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



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Part IV



Department of Commerce



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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                                           


  



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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Office of the Secretary

13 CFR Ch. III

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

37 CFR Chs. I, IV, and V

48 CFR Ch. 13

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

April 1996 Semiannual Agenda of Regulations

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Commerce.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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

    The Department's April 1996 regulatory agenda includes 
regulatory activities that are expected to be conducted during the 
period April 1, 1996, through March 30, 1997. However, at the time 
the agenda was prepared, the Department was operating under a 
Continuing Resolution, and it is unknown what programs and/or 
timetables will be affected by budgetary issues.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

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

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E.O. 12866 requires agencies to publish an 
agenda of those regulations that are under consideration pursuant to 
this order. By memorandum of January 2, 1996, the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) issued guidelines and procedures for the preparation 
and publication of the April 1996 Unified Agenda of Federal 
Regulations. The Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 602(a), requires 
agencies to publish, in April and October of each year, a regulatory 
flexibility agenda which contains a brief description of the subject 
area of any rule which is likely to have a significant economic impact 
on a substantial number of small entities.

Reinventing Government

    As part of the President's Regulatory Reform Initiative, the 
President directed agencies to conduct a page-by-page review of all 
regulations and eliminate or revise those that are outdated or 
otherwise in need of reform. The April 1996 agenda contains 
information on the Department's review of its regulations and 
identifies whether or not a current rulemaking is part of the 
Regulatory Reform and Reinventing Government effort. A number of 
regulations will be eliminated. Other regulations will be revised 
to reduce burden or duplication or to streamline the requirements.

Explanation of Information Contained in the Agenda

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

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

Explanation of Information Contained in NMFS Regulatory Entries

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

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

    The DOC April 1996 regulatory agenda follows.

Dated: March 27, 1996.

Kathleen Ambrose,

Deputy General Counsel.

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                                   Office of the Secretary--Long-Term Actions                                   
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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377         Contract Clauses and Solicitation Provisions for the Commerce Automated Solicitation                
            System................................................................................    0690-AA08 
378         Standards of Ethical Conduct--Department of Commerce Supplemental Regulations.........    0690-AA23 
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                                Bureau of Economic Analysis--Proposed Rule Stage                                
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379         Benchmark Survey of Selected Services Transactions With Unaffiliated Foreign Persons..    0691-AA27 
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                                 Bureau of Economic Analysis--Completed Actions                                 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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380         Annual Survey of Financial Services Transactions Between U.S. Financial Services                    
            Providers and Unaffiliated Foreign Persons............................................    0691-AA26 
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                                     Bureau of the Census--Long-Term Actions                                    
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381         Cutoff Dates for Recognition of Boundary Changes for the 2000 Decennial Census of                   
            Population and Housing................................................................    0607-AA18 
382         Changes to the Foreign Trade Statistical Regulations (FTSR) to Conform Requirements                 
            and Wording to the U.S. Customs Service Requirements for the Automated Export System                
            (AES).................................................................................    0607-AA19 
383         Changes to the Foreign Trade Statistical Regulations (FTSR) To Clarify the Definition               
            of Exporter...........................................................................    0607-AA20 
384         Changes to the Foreign Trade Statistical Regulations (FTSR) To Add a Requirement To                 
            Collect Information on Canadian Province of Origin for U.S. Imports From Canada.......    0607-AA21 
385         Changes to the Foreign Trade Statistical Regulations (FTSR) Requiring a Designator                  
            When the Export Shipment Is a Foreign Military Sale...................................    0607-AA22 
386         Changes to the Foreign Trade Statistical Regulations (FTSR) Requiring the Filing of                 
            Shipper's Export Declarations (SEDs) for Company-Owned Tools of Trade.................    0607-AA23 
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387         Simplification and Streamlining of Regulations of the Economic Development                          
            Administration........................................................................    0610-AA47 
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388         Uniform Administrative Requirement for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of                   
            Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofits and Commercial Organizations........    0605-AA09 
389         Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments.......................    0605-AA10 
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                             International Trade Administration--Proposed Rule Stage                            
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390         Antidumping Duties; Countervailing Duties.............................................    0625-AA45 
391         Changes in Procedures for Florence Agreement Program..................................    0625-AA47 
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392         Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Proceedings; Administrative Protective Order                    
            Procedures and Procedures for Imposing Sanctions for Violation of a Protective Order..    0625-AA43 
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                              International Trade Administration--Long-Term Actions                             
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393         Proposed Changes in Procedures for Insular Watch Program..............................    0625-AA46 
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394         Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS)......................................    0694-AA02 
395         Implementation of Chemical Weapons Convention.........................................    0694-AB06 
396         Changes to the Export Administrative Regulations To Implement the Guidelines and                    
            Information Sharing Provisions of the Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls for                  
            Conventional Arms and Dual-Use........................................................    0694-AB40 
397         Change the Commerce Control List to Revised Controls on Shotguns (Export Commerce                   
            Control Number ECCN 0A84C)............................................................    0694-AB42 
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                                Bureau of Export Administration--Final Rule Stage                               
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398         Revision of Foreign Boycott Provisions of Export Administration Regulations...........    0694-AA11 
399         Transfer of Dual-Use Items From U.S. Munitions List to the Commerce Control List......    0694-AA52 
400         Exports to Iran; Revision of Foreign Policy Controls..................................    0694-AA62 
401         Simplification of the Export Administration Regulations...............................    0694-AA67 
402         Implementation of the Cuba Democracy Act..............................................    0694-AA77 
403         Transfer of Certain Remote Sensing Satellites From the U.S. Munitions List to the CCL.    0694-AB09 
404         Clarification of Enhanced Proliferation Control Initiative (EPCI) ``Catch-All''                     
            Provision and Validated License Requirements..........................................    0694-AB10 
405         Revision to the EAR; Supplement No. 2 to Part 778.....................................    0694-AB12 
406         Revisions to the EAR: Establishment of a Standard Saving Clause.......................    0694-AB15 
407         Countries Eligible to Receive Supercomputers Under Special Licensing Procedures.......    0694-AB16 
408         Revisions to Licensing Policy for North Korea.........................................    0694-AB19 
409         Editorial Clarification and Corrections to the Export Administration Regulations;                   
            Removal of ECCN 1C65..................................................................    0694-AB23 
410         Proliferation Entity List.............................................................    0694-AB24 
411         Administration of State Log Exports Ban...............................................    0694-AB25 
412         Revision to the EAR: ELAIN Accepts Classification Request.............................    0694-AB26 
413         Libya: Expansion of Foreign Policy Controls...........................................    0694-AB28 
414         Revision to General License GCG (Shipments to Agencies of Cooperating Governments)....    0694-AB34 
415         Changes to the Commerce Control List to Accord With the Wassenaar Arrangement on                    
            Export Controls for Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies.............    0694-AB35 

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416         Computer Reform of Export Control; Establishment of General License G-CTP.............    0694-AB36 
417         Biological Warfare Experts Group Meeting Regulations..................................    0694-AB37 
418         Expansion of General License GFW; Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment...............    0694-AB38 
419         Export Regulation for Certain Exports of Business Equipment for Support to the Cuban                
            People................................................................................    0694-AB43 
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420         Chemical Weapons Convention Implementing Regulations (Enforcement)....................    0694-AB39 
421         Change the Commerce Control List To Revise Controls on Communication Intercepting                   
            Devices (Export Commerce Control Number ECCN 5A80D....................................    0694-AB41 
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                               Bureau of Export Administration--Completed Actions                               
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422         Effect of Imported Articles on the National Security..................................    0694-AB01 
423         Exports of Sample Shipments in Mixtures Containing Precursors and Intermediate                      
            Chemicals; Revisions to Australia Group Members.......................................    0694-AB05 
424         Foreign Policy Controls: Crime Control, Implements of Torture, and Arms Embargo                     
            Against Rwanda........................................................................    0694-AB08 
425         Revisions and Clarifications to Permissive Reexport and General License GLX...........    0694-AB17 
426         Renumbering of Export Control Classification Numbers..................................    0694-AB27 
427         Revision to the Commerce Control List: Items Controlled for Nuclear Nonproliferation                
            Reasons...............................................................................    0694-AB29 
428         Expansion of General License GLX......................................................    0694-AB30 
429         Exports to Iran: Imposition of Sanctions..............................................    0694-AB31 
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                         National Institute of Standards & Technology--Long-Term Actions                        
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430         Fastener Quality......................................................................    0693-AA90 
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                         National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Prerule Stage                         
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431         General Provisions for Domestic Fisheries--Standard Definitions.......................    0648-AG46 
432         Take of Marine Mammals by the U.S. Navy Incidental to Military Activities in the South              
            Atlantic of the United States.........................................................    0648-AG55 
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                      National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Proposed Rule Stage                      
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433         National Weather Service Modernization Criteria for Closure Certification.............    0648-AI90 
434         Scientific Research--Domestic and Foreign Fishing.....................................    0648-AC61 
435         Fishery Management Plan for the Queen Conch Fishery of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin              
            Islands...............................................................................    0648-AD91 
436         Secretarial Amendment to the FMP for Atlantic Swordfish...............................    0648-AE09 

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437         Amendment 10 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Atlantic Surf Clam and Ocean                    
            Quahog Fisheries......................................................................    0648-AF41 
438         Regulatory Amendment Regarding Mesh Size in Trawls and Rock Sole Vessel Incentive                   
            Program Standards in Alaska Groundfish Fisheries......................................    0648-AF57 
439         Amendment 1 to the FMP for the Scallop Fishery Off Alaska.............................    0648-AF81 
440         Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Tunas............................................    0648-AF86 
441         Fishery Management Plan for Tilefish..................................................    0648-AF87 
442         Amendment 1 to the Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Billfish......................    0648-AF88 
443         Amendment 8 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish FMP To Implement Individual Quotas for the              
            Fixed-Gear Sablefish Fishery (or Regulatory Amendment for Nontrawl Trip Limits).......    0648-AF90 
444         Amendment 8 to the Fishery Management Plan for Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of               
            the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic.................................................    0648-AG25 
445         Amendment 1 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the South                      
            Atlantic..............................................................................    0648-AG26 
446         Amendment 8 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the                   
            South Atlantic........................................................................    0648-AG27 
447         Amendments 8, 11, and 12 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of              
            the Gulf of Mexico....................................................................    0648-AG29 
448         Regulatory Amendment To Prohibit Use of Open Access and Limited Entry Gear on the Same              
            Trip for the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery.........................................    0648-AG30 
449         Regulatory Amendment to Require Processing Vessels in the Pollock Fishery to Weigh                  
            Catch At Sea..........................................................................    0648-AG32 
450         Amendment 33 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the BSAI and Amendment 37 to the              
            FMP for Groundfish of the GOA.........................................................    0648-AG41 
451         Regulatory Amendment To Impose Restrictions on Fishing Black Rockfish off Oregon......    0648-AG81 
452         Regulatory Amendment for Managing Pelagic Fisheries by U.S. Vessels Beyond EEZ                      
            Throughout Pacific....................................................................    0648-AG85 
453         Amendment 3 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Fishery of Puerto Rico                 
            and the U.S. Virgin Islands...........................................................    0648-AG87 
454         Amendment 1 to the Fishery Management Plan for Corals and Reef-Associated Plants and                
            Invertebrates for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.............................    0648-AG88 
455         Regulatory Amendment To Adjust Red Snapper Management Measures in the Gulf of Mexico                
            for 1996 Season.......................................................................    0648-AG89 
456         Generic Fishery Management Plan Amendment for the Definition of Traps in the Gulf of                
            Mexico................................................................................    0648-AG90 
457         Regulatory Amendment for the Gulf of Alaska Seamount Fisheries........................    0648-AG94 
458         Regulatory Amendment Allowing Early Individual Fishing Quota Fishing in the Aleutian                
            Islands Area..........................................................................    0648-AG97 
459         Amendment 34 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the BSAI........................    0648-AH02 
460         Amendment 26 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian                   
            Islands and Amendment 29 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Gulf of Alaska..    0648-AH03 
461         Amendment 8 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Summer Flounder Fishery............    0648-AH05 
462         Fishery Management Plan for Black Sea Bass North of Cape Hatteras.....................    0648-AH06 
463         Regulatory Amendment for Multiple ``A'' Pacific Groundfish Limited Entry Permits per                
            Vessel................................................................................    0648-AH07 
464         Regulatory Amendment To Facilitate Monitoring and Enforcement in the Pacific Coast                  
            Groundfish Fishery....................................................................    0648-AH21 
465         FMP Amendment 37 to the Groundfish Fishery of the BSAI................................    0648-AH28 
466         Amendment 6 to the Fishery Management Plan for American Lobster.......................    0648-AH41 
467         Amendment 9 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of                    
            Mexico................................................................................    0648-AH52 
468         Regulatory Amendment to Limited Access Management of Federal Fisheries In and Off of                
            Alaska................................................................................    0648-AH61 
469         Amendment 1 to the Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Bluefish......................    0648-AH63 
470         Amendment 39 to the FMP for Groundfish Fishery of BSAI, Amendment 41 to the FMP for                 
            Groundfish of the GOA and Amendment 5 to the FMP for Commercial King & Tanner Crab                  
            Fisheries of the BSAI.................................................................    0648-AH65 
471         FMP Amendment 36 for the Groundfish Fishery of the BSAI and FMP Amendment 39 for the                
            Groundfish of the GOA.................................................................    0648-AH67 
472         FMP Amendment 38 for the Groundfish Fishery of the GOA................................    0648-AH68 
473         Regulatory Adjustments to the FMP for Sharks of the Atlantic Ocean....................    0648-AH77 
474         Plan Amendment to FMP for Sharks of the Atlantic Ocean That Would Limit Entry.........    0648-AH78 
475         Regulatory Amendment Regarding Exercise of Rights of Northwest Treaty Indian Tribes to              
            Harvest Groundfish....................................................................    0648-AH84 
476         Fishery Management Plan for the Golden Crab Fishery Off the South Atlantic Region.....    0648-AH86 
477         Notice of Changes in the Management Regimes for Atlantic and Gulf Groups of King and                
            Spanish Mackerel for the 1996-97 Fishing Year.........................................    0648-AI13 
478         Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the American Lobster Fishery Management Plan    0648-AI14 
479         Amendment 2 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the South                      
            Atlantic..............................................................................    0648-AI15 
480         Withdrawal of Federal Fisheries Regulations...........................................    0648-AI16 
481         Consolidation of General Fishery Regulations of the United States.....................    0648-AI17 
482         Consolidation of Fisheries Regulations of Alaska......................................    0648-AI18 
483         Consolidation of Fisheries Regulations of the Pacific Coast and Western Pacific.......    0648-AI19 
484         Consolidation of Fisheries Regulations of the Southeastern United States, Puerto Rico,              
            and the U.S. Virgin Islands...........................................................    0648-AI20 

