06/11/93                    58 FR 32632
NPRM Comment Period End         09/09/93                    58 FR 32632
Interim Final Rule              12/27/93                    58 FR 68323
Captive-bred wildlife regulations, part 2  NPRM 12/27/93 (58 FR 68383)


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: On June 11, 1993, the Service published a 
proposed rule that would revise the captive-bred wildlife regulations 
and the definitions of the terms ``harass'' and ``enhance the 
propagation or survival''. During the 90-day comment period, extensive 
comments on the proposal were received. The Service has decided to 
eliminate education as the sole basis for justifying issuance of a 
captive-bred wildlife registration, and a final rule to that effect was 
published on December 27, 1993 (58 FR 68323). The Service will split 
this action into three final rules and reopen the comment period on the 
balance of the issues in the proposals, including the question of the 
value of education as it relates to endangered species permits.

Agency Contact: Marshall P. Jones, Jr., Chief, Office of Management 
Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS - 432 Arlington Square, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 703 358-2093

RIN: 1018-AB10
_______________________________________________________________________

1630. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:

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


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AB52
_______________________________________________________________________

1631. THE NATIONAL COASTAL WETLAND CONSERVATION GRANT PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 3954

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 84

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Coastal Wetland Conservation Grant Program was 
established through the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and 
Restoration Act. Funding for this grant program is provided from a 
portion of the funds deposited in the Sport Fish Restoration Account of 
the Federal Aid program. The proposed rules for 50 CFR 84 will be used 
for uniform administration of this new grant program. Such rules are 
needed to establish procedures from the selection and uniform 
administration of grants funded under the Act. Since grantees are State 
agencies, the requirements contained in 43 CFR 12 are applicable to 
audits, costs, and administration of grants under this program.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bob Lang, Chief, Division of Federal Aid, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS - 140 
Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 703 358-2156

RIN: 1018-AB68
_______________________________________________________________________

1632. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:

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

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

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AB73
_______________________________________________________________________

1633. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AB75
_______________________________________________________________________

1634. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AB88
_______________________________________________________________________

1635. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AB97
_______________________________________________________________________

1636. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: EIGHT VERNAL 
POOL PLANTS OF THE CENTRAL VALLEY OF CALIFORNIA

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC00
_______________________________________________________________________

1637. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC01
_______________________________________________________________________

1638. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: THREE PUERTO 
RICAN TREES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC04
_______________________________________________________________________

1639. HUMANE AND HEALTHFUL TRANSPORT REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AC08
_______________________________________________________________________

1640. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: FLAT-TAILED 
HORNED LIZARD

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 to 1543

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC10
_______________________________________________________________________

1641. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: SAN XAVIER 
TALUSSNAIL

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/23/94                    59 FR 13691
NPRM Comment Period End         05/23/94


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC13
_______________________________________________________________________

1642. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; 
RECLASSIFICATION OF THE LOCH LOMOND COYOTE THISTLE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/29/93                    58 FR 62629
NPRM Comment Period End         01/28/94                    58 FR 62629


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC14
_______________________________________________________________________

1643. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: CRITICAL 
HABITAT FOR THE PECOS PUPFISH

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC18
_______________________________________________________________________

1644. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: ALASKA 
BREEDING POPULATION OF THE STELLER'S EIDERS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/14/94                    59 FR 35896
NPRM Comment Period End         11/14/94                    59 FR 35896
Barton Sprrings salamander  NPRM (Reopening of Comment Period) 06/30/95 
(60 FR 34225)


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC19
_______________________________________________________________________

1645. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: PARISH'S 
ALKALI GRASS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC21
_______________________________________________________________________

1646. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: BARTON SPRINGS 
SALAMANDER

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC22
_______________________________________________________________________

1647. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES: SACRAMENTO SPLITTAIL

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/06/94                      59 FR 862


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC26
_______________________________________________________________________

1648. INCIDENTAL TAKE PROVISIONS FOR ENDANGERED AND THREATENED 
MIGRATORY BIRDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AC29
_______________________________________________________________________

1649. RECLASSIFICATIONS OF SOME POPULATIONS OF SALTWATER CROCODILES 
WITH SPECIAL RULE FOR SALTWATER AND NILE CROCODILES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/19/94                    59 FR 18652
NPRM Comment Period End         07/18/94                    59 FR 18652


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC30
_______________________________________________________________________

1650. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: TWO CALIFORNIA 
BUTTERFLIES AND A SNAKE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/04/94                     59 FR 5377
NPRM Comment Period End         04/05/94                     59 FR 5377


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC32
_______________________________________________________________________

1651. MARBELED MURRELET CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, January 21, 1994. Final, Statutory, 
January 27, 1995.
On November 2, 1993, the US District Court, Western District of 
Washington, ordered the Secretary to propose critical habitat for the 
marbled murrelet no later than January 21, 1994.

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/27/94                     59 FR 3811
NPRM Comment Period End         04/27/94                     59 FR 3811
Marbled murrelet critical habitat  NPRM (Supplemental) 08/10/95 (60 FR 
40892)


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AC33
_______________________________________________________________________

1652. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: CALIFORNIA 
RED-LEGGED FROG

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/02/94                     59 FR 4888
NPRM Comment Period End         04/04/94                     59 FR 4888


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC34
_______________________________________________________________________

1653. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: SPRING CREEK 
BLADDERPOD

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/23/94                    59 FR 43322
NPRM Comment Period End         10/24/94


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC42
_______________________________________________________________________

1654. RIGHTS-OF-WAY MANAGEMENT ON NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 460k

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 29

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AC45
_______________________________________________________________________

1655. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: FIVE 
CALIFORNIA SIERRAN FOOTHILLS PLANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/20/94                    59 FR 18774
NPRM Comment Period End         07/19/94                    59 FR 18774


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC47
_______________________________________________________________________

1656. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: GOLDEN 
PAINTBRUSH

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/10/94                    59 FR 24106
NPRM Comment Period End         07/04/94                    59 FR 24106


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC52
_______________________________________________________________________

1657. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: VIRGIN 
SPINEDACE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/18/94                    59 FR 25875
NPRM Comment Period End         07/18/94                    59 FR 25875


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC53
_______________________________________________________________________

1658. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: INTERCROSS 
PROGENY POLICY AND DEFINITIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine 
Fisheries Service propose to amend the regulations implementing the 
Endangered Species Act by adding definitions for intercross and 
intercross progeny (to include hybrids). Also, 50 CFR 17.11(g) and 
17.12(g) will be amended by adding wording to indicate that the listing 
of a taxon as endangered or threatened would include all individuals 
that share characteristic traits of that taxon, including individuals 
produced under conditions of confinement. The amendments are necessary 
in order to proceed with the evaluation and implementation of 
intercrossing as a recovery technique for the Florida panther.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AC54
_______________________________________________________________________

1659. EXPORT OF AMERICAN GINSENG HARVESTED IN 1994-1996

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory.

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC55
_______________________________________________________________________

1660. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: DELISSEA 
UNDULATA (NO COMMON NAME (NCN))

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/27/94                    59 FR 32946
NPRM Comment Period End         08/26/94                    59 FR 32946
NPRM (Reopening of Comment 
Period)                         09/30/94                    59 FR 49907


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC56
_______________________________________________________________________

1661. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND GENERAL PERMIT 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:  16 USC 1531 et seq

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/05/95                    60 FR 46087


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AC57
_______________________________________________________________________

1662. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: JAGUAR

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/13/94                    59 FR 35674
NPRM Comment Period End         09/11/94                    59 FR 35674


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC61
_______________________________________________________________________

1663. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: ARKANSAS RIVER 
SHINER

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/03/94                    59 FR 39532
NPRM Comment Period End         10/03/94                    59 FR 39532


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC62
_______________________________________________________________________

1664. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: SEVEN 
FRESHWATER MUSSELS FROM ALABAMA, FLORIDA, AND GEORGIA

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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

7 freshwater mussels from AL, FL and GA  NPRM (Reopening of Comment 
Period) 04/24/95 (60 FR 20072)

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC63
_______________________________________________________________________

1665. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: FIVE 
FRESHWATER MUSSELS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/14/94                    59 FR 35900
NPRM Comment Period End         09/12/94                    59 FR 35900
five freshwater mussels  NPRM (Reopening of Comment Period) 11/16/94 
(59 FR 59200)


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC64
_______________________________________________________________________

1666. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: TWO PLANTS 
FROM SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/04/94                    59 FR 39879
NPRM Comment Period End         10/31/94                    59 FR 49045


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC65
_______________________________________________________________________

1667. MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1994

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 103-238

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 13; 50 CFR 18

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

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

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AC68
_______________________________________________________________________

1668. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: MAGUIRE DAISY

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/07/94                    59 FR 46219
NPRM Comment Period End         11/07/94


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC71
_______________________________________________________________________

1669. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: EGGERT'S 
SUNFLOWER

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/09/94                    59 FR 46607
NPRM Comment Period End         11/08/94


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC74
_______________________________________________________________________

1670. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: ARMORED SNAIL

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC75
_______________________________________________________________________

1671. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: TROPICAL 
BUTTERFLIES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AC76
_______________________________________________________________________

1672. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: TROPICAL BIRDS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC77
_______________________________________________________________________

1673. REFUGE-SPECIFIC HUNTING AND FISHING REGULATIONS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

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

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/16/95                    60 FR 42668
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AC80
_______________________________________________________________________

1674. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: SAN DIEGO 
FAIRY SHRIMP

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC83
_______________________________________________________________________

1675. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: TWO CALIFORNIA 
BUTTERFLIES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1533 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/04/94                    59 FR 39868
NPRM Comment Period End         10/31/94                    59 FR 49045


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC84
_______________________________________________________________________

1676. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: CACTUS 
FERRUGINOUS PYGMY-OWL

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/12/94                    59 FR 63975
NPRM Comment Period End         02/10/95                    59 FR 63975
NPRM (Reopening of Comment 
Period)                         04/14/95                    60 FR 19013


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC85
_______________________________________________________________________

1677. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: FOUR 
SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA PLANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/15/94                    59 FR 64794
NPRM Comment Period End         02/13/95                    59 FR 64794
NPRM (Reopening of Comment 
Period)                         03/07/95                    60 FR 12531
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC88
_______________________________________________________________________

1678. CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR THE LOST RIVER AND SHORTNOSE 
SUCKERS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC90
_______________________________________________________________________

1679. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: LEAST CHUB

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC91
_______________________________________________________________________

1680. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: HOLMGREN'S 
MILKVETCH AND SHEM'S MILKVETCH

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC92
_______________________________________________________________________

1681. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: 4 CALIFORNIA 
PLANTS FROM VERNAL POOLS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM Comment Period End         02/17/94                    59 FR 65311
NPRM                            12/19/94                    59 FR 65311
NPRM (Reopening of Comment 
Period)                         03/16/95                    60 FR 14253
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC96
_______________________________________________________________________

1682. EMERGENCY RECLASSIFICATION OF THE SNAKE RIVER SPRING/SUMMER 
CHINOOK SALMON

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/02/94                    59 FR 54840


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

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

RIN: 1018-AC97
_______________________________________________________________________

1683. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: TWO SAN 
FRANCISCO PLANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC98
_______________________________________________________________________

1684. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: 10 PLANTS FROM 
THE CALIFORNIA SIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAINS FOOTHILLS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/04/94                    59 FR 50540
NPRM Comment Period End         12/05/94                    59 FR 50540
NPRM (Reopening of Comment 
Period)                         12/29/94                    59 FR 67268
NPRM (Reopening of Comment 
Period)                         02/14/95                     60 FR 8342
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC99
_______________________________________________________________________

1685. REVISION OF MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING REGULATIONS, 50 CFR PART 
20

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.

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

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD01
_______________________________________________________________________

1686. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: NORTHERN AND 
SOUTHERN POPULATIONS OF THE BOG TURTLE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD05
_______________________________________________________________________

1687. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: REINTRODUCTION 
OF A NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF MEXICAN WOLVES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD07
_______________________________________________________________________

1688. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: FOR CALIFORNIA 
PLANTS AND THE BLACK LEGLESS LIZARD

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/02/95                    60 FR 39326
NPRM Comment Period End         09/25/95


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD09
_______________________________________________________________________

1689. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: THREE SOUTHERN 
ARIZONA CIENEGA SPECIES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/03/95                    60 FR 16836
Three southern Arizona cienega species  NPRM (Reopening of Comment 
Period) 06/22/95 (60 FR 32483)


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD11
_______________________________________________________________________

1690. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: TWO SAN 
FRANCISCO MARSH PLANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/12/95                    60 FR 31000
NPRM Comment Period End         07/27/95


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD14
_______________________________________________________________________

1691. MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AD15
_______________________________________________________________________

1692. MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT; LETHAL TAKE FOR HUMAN 
PROTECTION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AD16
_______________________________________________________________________

1693. MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT; IMPORTATION OF MARINE MAMMAL 
PRODUCTS ARE PERSONAL EFFECTS FOR NON-COMMERCIAL CULTURAL EXCHANGES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AD17
_______________________________________________________________________

1694. MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT; UNINTENTIONAL TAKE OF MARINE 
MAMMALS BY HARASSMENT ONLY IN ACTIVITIES OTHER THAN COMMERCIAL FISHING

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AD18
_______________________________________________________________________

1695. MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT; MEASURES TO SAFELY DETER MARINE 
MAMMALS, INCLUDING THREATENED AND ENDANGERED MARINE MAMMALS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AD19
_______________________________________________________________________

1696. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; SPECIAL RULE 
FOR THE NORTHERN SPOTTED OWL

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/17/95                     60 FR 9484
NPRM Comment Period End         05/18/95
Northern spotted owl  NPRM (Reopening of Comment Period) 05/18/95 (60 
FR 26712)  NPRM (Reopening of Comment Period) 07/17/95 (60 FR 
36382)  NPRM (Reopening of Comment Period) 09/25/95 (60 FR 
49358)  Comment Period Extended to 11/24/95


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AD20
_______________________________________________________________________

1697. MARINE MAMMALS; INCIDENTAL TAKE DURING SPECIFIED ACTIVITIES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 18

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/17/95                    60 FR 14408
NPRM Comment Period End         05/16/95
Marine mammals incidental take activities  NPRM (Reopening of Comment 
Period) 06/14/95 (60 FR 31258)


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AD21
_______________________________________________________________________

1698.  TAXONOMIC CHANGE FROM SUBSPECIES TO VERTEBRATE 
POPULATION SEGMENT FOR THE VIRGIN RIVER CHUB

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Recent taxonomic work concluded that specific rank is 
warranted for the Virgin River chub, a federally listed endangered 
species found in the Virgin River system of Arizona, Nevada, and Utah. 
Additionally, researchers concluded that the chub in the Muddy River of 
Nevada, is conspecific with the Virgin River chub. Previously this 
distinctive population of the Virgin River chub, a category 2 candidate 
for Federal listing, was considered a separate, unnamed subspecies of 
roundtail chub, and was referred to as the Moapa roundtail chub. 
Because of this recent taxonomic work, the Service accepts that 
specific rank is warranted for the Virgin River chub and proposes to 
change the listing of the Virgin River chub in the Virgin River from a 
subspecies to a vertebrate population segment in the List of Endangered 
and Threatened Wildlife. In addition, the Service initiates a status 
review of the Virgin River chub in the Muddy River to determine whether 
this vertebrate population warrants listing as a threatened or 
endangered species.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/24/95                    60 FR 37866
NPRM Comment Period End         09/22/95


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Local

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

RIN: 1018-AD22
_______________________________________________________________________

1699.  CRITICAL HABITAT PROPOSAL FOR VIRGIN RIVER FISHES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

Abstract: The Service proposes to designate critical habitat for the 
Virgin River Chub, the Woundfin and Virgin spinedace. The Virgin River 
chub and Woundfin are listed as endangered; the Virgin spinedace has 
been proposed for listing as threatened (May 18, 1994), but the listing 
has not been finalized as yet.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/05/95                    60 FR 17296
NPRM Comment Period End         06/05/95


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Additional Information: This rulemaking was inadvertently published as 
RIN 1018- AD22. The final rule will be published with the correct RIN 
1018-AD23.

