[The Regulatory Plan and 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, IV, VII, VIII, IX, XI, 
and XXIII

19 CFR Ch. III

37 CFR Chs. I, IV, and V

48 CFR Ch. 13

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

October 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), as amended, 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 April 1996 agenda. The purpose of the agenda is to provide 
information to the public on regulations currently under review, being 
proposed, or issued by the Department. The agenda is intended to 
facilitate comments and views by interested members of the public.

    The Department's October 1996 regulatory agenda includes 
regulatory activities that are expected to be conducted during the 
period October 1, 1996, through September 30, 1997.

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 July 19, 1996, the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) issued guidelines and procedures for the preparation 
and publication of the October 1996 Unified Agenda of Federal 
Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions. The Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 
U.S.C. 602(a), requires agencies to publish, in April and October of 
each year, a regulatory flexibility agenda which contains a brief 
description of the subject area of any rule which is likely to have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.

Reinventing Government

    As part of the President's Regulatory Reform Initiative, the 
President directed agencies to conduct a page-by-page review of all 
regulations and eliminate or revise those that are outdated or 
otherwise in need of reform. The October 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.

Department of Commerce Regulatory Plan

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

Explanation of Information Contained in the Agenda

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

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

Explanation of Information Contained in NMFS Regulatory Entries

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

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

    The DOC October 1996 regulatory agenda follows.

Dated: September 30, 1996.

Susan G. Esserman,

Acting General Counsel.

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                                     Office of the Secretary--Prerule Stage                                     
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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623         Streamlining of Commerce Acquisition Process..........................................    0690-AA26 
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                                    Office of the Secretary--Final Rule Stage                                   
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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624         Guidelines for Empowerment Contracting................................................    0690-AA25 
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Long-Term Actions                                   
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625         Standards of Ethical Conduct--Department of Commerce Supplemental Regulations.........    0690-AA23 
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                                   Office of the Secretary--Completed Actions                                   
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626         Contract Clauses and Solicitation Provisions for the Commerce Automated Solicitation                
            System................................................................................    0690-AA08 
627         Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustments..........................................    0690-AA27 
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                                Bureau of Economic Analysis--Proposed Rule Stage                                
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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628         Benchmark Survey of Selected Services Transactions With Unaffiliated Foreign Persons..    0691-AA27 
629         Annual Survey of Royalties, License Fees, and Other Receipts and Payments for                       
            Intangible Rights Between U.S. and Unaffiliated Foreign Persons.......................    0691-AA28 
630         Benchmark Survey of Foreign Direct Investment in the United States--1997..............    0691-AA29 
631         Annual Survey of Selected Services Transactions With Unaffiliated Foreign Persons.....    0691-AA30 
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                                    Bureau of the Census--Proposed Rule Stage                                   
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632         Changes to the Foreign Trade Statistical Regulations (FTSR) To Clarify the Definition               
            of Exporter...........................................................................    0607-AA20 
633         Changes to the Foreign Trade Statistical Regulations (FTSR) Requiring a Designator                  
            When the Export Shipment Is a Foreign Military Sale...................................    0607-AA22 
634         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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                                     Bureau of the Census--Final Rule Stage                                     
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635         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 
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                                     Bureau of the Census--Long-Term Actions                                    
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636         Cutoff Dates for Recognition of Boundary Changes for the 2000 Decennial Census of                   
            Population and Housing................................................................    0607-AA18 
637         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 
638         Special Services and Studies by the Bureau of the Census; General.....................    0607-AA24 
639         Furnishing Personal Census Data From Census of Population Schedules; General                        
            Requirements..........................................................................    0607-AA25 
640         Furnishing Personal Census Data From Census of Population Schedules: General                        
            Requirements..........................................................................    0607-AA26 
641         Special Services and Studies by the Bureau of the Census; Fee Structure for Age Search              
            and Citizenship Information...........................................................    0607-AA27 
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                              Economic Development Administration--Final Rule Stage                             
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642         General Requirements for Financial Assistance--Excess Capacity........................    0610-AA55 
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                                    General Administration--Final Rule Stage                                    
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643         Uniform Administrative Requirement for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of                   
            Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofits and Commercial Organizations........    0605-AA09 
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                                    General Administration--Completed Actions                                   
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644         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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645         Proposed Change in Definition of Scientific Instruments and Apparatus for Florence                  
            Agreement Program.....................................................................    0625-AA47 
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                              International Trade Administration--Final Rule Stage                              
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646         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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647         Antidumping Duties; Countervailing Duties (Reg Plan Seq. No. 13)......................   0625-AA45  
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          


                              International Trade Administration--Completed Actions                             
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648         Proposed Changes in Procedures for Insular Watch Program..............................    0625-AA46 
649         Lapse of Authority Provisions; Inactive Foreign Trade Zones...........................    0625-AA48 
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650         Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS)......................................    0694-AA02 
651         Implementation of Chemical Weapons Convention.........................................    0694-AB06 
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652         Revision of Foreign Boycott Provisions of Export Administration Regulations...........    0694-AA11 
653         Transfer of Dual-Use Items From U.S. Munitions List to the Commerce Control List......    0694-AA52 
654         Exports to Iran; Syria and Sudan, Revision of Foreign Policy Control..................    0694-AA62 
655         Simplification of the Export Administration Regulations...............................    0694-AA67 
656         Implementation of the Cuba Democracy Act..............................................    0694-AA77 
657         Transfer of Certain Remote Sensing Satellites From the U.S. Munitions List to the CCL.    0694-AB09 
658         Clarification of Enhanced Proliferation Control Initiative (EPCI) ``Catch-All''                     
            Provision and Validated License Requirements..........................................    0694-AB10 
659         Revision to the EAR; Supplement No. 2 to Part 778.....................................    0694-AB12 
660         Revisions to the EAR: Establishment of a Standard Saving Clause.......................    0694-AB15 
661         Countries Eligible to Receive Supercomputers Under Special Licensing Procedures.......    0694-AB16 
662         Revisions to Licensing Policy for North Korea.........................................    0694-AB19 
663         Editorial Clarification and Corrections to the Export Administration Regulations;                   
            Removal of ECCN 1C65..................................................................    0694-AB23 
664         Proliferation Entity List.............................................................    0694-AB24 
665         Administration of State Log Exports Ban...............................................    0694-AB25 
666         Revision to the EAR: ELAIN Accepts Classification Request.............................    0694-AB26 
667         Libya: Expansion of Foreign Policy Controls...........................................    0694-AB28 
668         Revision to General License GCG (Shipments to Agencies of Cooperating Governments)....    0694-AB34 
669         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 
670         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 
671         Change the Commerce Control List To Revise Controls on Communication Intercepting                   
            Devices (Export Commerce Control Number ECCN 5A80D....................................    0694-AB41 
672         Change the Commerce Control List to Revised Controls on Shotguns (Export Commerce                   
            Control Number ECCN 0A84C)............................................................    0694-AB42 
673         Export Regulation for Certain Exports of Business Equipment for Support to the Cuban                
            People................................................................................    0694-AB43 
674         Revisions to the Commerce Control List: Export of Mixtures Containing Trace Quantities              
            of Precursor Chemicals................................................................    0694-AB46 
675         Licensing of, and Expansion of National Security and Foreign Policy Controls on,                    
            Recoverable Encryption Software.......................................................    0694-AB47 
676         Incorporation of the Wassenaar Arrangement Into Category 2 of the Commerce Control                  
            List; Expansion of License Exception CIV..............................................    0694-AB48 

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677         Clarification of License Exception GFT (Humanitarian Donations).......................    0694-AB49 
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                               Bureau of Export Administration--Long-Term Actions                               
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678         Chemical Weapons Convention Implementing Regulations (Enforcement)....................    0694-AB39 
679         Further Expansion of General License GLX..............................................    0694-AB45 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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680         Computer Reform of Export Control; Establishment of General License G-CTP.............    0694-AB36 
681         Biological Warfare Experts Group Meeting: Implementation of Changes to the Export                   
            Administration Regulation; ECCNs, 1C991, 1C61B, 1B71E, and 1C91F......................    0694-AB37 
682         Expansion of General License GFW; Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment...............    0694-AB38 
683         Exports of Alaskan North Slope Crude Oil; Establishment of General License and License              
            Exception ANS.........................................................................    0694-AB44 
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                         National Institute of Standards & Technology--Completed Actions                        
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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684         Fastener Quality......................................................................    0693-AA90 
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                         National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Prerule Stage                         
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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685         Proposed Rule To Implement Amendment 6 to the Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic                  
            Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries.............................................    0648-AJ06 
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                      National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Proposed Rule Stage                      
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686         Fishery Management Plan for the Queen Conch Fishery of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin              
            Islands...............................................................................    0648-AD91 
687         Secretarial Amendment to the FMP for Atlantic Swordfish...............................    0648-AE09 
688         Amendment 10 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Atlantic Surf Clam and Ocean                    
            Quahog Fisheries......................................................................    0648-AF41 
689         Regulatory Amendment To Implement Trawl Mesh Restrictions for the BSAI Trawl Fisheries    0648-AF57 
690         Fishery Management Plan for Tilefish..................................................    0648-AF87 
691         Amendment 1 to the Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Billfish......................    0648-AF88 
692         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 
693         Amendment 8 to the Fishery Management Plan for Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of               
            the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic (FMP)...........................................    0648-AG25 
694         Amendment 8 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the                   
            South Atlantic........................................................................    0648-AG27 
695         Regulatory Amendment To Establish a Certification Program for At-Sea Scales...........    0648-AG32 
696         General Provisions for Domestic Fisheries--Standard Definitions.......................    0648-AG46 

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697         Regulatory Amendment To Impose Restrictions on Fishing Black Rockfish Off Oregon......    0648-AG81 
698         Regulatory Amendment for Managing Pelagic Fisheries by U.S. Vessels Beyond EEZ                      
            Throughout Pacific....................................................................    0648-AG85 
699         Amendment 3 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Fishery of Puerto Rico                 
            and the U.S. Virgin Islands...........................................................    0648-AG87 
700         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 
701         Regulatory Amendment Allowing Year-Round Individual Fishing Quota Fishing in the                    
            Aleutian Islands Area.................................................................    0648-AG97 
702         Regulatory Amendment to Increase Individual Fishery Quota Limits......................    0648-AH02 
703         Amendment 9 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan..    0648-AH06 
704         Regulatory Amendment To Facilitate Monitoring and Enforcement in the Pacific Coast                  
            Groundfish Fishery....................................................................    0648-AH21 
705         FMP Amendment 37 to the Groundfish Fishery of the BSAI................................    0648-AH28 
706         Amendment 9 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the Gulf of                    
            Mexico................................................................................    0648-AH52 
707         Amendment 1 to the Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Bluefish......................    0648-AH63 
708         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 
709         FMP Amendment 36 for the Groundfish Fishery of the BSAI and FMP Amendment 39 for the                
            Groundfish of the GOA.................................................................    0648-AH67 
710         Regulatory Adjustments to the FMP for Sharks of the Atlantic Ocean....................    0648-AH77 
711         Plan Amendment to FMP for Sharks of the Atlantic Ocean That Would Limit Entry.........    0648-AH78 
712         Regulatory Amendment To Establish Management Measures for Atlantic and Gulf Groups of               
            King and Spanish Mackerel for the 1996-97 Fishing Year................................    0648-AI13 
713         Amendment 2 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the South                      
            Atlantic..............................................................................    0648-AI15 
714         Consolidation of Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Regulations........................    0648-AI28 
715         Regulatory Amendment Requiring Longline Vessel Operators in the Western Pacific                     
            Pelagics Fisheries To Carry Observers at No Cost to U.S. Government...................    0648-AI31 
716         Amendment 6 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan.......................    0648-AI36 
717         Regulatory Amendment To Adjust the Annual Total Allowable Catch for Royal Red Shrimp                
            in the Gulf of Mexico.................................................................    0648-AI39 
718         Amendment 14 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of              
            Mexico................................................................................    0648-AI47 
719         Regulatory Amendment To Adjust Red Snapper Management Measures in the Gulf of Mexico                
            for 1997 Season.......................................................................    0648-AI54 
720         Negotiated Rulemaking on Mid-Atlantic Tuna Fishery Dispute............................    0648-AI60 
721         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 
722         Amendment 41 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian                   
            Islands...............................................................................    0648-AI62 
723         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 
724         Regulatory Amendment To Revise Maximum Allowable Bycatch Amounts Established for the                
            Alaska Groundfish Fisheries...........................................................    0648-AI65 
725         Regulatory Amendment To Require Electronic Submission by Alaska Groundfish Processors               
            of Weekly Production Reports and Check In/Out Reports.................................    0648-AI66 
726         Regulatory Amendment To Revise the Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements for                     
            Groundfish Fisheries of the EEZ off of Alaska.........................................    0648-AI68 
727         Amendment 46 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian                   
            Islands...............................................................................    0648-AI70 
728         Amendment 2 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Red Drum Fishery of the Gulf Of                  
            Mexico (FMP)..........................................................................    0648-AI73 
729         Amendment 9 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the                   
            South Atlantic........................................................................    0648-AI74 
730         Amendment 5 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery.......    0648-AI77 
731         Fishery Management Plan for the Atlantic Herring Fishery..............................    0648-AI78 
732         Pacific Whiting Allocation Among Non-Tribal Sectors, Season Setting, and Salmon                     
            Bycatch...............................................................................    0648-AI80 
733         Amendment 12 to FMP for Salmon Fisheries Off the Coasts of Washington, Oregon, and                  
            California............................................................................    0648-AI82 
734         Amendment 6 to the American Lobster Fishery Management Plan (FMP) Amendment 6 to the                
            Atlantic Sea Scallop FMP, and Amendment 8 to the Northeast Multispecies FMP...........    0648-AI83 
735         Regulatory Amendment To Revise the Product Recovery Rate Regulations..................    0648-AI87 
736         Amendment 2 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Scallop Fishery Off Alaska.........    0648-AI88 
737         Regulatory Amendment under the Fishery Management Plan for Reef Fish Fishery of Puerto              
            Rico and the Virgin Islands (FMP) Concerning Red Hind Aggregation Closure.............    0648-AI97 
738         Regulatory Amendment to Limited Access Management of Federal Fisheries In and Off of                
            Alaska................................................................................    0648-AJ00 
739         A Moratorium on Issuance of New Permits for Fishing in the Mau Zone Portion of the                  
            NWHI Bottomfish Fishery...............................................................    0648-AJ02 
740         Options for Angling Category Season for the Atlantic Season for the Atlantic Bluefin                
            Tuna Fisheries........................................................................    0648-AJ04 
741         Regulatory Amendment To Increase the Halibut Individual Fishing Quota Use Limitations               
            in International Pacific Halibut Commission Area 4....................................    0648-AJ05 