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485         Consolidation of Fisheries Regulations of the Northeastern United States..............    0648-AI21 
486         Consolidation of International Fisheries Regulations..................................    0648-AI22 
487         1996 Total Allowable Catch of Atlantic Swordfish......................................    0648-AI23 
488         Fishery Management Plan for the Atlantic Surf Clam and Ocean Quahog Fisheries.........    0648-AI26 
489         Amendment 9 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Atlantic Surf Clam and Ocean Quahog              
            Fisheries.............................................................................    0648-AI27 
490         Consolidation of Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Regulations........................    0648-AI28 
491         1996 Atlantic Tuna Fisheries Quotas and Effort Controls...............................    0648-AI29 
492         Regulatory Amendment Requiring Longline Vessel Operators in the Western Pacific                     
            Pelagics Fisheries To Carry Observers at No Cost to U.S. Government...................    0648-AI31 
493         Amendment 9 to the Western Pacific Crustacean Fishery Management Plan.................    0648-AI32 
494         Regulatory Amendment to Change the Start of the Whiting Regular Season to May 15 North              
            of 42 Degrees North Latitude and Change the Start of the Nontrawl Sablefish Regular                 
            Season to September 1.................................................................    0648-AI34 
495         Amendment 6 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan.......................    0648-AI36 
496         Regulatory Amendment To Adjust the Total Allowable Catch for Royal Red Shrimp in the                
            Gulf of Mexico........................................................................    0648-AI39 
497         Regulatory Amendment To Include the City of Akutan as a Community Development Quota                 
            Community.............................................................................    0648-AI46 
498         Amendment 14 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of              
            Mexico................................................................................    0648-AI47 
499         Amendment 45 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Gulf of Alaska..............    0648-AI56 
500         Amendment 42 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian                   
            Islands and Amendment 42 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Gulf of Alaska..    0648-AI57 
501         Regulatory Amendment To Delay the Start Date of the Offshore Bering Sea Pollock Non-                
            Roe Season from August 15 to September 1..............................................    0648-AI58 
502         Negotiated Rulemaking on Mid-Atlantic Tuna Fishery Dispute............................    0648-AI60 
503         Amendment 43 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian                   
            Islands and Amendment 43 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Gulf of Alaska..    0648-AI61 
504         Amendment 41 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian                   
            Islands...............................................................................    0648-AI62 
505         Amendment 44 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian                   
            Islands and Amendment 44 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Gulf of Alaska..    0648-AI63 
506         Regulatory Amendment To Establish a Date of December 1 for the Reopening of a Bering                
            Sea Pollock and/or Cod Fishery if Sufficient Amounts of Fish Remain for a Directed                  
            Fishery...............................................................................    0648-AI64 
507         Regulatory Amendment To Revise Maximum Allowable Bycatch Amounts Established for the                
            Alaska Groundfish Fisheries...........................................................    0648-AI65 
508         Regulatory Amendment To Require Electronic Submission by Alaska Groundfish Processors               
            of Weekly Production Reports and Check In/Out Reports.................................    0648-AI66 
509         Regulatory Amendment To Revise the Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements for                     
            Groundfish Fisheries off of Alaska....................................................    0648-AI68 
510         North Pacific Fisheries Research Plan Amendment To Implement a ``Pay As You Go''                    
            Observer Program......................................................................    0648-AI69 
511         Amendment 46 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea a'd Aleutian                   
            Islands...............................................................................    0648-AI70 
512         Amendment 13 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of              
            Mexico................................................................................    0648-AI71 
513         Amendment 2 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Red Drum Fishery of the Gulf Of                  
            Mexico................................................................................    0648-AI73 
514         Amendment 9 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the                   
            South Atlantic........................................................................    0648-AI74 
515         Amendment 5 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery.......    0648-AI77 
516         Fishery Management Plan for the Atlantic Herring Fishery..............................    0648-AI78 
517         Pacific Whiting Allocation Among Non-Tribal Sectors...................................    0648-AI80 
518         Revision of Whaling Regulations to Update and Broaden Scope...........................    0648-AI81 
519         Amendment 12 to FMP for Salmon Fisheries off the Coasts of Washington, Oregon, and                  
            California............................................................................    0648-AI82 
520         Amendment 7 to the American Lobster Fishery Management Plan (FMP) Amendment 8 to the                
            Atlantic Sea Scallop FMP, and Amendment 8 to the Northeast Multispecies FMP...........    0648-AI83 
521         Regulatory Amendment To Revise the Product Recovery Rate Regulations..................    0648-AI87 
522         Amendment 2 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Scallop Fishery Off Alaska.........    0648-AI88 
523         Screening of Water Diversions To Protect Sacramento River Winter-Run Chinook Salmon...    0648-AF80 
524         Designated Critical Habitat; Pacific Steelhead........................................    0648-AG49 
525         Designated Critical Habitat; Pacific Coho Salmon......................................    0648-AG56 
526         Designated Critical Habitat; Umpqua River Sea-Run Cutthroat Trout.....................    0648-AG58 
527         Proposed Designation of Critical Habitat for Puget Sound Salmon Stocks................    0648-AH11 
528         Proposed Rule To Provide Regulations for Permits for Capture, Transport, Import and                 
            Export of Protected Species for Public Display, and for Maintaining a Captive Marine                
            Mammal Inventory......................................................................    0648-AH26 
529         Proposed Rule Governing the Issuance of Permits for Marine Mammal Photography.........    0648-AH31 
530         Shrimp Vessel Registration Requirement................................................    0648-AH87 
531         Identification of Special Sea Turtle Conservation Areas and Appropriate Conservation                
            Measures..............................................................................    0648-AH89 

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532         Implementation of 1996 MMPA Amendments Affecting Yellowfin Tuna Purse Seine Fishing in              
            the Eastern Tropical Pacific..........................................................    0648-AI85 
533         Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.................................................    0648-AE41 
534         Allowance of Small-Scale Non-Intrusive Jade Collecting in Monterey Bay National Marine              
            Sanctuary.............................................................................    0648-AI06 
535         Coastal Zone Management Program Development and Approval Regulations..................    0648-AI43 
536         Revision of Overflight Regulations....................................................    0648-AI91 
537         Licensing of Private Remote-Sensing Space Systems.....................................    0648-AC64 
538         National Weather Service Modernization Criteria for Automation Certification..........    0648-AF72 
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                        National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Final Rule Stage                       
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539         Regulatory Amendment To Implement Permit, Reporting, and Recordkeeping and Observer                 
            Requirements for Processing Vessels Over 125 Feet and Their Catcher Vessels; Pacific                
            Coast Groundfish......................................................................    0648-AE01 
540         Regulatory Amendment To Require Electronic Communication of Observer Data in the                    
            Groundfish Fishery of the GOA and BSAI................................................    0648-AE78 
541         Amendment 5 to the Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and                        
            Butterfish............................................................................    0648-AF01 
542         Regulatory Amendment for Red Grouper in the Gulf of Mexico............................    0648-AF78 
543         Financial Disclosure of Fishery Management Council Nominees, Members, and Executive                 
            Directors.............................................................................    0648-AG16 
544         Regulatory Amendment Designating ``Routine'' Trip Limits in the Pacific Coast                       
            Groundfish Fishery....................................................................    0648-AG31 
545         Enforcement of Permit Requirements and Other Provisions Governing the Northwestern                  
            Hawaiian Islands Bottomfish Fishery...................................................    0648-AH48 
546         Striped Bass Regulations for the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)........................    0648-AH57 
547         1996 Regulations for Pacific Halibut and Approval of Catch Sharing Plans..............    0648-AH64 
548         Annual Harvest Guideline for the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Lobster Fishery........    0648-AI33 
549         Management Measures for Commercial, Recreational, and Treaty Indian Salmon Fisheries                
            off the Coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California..................................    0648-AI35 
550         Interim Final Rule to the North Pacific Fisheries Research Plan.......................    0648-AI67 
551         Consolidation of Atlantic Striped Bass and Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Management                    
            Regulations...........................................................................    0648-AI72 
552         Processed Fishery Products, Processed Products Thereof & Certain Other Processed Food               
            Products: U.S. Standards for Grades of Frozen Fish Blocks & Products Made Therefrom,                
            Etc...................................................................................    0648-AA46 
553         Fishermen's Protective Act, Fishing Vessel and Gear Damage Compensation Fund Claims                 
            Program...............................................................................    0648-AC73 
554         Fishing Vessel Obligation Guarantee Program, Reinvention of Regulations...............    0648-AF48 
555         Civil Procedures......................................................................    0648-AF96 
556         Financial Aid Program Procedures, Conditional Fisheries...............................    0648-AI76 
557         Final Rule for Regulations Generic to Permits Issued Under Section 104 of the MMPA,                 
            and for Regulations Specific to Permits Issued for Scientific Research and Enhancement              
            Purposes..............................................................................    0648-AD11 
558         Designated Critical Habitat; Johnson's Seagrass.......................................    0648-AF79 
559         Final Rule To Amend Marine Mammal Regulations to Authorize Incidental Takings of                    
            Marine Mammals by Harassment as Authorized by Public Law 103-238......................    0648-AG80 
560         Final Rule To Establish Guidelines for Nonlethally Deterring Marine Mammals From                    
            Endangering Personal Safety or Damaging Public or Private Property....................    0648-AH19 
561         General Authorization for Scientific Research Involving Level B Harassment............    0648-AH20 
562         Final Rule; Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals; Consolidation of Regulations......    0648-AI89 
563         Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary................................................    0648-AD85 
564         Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.............................    0648-AH91 
565         Restricting or Prohibiting Attracting Sharks in the Monterey Bay National Marine                    
            Sanctuary.............................................................................    0648-AH92 
566         Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Licensing Program.....................................    0648-AI42 
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                       National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Long-Term Actions                       
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
567         Definition of ``Safe Boarding Ladder'' for Fisheries Regulations......................    0648-AH39 

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568         Weakfish Regulation for the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).............................    0648-AH58 
569         Interim Final Rule To Implement High Seas Fishing Compliance Act of 1995; Permit                    
            Application Process...................................................................    0648-AI50 
570         Regulatory Amendment To Adjust Red Snapper Management Measures in the Gulf of Mexico                
            for 1997 Season.......................................................................    0648-AI54 
571         U.S. General Standards for Grades of Shrimp...........................................    0648-AA47 
572         U.S. General Standards for Grades of Finfish Products.................................    0648-AD53 
573         U.S. Standards for Grades of Frozen Fish Portions.....................................    0648-AD92 
574         Certificate of Legal Origin for Anadromous Fish Products..............................    0648-AD93 
575         U.S. Standards for Grades of Whole or Dressed Fish....................................    0648-AE69 
576         U.S. Standards for Grades of North American Freshwater Catfish and Products Made                    
            Therefrom.............................................................................    0648-AE70 
577         U.S. Standards for Grades of Fish Fillets.............................................    0648-AE71 
578         Fishing Vessel Capital Construction Fund Procedures--Eligibility for Safety                         
            Improvements..........................................................................    0648-AF22 
579         Prescription of Fishways Under Section 18 of the Federal Power Act....................    0648-AG53 
580         Seafood Inspections and Related Services..............................................    0648-AI45 
581         Civil Enforcement Proceedings: Opportunity for In-Person Hearing......................    0648-AI53 
582         Performance Standards for Tuna Vessel Operators.......................................    0648-AD03 
583         Procedure for Setting Quotas on Removal of Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins From the                    
            Waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Florida's East Coast.................................    0648-AD39 
584         Sea Turtle Monitoring and Conservation Measures for Nonshrimp Fisheries...............    0648-AE54 
585         Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals; Dolphin Mortality Limits During Purse Seine                 
            Sets on Marine Mammals in the Eastern Tropical Pacific................................    0648-AF07 
586         Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals; ``Dolphin-Safe'' Tuna Labeling................    0648-AF08 
587         Proposed Rule To Require Certain Fish From Mexico To Retain Heads and Tails Intact in               
            Order To Protect the Endangered Totoaba...............................................    0648-AF32 
588         Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Fisheries-Related Research.....................    0648-AF50 
589         Foreign Nations' Marine Mammal Program Amendments.....................................    0648-AG05 
590         Designation of Critical Habitat for the Gulf of Maine Population of Harbor Porpoise...    0648-AG06 
591         Direct Take of Threatened Salmon by Native Americans..................................    0648-AG15 
592         Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals: Tuna Purse Seine Vessel Observer Expenses.....    0648-AG35 
593         Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals; Taking of Marine Mammals Under the ATA Permit               
            After February 28, 1994...............................................................    0648-AG36 
594         General Provisions; Endangered Fish or Wildlife; Threatened Fish and Wildlife; Sea                  
            Turtle Conservation Measures (Sec. 9 Protection)......................................    0648-AG38 
595         Designated Critical Habitat; Atlantic Salmon..........................................    0648-AG50 
596         Proposed Rule To Authorize Lethal Takings of Marine Mammals by State Authorities......    0648-AG79 
597         Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals: Proposed Rule Prohibiting U.S. Citizens From                
            Encircling Marine Mammals During Tuna Fishing Operations..............................    0648-AH04 
598         Protection Zones for Northern Right Whales; Response to Petition......................    0648-AH47 
599         Proposed Rule To Govern the Transportation of Native Handicrafts......................    0648-AH83 
600         Critical Habitat Designation for Green Sea Turtles in Culebra, Puerto Rico............    0648-AH88 
601         Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Commercial Fishing Operations; Take Reduction                
            Plan Regulations and Emergency Regulations............................................    0648-AI84 
602         Revision of Federal Consistency Regulations Under the Coastal Zone Management Act.....    0648-AD83 
603         Regional Marine Research Program......................................................    0648-AF20 
604         NOAA Climate and Global Change Program--Proposal Submission Guidelines................    0648-AG51 
605         National Undersea Research Program Funding Regulations................................    0648-AH90 
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                       National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Completed Actions                       
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
606         Fishery Management Plan for Corals and Reef-Associated Plants and Invertebrates for                 
            Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands...............................................    0648-AE47 
607         Amendment 21B to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian                  
            Islands...............................................................................    0648-AE97 
608         Regulatory Amendment To Change Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements in Alaska                   
            Groundfish Fisheries..................................................................    0648-AG54 
609         New Dealer Reporting Form for Large Pelagics..........................................    0648-AG76 
610         Amendment 1 to the Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Coast Red Drum................    0648-AG86 
611         Regulatory Amendment for Grid Sorting.................................................    0648-AG93 

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612         Interpretive Rule To Provide Clarification of Separate Qualification for Halibut and                
            Sablefish Quota Shares................................................................    0648-AG96 
613         Amendment 32 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the BSAI and Amendment 36 to the              
            FMP for the Groundfish of the GOA.....................................................    0648-AG99 
614         Amendment 38 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the BSAI and Amendment 40 to the              
            FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the GOA.............................................    0648-AH00 
615         Combined Framework Adjustment--Adjustment 7 to the Northeast Multispecies FMP,                      
            Adjustment 3 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop FMP, and Adjustment 1 to the American Lobster              
            FMP...................................................................................    0648-AH37 
616         Interim Final Rule To Make Certain Changes in the Limited Access Appeals Procedure....    0648-AH38 
617         Notice of Changes in the Management Regimes for Atlantic and Gulf Groups of King and                
            Spanish Mackerel for the 1995-96 Fishing Year.........................................    0648-AH53 
618         Amendment 7 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Northeast Multispecies Fisheries...    0648-AH70 
619         Amendment 3 to the Fishery Management Plan for Corals and Coral Reefs of the Gulf of                
            Mexico................................................................................    0648-AH71 
620         Amendment 8 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of                    
            Mexico (FMP)..........................................................................    0648-AH72 
621         Amendment 3 to the Fishery Management Plan for Corals and Coral Reefs of the Southern               
            Atlantic States.......................................................................    0648-AH74 
622         Proposed Rule; Amendment 7 to the Summer Flounder Fishery Management Plan.............    0648-AH94 
623         Summer Flounder Fishery: Dealer Reporting Requirements................................    0648-AH95 
624         Interim Final Rule Allowing Retention of IFQ Species in Specified Areas Under 50 CFR                
            676.16(d).............................................................................    0648-AI09 
625         Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Consideration of a Control Date for South                   
            Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico King Mackerel.............................................    0648-AI12 
626         Regulatory Amendment to Change the Non-trawl Sablefish Regular Season in the Pacific                
            Coast Groundfish Fishery..............................................................    0648-AI30 
627         Framework Adjustment 7 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan............    0648-AI37 
628         Amendment 1 to the North Pacific Fishery Research Plan................................    0648-AI40 
629         Pacific Halibut 1996 Area 2A Catch Sharing Plan.......................................    0648-AI48 
630         Implementation of Catch Sharing Plan..................................................    0648-AI52 
631         Regulatory Amendment To Remove An Unnecessary Regulation for the Issuance of Cease and              
            Desist Orders Against Association of Procedures of Aquatic Products...................    0648-AI59 
632         Final Rule To Implement Framework Adjustment 14 to Amendment 5 of the Fishery                       
            Management Plan for the Northeast Multispecies Fishery................................    0648-AI79 
633         General Provisions for Domestic Fisheries.............................................    0648-AE39 
634         Amendment to Procedure Governing the Readjustment and Increase in Hourly Rates of Fees    0648-AH24 
635         Fisherman's Contingency Fund; Simplification of Regulations...........................    0648-AI55 
636         Fisheries Obligation Guarantee Program, Reinvention of Regulations....................    0648-AI75 
637         Regulations Governing the Take of Dolphins Incidental to Removing Oil and Gas                       
            Platforms in the Gulf of Mexico.......................................................    0648-AD25 
638         Annual List of Fisheries as Authorized by Public Law 103-238..........................    0648-AG77 
639         Final Rule Establishing Leatherback Turtle Conservation Zone..........................    0648-AH30 
640         Final Rule Establishing Leatherback Turtle Conservation Zone..........................    0648-AH97 
641         Sea Turtle Conservation; Restriction Applicable to Shrimp Trawl Excluder Devices                    
            Restrictions..........................................................................    0648-AI24 
642         Sea Turtle Conservation; Commercial Shrimp Vessel Permit..............................    0648-AI25 
643         Sea Turtle Conservation; Restrictions Applicable to Fishery Activities; Summer                      
            Flounder Fishery-Sea Turtle Protection Area...........................................    0648-AI49 
644         Streamlining of National Marine Sanctuary Program Regulations.........................    0648-AF23 
645         Streamlining of National Marine Sanctuary Program Regulations.........................    0648-AI51 
646         Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration Regulations........................    0648-AE13 
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                 National Telecommunications and Information Administration--Proposed Rule Stage                
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
647         The Telecommunications and Information Infrastructure Grant Program...................    0660-AA04 
648         Public Telecommunications Facilities Program..........................................    0660-AA09 
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                  National Telecommunications and Information Administration--Completed Actions                 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
649         Transfer of Spectrum From the Federal Government to the FCC...........................    0660-AA05 
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                                Patent and Trademark Office--Proposed Rule Stage                                
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
650         1996 Changes to Patent Practice and Procedure.........................................    0651-AA80 
651         Revision of Patent and Trademark Fees for Fiscal 1997.................................    0651-AA82 
652         Patent Process Reengineering..........................................................    0651-AA84 
653         Miscellaneous Changes to TTAB Rules...................................................    0651-AA87 
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                                  Patent and Trademark Office--Final Rule Stage                                 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
654         Communications With the Patent and Trademark Office...................................    0651-AA70 
655         Changes to Implement 18-Month Publication of Patent Applications......................    0651-AA75 
656         Rules of Practice in Patent Cases; Reexamination Proceedings..........................    0651-AA79 
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                                 Patent and Trademark Office--Long-Term Actions                                 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
657         Patent Application Electronic Submission Rules........................................    0651-AA50 
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                                 Patent and Trademark Office--Completed Actions                                 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
658         Trademark Procedures..................................................................    0651-AA46 
659         Cross Appeals in PTO Disciplinary Proceedings.........................................    0651-AA65 
660         Simplification of the Requirements Concerning the Filing and Processing of Trademark                
            Applications, Intent To Use Documents, and Petitions..................................    0651-AA78 
661         Changes in Patent Application Examination Procedures..................................    0651-AA81 
662         Examination Guidelines for Computer-Related Inventions................................    0651-AA83 
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                                   Technology Administration--Final Rule Stage                                  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
663         Rights to Inventions Made by Nonprofit Organizations and Small Business Firms Under                 
            Government Grants, Contracts, and Cooperative Agreements..............................    0692-AA14 
664         Acquisition and Protection of Foreign Rights in Inventions............................    0692-AA15 
665         Licensing of Foreign Patents Acquired by the Government...............................    0692-AA16 
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                                  Technology Administration--Long-Term Actions                                  
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
666         Promotion of Private Sector Industrial Technology Partnerships........................    0692-AA13 
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_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


