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


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Part X





Department of the Interior





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                                       


  



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Office of the Solicitor

25 CFR Ch. I

30 CFR Chs. II and VII

36 CFR Ch. I

43 CFR Subtitle A, Chs. I and II

48 CFR Ch. 14

50 CFR Chs. I and IV

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Office of the Solicitor, Interior.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: This notice provides the semiannual agenda of rules scheduled 
for review or development between October 1996 and April 1997. An 
agenda is required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act and Executive 
Order 12866.

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: All comments and inquiries with regard 
to these rules should be directed to the appropriate agency contact. 
General comments relating to the agenda should be directed to the 
Office of Solicitor, Division of Administration, Department of the 
Interior, at the address above or on 202-208-5257 or 202-208-3071.

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

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

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

Dated: September 20, 1996.

Richard A. Stephan,

Federal Register Liaison Officer.

                   Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Proposed Rule Stage                   
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1559        Principles of Ethical Conduct.........................................................    1090-AA38 
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                    Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Long-Term Actions                    
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1560        Natural Resource Damage Assessments: Type B Procedures................................    1090-AA29 
1561        Revised Statute 2477 Rights-of-Way....................................................    1090-AA44 
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                    Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget--Completed Actions                    
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1562        Natural Resource Damage Assessments; Type A--Great Lakes Environments.................    1090-AA21 
1563        Natural Resource Damage Assessments; Type A--Coastal and Marine Environments..........    1090-AA23 
1564        Natural Resource Damage Assessments; Type B--Nonuse Values............................    1090-AA43 
1565        Protection for Products of Indian Art and Craftsmanship...............................    1090-AA45 
1566        Department of Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) Solicitation Provisions and                    
            Contract Clauses......................................................................    1090-AA56 
1567        Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation Part 1453...........................    1090-AA57 
1568        Administrative and Audit Requirements and Cost Principles for Assistance Programs-Buy               
            American Requirements.................................................................    1090-AA58 
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                                 Office for Equal Opportunity--Completed Actions                                
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1569        Requirements for Equal Opportunity During Construction and Operation of the Alaska                  
            Natural Gas Transportation System.....................................................    1091-AA04 
1570        Nondiscrimination in Activities Conducted Under Permits, Rights-of-Way, Public Land                 
            Orders, and Other Federal Authorizations Granted or Leased Under P.L. 93-153..........    1091-AA05 
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                                Office of Hearings and Appeals--Completed Actions                               
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1571        Rules Applicable in Indian Affairs Hearings and Appeals...............................    1094-AA38 
1572        Rules Applicable in Indian Affairs Hearings and Appeals...............................    1094-AA39 
1573        Notice of Interim Alternative Dispute Resolution and Opportunity for Comment..........    1094-AA45 
1574        Rules Applicable to Indian Affairs Hearings and Appeals...............................    1094-AA46 
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                          United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Proposed Rule Stage                          
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1575        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Critical Habitat for the Pecos Pupfish.    1018-AC18 
1576        Migratory Bird Hunting and Migratory Bird Permits.....................................    1018-AC69 
1577        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Tropical Butterflies...................    1018-AC76 
1578        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Tropical Birds.........................    1018-AC77 
1579        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Holmgren's Milkvetch and Shem's                      
            Milkvetch.............................................................................    1018-AC92 
1580        Revision of Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations, 50 CFR Part 20........................    1018-AD01 
1581        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Northern and Southern Populations of                 
            the Bog Turtle........................................................................    1018-AD05 
1582        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: 42 South American Birds................    1018-AD59 
1583        Export of Appendix I Specimens That Were Bred for Commercial Purposes.................    1018-AD64 
1584        Consolidation of Lists of Wildlife of Federal Concern.................................    1018-AD66 
1585        Reclassification of Yacare Caiman From Endangered to Threatened With Special Rule.....    1018-AD67 
1586        Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska.........................    1018-AD68 
1587        Addition of Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge to List of Open Areas for Hunting                
            in West Virginia......................................................................    1018-AD70 
1588        Migratory Bird Hunting: Regulations Regarding Prohibition Against Artificially                      
            Altering/Manipulating Natural Vegetation in Moist Areas To Attract Waterfowl..........    1018-AD74 
1589        Disposition of Surplus Range Animals..................................................    1018-AD75 
1590        Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Program Participation for District of Columbia                
            and Insular Territories and Commonwealths.............................................    1018-AD83 
1591        Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).......................    1018-AD87 
1592        Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subparts C & D--1997-                
            1998 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Wildlife Regulations..............................    1018-AD90 
1593        Rescission of Administrative Procedures for Grants in Aid (Marine Mammal Protection                 
            Act of 1972)..........................................................................    1018-AD92 
1594        Regulations for the Administration of Special Use Permits on National Wildlife Refuges              
            in Alaska.............................................................................    1018-AD93 
1595        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designated Ports for Listed Plants.....    1018-AD97 
1596        Standards for the Humane and Healthful Transport of Wild Reptiles and Amphibians to                 
            the United States.....................................................................    1018-AD98 
1597        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Establishment of a                          
            Nonessential Experimental Population of Black-footed Ferrets in Northwestern Colorado               