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742         Fishery Data Reporting for Western Pacific Pelagic Fisheries..........................    0648-AJ08 
743         Regulatory Amendment To Increase Observer Coverage in the BSAI During the Pollock                   
            ``A'' or Roe Season...................................................................    0648-AJ10 
744         International Fisheries Regulations; Pacific Halibut Fisheries; Catch Sharing Plans...    0648-AJ11 
745         Regulatory Amendment To Establish Total Allowable Catch Limits for the Atlantic and                 
            Gulf of Mexico Groups of King and Spanish Mackerel for the 1997-98 Fishing Year.......    0648-AJ12 
746         Weakfish Regulations for the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)............................    0648-AJ15 
747         Amendment 11 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of              
            Mexico - Resubmitted Measures.........................................................    0648-AJ16 
748         Regulatory Amendment To Implement 1997 Nontrawl Sablefish Harvest Regime..............    0648-AJ19 
749         Regulatory Amendment To Restrict Pacific Groundfish Limited Entry Permit Transfers....    0648-AJ20 
750         Regulatory Amendment To Extend California Gillnet Regulations to the EEZ..............    0648-AJ21 
751         Amendment 10 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish FMP Regarding Salmon Bycatch in                        
            Groundfish Trawl......................................................................    0648-AJ22 
752         Amendment 9 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish FMP to Require Endorsements in the                      
            Sablefish Fishery.....................................................................    0648-AJ23 
753         Designated Critical Habitat; Pacific Steelhead........................................    0648-AG49 
754         Designated Critical Habitat; Pacific Coho Salmon......................................    0648-AG56 
755         Designated Critical Habitat; Umpqua River Sea-Run Cutthroat Trout.....................    0648-AG58 
756         Proposed Designation of Critical Habitat for Puget Sound Salmon Stocks................    0648-AH11 
757         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 
758         Proposed Rule Governing the Issuance of Permits for Marine Mammal Photography.........    0648-AH31 
759         Proposed Rule To Govern the Transportation of Native Handicrafts......................    0648-AH83 
760         Implementation of 1996 MMPA Amendments Affecting Yellowfin Tuna Purse Seine Fishing in              
            the Eastern Tropical Pacific..........................................................    0648-AI85 
761         Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.................................................    0648-AE41 
762         Allowance of Small-Scale Non-Intrusive Jade Collecting in Monterey Bay National Marine              
            Sanctuary.............................................................................    0648-AI06 
763         Revision of Overflight Regulations....................................................    0648-AI91 
764         Licensing of Private Remote-Sensing Space Systems.....................................    0648-AC64 
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                        National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Final Rule Stage                       
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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765         National Weather Service Modernization Criteria for Closure Certification.............    0648-AI90 
766         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 
767         Regulatory Amendment To Require Electronic Communication of Observer Data in the                    
            Groundfish Fishery of the GOA and BSAI................................................    0648-AE78 
768         Amendment 1 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery of the South                      
            Atlantic..............................................................................    0648-AG26 
769         Amendment 12 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of              
            Mexico................................................................................    0648-AG29 
770         Striped Bass Regulations for the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)........................    0648-AH57 
771         Withdrawal of Federal Fisheries Regulations...........................................    0648-AI16 
772         Interim Final Rule To Implement High Seas Fishing Compliance Act of 1995; Permit                    
            Application Process...................................................................    0648-AI50 
773         Interim Final Rule to the North Pacific Fisheries Research Plan.......................    0648-AI67 
774         Regulatory Amendment to Establish Trip Limits Applicable to the Commercial Fishery For              
            Atlantic Migratory Group of King Mackerel.............................................    0648-AI92 
775         Amendment 47 to the BSAI FMP; Amendment 47 to the GOA FMP and Amendment 6 to the                    
            Commercial King and Tanner Crab FMP of the BSAI.......................................    0648-AI95 
776         Regulatory Amendment to Allow Use of Longline Pot Gear in the Directed Sablefish                    
            Fishery in the Bering Sea.............................................................    0648-AI96 
777         Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for the High Seas Fishing Compliance Act of                
            1995..................................................................................    0648-AI99 
778         1997-98 Management Measures for Commercial, Recreational, and Treaty Indian Salmon                  
            Fisheries Off the Coasts of WA, OR, and CA............................................    0648-AJ09 
779         Civil Procedures......................................................................    0648-AF96 
780         Designated Critical Habitat; Johnson's Seagrass.......................................    0648-AF79 
781         Take of Marine Mammals by the U.S. Navy Incidental to Military Activities in the South              
            Atlantic of the United States.........................................................    0648-AG55 
782         Final Rule To Establish Guidelines for Nonlethally Deterring Marine Mammals From                    
            Endangering Personal Safety or Damaging Public or Private Property....................    0648-AH19 

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783         General Authorization for Scientific Research Involving Level B Harassment............    0648-AH20 
784         Identification of Special Sea Turtle Conservation Areas and Appropriate Conservation                
            Measures..............................................................................    0648-AH89 
785         Final Rule; Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals; Consolidation of Regulations......    0648-AI89 
786         Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (Reg Plan Seq. No. 14).........................    0648-AD85 
787         Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.............................    0648-AH91 
788         Restricting or Prohibiting Attracting Sharks in the Monterey Bay National Marine                    
            Sanctuary.............................................................................    0648-AH92 
789         Revision of Coastal Zone Management Act Regulations to Conform to Statutory Changes...   0648-AJ24  
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          


                       National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Long-Term Actions                       
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
790         Financial Disclosure of Fishery Management Council Nominees, Members, and Executive                 
            Directors.............................................................................    0648-AG16 
791         Regulatory Amendment for the Gulf of Alaska Seamount Fisheries........................    0648-AG94 
792         Amendment 6 to the Fishery Management Plan for American Lobster.......................    0648-AH41 
793         Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the American Lobster Fishery Management Plan    0648-AI14 
794         Amendment to the Observer Program.....................................................    0648-AI69 
795         Regulatory Amendment To Adjust Reef Fish Management Measures to the Gulf of Mexico for              
            the 1998 season.......................................................................    0648-AJ13 
796         Amendment 15 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of              
            Mexico................................................................................    0648-AJ14 
797         Fishing Vessel Capital Construction Fund Procedures--Eligibility for Safety                         
            Improvements..........................................................................    0648-AF22 
798         Civil Enforcement Proceedings: Opportunity for In-Person Hearing......................    0648-AI53 
799         Performance Standards for Tuna Vessel Operators.......................................    0648-AD03 
800         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 
801         Sea Turtle Monitoring and Conservation Measures for Nonshrimp Fisheries...............    0648-AE54 
802         Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals; Dolphin Mortality Limits During Purse Seine                 
            Sets on Marine Mammals in the Eastern Tropical Pacific................................    0648-AF07 
803         Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals; ``Dolphin-Safe'' Tuna Labeling................    0648-AF08 
804         Proposed Rule To Require Certain Fish From Mexico To Retain Heads and Tails Intact in               
            Order To Protect the Endangered Totoaba...............................................    0648-AF32 
805         Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Fisheries-Related Research.....................    0648-AF50 
806         Foreign Nations' Marine Mammal Program Amendments.....................................    0648-AG05 
807         Designation of Critical Habitat for the Gulf of Maine Population of Harbor Porpoise...    0648-AG06 
808         Direct Take of Threatened Salmon by Native Americans..................................    0648-AG15 
809         Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals: Tuna Purse Seine Vessel Observer Expenses.....    0648-AG35 
810         Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals; Taking of Marine Mammals Under the ATA Permit               
            After February 28, 1994...............................................................    0648-AG36 
811         General Provisions; Endangered Fish or Wildlife; Threatened Fish and Wildlife; Sea                  
            Turtle Conservation Measures (Section 9 Protection)...................................    0648-AG38 
812         Designated Critical Habitat; Atlantic Salmon..........................................    0648-AG50 
813         Proposed Rule To Authorize Lethal Takings of Marine Mammals by State Authorities......    0648-AG79 
814         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 
815         Taking and Importing of Marine Mammals: Proposed Rule Prohibiting U.S. Citizens From                
            Encircling Marine Mammals During Tuna Fishing Operations..............................    0648-AH04 
816         Protection Zones for Northern Right Whales; Response to Petition......................    0648-AH47 
817         Shrimp Vessel Registration Requirement................................................    0648-AH87 
818         Critical Habitat Designation for Green Sea Turtles in Culebra, Puerto Rico............    0648-AH88 
819         Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Commercial Fishing Operations; Take Reduction                
            Plan Regulations and Emergency Regulations............................................    0648-AI84 
820         Revision of Federal Consistency Regulations Under the Coastal Zone Management Act.....    0648-AD83 
821         Regional Marine Research Program......................................................    0648-AF20 
822         NOAA Climate and Global Change Program--Proposal Submission Guidelines................    0648-AG51 
823         National Undersea Research Program Funding Regulations................................    0648-AH90 
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                       National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--Completed Actions                       
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
824         Scientific Research--Domestic and Foreign Fishing.....................................    0648-AC61 
825         Amendment 5 to the Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and                        
            Butterfish............................................................................    0648-AF01 
826         Regulatory Amendment for Red Grouper in the Gulf of Mexico............................    0648-AF78 
827         Amendment 1 to the FMP for the Scallop Fishery Off Alaska.............................    0648-AF81 
828         Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Tunas............................................    0648-AF86 
829         Regulatory Amendment To Prohibit Use of Open Access and Limited Entry Gear on the Same              
            Trip for the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery.........................................    0648-AG30 
830         Regulatory Amendment Designating ``Routine'' Trip Limits in the Pacific Coast                       
            Groundfish Fishery....................................................................    0648-AG31 
831         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 
832         Regulatory Amendment To Adjust Red Snapper Management Measures in the Gulf of Mexico                
            for 1996 Season.......................................................................    0648-AG89 
833         Generic Fishery Management Plan Amendment for the Definition of Traps in the Gulf of                
            Mexico................................................................................    0648-AG90 
834         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 
835         Amendment 8 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Summer Flounder Fishery............    0648-AH05 
836         Regulatory Amendment for Multiple ``A'' Pacific Groundfish Limited Entry Permits per                
            Vessel................................................................................    0648-AH07 
837         Definition of ``Safe Boarding Ladder'' for Fisheries Regulations......................    0648-AH39 
838         Enforcement of Permit Requirements and Other Provisions Governing the Northwestern                  
            Hawaiian Islands Bottomfish Fishery...................................................    0648-AH48 
839         Weakfish Regulation for the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).............................    0648-AH58 
840         Regulatory Amendment to Limited Access Management of Federal Fisheries In and Off of                
            Alaska................................................................................    0648-AH61 
841         1996 Regulations for Pacific Halibut and Approval of Catch Sharing Plans..............    0648-AH64 
842         FMP Amendment 38 for the Groundfish Fishery of the GOA................................    0648-AH68 
843         Regulatory Amendment Regarding Exercise of Rights of Northwest Treaty Indian Tribes to              
            Harvest Groundfish....................................................................    0648-AH84 
844         Fishery Management Plan for the Golden Crab Fishery Off the South Atlantic Region.....    0648-AH86 
845         Consolidation of General Fishery Regulations of the United States.....................    0648-AI17 
846         Consolidation of Fisheries Regulations of Alaska......................................    0648-AI18 
847         Consolidation of Fisheries Regulations of the Pacific Coast and Western Pacific.......    0648-AI19 
848         Consolidation of Fisheries Regulations of the Southeastern United States, Puerto Rico,              
            and the U.S. Virgin Islands...........................................................    0648-AI20 
849         Consolidation of Fisheries Regulations of the Northeastern United States..............    0648-AI21 
850         Consolidation of International Fisheries Regulations..................................    0648-AI22 
851         1996 Total Allowable Catch of Atlantic Swordfish......................................    0648-AI23 
852         Fishery Management Plan for the Atlantic Surf Clam and Ocean Quahog Fisheries.........    0648-AI26 
853         Amendment 9 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Atlantic Surf Clam and Ocean Quahog              
            Fisheries.............................................................................    0648-AI27 
854         1996 Atlantic Tuna Fisheries Quotas and Effort Controls...............................    0648-AI29 
855         Amendment 9 to the Western Pacific Crustacean Fishery Management Plan.................    0648-AI32 
856         Annual Harvest Guideline for the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Lobster Fishery........    0648-AI33 
857         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 
858         Management Measures for Commercial, Recreational, and Treaty Indian Salmon Fisheries                
            Off the Coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California..................................    0648-AI35 
859         Transforming the Seafood Inspection Program Into a Performance Based Organization.....    0648-AI45 
860         Regulatory Amendment To Include the City of Akutan as a Community Development Quota                 
            Community.............................................................................    0648-AI46 
861         Amendment 45 to the FMP for the Groundfish Fishery of the Gulf of Alaska..............    0648-AI56 
862         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 
863         Regulatory Amendment To Delay the Start Date of the Offshore Bering Sea Pollock Non-                
            Roe Season From August 15 to September 1..............................................    0648-AI58 
864         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 
865         Amendment 13 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of              
            Mexico................................................................................    0648-AI71 
866         Consolidation of Atlantic Striped Bass and Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Management                    
            Regulations...........................................................................    0648-AI72 
867         Revision of Whaling Regulations to Update and Broaden Scope...........................    0648-AI81 
868         Regulatory Amendment to Implement Management Measures for 1996 Recreation Summer                    
            Flounder Fishery......................................................................    0648-AI93 
869         Amendment 7 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Northeast Multispecies Fisheries...    0648-AI94 
870         Implement Measure Containing Frame Work Adjustment 8 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop                    
            Fishery Management Plan...............................................................    0648-AI98 
871         Final Rule To Implement Framework Adjustment 15 to FMP to the Fishery Management Plan               
            for the Northeast Multispecies Fishery................................................    0648-AJ07 
872         Amendment 8 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of               
            Mexico................................................................................    0648-AJ17 