Office of the Secretary (OS)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1301 to 1353

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

Agency Contact: Kenneth J. Buck
Phone: 202 482-2773

RIN: 0690-AA08
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Kucik
Phone: 202 219-9132

RIN: 0690-AA23
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)



_______________________________________________________________________




379. BENCHMARK SURVEY OF SELECTED SERVICES TRANSACTIONS WITH 
UNAFFILIATED FOREIGN PERSONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 801

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/96
Final Action                    10/00/96
Final Action Effective          11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

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

RIN: 0691-AA27
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Completed Actions


Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 801

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/15/95                    60 FR 57335
Final Action Effective          12/15/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

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

RIN: 0691-AA26
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


Bureau of the Census (CENSUS)



_______________________________________________________________________




381.  CUTOFF DATES FOR RECOGNITION OF BOUNDARY CHANGES FOR THE 
2000 DECENNIAL CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  13 USC 4 and 6

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 70.1 to 70.3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Census Bureau proposes to amend 15 CFR part 70 to reflect 
the cutoff dates for recognition of boundary changes for the 2000 
Census of Population and Housing (Census 2000). For the tabulation and 
dissemination of data from the 2000 Census of Population and Housing, 
the Bureau of the Census will recognize only those boundaries legally 
in effect on January 1, 2000 that have been reported officially to the 
Bureau of the Census no later than March 1, 2000. The Bureau of the 
Census enumerates all residents of the United States and its 
territories on the date of the decennial census as residing within the 
legal limits of municipalities, county subdivisions, counties, states, 
and statistically equivalent entities as those limits exist on January 
1, 2000.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Joel L. Morrison, Chief, Geography Division, Department 
of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, SPC, Room 101, Washington, DC 20233
Phone: 301 457-1132
Fax: 301 457-4710

RIN: 0607-AA18
_______________________________________________________________________




382.  CHANGES TO THE FOREIGN TRADE STATISTICAL REGULATIONS 
(FTSR) TO CONFORM REQUIREMENTS AND WORDING TO THE U.S. CUSTOMS SERVICE 
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AUTOMATED EXPORT SYSTEM (AES)

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:  13 USC 301 to 307

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 30.1; 15 CFR 30.3; 15 CFR 30.4; 15 CFR 30.5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Census Bureau proposes to amend the FTSR to conform 
requirements and language to agree with proposed changes in the U.S. 
Customs Service regulations implementing and supporting operation of 
the AES. The AES will provide the exporting community with a single 
automated system throughout which the exporting community can 
ultimately provide the trade information required by the U.S. 
Government.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: The title 13 U.S.C. legislation governing 
export statistical collection requires minor amendments to clarify U.S. 
Customs Service authority necessary to collect the required information 
via the AES. Draft legislation, sponsored by the Customs Service, is 
now at the Commerce Department for initial review. This legislation 
must be enacted before 15 CFR can be amended.

Agency Contact: Bruce C. Walter, Assistant Division Chief, Foreign 
Trade Division, Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, FB3, Room 
2104, Washington, DC 20233
Phone: 301 457-2210
Fax: 301 457-2645

RIN: 0607-AA19
_______________________________________________________________________




383.  CHANGES TO THE FOREIGN TRADE STATISTICAL REGULATIONS 
(FTSR) TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF EXPORTER

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  13 USC 301 to 307

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 30.4; 15 CFR 30.7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Census Bureau proposes to amend the FTSR definition of 
exporter for purposes of clarifying responsibility to report trade 
information. The FTSR also will be amended to reinforce the requirement 
for filing a power of attorney when an agent acts for an exporter 
specifying the essential provisions to be included with additional 
requirements if the exporter does not have a permanent U.S. residence.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bruce C. Walter, Assistant Division Chief, Foreign 
Trade Division, Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, FB3, Room 
2104, Washington, DC 20233
Phone: 301 457-2210
Fax: 301 457-2645

RIN: 0607-AA20
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384.  CHANGES TO THE FOREIGN TRADE STATISTICAL REGULATIONS 
(FTSR) TO ADD A REQUIREMENT TO COLLECT INFORMATION ON CANADIAN PROVINCE 
OF ORIGIN FOR U.S. IMPORTS FROM CANADA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  13 USC 301 to 307

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 30.70

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Census Bureau proposes to amend the FTSR to require 
importers to report on U.S. Customs Service records the Canadian 
Province of Origin for imports from Canada. This action is being taken 
to fulfill the requirements of a Memorandum of Understanding with 
Canada concerning the collection and exchange of import information. 
The USTR also has directed the Census Bureau to collect Canadian 
Province of Origin Information for selected softwood lumber products. 
This information is now collected for use in monitoring an agreement 
negotiated with Canada on softwood lumber products.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Bruce C. Walter, Assistant Division Chief, Foreign 
Trade Division, Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, FB3, room 
2104, Washington, DC 20233
Phone: 301 457-2210
Fax: 301 457-2645

RIN: 0607-AA21
_______________________________________________________________________




385.  CHANGES TO THE FOREIGN TRADE STATISTICAL REGULATIONS 
(FTSR) REQUIRING A DESIGNATOR WHEN THE EXPORT SHIPMENT IS A FOREIGN 
MILITARY SALE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  13 USC 301 to 307

CFR Citation:  15 CFR subpart A, 30.7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Census Bureau proposes to amend the FTSR to require 
exporters or their designated agents to provide a foreign military 
sales indicator when merchandise is exported from the United States 
under the Department of Defense (DOD) Foreign Military Sales (FMS) 
Program. The indicator would be inserted in the area on the SED 
currently reserved for the Harmonized System Check Digit. This action 
is taken to assist the Bureau of Economic Analysis in collecting actual 
FMS value data. Currently this information is derived from crude 
estimates provided by DOD.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Bruce C. Walter, Assistant Division Chief, Foreign 
Trade Division, Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, FB3, Room 
2104, Washington, DC 20233
Phone: 301 457-2210
Fax: 301 457-2645

RIN: 0607-AA22
_______________________________________________________________________




386.  CHANGES TO THE FOREIGN TRADE STATISTICAL REGULATIONS 
(FTSR) REQUIRING THE FILING OF SHIPPER'S EXPORT DECLARATIONS (SEDS) FOR 
COMPANY-OWNED TOOLS OF TRADE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  13 USC 301 to 307

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 30.56 (b) (1)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Census Bureau proposed to amend the FTSR to eliminate the 
requirement for filing SEDs for temporary exports of tools of trade 
when these tools are company owned. Currently, privately owned tools of 
trade do not require SEDs when exported temporarily for a period of 
less than one year.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Bruce C. Walter, Assistant Division Chief, Foreign 
Trade Division, Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, FB3, Room 
2104, Washington, DC 20233
Phone: 301 457-2210
Fax: 301 457-2645

RIN: 0607-AA23
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Completed Actions


Economic Development Administration (EDA)



_______________________________________________________________________




387. SIMPLIFICATION AND STREAMLINING OF REGULATIONS OF THE ECONOMIC 
DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION

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:  13 CFR 301 to 318

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/01/96                     61 FR 7979
Final Action Effective          03/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

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

RIN: 0610-AA47
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


General Administration (ADMIN)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On November 29, 1993, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
Circular A-110, ``Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and 
Agreements, with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other 
Non-Profit Organizations'' was published in the Federal Register (58 FR 
62992). In the published revised circular, OMB specified as ``required 
action'' that Federal agencies responsible for awarding and 
administering grants and other agreements to recipients described 
therein, shall adopt the language of the Circular unless other 
provisions are required by Federal Statute or exceptions or deviations 
are approved by OMB. This interim final rule adopts the provisions of 
the Circular and its language to the maximum extent feasible with minor 
language changes made to make the language apply specifically to the 
DOC and its operating units. This rule also contains certain policies 
that have been DOC policy for many years that may differ from the 
language of Circular A-110, but are consistent with and further 
implement the intent of Circular A-110 with DOC. The FY 1996 funding 
authority for the Department (DOC) expires on March 15th. Therefore DOC 
does not know the level of the funding available for this project for 
the remainder of FY 1996.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0605-AA09
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 6

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On May 17, 1995, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
Circular A-87, ``Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal 
Governments,'' was published in the Federal Register (60 FR 26484). In 
the published revised circular, OMB specified as ``required action'' 
that agencies responsible for administering programs that involve cost 
reimbursement contracts, grants, and other agreements with governmental 
units shall issue codified regulations to implement the provisions of 
the circular and its attachments. This interim final rule adopts the 
provisions of Circular A-87 to the maximum extent feasible with minor 
language changes made to make the language apply specifically to the 
DOC and its operating units. The FY 1996 funding authority for the 
department (DOC) expires on March 15th. Therefore, DOC does not know 
the level of funding available for this project for the remainder of FY 
1996.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

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

RIN: 0605-AA10
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


International Trade Administration (ITA)



_______________________________________________________________________




390. ANTIDUMPING DUTIES; COUNTERVAILING DUTIES

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

CFR Citation:  19 CFR 351; 19 CFR 353; 19 CFR 355

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/03/95                       60 FR 80
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/24/95
Interim Final Rule              05/11/95                    60 FR 25130
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/11/95
NPRM                            02/27/96                     61 FR 7308
NPRM Comment Period End         04/29/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William D. Hunter, Senior Import Policy Analyst, 
Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Room 3713, 
14th

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Street & Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-1930
Fax: 202 482-2308
Email: WH[email protected]

RIN: 0625-AA45
_______________________________________________________________________




391.  CHANGES IN PROCEDURES FOR FLORENCE AGREEMENT PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  19 USC 1202; PL 89-651 (80 Stat. 897)

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action invites public comment on a proposal to amend the 
ITA regulations that govern the duty-free entry of scientific 
instruments and apparatus into the United States by educational and 
nonprofit institutions. The amemdments are being proposed for the 
purposes of: (i) making the technical changes required by the Omnibus 
Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988; (ii) updating the regulations by 
specifying the correct court of review, taking into account 
terminological changes in the scientific community, and extending the 
waiver for repair components to maintenance tools; (iii) simplifying 
and clarifying the regulations for the using community by clarifying 
the commercial use provisions and removing redundant requirements, 
permitting recourse to expedited procedures when appropriate, adding 
information about procedures for obtaining duty refunds, reducing the 
number of copies required for resubmissions, and permitting perfomance 
data obtained in tests of trials as evidence of guaranteed 
specifications; and (iv) clarifying the scope of these regulations by 
providing key definitions for covered instruments and the purposes to 
which they are put.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jim Von Dundas, Program Manager, Department of 
Commerce, International Trade Administration, S.I.P.S., Room 4211, 
Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-1660
Fax: 202 482-0949

RIN: 0625-AA47
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


International Trade Administration (ITA)



_______________________________________________________________________




392. ANTIDUMPING AND COUNTERVAILING DUTY PROCEEDINGS; ADMINISTRATIVE 
PROTECTIVE ORDER PROCEDURES AND PROCEDURES FOR IMPOSING SANCTIONS FOR 
VIOLATION OF A PROTECTIVE ORDER

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 19 USC 1677f

CFR Citation:  19 CFR 351; 19 CFR 354

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/08/96                     61 FR 4826
NPRM Comment Period End         03/11/96
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0625-AA43
_______________________________________________________________________

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


International Trade Administration (ITA)



_______________________________________________________________________




393. PROPOSED CHANGES IN PROCEDURES FOR INSULAR WATCH PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 303

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Faye Robinson
Phone: 202 482-1660
Fax: 202 482-0949

RIN: 0625-AA46
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)



_______________________________________________________________________




394. DEFENSE PRIORITIES AND ALLOCATIONS SYSTEM (DPAS)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  Multiple

Agency Contact: Richard V. Meyers, DPAS Program Manager, Department of 
Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration, Off of Strategic Industries 
Econ Security, National Security Preparedness Div., Room 3878, 
Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-3634
Fax: 202 482-5650
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AA02
_______________________________________________________________________




395. IMPLEMENTATION OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AB06
_______________________________________________________________________




396.  CHANGES TO THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS TO 
IMPLEMENT THE GUIDELINES AND INFORMATION SHARING PROVISIONS OF THE 
WASSENAAR ARRANGEMENT ON EXPORT CONTROLS FOR CONVENTIONAL ARMS AND DUAL-
USE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The United States and 27 allied countries are implementing a 
new regime to replace the Coordinating Committee for Multilateral 
Export Controls (COCOM) which dissolved on March 31, 1994. The new 
organization, called The Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls for 
Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies, is expected to 
implement controls in April 1996. Procedural guidelines and provisions 
for sharing information between members will have to be harmonized in 
numbers' national regulations. Commerce will need to alter the Export 
Administration Regulations to reflect the Wassenaar guidelines and 
information sharing provisions agreed on by the members

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James A. Lewis, Director, Office of Strategic Trade and 
Foreign Policy Controls, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Export 
Administration, Washington, DC 20230

[[Page 22822]]

Phone: 202 482-4196
Fax: 202 482-4094

RIN: 0694-AB40
_______________________________________________________________________




397.  CHANGE THE COMMERCE CONTROL LIST TO REVISED CONTROLS ON 
SHOTGUNS (EXPORT COMMERCE CONTROL NUMBER ECCN 0A84C)

Priority:  Other Significant

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

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Shotgun licensing and policy requirements will be streamlined 
to exempt Wassenaar Arrangement member countries. The policy will also 
be streamlined to exclude certain other countries form licensing 
requirements by either the type of shotgun or country importation 
licensing procedures. These changes will reduce the number of license 
applications by approximately 500 applications per year, and thereby 
reduce the paperwork burden on U.S. industry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James A. Lewis, Director, Office of Strategic Trade and 
Foreign Policy Controls, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Export 
Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-4196
Fax: 202 482-4094
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB42
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)



_______________________________________________________________________




398. REVISION OF FOREIGN BOYCOTT PROVISIONS OF EXPORT ADMINISTRATION 
REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 769

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AA11
_______________________________________________________________________




399. TRANSFER OF DUAL-USE ITEMS FROM U.S. MUNITIONS LIST TO THE COMMERCE 
CONTROL LIST

Priority:  Other Significant

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

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 799.1

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James A. Lewis, Director, Office of Strategic Trade & 
Foreign Policy Controls, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Export 
Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-4196
Fax: 202 482-4094
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AA52
_______________________________________________________________________

[[Page 22823]]





400. EXPORTS TO IRAN; REVISION OF FOREIGN POLICY CONTROLS

Priority:  Other Significant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AA62
_______________________________________________________________________




401. SIMPLIFICATION OF THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION 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.