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

RIN: 1018-AD23
_______________________________________________________________________

1700.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: 
EXEMPTION OF SMALL PRIVATE LANDOWNERS AND LOW IMPACT ACTIVITIES FROM 
ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT REQUIREMENTS FOR THREATENED SPECIES

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.

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 to 1407; 16 USC 1531 to 1544; 16 USC 4201 
to 4245; PL 99-625

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to amend the general regulations for 
threatened species under Endangered Species Act by establishing a new 
exemption for certain small landowners and low impact activities that 
are presumed to individually or cumulatively have little or no lasting 
effect on the likelihood of survival and recovery of threatened species 
of fish and wildlife, and, therefore, have only minor or negligible 
adverse effects. This exemption would be applied to all threatened 
species of fish and wildlife listed in the future unless the Service 
concluded for a given species that the exemption was inappropriate 
because its individual or cumulative biological effects would not be 
insignificant for the species as a whole. This proposal also seeks to 
establish an additional general exemption for activities that are 
conducted in accordance with a State-authorized or -developed habitat 
conservation strategy for threatened species which the Service has 
found to comprehensively address the threats to the species and promote 
the species' survival and recovery.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/20/95                    60 FR 37419
NPRM Comment Period End         09/18/95


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AD24
_______________________________________________________________________

1701.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: 
PROPOSED ENDANGERED STATUS FOR 13 PLANTS FROM THE ISLAND OF HAWAII

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will determine the 
appropriate status for 13 plant taxa from the Island of Hawaii, State 
of Hawaii. All of the 13 taxa and their habitats have been variously 
affected or are currently affected by several factors including 
competition from naturalized, introduced vegetation, habitat 
degradation by wild, feral, or domestic animals and habitat loss and 
damage from fires, predation, natural disasters, (volcanic activity).

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/25/95                    60 FR 49377
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Local

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

RIN: 1018-AD25
_______________________________________________________________________

1702.  MIGRATORY BIRDS: TAKE PROVISIONS FOR BALD EAGLES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 22

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to outline the permit process for take 
of bald eagles under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act when 
incidental take is authorized under the Endangered Species Act. This 
proposed rulemaking will outline a process where an action affecting 
bald eagles would first be assessed under Section 7 or 10 of the 
Endangered Species Act to determine whether it is likely to jeopardize 
the species. If take is anticipated, an Endangered Species Act 
incidental take statement or habitat conservation plan permit with 
reasonable and prudent measures to minimize that take would be 
developed. That statement/permit would then be reviewed by the Service 
for addition of any appropriate migratory bird management provisions.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AD26
_______________________________________________________________________

1703.  ADDITION OF OTTAWA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE TO LIST 
OF OPEN AREAS FOR BIG GAME HUNTING IN OHIO

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 460k

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to add Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge 
to the list of areas open for big game hunting (white-tailed deer) in 
Ohio along with pertinent refuge-specific regulations for such 
activities. Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge is situated on the 
southwestern side of Lake Erie in what was once part of a 300,000 acre 
forested wetland known as the Great Black Swamp. National wildlife 
refuges are generally closed to hunting and sport fishing until opened 
by rulemaking.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AD31
_______________________________________________________________________

1704.  PROPOSED JOINT COUNTERPART ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT 
SECTION 7 CONSULTATION REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 402

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: It is the consensus among the involved agencies that Section 
7 consultations should occur at the level or levels that would most 
efficiently address impacts to proposed or listed species and their 
critical habitats. Accordingly, the Fish and Wildlife Service will 
propose joint regulations with the Department of Commerce that will 
provide more streamlined Section 7 consultation process on land 
management planning decisions and site-specific actions implemented 
under the management framework established by those plans.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD32
_______________________________________________________________________

1705.  SEVEN PLANTS FROM THE MOUNTAINS OF SOUTHERN 
CALIFORNIA

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

Abstract: The Service will develop regulations that will determine the 
appropriate status for seven plants from the mountains of southern 
California: San Bernadino bluegrass, and California dandelion, 
Johnson's rock-cress, Bear Valley sandwort, Ash-grey Indian paintbrush, 
Southern mountain wild buckwheat, and Hidden Lake bluecurls.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD34
_______________________________________________________________________

1706.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: 
PALLID MANZANITA

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will determine the 
appropriate status for the Pallid manzanita. This plant species is 
found only in dry chaparral habitat within or near the northern Diablo 
Range of California in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. The species 
is threatened by shading and competition from native and non-native 
plants, fire suppression, habitat regulatory mechanisms, and stochastic 
events by virtue of the small isolated nature of the remaining 
populations. All occurrences of this species are located on state, 
county and private lands.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD35
_______________________________________________________________________

1707.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: NINE 
PLANTS FROM CALIFORNIA

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will determine the 
appropriate status for nine California plants: Sonoma alopecurus, Clara 
Hunt's milkvetch, white sedge, Vine Hill clarkia, Pitkin marsh lily, 
Calistoga allocarya, Napa bluegrass, Kenwood marsh checkermallow, and 
Showy Indian clover. These plants are found in the grasslands and mesic 
areas of the central coast of California. Critical habitat is not being 
proposed at this time.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD36
_______________________________________________________________________

1708.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: THREE 
PLANTS FROM THE CHANNEL ISLANDS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will determine the 
appropriate status for the three plants: Catalina Island mountain-
mahogany, San Clemente Island woodland star, and the Santa Cruz Island 
rockcress. These three plants occur on the Southern California Channel 
Islands. Critical habitat is not being proposed at this time.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD37
_______________________________________________________________________

1709.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: FOUR 
SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA PLANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will determine the 
appropriate status for four California plants: San Diego thornmint, 
Laguna Beach liveforever, Otay tarweed and Willowy monardella. These 
species are found in San Diego County and northern Baja, California. 
Critical habitat is not being proposed at this time.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD38
_______________________________________________________________________

1710.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: 
SIXTEEN PLANT TAXA FROM THE NORTHEN CHANNEL ISLANDS, CALIFORNIA

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will determine the 
appropriate status for sixteen plant taxa from California: Hoffmann's 
rock-cress, Santa Rosa Island manzanita, Island barberry, Soft-leaved 
paintbrush, Santa Rosa Island dudleya, Munchkin dudleya, Santa Cruz 
Island dudleya, Island bedstraw, Hoffmann's slender-flowered gilia, 
Island rush-rose, Island alumroot, Santa Cruz Island bushmallow, Santa 
Cruz Island malacothrix, Island malacothrix, Island phacelia, and Santa 
Cruz Island fringepod. The plant taxa and their habitats have been 
affected by soil loss, habitat alteration by mammals alien to the 
Channel Islands, direct predation by these same alien mammals, habitat 
alteration by native seabirds, and seabirds and vehicular traffic, 
overcollection for scientific or recreational purposes, and competition 
from other plants. All 16 taxa are endemic to the northern Channel 
Islands (Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, and San Miguel) with the 
exception of one poulation of island rush-rose that occurs on the more 
southerly island of Santa Catalina.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD39
_______________________________________________________________________

1711.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: 
DESIGNATION OF EXPERIMENTAL NONESSENTIAL WHOOPING CRANE POPULATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to designate the whooping crane 
population in the Rocky Mountains as an experimental nonessential 
population and to remove whooping crane critical habitat designations 
from four national wildlife refuges: Bosque del Apache in New Mexico, 
Monte Vista and Alamosa in Colorado, and Grays Lake in Idaho. The 
private lands involved are holdings inside refuge boundaries and a 1-
mile buffer around Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge. The Service 
further proposes to use this population, and captive-reared sandhill 
cranes and whooping cranes, in experiments to evaluate methods for 
introducing whooping cranes into the wild where migration is required.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD45
_______________________________________________________________________

1712.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: 
PROPOSED ENDANGERED OR THREATENED STATUS FOR 19 PLANT SPECIES FROM THE 
ISLAND OF KAUAI, HAWAII

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will determine the 
appropriate status for 22 plants from the Island of Kauai, Hawaii: 
Alsinidendron lychoides (kauawawaenohu); Alsinidendron viscosum (no 
common name ((NCN)); Cyanea recta (haha); Cyanea remyi (haha); Cyannea 
ea sp. nov.(ha ha) Cyrtandra cyaneoides (mapele) Delissea rivularis 
('oha); Hibiscadelphus sp. nov. (hau kuahiwi); Hibiscus waimeae ssp. 
hannerae (koki'o ke'oke'o); Kokia kauaiensis (koki'o); Labordia 
tinifolia var. wahiawaensis (kamakahala); Myrsine linearfolia (kolea); 
Phyllostegia knudenii (NCN); Phyllostegia wawrana (NCN); Pritchardia 
napaliensis; (loulu); Pritchardia viscosa (loulu); Schiedea helleri 
(NCN); Schiedea membranacea (NCN); Viola kauaensis var. wahiawaensis 
(nani wai'ale'ale). Critical habitat is not being proposed at this 
time.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/25/95                    60 FR 49359
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD46
_______________________________________________________________________

1713.  ENDANGERED SPECIES LISTING: NOGAL OR WEST INDIAN 
WALNUT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

Abstract: The Service will propose regulations that will determine the 
appropriate status for the Nogal or West Indian walnut. The large 
forest tree is known from the Islands of Hispaniola, Cuba and Puerto 
Rico. Critical habitat is not being proposed at this time.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD47
_______________________________________________________________________

1714.  ENGANGERED SPECIES LISTING: CORDIA BELLONIS (NO 
COMMON NAME)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

Abstract: The Service will propose regulations that will determine the 
appropriate status for cordia bellonis (no common name) under the 
Endangered Species Act. This shrub is endemic to Puerto Rico. Critical 
habitat is not being proposed at this time.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD48
_______________________________________________________________________

1715.  ENDANGERED SPECIES LISTING: THREE PLANTS FROM 
MOLOKAI, HAWAII

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

Abstract: The Service will propose regulations that will determine the 
appropriate status for 3 plants from the Island of Molokai, Hawaii; 
Cyanea du bariil (haha); Lysimachia maxima (No Common Name (NCN)); and 
Schiedea sarmentosa (NCN).

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD49
_______________________________________________________________________

1716.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: 42 
SOUTH AMERICAN BIRDS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will determine the 
appropriate status for 42 kinds of birds found in South America, 
including the Galapagos Islands. All have restricted distributions and 
are threatened by habitat destruction and various other factors.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD59
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Completed Actions
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1717. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

End Review                      04/19/94                    59 FR 18652

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AB42
_______________________________________________________________________

1718. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/04/94                    59 FR 15696

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AB56
_______________________________________________________________________

1719. RELEASE AND HARVEST OF CAPTIVE-BRED WATERFOWL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 21.13; 50 CFR 21.14

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

End Review - no action warranted 
at this time.                   09/05/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul R. Schmidt, Chief
Phone: 703 358-1838

RIN: 1018-AB77
_______________________________________________________________________

1720. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING: HUNTING REGULATIONS FOR RESTRICTION 
OF SHOTSHELL LENGTH AND MAXIMUM SHOT SIZE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 20

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - no action indicated 
at this time                    09/06/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Keith Morehouse
Phone: 703 358-1714

RIN: 1018-AB80
_______________________________________________________________________

1721. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: REVISION OF 
THE SPECIAL RULE FOR NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATIONS OF RED WOLVES 
IN NORTH CAROLINA AND TENNESSEE

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/13/95                    60 FR 18940
Final Action Effective          04/13/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC03
_______________________________________________________________________

1722. POLICY ON HEALTH CERTIFICATION FOR TRANSLOCATION/RELEASE OF 
ANIMALS UNDER SERVICE JURISDICTION

Priority:  Other Significant

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

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

End Review - No action necessary 
at this time.                   09/12/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Paul R. Schmidt
Phone: 703 358-1714

RIN: 1018-AC40
_______________________________________________________________________

1723. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: ARABIAN WOLF

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

End Review                      09/12/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC43
_______________________________________________________________________

1724. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: 
RECLASSIFICATION OF THE BALD EAGLE

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/12/95                    60 FR 36000
Final Action Effective          08/12/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC48
_______________________________________________________________________

1725. CLOSURE OF O'MALLEY RIVER AREA IN KODIAK NATIONAL WILDLIFE 
REFUGE, ALASKA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 36

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/19/95                    60 FR 37308
Final Action Effective          08/18/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Shallenberger
Phone: 703 358-1744

RIN: 1018-AC49
_______________________________________________________________________

1726. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: THREE 
CALIFORNIA INSECTS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/02/94                    59 FR 62254

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC50
_______________________________________________________________________

1727. IMPORTATION OF EXOTIC WILD BIRDS TO THE UNITED STATES; 
AMENDMENT OF FINAL RULE IMPLEMENTING THE WILD BIRD CONSERVATION ACT OF 
1992

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 15

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/02/94                    59 FR 62254

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marshall Jones
Phone: 703 358-2093

RIN: 1018-AC51
_______________________________________________________________________

1728. EXPORT OF AMERICAN ALLIGATORS TAKEN IN THE 1995-97 HARVEST 
SEASONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 23

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/21/95                    60 FR 43405

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Marshall Jones, Chief
Phone: 703 358-2093

RIN: 1018-AC72
_______________________________________________________________________

1729. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING

Priority:  Economically Significant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 20

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/29/95                    60 FR 50746