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873         Amendment 11 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of              
            Mexico (FMP)--Approved Measures.......................................................    0648-AJ18 
874         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 
875         U.S. General Standards for Grades of Shrimp...........................................    0648-AA47 
876         Fishermen's Protective Act, Fishing Vessel and Gear Damage Compensation Fund Claims                 
            Program...............................................................................    0648-AC73 
877         U.S. General Standards for Grades of Finfish Products.................................    0648-AD53 
878         U.S. Standards for Grades of Frozen Fish Portions.....................................    0648-AD92 
879         Certificate of Legal Origin for Anadromous Fish Products..............................    0648-AD93 
880         U.S. Standards for Grades of Whole or Dressed Fish....................................    0648-AE69 
881         U.S. Standards for Grades of North American Freshwater Catfish and Products Made                    
            Therefrom.............................................................................    0648-AE70 
882         U.S. Standards for Grades of Fish Fillets.............................................    0648-AE71 
883         Fishing Vessel Obligation Guarantee Program, Reinvention of Regulations...............    0648-AF48 
884         Prescription of Fishways Under Section 18 of the Federal Power Act....................    0648-AG53 
885         Financial Aid Program Procedures, Conditional Fisheries...............................    0648-AI76 
886         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 
887         Screening of Water Diversions To Protect Sacramento River Winter-Run Chinook Salmon...    0648-AF80 
888         Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Licensing Program.....................................    0648-AI42 
889         Coastal Zone Management Program Development and Approval Regulations..................    0648-AI43 
890         National Weather Service Modernization Criteria for Automation Certification..........    0648-AF72 
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                  National Telecommunications and Information Administration--Final Rule Stage                  
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
891         Public Telecommunications Facilities Program..........................................    0660-AA09 
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                  National Telecommunications and Information Administration--Completed Actions                 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
892         The Telecommunications and Information Infrastructure Grant Program...................    0660-AA04 
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                                   Patent and Trademark Office--Prerule Stage                                   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
893         Requirements for Registration to Practice Before the PTO in Patent Cases..............    0651-AA93 
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                                Patent and Trademark Office--Proposed Rule Stage                                
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
894         1996 Changes to Patent Practice and Procedure.........................................    0651-AA80 
895         Patent Process Reengineering..........................................................    0651-AA84 
896         Miscellaneous Changes to TTAB Rules...................................................    0651-AA87 
897         Changes Implementing International Acceptable Nucleotide and/or Amino Acid Sequence                 
            Listings..............................................................................    0651-AA88 
898         Limitations in Patent Claims..........................................................    0651-AA91 
899         Revision of Patent and Trademark Fees for Fiscal Year 1998............................    0651-AA92 
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                                  Patent and Trademark Office--Final Rule Stage                                 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
900         Changes to Implement 18-Month Publication of Patent Applications......................    0651-AA75 
901         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   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
902         Patent Application Electronic Submission Rules........................................    0651-AA50 
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                                 Patent and Trademark Office--Completed Actions                                 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
903         Communications With the Patent and Trademark Office...................................    0651-AA70 
904         Revision of Patent and Trademark Fees for Fiscal 1997.................................    0651-AA82 
905         Elimination of Requirement for Proof of Service in Consented Request for Extensions of              
            Time To File a Notice of Opposition...................................................    0651-AA89 
906         Recordal Fees Associated With the Fastener Quality Act................................    0651-AA90 
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                                   Technology Administration--Final Rule Stage                                  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
907         Rights to Inventions Made by Nonprofit Organizations and Small Business Firms Under                 
            Government Grants, Contracts, and Cooperative Agreements..............................    0692-AA14 
908         Acquisition and Protection of Foreign Rights in Inventions............................    0692-AA15 
909         Licensing of Foreign Patents Acquired by the Government...............................    0692-AA16 
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                                  Technology Administration--Long-Term Actions                                  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
910         Promotion of Private Sector Industrial Technology Partnerships........................    0692-AA13 
911         Licensing of Government-Owned Inventions..............................................    0692-AA17 
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                              Prerule Stage


Office of the Secretary (OS)



_______________________________________________________________________




623.  STREAMLINING OF COMMERCE ACQUISITION PROCESS

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:  41 USC 251

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1301 to 1353

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department has reengineered its acquisition processes and 
is planning to implement the new processes Departmentwide. The 
Department is also testing the effectiveness of the new processes at 
two pilot sites within the agency. The intended effect is to create a 
more customer-friendly acquisition process that is less complex, less 
time consuming and less expensive for the Department as well as the 
vendor community, and is more responsive to meeting the Department's 
program objectives. In order to implement the new processes on a 
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basis a class deviation to the Federal Acquisition Regulations 
provisions is required. The Department will request public comment on 
the changes. Commerce Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR 13) will be 
amended to incorporate the reengineered acquisition processes. A draft 
of changes to the regulation will be published for public comment prior 
to issuance of the final regulation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Sectors Affected:  All

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. The agency has not yet determined whether there 
is a paperwork burden associated with this action.

Agency Contact: Joe Gray, Procurement Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Office of the Secretary, Office of Acquisition Management, Room 6422, 
14th and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 301 258-4505
Email: J L G[email protected]

RIN: 0690-AA26
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (OS)



_______________________________________________________________________




624.  GUIDELINES FOR EMPOWERMENT CONTRACTING

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  EO 13005, Empowerment Contracting

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of Executive Order 13005 is to strengthen the 
economy and secure broad-based competition for Federal contractors in 
economically distressed communities. The Order charged the Secretary of 
Commerce, in consultation with Secretaries of Housing and Urban 
Development, Labor and Defense and the Administrators of the General 
Service Administration, the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration, the Small Business Administration, and the Office of 
Federal Procurement Policy, to develop policies and procedures to 
ensure that Federal agencies, when awarding contracts in unrestricted 
competitions, grant qualified large and small businesses appropriate 
price or evaluation incentives to encourage business activity in areas 
of general economic distress. The Department plans to issue guidelines 
which will serve as the basis for a proposed revision to the Federal 
Acquisition Regulation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/13/96                    61 FR 48463
NPRM Comment Period End         12/01/96                    61 FR 55616
Final Action                    02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: Joe Levine, Attorney-Advisor, Department of Commerce, 
Office of the Secretary, 14th and Constitution NW., Washington, DC 
20230
Phone: 202 482-1071

RIN: 0690-AA25
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


Office of the Secretary (OS)



_______________________________________________________________________




625. 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)                          Completed Actions


Office of the Secretary (OS)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 1301 to 1353

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/26/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: Kenneth J. Buck

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Phone: 202 482-2773

RIN: 0690-AA08
_______________________________________________________________________




627.  CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 101-410, as amended; PL 104-134

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 23, 1996.

Abstract: This final rule will adjust each civil monetary penalty 
provided by law within the jurisdiction of the Department of Commerce.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          10/23/96
Final Action                    10/24/96                    61 FR 55092

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Yaple, Department of Commerce, Office of the 
Secretary, Office of Financial Management, 14th and Constitution Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-0232

RIN: 0690-AA27
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)



_______________________________________________________________________




628. 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                            10/17/96                    61 FR 54109
NPRM Comment Period End         11/18/96
Final Action                    12/00/96
Final Action Effective          01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: R. David Belli, Asst. Chief, International Investment 
Div., 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
_______________________________________________________________________




629.  ANNUAL SURVEY OF ROYALTIES, LICENSE FEES, AND OTHER 
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR INTANGIBLE RIGHTS BETWEEN U.S. AND 
UNAFFILIATED FOREIGN PERSONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  22 USC 3101 to 3108, Intl Investment & Trade in Svc 
Act

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 801

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This is annual survey of international transactions with 
unaffiliated foreign persons involving rights to use patents, 
trademarks, copyrights, and other intangible property (BE-93), which 
will cover transactions beginning in 1997. It is conducted to obtain 
data that are needed for compiling the balance of payments and national 
income and product accounts, and will be used in developing U.S. trade 
policy and supporting U.S. trade policy initiatives. Consideration in 
being given to expanding coverage to include transactions in copyrights 
and other intellectual property rights that are related to computer 
software. At present, such transactions are covered on another BEA 
survey, which would be revised simultaneously.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/97
Final Action                    12/00/97
Final Action Effective          01/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: R. David Belli, Asst. Chief, International Investment 
Division, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, 
Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 606-9800
Fax: 202 606-5318
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0691-AA28
_______________________________________________________________________




630.  BENCHMARK SURVEY OF FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN THE 
UNITED STATES--1997

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  22 USC 3101 to 3108 International Investment & Trade 
in Svc Act

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 806

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will amend existing 15 CFR 806.17 to provide for 
the conduct of the BE-12, Benchmark Survey of Foreign Direct Investment 
in the United States-1997, as required in the International Investment 
and Trade in Services Survey Act, 22 USC 3101 to 3108 (see especially 
section 4(b) or the Act). The existing rule covers a similar survey for 
1992 which has been completed and which the new survey will update.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/97
Final Action                    10/00/97
Final Action Effective          11/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: R. David Belli, Assistant Chief, International 
Investment Division, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic 
Analysis, (BE-50), Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 606-9800
Fax: 202 606-5318

RIN: 0691-AA29
_______________________________________________________________________




631.  ANNUAL SURVEY OF SELECTED SERVICES TRANSACTIONS WITH 
UNAFFILIATED FOREIGN PERSONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  22 USC 3101 International Investment & Trade in Svcs 
Survey Act

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 801

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This is the annual survey of selected services transactions 
with unaffiliated foreign persons (BE-22), which will cover 
transactions beginning in 1997. It is conducted to obtain annual sample 
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 will be used to produce universe level 
estimates for 1997 and beyond based on data reported in the proposed 
1996 BE-20 benchmark survey of selected services. The data are needed 
to compile the balance of payments and national income and product 
accounts, and to support U.S. trade policy. Categories of services 
covered on the BE-22 survey may be modified to bring them into 
conformity with the proposed 1996 BE-20 survey.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/97
Final Action                    12/00/97
Final Action Effective          01/00/98

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: R. David Belli, Asst. Chief, International Investment 
Divisioin, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, (BE-
50), Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 606-9800
Fax: 202 606-5318
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0691-AA30
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of the Census (CENSUS)



_______________________________________________________________________




632. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




633. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/97

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

[[Page 62352]]

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634. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

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)                           Final Rule Stage


Bureau of the Census (CENSUS)



_______________________________________________________________________




635. 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 30.80

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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/10/96                    61 FR 36318
NPRM Comment Period End         09/10/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

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-AA21
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


Bureau of the Census (CENSUS)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 70.1 to 70.3

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Joel L. Morrison
Phone: 301 457-1132
Fax: 301 457-4710

RIN: 0607-AA18
_______________________________________________________________________




637. 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.

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

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Bruce C. Walter
Phone: 301 457-2210
Fax: 301 457-2645

RIN: 0607-AA19
_______________________________________________________________________




638.  SPECIAL SERVICES AND STUDIES BY THE BUREAU OF THE CENSUS; 
GENERAL

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  15 USC 1526; 13 USC 8

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 50.1(d)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Chapter 1, part 50.1(d) should be amended to read as follows: 
If a search is unsuccessful and additional information for a further 
search is requested by the Bureau, such information must be received 
within 90 days of the request or the case will be considered closed. 
Additional

[[Page 62353]]

information received after 90 days must be accompanied by a new fee and 
will be considered a new request.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stanley M. Domzalski, Assistant Division Chief 
(Services), Data Preparation Division, Department of Commerce, Bureau 
of the Census, 1201 East 10th Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47132
Phone: 812 288-3579
Fax: 812 288-3293

RIN: 0607-AA24
_______________________________________________________________________




639.  FURNISHING PERSONAL CENSUS DATA FROM CENSUS OF POPULATION 
SCHEDULES; GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  13 USC 8

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 80.1(c)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Chapter 1, part 80.1(c): Change the address from Pittsburg, 
Kansas 66762 to Jeffersonville, Indiana 47131.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stanley M. Domzalski, Assistant Division Chief 
(Services), Data Preparation Division, Department of Commerce, Bureau 
of the Census, 1201 East 10th Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47132
Phone: 812 288-3579
Fax: 812 288-3293

RIN: 0607-AA25
_______________________________________________________________________




640.  FURNISHING PERSONAL CENSUS DATA FROM CENSUS OF POPULATION 
SCHEDULES: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  13 USC 8

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 80.1(g)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Chapter 1, part 80.1(g): The language may be clarified by 
changing it to read: Census information will not be furnished to 
another person unless the person to whom the information relates 
authorizes such release in the space provided on the Form BC-600.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stanley M. Domzalski, Assistant Division Chief 
(Services), Data Preparation Division, Department of Commerce, Bureau 
of the Census, 1201 East 10th Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47132
Phone: 812 288-3579
Fax: 812 288-3293

RIN: 0607-AA26
_______________________________________________________________________




641.  SPECIAL SERVICES AND STUDIES BY THE BUREAU OF THE CENSUS; 
FEE STRUCTURE FOR AGE SEARCH AND CITIZENSHIP INFORMATION

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  15 USC 1526; 13 USC 8

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 50.5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Chapter 1, part 50.5: the note following the chart of the fee 
structure can be eliminated since we have not had a fee increase since 
February 1993.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Stanley M. Domzalski, Assistant Division Chief 
(Services), Data Preparation Division, Department of Commerce, Bureau 
of the Census, 1201 East 10th Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47132
Phone: 812 288-3579
Fax: 812 288-3293

RIN: 0607-AA27
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


Economic Development Administration (EDA)