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

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 768 to 779; 15 CFR 785 to 791; 15 CFR 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule restructures and reorganizes the Export 
Administration Regulations (EAR), the regulatory regime through which 
the Bureau of Export Administration imposes export and reexport 
controls on those items and activities within its jurisdiction. The 
rule clarifies the language of the EAR, simplifies their application, 
and generally makes the export control regulatory regime more user-
friendly.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/10/94                     59 FR 6528
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/28/94
NPRM                            05/11/95                    60 FR 25268
NPRM Comment Period End         07/10/95
Interim Final Rule              03/25/96                    61 FR 12714
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AA67
_______________________________________________________________________




402. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CUBA DEMOCRACY ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AA77
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Other Significant

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

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The former COCOM Industrial List (IL) controls dual-use 
items, which have both civil and military applications. At present, 
there is not a direct correspondence between the IL and the Commerce 
Control List (CCL) because some IL items are controlled by the State 
Department under the United States Munitions List (USML). In his 
November 15, 1990 memorandum disapproving H.R. 4653, former President 
Bush determined that ``by June 1, 1991, the United States will remove 
from the U.S. Munitions List all items contained on the COCOM dual-use 
list unless significant U.S. national security interests would be 
jeopardized.'' This rule will implement Commerce controls on those 
items removed from the USML as a result of the President's 1990 
decision. Remote sensing satellites are such an item, and this rule 
specifically provides for their transfer from the USML to the CCL.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James A. Lewis, Director, Office of Strategic Trade and 
Foreign Policy Control, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Export 
Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-4196
Fax: 202 482-4094
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB09
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Other Significant

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

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AB10
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AB12
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AB15
_______________________________________________________________________




407. COUNTRIES ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE SUPERCOMPUTERS UNDER SPECIAL 
LICENSING PROCEDURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AB16
_______________________________________________________________________




408. REVISIONS TO LICENSING POLICY FOR NORTH KOREA

Priority:  Other Significant

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

[[Page 22825]]

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AB19
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AB23
_______________________________________________________________________




410. PROLIFERATION ENTITY LIST

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AB24
_______________________________________________________________________




411. ADMINISTRATION OF STATE LOG EXPORTS BAN

Priority:  Other Significant

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

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule will provide the Department of Commerce's 
regulations implementing the ban on the export of unprocessed timber 
originating from non-Federal public lands in 17 western states, 
pursuant to the Forest Resource Conservation and Shortage Relief Act of 
1990, as amended (FRCSRA). This rule defines the actions the Department 
will take to implement the State log export ban.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/07/95                    60 FR 30030
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/07/95
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Bernard Kritzer, Manager, Short Suppy Programs, 
Chemical/Biological Control, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Export 
Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-0894
Fax: 202 482-0751

RIN: 0694-AB25
_______________________________________________________________________




412. REVISION TO THE EAR: ELAIN ACCEPTS CLASSIFICATION REQUEST

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

[[Page 22826]]

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AB26
_______________________________________________________________________




413. LIBYA: EXPANSION OF FOREIGN POLICY CONTROLS

Priority:  Other Significant

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

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AB28
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 771

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AB34
_______________________________________________________________________




415. CHANGES TO THE COMMERCE CONTROL LIST TO ACCORD WITH THE WASSENAAR 
ARRANGEMENT ON EXPORT CONTROLS FOR CONVENTIONAL ARMS AND DUAL-USE GOODS 
AND TECHNOLOGIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The United States and 27 allied countries are implementing a 
new regime to succeed the Coordinating Committee for Multilateral 
Export Controls (COCOM) which dissolved on March 31, 1994. The new 
organization, called the Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls for 
Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies, is expected to 
implement controls in April 1996. New lists of goods to be controlled 
have been agreed by the members, who will each have to amend their 
existing national procedures to harmonize them with the Wassenaar 
Arrangement. Commerce will need to make extensive changes in the 
Commerce Control List when the Wassenaar Arrangement dual-use control 
list becomes effective.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James A. Lewis, Director, Office of Strategic Trade and 
Foreign Policy Controls, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Export 
Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-4196
Fax: 202 482-4094
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB35
_______________________________________________________________________




416.  COMPUTER REFORM OF EXPORT CONTROL; ESTABLISHMENT OF 
GENERAL LICENSE G-CTP

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC

[[Page 22827]]

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

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The President announced a liberalization of export controls 
on all computers to countries in North America, most of Western Europe, 
and parts of Asia. For certain other countries, including many in Latin 
America and Central and Eastern Europe, this rule also liberalizes 
export controls on computers. For the former Soviet Union, China and 
certain other countries, U.S. export controls will focus on computers 
intended for military and proliferation end users of users, and ease 
controls on exports of computers to civilian customers. Finally, there 
will be no change in current policy for computer shipments to terrorist 
countries, with the exception of the addition of Sudan to ECCNs 4A94F 
and Computer Tier 4 (a grouping of terrorist countries, for the purpose 
of computer controls. This decision will streamline validated license 
requirements for U.S. computer manufacturers of computers that are, or 
will be in the next two years, widely available in the international 
market place.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/25/96                     61 FR 2099
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AB36
_______________________________________________________________________




417.  BIOLOGICAL WARFARE EXPERTS GROUP MEETING REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 3201 
et seq; 42 USC 2139a; 50 USC 2401 et seq; 22 USC 6004; EO 12930; Notice 
of August 15, 1995, (60 FR 42767)

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will issue regulations implementing the October 
agreements among the members of the Australia Group regarding 
microorganisms, toxins, and dual-use biological equipment. The 
nomenclature for several microorganisms is being revised to identify 
controlled organisms more clearly. Controls for fermenters and aerosol 
chambers are being expanded. These changes will likely cause a small 
increase in the number of validated export licenses that exporters will 
need. This rule is issued in final form; however, public comments on 
this regulation are welcome.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Seevaratnam, Division Director, Chemical/
Biological Controls, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Export 
Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-3343
Fax: 202 482-0751

RIN: 0694-AB37
_______________________________________________________________________




418.  EXPANSION OF GENERAL LICENSE GFW; SEMICONDUCTOR 
MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule would revise the Export Administrative 
Regulations by expanding General License GFW eligibility to include 
certain semiconductor manufacturing equipment controlled under ECCN 
3B01A. The expansion of General License GFW to include these items is 
expected to result in a decrease in the number of license applications 
submitted, thereby reducing the paperwork burden on exporter.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AB38
_______________________________________________________________________




419.  EXPORT REGULATION FOR CERTAIN EXPORTS OF BUSINESS 
EQUIPMENT FOR SUPPORT TO THE CUBAN PEOPLE

Priority:  Other Significant

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

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The President has authorized transactions intended to provide 
support for the Cuban people including activities of recognized human 
rights and nongovernmental organizations and individuals which promote 
independent activity in Cuba. The new measures support the President's 
announcement of October 1995 designed to increase support for the Cuban 
people through a regulation that would permit U.S. persons to export 
business related equipment to eligible Cuban entities and equipment for 
the establishment of news bureaus. The action is consistent with the 
Cuban Democracy Act of 1992. Individual license applications will be 
processed consistent with Executive Order 12981 regarding export 
licensing procedures and timeframes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James A. Lewis, Director, Office of Strategic Trade and

[[Page 22828]]

Foreign Policy Controls, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Export 
Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-4196
Fax: 202 482-4094
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB43
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)



_______________________________________________________________________




420.  CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS 
(ENFORCEMENT)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation 
Legislation Proposed

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will set forth the acts which constitute a 
violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementing Regulations 
and the penalties for violations. They will also set forth the 
administrative enforcement procedures.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: William H. Arvin, Special Assistant to the Assistant 
Secretary for Export Enforcement, Department of Commerce, Bureau of 
Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-1564
Fax: 202 482-4173
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB39
_______________________________________________________________________




421.  CHANGE THE COMMERCE CONTROL LIST TO REVISE CONTROLS ON 
COMMUNICATION INTERCEPTING DEVICES (EXPORT COMMERCE CONTROL NUMBER ECCN 
5A80D

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Individual validated licenses are required for the export of 
all communication intercept devices to all destinations (including 
Canada). The Export Administration Regulations specify that such 
exports will only be issued to: (1) a provider of wire or electronic 
communication service or an officer, agent or employee of or person 
under contract with such a provider in the normal course of the 
business of providing that wire or electronic communication service; or 
(2) officers, agents, or employees of, or person under contract with 
the United States, one of the 50 States, or a political subdivision 
thereof, when engaged in the normal course of government activities. 
Commerce will need to make changes to the Commerce Control List and the 
Export Administration Regulations to clarify the requirements for 
issuing export licenses.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James A. Lewis, Director, Office of Strategic Trade and 
Foreign Policy Controls, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Export 
Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-4196
Fax: 202 482-4094
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB41
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Completed Actions


Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)



_______________________________________________________________________




422. EFFECT OF IMPORTED ARTICLES ON THE NATIONAL SECURITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 705

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/19/94                    59 FR 52685
Final Action Effective          10/19/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brian Nilsson
Phone: 202 482-2376
Fax: 202 482-5650
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB01
_______________________________________________________________________




423. EXPORTS OF SAMPLE SHIPMENTS IN MIXTURES CONTAINING PRECURSORS AND 
INTERMEDIATE CHEMICALS; REVISIONS TO AUSTRALIA GROUP MEMBERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/19/94                    59 FR 52685

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB05
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

[[Page 22829]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/28/95                    60 FR 58512
Final Action Effective          11/28/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hillary Hess
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB08
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Combined with RIN 
0694-AB30                       03/15/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy Crowe
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB17
_______________________________________________________________________




426. RENUMBERING OF EXPORT CONTROL CLASSIFICATION NUMBERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 799

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Combined With RIN 
0694-AA67                       03/25/96                    61 FR 12714

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy Crowe
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB27
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/01/96                    61 FR 35550
Final Action Effective          02/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Cook
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB29
_______________________________________________________________________




428. EXPANSION OF GENERAL LICENSE GLX

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 771

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/20/95                    56 FR 65526
Final Action Effective          12/20/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James A. Lewis
Phone: 202 482-4196
Fax: 202 482-4094

RIN: 0694-AB30
_______________________________________________________________________




429. EXPORTS TO IRAN: IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/05/96                     61 FR 8471
Final Action Effective          03/05/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hillary Hess
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB31
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)



_______________________________________________________________________




430. FASTENER QUALITY

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 280

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0693-AA90
_______________________________________________________________________

[[Page 22830]]




DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                              Prerule Stage


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)



_______________________________________________________________________



NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE


                    ________________________________



431. GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR DOMESTIC FISHERIES--STANDARD DEFINITIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action would standardize definitions for: vessels-for-
hire engaged in recreational fishing (VHERF), charter boat, headboat; 
and marine recreational and commercial fishing and fishermen.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG46
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 228; 50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/01/96
ANPRM Comment Period End        05/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AG55
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)



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433.  NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MODERNIZATION CRITERIA FOR 
CLOSURE CERTIFICATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nicholas Scheller, Implementation Manager, Department 
of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Room 
9348, 1325 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-0454
Fax: 301 713-1002

RIN: 0648-AI90
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NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE


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434. SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH--DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN FISHING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 611; 50 CFR 620

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/96
Final Action                    06/00/96
Final Action Effective          07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Sectors Affected:  091 Commercial Fishing

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

RIN: 0648-AC61
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435. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE QUEEN CONCH FISHERY OF PUERTO RICO 
AND THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/96
Final Action                    08/00/96
Final Action Effective          09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AD91
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436. SECRETARIAL AMENDMENT TO THE FMP FOR ATLANTIC SWORDFISH

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 630

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

Abstract: FMP Amendment to reduce overfishing by placing a moratorium 
on issuance of new permits and developing a limited entry system of 
management.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/96
Final Action Effective          01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AE09
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437. AMENDMENT 10 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE ATLANTIC SURF 
CLAM AND OCEAN QUAHOG FISHERIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 652

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AF41
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438. REGULATORY AMENDMENT REGARDING MESH SIZE IN TRAWLS AND ROCK SOLE 
VESSEL INCENTIVE PROGRAM STANDARDS IN ALASKA GROUNDFISH FISHERIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 675

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AF57
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439. AMENDMENT 1 TO THE FMP FOR THE SCALLOP FISHERY OFF ALASKA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 673

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

Abstract: This FMP amendment authorizes a scallop fishery in Federal 
waters off Alaska and establishes measures necessary for the 
conservation and management of the scallop resource in Federal waters.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

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Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AF81
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440. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR ATLANTIC TUNAS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 285

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/96
Final Action                    02/00/97
Final Action Effective          03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AF86
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441. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR TILEFISH

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/97
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AF87
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442. AMENDMENT 1 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR ATLANTIC BILLFISH

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 644

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/96
Final Action                    10/00/96
Final Action Effective          12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AF88
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443. AMENDMENT 8 TO THE PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH FMP TO IMPLEMENT 
INDIVIDUAL QUOTAS FOR THE FIXED-GEAR SABLEFISH FISHERY (OR REGULATORY 
AMENDMENT FOR NONTRAWL TRIP LIMITS)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 663

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AF90
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444. AMENDMENT 8 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR COASTAL MIGRATORY 
PELAGIC RESOURCES OF THE GULF OF MEXICO AND SOUTH ATLANTIC

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 642

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory. Final, Statutory.

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NPRM 15 days and final action 110 days from receipt from a Regional 
Fishery Management Council.

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG25
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445. AMENDMENT 1 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SHRIMP FISHERY 
OF THE SOUTH ATLANTIC

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 659

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AG26
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446. AMENDMENT 8 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SNAPPER-GROUPER 
FISHERY OF THE SOUTH ATLANTIC

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 646

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

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/97
Final Action                    05/00/97
Final Action Effective          06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG27
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 641

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

Abstract: Amendment 8 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish 
Resources of the Gulf of Mexico (FMP) establishes individual 
transferable quota (ITQ) system to control access to the Gulf of Mexico 
commercial red snapper fishery. System includes: a mechanism for the 
allocation of quota shares and ITQ coupons with an initial appeals 
process; restrictions on the transfer of ITQ shares; provisions on how 
coupons are used when landing fish; reporting requirement for fishermen 
and dealers; and provisions for issuance of coupons annually in 
relation to the current commercial quota. Amendment 11 approved 
measures: revise the FMP's framework procedure for making annual 
management adjustments; restrict the sale/purchase of reef fish 
harvested from the exclusive economic zone to permitted reef fish 
permits and fish trap endorsements under specified circumstances; 
implement a new reef fish permit moratorium; and require charter vessel 
and headboat permits. Amendment 11 disapproved and resubmitted measures 
would: revise the

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definition for optimum yield for each management unit species; all 
total allowable catch to exceed maximum sustainable yield within strict 
limits for stocks not overfished; and respecify the generation time 
multiplier for stock recovery periods. Amendment 12 would: 1) remove 
future red snapper size limit increases for the commercial sector; 2) 
establish aggregate daily bag limits; and 3) revise amberjack size and 
bag limits.

Timetable:

Amendment 11 (approved measures):  NPRM 09/12/95 (60 FR 47341)  NPRM 
Comment Period End 10/27/95

Amendment 11 (resubmitted revised measures):  NPRM 04/00/96  NPRM 
Comment Period Ends 05/00/96  FINAL RULE 06/00/96

Amendment 11(approved measures):  FINAL RULE 12/15/95 (60 FR 
64340)  Final Rule Effective 01/01/96 (60 FR 64350)

Amendment 12:  Final Rule 04/00/96  NPRM 05/00/96  NPRM Comment Period 
End 06/00/96  Final Rule Effective 07/00/96

Amendment 8:  NPRM 08/29/95 (60 FR 44825)  NPRM Comment Period Ends 10/
11/95 (60 FR 44925)  Final Rule: 11/29/95 (60 FR 61200)  Final Action 
Effective 04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG29
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 663

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG30
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 675

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/20/96                     61 FR 6337
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/21/96
NPRM                            02/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/97
Final Action                    07/00/97
Final Action Effective          01/00/98

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG32
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 675

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/96
Final Action                    08/00/96
Final Action Effective          09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG41
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 663

Legal Deadline: None

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

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the long term. These measures will be developed by the State of Oregon 
and complement measures in state waters.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/96
Final Action                    09/00/96
Final Action Effective          10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG81
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 685

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/96
Final Action                    11/00/96
Final Action Effective          01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG85
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 669

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

Abstract: Amendment 3 would: revise the overfishing definition for red 
hind to ensure better conservation of this highly utilized resource and 
restrict the use of gillnets.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/96
Final Action                    10/00/96
Final Action Effective          11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG87
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 670

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG88
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 641

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/96
Final Action                    06/00/96
Final Action Effective          07/00/96
Second Regulatory Amendment  Final Rule 12/00/96  Final Rule Effective 
01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AG89
_______________________________________________________________________

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

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

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/96
Final Action                    01/00/97
Final Action Effective          02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG90
_______________________________________________________________________




457. REGULATORY AMENDMENT FOR THE GULF OF ALASKA SEAMOUNT FISHERIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/96
Final Action                    09/00/96
Final Action Effective          10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG94
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 676

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG97
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 676

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/96
Final Action                    11/00/96
Final Action Effective          12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AH02
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 675

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/96

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Final Action                    07/00/96
Final Action Effective          08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AH03
_______________________________________________________________________




461. AMENDMENT 8 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SUMMER FLOUNDER 
FISHERY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 625

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

Abstract: Amendment 8 would implement management measures for the scup 
fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AH05
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 637

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AH06
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 663

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AH07
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 663

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/96
Final Action                    09/00/96
Final Action Effective          10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AH21
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 675

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory. Final, Statutory.

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NPRM 15 days and final action 110 days after receipt from the Regional 
Fishery Management Council.