            and Northeastern UT...................................................................    1018-AD99 
1598        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Reintroduction of a                         
            Nonessential Experimental Population of Grizzly Bears in Idaho and Montana............    1018-AE00 
1599        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Establishment of Nonessential               
            Experimental Population of 10 Freshwater Mussels in Holston River System in TN and VA.    1018-AE01 
1600        Revision to Subchapter C - The National Wildlife Refuge System........................    1018-AE02 
1601        Proposed Approval of Selected State Programs Allowing the Export of Ginseng Harvested               
            in 1997-1999..........................................................................    1018-AE03 
1602        Proposed Special Rule With the Reclassification of the Vicuna From Endangered to                    
            Threatened............................................................................    1018-AE04 
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                            United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Final Rule Stage                           
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1603        Captive-Bred Wildlife.................................................................    1018-AB10 
1604        List of Migratory Birds...............................................................    1018-AB72 
1605        Migratory Bird Hunting: Hunting Regulations for Restriction of Shotshell Length and                 
            Maximum Shot Size.....................................................................    1018-AB80 
1606        Eagle Permits.........................................................................    1018-AB81 
1607        Alaska Refuges Visitor Services.......................................................    1018-AC02 
1608        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: San Xavier Talussnail..................    1018-AC13 
1609        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the Loch Lomond                  
            Coyote Thistle........................................................................    1018-AC14 
1610        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Parish's Alkali Grass..................    1018-AC21 
1611        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Intercross Progeny Policy and                        
            Definitions...........................................................................    1018-AC54 
1612        Export of American Ginseng Harvested in 1994-1996.....................................    1018-AC55 
1613        General Provisions and General Permit Procedures......................................    1018-AC57 
1614        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Jaguar.................................    1018-AC61 
1615        Clean Vessel Act National Pumpout Symbol..............................................    1018-AC67 
1616        Seizure and Forfeiture Procedures.....................................................    1018-AC89 
1617        Emergency Reclassification of the Snake River Spring/Summer Chinook Salmon............    1018-AC97 
1618        Importation of Polar Bear Trophies Taken in Canada....................................    1018-AD04 
1619        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Three Southern Arizona Cienega Species.    1018-AD11 
1620        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Special Rule for the Northern Spotted                
            Owl...................................................................................    1018-AD20 
1621        Taxonomic Change From Subspecies to Vertebrate Population Segment for the Virgin River              
            Chub..................................................................................    1018-AD22 
1622        Endangered Species Listing: Three Aquatic Invertebrates in Comal and Hays Counties,                 
            Texas.................................................................................    1018-AD28 
1623        Export of River Otters Taken in Missouri in 1996-1997 and Subsequent Seasons..........    1018-AD63 
1624        Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program; Participating States in 1996-97...........    1018-AD73 
1625        Endangered and Threatened Species: Removal of Lloyd's Hedgehog Cactus From Federal                  
            List of Endangered and Threatened Plants..............................................    1018-AD91 
1626        Migratory Bird Hunting: Approval of Bismuth Tin Shot as a Nontoxic Shot...............    1018-AD94 
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                           United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Long-Term Actions                           
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1627        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.........................................    1018-AB66 
1628        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.........................................    1018-AB97 
1629        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Eight Vernal Pool Plants of the Central              
            Valley of California..................................................................    1018-AC00 
1630        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Three Puerto Rican Trees...............    1018-AC04 
1631        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Flat-Tailed Horned Lizard..............    1018-AC10 
1632        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Alaska Breeding Population of the                    
            Steller's Eiders......................................................................    1018-AC19 
1633        Endangered and Threatened Species: Sacramento Splittail...............................    1018-AC26 
1634        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Two California Butterflies and a Snake.    1018-AC32 
1635        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Spring Creek Bladderpod................    1018-AC42 
1636        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Golden Paintbrush......................    1018-AC52 
1637        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Arkansas River Shiner..................    1018-AC62 
1638        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Seven Freshwater Mussels from Alabama,               
            Florida, and Georgia..................................................................    1018-AC63 
1639        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Five Freshwater Mussels................    1018-AC64 
1640        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Two Plants From Southwestern California    1018-AC65 
1641        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Eggert's Sunflower.....................    1018-AC74 
1642        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: San Diego Fairy Shrimp.................    1018-AC83 
1643        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Two California Butterflies.............    1018-AC84 
1644        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl...........    1018-AC85 
1645        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Four Southwestern California Plants....    1018-AC88 
1646        Critical Habitat Designation for the Lost River and Shortnose Suckers.................    1018-AC90 
1647        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Least Chub.............................    1018-AC91 
1648        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: 4 California Plants From Vernal Pools..    1018-AC96 
1649        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Two San Francisco Plants...............    1018-AC98 
1650        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: 10 Plants From the California Sierra                 
            Nevada Mountains Foothills............................................................    1018-AC99 
1651        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Brother's Island Tuatara...............    1018-AD06 
1652        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Reintroduction of a Nonessential                     
            Experimental Population of Mexican Wolves.............................................    1018-AD07 