_______________________________________________________________________




642.  GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE--EXCESS 
CAPACITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 3211; 43 USC 3212

CFR Citation:  13 CFR 316

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: EDA intends to clarify its rule regarding studies, reports, 
and exemptions necessary pursuant to its statutory requirement that 
financial assistance is not extended to any project when the result 
would be to increase the production of goods, materials, or 
commodities, or the availability of services or facilities in excess of 
the demand for such goods or services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/00/96
Final Action                    01/00/97
Final Action Effective          01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Sectors Affected:  Multiple

Agency Contact: Awilda R. Marquez, Chief Counsel, Department of 
Commerce, Economic Development Administration, 14th & Constitution 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-4687
Fax: 202 482-5671
Email: Awilda Marquez @OCC@EDA

RIN: 0610-AA55

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


General Administration (ADMIN)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Completed Actions


General Administration (ADMIN)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 24

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/24/96                    61 FR 26095
Final Action Effective          05/24/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

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

RIN: 0605-AA10
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


International Trade Administration (ITA)



_______________________________________________________________________




645. PROPOSED CHANGE IN DEFINITION OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS AND 
APPARATUS 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 change 
the definitions of scientific instruments and apparatus to include 
components for instruments too large to be preassembled.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jim Von Dundas, Program Manager, Department of 
Commerce, International Trade Administration, SIPS Room 4311, 
Washington, DC 20008
Phone: 202 482-4216
Fax: 202 482-0949

RIN: 0625-AA47

[[Page 62355]]

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


International Trade Administration (ITA)



_______________________________________________________________________




646. 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                    12/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




647. ANTIDUMPING DUTIES; COUNTERVAILING DUTIES

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

RIN: 0625-AA45
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Completed Actions


International Trade Administration (ITA)



_______________________________________________________________________




648. 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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/30/96                    61 FR 55883
Final Action Effective          10/30/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0625-AA46
_______________________________________________________________________




649.  LAPSE OF AUTHORITY PROVISIONS; INACTIVE FOREIGN TRADE 
ZONES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  19 USC 81a to 81u

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 400

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Foreign Trade Zones Board plans to issue an 
interpretative rule to help administer the ``lapse provision'' adopted 
as part of the Foreign Trade Zone Board's regulations issued in 1991 
(to take effect on November 8, 1996). The interpretative rule will not 
change the lapse provision, but will clarify how it works and indicate 
the procedures for its implementation. The Board received comments from 
most of the zone grantees initially affected that indicate, despite no 
actual shipments under FTZ procedures, their FTZ projects were still an 
active part of State/local economic development programs, and they wish 
to take the appropriate steps necessary to avoid losing FTZ authority. 
The interpretative rule will set forth guidelines and procedures to 
provide an alternative form of FTZ activation for projects that are 
actively offering FTZ services as well as a reinstatement period prior 
to termination of authority.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/11/96                    61 FR 53305
Final Action Effective          10/11/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John De Ponte, Director, FTZ Staff, Department of 
Commerce, International Trade Administration, 14th Street and 
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2862

RIN: 0625-AA48

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)



_______________________________________________________________________




650. 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                            11/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




651. 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 14, 1995 (61 FR 42527)

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                            11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AB06
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)



_______________________________________________________________________




652. 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; Note of August 14, 1996, (61 FR 42527)

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                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frederick S. Davidson, Senior Policy Analyst, 
Department of Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 
20230
Phone: 202 482-5795

RIN: 0694-AA11
_______________________________________________________________________




653. 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 14, 1996 (61 FR 42527)

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 799.1

[[Page 62357]]

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                    11/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




654. EXPORTS TO IRAN; SYRIA AND SUDAN, REVISION OF FOREIGN POLICY 
CONTROL

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 14, 1996, (60 FR 42527)

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Export Administration is amending the Export 
Administration Regulations by imposing foreign policy controls on 
exports to Sudan under section 6(a) and by reflecting controls imposed 
in 1993. Sudan under section 6(j) of the Export Administration Act of 
1979, as amended (EAA). This provision is consistent with the Secretary 
of State's determination that the Government of Sudan has repeatedly 
provided support for acts of international terrorism. The decision to 
extend foreign policy controls on exports to Sudan under section 6(a) 
of the EAA was notified to the Congress on January 21, 1996 in the 
Department of Commerce Annual Foreign Policy Report and incorporated by 
an interim rule publisher in the Federal Register on March 25, 1996 (61 
FR 12714).
In addition this rule modifies the licensing policy to Syria for items 
subject to nuclear weapons proliferation controls and eliminates 
certain general license eligibility provisions for Iran.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/96

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: 202 482-3355

RIN: 0694-AA62
_______________________________________________________________________




655. 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 14, 1995 (61 FR 42527)

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 730 to 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                    11/00/96

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: 202 482-3355

RIN: 0694-AA67
_______________________________________________________________________




656. 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 14, 1996 (610 FR 42527)

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.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/96

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: 202 482-3355

RIN: 0694-AA77
_______________________________________________________________________




657. 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 14, 1996 (61 FR 42527)

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                    11/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




658. 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 14, 1995 (61 FR 42527)

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                    12/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




659. 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 14, 1996 (61 FR 42527)

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                    12/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




660. 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 14, 1996, (61 FR 42527)

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

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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                    12/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




661. 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 14, 1995, (61 FR 42527)

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                    12/00/96

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: 202 482-3355

RIN: 0694-AB16
_______________________________________________________________________




662. 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 14, 1996, (61 FR 42527)

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                    12/00/96

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: 202 482-3355

RIN: 0694-AB19
_______________________________________________________________________




663. 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 14, 1996 (60 FR 42527)

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                    11/00/96

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
Fax: 202 482-3355

RIN: 0694-AB23
_______________________________________________________________________




664. 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 14, 1996 (61 FR 42527)

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.

[[Page 62360]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/96

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
Fax: 202 482-3355

RIN: 0694-AB24
_______________________________________________________________________




665. 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 14, 1996 (61 FR 42527)

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 Supply 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
_______________________________________________________________________




666. 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 14, 1995 (61 FR 42527)

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/96

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: 202 482-3355

RIN: 0694-AB26
_______________________________________________________________________




667. 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 14, 1996 (61 FR 42527)

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              12/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




668. 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 14, 1995 (61 FR 42527)

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                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 62361]]

Agency Contact: Hillary Hess, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2255

RIN: 0694-AB34
_______________________________________________________________________




669. 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 14, 1996 (61 FR 42527)

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                    11/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




670. 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 14, 1996 (61 FR 42527)

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

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/96

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

RIN: 0694-AB40
_______________________________________________________________________




671. 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 14, 1996 (61 FR 42527)

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

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/96

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-AB41

[[Page 62362]]

_______________________________________________________________________




672. 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 14, 1996 (61 FR 42527)

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

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




673. 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 14, 1996 (61 FR 42527)

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                    11/00/96

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-AB43
_______________________________________________________________________




674.  REVISIONS TO THE COMMERCE CONTROL LIST: EXPORT OF MIXTURES 
CONTAINING TRACE QUANTITIES OF PRECURSOR CHEMICALS

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 14, 1996 (61 FR 42527)

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend the Commerce Control List of the Export 
Administration Regulations to implement a new ``trace chemical'' 
exemption under Export Control Classification Number 1C350. No license 
is required for mixtures that contain no more than 10,000 parts by 
weight per million, of a precursor or intermediate chemical listed in 
ECCN 1C350. Such mixtures are controlled under ECCN 1C995. This will 
eliminate license requirements for many common commercial products 
while focusing controls on those mixtures that contain significant 
quantities of precursor chemicals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy Crowe, Export Policy Analyst, Department of 
Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355

RIN: 0694-AB46
_______________________________________________________________________




675.  LICENSING OF, AND EXPANSION OF NATIONAL SECURITY AND 
FOREIGN POLICY CONTROLS ON, RECOVERABLE ENCRYPTION SOFTWARE

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 14, 1996 (61 FR 42527)

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend the Export Administration Regulations by 
imposing enhanced national security and foreign policy controls on 
certain recoverable encryption to supplement the national security 
controls on those items. This rule will also amend the FAR to exclude 
recoverable encryption software from the de minimis provisions for 
exports from abroad of foreign-origin software incorporating U.S.-
origin software. In addition, this rule amends the Commerce Control 
List by adding ECCNs to control recoverable encryption software 
transferred from the U.S. Munitions List.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/00/96

[[Page 62363]]

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy Crowe, Export Policy Analyst, Department of 
Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355

RIN: 0694-AB47
_______________________________________________________________________




676.  INCORPORATION OF THE WASSENAAR ARRANGEMENT INTO CATEGORY 2 
OF THE COMMERCE CONTROL LIST; EXPANSION OF LICENSE EXCEPTION CIV

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(e); EO 12924; 
Notice of August 14, 1996 (61 FR 42527)

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 774

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises the Export Administration Regulation (EAR) 
by incorporating the Wassenaar Arrangement into the regulations, and by 
expanding License Exception CIV eligibility to include: certain 
numerically controlled machine tools; units specially designed for 
machine tools; and certain spin forming and flow forming machines. The 
incorporation of the Wassenaar Arrangement and the expansion of License 
Exception CIV to include additional items will reduce paperwork and 
licensing delays for exporters, and will focus controls on exports that 
are of direct strategic concern.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hillary Hess, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355

RIN: 0694-AB48
_______________________________________________________________________




677.  CLARIFICATION OF LICENSE EXCEPTION GFT (HUMANITARIAN 
DONATIONS)

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 14, 1996 (61 FR 42527)

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 740

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Export Administration Regulations by 
clarifying the terms and conditions of applying to the shipment of 
humanitarian donations under license exception GFT. This rule provides 
guidance on the types of donors, end-users, and items that are eligible 
for this license exception.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hillary Hess, Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Export Administration
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355

RIN: 0694-AB49
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)



_______________________________________________________________________




678. CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS (ENFORCEMENT)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William H. Arvin
Phone: 202 482-1564
Fax: 202 482-4173
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0694-AB39
_______________________________________________________________________




679.  FURTHER EXPANSION OF GENERAL LICENSE GLX

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 2510 et seq; 30 USC 185; 42 USC 6212; 10 USC 
7429; 10 USC 7430(e); 50 USC 1701 et seq; 22 USC 3201 et seq; 42 USC 
2139(a); 43 USC 1354; 50 USC ap 2401 et seq; 46 USC 466(c); EO 12924; 
Notice of August 14, 1996 (61 FR 42527)

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 730 to 799

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Additional items on the Wassenaar Arrangement Basic List will 
be made general license GLX-eligible under this rule change. Final list 
of these items TBD.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Nancy Crowe, Export Policy Analyst, Department of 
Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration, Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202 482-2440
Fax: 202 482-3355

RIN: 0694-AB45

[[Page 62364]]

_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Completed Actions


Bureau of Export Administration (BXA)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/25/96                     61 FR 2099

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharron Cook
Phone: 202 482-2440

RIN: 0694-AB36
_______________________________________________________________________




681. BIOLOGICAL WARFARE EXPERTS GROUP MEETING: IMPLEMENTATION OF CHANGES 
TO THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATION; ECCNS, 1C991, 1C61B, 1B71E, AND 
1C91F

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/08/96                    61 FR 41326
Final Action Effective          08/08/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Seevaratnam
Phone: 202 482-3343
Fax: 202 482-0751

RIN: 0694-AB37
_______________________________________________________________________




682. EXPANSION OF GENERAL LICENSE GFW; SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING 
EQUIPMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 700 to 799

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/14/96                     61 FR 5677
Final Action Effective          02/14/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jerald R. Beiter
Phone: 202 482-6105

RIN: 0694-AB38
_______________________________________________________________________




683.  EXPORTS OF ALASKAN NORTH SLOPE CRUDE OIL; ESTABLISHMENT OF 
GENERAL LICENSE AND LICENSE EXCEPTION ANS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-58, 30 November 1995

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 754.2; 15 CFR 758.3; 15 CFR 762.2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On May 31, 1996, BXA amended the short supply provisions of 
the Export Administration Regulations (ERA) to modify restrictions on 
the export of Alaskan North Slope (ANS) crude oil and establish License 
Exception TAPS authorizing such exports with certain conditions. The 
License Exception TAPS is based on: (1) Public Law 104-58, which allows 
for the export of crude oil transported by pipeline over right-of-way 
granted pursuant to section 203 of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline 
Authorization Act (TAPS); (2) the President's April 28, 1996 
determination that exports are in the national interest; and (3) the 
President's direction to the Secretary of Commerce to issue a License 
Exception with conditions for the export of TAPS crude oil.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/31/96                    61 FR 27255

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0694-AB44
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Completed Actions


National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)



_______________________________________________________________________




684. FASTENER QUALITY

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 280

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/26/96                    61 FR 50538
Final Action Effective          11/25/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0693-AA90

[[Page 62365]]

_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                              Prerule Stage


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)



_______________________________________________________________________



NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE


                    ________________________________



685.  PROPOSED RULE TO IMPLEMENT AMENDMENT 6 TO THE FISHERY 
MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR ATLANTIC MACKEREL, SQUID, AND BUTTERFISH FISHERIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendment 6 would revise overfishing definitions for Loligo 
and Illex squid and Butterfish and implement management measures that 
would close the directed fisheries for Loligo and Illex squid and 
Butterfish when 95 percent of the domestic annual harvest is taken (as 
opposed to the current closure when 80 percent is taken), implement a 
10 percent bycatch restriction per trip of the species for which the 
fishery is closed and allow the Regional Director to impose seasonal 
closures in the Illex Fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

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: 518 281-9250

RIN: 0648-AJ06
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)



_______________________________________________________________________



NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE


                    ________________________________



686. 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:  50 CFR 622

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: (1) 
requirement that Caribbean conch resources be landed in the shell; (2) 
minimum commercial fishery size limit for queen conch; (3) recreational 
fishery daily bag limit; (4) daily harvest limits for the commercial 
fishery; (5) seasonal closure to protect spawning conch; and (6) gear 
restrictions.