Abstract: This FMP amendment would establish a trawl closure in a 
portion of Bristol Bay to reduce the number of female red king crab 
taken as bycatch in the Bristol Bay trawl fisheries and to reduce the 
overall bycatch rates of red king crab experienced by vessels using 
nonpelagic trawl gear to fish for groundfish.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/96
Final Action                    11/00/96
Final Action Effective          01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AH28
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 649

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AH41
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 658

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AH52
_______________________________________________________________________




468. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO LIMITED ACCESS MANAGEMENT OF FEDERAL 
FISHERIES IN AND OFF OF ALASKA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 676

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

Abstract: Regulatory amendment to portions of the regulations 
implementing the Individual Fishing Quota Program for the Pacific 
halibut and sablefish fixed gear fisheries in and off of Alaska. This 
action will eliminate the 72-hour ``fair start'' provisions; eliminate 
owner onboard restriction; eliminate certified mail requirements; allow 
tagged fish to be landed without being debited to a person's individual 
fishing quota; and allow deliveries of individual fishing quota to 
tenders. (Omnibus II)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AH61
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 628

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/96

[[Page 22839]]

NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/96
Final Action                    09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AH63
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

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

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

Abstract: Amendments authorize implementation of a license limitation 
program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/96
Final Action Effective          01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AH65
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 675

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

Abstract: This regulatory amendment deletes osmerid and other forage 
species from the ``other species'' category to protect important forage 
fish. Osmerid species would either be established as a separate total 
allowable catch category or established as a prohibited species. The 
intent of this action is to prevent the development of a commercial 
fishery on important forage fish.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/96
Final Action                    11/00/96
Final Action Effective          12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AH67
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/96
Final Action                    10/00/96
Final Action Effective          12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AH68
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 678

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AH77
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 678

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/96
Final Action Effective          01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AH78
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 663

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/96
Final Action                    06/00/96
Final Action Effective          07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AH84
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This new Fishery Management Plan for the Golden Crab Fishery 
of the South Atlantic Region (FMP) would manage the golden crab fishery 
in the exclusive economic zone off the southern Atlantic states. The 
FMP would: (1) establish a controlled access program that would include 
restricted fishing zones and limit the number of vessels in the 
fishery; (2) prohibit the retention and sale of females; (3) minimize 
the take of immature males (escape openings); (4) specify authorized 
gear for the fishery (traps only); (5) establish minimum depth limits 
for the use of traps; (6) establish permit and reporting requirements 
for vessels and dealers to insure that adequate data are collected to 
monitor the fishery; (7) modify the definition of the ``crustacean 
trap'' in the regulations governing the South Atlantic snapper-grouper 
fishery to accommodate the use of traps in the golden crab fishery; and 
(8) establish a framework procedure to allow timely implementation of 
management measures to conserve the golden crab resource (quotas and 
total allowable catch, trip limits, seasonal and area closures, etc.).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/07/95                    60 FR 17770
ANPRM Comment Period End        05/08/95
NPRM                            04/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/96
Final Action                    06/00/96
Final Action Effective          07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AH86
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 642

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AI13
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 649

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

Abstract: The advance notice of proposed rulemaking requests

[[Page 22841]]

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/18/95                    60 FR 48086
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/02/95
NPRM                            05/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AI14
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 659

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

Abstract: Amendment 2 would add brown and pink shrimp to the management 
unit of the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the South 
Atlantic Region, define overfishing for brown and pink shrimp, require 
the use of certified Bycatch Reduction Devices (BRDs) in all penaeid 
shrimp trawls in the exclusive economic zone of the south Atlantic, and 
establish a BRD certification process that will specify certification 
criteria for new or modified BRDs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/96
Final Action                    08/00/96
Final Action Effective          09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AI15
_______________________________________________________________________




480. WITHDRAWAL OF FEDERAL FISHERIES REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other

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

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AI16
_______________________________________________________________________




481. CONSOLIDATION OF GENERAL FISHERY REGULATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES

Priority:  Other

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

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AI17
_______________________________________________________________________




482. CONSOLIDATION OF FISHERIES REGULATIONS OF ALASKA

Priority:  Other

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

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AI18
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Other

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

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AI19
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Other

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

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AI20
_______________________________________________________________________




485. CONSOLIDATION OF FISHERIES REGULATIONS OF THE NORTHEASTERN UNITED 
STATES

Priority:  Other

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

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AI21
_______________________________________________________________________




486. CONSOLIDATION OF INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other

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

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

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 246; 50 CFR 280; 50 CFR 281; 50 CFR 282; 50 CFR 
298; 50 CFR 299; 50 CFR 300; 50 CFR 301; 50 CFR 371; 50 CFR 380; 50 CFR 
695

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AI22
_______________________________________________________________________




487. 1996 TOTAL ALLOWABLE CATCH OF ATLANTIC SWORDFISH

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 630

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will establish the total allowable catch of 
Atlantic

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swordfish for 1996. Trip limits, landings requirements, and minimum 
size will also be adjusted.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/96
Final Action                    06/00/96
Final Action Effective          07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AI23
_______________________________________________________________________




488. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE ATLANTIC SURF CLAM AND OCEAN QUAHOG 
FISHERIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 652

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These quotas establish allowable harvests of surf clam and 
ocean quahog from the exclusive economic zone in 1997.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/96
Final Action                    01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AI26
_______________________________________________________________________




489. AMENDMENT 9 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE ATLANTIC SURF 
CLAM AND OCEAN QUAHOG FISHERIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 652

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendment would revise the overfishing definitions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AI27
_______________________________________________________________________




490. CONSOLIDATION OF ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES 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 971 et seq; 16 USC 1801 et seq

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AI28
_______________________________________________________________________




491. 1996 ATLANTIC TUNA FISHERIES QUOTAS AND EFFORT CONTROLS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 971 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 285

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AI29
_______________________________________________________________________




492. REGULATORY AMENDMENT REQUIRING LONGLINE VESSEL OPERATORS IN THE 
WESTERN PACIFIC PELAGICS FISHERIES TO CARRY OBSERVERS AT NO COST TO U.S. 
GOVERNMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 685

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/96

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NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/96
Final Action                    08/00/96
Final Action Effective          10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

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

RIN: 0648-AI31
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 681

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/96
Final Action                    06/00/96
Final Action Effective          07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AI32
_______________________________________________________________________




494. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE START OF THE WHITING REGULAR 
SEASON TO MAY 15 NORTH OF 42 DEGREES NORTH LATITUDE AND CHANGE THE START 
OF THE NONTRAWL SABLEFISH REGULAR SEASON TO SEPTEMBER 1

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 663

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation would shift the opening of the large-scale, 
``regular season'' for Pacific whiting from April 15 to May 15 north of 
42 degrees N. lat. A month delay is expected to result in better 
quality fish (since, in April, some are still in poor condition after 
spawning in the winter), greater dispersion of whiting along the coast 
(they migrate from south to north during the fishing season, with 
larger fish migrating further north), and reduced bycatch of some 
species, particularly chinook salmon, if the fishery occurs as it did 
in 1995. This action would also change the nontrawl sablefish season 
opening from August 6 to September 1 to enable the fleet to take better 
advantage of alternate fishing opportunities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AI34
_______________________________________________________________________




495. AMENDMENT 6 TO THE ATLANTIC SEA SCALLOP FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 650

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AI36
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 658

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/96
Final Action                    09/00/96
Final Action Effective          10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AI39
_______________________________________________________________________




497.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO INCLUDE THE CITY OF AKUTAN AS A 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT QUOTA COMMUNITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 675

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulatory amendment to include city of Akutan as a Community 
Development Quota community, and to remove authority to use scale 
weights on vessels processing community development quota pollock 
outside of State of Alaska waters.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/96
Final Action                    08/00/96
Final Action Effective          09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AI46
_______________________________________________________________________




498.  AMENDMENT 14 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE REEF 
FISH RESOURCES OF THE GULF OF MEXICO

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 641

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

Abstract: Amendment 14 includes various options to modify the 
moratorium on new fish trap indorsements, scheduled to expire in 
February 1997. Amendment 14 also includes an option to ban the use of 
fish traps south of 24.9 degrees N. latitude. Amendment 14 also may 
modify the FMP's framework procedure to state that the Regional 
Director may reopen the commercial fishery to achieve that sector's 
allocation, without proposed and final rules. Amendment may also 
provide for transfers of existing reef fish permits obtained by 
operators' earned income qualifications, without sale of vessel.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/96
Final Action                    09/00/96
Final Action Effective          10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AI47
_______________________________________________________________________




499.  AMENDMENT 45 TO THE FMP FOR THE GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE 
GULF OF ALASKA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Authorize the establishment of pollock seasons in regulations 
and associated regulatory amendment to establish three seasonal 
allowances of the western and central Gulf of Alaska total allowable 
catch amounts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/12/96                     61 FR 9972
NPRM Comment Period End         04/22/96
Final Action                    06/00/96
Final Action Effective          07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AI56
_______________________________________________________________________




500.  AMENDMENT 42 TO THE FMP FOR THE GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE 
BERING SEA AND ALEUTIAN ISLANDS AND AMENDMENT 42 TO THE FMP FOR THE 
GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE GULF OF ALASKA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 676

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

Abstract: Amendments would authorize the use of quota shares assigned 
to a vessel size category to be used on a vessel in that category or on 
a vessel in a smaller size category.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AI57
_______________________________________________________________________




501.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO DELAY THE START DATE OF THE 
OFFSHORE BERING SEA POLLOCK NON-ROE SEASON FROM AUGUST 15 TO SEPTEMBER 1

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 675

Legal Deadline: None

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Abstract: Regulatory amendment (or interim final rule) that delays the 
offshore component pollock non-roe (``B'') season from August 15 to 
September 1 to provide the opportunity for at-sea pollock processors to 
participate in processing of late season salmon runs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AI58
_______________________________________________________________________




502.  NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING ON MID-ATLANTIC TUNA FISHERY DISPUTE

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 971 et seq; 16 USC 1801 et seq

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action involves negotiations between commercial and 
recreational fisheries and other parties, affected by a gear/grounds 
dispute over fishing for tuna in the Mid-Atlantic area. Negotiations 
may lead to a consensus agreement in the form of a proposed rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Gary C. Matlock, Director, Office of Sustainable 
Fisheries, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-2334
Fax: 310 713-0596

RIN: 0648-AI60
_______________________________________________________________________




503.  AMENDMENT 43 TO THE FMP FOR THE GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE 
BERING SEA AND ALEUTIAN ISLANDS AND AMENDMENT 43 TO THE FMP FOR THE 
GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE GULF OF ALASKA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 676

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

Abstract: Amendments would authorize changes to sweep-up provisions 
under the Individual Fishing Quota Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/96
Final Action                    10/00/96
Final Action Effective          11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AI61
_______________________________________________________________________




504.  AMENDMENT 41 TO THE FMP FOR THE GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE 
BERING SEA AND ALEUTIAN ISLANDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 675

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

Abstract: Amendment authorizes measures to close the nearshore Bristol 
Bay area to protect crab habitat.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/97
Final Action                    06/00/97
Final Action Effective          07/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AI62
_______________________________________________________________________




505.  AMENDMENT 44 TO THE FMP FOR THE GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE 
BERING SEA AND ALEUTIAN ISLANDS AND AMENDMENT 44 TO THE FMP FOR THE 
GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE GULF OF ALASKA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 675

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

Abstract: Amendments will revise the current overfishing definitions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/96
Final Action                    11/00/96
Final Action Effective          12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer, Director, Alaska Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric

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Administration, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, Alaska 99802
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AI63
_______________________________________________________________________




506.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH A DATE OF DECEMBER 1 FOR 
THE REOPENING OF A BERING SEA POLLOCK AND/OR COD FISHERY IF SUFFICIENT 
AMOUNTS OF FISH REMAIN FOR A DIRECTED FISHERY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 675

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulatory amendment that establishes a date of December 1 
for the reopening of a previously closed Bering Sea pollock or a 
Pacific cod fishery if sufficient amounts of fish remain for a directed 
fishery. The intent of this action is to establish a date for reopening 
a fishery late in the year if remaining quota amounts exist so that 
industry members may adjust operating plans to take advantage of a late 
season, short-term opening in the most cost effective manner possible.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/96
Final Action                    10/00/96
Final Action Effective          11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AI64
_______________________________________________________________________




507.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO REVISE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE BYCATCH 
AMOUNTS ESTABLISHED FOR THE ALASKA GROUNDFISH FISHERIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 675

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulatory amendment to revise maximum retainable bycatch 
amounts established for the groundfish fisheries. These amounts are 
established in regulations to limit the retainable bycatch of 
groundfish species closed to directed fishing. Revisions to certain 
maximum retainable bycatch amounts are necessary to reduce the 
opportunity for covert target operations on species closed to directed 
fishing and to address recent changes to fishing operations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/96
Final Action                    11/00/96
Final Action Effective          01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AI65
_______________________________________________________________________




508.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO REQUIRE ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION BY 
ALASKA GROUNDFISH PROCESSORS OF WEEKLY PRODUCTION REPORTS AND CHECK IN/
OUT REPORTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 675

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulatory amendment to require electronic submission of 
catch and processing location reports by processors participating in 
the Alaska groundfish fisheries. The extent of this action is to obtain 
more timely data on inseason fishing activities at less burden and cost 
to the industry and NMFS.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/96
Final Action Effective          11/00/96
Begin Review                    01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AI66
_______________________________________________________________________




509.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO REVISE THE RECORDKEEPING AND 
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUNDFISH FISHERIES OFF OF ALASKA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 675; 50 CFR 301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulatory amendment to revise portions of the recordkeeping 
and reporting requirements for the groundfish fisheries off of Alaska 
and combine the National Marine Fisheries Service and International 
Pacific Halibut Commission catcher vessel logbook requirements and add 
individual fishing quota information.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/96
Final Action Effective          01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AI68
_______________________________________________________________________




510.  NORTH PACIFIC FISHERIES RESEARCH PLAN AMENDMENT TO 
IMPLEMENT A ``PAY AS YOU GO'' OBSERVER PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 677

[[Page 22848]]

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Plan amendment to implement a ``pay as you go'' observer 
program, replacing the Research Plan fee system.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/96
Final Action                    10/00/96
Final Action Effective          11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AI69
_______________________________________________________________________




511.  AMENDMENT 46 TO THE FMP FOR THE GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE 
BERING SEA A'D ALEUTIAN ISLANDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 675

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

Abstract: Amendment authorizes the allocation of Bering Sea and 
Aleutian Island Pacific cod among vessels using trawl, hook-and-line or 
pot, and jig gear.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/96
Final Action                    11/00/96
Final Action Effective          12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AI70
_______________________________________________________________________




512.  AMENDMENT 13 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE REEF 
FISH RESOURCES OF THE GULF OF MEXICO

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 641

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

Abstract: Amendment 13 would extend the duration of the Red Snapper 
trip limits and endorsement provisions until Amendment 8 is implemented 
or until replaced by an alternate plan to limit access to the 
commercial Red Snapper fishery. If neither of these options is 
possible, the endorsement system will terminate on December 31, 1997.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/96
Final Action                    08/00/96
Final Action Effective          09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AI71
_______________________________________________________________________




513.  AMENDMENT 2 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE RED 
DRUM FISHERY OF THE GULF OF MEXICO

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 653

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

Abstract: Amendment 2 would modify the FMP's objectives, change the 
optimum yield and the total allowable catch (TAC) procedure, set TAC at 
zero, and modify the FMP's sections on habitat and recommendations to 
the states.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/97
Final Action                    04/00/97
Final Action Effective          05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AI73
_______________________________________________________________________




514.  AMENDMENT 9 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE 
SNAPPER-GROUPER FISHERY OF THE SOUTH ATLANTIC

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 646

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

Abstract: Amendment 9 would establish a limited access system for the 
snapper-grouper fishery in the South Atlantic. Eligibility may be based 
on participants who have been in the fishery since the control date 
(July 30, 1991) who have reported all landings since that time. License 
limitation, effort units, and transferrable and non-transferable 
individual quotas will be considered. These measures will be considered 
in conjunction with vessel trip limits, area quotas, and fishing zones. 
The South Atlantic Council will also be considering regulations on the 
sale of fish caught under a bag limit.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/96

[[Page 22849]]

NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/96
Interim Final Rule              02/00/97
Final Action                    03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AI74
_______________________________________________________________________




515.  AMENDMENT 5 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE 
ATLANTIC SEA SCALLOP FISHERY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 650

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendment 5 would allow a closure off of Martha's Vineyard 
for an aquaculture project.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AI77
_______________________________________________________________________




516.  FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE ATLANTIC HERRING FISHERY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This fishery management plan would supersede the preliminary 
management plan and regulate fishing activity in the EEZ.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AI78
_______________________________________________________________________




517.  PACIFIC WHITING ALLOCATION AMONG NON-TRIBAL SECTORS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 663

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The current 3-year allocation for Pacific whiting is 
effective 1994-1996. Under that allocation, all vessels compete for the 
first 60% of the available whiting harvest guideline, and the last 40% 
is reserved for vessels that deliver whiting shoreside. A new 
allocation, or continuation of the old one, is expected in 1997 and 
beyond.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/96
Final Action                    04/00/97
Final Action Effective          05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AI80
_______________________________________________________________________




518.  REVISION OF WHALING REGULATIONS TO UPDATE AND BROADEN 
SCOPE

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

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 916j

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 230

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises and updates the U.S. regulations concerning 
whaling, and broadens the regulations in case the International Whaling 
Commission should grant additional whale quotas to the United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Henry Beasley, Director, Office of International 
Affairs, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2272

RIN: 0648-AI81
_______________________________________________________________________




519.  AMENDMENT 12 TO FMP FOR SALMON FISHERIES OFF THE COASTS OF 
WASHINGTON, OREGON, AND CALIFORNIA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 661

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This Amendment would establish specific protective standards 
for endangered and threatened runs of Pacific salmon, and set goals in 
the fishery management plan for weak and protected runs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/96
Final Action                    03/00/97
Final Action Effective          04/00/97

[[Page 22850]]

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal, Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AI82
_______________________________________________________________________




520.  AMENDMENT 7 TO THE AMERICAN LOBSTER FISHERY MANAGEMENT 
PLAN (FMP) AMENDMENT 8 TO THE ATLANTIC SEA SCALLOP FMP, AND AMENDMENT 8 
TO THE NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES FMP

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendment 7 to the American Lobster Fishery Management Plan, 
Amendment 8 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan, and 
Amendment 8 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan would 
implement framework actions to help resolve gear conflicts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AI83
_______________________________________________________________________




521.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO REVISE THE PRODUCT RECOVERY RATE 
REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 675

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulatory amendment to revise certain product recovery rates 
for groundfish fisheries off of Alaska.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/96
Final Action                    09/00/96
Final Action Effective          10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AI87
_______________________________________________________________________




522.  AMENDMENT 2 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SCALLOP 
FISHERY OFF ALASKA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 673

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

Abstract: Amendment would establish a moratorium on the entry of new 
vessels into the scallop fishery in Federal waters off Alaska to 
control continued growth in fishing capacity.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AI88
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1533 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 227; 50 CFR 222