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1653        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: California Plants and the Black Legless              
            Lizard................................................................................    1018-AD09 
1654        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Critical Habitat Designation for the                 
            Western Snowy Plover..................................................................    1018-AD10 
1655        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: U.S. Populations of Atlantic Salmon....    1018-AD12 
1656        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Two San Francisco Marsh Plants.........    1018-AD14 
1657        Marine Mammal Protection Act; Unintentional Take of Marine Mammals by Harassment Only               
            in Activities Other Than Commercial Fishing...........................................    1018-AD18 
1658        Marine Mammal Protection Act; Measures to Safely Deter Marine Mammals, Including                    
            Threatened and Endangered Marine Mammals..............................................    1018-AD19 
1659        Critical Habitat Proposal for Virgin River Fishes.....................................    1018-AD23 
1660        Seven Plants From the Mountains of Southern California................................    1018-AD34 
1661        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Pallid Manzanita.......................    1018-AD35 
1662        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Nine Plants From California............    1018-AD36 
1663        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Three Plants From the Channel Islands                
            of Southern California................................................................    1018-AD37 
1664        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Four Southwestern California Plants....    1018-AD38 
1665        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Sixteen Plant Taxa From the Northern                 
            Channel Islands, California...........................................................    1018-AD39 
1666        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Designation of Experimental                          
            Nonessential Whooping Crane Populations...............................................    1018-AD45 
1667        Endangered Species Listing: Nogal or West Indian Walnut...............................    1018-AD47 
1668        Endangered Species Listing: Cordia Bellonis (No Common Name)..........................    1018-AD48 
1669        Endangered Species Listing: Guajon or Rock Frog.......................................    1018-AD52 
1670        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Four Plants From Interior Chaparral of               
            Southwestern California and Northwestern Baja California, Mexico......................    1018-AD60 
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                           United States Fish and Wildlife Service--Completed Actions                           
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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1671        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.........................................    1018-AA85 
1672        Proposed Determination of Experimental Population Status for an Introduced Population               
            of Colorado Squawfish.................................................................    1018-AB09 
1673        Importation, Exportation, and Transportation of Wildlife..............................    1018-AB49 
1674        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.........................................    1018-AB52 
1675        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.........................................    1018-AB73 
1676        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.........................................    1018-AB75 
1677        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.........................................    1018-AB83 
1678        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.........................................    1018-AB88 
1679        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants.........................................    1018-AC01 
1680        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Barton Springs Salamander..............    1018-AC22 
1681        Reclassifications of Some Populations of Saltwater Crocodiles With Special Rule for                 
            Saltwater and Nile Crocodiles.........................................................    1018-AC30 
1682        Marbled Murrelet Critical Habitat Designation.........................................    1018-AC33 
1683        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: California Red-Legged Frog.............    1018-AC34 
1684        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Five California Sierran Foothills                    
            Plants................................................................................    1018-AC47 
1685        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Delissea Undulata (No Common Name                    
            (NCN))................................................................................    1018-AC56 
1686        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Maguire Daisy..........................    1018-AC71 
1687        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Armored Snail..........................    1018-AC75 
1688        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Exemption of Small Private Landowners                
            and Low Impact Activities From Endangered Species Act Requirements for Threatened                   
            Species...............................................................................    1018-AD24 
1689        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Proposed Endangered Status for 13                    
            Plants From the Island of Hawaii......................................................    1018-AD25 
1690        Public Use Regulations for Alaska Peninsula/Becharof National Wildlife Refuge Complex.    1018-AD30 
1691        Proposed Joint Counterpart Endangered Species Act Section 7 Consultation Regulations..    1018-AD32 
1692        Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska--Subparts C and D--1996-              
            1997 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Wildlife Regulations..............................    1018-AD42 
1693        Addition of Ohio River National Wildlife Refuge to the List of Open Areas for Fishing               
            in West Virginia......................................................................    1018-AD43 
1694        Addition of Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge to the List of Open Areas for Hunting                
            in New Hampshire......................................................................    1018-AD44 
1695        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Proposed Endangered or Threatened                    
            Status for 19 Plant Species From the Island of Kauai, Hawaii..........................    1018-AD46 