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: 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 N., St. Petersburg, FL 
33702-2432
Phone: 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AD91
_______________________________________________________________________




687. 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                            10/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/96
Final Action Effective          04/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




688. 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                            06/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/97

[[Page 62366]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




689. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO IMPLEMENT TRAWL MESH RESTRICTIONS FOR THE 
BSAI TRAWL FISHERIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/96
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: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




690. 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                            07/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 644

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            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: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




692. 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 660

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

Abstract: If legislation permits, 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                            08/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         09/00/97
Final Action                    02/00/98
Final Action Effective          03/00/98

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
_______________________________________________________________________




693. AMENDMENT 8 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR COASTAL MIGRATORY 
PELAGIC RESOURCES OF THE GULF OF MEXICO AND SOUTH ATLANTIC (FMP)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 622

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

[[Page 62367]]

Abstract: Amendment 8 would: Establish a 5-year moratorium on issuing 
new commercial permit for the king mackerel fishery (Gulf of Mexico and 
South Atlantic exclusive economic zone); revise the FMP framework 
rulemaking procedure to change overfishing and optimum yield 
definitions, the type of measures that can be modified, and other 
changes; specify allowable gear for Atlantic group king and Spanish 
mackerel and other FMP-managed species and restrict incidental catches 
by non-conforming gear to applicable bag limits; extend the northern 
limit of the cobia management area to the New York/Connecticut 
boundary; change the eligibility and transfer requirements for 
commercial mackerel fishery permits; establish commercial fishery trip 
limits for Atlantic group king mackerel; and give the South Atlantic 
Fishery Management Council authority to recommend annual management 
measures for Gulf group king mackerel in the November-March fishery off 
Florida's east coast.

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-AG25
_______________________________________________________________________




694. 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 622

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 acceptable use of bottom 
longlines in the south Atlantic.

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: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




695. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH A CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR AT-
SEA SCALES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulatory amendment to establish requirements for testing 
and certifying scales used by processor vessels to comply with 
requirements to weigh catch at sea.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/20/96                     61 FR 6337
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/21/96
NPRM                            01/00/97
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: 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-AG32
_______________________________________________________________________




696. GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR DOMESTIC FISHERIES--STANDARD DEFINITIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 600

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

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/97
Final Action                    03/00/97
Final Action Effective          04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer, Chief, Staff Office for 
Intergovernmental, and Recreational Fisheries Affairs, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-
West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2334 Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration
Phone: 301 713-2339

RIN: 0648-AG46
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

[[Page 62368]]

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/97
Final Action                    07/00/97
Final Action Effective          08/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




698. 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 660

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/97
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: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




699. 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 622

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 in the exclusive economic zone of the 
Caribbean.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/97
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-AG87
_______________________________________________________________________




700. 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 622

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                            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-AG88
_______________________________________________________________________




701. REGULATORY AMENDMENT ALLOWING YEAR-ROUND INDIVIDUAL FISHING QUOTA 
FISHING IN THE ALEUTIAN ISLANDS AREA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 679

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                            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

[[Page 62369]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




702. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO INCREASE INDIVIDUAL FISHERY QUOTA LIMITS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Increase personal/vessel use limits to relieve potentially 
unnecessary restrictions on halibut and sablefish fixed gear Individual 
Fishing Quota use.

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, AK 99802
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AH02
_______________________________________________________________________




703. AMENDMENT 9 TO THE SUMMER FLOUNDER, SCUP, AND BLACK SEA BASS 
FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 637; 50 CFR 648

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                            08/21/96                    61 FR 43217
NPRM Comment Period End         10/07/96
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
_______________________________________________________________________




704. 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 660

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. This includes requiring that all groundfish species caught be 
sorted and copies of fish tickets be kept on board the vessel.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/97
Final Action                    09/00/97
Final Action Effective          10/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 679

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

Abstract: Amendment authorized measures to implement trawl closures in 
the Bristol Bay area to reduce the bycatch of female and softshell red 
king crab and to protect crab habitat. The amendment also revises the 
red king crab bycatch limit.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/12/96                    61 FR 48113
NPRM Comment Period End         10/28/96
Final Action                    12/00/96
Final Action Effective          01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AH28
_______________________________________________________________________




706. 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 622

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory. Final, Statutory.

[[Page 62370]]

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, particularly red snapper, 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                            06/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/97
Final Action                    09/00/97
Final Action Effective          10/00/97

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-AH52
_______________________________________________________________________




707. 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                            07/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/97

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: 508 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AH63
_______________________________________________________________________




708. 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 679

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                            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, AK 99802
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AH65
_______________________________________________________________________




709. 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 679

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. 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                            04/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/97
Final Action                    08/00/97
Final Action Effective          09/00/97

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-AH67
_______________________________________________________________________




710. 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                            10/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/96

[[Page 62371]]

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-AH77
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 678

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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




712. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH MANAGEMENT MEASURES 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 622

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory amendment prepared under the framework 
rulemaking procedure of the Fishery Management Plan for Coastal 
Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic 
(FMP), would amend the regulation implementing the FMP to: Reduce total 
allowable catch (TAC) for the Atlantic groups of king and Spanish 
mackerel and Gulf group Spanish mackerel; reduce the bag limit for Gulf 
group king mackerel to zero for the captain and crew on for-hire 
vessels; increase the daily commercial trip limit for the Florida east 
coast subzone; and change the units for all trip limits from numbers of 
fish to pounds of fish.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

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-AI13
_______________________________________________________________________




713. 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 622

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                            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-AI15
_______________________________________________________________________




714. 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:  15 CFR 902; 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                            10/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/96
Final Action Effective          12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

[[Page 62372]]

Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AI28
_______________________________________________________________________




715. 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 660

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

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
_______________________________________________________________________




716. 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                            06/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




717. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ADJUST THE ANNUAL 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 622

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory amendment, prepared under the framework 
rulemaking procedure of the Fishery Management Plan for the Shrimp 
Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico (FMP), would amend the regulations 
implementing the FMP to temporarily increase the total allowable catch 
(TAC) for royal red shrimp by 30 percent each year for two years, 
thereby increasing TAC from 392,000 pounds to 509,600 pounds.

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, 
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
_______________________________________________________________________




718. 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 622

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 extend and modify 
the current moratorium on new fish trap endorsements in the Gulf of 
Mexico commercial reef fish fishery, 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 allow the Regional Director to reopen a 
closed commercial fishery to achieve that sector's total allocation, 
through an inseason rulemaking action. 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                            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 H, St. Petersburg, Florida 
33702-2432
Phone: 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AI47
_______________________________________________________________________




719. 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 622

[[Page 62373]]

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory amendment prepared under framework procedures 
of the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf 
of Mexico, may include measures to adjust the Gulf of Mexico reef fish 
(red snapper, amberjack) bag limits, size limits, quotas, trip limits 
and/or seasonal and area openings for the 1997 season.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/96
Final Action 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, Florida 
33702-2432
Phone: 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AI54
_______________________________________________________________________




720. 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                            12/00/96
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: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




721. 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 679

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                            10/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/96
Final Action                    01/00/97
Final Action Effective          02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AI61
_______________________________________________________________________




722. 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 679

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

Abstract: Amendment would revise C. bairdi Tanner crab prohibited 
species catch limits and establish new C. opiolio Tanner crab bycatch 
limits for the BSAI trawl fisheries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/97
Final Action                    02/00/97
Final Action Effective          03/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




723. 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 679

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

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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                            07/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/97
Final Action                    09/00/97
Final Action Effective          10/00/97

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-AI64
_______________________________________________________________________




724. 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 679

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                            11/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/96
Final Action                    01/00/97
Final Action Effective          02/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




725. 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 679

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                            12/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/97
Final Action Effective          02/00/97
Begin Review                    03/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 679; 50 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulatory amendment to regulations: (1) Clarifies check-out 
requirements for land-based buying stations and CDQ fisheries; (2) 
corrects requirements for weekly production reports and daily 
production reports; (3) revises Federal processor permit requirements; 
(4) establishes buying station permit requirements for land-based 
buying stations; (5) extends the renewal period for a Federal fisheries 
permit and Federal processor permit to 3 years; (6) removes 
requirements to record and report Federal and state areas of a 
reporting period; and (7) corrects three cross references.

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
_______________________________________________________________________




727. AMENDMENT 46 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 679

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                            08/22/96                    61 FR 43325
NPRM Comment Period End         10/03/96
Final Action                    11/00/96
Final Action Effective          01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

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Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AI70
_______________________________________________________________________




728. AMENDMENT 2 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE RED DRUM FISHERY 
OF THE GULF OF MEXICO (FMP)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 622

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 revise the FMP's management objectives, 
revise the procedures for setting the optimum yield and total allowable 
catch (TAC) to provide for user allocations, set TAC at zero, and 
modify sections on habitat and recommendations to the states.

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: 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
_______________________________________________________________________




729. 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 622

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 transferable 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                            04/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/97
Interim Final Rule              07/00/97
Final Action                    08/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




730. 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 648

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                            09/05/96
NPRM Comment Period End         10/21/96
Final Action                    12/00/96
Final Action Effective          01/00/97

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-AI77
_______________________________________________________________________




731. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE ATLANTIC HERRING FISHERY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 600

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                            06/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




732. PACIFIC WHITING ALLOCATION AMONG NON-TRIBAL SECTORS, SEASON 
SETTING, AND SALMON BYCATCH

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 660

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.

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This regulatory amendment also would include a season-setting framework 
for whiting. Lastly, it would require the retention, landing, and 
forfeiture of salmon taken in the whiting fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/97
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
_______________________________________________________________________




733. 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 660

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment would allow retention of salmon bycatch in 
trawl fisheries for monitoring purposes, establish management 
objectives for species listed under the Endangered Species Act 
consistent with immediate conservation needs and long-term recovery of 
the species, and update the FMP with no change in management 
objectives.

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

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
_______________________________________________________________________




734. AMENDMENT 6 TO THE AMERICAN LOBSTER FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN (FMP) 
AMENDMENT 6 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 6 to the American Lobster Fishery Management Plan, 
Amendment 6 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
_______________________________________________________________________




735. REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO REVISE THE PRODUCT RECOVERY RATE 
REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulatory amendment to implement new product codes for 
certain species for conversion of product weight to round weight for 
groundfish fisheries off of Alaska.

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-AI87
_______________________________________________________________________




736. 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 679

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: This FMP amendment establishes a moratorium on the entry of 
new vessels into the scallop fishery to control continued growth in 
fishing capacity.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            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: 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

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737.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT UNDER THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR 
REEF FISH FISHERY OF PUERTO RICO AND THE VIRGIN ISLANDS (FMP) CONCERNING 
RED HIND AGGREGATION CLOSURE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulatory amendment would amend the regulations 
implementing the FMP to replace the existing single, seasonal red hind 
spawning aggregation closure area (15 square nautical miles (nm)) with 
three separate seasonal closure areas (each 9 square nm). This action 
is based on new scientific information indicating that the current, 
single closed area is larger than necessary and that there are two 
additional spawning aggregation sites needing protection during the 
spawning season (December 1 to February 18).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/96
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: 813 510-5301

RIN: 0648-AI97
_______________________________________________________________________




738.  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 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulatory amendment to clarify certain Individual Fishing 
Quota program provisions. Technical clarification of official weight of 
fish at landing, averages/underages; weighing of fish at time of 
landing; and establish standard allowance for deducting weight of ice 
and slime.

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, AK 99802
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AJ00
_______________________________________________________________________




739.  A MORATORIUM ON ISSUANCE OF NEW PERMITS FOR FISHING IN THE 
MAU ZONE PORTION OF THE NWHI BOTTOMFISH FISHERY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: A two-year moratorium on issuance of permits for the Mau Zone 
will provide a period of stability in which the Western Pacific Fishery 
Management Council will complete a restructuring of the management 
program for the northwestern Hawaiian Islands bottomfish fishery. The 
Council recently received economic data on the fishery as well as a new 
stock assessment. The Council will decide whether a new limited entry 
program should be instituted and whether the Ho'omalu Zone and Mau Zone 
should be combined. The new program should be in effect by January 1, 
1999.

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: None

Agency Contact: Hilda Diaz-Soltero, Director, Southwest Region, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 501 W. Ocean Blvd., Suite 4200, Long Beach, CA 90275
Phone: 310 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AJ02
_______________________________________________________________________




740.  OPTIONS FOR ANGLING CATEGORY SEASON FOR THE ATLANTIC 
SEASON FOR THE ATLANTIC BLUEFIN TUNA FISHERIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 971 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 285

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Adjusts regulations to provide for an equitable distribution 
of the Angling category quota for bluefin tuna.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/23/96                    61 FR 43518
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/23/96
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: 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 Hgwy, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AJ04
_______________________________________________________________________




741.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE HALIBUT INDIVIDUAL 
FISHING QUOTA USE LIMITATIONS IN INTERNATIONAL PACIFIC HALIBUT 
COMMISSION AREA 4

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory amendment would increase the halibut IFQ use 
limitation in IPHC Area 4.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

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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, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, P.O. Box 
21668, Juneau, AK 99802
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AJ05
_______________________________________________________________________




742.  FISHERY DATA REPORTING FOR WESTERN PACIFIC PELAGIC 
FISHERIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will ensure collection and availability of data 
on catch, effort, and economic values needed to develop, implement, 
evaluate, and modify pelagic fisheries management measures under the 
Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The regulations will 
require fishery participants to report to NMFS if existing state data 
systems are not providing data when, where, and in the format needed 
for management decisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

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: None

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

RIN: 0648-AJ08
_______________________________________________________________________




743.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO INCREASE OBSERVER COVERAGE IN THE 
BSAI DURING THE POLLOCK ``A'' OR ROE SEASON

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulatory amendment would implement management measures to 
more effectively monitor the chinook salmon bycatch in the BSAI 
management area groundfish trawl fisheries by increasing observer 
coverage for motherships and some shoreside processors receiving 
pollock harvested in the BSAI during pollock ``A'' or roe season and 
require the motherships and shoreside processors to possess the 
capability for electronic transmission of daily observer reports.