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           10/18/93                    58 FR 53703
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/18/93
Extension of Comment Period for 
90 Days                         01/20/94                     59 FR 3068
NPRM                            09/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jim Lecky, Chief, Protected Species Management 
Division, Southwest Region, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, 501 
West Ocean Blvd., Suite 4200, Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: 310 980-4015

RIN: 0648-AF80
_______________________________________________________________________




524. DESIGNATED CRITICAL HABITAT; PACIFIC STEELHEAD

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1533

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 226

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

Abstract: The regulation will propose critical habitat designation for 
coastal steelhead populations that are proposed

[[Page 22851]]

for listing under the Endangered Species Act in California, Oregon, and 
Washington.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG49
_______________________________________________________________________




525. DESIGNATED CRITICAL HABITAT; PACIFIC COHO SALMON

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1533

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 226

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG56
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1533

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 226

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/97
Interim Final Rule              11/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AG58
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 226

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/97
Final Action                    12/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1372 (c)

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216

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

Abstract: This proposed rule would revise and simplify criteria and 
procedures specific to permits for taking, transporting, importing, and 
exporting protected species for public display and provide convenient 
formats for reporting marine mammal captive holdings and transports as 
required by

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amendments made in 1994 to the Marine Mammal Protection Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/01/96
NPRM Comment Period End         07/01/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ann Terbush, Chief, Permits Division, Office of 
Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-2289

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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/01/96
NPRM Comment Period End         07/01/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AH31
_______________________________________________________________________




530. SHRIMP VESSEL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 227

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/01/96
NPRM Comment Period End         05/01/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AH87
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531. IDENTIFICATION OF SPECIAL SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION AREAS AND 
APPROPRIATE CONSERVATION MEASURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

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

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

Abstract: NMFS proposes to amend the regulations protecting sea turtles 
(50 CFR parts 217 and 227, subpart D) to enhance their effectiveness in 
reducing sea turtle mortality resulting from shrimp trawling in the 
Atlantic and Gulf areas. Proposed amendments to strengthen the sea 
turtle conservation measures are: (1) Eliminate by December 31, 1996, 
the use of soft turtle excluder devices (TEDs) which have demonstrated 
reduced effectiveness under actual commercial fishing conditions; (2) 
require by December 31, 1996, the use of TEDs in try nets with a 
headrope length greater than 12 ft (3.6m) or a footrope length greater 
than 15 ft (4.6m); (3) establish Shrimp Fishery Sea Turtle Conservation 
Areas (SFSTCAs) in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico and in the Atlantic 
area consisting of the offshore waters out to 10 nautical miles 
(nm)(18.5km) along the coasts of Louisiana and Texas from the 
Mississippi River South Pass to the U.S.-Mexico border, and along the 
coasts of Georgia and South Carolina from the Georgia-Florida border to 
the North Carolina-South Carolina border; (4) implement the TED 
requirements of items (1) and (2) and prohibit the use of bottom-
opening hard TEDs in the two SFSTCAs when a final rule becomes 
effective; (5) reduce nearshore

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/13/95                    60 FR 47544
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/13/95
NPRM                            04/00/96
Final Action                    06/00/96
Final Action Effective          07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: ABSTRACT CONTINUED: shrimp trawling effort by 
prohibiting fishing in the Texas portion of the Gulf SFSTCA for a time 
period approximately 3 weeks prior to and 3 weeks after the Texas Gulf 
shrimp fishery closure by shrimp trawlers greater than 60 ft (18.3m) in 
length and by shrimp trawlers with a total headrope length among all 
nets rigged for fishing greater than 100 ft (30.5m)

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

RIN: 0648-AH89
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532.  IMPLEMENTATION OF 1996 MMPA AMENDMENTS AFFECTING YELLOWFIN 
TUNA PURSE SEINE FISHING IN THE EASTERN TROPICAL PACIFIC

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216.24

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would propose implementation of the 1996 amendments 
to the Marine Mammal Protection Act regarding regulation of the U.S. 
yellowfin tuna fishery and the importation of yellowfin tuna into the

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United States from other harvesting nations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Legislation amending the MMPA regarding the 
yellowfin tuna fishery will require implementation of regulations 3 
months after the effective date of the legislation.

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

RIN: 0648-AI85
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NATIONAL OCEAN SURVEY/OFFICE OF COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT


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533. THUNDER BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1431 to 1445

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations will protect the ecological, recreational, 
and esthetic resources of the waters surrounding Thunder Bay if the 
area is designated as a national marine sanctuary.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Completion of this regulation within the dates 
projected in the timetable is subject to the availability of 
appropriated funds for NOAA after March 15, 1996. At this time NOAA 
anticipates that sufficient funds will be appropriated to complete this 
project.

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

RIN: 0648-AE41
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/09/95                    60 FR 40540
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/08/95
NPRM                            06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Completion of this regulation within the 
projected dates in the timetable is subject to the availability at 
appropriated funds for NOAA after March 15, 1996. At this time, NOAA 
anticipates that sufficient funds will be appropriated to completed 
this project.

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

RIN: 0648-AI06
_______________________________________________________________________




535. COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND APPROVAL 
REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 923

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/11/96                     61 FR 9746
NPRM Comment Period End         04/25/96
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Additional Information: Completion of this regulation revision within 
the dates projected in the timetable is subject to the availability of 
appropriated funds for NOAA after March 15, 1996. At this time, NOAA 
anticipates that sufficient funds will be appropriated to complete this 
project.

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

RIN: 0648-AI43
_______________________________________________________________________

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536.  REVISION OF OVERFLIGHT REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1431 to 1445

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 922

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations are being revised to clarify that they are 
for resource protection purposes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Completion of this regulation within the dates 
projected in the timetable is subject to the availability of 
appropriated funds for NOAA after March 15, 1996. At this time, NOAA 
anticipates that sufficient funds will be appropriated to complete this 
project.

Agency Contact: James Lawless, Acting Chief, Sanctuaries and Resources 
Division, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1305 East-West Highway (N/ORM 2), Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-3155

RIN: 0648-AI91
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OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR


                    ________________________________



537. LICENSING OF PRIVATE REMOTE-SENSING SPACE SYSTEMS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 5624; PL 102-555

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 960

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/18/89                    54 FR 01945
NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AC64
_______________________________________________________________________




538. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MODERNIZATION CRITERIA FOR AUTOMATION 
CERTIFICATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nicholas Scheller, Implementation Manager, Department 
of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Room 
9348, 1325 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-0454
Fax: 201 713-1002

RIN: 0648-AF72
_______________________________________________________________________

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)



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NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE


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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 663

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/19/92                    57 FR 54552
NPRM Comment Period End         12/21/92
Final Action                    04/00/96
Final Action Effective          05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AE01
_______________________________________________________________________




540. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO REQUIRE ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION OF 
OBSERVER DATA IN THE GROUNDFISH FISHERY OF THE GOA AND BSAI

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 675

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulatory amendment to require certain computer/satellite 
communications capability of groundfish fishing vessels to facilitate 
submission of catch reports by NMFS-certified observers to NMFS.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/31/95                    60 FR 45393
NPRM Comment Period End         09/29/95
Final Action                    06/00/96
Final Action Effective          07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AE78
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 655

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/20/95                    60 FR 65618
NPRM Comment Period End         01/29/96
Final Action                    04/00/96
Final Action Effective          05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AF01
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 641

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/31/96                     61 FR 3359
NPRM Comment Period End         03/01/96
Final Action                    04/00/96
Final Action Effective          04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer, Director, Southeast Region, NMFS,

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Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 
33702-2432
Phone: 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AF78
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 601

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/11/94                    59 FR 11557
Final Action                    06/00/96
Final Action Effective          06/00/96
Begin Review                    07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AG16
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 663

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/23/96                     61 FR 1739
NPRM Comment Period End         03/08/96
Final Action                    04/00/96
Final Action Effective          05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AG31
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 683

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/18/95                    60 FR 43106
NPRM Comment Period End         10/16/95
Final Action                    04/00/96
Final Action Effective          05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AH48
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 103-206

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 656

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 0648-AH57
_______________________________________________________________________




547. 1996 REGULATIONS FOR PACIFIC HALIBUT AND APPROVAL OF CATCH SHARING 
PLANS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 773

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 301

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This regulation also combines RIN 0648-AI48 and 
0648-AI52.

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

RIN: 0648-AH64
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 681

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/96
Final Action Effective          07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AI33
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 661

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AI35
_______________________________________________________________________




550.  INTERIM FINAL RULE TO THE NORTH PACIFIC FISHERIES RESEARCH 
PLAN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 677

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim final rule would discontinue the 1995 fee 
collection process; issue Federal processor permits without regard to 
payment of Research Plan fees; and refund $5.6 million collected by 
NMFS and also the accrued interest under the Research Plan during 1995 
and 1996.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/00/96
Final Action Effective          06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 0648-AI67
_______________________________________________________________________




551.  CONSOLIDATION OF ATLANTIC STRIPED BASS AND ATLANTIC 
COASTAL FISHERIES MANAGEMENT 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 5101 et seq; 15 USC 1851 note

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 656; 50 CFR 697

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS consolidates regulations pertaining to the Atlantic 
striped bass fishery and fisheries managed under the Atlantic Coastal 
Fisheries Cooperative Management Act as part of the President's 
Regulatory Reinvention Initiative.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer, Director, Office of Fisheries 
Conservation and Management, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, 
MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2341

RIN: 0648-AI72
_______________________________________________________________________

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552. PROCESSED FISHERY PRODUCTS, PROCESSED PRODUCTS THEREOF & CERTAIN 
OTHER PROCESSED FOOD PRODUCTS: U.S. STANDARDS FOR GRADES OF FROZEN FISH 
BLOCKS & PRODUCTS MADE THEREFROM, ETC

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  7 USC 1621 to 1630, Agricultural Marketing Act of 
1946

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 264A

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The revised rule will expand the coverage of established 
voluntary standards for grades of fishery products to include new 
products made from fish blocks. The standards will take into account 
new technology and equipment. These standards will be used in a 
voluntary program of fishery products inspection and certification by 
the NMFS. Industry has shown a high level of interest and support for 
the revisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/21/89                    54 FR 38881
NPRM Comment Period End         11/06/89
Comment Period Extended to      12/29/89                    54 FR 53660
Comment Period Extended to      01/29/90                    54 FR 53660
Interim Final Rule              10/16/90                    55 FR 41856
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Sectors Affected:  091 Commercial Fishing; 209 Miscellaneous Food 
Preparations and Kindred Products

Additional Information: In response to the President's Regulatory 
Reform Initiative, regulations are under development to allow for 
removal of the product-specific voluntary standards for grades for fish 
and fishery products from the Code of Federal Regulations. These 
standards will be issued as program policies.

Agency Contact: Mary Ann Metz, Chief, Standards and Specifications 
Branch, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, One Blackburn Drive, 
Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 508 281-9284

RIN: 0648-AA46
_______________________________________________________________________




553. FISHERMEN'S PROTECTIVE ACT, FISHING VESSEL AND GEAR DAMAGE 
COMPENSATION FUND CLAIMS PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  22 USC 1980

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 258

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/96
Final Action Effective          10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AC73
_______________________________________________________________________




554. FISHING VESSEL OBLIGATION GUARANTEE PROGRAM, REINVENTION OF 
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:  46 USC 1271 to 1279

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 255

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AF48
_______________________________________________________________________




555. CIVIL PROCEDURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 904

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/02/93                    58 FR 58484
Final Action                    03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: Hugh Schratwieser, Attorney Adviser, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of 
the Assistant General Counsel for Enforcement and Litigation (GCEL),

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8484 Georgia Ave. 4th Fl, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 427-2202

RIN: 0648-AF96
_______________________________________________________________________




556.  FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM PROCEDURES, CONDITIONAL FISHERIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  46 USC 1177; 46 USC 1271 to 1279

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 251

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Removal of outdated and unnecessary regulations in accordance 
with the National Performance Review.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/28/96
Final Action Effective          06/28/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles L. Cooper, Program Leader, Financial Services 
Division, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-2396
Fax: 301 589-2686
Email: Charles--C[email protected]

RIN: 0648-AI76
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557. FINAL RULE FOR REGULATIONS GENERIC TO PERMITS ISSUED UNDER SECTION 
104 OF THE MMPA, AND FOR REGULATIONS SPECIFIC TO PERMITS ISSUED FOR 
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND ENHANCEMENT PURPOSES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/14/93                    58 FR 53320
NPRM Comment Period End         01/28/94                    58 FR 68848
Final Action                    04/00/96
Final Action Effective          05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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

RIN: 0648-AD11
_______________________________________________________________________




558. DESIGNATED CRITICAL HABITAT; JOHNSON'S SEAGRASS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1533

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 226

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has proposed 
that Johnson's seagrass be listed as threatened under the Endangered 
Species Act (ESA). Section 4(b)(2) of the ESA requires that critical 
habitat be designated for a listed species after taking into 
consideration the economic impact, and any other relevant impact, of 
specifying any particular area as critical habitat. Critical habitat is 
the specific area within the geographical range of the species that has 
physical or biological features essential to the conservation of the 
species and which may require special management consideration or 
protection.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/04/94                    59 FR 39716
NPRM Comment Period End         10/13/94
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AF79
_______________________________________________________________________




559. FINAL RULE TO AMEND MARINE MAMMAL REGULATIONS TO AUTHORIZE 
INCIDENTAL TAKINGS OF MARINE MAMMALS BY HARASSMENT AS AUTHORIZED BY 
PUBLIC LAW 103-238

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

[[Page 22860]]

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

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 228; 50 CFR 216

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AG80
_______________________________________________________________________




560. FINAL RULE TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR NONLETHALLY DETERRING MARINE 
MAMMALS FROM ENDANGERING PERSONAL SAFETY OR DAMAGING PUBLIC OR PRIVATE 
PROPERTY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216

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

Abstract: On April 30, 1994, the President signed Pub. L. 103-238, the 
Marine Mammal Protection Act Amendments of 1994. One part of this law 
implemented a new section 101(a)(4) to authorize the nonlethal 
harassment takings by citizens of the United States to deter marine 
mammals from: (1) Damaging commercial fishing gear or catch; (2) 
damaging private property; (3) endangering public safety; or (4) 
damaging public property. The amendments require a list of guidelines 
for use in safely deterring marine mammals and provide for prohibiting 
certain deterrent measures that may have a significant adverse impact 
on marine mammals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/05/95                    60 FR 22345
NPRM Comment Period End         07/05/95
Final Action Effective          04/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AH19
_______________________________________________________________________




561. GENERAL AUTHORIZATION FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH INVOLVING LEVEL B 
HARASSMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1151 et seq Fur Seal Act; 16 USC 1631 et seq 
Marine Mammal Protection Act

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 215; 50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, August 30, 1994.

Abstract: This final rule is required by the 1994 amendments to the 
Marine Mammal Protection Act. These regulations establish a general 
authorization for bona fide scientific research on non-endangered and 
non-threatened marine mammals that may result in harassment with only 
the potential to disturb. Inclusion under the general authorization is 
achieved by letter of intent to the National Marine Fisheries Service 
and a letter of confirmation from the Service.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/03/94                    59 FR 50372
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      11/17/94
Final Action                    04/00/96
Final Action Effective          05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Additional Information: The National Marine Fisheries Service and the 
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are discussing whether to issue this 
rule jointly.

Agency Contact: Laurel Bryant, Marine Resources Management Specialist, 
Office of Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, 
MD 20910-3226
Phone: 301 713-2289

RIN: 0648-AH20
_______________________________________________________________________




562.  FINAL RULE; TAKING AND IMPORTING OF MARINE MAMMALS; 
CONSOLIDATION OF REGULATIONS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

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

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1151 to 1175; 16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 215; 50 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To simplify NMFS' Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), NMFS 
issues this final rule to redesignate those regulations governing the 
take of northern fur seals for subsistence purposes on the Pribilof 
Islands. By this rule, an entire part within the CFR is removed. This 
final rule does not make substantive changes to the existing 
regulations. The purpose of this final rule is to make the regulations 
more concise, better organized, and thereby easier for the public to 
use. This action is consistent with the President's Regulatory Reform 
Initiative to simplify regulations and reduce the regulatory burden on 
the public.

[[Page 22861]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Margot Bohan, Fishery Biologist, Marine Mammal 
Division, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine 
Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2322
Fax: 301 713-0376

RIN: 0648-AI89
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563. FLORIDA KEYS NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1431 et seq; PL 101-605

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 929

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, May 1993.

Abstract: These regulations are necessary for the implementation of the 
Congressionally designated national marine sanctuary.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/30/95                    60 FR 16399
NPRM Comment Period End         12/31/95
Final Action                    08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Additional Information: Completion of this regulation within the dates 
projected in the timetable is subject to the availability of 
appropriated funds for NOAA after March 15, 1996. At this time, NOAA 
anticipates that sufficient funds will be appropriated to complete this 
project.

Agency Contact: James Lawless, Acting Chief, Sanctuaries and Reserves 
Division, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1305 East-West Highway (N/ORM2), Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-3125

RIN: 0648-AD85
_______________________________________________________________________




564. HAWAIIAN ISLANDS HUMPBACK WHALE NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/15/95                    60 FR 49000
NPRM Comment Period End         12/14/95
Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The proposed rule, summary of draft management 
plan and notice of public availability of the draft environmental 
impact statement was published on September 15, 1995. The 90-day 
comment period ended December 14, 1995.
Completion of this project within the dates projected in the timetable 
is subject to the availability of appropriated funds for NOAA after 
March 15, 1996. At this time, NOAA anticipates that sufficient funds 
will be appropriated to complete this project.