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC79
_______________________________________________________________________

1730. NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES: ADDITION OF AREAS OPEN TO HUNTING 
AND FISHING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 32

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/14/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Shallenberger
Phone: 703 358-1744

RIN: 1018-AC81
_______________________________________________________________________

1731. SEASONS AND BAG LIMITS FOR SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 100

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/15/95                    60 FR 31542

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Richard S. Pospahala
Phone: 907 786-3467

RIN: 1018-AC82
_______________________________________________________________________

1732. CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR THE MEXICAN SPOTTED OWL

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/06/95                    60 FR 29914
Final Action Effective          07/06/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

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

RIN: 1018-AD02
_______________________________________________________________________

1733. ADDITION OF CAPE MAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE TO AREAS OPEN 
TO HUNTING IN NEW JERSEY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 32

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/11/95                    60 FR 52866
Final Action Effective          10/11/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Shallenberger
Phone: 703 358-1744

RIN: 1018-AD03
_______________________________________________________________________

1734. MIGRATORY BIRD HARVEST INFORMATION PROGRAM, 1995-96 HUNTING 
SEASON

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 20

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/18/95                    60 FR 43318
Final Action Effective          09/01/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AD08
_______________________________________________________________________

1735.  UPDATE OF REGIONAL OFFICE ADDRESSES

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:  5 USC 301

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service will amend the Field organization regulations. 
The Service's regional offices in Boston, Massachusetts and Atlanta, 
Georgia have relocated.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/08/95                    60 FR 40301

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Pinkerton, Policy and Directives Staff, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 
224 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 703 358-1943

RIN: 1018-AD40
_______________________________________________________________________

1736.  MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING: DECISION ON THE CONDITIONAL 
APPROVAL OF BISMUTH-TIN SHOT AS NONTOXIC FOR THE 1995-1996 SEASON

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  16 USC 703 to 711

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service is publishing this rule to notify the public of 
the interim conditional approval of bismuth tin shot for the 1995-96 
migratory bird hunting season. Concluded acute toxicity studies 
undertaken by the Bismuth Cartridge Company, and other pertinent 
material indicate that bismuth-tin shot is nontoxic when ingested by 
waterfowl.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/18/95                    60 FR 43314
Final Action Effective          09/01/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AD41
BILLING CODE 4310-55-F
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage
National Park Service (NPS)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1737. DRY TORTUGAS NATIONAL PARK: FISHING; BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS

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 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 9a

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 7.27

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed regulation pertains to Dry Tortugas National 
Park and will delete references to the taking of crayfish and conch. 
Information will be included to redefine the park boundary. These 
changes are necessary to reflect a closure of park waters to the 
removal of crayfish and conch and to update boundary changes mandated 
by congressional action in 1980 that enlarged the park area.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/05/86                    51 FR 28110
NPRM Comment Period End         09/04/86                    51 FR 28110
Second NPRM                     05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Wayne Landrum, Site Manager, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, Dry Tortugas National Park, P.O. Box 
6208, Key West, FL 33041
Phone: 813 695-3091

RIN: 1024-AA96
_______________________________________________________________________

1738. MINERALS MANAGEMENT--NON-FEDERAL OIL AND GAS

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.

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

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 9

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

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carol McCoy, Chief, Policy and Regulations Section, 
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Room 221, 12795 W. 
Alameda Parkway, Lakewood, CA 80225
Phone: 303 969-2096

RIN: 1024-AB39
_______________________________________________________________________

1739. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE SYMBOLS: UNITED STATES PARK POLICE 
INSIGNIA

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 1; 16 USC 3

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Park Service proposed rule and request for 
comments relates to the United States Park Police insignia. It will 
recognize an official United States Park Police insignia, provide for 
its future protection and prevent the unauthorized use of the insignia.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dennis Burnett, Staff Park Ranger, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, P.O. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-
7127
Phone: 202 208-4874
Fax: 202 208-6756
Email: Dennis B[email protected]

RIN: 1024-AB94
_______________________________________________________________________

1740. RIGHTS-OF-WAY

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 3; 16 USC 5; 16 USC 79

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulations for rights-of-way found at 36 CFR part 14, 
subparts A to H were promulgated as interim regulations in 1980. The 
regulations no longer meet the needs of the Service or of rights-of-way 
applicants. Final regulations need to be developed through a revision 
of part 14.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dick Young, Park Ranger, Department of the Interior, 
National Park Service, Colonial National Park, P.O. Box 210, Yorktown, 
VA 23690
Phone: 804 898-3400

RIN: 1024-AC01
_______________________________________________________________________

1741. PENALTY PROVISIONS

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 1; 16 USC 3; 18 USC 3571

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 1.3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Existing fine penalties at 36 CFR 1.3 were outdated by the 
Criminal Fine Improvement Act of 1987 (Pub. L. 100-185). These proposed 
regulations will establish penalty provisions in accordance with the 
Act.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Tiernan, Attorney-Advisor, Office of the 
Solicitor, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-7957

RIN: 1024-AC06
_______________________________________________________________________

1742. ROCK CLIMBING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1; 16 USC 3

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 2.63

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Rock climbing has long been an accepted recreational activity 
in many park areas. An explosive growth of rock climbing in recent 
years, along with increased impacts to park resources because of this 
activity, suggests that regulations and guidelines need to be developed 
to protect park resources while providing for a quality climbing 
experience. Information to address this issue will be sought from 
interested parties in an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/11/93                    58 FR 32878
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/13/93                    58 FR 32878
NPRM                            08/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dennis Burnett, Staff Park Ranger, Ranger Activities 
Division, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, P.O. Box 
37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127
Phone: 202 208-4874

RIN: 1024-AC13
_______________________________________________________________________

1743. YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK--SPECIAL REVISION

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 3

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 7.13

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Specific regulations for Yellowstone National Park were 
originally promulgated in the early 1970s, with only minor changes 
since that time. This rulemaking will completely revise this section to 
bring it up to date.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Brian O'Dea, Criminal Investigator, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, Yellowstone National Park, P.O. Box 
168, Yellowstone NP, WY 82190
Phone: 307 344-2121

RIN: 1024-AC18
_______________________________________________________________________

1744. GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR AREAS ADMINISTERED BY THE NATIONAL 
PARK SERVICE

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 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 20(D); 16 USC 462; 16 USC 
3101

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The NPS is revising portions of 36 CFR 1.2, 1.4, and 13.2. 
Section 1.2 defines the primary scope and applicability of 36 CFR parts 
1-5, and parts 7 and 13. Section 1.4 contains definitions for terms 
used in the text of the regulations. Section 13.2 modifies section 1.2 
as it relates to National Park System units in Alaska. This revision 
clarifies the applicability of those NPS regulations that apply in all 
National Park System areas to navigable waters located within park 
boundaries.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dennis Burnett, Staff Park Ranger, Ranger Activities 
Division, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, P.O. Box 
37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127
Phone: 202 208-4874

RIN: 1024-AC21
_______________________________________________________________________

1745. GLACIER BAY: REGULATION APPLICABILITY

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 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 3101 et seq

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 13.65

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This is an interim rule that will clarify the general 
applicability of National Park Service regulations to Glacier Bay 
National Park, clearing up a technical problem with general 
applicability rules.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/29/94                    59 FR 14564
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/29/94                    59 FR 14564
NPRM                            01/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James M. Brady, Superintendent, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, Glacier Bay National Park, P.O. Box 
140, Gustavus, AK 99826-0140
Phone: 907 697-2230

RIN: 1024-AC22
_______________________________________________________________________

1746. VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK: AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS

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 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 9a

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 7.33

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rulemaking amends the current special 
regulations for Voyageurs National Park by adding a section designating 
areas open to aircraft use within the Park. This addition is necessary 
because National Park Service general regulations require such special 
regulatory designations for areas in parks open to the operation or use 
of aircraft. The intended effects are to increase safety, protect 
resources, and provide appropriate enjoyment to park users.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/02/95                    60 FR 39257
NPRM                            12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/96
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bruce McKeeman, Chief Ranger, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, Voyageurs National Park, HCR 9, Box 
600, International Falls, MN 56649-9701
Phone: 218 283-9821

RIN: 1024-AC23
_______________________________________________________________________

1747. CONVEYANCE OF FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD INTERESTS

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 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 9a

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Park Service proposes to modify the regulations 
for sale or lease of real estate that will allow bids on sales to be 
accompanied by earnest money equivalent 1% of the appraised value or 
$1,000, whichever is greater, with the balance of the bid due within 45 
days of the award; bids on leases must be accompanied by the first 
year's rent.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Debo, Superintendent, Department of the Interior, 
National Park Service, Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, 15610 
Vaughn Road, Brecksville, OH 44141
Phone: 216 526-5256

RIN: 1024-AC27
_______________________________________________________________________

1748. BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK--COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

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 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 9a; 16 USC 460(g); 16 USC 
462(k)

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 7.23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Park Service proposes to establish a special 
regulation to permit the operation of local commercial vehicles on 5.8 
miles of park roads between the Northeast and Interior entrances to 
Badlands National Park. The park currently allows limited local 
commercial use of these roads and this rulemaking would exempt this 
portion of park roads from the general prohibition on commercial 
vehicles in National Park areas. The Superintendent will be provided 
the discretion to require permits and fees for this use. The proposed 
rule will prohibit transportation of hazardous materials and overwidth/
overweight vehicles except in limited circumstances.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: John Donaldson, Chief Ranger, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, Badlands National Park, P.O. Box 6, 
Interior, SD 57750
Phone: 605 433-5361

RIN: 1024-AC30
_______________________________________________________________________

1749. SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK: BACKCOUNTRY AND FISHING 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:  16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 9a

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 7.15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Park Service is proposing to remove the majority 
of the backcountry and fishing regulations specific to Shenandoah 
National Park. This rule will retain only those regulations not covered 
by Parts 1 and 2 of 36 CFR and deemed necessary for the proper 
management of the park.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dennis Burnett, Staff Park Ranger, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, P.O. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-
7127
Phone: 202 208-4874

RIN: 1024-AC33
_______________________________________________________________________

1750. GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK AND JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER, JR. 
MEMORIAL PARKWAY: SNOWMOBILE AND SNOWPLANE ROUTES AND 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:  16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 9a

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 7.22

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Park Service proposes to change the special 
regulations relating to the use of and designated routes for 
snowmobiles and snowplanes within Grand Teton National Park and John D. 
Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway. The proposed rule will define more 
clearly the use of snowmobiles, snowplanes, and designated routes. This 
rule can eliminate the use of snowmobiles in the Potholes-Baseline 
Flats area at the discretion of the Superintendent and establish 
special regulations allowing snowmobile use on the Continental Divide 
Snowmobile Trail. The proposed rule will also establish a requirement 
for operators of snowmobiles within Grand Teton National Park to have a 
valid driver's license or learner's permit.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/25/95                    60 FR 54633
NPRM Comment Period End         12/26/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dennis Burnett, Staff Park Ranger, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, P.O. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-
7127
Phone: 202 208-4874

RIN: 1024-AC34
_______________________________________________________________________

1751.  APPLICABILITY AND RESOURCE PROTECTION 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.

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 9a; 16 USC 462

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: A major revision of 36 CFR Part 2 was completed in 1983. This 
current review is to address clarification of the applicability of 
these regulations in National Park Service areas, and to update 
existing resource protection and visitor use regulations.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dennis Burnett, Staff Park Ranger, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, Room 3315, MS 650, P.O. Box 37127, 
Washington, DC 20013-7127
Phone: 202 208-4874
Fax: 202 208-6756

RIN: 1024-AC38
_______________________________________________________________________

1752.  MOUNTAIN CLIMBING; 60-DAY PREREGISTRATION 
REQUIREMENT

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 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 462(k); 16 USC 3101 et seq

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 13.63

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Park Service is promulgating a regulation to 
require mountain climbers to register a minimum of 60 days before any 
climb on Mount McKinley or Mount Foraker in Denali National Park. 
Mountaineering in the park has increased dramatically over the past 10 
years, and climbing-related injuries and deaths have correspondingly 
increased. By requiring advance registration, the Denali Park staff 
will be able to provide safety and other related climbing information 
to prospective mountaineers in advance of their climb. When this rule 
becomes final, it will replace an interim rule that became effective 
March 31, 1995 (60 FR 16579).

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/13/95                    60 FR 47513
NPRM Comment Period End         11/13/95
Final Action                    02/00/96
Final Action Effective          03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: J.D. Swed, Supervisory Park Ranger, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, Denali National Park and Preserve, 
P.O. Box 9, Denali National Park, AK 99755
Phone: 907 683-2294

RIN: 1024-AC39
_______________________________________________________________________

1753.  APPALACHIAN NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL: POWERLESS FLIGHT

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 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 9a; 16 USC 460(q); 16 USC 
462(k)

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 7.100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Park Service is proposing a rule to allow hang 
gliding within the park. Special regulations are required for this 
recreational activity to take place in park areas. An interim rule was 
published in the Federal Register on July 14, 1995 (60 FR 36224). When 
this rule becomes final, it will replace the interim rule.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/14/95                    60 FR 36224
NPRM                            11/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dennis Burnett, Staff Park Ranger, Ranger Activities 
Division, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, P.O. Box 
37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127
Phone: 202 208-4874
Fax: 202 208-6756

RIN: 1024-AC42
_______________________________________________________________________

1754.  PROCEDURES FOR STATE, TRIBAL, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT 
HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAMS

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 470 et seq

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 61

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Park Service proposes to revise the requirements 
for State and local historic preservation programs as well as the way 
the NPS administers these programs. The proposed changes are intended 
to provide more flexibility in (1) State historic preservation office 
staffing; (2) State Historic Preservation Review Board membership and 
operations; and (3) carrying out State Historic Preservation Officer 
responsibilities. The revision streamlines the process for 
certification of local governments to participate officially in the 
national historic preservation program. This proposed revision also 
officially recognizes the growing role of tribal historic preservation 
programs. Some of the changes are necessary because of the 1992 
amendments to the National Historic Preservation Act.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John W. Renaud, Department of the Interior, National 
Park Service, P.O. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127
Phone: 202 343-1059
Fax: 202 343-1836

RIN: 1024-AC44
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage
National Park Service (NPS)
  
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1755. NATIONAL NATURAL LANDMARKS PROGRAM

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.