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1696        Endangered Species Listing: Three Plants From Molokai, Hawaii.........................    1018-AD49 
1697        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: 25 Plants From Oahu, Hawaii............    1018-AD50 
1698        Endangered Species Listing Two Texas Plants...........................................    1018-AD51 
1699        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Fourteen Plants From the Hawaiian                    
            Islands...............................................................................    1018-AD58 
1700        Proposed Establishment of Nonessential Experimental Population of California Condors                
            in Northern Arizona...................................................................    1018-AD62 
1701        Findings on the Importation of Sport-Hunted Polar Bear Trophies Taken in Canada.......    1018-AD65 
1702        Migratory Bird Hunting; 1996-97 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations With Requests               
            for Indian Tribal Proposals...........................................................    1018-AD69 
1703        Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (Federal Duck Stamp) Contest............    1018-AD71 
1704        Removal of Subchapter D, Management of Wildlife Research Areas From Title 50 CFR......    1018-AD72 
1705        Refuge-Specific Hunting and Fishing Regulations; 1996-1997 Season.....................    1018-AD76 
1706        Addition of Grand Cote National Wildlife Refuge to List of Open Areas for Fishing in                
            Louisiana.............................................................................    1018-AD77 
1707        Addition of Cossatot National Wildlife Refuge to List of Open Areas for Hunting in                  
            Arkansas..............................................................................    1018-AD78 
1708        Addition of Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge to List of Open Areas for                     
            Hunting and Sport Fishing in Louisiana................................................    1018-AD79 
1709        Addition of Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge to List of Open Areas for Hunting and                
            Sport Fishing in Arkansas.............................................................    1018-AD80 
1710        Addition of Tallahatchie National Wildlife Refuge to List of Open Areas for Sport                   
            Fishing in Mississippi................................................................    1018-AD81 
1711        Addition of Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge to List of Open Areas for Sport Fishing               
            in Louisiana..........................................................................    1018-AD82 
1712        Migratory Bird Hunting: Extension of Decision on the Conditional Approval of Bismuth-               
            Tin Shot as Nontoxic for the 1996-97 Season...........................................    1018-AD84 
1713        Addition of Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge to List of Open Areas for Hunting and                  
            Sport Fishing in Illinois.............................................................    1018-AD85 
1714        Addition of Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge and Management Area to List of Open               
            Areas for Hunting and Sport Fishing in Indiana........................................    1018-AD86 
1715        Addition of Big Muddy National Wildlife Refuge to List of Open Areas for Hunting and                
            Sport Fishing in Missouri.............................................................    1018-AD88 
1716        Addition of Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge to List of Open Areas for Hunting and              
            Sport Fishing in Nebraska.............................................................    1018-AD89 
1717        Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing of Umpqua River Cutthroat Trout              
            in Oregon.............................................................................    1018-AD96 
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                                   National Park Service--Proposed Rule Stage                                   
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1718        National Park Service Symbols: United States Park Police Insignia.....................    1024-AB94 
1719        Rights-of-Way.........................................................................    1024-AC01 
1720        Applicability and Resource Protection Revisions.......................................    1024-AC38 
1721        Procedures for State, Tribal, and Local Government Historic Preservation Programs.....    1024-AC44 
1722        Off-Road Operation of Motor Vehicles..................................................    1024-AC47 
1723        Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act Regulations; Civil Penalties...    1024-AC48 
1724        Non-Federal Oil and Gas Rights........................................................    1024-AC53 
1725        Vessel Mooring and Anchoring..........................................................    1024-AC56 