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, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, P.O. Box 
21668, Juneau, AK 99802
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AJ10
_______________________________________________________________________




744.  INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES REGULATIONS; PACIFIC HALIBUT 
FISHERIES; CATCH SHARING PLANS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 773 TO 773k

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations governing the Pacific halibut fisheries 
recommended by the International Pacific Halibut Commission and Catch 
Sharing Plans off Alaska, California, Oregon, and Washington.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/97
Final Action                    04/00/97

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-AJ11
_______________________________________________________________________




745.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH TOTAL ALLOWABLE CATCH 
LIMITS FOR THE ATLANTIC AND GULF OF MEXICO GROUPS OF KING AND SPANISH 
MACKEREL FOR THE 1997-98 FISHING YEAR

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory amendment, prepared under the framework 
rulemaking procedure of the Fishery Management Plan for Coastal 
Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic 
(FMP), would amend the regulations implementing the FMP to establish 
the total allowable catch limits for Atlantic and Gulf groups of king 
and Spanish mackerel for the 1997-98 fishing year.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         08/00/97
Final Action                    09/00/97
Final Action Effective          11/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Andrew 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-AJ12
_______________________________________________________________________




746.  WEAKFISH REGULATIONS FOR THE EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE (EEZ)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 5101 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 697

[[Page 62379]]

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: The weakfish stock along the Atlantic coast is 
in serious decline. State actions to reduce fishing on the species are 
being implemented through the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries 
Commission (ASMFC). Federal action is needed to support ASMFC.

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer, Chief, Staff Office for 
Intergovernmental and Recreational Fisheries Affairs, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-
West Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2339

RIN: 0648-AJ15
_______________________________________________________________________




747.  AMENDMENT 11 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE REEF 
FISH RESOURCES OF THE GULF OF MEXICO - RESUBMITTED MEASURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 622

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

Abstract: The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will revise 
measures of Amendment 11 disapproved by the National Marine Fisheries 
Service. The revised and resubmitted measures would: Revise the 
definition for optimum yield for each management unit species; total 
allowable catch stocks not overfished; and respecify the generation 
time multiplier for stock recovery periods.

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

Additional Information: This action was part of RIN 0648-AG29. It was 
split from this RIN and assigned a new RIN to better allow display of 
the full information required for each separate regulatory action.

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-AJ16
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748.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO IMPLEMENT 1997 NONTRAWL SABLEFISH 
HARVEST REGIME

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Adoption of management regime to replace the derby fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/97
Final Action                    07/00/97
Final Action Effective          08/00/97

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-AJ19
_______________________________________________________________________




749.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO RESTRICT PACIFIC GROUNDFISH 
LIMITED ENTRY PERMIT TRANSFERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory amendment would impose restrictions on 
transferring limited entry permits in the Pacific Coast groundfish 
fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/97
Final Action                    09/00/97
Final Action Effective          10/00/97

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-AJ20
_______________________________________________________________________




750.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO EXTEND CALIFORNIA GILLNET 
REGULATIONS TO THE EEZ

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Potential extension to Federal waters of California 
regulations closing certain areas to use of set (gill) nets.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/97
Final Action                    08/00/97
Final Action Effective          09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: William Stelle, Director, Northwest Region, NMFS, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 7600 Sand Point Way

[[Page 62380]]

NE., BIN, C15700 Bldg. 1, Seattle, WA 48115-0070
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AJ21
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751.  AMENDMENT 10 TO THE PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH FMP REGARDING 
SALMON BYCATCH IN GROUNDFISH TRAWL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 660

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

Abstract: Regulations implementing Amendment 10 to the Pacific Coast 
Groundfish FMP would require retention, landing, and reporting of 
salmon caught in whiting and other groundfish trawl fisheries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

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: 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 98115-070
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AJ22
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752.  AMENDMENT 9 TO THE PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH FMP TO REQUIRE 
ENDORSEMENTS IN THE SABLEFISH FISHERY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 660

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

Abstract: Regulations implementing Amendment 9 would require limited 
entry longline and fish pot vessels to hold a sablefish endorsement to 
participate in the primary sablefish fishery north of the Conception 
Management Area.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

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: 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-AJ23
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753. 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, 
August 9, 1998.
Endangered Species Act section 4(b)(3)(D)(ii)

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/97
Final Action                    08/00/98

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/PR3, Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AG49
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754. 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, 
October 31, 1997.
Endangered Species Act sec. 4(b)(3)(D)(ii) The statutory deadline for 
final listing of the species has been changed to 10/25/96, due to the 
listing moratorium.

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                            05/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         07/00/97
Final Action                    10/00/97

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/PR3, Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AG56
_______________________________________________________________________




755. 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, 
August 7, 1997.
Endangered Species Act sec. 4(b)(3)(D)(ii) Due one year after final 
listing.

Abstract: NMFS has issued a final rule to list the Umpqua River 
cutthroat trout in Oregon as endangered under the

[[Page 62381]]

Endangered Species Act of 1973. Upon completion of an analysis on the 
critical habitat for the Umpqua River cutthroat trout, NMFS will make a 
determination on designating critical habitat for the species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/97
Interim Final Rule              08/00/97

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/PR3, Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AG58
_______________________________________________________________________




756. 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                            08/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/97
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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757. PROPOSED RULE TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS FOR PERMITS FOR CAPTURE, 
TRANSPORT, IMPORT AND EXPORT OF PROTECTED SPECIES FOR PUBLIC DISPLAY, 
AND FOR MAINTAINING A CAPTIVE MARINE MAMMAL INVENTORY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1372 (c)

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/97

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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758. 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                            03/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/97

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-AH31
_______________________________________________________________________




759. PROPOSED RULE TO GOVERN THE TRANSPORTATION OF NATIVE HANDICRAFTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1371 (a)(6)

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216

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

Abstract: If implemented, the proposed rule will provide for the 
importation of certain marine mammal products created by Alaskan 
natives.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

[[Page 62382]]

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-AH83
_______________________________________________________________________




760. 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 
United States from other harvesting nations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

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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761. 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                            01/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/97

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: Stephanie R. Thornton, Chief, Sanctuaries and Reserve 
Division, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1305 East-West Highway (N/ORM2), Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-3155

RIN: 0648-AE41
_______________________________________________________________________




762. 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                            12/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         04/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




763. 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                            11/00/96
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

[[Page 62383]]

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: Elizabeth Moore, Sanctuaries and Resources Division, 
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1305 East-West Highway (N/ORM 2), Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-3145

RIN: 0648-AI91
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OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR


                    ________________________________



764. 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
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)



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765. 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: None

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                            06/06/96                    61 FR 28804
NPRM Comment Period End         07/08/96
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


                    ________________________________



766. 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 660

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                    04/00/97
Final Action Effective          05/00/97

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-AE01

[[Page 62384]]

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767. 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 679

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Proposed rule published under 50 CFR parts 672 
and 675. Parts 672 and 675 consolidated into 50 CFR part 679.

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
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768. 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 622

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 and reporting.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/23/96                    61 FR 17866
NPRM Comment Period End         06/07/96
Final Action                    10/00/96
Final Action Effective          11/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




769. AMENDMENT 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 622

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

Abstract: Amendment 12 would: Establish a minimum size limit of 28 
inches (71.1 cm) fork length for banded rudderfish and lesser amberjack 
taken under the bag limits; establish a bag limit for banded 
rudderfish, greater amberjack, and lesser amberjack, combined, of one 
fish; and establish a 20-fish aggregate bag limit for reef fish species 
for which there is no other bag limit. Other proposed measures to 
reduce the minimum size limit for red snapper harvested in the 
commercial fishery and to eliminate a scheduled, automated size limit 
increase for the commercial red snapper fishery in 1998 were 
disapproved by the National Marine Fisheries Service after a 
preliminary evaluation of the amendment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/21/96                    61 FR 43215
NPRM Comment Period End         09/30/96
Final Action                    11/00/96
Final Action Effective          12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 0648-AG29
_______________________________________________________________________




770. 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                    01/00/97
Final Action Effective          02/00/97

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, Chief, Staff Office for 
Intergovernmental, and Recreational Fisheries Affairs, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-
West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AH57
_______________________________________________________________________




771. WITHDRAWAL OF FEDERAL FISHERIES REGULATIONS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing

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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 - Spiny Lobster            03/25/96                    61 FR 12055
NPRM - Stone Crab               03/25/96                    61 FR 12056
NPRM - Anchovy                  03/26/96                    61 FR 13148
NPRM - Salmon                   03/26/96                    61 FR 13149
NPRM - American Lobster         03/27/96                    61 FR 13478
NPRM - Bluefish                 03/28/96                    61 FR 13810
Final Action                    10/00/96
Final Action Effective          11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer, 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
_______________________________________________________________________




772. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/22/96                    61 FR 11751
Final Action                    11/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




773. 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              03/28/96                    61 FR 13782
Final Action                    11/00/96
Final Action Effective          01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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
_______________________________________________________________________




774.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH TRIP LIMITS APPLICABLE 
TO THE COMMERCIAL FISHERY FOR ATLANTIC MIGRATORY GROUP OF KING MACKEREL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulatory amendment, prepared under the framework 
rulemaking procedure of the Fishery Management Plan for Coastal 
Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic, 
would amend the regulations to establish commercial vessel trip limits 
for Atlantic migratory group of King mackerel.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/03/96                    61 FR 34785
NPRM Comment Period End         07/18/96
Final Action                    10/00/96
Final Action Effective          10/00/96

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 
33902-2432
Phone: 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AI92
_______________________________________________________________________




775.  AMENDMENT 47 TO THE BSAI FMP; AMENDMENT 47 TO THE GOA FMP 
AND AMENDMENT 6 TO THE COMMERCIAL KING AND TANNER CRAB FMP OF THE BSAI

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 679

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 repeal the North Pacific Fisheries Research 
Plan that would terminate the comprehensive North Pacific groundfish 
and crab observer program and the associated user-fee system developed 
by NMFS and the Council. Amendments 47 and 47 to the groundfish FMPs 
would establish an interim groundfish observer program to supersede the 
Research Plan and authorize mandatory groundfish observer coverage 
requirements for 1997. Amendment 6 to the crab FMP would remove 
reference to the Research Plan.

[[Page 62386]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/12/96                    61 FR 36702
NPRM Comment Period End         09/09/96
Final Action                    10/00/96
Final Action Effective          11/00/96

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-AI95
_______________________________________________________________________




776.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ALLOW USE OF LONGLINE POT GEAR IN 
THE DIRECTED SABLEFISH FISHERY IN THE BERING SEA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 679

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulatory amendment that would allow the use of longline pot 
gear in the directed sablefish fishery in the Bering Sea to prevent 
depredation of hooked sablefish by killer whales.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/16/96                    61 FR 37041
NPRM Comment Period End         08/15/96
Final Action                    10/00/96
Final Action Effective          11/00/96

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-AI96
_______________________________________________________________________




777.  REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE HIGH SEAS 
FISHING COMPLIANCE ACT OF 1995

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 5501

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will implement a system of recordkeeping and 
reporting for U.S. vessels licensed to fish on the high seas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/00/96

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: 301 713-2334
Fax: 301 713-0596

RIN: 0648-AI99
_______________________________________________________________________




778.  1997-98 MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR COMMERCIAL, RECREATIONAL, 
AND TREATY INDIAN SALMON FISHERIES OFF THE COASTS OF WA, OR, AND CA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 660

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Annual management measures for the 1997-98 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                    04/00/97
Final Action Effective          05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

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

RIN: 0648-AJ09
_______________________________________________________________________




779. 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), 
8484 Georgia Ave. 4th Fl, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 427-2202

RIN: 0648-AF96
_______________________________________________________________________




780. 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

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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                    06/00/97
Final Action Effective          07/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




781. 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 216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The U.S. Navy has petitioned NMFS 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                           06/14/96                    61 FR 30212
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/15/96
NPRM                            08/02/96                    61 FR 40377
NPRM Comment Period End         09/17/96
Final Action                    02/00/97
Final Action Effective          03/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




782. 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          11/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




783. 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 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                    01/00/97
Final Action Effective          02/00/97

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: Ruth Johnson, 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

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784. 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

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

Abstract: NMFS is issuing a final rule to amend the regulations 
protecting sea turtles. The final rule: Removes the approval of the 
Morrison, Parrish, and Taylor soft turtle excluder devices (TEDs), 
effective April 1, 1997; removes the approval of all soft TEDs, 
effective 1 year after the final rule is published; requires that TEDs 
be installed in try nets with a headrope length greater than 12 ft (3.6 
m) and a footrope length greater than 15 ft (4.6 m), effective 1 year 
after the final rule is published; establishes Shrimp Fishery Sea 
Turtle Conservation Areas (SFSTCAs); and, within the SFSTCAs, removes 
the approval of all soft TEDs, imposes the new TED requirement for try 
nets, and modifies the requirements for bottom-opening hard TEDs. This 
final rule is necessary to enhance the effectiveness of the regulations 
protecting sea turtles in reducing sea turtle mortality resulting from 
shrimp trawling in the Atlantic and Gulf Areas in the southeastern 
United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/13/95                    60 FR 47544
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/13/95
NPRM                            04/27/96                    61 FR 18102
NPRM Comment Period End         07/15/96
Final Action                    11/00/96
Final Action Effective          01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Therese Conant, Fisheries 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-AH89
_______________________________________________________________________




785. 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 Proibilof 
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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/97
Final Action Effective          04/00/97

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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NATIONAL OCEAN SURVEY/OFFICE OF COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT


                    ________________________________



786. FLORIDA KEYS NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY

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

RIN: 0648-AD85
_______________________________________________________________________




787. 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                    11/00/96
Final Action Effective          01/00/97

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: Stephanie R. Thornton, Chief, Sanctuaries and Reserves 
Division, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, 1305 East-West Highway (LN/ORM4), Silver Spring, MD 
20910
Phone: 301 713-3125

RIN: 0648-AH91
_______________________________________________________________________




788. 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

[[Page 62389]]