Legal Authority:  16 USC 461 et seq

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 62

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rulemaking will amend the current regulations 
for the National Natural Landmarks Program. Proposed changes include 
strengthening and clarifying provisions for landowner notification, 
adding requirements for voluntary landowner consent for natural 
landmark designation, and providing for review of natural landmark 
nominations by the National Park System Advisory Board.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/29/90                    55 FR 43384
NPRM                            11/21/91                    56 FR 58790
NPRM Comment Period End         02/19/92                    56 FR 58790
Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary Johnston, Chief, Wildlife and Vegetation Division, 
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, P.O. Box 37127, 
Washington, DC 20013-7127
Phone: 202 343-8115

RIN: 1024-AB96
_______________________________________________________________________

1756. GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK, ALASKA FISHING REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 3101 et seq

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 13.65

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed regulations will allow commercial fishing in 
Glacier Bay National Park as an exemption from currently existing 
servicewide regulations until December 31, 1997. Non-commercial 
consumptive fishing methods are designated, and subsistence uses are 
prohibited pursuant to statutory requirements.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/05/91                    56 FR 37262
NPRM Comment Period End         11/03/91                    56 FR 46589
Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James M. Brady, Superintendent, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, Glacier Bay National Park, P.O. Box 
140, Gustavus, AK 99826-0140
Phone: 907 697-2230

RIN: 1024-AB99
_______________________________________________________________________

1757. GLACIER BAY: VESSEL MANAGEMENT PLAN/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:  16 USC 3; 16 USC 3101; 16 USC 1361; 16 USC 1531

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 13.65

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/05/95                    60 FR 29523
NPRM Comment Period End         08/25/95                    60 FR 40798
Final Action                    02/00/96
Final Action Effective          03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1024-AC05
_______________________________________________________________________

1758. NATIVE AMERICAN GRAVES PROTECTION AND REPATRIATION ACT 
IMPLEMENTATION

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:  25 USC 3001 to 3013

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 10

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations will provide Federal agencies, museums that 
receive Federal funds, and Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian 
organizations with directions on procedures and actions needed to 
comply with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/28/93                    58 FR 31122
NPRM Comment Period End         07/27/93                    58 FR 31122
Final Action                    11/00/95
Final Action Effective          12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Francis P. McManamon, Departmental Consulting 
Archeologist, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, P.O. 
Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127
Phone: 202 343-4101

RIN: 1024-AC07
_______________________________________________________________________

1759. VISITOR SERVICES UNDER SECTION 1307 OF ANILCA

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.

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 3197

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 13

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule establishes procedures for granting rights 
and preferences in the award and renewal of competitive visitor service 
authorizations for visitor service providers to conduct business on 
certain National Park Service lands in Alaska. This rule implements 
section 1307 of the Alaska Lands Act (ANILCA), which protects certain 
visitor service providers in operation prior to January 1, 1979, and 
which directs that a right of preference for any future new visitor 
service be given to local residents and Native corporations.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/25/95                    60 FR 20374
NPRM Comment Period End         09/11/95                    60 FR 36082
Final Action                    02/00/96
Final Action Effective          03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jeff Cobb, Chief, Division of Concessions, Department 
of the Interior, National Park Service, Alaska Regional Office, 2525 
Gambell Street, Anchorage, AK 90225
Phone: 907 257-2594

RIN: 1024-AC19
_______________________________________________________________________

1760. OREGON CAVES NATIONAL MONUMENT: SPECIAL 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:  16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 9a; 16 USC 460(q); 16 USC 
462(k)

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 7.49

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Park Service proposes to modify restrictions on 
admission to Oregon Caves in Oregon Caves National Monument. This 
proposed regulation would allow children over a specified height and 
with a measurable physical ability to enter the caves, regardless of 
age. The present restriction states that children under the age of six 
are not permitted to enter the caves. A search of historical records 
has failed to find any extensive discussion of or justification for 
this particular age limit. There also appears to be little 
justification for using six years of age in determining who enters the 
caves. A child's size and endurance determine his or her cave traveling 
abilities more than age.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/14/95                    60 FR 13662
NPRM Comment Period End         05/15/95                    60 FR 13662
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Craig W. Ackerman, Park Manager, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, Oregon Caves National Monument, 19000 
Caves Highway, Cave Junction, OR 97523
Phone: 503 592-2100

RIN: 1024-AC26
_______________________________________________________________________

1761. CAPE LOOKOUT NATIONAL SEASHORE: SPECIAL 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:  16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 9a; 16 USC 460(g); 16 USC 
462(k)

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 7.98

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Park Service proposes to close Portsmouth 
Village Airstrip to the operation of aircraft. The action is necessary 
to prevent aircraft accidents and eliminate a use that is incompatible 
with preserving the historic scene in Portsmouth Village, a historic 
district on the National Register of Historic Places. The primary 
intent of this proposed rule is to protect the flying public by closing 
an airstrip that does not comply with Federal Aviation Administration 
and North Carolina Department of Transportation safety standards.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/12/95                    60 FR 35887
NPRM Comment Period End         09/11/95                    60 FR 35887
Final Action                    12/00/95
Final Action Effective          01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Chuck Harris, Chief Ranger, Department of the Interior, 
National Park Service, Cape Lookout National Seashore, 131 Charles 
Street, Harkers Island, NC 28531
Phone: 919 728-2250

RIN: 1024-AC29
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Completed Actions
National Park Service (NPS)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1762. GLACIER NATIONAL PARK REVISION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 7.3

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/12/95                    60 FR 35839
Final Action Effective          08/11/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dennis Burnett
Phone: 202 208-4874

RIN: 1024-AC15
_______________________________________________________________________

1763. THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR'S STANDARDS FOR THE TREATMENT 
OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES

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:  36 CFR 68

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/12/95                    60 FR 35842
Final Action Effective          08/14/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kay Weeks
Phone: 202 343-9593

RIN: 1024-AC24
_______________________________________________________________________

1764. ALASKA; HUNTING AND TRAPPING REGULATIONS

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:  36 CFR 13

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/11/95                    60 FR 18532
Final Action Effective          05/11/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Paul Hunter
Phone: 907 257-2646

RIN: 1024-AC25
_______________________________________________________________________

1765. PICTURED ROCKS NATIONAL LAKESHORE; SPECIAL 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.

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 7.32

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/14/95                    60 FR 47701
Final Action Effective          10/16/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry Hach
Phone: 906 387-2607

RIN: 1024-AC28
_______________________________________________________________________

1766. GETTYSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK: ONE-WAYING OF PARK ROADS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 7.44

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn No further action to 
be taken at this time.          10/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dennis Burnett
Phone: 202 208-4874

RIN: 1024-AC35
_______________________________________________________________________

1767.  GENERAL PROVISIONS, DEFINITIONS; CHANGE IN 
ORGANIZATIONAL TITLES

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 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 9a; 16 USC 460l-6a(e); 16 
USC 462(k)

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 1.4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Park Service is amending and revising the 
General Provisions definition of Regional Director to reflect a new 
organizational structure. The term ``Regional Director'' will be 
deleted from the definition section and a new definition, ``Field 
Director,'' will be added in alphabetical order.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/03/95                    60 FR 55789
Final Action Effective          11/03/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dennis Burnett, Staff Park Ranger, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, P.O. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-
7127
Phone: 202 208-4874
Fax: 202 208-6756

RIN: 1024-AC43
BILLING CODE 4310-70-F
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1768. ADMINISTRATION OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM

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.

Legal Authority:  25 USC 13; PL 67-85

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 40

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise established policies and provide 
uniform procedures to govern the higher education program administered 
under the authority of 25 USC 13. This rule applies only to educational 
grants; Bureau educational loans are governed by 25 CFR part 91. This 
part has been redesignated from 25 CFR part 32.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Public Consultation             01/23/91
NPRM                            04/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/96
Final Action                    01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal, Federal

Additional Information: This rule is being reproposed due to a court 
decision on the definition of ``Indian.''

Agency Contact: Terry Portra, Education Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS-3530 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4871

RIN: 1076-AA10
_______________________________________________________________________

1769. LEASING AND PERMITTING

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.

Legal Authority:  25 USC 395; 25 USC 402; 25 USC 403; 25 USC 466

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 162

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will reorganize the existing leasing and permitting 
rule into subparts and incorporate the provisions on range permits and 
leasing required by Public Law 103-177.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Bradford, Chief, Branch of Agriculture and Range, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3598

RIN: 1076-AA29
_______________________________________________________________________

1770. INDIVIDUAL INDIAN MONIES

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.

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 25 USC 29; 43 USC 1457

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 115

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation will modify existing regulations governing 
the Individual Indian Monies Trust (IIM) Funds and establish guidelines 
on accepting new IIM accounts. The Federal Government has sole 
responsibility for the protection of Indian trust funds which have been 
either collected from receipts from Indian trust land or through 
judgment awards to tribes and/or individuals.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs has established the Office of Trust Funds 
Management to oversee Indian Trust Funds operations. The modified and 
new regulations will result in the added protection, and more efficient 
handling of the Indian trust funds.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Initial proposed rule published 08/15/94                    59 FR 41948
NPRM                            08/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Pat Gerard, Program Analyst, Office of Trust Funds 
Management, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 505 
Marquette NW., Suite 700, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505 766-3223

RIN: 1076-AC65
_______________________________________________________________________

1771. NAVAJO PARTITIONED LANDS GRAZING REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 640(d)

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 161

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations are necessary for implementation of the 
livestock and grazing control provisions of 25 USC 640(d). In 1982 the 
Federal District Court for Arizona abolished 25 CFR 153, Grazing 
Regulation for the Joint Use Administrative Area and ordered the 
Secretary to promulgate new regulations for the control of grazing and 
livestock for the former Joint Use Administrative Area. Due to a lack 
of tribal concurrence, regulations were not promulgated for lands 
partitioned to the Navajo Tribe. Navajo tribal concurrence has been 
recently obtained; therefore, the BIA needs to move forward with 
publication of these regulations. Any cost associated with the 
implementation of these regulations will be assumed within the BIA 
annual budget. Cost associated with compliance of the provisions of 
these regulations will be borne by the Navajo Tribe or its members. 
There is no associated cost to the general public.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Mark Bradford, Chief, Branch of Agriculture and Range, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3598

RIN: 1076-AC81
_______________________________________________________________________

1772. FAMILY AND CHILD EDUCATION PROGRAM (FACE)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 2; 25 USC 2003; 25 USC 2002; 25 USC 13

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 35

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will establish new standards and procedures for 
applications and approval of applications under family and child 
education programs. The proposed standards are intended to enhance and 
ensure fairness in the award of funds for these programs.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/16/96
NPRM Comment Period End         12/16/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patsy Jones, Education Specialist, Office of Indian 
Education Programs, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian 
Affairs, Room 3530 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 219-1127

RIN: 1076-AC92
_______________________________________________________________________

1773. INDIAN CHILD PROTECTION AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION 
PROGRAMS

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.

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 25 USC 2; 25 USC 9; 25 USC 13; 25 USC 200; 
25 USC 3201 et seq

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Indian Affairs is proposing to establish 
regulations as mandated by the Indian Child Protection and Family 
Violence Prevention Act that prescribe minimum standards of character 
and suitability of employment for individuals whose duties and 
responsibilities allow them regular contact with or control over Indian 
children and establish the menthod for distribution of funds 
appropriated for Indian child protection and family violence prevention 
programs.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Tribal Consultation             08/31/94
NPRM                            09/01/95                    60 FR 45982
NPRM Comment Period End         11/01/95
Final Action                    05/00/96
Final Action Effective          06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Betti A. Delrow, Child Protection Coordinator, Office 
of Tribal Services, Division of Social Services, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., MS 4603-MIB, 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3463

RIN: 1076-AC97
_______________________________________________________________________

1774. RANGE REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 103-177

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 162; 25 CFR 166

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, December 3, 1995.

Abstract: This rule implements the Education Trespass and Land 
Management portion of Public Law 103-177.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Bradford, Chief, Branch of Agriculture and Range, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street 
NW., Room 4559, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3598

RIN: 1076-AD04
_______________________________________________________________________

1775. INDIAN SCHOOL EQUALIZATION 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:  25 USC 13; 25 USC 2008

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 39

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will change the definitions of some disabling 
conditions so that they are consistent with Department of Education 
definitions of some disabling conditions and adjust the way schools are 
reimbursed for student transportation services.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joy Martin, Chief, Branch of Administrative Services, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 3515 MIB, 
1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 219-4555

RIN: 1076-AD09
_______________________________________________________________________

1776. LAND ACQUISITIONS FOR TRIBES AND INDIVIDUAL INDIANS

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.

Legal Authority:  25 USC 409a; 25 USC 465; 25 USC 501; 25 USC 574; 25 
USC 576; 25 USC 608; 25 USC 467; 25 USC 450h; 25 USC 463e; 25 USC 451; 
25 USC 464; 25 USC 487 to 489; 25 USC 573; 25 USC 610

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 151

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise the regulations to comply with current 
statutes and Departmental policy. It will add provisions or clarify 
procedures for land acquisitions under Part 151 and will provide 
stronger and more consistent guidelines for reviewing trust 
applications than the current case-by-case review, which uses general 
criteria. The streamlined regulations will benefit tribes and 
individual Indians who request real property acquisition for trust 
status. No additional costs will be incurred by applicants or the 
Bureau.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alice Harwood, Realty Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Division of Real Estate Services, 
1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3604

RIN: 1076-AD11
_______________________________________________________________________

1777. INDIAN TRIBAL JUSTICE ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 103-176

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 92

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will establish the formula used to determine the 
funding to be given under the Indian Tribal Justice Act. The formula, 
standards, and criteria are required by Section 103 of the Act. This 
rule will affect tribal governance and individual welfare.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Carey Vicenti, Office of Tribal Services, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Room 2611 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4400

RIN: 1076-AD15
_______________________________________________________________________

1778. TRIBAL SELF-GOVERNANCE

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 60 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1076-AD20
_______________________________________________________________________

1779. INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1994

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 61 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1076-AD21
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1780. ADMINISTRATION OF THE INDIAN ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 13

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 46

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These proposed regulations are designed to provide 
standardized administrative procedures for administering and operating 
Indian adult education programs.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/30/87                    12 FR 49172
NPRM Comment Period End         02/29/88                    52 FR 49172
Public consultation             01/23/91
NPRM                            08/25/94                    59 FR 44016
NPRM Comment Period End         01/31/95
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Terry Portra, Education Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Indian Education 
Programs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4871

RIN: 1076-AA15
_______________________________________________________________________

1781. OIL, GAS, SOLID MINERAL, AND GEOTHERMAL MINERAL AGREEMENTS

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:  25 USC 2101 to 2108

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 211; 25 CFR 212

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of these revisions is to reflect the enactment of 
legislation, court decisions, changes, and reorganization with the 
Federal government and the evolution of usual and common business 
practices. The existing rule does not adequately reflect the provisions 
of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act or the Surface Mining 
Control and Reclamation Act.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/21/87                    52 FR 39332
NPRM Comment Period End         12/21/87                    52 FR 39332
NPRM                            11/18/91                    56 FR 58734
Reproposal                      11/21/91                    56 FR 58734
NPRM Comment Period End         01/19/92
Final Action                    03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Additional Information: This regulation was formerly combined with 
material that will now be published separately under RIN 1076-AC98.