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                                     National Park Service--Final Rule Stage                                    
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1726        National Natural Landmarks Program....................................................    1024-AB96 
1727        Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska Fishing Regulations.................................    1024-AB99 
1728        Voyageurs National Park: Aircraft Operations..........................................    1024-AC23 
1729        Badlands National Park--Commercial Vehicles...........................................    1024-AC30 
1730        Shenandoah National Park: Backcountry and Fishing Regulations.........................    1024-AC33 
1731        Grand Teton National Park and John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway: Snowmobile                 
            and Snowplane Routes and Regulations..................................................    1024-AC34 
1732        Big Thicket National Preserve; Moored Houseboats......................................    1024-AC45 
1733        Boating and Water Activities: Prohibited Operations...................................    1024-AC46 
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                                    National Park Service--Completed Actions                                    
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1734        Glacier Bay: Vessel Management Plan/Regulations.......................................    1024-AC05 
1735        Rock Climbing.........................................................................    1024-AC13 
1736        Visitor Services Under Section 1307 of ANILCA.........................................    1024-AC19 
1737        General Regulations for Areas Administered by the National Park Service...............    1024-AC21 
1738        Conveyance of Freehold and Leasehold Interests........................................    1024-AC27 
1739        Cape Lookout National Seashore: Special Regulations...................................    1024-AC29 
1740        Appalachian National Scenic Trail: Powerless Flight...................................    1024-AC42 
1741        Use of Environman and Human Figure and Design Symbol..................................    1024-AC50 
1742        Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore: Zoning Standards....................................    1024-AC51 
1743        Lassen Volcanic National Park; Boating and Fishing Regulations........................    1024-AC52 
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                                  Bureau of Indian Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage                                 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1744        Administration of the Higher Education Program........................................    1076-AA10 
1745        Leasing and Permitting................................................................    1076-AA29 
1746        Individual Indian Monies..............................................................    1076-AC65 
1747        Grants to Tribally Controlled Community Colleges and Navajo Community College.........    1076-AD08 
1748        Indian School Equalization Program....................................................    1076-AD09 
1749        Tribal Self-Governance (Reg Plan Seq. No. 48).........................................    1076-AD20 
1750        Leasing Restricted Lands of Members of the Five Civilized Tribes, Oklahoma, for Mining    1076-AD33 
1751        Leasing Osage Reservation Lands for Mining of Minerals Other Than Oil and Gas.........    1076-AD34 
1752        Lead and Zinc Mining Operations and Leases on Quapaw Indian Lands.....................    1076-AD35 
1753        Surface Exploration, Mining, and Reclamation of Lands.................................    1076-AD36 
1754        Leasing Wind River Reservation Lands for Oil and Gas Mining...........................    1076-AD38 
1755        Tribal Reorganization Under a Federal Statute.........................................    1076-AD46 
1756        Petitioning Procedures................................................................    1076-AD47 
1757        Special Education.....................................................................    1076-AD49 
1758        Academic and Dormitory Standards......................................................    1076-AD55 
1759        Education Contracts Under the Johnson-O'Malley Act....................................    1076-AD58 
1760        Loans to Indians from the Revolving Loan Fund.........................................    1076-AD59 
1761        School Construction Contracts for Public Schools......................................    1076-AD69 
1762        Indian Business Development Program...................................................    1076-AD70 
1763        Adult Vocational Training.............................................................    1076-AD72 
1764        Loan Guarantee Program................................................................    1076-AD73 
1765        Employment Assistance for Adult Indians...............................................    1076-AD75 
1766        Indian Highway Safety Program.........................................................    1076-AD82 
1767        Use of Columbia River Fish Access Sites...............................................   1076-AD83  
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          