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

RIN: 0648-AH91
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 922

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NOAA is proposing to amend the Monterey Bay National Marine 
Sanctuary regulations to prohibit the attraction of White Sharks in the 
nearshore (seaward to three miles) areas of the Sanctuary. The proposed 
prohibition is to ensure that Sanctuary resources and qualities are not 
adversely impacted and to avoid conflicts among various users of the 
Sanctuary. The rule would also clarify the ``traditional fishing 
exemption to the discharge prohibition, and add definitions of 
``fishing'' and traditional fishing.''

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/28/95                    60 FR 10812
ANPRM Comment Period End        04/14/95
NPRM                            02/12/96                     61 FR 5335
NPRM Comment Period End         03/13/96
Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: Completion of this project within the dates 
projected in the timetable is subject to availability of appropriated 
funds for NOAA after March 15, 1996. At this time, NOAA anticipates 
that sufficient funds will be appropriated to complete this project.

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

RIN: 0648-AH92
_______________________________________________________________________




566. OCEAN THERMAL ENERGY CONVERSION LICENSING PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 981

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 22862]]

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/30/96                     61 FR 2969
NPRM Comment Period End         02/29/96
Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Completion of this regulation is subject to the 
availability of appropriated funds for NOAA after March 15, 1996. At 
this time, NOAA anticipates that sufficient funds will be appropriated 
to complete this project.

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

RIN: 0648-AI42
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 620

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AH39
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 697

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/20/95                    60 FR 32130
NPRM Comment Period End         08/15/95


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AH58
_______________________________________________________________________



NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE


                    ________________________________



569.  INTERIM FINAL RULE TO IMPLEMENT HIGH SEAS FISHING 
COMPLIANCE ACT OF 1995; PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 5501

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 300

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, March 3, 1996.

Abstract: This action will implement a system of licensing for U.S. 
vessels that fish on the high seas, in accordance with U.S. commitments 
and responsibilities arising from the United Nations Food and 
Agriculture Organization Agreement to Promote Compliance with 
International Conservation and Management Measures by Fishing Vessels 
on the High Seas.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AI50
_______________________________________________________________________




570.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ADJUST RED SNAPPER MANAGEMENT 
MEASURES IN THE GULF OF MEXICO FOR 1997 SEASON

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 641

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory amendment may include measures to adjust the 
Gulf Of Mexico Red Snapper bag limits, size limits, quotas, trip limits 
and/or seasonal and area openings for the 1997 season.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AI54
_______________________________________________________________________




571. U.S. GENERAL STANDARDS FOR GRADES OF SHRIMP

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 265

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/20/82                    47 FR 21840
NPRM Comment Period End         08/18/82
NPRM                            09/21/89                    54 FR 38885
NPRM Comment Period End         11/06/89
Comment Period Extended to 01/
29/90                           12/29/89                    54 FR 53660
Interim Final Rule              10/24/91                    56 FR 55090
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Ann Metz
Phone: 508 281-9284

RIN: 0648-AA47
_______________________________________________________________________




572. U.S. GENERAL STANDARDS FOR GRADES OF FINFISH PRODUCTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 263 subparts A to E

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/15/94                    59 FR 18091

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ANPRM Comment Period End        08/02/94                    59 FR 23095
NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Ann Metz
Phone: 508 281-9284

RIN: 0648-AD53
_______________________________________________________________________




573. U.S. STANDARDS FOR GRADES OF FROZEN FISH PORTIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 264; 50 CFR 269

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/11/90                    55 FR 23565
NPRM Comment Period End         08/27/90
Interim Final Rule              00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Ann Metz
Phone: 508 281-9284

RIN: 0648-AD92
_______________________________________________________________________




574. CERTIFICATE OF LEGAL ORIGIN FOR ANADROMOUS FISH PRODUCTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Alan Mager
Phone: 301 427-2300

RIN: 0648-AD93
_______________________________________________________________________




575. U.S. STANDARDS FOR GRADES OF WHOLE OR DRESSED FISH

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 261

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Ann Metz
Phone: 508 281-9284

RIN: 0648-AE69
_______________________________________________________________________




576. U.S. STANDARDS FOR GRADES OF NORTH AMERICAN FRESHWATER CATFISH AND 
PRODUCTS MADE THEREFROM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 267

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Ann Metz
Phone: 508 281-9284

RIN: 0648-AE70
_______________________________________________________________________




577. U.S. STANDARDS FOR GRADES OF FISH FILLETS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 263

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Ann Metz
Phone: 508 281-9284

RIN: 0648-AE71
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 259

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles L. Cooper
Phone: 301 713-2396

RIN: 0648-AF22
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 405 (New)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: John Hall
Phone: 301 713-2325

RIN: 0648-AG53
_______________________________________________________________________




580. SEAFOOD INSPECTIONS AND RELATED SERVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 260

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/22/95                    60 FR 49242
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/21/95


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James W. Brennan
Phone: 202 482-3044

RIN: 0648-AI45
_______________________________________________________________________




581.  CIVIL ENFORCEMENT PROCEEDINGS: OPPORTUNITY FOR IN-PERSON 
HEARING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 102-587 Oceans Act of 1992

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 904

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NOAA is proposing to amend procedural regulations that govern 
civil administrative enforcement proceedings that it conducts. 
Necessitated by the Oceans Act of 1992. These regulatory amendments 
ensure the opportunity for an in-person hearing in administrative

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enforcement proceedings conducted by the Agency.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Joel LaBissonniere, Attorney, Office of General Counsel 
(GCEL), Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 8484 Georgia Avenue, 4th floor, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 427-2202
Fax: 301 427-2211
Email: Joel R. LaBissoniere@GCEL@NOAA

RIN: 0648-AI53
_______________________________________________________________________




582. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR TUNA VESSEL OPERATORS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hilda Diaz-Soltero
Phone: 310 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AD03
_______________________________________________________________________




583. PROCEDURE FOR SETTING QUOTAS ON REMOVAL OF ATLANTIC BOTTLENOSE 
DOLPHINS FROM THE WATERS OF THE GULF OF MEXICO AND FLORIDA'S EAST COAST

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/31/90                    55 FR 22042
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/02/90


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ann D. Terbush
Phone: 301 713-2289

RIN: 0648-AD39
_______________________________________________________________________




584. SEA TURTLE MONITORING AND CONSERVATION MEASURES FOR NONSHRIMP 
FISHERIES

Priority:  Other Significant

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/10/92                    57 FR 30709
ANPRM Comment Period End        08/08/92


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Therese Conant
Phone: 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AE54
_______________________________________________________________________




585. TAKING AND IMPORTING OF MARINE MAMMALS; DOLPHIN MORTALITY LIMITS 
DURING PURSE SEINE SETS ON MARINE MAMMALS IN THE EASTERN TROPICAL 
PACIFIC

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216.24

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/19/93                    58 FR 29127


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hilda Diaz-Soltero
Phone: 310 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AF07
_______________________________________________________________________




586. TAKING AND IMPORTING OF MARINE MAMMALS; ``DOLPHIN-SAFE'' TUNA 
LABELING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216; 50 CFR 247

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/19/91                    56 FR 47418


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hilda Diaz-Soltero
Phone: 310 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AF08
_______________________________________________________________________




587. PROPOSED RULE TO REQUIRE CERTAIN FISH FROM MEXICO TO RETAIN HEADS 
AND TAILS INTACT IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE ENDANGERED TOTOABA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 227

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth R. Hollingshead
Phone: 301 713-2055

RIN: 0648-AF32
_______________________________________________________________________




588. TAKING OF MARINE MAMMALS INCIDENTAL TO FISHERIES-RELATED RESEARCH

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 228; 50 CFR 216

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/09/91                    56 FR 64234
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/08/92


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Kenneth Hollingshead
Phone: 301 713-2055

RIN: 0648-AF50
_______________________________________________________________________




589. FOREIGN NATIONS' MARINE MAMMAL PROGRAM AMENDMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hilda Diaz-Soltero
Phone: 310 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AG05
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 226

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Payne

[[Page 22865]]

Phone: 301 713-2322

RIN: 0648-AG06
_______________________________________________________________________




591. DIRECT TAKE OF THREATENED SALMON BY NATIVE AMERICANS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 227.21

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Marta Nammack
Phone: 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AG15
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216.24

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hilda Diaz-Soltero
Phone: 301 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AG35
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hilda Diaz-Soltero
Phone: 310 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AG36
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/10/92                    57 FR 30709
ANPRM Comment Period End        08/08/92


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Russell J. Bellmer
Phone: 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AG38
_______________________________________________________________________




595. DESIGNATED CRITICAL HABITAT; ATLANTIC SALMON

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 226

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Marta Nammack
Phone: 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AG50
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kenneth R. Hollingshead
Phone: 301 713-2055

RIN: 0648-AG79
_______________________________________________________________________




597. TAKING AND IMPORTING OF MARINE MAMMALS: PROPOSED RULE PROHIBITING 
U.S. CITIZENS FROM ENCIRCLING MARINE MAMMALS DURING TUNA FISHING 
OPERATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216.24

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/12/94                    59 FR 51552
NPRM Comment Period End         11/14/94


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hilda Diaz-Soltero
Phone: 310 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AH04
_______________________________________________________________________




598. PROTECTION ZONES FOR NORTHERN RIGHT WHALES; RESPONSE TO PETITION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 222

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/27/94                    59 FR 66513
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/27/95


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Margot Bohan
Phone: 301 713-2322

RIN: 0648-AH47
_______________________________________________________________________




599. PROPOSED RULE TO GOVERN THE TRANSPORTATION OF NATIVE HANDICRAFTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ann Terbush
Phone: 301 713-2289

RIN: 0648-AH83
_______________________________________________________________________




600. CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR GREEN SEA TURTLES IN CULEBRA, 
PUERTO RICO

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 226

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Russell Bellmer
Phone: 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AH88
_______________________________________________________________________

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601.  TAKING OF MARINE MAMMALS INCIDENTAL TO COMMERCIAL FISHING 
OPERATIONS; TAKE REDUCTION PLAN REGULATIONS AND EMERGENCY REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 229

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Marine Mammal Protection Act amendments of 1994 (Public 
Law 103-238) provide for the development and implementation of take 
reduction plans to assist in the recovery or prevent the depletion of 
strategic marine mammal stocks. These take reduction plans shall be 
developed by take reduction teams, comprised of representatives of 
Federal, state, and other government agencies, as well as other non-
governmental organizations. In some cases, take reduction plans may 
recommend regulatory measures for effective implementation. NMFS must 
publish proposed regulations to implement such plans for public review 
and comment during a period not to exceed 90 days.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vicki Cornish/Michael Payne, Fishery Biologist, Office 
of Protected Resources, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 
East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2322
Fax: 301 713-0376

RIN: 0648-AI84
_______________________________________________________________________




602. REVISION OF FEDERAL CONSISTENCY REGULATIONS UNDER THE COASTAL ZONE 
MANAGEMENT ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 930

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Margo F. Jackson
Phone: 301 713-2967

RIN: 0648-AD83
_______________________________________________________________________




603. REGIONAL MARINE RESEARCH PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Don Scavia
Phone: 301 713-3338

RIN: 0648-AF20
_______________________________________________________________________




604. NOAA CLIMATE AND GLOBAL CHANGE PROGRAM--PROPOSAL SUBMISSION 
GUIDELINES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Irma DuPree
Phone: 301 427-2089

RIN: 0648-AG51
_______________________________________________________________________




605. NATIONAL UNDERSEA RESEARCH PROGRAM FUNDING REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  None

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Henry Frey
Phone: 301 713-2448

RIN: 0648-AH90
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Completed Actions


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 670

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/27/95                    60 FR 58221
Final Action Effective          12/27/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer
Phone: 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AE47
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 675

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/29/95                    60 FR 61215
Final Action Effective          01/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AE97
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 675

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/13/96                     61 FR 5608
Final Action Effective          03/14/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AG54
_______________________________________________________________________

[[Page 22867]]





609. NEW DEALER REPORTING FORM FOR LARGE PELAGICS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Accomplished through 
separate regulatory actions.    02/12/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AG76
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 647

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/08/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer
Phone: 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AG86
_______________________________________________________________________




611. REGULATORY AMENDMENT FOR GRID SORTING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/02/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AG93
_______________________________________________________________________




612. INTERPRETIVE RULE TO PROVIDE CLARIFICATION OF SEPARATE 
QUALIFICATION FOR HALIBUT AND SABLEFISH QUOTA SHARES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 676

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/28/95                    60 FR 58528
Final Action Effective          11/28/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AG96
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 676

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/24/96                     61 FR 1844
Final Action Effective          02/23/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AG99
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 675

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/12/95                    60 FR 63654
Final Action Effective          01/01/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AH00
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/05/95                    60 FR 62224
Final Action Effective          12/04/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew A. Rosenberg
Phone: 508 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AH37
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 676

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/30/95                    60 FR 61497
Final Action Effective          11/30/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AH38
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 642

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/17/95                    60 FR 57686
Final Action Effective          12/18/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer
Phone: 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AH53
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Economically Significant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 651

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/05/96                     61 FR 8540
Final Action Effective          04/19/96

[[Page 22868]]

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew A. Rosenberg
Phone: 508 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AH70
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 638

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/09/95                    60 FR 56533
Final Action Effective          11/13/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer
Phone: 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AH71
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 658

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/27/95                    60 FR 66928
Final Action Effective          01/26/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer
Phone: 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AH72
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 638

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/27/95                    61 FR 66926
Final Action Effective          01/26/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer
Phone: 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AH74
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 625

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/24/95                    60 FR 57955
Final Action Effective          12/22/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Andrew A. Rosenberg
Phone: 508 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AH94
_______________________________________________________________________




623. SUMMER FLOUNDER FISHERY: DEALER REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 625

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       01/24/96                     61 FR 1893

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Andrew A. Rosenberg
Phone: 508 281-9300

RIN: 0648-AH95
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 676

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/30/95                    60 FR 61497
Final Action Effective          11/30/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AI09
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 642

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/16/95                    60 FR 53576
Final Action Effective          11/15/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer
Phone: 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AI12
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 663

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Combined With RIN 0648-AI34     01/31/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Stelle
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AI30
_______________________________________________________________________




627. FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT 7 TO THE ATLANTIC SEA SCALLOP FISHERY 
MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 650

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/05/96                     61 FR 8490
Final Action Effective          03/11/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew A. Rosenberg
Phone: 508 281-9250

RIN: 0648-AI37
_______________________________________________________________________




628. AMENDMENT 1 TO THE NORTH PACIFIC FISHERY RESEARCH PLAN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 677

[[Page 22869]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/26/95                    60 FR 66755
Final Action Effective          01/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AI40
_______________________________________________________________________




629.  PACIFIC HALIBUT 1996 AREA 2A CATCH SHARING PLAN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 301

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/29/96                     61 FR 2782
Withdrawn Combined with RIN 
0648-AH64.                      01/29/96                     61 FR 2782

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This regulation also combines RIN 0648-AI48 and 
0648-AI52.