Agency Contact: Kim Snyder, Division of Energy and Mineral Resources, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3607

RIN: 1076-AA82
_______________________________________________________________________

1782. ROADS OF THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS

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.

Legal Authority:  25 USC 47; 25 USC 318a; 23 USC 202; 23 USC 204

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 170

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Indian Affairs is proposing to revise 25 CFR 
part 170 to reflect the current Bureau of Indian Affairs and Federal 
Highway Administration policies for road systems on Indian 
reservations. This change is proposed to assure that funds are 
apportioned from the Highway Trust Fund for construction projects on 
Indian reservations roads in accordance with the relative needs of the 
reservation, and to encourage tribal self-determination.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/24/94                    59 FR 14030
NPRM Comment Period End         05/23/94                    59 FR 14030
Final Action                    01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Paul Sunwoo, Acting Chief, Division of Transportation, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street 
NW., Room 4050, MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4359

RIN: 1076-AB05
_______________________________________________________________________

1783. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SOCIAL SERVICES 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:  25 USC 13

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau is amending existing Financial Assistance and 
Social Services program regulations. The proposed regulations define 
the extent of the programs, establish eligibility requirements and set 
the parameters for assistance payments. General Assistance, Child 
Welfare Assistance and Services to Families and Communities will be 
revised. Adult Care Services, Tribal Work Experience Program and 
Miscellaneous Assistance Programs will be added to the regulations in 
more detail.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/07/94                    59 FR 16720
NPRM Comment Period End         06/06/94
Final Action                    03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Betty Tippeconnic, Chief, Division of Social Services, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2721

RIN: 1076-AC13
_______________________________________________________________________

1784. PREFERENCE IN EMPLOYMENT

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:  25 USC 479

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau is proposing to eliminate provisions relating to 
preference in employment because they expired on January 5, 1990.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/06/94                    59 FR 47046
NPRM Comment Period End         12/06/94
Final Action                    03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Patrick Hamilton, Director of Personnal, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., 
Room 320-SIB, Washington, DC 20245
Phone: 202 208-2506

RIN: 1076-AD05
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1785. GRANTS TO TRIBALLY CONTROLLED COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND NAVAJO 
COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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.

Legal Authority:  25 USC 1801 to 1852; 25 USC 640; 25 USC 1831

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 41

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule applies to the provision of financial assistance, 
technical assistance, and endowments to tribal colleges and Navajo 
Community College and will strengthen requirements relating to: (1) 
Criteria for satisfactory programs; (2) counting Indian students; (3) 
developing planning grants; (5) forward funding; (6) renovation and 
construction of facilities; and (7) preparing construction feasibility 
reports.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Terry Portra, Education Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 3512, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4871

RIN: 1076-AD08
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Completed Actions
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1786. GENERAL FOREST 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.

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 163

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/05/95                    60 FR 52250

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Jim Stires
Phone: 406 657-6358

RIN: 1076-AC44
_______________________________________________________________________

1787. OFF RESERVATION LAND ACQUISITIONS FOR INDIAN TRIBES

Priority:  Other Significant

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

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 151

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/23/95                    60 FR 32874
Final Action Effective          05/15/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Alice Harwood
Phone: 202 208-3604

RIN: 1076-AC51
_______________________________________________________________________

1788. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF IRRIGATION PROJECTS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 171

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn no further action will 
be taken at this time.          08/09/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ross Mooney
Phone: 202 208-5480

RIN: 1076-AC53
_______________________________________________________________________

1789. SALE OF FOREST PRODUCTS, RED LAKE INDIAN RESERVATION, 
MINNESOTA

Priority:  Other

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

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 165

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/03/95                    60 FR 51723

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Jim Stires
Phone: 406 657-6358

RIN: 1076-AC75
_______________________________________________________________________

1790. SALE OF LUMBER AND OTHER FOREST PRODUCTS PRODUCED BY INDIAN 
ENTERPRISES FROM THE FORESTS ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS

Priority:  Other

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

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 164

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/03/95                    60 FR 51723

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Jim Stires
Phone: 406 657-6358

RIN: 1076-AC77
_______________________________________________________________________

1791. INDIAN ELECTRIC POWER UTILITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 175

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn no further action will 
be taken at this time.          08/09/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ross Mooney
Phone: 202 208-5480

RIN: 1076-AD03
_______________________________________________________________________

1792. PRESERVATION OF ANTIQUITIES

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 261

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/23/95                    60 FR 32896

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donald Sutherland
Phone: 202 208-4791

RIN: 1076-AD10
_______________________________________________________________________

1793. LEASING OF OSAGE RESERVATION LANDS IN OKLAHOMA FOR MINING 
EXCEPT OIL AND GAS

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:  25 CFR 214

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No further action 
will be taken at this time.     08/09/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kim Snyder
Phone: 202 208-3607

RIN: 1076-AD12
_______________________________________________________________________

1794. SPECIAL EDUCATION

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:  25 CFR 45

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No further action 
will be taken at this time.     08/09/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Lena Mills
Phone: 202 208-6675

RIN: 1076-AD16
BILLING CODE 4310-02-F
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                          Prerule Stage
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1795. TRAINING OF LESSEE AND CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES ENGAGED IN OIL 
AND GAS AND SULPHUR OPERATIONS IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF

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:  43 USC 1332

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 250.210; 30 CFR 250.211; 30 CFR 250.212; 30 CFR 
250.213; 30 CFR 250.214; 30 CFR 250.215

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: MMS feels that the current regulations in 30 CFR 250 need to 
be updated to provide the flexibility to use new technology and 
innovative programs.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/05/94                    59 FR 39991
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/00/96
ANPRM                           10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Buffington, Petroleum Engineer, Department of 
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, Room 4800, 381 Elden Street, 
Herndon, VA 22070-4817
Phone: 703 787-1147

RIN: 1010-AB99
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1796. REVISION OF REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING CORPORATE SURETY BONDS FOR 
OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LEASES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 250; 30 CFR 251; 30 CFR 256

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend current regulations requiring lessee 
surety bonds. The value of surety bonds required by current regulations 
for leases approved before November 27, 1993, is not adequate to 
protect the government from loss due to lessees' failure to comply with 
the terms of OCS leases. This rule embodies a comprehensive approach to 
the complex problems associated with the movement of smaller operators 
into the OCS. The potential costs are the increase in cost to obtain a 
higher level of bond coverage. Benefits would be the enhancement of 
smaller operators' ability to provide necessary surety, and to provide 
greater protection of the public interest by reducing the potential for 
losses to the government.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Mirabella, Chief, Engineering and Standards 
Branch, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, Room 
4700, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 22070
Phone: 703 787-1607

RIN: 1010-AB92
_______________________________________________________________________

1797. REVISION OF AUTHORIZED BIDDING SYSTEMS FOR LEASES IN THE 
OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF

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:  43 USC 1334(a)

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 256

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will better enable MMS to set lease terms in 
reaction to changing oil and gas market conditions by offering leases 
at royalty rates that reflect lower market prices. This rule will allow 
modification of the minimum royalty from 12-1/2 percent of the 
production amount or value to an effectively lower rate that would be 
described in the lease terms portion of a sale's final notice. This 
lower rate could be designated over the life of the lease as a constant 
or sliding scale measure, or it could emerge as a result of the 
lessee's fulfillment of specified conditions (e.g., no royalties would 
be due until production reaches a designated level or a predetermined 
capital cost allowance is recovered). MMS expects to better respond to 
changing market conditions because of this modification and believes 
that this action will cause increased bidding competition for new 
leases. For those selected tracts offered under a reduced royalty 
bidding system, the proposed rule is expected to bolster domestic 
production and maintain or increase employment in the oil and gas 
sector.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/23/95                    60 FR 43735
NPRM Comment Period End         10/23/95                    60 FR 43795
Final Action                    07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Mirabella, Chief, Engineering and Standards 
Branch, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, Room 
4700, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 22070
Phone: 703 787-1607

RIN: 1010-AB93
_______________________________________________________________________

1798. TRANSPORTATION AND PROCESSING ALLOWANCES FOR OIL AND GAS

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:  25 USC 396; 25 USC 2102; 30 USC 181; 30 USC 351; 30 
USC 1001; 30 USC 1701; 30 USC 1301; 30 USC 1331; 30 USC 1801

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: A study group was formed to review regulatory requirements 
that became effective on March 1, 1988. This group proposed changes to 
the forms and submission requirements and the method for calculating 
assessments. The minerals industry and the general public will be 
requested to comment on the proposed changes to the rules on 
transportation and processing allowances.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/07/95                    60 FR 40127
NPRM Comment Period End         10/06/95                    60 FR 40127

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Agency Contact: James W. Shaw, Associate Director for Royalty 
Management, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 
P.O. Box 25165, Room 3000, Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3058

RIN: 1010-AB94
_______________________________________________________________________

1799. TRANSPORTATION AND WASHING ALLOWANCES FOR COAL

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:  25 USC 396; 25 USC 2101; 30 USC 181; 30 USC 351; 30 
USC 1001; 30 USC 1701; 31 USC 9701; 43 USC 1301; 43 USC 1331; 43 USC 
1801

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule is designed to improve MMS's administration of 
allowances and to provide incentives for payors to comply with the 
reporting requirements of the regulations. It will amend the current 
regulatory requirements for allowance forms submission, amend the 
allowance payback and late payment charges for forms that are not filed 
on time, retain the need for regulatory approval thresholds, and 
propose alternative approaches to administering allowances.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/07/95                    60 FR 40120
NPRM Comment Period End         10/06/95                    60 FR 40120
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Agency Contact: James W. Shaw, Associate Director for Royalty 
Management, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 
P.O.Box 25165, MS 3000, Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3058

RIN: 1010-AC00
_______________________________________________________________________

1800. VALUATION OF GAS PRODUCTION--FEDERAL LEASES

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; 25 USC 396; 25 USC 2101; 30 USC 181; 30 
USC 351; 30 USC 1001; 30 USC 1701; 31 USC 9701; 43 USC 1301; 43 USC 
1331; 43 USC 1801

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends regulations regarding the valuation of gas 
produced from Federal leases and agreements for arms-length and non 
arms-length contracts. Due to the variety of situations in producing 
and marketing gas products, MMS's purpose is to provide a valuation 
procedure that closely reflects market conditions and allows royalty to 
be based upon information readily available to the lessee. The 
procedure will minimize the administrative burden on industry and MMS.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Additional Information: This rule was developed using the negotiated 
rulemaking process which included representatives of MMS, States, 
industry, and other interested parties. Public meetings were held in 
accordance with notices published in the Federal Register.

Agency Contact: James W. Shaw, Associate Director for Royalty 
Management, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 
P.O. Box 25165, MS 3000, Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3058

RIN: 1010-AC02
_______________________________________________________________________

1801. UPDATING DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

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:  43 USC 1334

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 250.1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Minerals Management Service regulations 
by incorporating new editions of documents that have already been 
incorporated into the regulations by reference. The new editions will 
continue to ensure that lessees use the best available and safest 
technologies while operating on the Outer Continental Shelf.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/17/95                    60 FR 42819
NPRM Comment Period End         10/16/95                    60 FR 42819
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Mirabella, Chief, Engineering and Standards 
Branch, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 
Elden Street, Room 4700, Herndon, VA22070
Phone: 703 787-1600

RIN: 1010-AC03
_______________________________________________________________________

1802. FEES FOR LEASE ASSIGNMENTS AND PIPELINE RIGHTS OF WAY

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:  43 USC 1334; 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 250.160; 30 CFR 250.163; 30 CFR 256.64

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the requirements governing filing fees for 
pipeline right of way applications and assignments and lease transfers. 
By increasing the filing fees, MMS will recover the costs of processing 
these documents. The amendment also establishes that future changes in 
these filing fees will be indexed to the Consumer Price Index ``U.''

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/11/95                    60 FR 41034
NPRM Comment Period End         10/10/95                    60 FR 41034
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Mirabeella, Chief, Engineering and Standards 
Branch, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 
Elden Street, Room 4700, Herndon, VA 22070
Phone: 703 787-1600

RIN: 1010-AC04
_______________________________________________________________________

1803.  LEASE EXTENSIONS

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:  43 USC 4331 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will change the regulations governing extension of 
lease terms in response to current economic conditions, potential 
delays in scheduling of drilling activities, and the increased use of 
three-dimensional seismic to supplement drilling activity. The changes 
would give more flexibility to lessees.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: John Mirabella, Chief, Engineering and Standards 
Branch, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 
Elden Street, Room 4720, Herndon, VA 22070-4817
Phone: 703 787-1607

RIN: 1010-AC07
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1804. AMENDMENTS TO 30 CFR 250.67--HYDROGEN SULFIDE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1334

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 250.67

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise the requirements for warning systems, 
personnel protection, hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and sulphur dioxide (SO2) 
detection and monitoring. A recent equipment failure at an H2S gas 
facility resulted in the flaring of gas containing high concentrations 
of H2S, which resulted in the risk of exposure to high concentrations 
of H2S and the discharge of large volumes of SO2. As a result of this 
incident, the current regulations are being revised to adequately 
address the flaring of gas containing H2S. Since the revisions are 
extensive, the rule is being reproposed.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/15/90                    55 FR 33326
NPRM Comment Period End         10/15/90                    55 FR 33326
NPRM                            05/11/95                    60 FR 25178
NPRM Comment Period End         07/10/95
Final Action                    09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Mirabella, Chief, Engineering and Standards 
Branch, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, Mail 
Stop 4700, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 22070
Phone: 703 787-1607

RIN: 1010-AB50
_______________________________________________________________________

1805. CREDIT ADJUSTMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301 et seq; 25 USC 396 et seq; 25 USC 396a et 
seq; 25 USC 2101 et seq; 30 USC 181 et seq; 30 USC 351 et seq; 30 USC 
1001 et seq; 30 USC 1701 et seq; 31 USC 9701; 43 USC 1301 et seq; 43 
USC 1331 et seq; 43 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 218

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 10 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA), 
43 USC 1339, requires that a lessee or payor under an offshore lease 
submit a request to Minerals Management Service (MMS) for recoupment or 
refund of an overpayment (credit adjustment) within 2 years of the date 
of the original payment. However, current law does not provide for a 
time limitation on credit adjustments under onshore Federal or Indian 
leases similar to that provided in the OCSLA. This rule would add a new 
provision entitled ``Limitations on Credit Adjustments'' which would 
restrict credit adjustments without prior authorization to payments due 
within 5 years before the date of the adjustments. The rule provides 
that MMS could authorize credit adjustments with respect to payments 
made more than 5 years but less than 10 years before the date of the 
adjustments. However, credit adjustments with respect to any payment 
made more than 10 years before the date of the adjustment would be 
prohibited.
The Debt Collection Act of 1982 (DCA), 31 USC 3716, allows Federal 
agencies to collect outstanding claims by administrative offset. The 
DCA instructs each agency to prescribe regulations before collecting a 
claim by administrative offset, of royalties, interest, or other 
amounts due under Federal and Indian oil, gas, and other mineral 
leases.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/17/93                    58 FR 43588
NPRM Comment Period End         11/01/93                    58 FR 50301
Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rule now includes the material formerly 
contained in RIN 1010-AB74.