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                    11/00/96
Final Action Effective          12/00/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




789.  REVISION OF COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT REGULATIONS TO 
CONFORM TO STATUTORY CHANGES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1451 et seq; PL 104-150 (June 3, 1996), the 
Coastal Zone Protection Act of 19

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 921; 15 CFR 923; 15 CFR 930

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On June 3, 1996, the President signed the Coastal Zone 
Protection Act of 1996. This Act amends the Coastal Zone Management Act 
(16 USC 1451 et seq) to change the allowable uses and match 
requirements for certain grant funds and to change the process for 
consistency appeals. These revisions to the Coastal Zone Management Act 
regulations conform the regulations to the amended statute.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Vickie Allin, Chief, Policy Coordination Division, 
Office of Ocean & Coastal Resource Mgmt., Department of Commerce, 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1305 East-West Highway 
(N/ORM4), Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-3086

RIN: 0648-AJ24
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 601

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/11/94                    59 FR 11557
Final Action                    10/00/97
Final Action Effective          11/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AG16
_______________________________________________________________________




791. REGULATORY AMENDMENT FOR THE GULF OF ALASKA SEAMOUNT FISHERIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 679

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AG94
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 649

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Andrew A. Rosenberg
Phone: 508 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AH41
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 649

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           03/27/96                    60 FR 13478
ANPRM Comment Period End        05/13/96


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Andrew A. Rosenberg
Phone: 508 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AI14

[[Page 62390]]

_______________________________________________________________________




794. AMENDMENT TO THE OBSERVER PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 679

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00
NPRM Comment Period End         00/00/00
Final Action                    00/00/00
Final Action Effective          00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AI69
_______________________________________________________________________



NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE


                    ________________________________



795.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO ADJUST REEF FISH MANAGEMENT 
MEASURES TO THE GULF OF MEXICO FOR THE 1998 SEASON

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 622

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulatory amendment, prepared under framework procedures 
of the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf 
of Mexico, may include measures to adjust the Gulf of Mexico reef fish 
bag limits, size limits, quotas, trip limits, and/or seasonal and area 
openings for the 1998 season.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/97
Final Action                    12/00/97
Final Action Effective          01/00/98

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Andrew 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-AJ13
_______________________________________________________________________




796.  AMENDMENT 15 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 622

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

Abstract: Amendment 15 proposes a comprehensive limited access system 
for the commercial red snapper fishery in the Gulf of Mexico to begin 
with the 1998 season.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/97
Final Action                    12/00/97
Final Action Effective          01/00/98

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-AJ14
_______________________________________________________________________




797. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




798. CIVIL ENFORCEMENT PROCEEDINGS: OPPORTUNITY FOR IN-PERSON HEARING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 904

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Joel LaBissonniere
Phone: 301 427-2202
Fax: 301 427-2211
Email: Joel R. LaBissoniere@GCEL@NOAA

RIN: 0648-AI53
_______________________________________________________________________




799. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




800. 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

[[Page 62391]]

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ann D. Terbush
Phone: 301 713-2289

RIN: 0648-AD39
_______________________________________________________________________




801. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




802. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




803. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




804. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




805. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




806. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




807. 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
Phone: 301 713-2322

RIN: 0648-AG06
_______________________________________________________________________




808. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




809. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




810. 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

[[Page 62392]]

_______________________________________________________________________




811. GENERAL PROVISIONS; ENDANGERED FISH OR WILDLIFE; THREATENED FISH 
AND WILDLIFE; SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION MEASURES (SECTION 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: Robert C. Ziobro
Phone: 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AG38
_______________________________________________________________________




812. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




813. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




814. 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.

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 216

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/31/95                    60 FR 28379
NPRM Comment Period End         10/16/95                    60 FR 35891
Interim Final Rule              04/10/96                    61 FR 15884
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Kenneth R. Hollingshead
Phone: 301 713-2055

RIN: 0648-AG80
_______________________________________________________________________




815. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




816. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




817. SHRIMP VESSEL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 227

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/13/95                    60 FR 47597
NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Therese Conant
Phone: 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AH87
_______________________________________________________________________




818. 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: Robert C. Ziobro
Phone: 301 713-1401

RIN: 0648-AH88
_______________________________________________________________________




819. TAKING OF MARINE MAMMALS INCIDENTAL TO COMMERCIAL FISHING 
OPERATIONS; TAKE REDUCTION PLAN REGULATIONS AND EMERGENCY REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 229

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vicki Cornish/Michael Payne

[[Page 62393]]

Phone: 301 713-2322
Fax: 301 713-0376

RIN: 0648-AI84
_______________________________________________________________________




820. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




821. REGIONAL MARINE RESEARCH PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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
_______________________________________________________________________




822. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




823. 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)



_______________________________________________________________________




824. SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH--DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN FISHING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 611; 50 CFR 620; 15 CFR 902

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/28/96                    61 FR 26435

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AC61
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 655

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/02/96                    61 FR 14465
Final Action Effective          05/02/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew A. Rosenberg
Phone: 508 281-9200

RIN: 0648-AF01
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 641

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       07/31/96                    61 FR 39940

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer
Phone: 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AF78
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/23/96                    61 FR 38099
Final Action Effective          08/01/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AF81
_______________________________________________________________________




828. FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR ATLANTIC TUNAS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 285

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/27/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer
Phone: 301 713-7334

RIN: 0648-AF86
_______________________________________________________________________




829. 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

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 663

[[Page 62394]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn Not actively under 
consideration by Pacific 
Council.                        08/27/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Stelle
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AG30
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/02/96                    61 FR 14512

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William Stelle
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AG31
_______________________________________________________________________




831. 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

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/27/96                    61 FR 33382
Final Action Effective          07/26/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AG41
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 622

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/16/96                    61 FR 48641
Final Action Effective          09/15/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer
Phone: 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AG89
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/13/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer
Phone: 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AG90
_______________________________________________________________________




834. 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

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 902; 50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/24/96                    61 FR 38358
Final Action Effective          07/19/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AH03
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 625; 50 CFR 648

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/23/96                    61 FR 43420
Final Action Effective          09/23/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew A. Rosenberg
Phone: 508 281-9250

RIN: 0648-AH05
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 663

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Pacific Council 
Withdrew Its Support            08/27/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Stelle
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AH07
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 600

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/14/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AH39
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 683

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/06/96                     61 FR 8890
Final Action Effective          04/04/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hilda Diaz-Soltero
Phone: 310 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AH48

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_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 5101 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 697

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/20/95                    60 FR 32130
NPRM Comment Period End         08/15/95
Suspended                       07/03/96                    61 FR 34746

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: The weakfish stock along the Atlantic Coast is 
in serious decline. State actions to reduce fishing on the species are 
being implemented through the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries 
Commission (ASMFC). Federal action is needed to support ASMFC since 
approximately 50% of the weakfish catch comes from Federal waters. A 
final rule was published at 60 FR 58246, November 27, 1995, to become 
effective on December 22, 1995, before the suspension was published on 
July 03, 1996.

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer, Chief, Staff Office for 
Intergovernmental, and Recreational Fisheries Affairs, Department of 
Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-
West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AH58
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/09/96                    61 FR 41523
Final Action Effective          09/09/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AH61
_______________________________________________________________________




841. 1996 REGULATIONS FOR PACIFIC HALIBUT AND APPROVAL OF CATCH SHARING 
PLANS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 301

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/20/96                    61 FR 11337
Final Action Effective          03/15/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AH64
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/14/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AH68
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/06/96                    61 FR 28786
Final Action Effective          05/31/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Stelle
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AH84
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 622

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/27/96                    61 FR 43952
Final Action Effective          08/27/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer
Phone: 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AH86
_______________________________________________________________________




845. CONSOLIDATION OF GENERAL FISHERY REGULATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES

Priority:  Info./Admin./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:  50 CFR 600; 50 CFR 601; 50 CFR 602; 50 CFR 605; 50 CFR 
611; 50 CFR 619; 50 CFR 620; 50 CFR 621; 15 CFR 902

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/24/96                    61 FR 32538
Final Action Effective          07/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AI17
_______________________________________________________________________




846. CONSOLIDATION OF FISHERIES REGULATIONS OF ALASKA

Priority:  Info./Admin./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 902; 50 CFR 671; 50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 673; 50 CFR 
675; 50 CFR 676; 50 CFR 677; 50 CFR 679

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Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/19/96                    61 FR 31228
Final Action Effective          07/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AI18
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Info./Admin./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 902; 50 CFR 660; 50 CFR 661; 50 CFR 663; 50 CFR 
680; 50 CFR 681; 50 CFR 683; 50 CFR 685

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/02/96                    61 FR 34570

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AI19
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Info./Admin./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 902; 50 CFR 622; 50 CFR 638; 50 CFR 641; 50 CFR 
642; 50 CFR 645; 50 CFR 646; 50 CFR 647; 50 CFR 653; 50 CFR 658; 50 CFR 
659; 50 CFR 669; 50 CFR 670

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/11/96                    61 FR 47821
Final Action Effective          09/11/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AI20
_______________________________________________________________________




849. CONSOLIDATION OF FISHERIES REGULATIONS OF THE NORTHEASTERN UNITED 
STATES

Priority:  Info./Admin./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 902; 50 CFR 625; 50 CFR 648; 50 CFR 650; 50 CFR 
651; 50 CFR 652; 50 CFR 655; 50 CFR 657

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/03/96                    61 FR 34966

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AI21
_______________________________________________________________________




850. CONSOLIDATION OF INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES REGULATIONS

Priority:  Info./Admin./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 902; 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 679; 50 CFR 695

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/05/96                    61 FR 35548

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AI22
_______________________________________________________________________




851. 1996 TOTAL ALLOWABLE CATCH OF ATLANTIC SWORDFISH

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 630

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/31/96                    61 FR 27304
Final Action Effective          06/04/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary Matlock
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AI23
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 652

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/28/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Andrew A. Rosenberg
Phone: 508 281-9300

RIN: 0648-AI26
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 652

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

End Review                      08/28/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Andrew A. Rosenberg
Phone: 508 281-9300

RIN: 0648-AI27
_______________________________________________________________________




854. 1996 ATLANTIC TUNA FISHERIES QUOTAS AND EFFORT CONTROLS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 285

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Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/14/96                    61 FR 30183
Final Action Effective          06/18/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary C. Matlock
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AI29
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/05/96                    61 FR 35145

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hilda Diaz-Soltero
Phone: 310 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AI32
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/05/96                    61 FR 35145
Final Action Effective          06/28/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hilda Diaz-Soltero
Phone: 310 980-4001

RIN: 0648-AI33
_______________________________________________________________________




857. 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

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/15/96                    61 FR 16402
Final Action Effective          05/15/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Stelle
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AI34
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 660

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/06/96                    61 FR 20175
Final Action Effective          05/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Stelle
Phone: 206 526-6150

RIN: 0648-AI35
_______________________________________________________________________




859. TRANSFORMING THE SEAFOOD INSPECTION PROGRAM INTO A PERFORMANCE 
BASED ORGANIZATION

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 260

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/08/96                     61 FR 9420

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Branden Blum
Phone: 202 482-0743
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0648-AI45
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/12/96                    61 FR 41744
Final Action Effective          09/09/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AI46
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/31/96                    61 FR 27308
Final Action Effective          05/30/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AI56
_______________________________________________________________________




862. 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

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/22/96                    61 FR 43312
Final Action Effective          08/16/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AI57
_______________________________________________________________________




863. 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

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 679

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/30/96                    61 FR 39601
Final Action Effective          08/15/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AI58
_______________________________________________________________________




864. 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

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 672; 50 CFR 675

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/14/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Pennoyer
Phone: 907 586-7228

RIN: 0648-AI63
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 622

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/13/96                    61 FR 48413
Final Action Effective          09/15/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew J. Kemmerer
Phone: 813 570-5301

RIN: 0648-AI71
_______________________________________________________________________




866. 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.

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 697

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/10/96                    61 FR 29321
Final Action Effective          07/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard H. Schaefer
Phone: 301 713-2334

RIN: 0648-AI72
_______________________________________________________________________




867. 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.

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 230

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/11/96                    61 FR 29628
Final Action Effective          07/11/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Henry Beasley
Phone: 301 713-2272

RIN: 0648-AI81
_______________________________________________________________________




868.  REGULATORY AMENDMENT TO IMPLEMENT MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR 
1996 RECREATION SUMMER FLOUNDER FISHERY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 625

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action establishes the following measures for the 1996 
recreational fishery for summer flounder: (1) No closed season, (2) a 
possession limit of eight fish per person, and a (3) minimum size of 14 
inches (35.6cm).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/22/96                    61 FR 17682
NPRM Comment Period End         05/17/96
Final Action Effective          06/20/96
Final Action                    06/25/96                    61 FR 32711

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrew 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-AI93
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 651

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule for Amendment 7: (1) Establishes an annual 
target total allowable catch (TAC) for regulated species; (2) 
accelerates the current days-at-sea (DAS) effort reduction program; (3) 
removes most of the exemptions to the effort control program; (4) adds 
new closer areas; (5) establishes the Nantucket Shoals dogfish fishery 
as an exempted fishery, (6) expands the existing framework provisions, 
and (7) establishes restrictions on the charter/party and recreational 
vessels.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/05/96                     61 FR 8540
NPRM Comment Period End         04/19/96
Final Action                    05/31/96                    61 FR 27710
Final Action Effective          07/01/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

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: 508 281-9250

RIN: 0648-AI94
_______________________________________________________________________




870.  IMPLEMENT MEASURE CONTAINING FRAME WORK ADJUSTMENT 8 TO 
THE ATLANTIC SEA SCALLOP FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule expands the qualification criteria for limited 
access

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vessels fishing under the sea scallop days-at-sea (DAS) program to use 
trawl nets to include vessels with an engine no greater than 450 
horsepower that have used a scallop dredge on no more than 10 trips 
from January 1, 1988 through December 31, 1994. Before this action, 
only vessels that had not used a scallop dredge after December 21, 1987 
were qualified to use trawl nets to fish for scallops.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          07/19/96
Final Action (No proposed rule 
with this action)               07/24/96                    61 FR 38404

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-AI98
_______________________________________________________________________




871.  FINAL RULE TO IMPLEMENT FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT 15 TO FMP TO 
THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE NORTHEAST MULTISPECIES FISHERY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Framework Adjustment 15 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery 
Management Plan (FMP) would extend the timing of the mid-coast closure 
area for gillnet vessels from the present November through December 
time period to September 15 through December 31, to reduce bycatch of 
harbor porpoise in the Gulf of Maine sink gillnet fishery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          09/06/96
Final Action                    09/11/96                    61 FR 47827

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: 508 281-9250

RIN: 0648-AJ07
_______________________________________________________________________




872.  AMENDMENT 8 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 622

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

Abstract: Amendment 8 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/29/95                    60 FR 44825
NPRM Comment Period End         10/10/95
Final Action                    11/29/95                    60 FR 61200
Final Action Effective          04/01/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This action was part of RIN 0648-AG29. It was 
split from this RIN and assigned a new RIN because it was completed and 
the separate RIN number better allows display of the full information 
required for completed actions.