                                   Bureau of Indian Affairs--Final Rule Stage                                   
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1768        Administration of the Indian Adult Education Programs.................................    1076-AA15 
1769        Roads of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.................................................    1076-AB05 
1770        Navajo Partitioned Lands Grazing Regulations..........................................    1076-AC81 
1771        Preference in Employment..............................................................    1076-AD05 
1772        Indian Tribal Justice Support.........................................................    1076-AD15 
1773        American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act of 1994..............................    1076-AD28 
1774        Management of the Tribal Assets of the Ute Indian Tribe...............................    1076-AD37 
1775        Rights of Way Over Indian Lands.......................................................    1076-AD40 
1776        Osage Roll, Certificate of Competency.................................................    1076-AD41 
1777        Patents in Fee, Certificates of Competency, and Sale of Indian Lands..................    1076-AD42 

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1778        Land Records and Title Documents......................................................    1076-AD43 
1779        Irrigation Projects and Systems.......................................................    1076-AD44 
1780        Indian Electric Power Utilities.......................................................    1076-AD45 
1781        Appeals from Administrative Actions...................................................    1076-AD50 
1782        Housing improvement Program...........................................................    1076-AD52 
1783        Indian Country Law Enforcement........................................................    1076-AD56 
1784        Applicability of Rules of the Bureau of Indian Affairs................................    1076-AD64 
1785        Operation of U.S.M.S. North Star Between Seattle, WA, and Alaska......................    1076-AD66 
1786        Indian Fishing--Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation.......................................    1076-AD68 
1787        Tribal Revenue Allocation Plans.......................................................    1076-AD74 
1788        Courts of Indian Offenses.............................................................    1076-AD76 
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                                   Bureau of Indian Affairs--Long-Term Actions                                  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1789        Range Regulations.....................................................................    1076-AD04 
1790        Coal Leases: Terms and Conditions.....................................................    1076-AD32 
1791        Licensed Indian Traders...............................................................    1076-AD51 
1792        Arrangement with States, Territories, or Other Agencies for Social Welfare and Relief               
            of Distress of Indians................................................................    1076-AD61 
1793        Certificates of Degree of Indian Blood................................................    1076-AD78 
1794        Election of Officers of the Osage Tribal Council......................................    1076-AD79 
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                                   Bureau of Indian Affairs--Completed Actions                                  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1795        Oil, Gas, Solid Mineral, and Geothermal Mineral Agreements............................    1076-AA82 
1796        Financial Assistance and Social Services Program......................................    1076-AC13 
1797        Family and Child Education Program (FACE).............................................    1076-AC92 
1798        Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Programs.......................    1076-AC97 
1799        Land Acquisitions for Tribes and Individual Indians...................................    1076-AD11 
1800        Indian Self-Determination Act Amendments of 1994......................................    1076-AD21 
1801        Law and Order on Indian Reservations..................................................    1076-AD25 
1802        Tribal Self-Governance Program: Selection Criteria and Procedures for Awarding                      
            Planning/Negotiation Grants...........................................................    1076-AD26 
1803        Locality-Specific Regulations.........................................................    1076-AD30 
1804        Preparation of Rolls for Indian Tribes................................................    1076-AD31 
1805        Indian Fishing on the Hoopa Valley Reservation........................................    1076-AD39 
1806        Elimination of Rules..................................................................    1076-AD48 
1807        Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants........................................    1076-AD53 
1808        Contracts Under the Indian Self-Determination Act.....................................    1076-AD54 