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

RIN: 0648-AI48
_______________________________________________________________________




630.  IMPLEMENTATION OF CATCH SHARING PLAN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 773

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NMFS proposes to approve and implement a catch sharing plan 
(CSP) in accordance with the Northern Pacific Halibut Act of 1982 
(Halibut Act). The CSP would apportion the catch limit specified by the 
International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) for Regulatory Area 4 
among subareas 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, and 4E in and off the State of Alaska. 
The proposed CSP is based on the recommendations of the North Pacific 
Fishery Management Council (Council). This action is necessary to 
provide a basis for allocating the Pacific halibut resources of the 
Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands area among U.S. fishers who harvest 
these resources in accordance with the Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) 
Program and Community Development Quota (CDQ) Program. The action is 
intended to carry out the fishery management objectives of the Council 
under the provisions of the Halibut Act and is consistent with the 
resource management objectives of the IPHC.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Combined with RIN 
0648-AH64.                      01/30/96                     61 FR 2992

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AI52
_______________________________________________________________________




631.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO REMOVE AN UNNECESSARY REGULATION 
FOR THE ISSUANCE OF CEASE AND DESIST ORDERS AGAINST ASSOCIATION OF 
PROCEDURES OF AQUATIC PRODUCTS

Priority:  Other Significant

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

Legal Authority:  48 USC 1213

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 290

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Deletion of a regulation that provides for a proceeding that 
may lead to a cease and desist order. Proceeding is initiated by a 
filing of a complaint with the Secretary of Commerce against an 
association of producers of aquatic products for monopolizing or 
restricting trade to such an extent that the price of any aquatic 
product is unduly enhanced.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/04/96                     61 FR 8224

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bruce Morehead, Chief, Utilization Research and Service 
Division, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2358
Fax: 301 713-1081

RIN: 0648-AI59
_______________________________________________________________________




632.  FINAL RULE TO IMPLEMENT FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT 14 TO 
AMENDMENT 5 OF THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE NORTHEAST 
MULTISPECIES FISHERY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 651

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Framework 14 would implement a mid-coast area spring closure 
and establish an additional closure in Southern New England to aid in 
attaining Harbor Porpoise mortality goals in the Sink Gillnet fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/05/96                     61 FR 8492
Final Action Effective          03/25/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AI79
_______________________________________________________________________




633. GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR DOMESTIC FISHERIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 620

[[Page 22870]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn Actions to be merged 
with other regulatory 
initiatives.                    02/11/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joel LaBissonniere
Phone: 301 427-2202

RIN: 0648-AE39
_______________________________________________________________________




634. AMENDMENT TO PROCEDURE GOVERNING THE READJUSTMENT AND INCREASE IN 
HOURLY RATES OF FEES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 260

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/08/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rita Creitz
Phone: 301 713-2355

RIN: 0648-AH24
_______________________________________________________________________




635.  FISHERMAN'S CONTINGENCY FUND; SIMPLIFICATION OF 
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:  43 USC 1841

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 296

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Clarification and simplification of regulations in accordance 
with the National Performance Review.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/20/96                     61 FR 6322

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Cooper, Program Leader, Financial Services 
Division, NMFS, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-2396
Fax: 301 589-2686

RIN: 0648-AI55
_______________________________________________________________________




636. FISHERIES OBLIGATION GUARANTEE PROGRAM, REINVENTION OF 
REGULATIONS

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Duplicate of RIN 0648-AF48      02/22/96

RIN: 0648-AI75
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 228; 50 CFR 216

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/12/95                    60 FR 53139
Final Action Effective          11/13/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth R. Hollingshead
Phone: 301 713-2323

RIN: 0648-AD25
_______________________________________________________________________




638. ANNUAL LIST OF FISHERIES AS AUTHORIZED BY PUBLIC LAW 103-238

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 229

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/28/95                    60 FR 67063
Final Action Effective          04/01/96                    61 FR 03851

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vicki Cornish
Phone: 301 713-2322

RIN: 0648-AG77
_______________________________________________________________________




639. FINAL RULE ESTABLISHING LEATHERBACK TURTLE CONSERVATION ZONE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/14/95                    60 FR 47713
Final Action Effective          10/16/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Russell Bellmer
Phone: 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AH30
_______________________________________________________________________




640. FINAL RULE ESTABLISHING LEATHERBACK TURTLE CONSERVATION ZONE

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Duplicate of Completed Action 
0648-AH30                       09/14/95                    60 FR 47713

RIN: 0648-AH97
_______________________________________________________________________




641. SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION; RESTRICTION APPLICABLE TO SHRIMP TRAWL 
EXCLUDER DEVICES RESTRICTIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 217; 50 CFR 227

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Replaced by RIN 0648-AH89       02/26/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Russell Bellmer
Phone: 301 181-9300

RIN: 0648-AI24
_______________________________________________________________________




642. SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION; COMMERCIAL SHRIMP VESSEL PERMIT

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Duplicate of RIN 0648-AH87      02/26/96

RIN: 0648-AI25
_______________________________________________________________________

[[Page 22871]]





643. SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION; RESTRICTIONS APPLICABLE TO FISHERY 
ACTIVITIES; SUMMER FLOUNDER FISHERY-SEA TURTLE PROTECTION AREA

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Duplicate of Completed 0648-AE1201/24/96                     61 FR 1846

RIN: 0648-AI49
_______________________________________________________________________




644. STREAMLINING OF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY PROGRAM REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other

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

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With RIN 0648-AI51       03/19/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Lawless
Phone: 301 713-3155

RIN: 0648-AF23
_______________________________________________________________________




645.  STREAMLINING OF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY PROGRAM 
REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other

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

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1431 to 1434

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 922; 15 CFR 924; 15 CFR 925; 15 CFR 935; 15 CFR 
936; 15 CFR 938; 15 CFR 940; 15 CFR 941; 15 CFR 942; 15 CFR 943; 15 CFR 
944

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/27/95                    60 FR 66875
Final Action Effective          12/27/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Lawless, Acting Chief, Sanctuaries and Reserves 
Div., Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Mgmt., Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National 
Ocean Service, 1305 East-West Highway (N/ORM2), Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-3155

RIN: 0648-AI51
_______________________________________________________________________




646. NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT AND RESTORATION REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 990

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/05/96                      61 FR 440
Final Action Effective          02/05/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda B. Burlington
Phone: 301 713-1217

RIN: 0648-AE13
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)



_______________________________________________________________________




647. THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 901 et seq

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Telecommunications and Information Infrastructure 
Assistance Program (TIIAP) was established within NTIA pursuant to the 
Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related 
Agencies Appropriations Act of 1994, P.L. 103-121, under NTIA's 
existing grant authority. P.L. 103-317 provided funds for TIIAP in FY 
1995 to continue with the planning and construction of 
telecommunications and information infrastructure under NTIA's grant 
authority. The TIIAP is part of the President's plan for 
telecommunications and information infrastructure development. Under 
the program, matching grants are awarded to enable State and local 
governments and nonprofit entities to help bring the capabilities of 
advanced telecommunications technologies to the public. In FY 1994 and 
1995, $24.4 million and $35.7 million funds were awarded for a variety 
of demonstration and planning projects that provide the basis for 
connecting schools, libraries, health care facilities, museums, and 
other social and community services with interactive data, voice and 
video telecommunications capabilities. In FY 1996, TIIAP is funded 
under a continuing resolution, P.L. 104-99, which expires March 15, 
1996, that includes $21.5 million for the program. The program has not 
yet received a final appropriation for FY 1996.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of FY 1994 Funding       03/04/94                    59 FR 10562
Notice of FY 1995 Funding       02/10/95                     60 FR 8156
Notice of FY 1996 Funding       02/29/96                     61 FR 7950
NPRM                            04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Bernadette McGuire-Rivera, Ph.D., Associate 
Administrator, Office of Telecommunications & Info. Applications, 
Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information 
Administration, Room 4096, 14th & Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, 
DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-5802

[[Page 22872]]

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0660-AA04
_______________________________________________________________________




648.  PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES 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:  47 USC 290 to 393; 47 USC 397

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 2301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Public Telecommunications Facilities Program (PTFP) is 
authorized under Public Telecommunications Financing Act of 1978, as 
amended, 47 U.S.C. 390-393, 397. PTFP supports the planning and 
construction of public telecommunications facilities in order to: (a) 
extend delivery of services to as many citizens as possible by the most 
cost-effective means, including use of broadcast as well as 
nonbroadcast technologies; (b) increase public telecommunications 
services and facilities available to, operated by, and controlled by 
minorities and women; and (c) strengthen the capability of existing 
public TV and radio stations to provide public telecommunications 
services to the public. The program awards approximately $20 million in 
grants annually and operates under rules established in 15 CFR part 
2301. FY 1995 funds were appropriated pursuant to the Departments of 
Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies 
Appropriations Act of 1995, P.L. 103-317. In FY 1996, PTFP is funded 
under a continuing resolution, P.L. 104-99, which expires March 15, 
1995, that includes $15.5 million for the program. The program has not 
yet received a final appropriation for FY 1996. As part of the National 
Performance Review, the program is reducing the regulatory burden on 
the public and plans to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in 
March that will revise the programs regulations. PTFP will follow the 
NPRM with a Notice of Final Rules in June.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/96
Final Action                    07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Bernadette McGuire-Rivera, Ph.D., Associate 
Administrator, Office of Telecommunications & Information Application, 
Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information 
Administration, Room 4625, 14th Street & Constitution Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-5802
Fax: 202 482-2156
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0660-AA09
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Completed Actions


National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)



_______________________________________________________________________




649. TRANSFER OF SPECTRUM FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO THE FCC

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No action 
anticipated in 1996.            02/21/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard D. Parlow
Phone: 202 482-1850

RIN: 0660-AA05
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)



_______________________________________________________________________




650. 1996 CHANGES TO PATENT PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  35 USC 6

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1; 37 CFR 3; 37 CFR 5; 37 CFR 7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule changes would simplify requirements, 
rearrange for better context, and eliminate unnecessary rules.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hiram H. Bernstein, Senior Legal Advisor, Department of 
Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Box DAC, Assistant Commissioner 
for Patents, Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-9285
Fax: 703 308-6916

RIN: 0651-AA80
_______________________________________________________________________




651. REVISION OF PATENT AND TRADEMARK FEES FOR FISCAL 1997

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  35 USC 41; 35 USC 1115; 35 USC 6; 35 USC 376; 35 USC 
1051; 15 USC 1113; 15 USC 1123; PL 101-508; PL 102-204; PL 103-66

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1.16; 37 CFR 1.17; 37 CFR 1.18; 37 CFR 1.19; 37 
CFR 1.20; 37 CFR 1.21; 37 CFR 1.26; 37 CFR 1.445; 37 CFR 1.482; 37 CFR 
1.492; 37 CFR 2.6

[[Page 22873]]

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 1, 1996.

Abstract: Amends rules of practice to revise patent statutory fees and 
most trademark fees to reflect fluctuations in the Consumer Price Index 
(CPI) and other nonstatutory patent fees to recover the average costs 
of providing the goods or services consistent with the Patent and 
Trademark Authorization Act of 1991 (Public Law 102-204).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Robert Kopson, Assistant Director, Office of Planning 
and Evaluation, Department of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, 
Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks, Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-8510
Fax: 703 305-8525

RIN: 0651-AA82
_______________________________________________________________________




652.  PATENT PROCESS REENGINEERING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  35 USC 6

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Implement changes required to support reengineered patent 
process.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen G. Kunin, Deputy Assistant Commissioner for 
Patent Policy and Projects, Department of Commerce, Patent and 
Trademark Office, Box DAC, Assistant Commissioner for Patents, 
Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-8850
Fax: 703 305-8825

RIN: 0651-AA84
_______________________________________________________________________




653.  MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES TO TTAB RULES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 1123

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 2.76(a), (g), (h); 37 CFR 2.85(e); 37 CFR 
2.87(b); 37 CFR 2.101(d)(1); 37 CFR 2.102(c), (d); 37 CFR 2.111(b), 
(c)(1); 37 CFR 2.117; 37 CFR 2.119(d); 37 CFR 2.120(a); 37 CFR 
2.121(d); 37 CFR 2.122(b), (d); 37 CFR 2.123(b), (f); 37 CFR 2.127(b); 
37 CFR 2.134(a); 37 CFR 2.146(e)(1); ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These changes clarify TTAB rules, conform the rules to 
current practice, make minor modifications to simplify practice, and 
make minor corrections.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Sams, Chief Administrative Trademark Judge, 
Department of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, 2900 Crystal 
Drive, BOX TTAB, Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: 703 308-9300
Fax: 703 308-9333

RIN: 0651-AA87
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)



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654. COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  35 USC 6

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1.1; 37 CFR 1.5; 37 CFR 1.8; 37 CFR 1.10; 37 CFR 
1.3; 37 CFR 1.9; 37 CFR 5.33; 37 CFR 10.23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Currently all letters and other communications intended for 
the Patent and Trademark Office must be addressed to ``Commissioner of 
Patents and Trademarks,'' Washington, DC 20231. The proposed rule 
changes would: (1) provide separate mailing addresses for patents and 
trademarks; (2) provide a definition for ``Federal holiday''; and (3) 
delete requirement for an ``Express Mail'' certificate.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/02/95                    60 FR 55691
NPRM Comment Period End         01/02/96
Final Action                    05/00/96
Final Action Effective          06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Merged with 0651-AA73, changes in Requirements 
for Addressing Trademark Applications and Trademark-Related papers.

Agency Contact: Lawrence E. Anderson, Office of Petitions, Department 
of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Commissioner of Patents and 
Trademarks, Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-9285

RIN: 0651-AA70
_______________________________________________________________________




655. CHANGES TO IMPLEMENT 18-MONTH PUBLICATION OF PATENT APPLICATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  35 USC 6

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Congress is considering legislation that would mandate early

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publication of pending patent applications, except those under secrecy 
order. Early publication will require printing some information about 
pending patent applications 18 months after the effective filing date 
of each patent application. This rulemaking implements that 
legislation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Public Hearing and 
Request for Public Comments     12/12/94                    59 FR 63966
NPRM                            08/15/95                    60 FR 42352
NPRM Comment Period End         09/19/95
Final Rule                      04/00/96
Final Rule Effective            05/00/96
Final Action                    05/00/96
Final Action Effective          07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rulemaking incorporates RIN 0651-AA62: 
Procedures for Amending Patent Applications. Two final rules will issue 
from this action.

Agency Contact: Stephen G. Kunin, Deputy Assistant Commissioner for 
Patent Policy and Projects, Department of Commerce, Patent and 
Trademark Office, Box DAC, Assistant Commisioner for Patents, 
Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-8850
Fax: 703 305-8825

RIN: 0651-AA75
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656. RULES OF PRACTICE IN PATENT CASES; REEXAMINATION PROCEEDINGS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  35 USC 6

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1.901 to 1.907; 37 CFR 1.909; 37 CFR 1.911; 37 
CFR 1.913; 37 CFR 1.915; 37 CFR 1.917; 37 CFR 1.919; 37 CFR 1.921; 37 
CFR 1.923

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Proposed rules establish procedures for the Commissioner to 
reexamine U.S. patents. The rules afford third parties opportunity for 
greater participation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/11/95                    60 FR 41035
NPRM Comment Period End         09/22/95
Final Action                    08/00/96
Final Action Effective          10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gerald A. Dost, Senior Legal Advisor, Department of 
Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Commissioner of Patents & 
Trademarks, Office of Petitions, Crystal Park 1, Rm. 520
Phone: 703 305-9282
Fax: 703 305-8825

RIN: 0651-AA79
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)



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657. PATENT APPLICATION ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION RULES

Priority:  Other Significant

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

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1; 37 CFR 2

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/30/92                    57 FR 56537
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/01/93


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Olik Chaudhuri
Phone: 703 305-8600

RIN: 0651-AA50
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Completed Actions


Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)



_______________________________________________________________________




658. TRADEMARK PROCEDURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 2.24; 37 CFR 2.85(e); 37 CFR 2.102(e); 37 CFR 
2.119; 37 CFR 2.146(d); 37 CFR 2.162(e); 37 CFR 2.183; 37 CFR 2.33; 37 
CFR 2.111(b); 37 CFR 2.80; 37 CFR 2.187; 37 CFR 2.189

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn for further study.    02/07/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lynne Beresford
Phone: 703 308-8900

RIN: 0651-AA46
_______________________________________________________________________




659. CROSS APPEALS IN PTO DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 10.155

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/14/95                    60 FR 64125
Final Action Effective          01/16/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen L. Bovard
Phone: 703 308-5316

RIN: 0651-AA65
_______________________________________________________________________

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660. SIMPLIFICATION OF THE REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING THE FILING AND 
PROCESSING OF TRADEMARK APPLICATIONS, INTENT TO USE DOCUMENTS, AND 
PETITIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1.1; 37 CFR 1.6; 37 CFR 1.10; 37 CFR 1.8; 37 CFR 
2

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn for further study.    02/07/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lynne Beresford
Phone: 703 308-8900

RIN: 0651-AA78
_______________________________________________________________________




661. CHANGES IN PATENT APPLICATION EXAMINATION PROCEDURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1.17; 37 CFR 1.113; 37 CFR 1.116; 37 CFR 1.198

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged with RIN 0651-AA80       01/26/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stephen G. Kunin
Phone: 703 305-8850
Fax: 703 305-8825

RIN: 0651-AA81
_______________________________________________________________________




662.  EXAMINATION GUIDELINES FOR COMPUTER-RELATED INVENTIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  35 USC 6

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These guidelines are written to assist PTO personnel in the 
examination of patent applications drawn to computer related 
inventions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/28/96                     61 FR 7478
Final Action Effective          03/29/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen A. Buchanan, Associate Solicitor, Department of 
Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, BOX 15667, Arlington, VA 22215
Phone: 703 305-8607
Fax: 703 305-9373

RIN: 0651-AA83
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


Technology Administration (TA)



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663. RIGHTS TO INVENTIONS MADE BY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND SMALL 
BUSINESS FIRMS UNDER GOVERNMENT GRANTS, CONTRACTS, AND COOPERATIVE 
AGREEMENTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  35 USC 206

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 401

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The change to the rule permitting electronic reporting of 
inventions was published in the Federal Register on August 14, 1995 (60 
FR 41811).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/14/95                    60 FR 41811
Comment Period End              09/13/95
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Jon Paugh, Acting Director, Technology Competitiveness, 
Department of Commerce, Technology Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2100

RIN: 0692-AA14
_______________________________________________________________________




664. ACQUISITION AND PROTECTION OF FOREIGN RIGHTS IN INVENTIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  EO 10096; 15 USC 3710d

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 101; 37 CFR 501

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: 37 CFR part 101 will be abolished and 37 CFR part 501 
expanded to cover Federal employee foreign rights in inventions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: John H. Raubitschek, Patent Counsel, Department of 
Commerce, Technology Administration, RH4613, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-8010
Fax: 202 482-0523

RIN: 0692-AA15
_______________________________________________________________________




665. LICENSING OF FOREIGN PATENTS ACQUIRED BY THE GOVERNMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  EO 9865; 35 USC 207; 35 USC 208; 35 USC 209

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 102; 37 CFR 404

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: 37 CFR part 102 will be abolished because it conflicts with 
37 CFR part 404.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: John H. Raubitschek, Patent Counsel, Department of 
Commerce, Technology Administration, RH 4613
Phone: 202 482-8010
Fax: 202 482-0528

RIN: 0692-AA16
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


Technology Administration (TA)



_______________________________________________________________________




666. PROMOTION OF PRIVATE SECTOR INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIPS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 1160 subpart A

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Mark Bohannon
Phone: 202 482-1984

RIN: 0692-AA13
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