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-AJ17
_______________________________________________________________________




873.  AMENDMENT 11 TO THE FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE REEF 
FISH RESOURCES OF THE GULF OF MEXICO (FMP)--APPROVED MEASURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 622

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

Abstract: The approved measures of Amendment 11 would: Revise the FMP's 
framework rulemaking procedure for periodic/annual modifications in 
management measures; restrict the sale/purchase of reef fish harvested 
from the exclusive economic zone to permitted reef fish vessels/
dealers; allow transfer of reef fish vessel permits and fish trap 
endorsements under specified circumstances; implement a new reef fish 
permit moratorium; and require charter vessel and headboat permits. 
Other measures of proposed Amendment 11 were disapproved by the 
National Marine Fisheries Service.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/12/95                    60 FR 47341
NPRM Comment Period End         10/27/95
Final Action                    12/15/95                    60 FR 64350
Final Action Effective          01/01/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This action was part of RIN 0648-AG29. It was 
split from this RIN and assigned a new RIN because it was completed and 
the separate RIN number better allows display of the full information 
required for completed actions.

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-AJ18

[[Page 62400]]

_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 264A

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/08/96                     61 FR 9368

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Ann Metz
Phone: 508 281-9284

RIN: 0648-AA46
_______________________________________________________________________




875. U.S. GENERAL STANDARDS FOR GRADES OF SHRIMP

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 265

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/08/96                     61 FR 9368

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Ann Metz
Phone: 508 281-9284

RIN: 0648-AA47
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 258

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Fund Depleted       07/03/96                    61 FR 34798

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Cooper
Phone: 301 713-2396

RIN: 0648-AC73
_______________________________________________________________________




877. U.S. GENERAL STANDARDS FOR GRADES OF FINFISH PRODUCTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 263 subparts A to E

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/08/96                     61 FR 9368

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Ann Metz
Phone: 508 281-9284

RIN: 0648-AD53
_______________________________________________________________________




878. U.S. STANDARDS FOR GRADES OF FROZEN FISH PORTIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 264; 50 CFR 269

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/08/96                     61 FR 9368

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Ann Metz
Phone: 508 281-9284

RIN: 0648-AD92
_______________________________________________________________________




879. CERTIFICATE OF LEGAL ORIGIN FOR ANADROMOUS FISH PRODUCTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/19/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alan Mager
Phone: 301 427-2300

RIN: 0648-AD93
_______________________________________________________________________




880. U.S. STANDARDS FOR GRADES OF WHOLE OR DRESSED FISH

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 261

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/08/96                     61 FR 9368

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Ann Metz
Phone: 508 281-9284

RIN: 0648-AE69
_______________________________________________________________________




881. U.S. STANDARDS FOR GRADES OF NORTH AMERICAN FRESHWATER CATFISH AND 
PRODUCTS MADE THEREFROM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 267

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/08/96                     61 FR 9368

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Ann Metz
Phone: 508 281-9284

RIN: 0648-AE70
_______________________________________________________________________




882. U.S. STANDARDS FOR GRADES OF FISH FILLETS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 263

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/08/96                     61 FR 9368

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Ann Metz
Phone: 508 281-9284

RIN: 0648-AE71
_______________________________________________________________________




883. 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.

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 255

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/01/96                    61 FR 19171
Final Action Effective          05/01/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael L. Grable
Phone: 301 713-2390

RIN: 0648-AF48

[[Page 62401]]

_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 405

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/07/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Hall
Phone: 301 713-2325

RIN: 0648-AG53
_______________________________________________________________________




885. 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.

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 251

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/03/96                    61 FR 14682
Final Action Effective          04/03/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles L. Cooper
Phone: 301 713-2396
Fax: 301 589-2686
Email: Charles__C[email protected]

RIN: 0648-AI76
_______________________________________________________________________




886. 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

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/10/96                    61 FR 21926
Final Action Effective          06/10/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Laurel Bryant
Phone: 301 713-2289

RIN: 0648-AD11
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 227; 50 CFR 222

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/07/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jim Lecky
Phone: 310 980-4015

RIN: 0648-AF80
_______________________________________________________________________




888. 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.

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 981

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/09/96                    61 FR 21073
Final Action Effective          06/10/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James P. Lawless
Phone: 301 713-3155

RIN: 0648-AI42
_______________________________________________________________________




889. 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.

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 923

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/28/96                    61 FR 33802
Final Action Effective          07/29/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Joseph Vravitch
Phone: 301 713-3155

RIN: 0648-AI43
_______________________________________________________________________




890. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MODERNIZATION CRITERIA FOR AUTOMATION 
CERTIFICATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Level D airports 
addressed at later date         07/31/96                    61 FR 39862
Final Action Effective          07/31/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nicholas Scheller
Phone: 301 713-0454
Fax: 201 713-1002

RIN: 0648-AF72
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)



_______________________________________________________________________




891. 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 390 to 393; 47 USC 397

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 2301

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 62402]]

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 $13 million in 
grants annually and operates under rules established in 15 CFR part 
2301. FY 1996 funds were appropriated pursuant to the Department of 
Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 1995, P.L. 104-134.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/30/96                    61 FR 27230
NPRM Comment Period End         07/15/96
Final Action                    11/00/96

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)



_______________________________________________________________________




892. THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       09/05/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bernadette McGuire-Rivera, Ph.D.
Phone: 202 482-5802
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0660-AA04
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                              Prerule Stage


Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)



_______________________________________________________________________




893.  REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION TO PRACTICE BEFORE THE PTO 
IN PATENT CASES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  35 USC 31; 35 USC 32

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1.21; 37 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking involves the restructuring of the 
administration and format of the Registration Examination for Patent 
Practitioners and the establishment of a continuing education 
requirement and annual fee for registered practitioners.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/30/96                    61 FR 51072
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/06/96
NPRM                            02/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/97
Final Action                    05/00/97
Final Action Effective          06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lee Skillington, Department of Commerce, Patent and 
Trademark Office, Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks, Box 4, 
Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-9300
Fax: 703 305-8885

RIN: 0651-AA93
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)



_______________________________________________________________________




894. 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                            09/23/96                    61 FR 49820
NPRM Comment Period End         11/22/96
Final Action                    01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 62403]]

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
_______________________________________________________________________




895. 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
_______________________________________________________________________




896. 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                            12/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         01/00/97

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
_______________________________________________________________________




897.  CHANGES IMPLEMENTING INTERNATIONAL ACCEPTABLE NUCLEOTIDE 
AND/OR AMINO ACID SEQUENCE LISTINGS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  35 USC 6

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1.77; 37 CFR 1.821; 37 CFR 1.822; 37 CFR 1.823; 
37 CFR 1.824; 37 CFR 1.825

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking simplifies the requirements for submitting 
nucleic acid or amino acid sequences in computer readable form.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/04/96                    61 FR 51855
NPRM Comment Period End         12/03/96
Final Action                    02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Esther M. Kepplinger, Department of Commerce, Patent 
and Trademark Office, Box Comments-Patents, Assistant Commisioner for 
Patents, Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 308-2339
Fax: 703 308-3601

RIN: 0651-AA88
_______________________________________________________________________




898.  LIMITATIONS IN PATENT CLAIMS

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:  35 USC 6; 35 USC 112

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1.75

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will clarify claims and thereby expedite 
examination of patent applications. The rule will accomplish this by 
creating a framework for interpreting the language in claims.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard Torczon, Associate Solicitor, Department of 
Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Box 8, Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 202 305-8666
Fax: 703 305-9373
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 0651-AA91
_______________________________________________________________________




899.  REVISION OF PATENT AND TRADEMARK FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  35 USC 41; 35 USC 1115; 35 USC 6; 35 USC 376; 35 USC 
1051; 15 USC 1113; 15 USC 1123; PL 101-508; PL 102-204; PL 103-66

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1.16; 37 CFR 1.17; 37 CFR 1.18; 37 CFR 1.19; 37 
CFR 1.20; 37 CFR 1.21; 37 CFR 1.26; 37 CFR 1.445; 37 CFR 1.482; 37 CFR 
1.492; 37 CFR 2.6

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 1, 1997.

Abstract: This rulemaking revises certain patent and trademark fees to 
reflect fluctuations in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) consistent with 
the Patent and Trademark Authorization Act of 1991 (Public Law 102-
204).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/97
Final Action                    08/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

[[Page 62404]]

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Harris, Program Analyst, Office of Planning and 
Evaluation, Department of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, 
Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks, Washington, DC 20231
Phone: 703 305-8510

RIN: 0651-AA92
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                           Final Rule Stage


Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)



_______________________________________________________________________




900. CHANGES TO IMPLEMENT 18-MONTH PUBLICATION OF PATENT APPLICATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  35 USC 6

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Congress is considering legislation that would mandate early 
publication of pending patent applications, except those under secrecy 
order. Early publication will require printing some information about 
pending patent applications 18 months after the effective filing date 
of each patent application. This rulemaking implements that 
legislation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Public Hearing and 
Request for Public Comments     12/12/94                    59 FR 63966
NPRM                            08/15/95                    60 FR 42352
NPRM Comment Period End         09/19/95
Final Action                    11/00/96
Procedures for Amending Patent Applications  Final Rule 08/19/96 (61 FR 
42790)  Final Rule Effective 09/23/96

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
_______________________________________________________________________




901. 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                    02/00/97
Final Action Effective          04/00/97

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)



_______________________________________________________________________




902. 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: Paul Salmon
Phone: 703 305-8600

RIN: 0651-AA50

[[Page 62405]]

_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Completed Actions


Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)



_______________________________________________________________________




903. 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.

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/01/96                    61 FR 56439
Final Action Effective          12/02/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lawrence E. Anderson
Phone: 703 305-9285

RIN: 0651-AA70
_______________________________________________________________________




904. REVISION OF PATENT AND TRADEMARK FEES FOR FISCAL 1997

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 1.16; 37 CFR 1.17; 37 CFR 1.18; 37 CFR 1.19; 37 
CFR 1.20; 37 CFR 1.21; 37 CFR 1.26; 37 CFR 1.445; 37 CFR 1.482; 37 CFR 
1.492; 37 CFR 2.6

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/30/96                    61 FR 39585
Final Action Effective          10/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Harris
Phone: 703 305-8510
Fax: 703 305-8525

RIN: 0651-AA82
_______________________________________________________________________




905.  ELIMINATION OF REQUIREMENT FOR PROOF OF SERVICE IN 
CONSENTED REQUEST FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME TO FILE A NOTICE OF OPPOSITION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  15 USC 1123; 35 USC 6

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 2.102(c)(2)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking deletes the requirement for proof of service 
when a request for an extension of time to oppose registration of a 
trademark is based upon a statement that the applicant has consented to 
the request.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/15/96                    61 FR 36825
Final Action Effective          07/15/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Sams, Chief Administrative Trademark Judge, 
Department of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, Box TTAB, 2900 
Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202-3513
Phone: 703 308-9330
Fax: 703 308-9333

RIN: 0651-AA89
_______________________________________________________________________




906.  RECORDAL FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE FASTENER QUALITY ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 1123; 35 USC 6

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 2.7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking establishes fees associated with recordation 
of insignias of manufacturers and private label distributors to ensure 
the traceability of a fastener to its manufacturer or private label 
distributor. This rulemaking is in accordance with the Fastener Quality 
Act (Public Law 101-592, as amended by Public Law 104-113).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/17/96                    61 FR 48872
NPRM Comment Period End         10/17/96
Final Action                    10/24/96                    61 FR 55223
Final Action Effective          11/25/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lizbeth Kulick, Department of Commerce, Patent and 
Trademark Office, Assistant Commisioner for Trademarks, 2900 Crystal 
Drive, Arlington, VA 22202-3913
Phone: 703 308-8900
Fax: 703 308-7220

RIN: 0651-AA90
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Technology Administration (TA)



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907. 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: We are evaluating the comments and will be making minor 
changes to the regulation which permitted electronic reporting of 
inventions.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              08/14/95                    60 FR 41811
Comment Period End              09/13/95
Final Action                    10/00/96

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
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908. 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

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Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On August 7, 1996, 37 CFR part 101 was abolished and 37 CFR 
part 501 expanded to cover foreign rights of inventions made by Federal 
employees.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              08/07/96                    61 FR 40997
Final Action                    11/00/96

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
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909. 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: On August 7, 1996 37 CFR part 102 was abolished.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              08/07/96                    61 FR 40997
Final Action                    11/00/96

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
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)                          Long-Term Actions


Technology Administration (TA)



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910. PROMOTION OF PRIVATE SECTOR INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIPS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  15 CFR 1160 subpart A

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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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911.  LICENSING OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED INVENTIONS

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 206

CFR Citation:  37 CFR 404

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are revising the regulation to simplify the licensing 
procedures by dropping all nonstatutory requirements which are not 
appropriate.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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-AA17
[FR Doc. 96-26267 Filed 11-27-96; 8:45 am]
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