1809        Staffing..............................................................................    1076-AD57 
1810        Special Grants for Economic Development and Core Management Grants to Small Tribes....    1076-AD60 
1811        Estates of the Five Civilized Tribes..................................................    1076-AD62 
1812        Off-Reservation Land Acquisitions.....................................................    1076-AD63 
1813        Land Acquisitions.....................................................................    1076-AD65 
1814        Authorizing Class III Gaming on Indian Reservations...................................    1076-AD67 
1815        Employment Assistance for Adult Indians...............................................    1076-AD71 
1816        Detention and Holding Facilities......................................................    1076-AD77 
1817        Administration of the Osage Mineral Estate............................................    1076-AD80 
1818        Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants........................................    1076-AD81 
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                                Minerals Management Service--Proposed Rule Stage                                
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1819        Valuation of Gas from Indian Leases...................................................    1010-AB57 
1820        Gas Measurement and Commingling.......................................................    1010-AB97 
1821        Royalties, Rentals, Bonuses, and Other Monies.........................................    1010-AC01 
1822        Release of Third Party Proprietary Information........................................    1010-AC08 
1823        Valuation of Oil From Federal and Indian Mineral Leases...............................    1010-AC09 
1824        Geological and Geophysical Exploration of the Outer Continental Shelf.................    1010-AC10 
1825        Civil Penalty Procedures..............................................................    1010-AC11 
1826        Safety and Pollution Prevention Equipment.............................................    1010-AC12 
1827        Seismic Reassessment of California Outer Continental Shelf Platforms..................    1010-AC17 
1828        Administrative Appeals Process........................................................    1010-AC21 
1829        Amendments to Allowance Determination Regulations.....................................    1010-AC22 
1830        Amendments to Standards for Reporting and Paying Royalties on Gas and the Gas Analysis              
            Report................................................................................    1010-AC23 
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                                  Minerals Management Service--Final Rule Stage                                 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1831        Amendments to 30 CFR 250.67--Hydrogen Sulfide.........................................    1010-AB50 
1832        Response Plans for Facilities Seaward of the Coastline................................    1010-AB81 
1833        Revision of Requirements Governing Corporate Surety Bonds for Outer Continental Shelf               
            Leases................................................................................    1010-AB92 
1834        Training of Lessee and Contractor Employees Engaged in Oil and Gas and Sulphur                      
            Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf.............................................    1010-AB99 
1835        Valuation of Gas Production--Federal Leases...........................................    1010-AC02 
1836        Updating Documents Incorporated by Reference..........................................    1010-AC03 
1837        Fees for Lease Assignments and Pipeline Rights of Way.................................    1010-AC04 
1838        Allowances for Transportation and Processing Costs Associated With Gas Valuation......    1010-AC06 
1839        Unitization...........................................................................    1010-AC19 
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                                 Minerals Management Service--Long-Term Actions                                 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1840        Royalty Payment Liability.............................................................    1010-AB45 
1841        Credit Adjustments....................................................................    1010-AB73 
1842        Royalty Relief for Outer Continental Shelf Leases in the Gulf of Mexico...............    1010-AC13 
1843        Deep Water Royalty Relief--Tracts Offered Between November 28, 1995, and November 28,               
            2000..................................................................................    1010-AC14 
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                                 Minerals Management Service--Completed Actions                                 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1844        Flaring or Venting Gas and Burning Liquid Hydrocarbons................................    1010-AB96 
1845        Lease Extensions......................................................................    1010-AC07 
1846        Outer Continental Shelf Lease Terms...................................................    1010-AC15 