Agency Contact: James W. Shaw, Associate Director for Royalty 
Management, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 
P.O. Box 25165, MS 3000, Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3058

RIN: 1010-AB73
_______________________________________________________________________

1806. RESPONSE PLANS FOR FACILITIES SEAWARD OF THE COASTLINE

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:  33 USC 1321; EO 12777

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, August 18, 1992.

Abstract: Regulations are being developed to implement the authority of 
Minerals Management Service (MMS) under the Federal Water Pollution 
Control Act (FWPCA) as amended by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. These 
regulations will address oil spill prevention and response in State 
submerged lands as well as in the Outer Continental Shelf. A 
nonregulatory alternative will not meet the mandate of the FWPCA as 
amended. The expected costs will depend on the extent to which existing 
practices in State and Federal waters meet the new mandated 
requirements. The expected benefits will be an assurance that oil spill 
prevention and response capability are being addressed on all 
facilities in both State and Federal waters.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/12/92                    57 FR 36032
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/28/92
Interim Final Rule              02/08/93                     58 FR 7489
NPRM                            01/13/95                     60 FR 3177
NPRM Comment Period End         03/14/95
Comment Period Extended to 5/15/
95                              03/14/95                    60 FR 13652
Final Action                    12/15/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Mirabella, Chief, Engineering and Standards 
Branch, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, Mail 
Stop 4700, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 22070
Phone: 703 787-1607

RIN: 1010-AB81
_______________________________________________________________________

1807. FLARING OR VENTING GAS AND BURNING LIQUID HYDROCARBONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1334(j)

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 250.175

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: MMS regulations do not now address burning of liquid 
hydrocarbons. When the rules were written, liquid hydrocarbons were not 
burned and there was no need to address the subject. Economic changes, 
coupled with an increase in well test times and distances from shore, 
have caused some operators to ask to burn liquid hydrocarbons. 
Currently, MMS is citing its mandate to conserve resources to restrict 
this practice. However, to have clear regulatory backing for this 
policy, MMS is planning to issue a proposed rulemaking. This proposed 
rule will give the public the opportunity to comment on the proposed 
restrictions on burning liquid hydrocarbons.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/17/95                     60 FR 9312
NPRM Comment Period End         04/18/95
Final Action                    01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Buffington, Petroleum Engineer, Department of 
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, Room 4700, 381 Elden Street, 
Herndon, VA 22070-4817
Phone: 703 787-1147

RIN: 1010-AB96
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions
Minerals Management Service (MMS)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1808. PAYOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 396 et seq; 25 USC 396a et seq; 25 USC 2101 et 
seq; 30 USC 181 et seq; 30 USC 351 et seq; 30 USC 1001 et seq; 30 USC 
1701 et seq; 31 USC 9701; 43 USC 1301 et seq; 43 USC 1331 et seq; 43 
USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 211

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Responsibilities of Minerals Management Service include the 
collection of royalties, bonuses, rentals, and related revenues from 
Federal and Indian mineral leases. These monies are, for the most part, 
collected from the current designated payor on the lease. However, if 
MMS is unable to collect from the current payor, it must pursue 
collections from a prior payor(s), the lessee, or an assignee of the 
lease. Existing regulations are unclear as to the responsibilities and 
liabilities of the parties involved. Therefore, MMS is proposing to 
amend its regulations to clarify payor, lessee, and assignee 
requirements and responsibilities.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/13/94                    59 FR 17504
NPRM                            06/09/95                    60 FR 30492
Comment Period Extended to 1/8/
96                              08/30/95                    60 FR 45112


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James W. Shaw, Associate Director for Royalty 
Management, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 
P.O. Box 25165, MS 3000, Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3058

RIN: 1010-AB45
_______________________________________________________________________

1809. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING PRODUCTION PLATFORMS AND 
PIPELINES

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:  43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The development of this rule resulted from the recommendation 
of a task force that examined many contributing causes to recent fatal 
accidents in the North Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. The task force 
identified areas where changes in regulations should be considered. 
This action considers changes to the regulations concerning better 
communication among personnel, protection of pipeline risers, safe fuel 
storage, and requirements of shutdown valves on depositing pipelines.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/23/90                    55 FR 29860
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/21/90
NPRM                            05/16/94                    59 FR 25377
NPRM Comment Period End         07/15/94


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Mirabella, Chief, Engineering and Standards 
Branch, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, Mail 
Stop 4700, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 22070
Phone: 703 787-1607

RIN: 1010-AB52
_______________________________________________________________________

1810. VALUATION OF OIL AND GAS FROM INDIAN LEASES

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 et seq; 25 USC 396 et seq; 25 USC 396a et 
seq; 25 USC 2101 et seq; 30 USC 181 et seq; 30 USC 351 et seq; 30 USC 
1001 et seq; 30 USC 1701 et seq; 31 USC 9701; 43 USC 1301 et seq; 43 
USC 1331 et seq; 43 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule will amend the regulations governing the valuation 
of gas produced from Indian leases. The primary purpose of these 
amendments is to ensure that Indian mineral lessors receive maximum 
revenues from mineral resources on their land consistent with the 
Department's trust responsibility and lease terms.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/04/94                    59 FR 39712
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/03/94


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rule is being developed using the 
negotiated rulemaking process which will include representatives of 
MMS, Indian tribes, States, and industry. Notice of public meetings 
will be published in the Federal Register.

Agency Contact: James W. Shaw, Associate Director for Royalty 
Management, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 
P.O. Box 25165, MS 3000, Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3058

RIN: 1010-AB57
_______________________________________________________________________

1811. GAS MEASUREMENT AND COMMINGLING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1334; 30 USC 1711

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 250.181; 30 CFR 250.182; 30 CFR 250.184

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend and update regulations applicable to 
gas measurement, add a provision to an existing regulation that would 
clarify conditions under which surface commingling of gas would be 
approved, and add a new section to require measurement or estimation of 
gas volumes used on the leases or otherwise not saved for sale.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: John Mirabella, Chief, Engineering and Standards 
Branch, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, Room 
4700, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 22070-4817
Phone: 703 787-1607

RIN: 1010-AB97
_______________________________________________________________________

1812. ROYALTIES, RENTALS, BONUSES, AND OTHER MONIES

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:  25 USC 396; 25 USC 2101; 25 USC 181; 25 USC 351; 25 
USC 1701; 25 USC 9701; 25 USC 1301; 25 USC 1331; 25 USC 1801

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 218

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements changes in Treasury regulations that 
require agencies to use electronic collection and deposit of funds when 
cost effective, practical, and consistent with statutory authority. The 
rule will simplify industry's payments to MMS in compliance with the 
new Treasury requirements.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Agency Contact: James W. Shaw, Associate Director for Royalty 
Management, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 
P.O. Box 25165, MS 3000, Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3058

RIN: 1010-AC01
_______________________________________________________________________

1813. ALLOWANCES FOR TRANSPORTATION AND PROCESSING COSTS ASSOCIATED 
WITH GAS VALUATION

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; 25 USC 396; 25 USC 2101; 25 USC 181; 25 
USC 351; 25 USC 1001; 25 USC 1701; 25 USC 9701; 25 USC 1301; 25 USC 
1331; 25 USC 1801

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the regulations governing valuation for 
royalty purposes of gas produced from Federal and Indian leases. It 
primarily addresses allowances for transportation of gas. The 
amendments would clarify the methods by which gas royalties and 
deductions for gas transportation are calculated. The rule will also 
clarify changes required by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Order 
636 which has caused significant changes in the natural gas 
transportation industry.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Agency Contact: James W. Shaw, Associate Director for Royalty 
Management, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 
P.O. Box 25165, Room 3000, Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3058

RIN: 1010-AC06
_______________________________________________________________________

1814.  RELEASE OF THIRD PARTY PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301 et seq; 25 USC 396 et seq; 30 USC 181 et 
seq; 31 USC 9701; 43 USC 1301 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 243

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This revision will allow MMS to provide appellants with 
documents containing proprietary information upon which assessments are 
based and which third parties furnished to MMS. THis rule addresses 
only situations where MMS provides documents in administrative appeal. 
It does not address MMS providing any other type of document outside 
the administrative appeals process.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James W. Shaw, Associate Director for Royalty 
Management, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, PO 
Box 25165, Room 3000, Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3058

RIN: 1010-AC08
_______________________________________________________________________

1815.  VALUATION OF OIL FROM FEDERAL AND INDIAN MINERAL 
LEASES

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:  25 USC 396 et seq; 25 USC 2101 et seq; 30 USC 181 et 
seq; 30 USC 351 et seq; 30 USC 1701 et seq; 31 USC 9701; 43 USC 1301 et 
seq; 43 USC 1331 et seq; 43 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will improve oil valuation and reporting procedures 
to reflect current oil selling arrangements in the oil and gas 
industry.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Agency Contact: James W. Shaw, Associate Director for Royalty 
Management, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, PO 
Box 25165, Room 3000, Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3780

RIN: 1010-AC09
BILLING CODE 4310-MR-F
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1816. DEFINITION AND CRITERIA FOR VALID EXISTING RIGHTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 740; 30 CFR 745; 30 CFR 761; 30 CFR 772

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend the portions of the permanent program 
which address the circumstances which constitute valid existing rights 
to mine coal in areas where Congress has otherwise prohibited mining 
under section 522(e) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act 
of 1977. This revision is in response to a court decision in round III 
of the litigation on OSM's permanent program regulations.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/18/91                    56 FR 33152
NPRM Comment Period End         09/16/91
Reproposal Anticipated          01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Dennis Rice, Rules and Legislation Staff, Department of 
the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 
1951 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2829

RIN: 1029-AB42
_______________________________________________________________________

1817. BASIS FOR COAL WEIGHT DETERMINATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 870

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Some processors purchase raw coal from operators on an 
estimated clean coal basis. The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation 
and Enforcement's rules require reclamation fee payment on the actual 
gross weight of the clean or raw coal at the time of sale, transfer or 
use. Records required to document the basis of a coal sale are not 
clearly defined. Legislative changes provide OSM the authority to audit 
coal preparation plants, tipples and loading facilities. Records a 
person operating a coal preparation plant must maintain on coal 
purchases are not specified in regulation. A person operating a 
preparation plant is not liable for fee payment on coal sales that 
exceed purchases. This rule would allow an operator who sells coal to a 
processor, who actually cleans the coal, to pay fees on the same basis 
on which the operator is paid by the processor. The person who operates 
a coal preparation plant would be liable for reclamation fee payment on 
all coal sold that exceeds coal purchased. Records to be maintained to 
document the basis for coal sales would be defined in regulation.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/29/92                    57 FR 62116
NPRM Comment Period End         03/01/93
Comment Period Extended         01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jane R. Robinson, Program Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 
Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2738

RIN: 1029-AB68
_______________________________________________________________________

1818. COAL MOISTURE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 870

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule adds specific criteria an operator must use in 
determining an excess moisture allowance claimed under 30 CFR870.12. 
These criteria will codify technical guidance contained in AML Payer 
Letters issued since June 1988. The rule will identify acceptable 
methods and procedures for estimating total and inherent moisture 
contained in low rank coal. The criteria are based upon OSM experience 
and industry practices.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jane Robinson, Program Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 
Constitution Avenue NW., Room 225 MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2738

RIN: 1029-AB78
_______________________________________________________________________

1819. PROHIBITIONS UNDER SECTION 522(E) OF SMCRA

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 761

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will clarify the applicability of section 522 (e) 
of SMCRA to subsidence resulting from underground coal mining. Section 
522 (e) prohibits surface coal mining operations in certain areas 
designated by Congress, subject to existing rights.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy Broderick, Office of Title V Policy, Department 
of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 
1951 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2564

RIN: 1029-AB82
_______________________________________________________________________

1820.  INDIAN LANDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 200; 30 CFR 700

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend regulations to allow OSM to contract to 
the Navajo and Hopi Tribes certain functions relating to permitting, 
mine plan review, bonding, and other functions authorized by the Indian 
land provisions of SMCRA. The rule is being proposed pursuant to a 
settlement agreement.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Andrew DeVito, Rules and Legislation Staff, Department 
of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 
1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2617

RIN: 1029-AB83
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1821. APPLICANT/VIOLATOR SYSTEM PERMIT INFORMATION

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:  30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 701; 30 CFR 773; 30 CFR 774; 30 CFR 778; 30 CFR 
843

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement 
proposes to establish new regulations and amend existing provisions to 
clarify the role of the Applicant/Violator System (AVS) in the permit 
application process; amend the definitions of ownership and control and 
of transfer, assignment or sale of permit right; establish procedures 
for successor in interest; revise requirements for information to be 
submitted as part of the permit application process; and eliminate 
certain civil penalties as a basis for a permit block for owners and 
controllers of violators.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/28/93                    58 FR 34652
NPRM Comment Period End         10/12/93
Final Action                    02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Stephen Sheffield, Chief, Applicant/Violator System, 
Office, Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining 
Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Room 7424 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4655

RIN: 1029-AB62
_______________________________________________________________________

1822. COAL REMINING

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:  30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 701; 30 CFR 773; 30 CFR 785; 30 CFR 816; 30 CFR 
817

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These rules will enable permittee operations which encounter 
an unanticipated event resulting in a violation to obtain new permits. 
The authority for this would exist from October 24, 1992, through 
September 30, 2004. The rules will also shorten the period of liability 
for revegetation from 5 years to 2 in the east and midwest and from 10 
years to 5 in the arid west for remining sites. The rules will ensure 
that remining sites do not lose their abandoned mine land eligibility. 
The rules are required to implement section 2503 of the Energy Policy 
Act of 1992.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/02/94                    59 FR 28744
NPRM Comment Period End         08/01/94
Final Action                    01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Doug Growitz, Hydrologist, Department of the Interior, 
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 Constitution 
Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2561

RIN: 1029-AB74
_______________________________________________________________________

1823. NOTIFICATION AND PERMIT PROCESSING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 1201

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 773

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would: (1) require that written findings be 
provided to all parties in an informal conference held during the 
permitting process regardless of the decision of the Regulatory 
Authority and (2) increase the protection afforded private landowners 
with property within the permit area of approved mining and reclamation 
permits. Preliminary information indicates that the rule may increase 
the costs of operations to the coal industry in certain states while 
protecting the property values of private homeowners.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/26/94                    59 FR 53884
NPRM Comment Period End         02/27/95                    59 FR 66287
Final Action                    01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Scott Boyce, Environmental Protection Specialist, 
Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and 
Enforcement, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2971

RIN: 1029-AB80
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1824. ABANDONED COAL REFUSE SITES

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:  30 USC 1201

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 785; 30 CFR 829; 30 CFR 830; 30 CFR 845; 30 CFR 
870

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, October 24, 1993.

Abstract: OSM will propose new regulations governing permitting and 
performance standards for on-site processing of abandoned coal refuse 
piles and operations for removal of abandoned coal refuse piles. The 
rules are required to implement Section 2503(e) of the Energy Policy 
Act of 1992.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Camille Sellers, Program Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2714

RIN: 1029-AB70
_______________________________________________________________________

1825. DEFINITION OF COAL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 700.5; 30 CFR 870

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would define coal to mean combustible carbonaceous 
rock composed principally of consolidated and chemically altered plant 
remains. The rule would place all definitions related to coal in 30 CFR 
700.5 and use the American Society for Testing and Materials ranking 
system to define different ranks of coal.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/07/93                    58 FR 52374
NPRM Comment Period End         01/07/94


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Doug Growitz, Hydrologist, Department of the Interior, 
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 Constitution 
Avenue NW., Room 640 NC, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2561

RIN: 1029-AB75
_______________________________________________________________________

1826. AFFECTED AREA (HAUL ROADS)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 701

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The term ``affected area'' as defined in 30 CFR 701.5 
excludes public roads, if, among other things, there is substantial 
public use. The rule was remanded by the Federal District Court because 
the definition excluded too broad a class of public roads. Suspension 
of that rule has caused confusion and left state regulatory authorities 
and OSM with imperfect guidance in a difficult area. Consistent with 
the Federal District Court ruling this rule will provide clarification 
and nationwide consistency concerning the extent to which public roads 
must be included in the affected area. There would be some increased 
costs to regulatory authorities and the coal industry since certain 
public roads that are not now regulated will need to be incorporated 
into the affected area of existing permits.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dan Stocker, Office of Title V Policy, Department of 
the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 
1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2802

RIN: 1029-AB76
_______________________________________________________________________

1827. CONTEMPORANEOUS RECLAMATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 816; 30 CFR 780; 30 CFR 773

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend regulations to ensure that coal mine 
operators reclaim their operations in a contemporaneous manner using 
site-based contemporaneous standards.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dennis Hunter, Office of Technology Development, 
Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and 
Enforcement, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 343-1504

RIN: 1029-AB79
BILLING CODE 4310-05-F
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Reclamation (RB)
  
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1828. REVENUES MANAGEMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 553; 43 USC 373; 43 USC 391; 43 USC 392; 40 USC 
491; 43 USC 498; 43 USC 501

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 403

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will define requirements for the crediting/
disposition of revenues. The rule notifies water districts of a review 
of legislation, repayment contracts, and amendments, and of current 
Bureau practice relating to collection and crediting/disposition. The 
rule also states that inappropriate direct crediting of revenues was 
discontinued effective January 1, 1994. Since the Bureau does not have 
the option to dispose of revenues other than as required by law, the 
intent of this review is to ensure that revenue crediting follows the 
requirements of law.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/12/94                    59 FR 46801
NPRM Comment Period End         01/13/95                    59 FR 58808
Final Action                    01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alonzo D. Knapp, Manager, Reclamation Law, Contracts, 
and Repayment Office, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Reclamation, P.O. Box 25007, Denver, CO 80225-0007
Phone: 303 236-1061

RIN: 1006-AA30
_______________________________________________________________________

1829. ACREAGE LIMITATION AND WATER CONSERVATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 5 USC 553; 16 USC 590z-11; 16 USC 590y et 
seq; 5 USC 553; 43 USC 390-544

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 426; 43 CFR 427

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, March 10, 1995. Final, Judicial, 
November 15, 1995.
Deadlines were established in a contract settlement contract. On the 
basis of this contract, the Federal District Court vacated its previous 
order on this rulemaking.

Abstract: A lawsuit settlement contract, signed in September 1993, 
requires the Bureau of Reclamation to propose new regulations 
implementing the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 on a westwide basis. 
The contract also requires the Bureau to prepare and EIS considering 
the impact of the proposed regulation and alternatives. The contract 
specifies that the proposed rules and draft EIS be published by 
December 1, 1994, and the final rules and EIS be published by August 1, 
1995. These dates have been extended by the litigants to March 10, 
1995, and November 15, 1995.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/06/93                    58 FR 64336
NPRM                            06/26/95                    60 FR 16922
Final Action                    01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Rusty Schuster, Westwide Settlement Manager, Department 
of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, P.O. Box 25007, Mail Code D-
5010, Denver, CO 80225-0007
Phone: 303 236-9336

RIN: 1006-AA32
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions
Bureau of Reclamation (RB)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1830. REGULATIONS FOR ADMINISTERING ENTITLEMENTS TO COLORADO RIVER 
WATER IN THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER BASIN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  43 USC 617; 43 USC 391; 43 USC 485; 43 USC 390

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 415

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Colorado River water has been apportioned for consumptive use 
among water users with valid water rights within the States of Arizona, 
California, and Nevada. This rule would amend current rules for 
apportioning water from the lower Colorado River basin. The principal 
data analyzed prior to writing the rule were the records of diversions, 
return flow, and consumptive use of Colorado River water. Reclamation 
is obligated to prepare and maintain records of this information 
pursuant to a 1964 decree by the U.S. Supreme Court in Arizona v. 
California. Reclamation determined what information is necessary and 
obtained approval from Office of Management and Budget for the 
collection of this information. Reclamation also reviewed each lower 
basin State's water use and projected future use and concluded that a 
failure by the United States to take action to eliminate diversion of 
water by illegal diverters would harm legal entitlement holders. Thus, 
the initial purpose of the rule was to establish a method to eliminate 
illegal diversion of Colorado River water.
The Lower Colorado Region began compiling a mailing list of known and 
potentially interested parties when the rule was in preliminary draft 
stage. The draft rule has been distributed to water users and all then-
known and potentially interested parties on three occasions: May 1991, 
December 1992, and May 1994. The region held a series of public 
meetings at nine locations in Arizona, Nevada, and California from June 
14-30, 1994. Advance notice of the meetings was sent to all known and 
potentially interested parties. The list of parties includes both 
traditional and nontraditional constituents. These meetings were held 
to tell the public why the rule is needed, summarize the major 
provisions, and explain how they would be able to review and comment on 
it when the rulemaking process advances to the stage of a proposed 
rule.
Reclamation will expand the outreach program during the public comment 
period that may be extended to 6 months. A series of public hearings on 
the rule will be held during the public comment period and Reclamation 
will meet with interested water districts, cities, other water users, 
or public interest groups.
As a result of the outreach, Reclamation has broadened its perspective 
to take other interests into consideration. For example, Reclamation 
has agreed to do a programmatic environmental impact statement, rather 
than a less extensive environmental assessment, on the effect of the 
draft rule. Portions of the draft rule, such as criteria for water 
conservation plans, will be reviewed and may be revised to accommodate 
specific needs of water users. Provisions such as nonuse of 
entitlements and the leasing, marketing and banking of saved water are 
being revaluated based on comments from the lower basin States, water 
users, and environmental interests.
Reclamation is committed to fulfilling the Secretary's obligations as 
water master of the lower Colorado River but will keep a flexible 
approach in the rulemaking process and seek to obtain a consensus among 
the lower basin States to the extent possible.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/22/91                    56 FR 16291


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Dale Ensminger, Repayment Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, P.O. Box 61470, Attn: LC-4443, Boulder 
City, NV 89006-1470
Phone: 702 293-8659

RIN: 1006-AA24
_______________________________________________________________________

1831. CENTRAL VALLEY PROJECT OF CALIFORNIA--PURPOSES, USES, AND 
ALLOCATION OF WATER SUPPLIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 551; 5 USC 553

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 432; 50 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule will address water for fish and wildlife, water 
conservation standards, water transfers, land retirement, tiered 
pricing, renewal of long-term contracts, and implementation of the 
restoration fund created by the Central Valley Improvement Act. This 
rule is being developed jointly by the Bureau of Reclamation and the 
Fish and Wildlife Service.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/02/94                    59 FR 39316
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/01/95                    59 FR 67265


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Frank Dimick, Assistant Regional Director, Department 
of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, 
CA 95825-1898
Phone: 916 979-2204

RIN: 1006-AA34
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Completed Actions
Bureau of Reclamation (RB)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1832. ACREAGE LIMITATION ADMINISTRATIVE FEES

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 426

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/23/95                    60 FR 10030
Final Action Effective          03/27/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alonzo Knapp
Phone: 303 236-1061

RIN: 1006-AA33
_______________________________________________________________________

1833. AUTHORIZED USE OF RECLAMATION PROJECT WATER

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 425

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/23/95

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Curtis Brown
Phone: 303 236-3289

RIN: 1006-AA35
BILLING CODE 4310-09-F
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1834. SALES OF FOREST PRODUCTS; GENERAL--PREPARATION FOR SALE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 617

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 5400; 43 CFR 5420

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will implement the Forest Resources Conservation 
and Shortage Relief Act of 1990 by prohibiting the export of 
unprocessed timber from western Federal timber lands and direct and 
indirect substitution for such timber.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bob Bierer, Forester, Department of the Interior, 
Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7757

RIN: 1004-AB34
_______________________________________________________________________

1835. MANAGEMENT OF DESIGNATED WILDERNESS AREA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1701 et seq; 16 USC 1131 et seq

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 8560

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend the existing regulations to remove 
obsolete provisions, clarify and simplify the regulations, and add 
provisions on access to inholdings, rights-of-way, use of mechanized 
equipment by certain individuals, access by Native Americans.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rob Hellie, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land 
Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 653-9183

RIN: 1004-AB69
_______________________________________________________________________

1836. SALES--FEDERAL LAND POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1701; 43 USC 1713

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2710

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend 43 CFR part 2710 to provide for improved 
administration of sales of public land under the Federal Land Policy 
and Management Act.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jim Paugh, Realty Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 2515 Warren Ave., P.O. Box 1828, 
Cheyenne, WY 82003
Phone: 307 775-6306

RIN: 1004-AB77
_______________________________________________________________________

1837. ONSHORE OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS

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:  30 USC 181 et seq; 30 USC 351 to 359; 30 USC 301 to 
306; 25 USC 396 et seq; 43 USC 1457; 30 USC 1701 et seq; 25 USC 2102 et 
seq

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3160

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will clarify the responsibilities of the Bureau of 
Land Management for lands administered by the Forest Service under the 
Federal Onshore Oil and Gas Leasing Reform Act of 1987, providing the 
BLM is responsible only for Applications for Permit to Drill, related 
subsurface impacts, and related appeals.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Erick Kaarlela, Leader, Compliance Team, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-0340

RIN: 1004-AC09
_______________________________________________________________________

1838. TRAMROADS AND LOGGING ROADS

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:  43 USC 1732; 43 USC 1733; 43 USC 1740; 43 USC 1761 to 
1771; 43 USC 1181a to 1181b

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2810

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule will amend the regulations implementing title V of 
the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 with respect to 
tramroads and logging roads over the Oregon and California Railroad 
lands and Coos Bay Wagon Road lands. It will reflect current 
administrative requirements, facilitate environmental protection, and 
provide standards for recreational use.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: John Styduhar, Realty Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, BLM Oregon State Office, P.O. Box 
2965, 1300 N.E. 44th, Portland, OR 97208-2965
Phone: 503 952-6454

RIN: 1004-AC24
_______________________________________________________________________

1839. COALBED METHANE DEVELOPMENT

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:  42 USC 13368

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3170

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 24, 1995.

Abstract: The rule will implement section 1339 of the Energy Policy Act 
of 1992. It will prevent conflicts in ownership of coalbed methane from 
impeding development of that resource by requiring pooling of 
development and payment of the proceeds into an escrow account until 
the ownership issue is resolved by a State entity of competent 
Jurisdiction. The rule will also allow States to avoid the Federal 
regulations by promulgating their own regulations that substantially 
comply with Federal requirements.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/15/95                    60 FR 47920
NPRM Comment Period End         11/14/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: David R. Stewart, Assistant Deputy State Director for 
Mineral Resources, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land 
Management, BLM Eastern States, 7450 Boston Boulevard, Springfield, VA 
22153
Phone: 703 440-1728

RIN: 1004-AC27
_______________________________________________________________________

1840. LAW ENFORCEMENT--CRIMINAL

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.

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1701 et seq; 16 USC 668(a); 16 USC 670; 16 USC 
707; 16 USC 1538(a); 16 USC 1540; 16 USC 3370(d)

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 9260

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will update and combine into one subpart the law 
enforcement regulations of several different programs of the Bureau of 
Land Management.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dennis McLane, Chief Ranger, Division of Law 
Enforcement and Resource, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land 
Management, 3905 Vista Avenue, Boise, ID 83705
Phone: 208 387-5127

RIN: 1004-AC30
_______________________________________________________________________

1841.  VISITOR SERVICES

Priority:  Other

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 8360

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will remove these regulations, which will be 
replaced by revised part 9260--Consolidated Prohibited Acts.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ian Senio, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Regulatory Management Team (420), 
1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4256
Fax: 202 208-3800
Email: Internet !WO[email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC42
_______________________________________________________________________

1842.  MANAGEMENT AREAS; DESIGNATED NATIONAL AREA

Priority:  Other

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 8350

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will remove obsolete material, move portions to 
part 9260--Consolidate Prohibited Acts, and simplify the remainder and 
convert it to Plain English.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Annetta Cheek, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Regulatory Management Team (420), 
Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4256
Fax: 202 208-3800
Email: Internet !WO[email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC43
_______________________________________________________________________

1843.  FIRE MANAGEMENT

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:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 9210

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will move prohibited acts provisions to part 9260--
Consolidated Prohibited Acts.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Annetta Cheek, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Regulatory Management Team (420)
Phone: 202 208-4256
Fax: 202 208-3800
Email: Internet !WO[email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC44
_______________________________________________________________________

1844.  NATURAL HISTORY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT; PROCEDURES

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:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 8200

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will put these regulations into Plain English, move 
portions to non-regulatory policy, and remove prohibited acts to part 
9260--Consolidated Prohibited Acts.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ian Senio, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Regulatory Management Team (420), 
1849 C Street NW.
Phone: 202 208-4256
Fax: 202 208-3800
Email: Internet !WO[email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC45
_______________________________________________________________________

1845.  TRESPASS

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:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 9230

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will move prohibited acts provisions to part 9260--
Consolidated Prohibited Acts.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ian Senio, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Regulatory Management Team (420), 
1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 028-4256
Fax: 202 208-3800
Email: Internet !WO[email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC46
_______________________________________________________________________

1846.  PUBLIC LAND ORDERS

Priority:  Other

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR app

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will remove the Appendix listing all public land 
orders. This seldom-used list can be found in past issues of the Code 
of Federal Regulations and supplemented by annual indexes of the 
Federal Register.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Edna Taylor, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Regulatory Management Team (420), 
1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 028-4256
Fax: 202 208-3800
Email: Internet !WO[email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC47
_______________________________________________________________________

1847.  MANAGEMENT OF SOLID MINERALS OTHER THAN COAL

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:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3500

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will remove repetitive introductory material and 
combine the common provisions of the series of regulations of leasing 
of specific non-coal minerals.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Edna Taylor, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Regulatory Management Team (420), 
1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4256
Fax: 202 208-3800
Email: Internet !WO[email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC49
_______________________________________________________________________

1848.  RECREATION MANAGEMENT; PROCEDURES; GENERAL

Priority:  Other

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 8300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will remove this part, which is merely another 
policy provision on recreation, and which will be handled through 
policy statements.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Edna Taylor, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Regulatory Management Team (420), 
Bureau of Land Managementa, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4256
Fax: 202 208-3800
Email: Internet !WO[email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC50
_______________________________________________________________________

1849.  RECREATION PROGRAMS

Priority:  Other

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 8000

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will remove this part, which is merely a policy 
provision on recreation, and which will be handled through policy 
statements.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Edna Taylor, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Regulatory Management Team (420), 
1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 028-4256
Fax: 202 028-3800
Email: Internet !WO[email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC51
_______________________________________________________________________

1850.  VISUAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Priority:  Other

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 8400

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will remove this part, which consists solely of a 
heading with no regulatory content.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Edna Taylor, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Regulatory Management Team (420), 
1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4256
Fax: 202 028-3800
Email: Internet !WO [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC52
_______________________________________________________________________

1851.  SPECIAL AREAS; STATE IRRIGATION DISTRICTS

Priority:  Other

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2780

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will remove the establishment and operation of 
State irrigation districts from the regulations and relocate necessary 
provisions in the BLM Manual.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ian Senio, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Regulatory Management Team (420), 
1849 C Street NW.
Phone: 202 208-4256
Fax: 202 208-3800
Email: Internet !WO[email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC53
_______________________________________________________________________

1852.  OIL AND GAS LEASING; FEES, RENTALS, AND ROYALTY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will adjust royalty requirements to encourage 
production of economically marginal fluid minerals.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Erick Kaarlela, Compliance Team Leader, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW.
Phone: 202 452-0340

RIN: 1004-AC54
_______________________________________________________________________

1853.  MINERALS MANAGEMENT

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:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3000

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will reinvent the introductory regulations of 
minerals management by possibly relocating certain definitions.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Chuck Hunt, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Regulatory Management Team (420), 
1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4256
Fax: 202 208-3800
Email: Internet !WO[email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC55
_______________________________________________________________________

1854.  DESERT LAND ENTRIES

Priority:  Other

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2520

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will transfer much of the regulation on entries of 
desert land to the BLM Manual if the underlying statute is not repealed 
as no longer practical.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Chuck Hunt, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Regulatory Management Team (420), 
1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 028-4256
Fax: 202 028-3800
Email: Internet !WO[email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC56
_______________________________________________________________________

1855.  ONSHORE OIL AND GAS GEOPHYSICAL EXPLORATION

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:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3150

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will add cost recovery provisions to the 
regulations on onshore geophysical exploration for oil and gas.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Chuck Hunt, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Regulatory Management Team (420), 
1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4256
Fax: 202 028-3800
Email: Internet !WO[email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC57
_______________________________________________________________________

1856.  STATE EXCHANGES; NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM EXCHANGES 
WILDLIFE REFUGE EXCHANGES; MISCELLANEOUS EXCHANGES

Priority:  Other

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2210; 43 CFR 2240; 43 CFR 2250; 43 CFR 2270

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will remove these subparts, which are merely cross-
references to the basic exchange regulations.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ted Hudson, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Regulatory Management Team (420), 
1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4256
Fax: 202 028-3800
Email: Internet !WO[email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC58
_______________________________________________________________________

1857.  BODIE BOWL, CALIFORNIA: SURFACE MANAGEMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  108 Stat. 4771 and 4509

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3826

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, April 30, 1995.

Abstract: This proposed rule would implement the provisions of title X 
of the Act of October 31, 1994, entitled the Bodie Protection Act of 
1994. This rule will protect an historic mining district by setting out 
procedures for operating mining claims and sites pursuant to ?

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Roger Haskins, Mining Law Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Regulatory Management Team (420), 
1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4256
Fax: 202 208-3800
Email: !W[email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC60
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1858. ONSHORE OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS; SPECIAL PROVISIONS; ONSHORE 
OIL AND GAS ORDER NO. 5--MEASUREMENT OF GAS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 181 et seq; 30 USC 351 to 359; 30 USC 301 to 
306; 25 USC 396 to 399; 43 USC 1457; 40 USC 471 et seq; 42 USC 4321; 42 
USC 6508; 30 USC 1701 et seq; 25 USC 2102

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3164.1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend Onshore Oil and Gas Order No. 5 on 
Measurement of Gas to provide clarifications of recordkeeping and 
orifice meter standards, and to provide for approval by the 
jurisdictional Bureau of Land Management State Office of gas 
measurement by electronic flow computers, using an orifice, that 
calculate volume using equations specified by the American Gas 
Association Committee Report No.3.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/06/94                      59 FR 718
NPRM Comment Period Extended    04/18/94                    59 FR 12570
NPRM Comment Period End         07/08/94                    59 FR 29407
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Erick Kaarlela, Leader, Compliance Team, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-0340

RIN: 1004-AB22
_______________________________________________________________________

1859. LEASES, PERMITS, AND EASEMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1732; 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2920

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend the existing regulations to provide for 
improved administration of Leases, Permits and Easements under the 
Federal Land Policy and Management Act.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/21/90                    55 FR 48810
NPRM Comment Period End         01/22/91                    55 FR 48810
Second NPRM                     02/09/95                     60 FR 7878
Second NPRM Comment Period End  04/10/95                     60 FR 7878
Final Action                    01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rule is being reproposed in part. Complete 
final rule will be published upon consideration of public comments on 
partially reproposed rule.

Agency Contact: Vanessa Engle, Realty Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-7776

RIN: 1004-AB51
_______________________________________________________________________

1860. PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF MINERALS RESOURCES INFORMATION

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 552

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3000

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will remove conflicts between existing mineral 
regulations relating to public availability of mineral resources 
information and the Freedom of Information Act. The rule will also 
remove discrepancies among the various mineral regulations regarding 
public release of information.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/31/91                    56 FR 24767
NPRM Comment Period End         07/31/91                    56 FR 24767
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marilyn Legnini, FOIA Coordinator, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-5001

RIN: 1004-AB55
_______________________________________________________________________

1861. ADMINISTRATION OF RIGHTS-OF-WAY

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1761 to 1771

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2803

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule will establish a schedule for fair market rental for 
communication use rights-of-way under the Federal Land Policy and 
Management Act. The schedule will help reduce administrative costs 
related to appraisals and protests and appeals.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/12/94                    59 FR 35596
NPRM Comment Period End         09/12/94                    59 FR 35596
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Cavanaugh, Realty Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-7780

RIN: 1004-AC12
_______________________________________________________________________

1862. LOGICAL MINING UNITS: GENERAL; LMU APPLICATION PROCEDURES; 
LMU APPROVAL CRITERIA; LMU DILIGENCE; ADMINISTRATION OF LMU OPERATIONS

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.

Legal Authority:  30 USC 201 et seq

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3400

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule will amend the regulations dealing with coal logical 
mining units (LMUs) to improve procedures for review of applications 
and administration of operations. The rule will place a greater 
emphasis on stewardship of the Federal coal resources and will be 
designed to ensure that coal resources are developed in a legal, 
efficient, economical and orderly manner with due regard for the 
conservation of coal reserves and other resources within the concept of 
ecosystem management. The rule will resolve the question whether LMU 
diligent development requirements can be substituted for statutory 
lease-specific diligent development requirements.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/28/94                    59 FR 66874
NPRM Comment Period End         02/27/95                    59 FR 66874
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Bill LeSage, Mining Engineer, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-0350

RIN: 1004-AC15
_______________________________________________________________________

1863. WAIVER, SUSPENSION, OR REDUCTION OF RENTAL, ROYALTY, OR 
MINIMUM ROYALTY

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.

Legal Authority:  30 USC 181 et seq; 30 USC 351 to 359; 30 USC 1701 et 
seq

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3103.4-1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will encourage the continuing operation of wells 
that produce heavy oil by providing a system by which the operators of 
such wells may qualify for a royalty rate reduction.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/30/95                    60 FR 16424
NPRM Comment Period End         07/17/95                    60 FR 31663
Final Action                    02/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dr. John Bebout, Senior Geologist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-0340

RIN: 1004-AC26
_______________________________________________________________________

1864. ONSHORE OIL AND GAS ORDER NO. 8, WELL WORKOVERS, COMPLETIONS, 
AND ABANDONMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 189; 30 USC 359; 30 USC 301; 25 USC 396

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3160

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will establish Order No. 8 to set forth the minimum 
performance standards when conducting completion, workover, or 
abandonment operations on oil and gas wells on Federal and Indian 
(except Osage) lands.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/06/91                    56 FR 20568
NPRM Comment Period End         07/26/91                    56 FR 20568
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Erick Kaarlela, Leader, Compliance Team, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-0340

RIN: 1004-AC33
_______________________________________________________________________

1865. FIRE MANAGEMENT

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:  43 USC 315a et seq; 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 9240

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will make emergency rehabilitation project 
decisions exempt from administrative appeal to minimize unnecessary 
delay in repairing damage caused by fire and other natural disasters, 
and avoiding erosion and other adverse impacts on public lands 
resulting from natural disasters.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Dr. Robert Clark, State Fire Management Officer 
(Idaho), Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 3380 
Americana Terrace, Boise, Idaho 83706-2544
Phone: 208 384-3090

RIN: 1004-AC36
_______________________________________________________________________

1866. COAL MANAGEMENT

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.

Legal Authority:  30 USC 181 et seq

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3400

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend the exploration and mining operations 
regulations, as well as other operations-related regulations, to 
streamline them and to have them reflect current policy and standard 
industry operating practices relating to Federal coal.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/12/91                    56 FR 32002
NPRM Comment Period End         10/10/91                    56 FR 32002
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bill LeSage, Mining Engineer, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-0350

RIN: 1004-AC37
_______________________________________________________________________

1867. PUBLIC LAW 167; ACT OF JULY 23, 1955 (MINING CLAIM USE AND 
OCCUPANCY)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 22 et seq; 30 USC 612; 43 USC 1701 et seq

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3710

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will enumerate the restrictions on use and 
occupancy of unpatented mining claims and mill sites on public lands.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/11/92                    57 FR 41846
NPRM Comment Period End         11/10/92                    57 FR 41846
Final Action                    11/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Richard Deery, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-0350

RIN: 1004-AC39
_______________________________________________________________________

1868. MINING CLAIMS UNDER THE GENERAL MINING LAWS (BONDING)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 22 et seq; 43 USC 1201; 43 USC 1734; 43 USC 
1740; 43 USC 1744

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3809

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will require submission of financial guarantees for 
reclamation for all mining operations greater than casual use, create 
additional financial instruments for this purpose, and require 
operators with a record of noncompliance to file plans of operations.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/11/91                    56 FR 31602
NPRM Comment Period End         09/09/91                    56 FR 31602
Final Action                    12/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard Deery, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-0350

RIN: 1004-AC40
_______________________________________________________________________

1869.  APPLICATION PROCEDURES: EXECUTION AND FILING OF 
FORMS

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 1820; 43 CFR 1821

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule is an administrative final rule that will update 
the list of addresses of the State Offices of the Bureau of Land 
Management to reflect office relocations. The rule will be published 
from time to time as necessary when offices move.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ted Hudson, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Regulatory Management Team (420), 
1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4256
Fax: 202 208-3800
Email: Internet !WO[email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC41
_______________________________________________________________________

1870.  PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF NATURAL VALUES

Priority:  Other

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 6220

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This administrative final rule will remove a relic paragraph 
with no regulatory content.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Edna Taylor, Management Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Regulatory Management Team (420), 
1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4256
Fax: 202 208-3800
Email: Internet !WO[email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC48
_______________________________________________________________________

1871.  DISPOSAL OF RESERVED MINERALS UNDER THE STOCK 
RAISING HOMESTEAD ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  43 USC 299

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3814

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 13, 1993.

Abstract: This interim final rule will establish new procedures for 
mineral exploration and development under the General Mining Law of 
1872 on lands where the surface was patented under the Stock Raising 
Homestead Act of 1916 and the mineral estate remains reserved to the 
Federal Government.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Roger Haskins, Mining Law Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Regulatory Management Team, 1849 C 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4256
Fax: 202 208-3800
Email: !W[email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC59
_______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Completed Actions
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1872. SALES OF FOREST PRODUCTS; LAW ENFORCEMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 5460; 43 CFR 5510; 43 CFR 9230; 43 CFR 9260

Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/29/95                    60 FR 50448
Final Action Effective          10/30/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bob Bierer
Phone: 202 452-7757

RIN: 1004-AB97
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage
Office of the Secretary (OS)
  
_______________________________________________________________________
  
1873. TRANSPORTATION AND UTILITY SYSTEMS IN AND ACROSS, AND ACCESS 
INTO, CONSERVATION SYSTEM UNITS IN ALASKA

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.

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 668dd et seq; 16 USC 3101 
et seq; 43 USC 1201

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 36

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, April 30, 1995.

Abstract: This rule will revise regulations implementing the provisions 
of Title IX of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act 
(ANILCA). The regulations concern transportation and utility systems 
(TUS) in Alaska when any portion of the route of the TUS will be within 
any conservation system unit, national recreation area, or national 
conservation area. The regulations detail the procedures that must be 
followed to obtain Federal approval needed for a TUS. In addition, the 
regulations address special access, temporary access, and access to 
inholdings.

Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Russell Wilson, Paralegal, Department of the Interior, 
Office of the Secretary, Alaska Regional Office, 2525 Gambell Street, 
Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 257-2641

RIN: 1093-AA07
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