1847        Annual Inspections of Outer Continental Shelf Facilities..............................    1010-AC16 
1848        Extension of the Bid Acceptance/Rejection Period in the Final Notice of Sale..........    1010-AC18 
1849        Elimination of Drilling Requirements..................................................    1010-AC20 
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                    Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Proposed Rule Stage                   
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1850        Definition and Criteria for Valid Existing Rights.....................................    1029-AB42 
1851        Abandoned Coal Refuse Sites...........................................................    1029-AB70 
1852        Coal Moisture.........................................................................    1029-AB78 
1853        Contemporaneous Reclamation...........................................................    1029-AB79 
1854        Notification and Permit Processing....................................................    1029-AB80 
1855        Prohibitions Under Section 522(e) of SMCRA............................................    1029-AB82 
1856        Indian Lands..........................................................................    1029-AB83 
1857        Alluvial Valley Floors................................................................    1029-AB85 
1858        Consolidation of Federal Surface Mining Program Regulations...........................    1029-AB88 
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                     Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Final Rule Stage                     
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1859        Basis for Coal Weight Determination...................................................    1029-AB68 
1860        State Program Amendments - Elimination of Provisions - Part I.........................    1029-AB86 
1861        State Program Amendments - Elimination of Provisions - Part II........................    1029-AB87 
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                     Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement--Long-Term Actions                    
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1862        Applicant/Violator System Permit Information..........................................    1029-AB62 
1863        Cooperative Agreements................................................................    1029-AB84 
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                                   Bureau of Reclamation--Proposed Rule Stage                                   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1864        Central Valley Project of California--Purposes, Uses, and Allocation of Water Supplies    1006-AA34 
1865        Management of Lake Berryessa..........................................................    1006-AA36 
1866        Adjustments to the 1988 Operating Criteria for the Newlands Irrigation Project, Nevada    1006-AA37 
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                                     Bureau of Reclamation--Final Rule Stage                                    
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1867        Revenues Management...................................................................    1006-AA30 
1868        Acreage Limitation and Water Conservation.............................................    1006-AA32 
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                                 Bureau of Land Management--Proposed Rule Stage                                 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1869        Leases, Permits, and Easements........................................................    1004-AB51 
1870        Management of Designated Wilderness Area..............................................    1004-AB69 
1871        Sales--Federal Land Policy and Management Act.........................................    1004-AB77 
1872        Tramroads and Logging Roads...........................................................    1004-AC24 
1873        Law Enforcement--Criminal.............................................................    1004-AC30 

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1874        Emergency Fire and Disaster Rehabilitation............................................    1004-AC36 
1875        Natural History Resource Management; Procedures.......................................    1004-AC45 
1876        Management of Solid Minerals Other Than Coal..........................................    1004-AC49 
1877        Oil and Gas Leasing; Drainage.........................................................    1004-AC54 
1878        Desert Land Entries...................................................................    1004-AC56 
1879        State Exchanges; National Park System Exchanges; Wildlife Refuge Exchanges;                         
            Miscellaneous Exchanges...............................................................    1004-AC58 
1880        Bodie Bowl, California: Surface Management............................................    1004-AC60 
1881        Protection, Management, and Control of Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros; Private                 
            Maintenance; Adoption Fees............................................................    1004-AC61 
1882        Onshore Oil and Gas Agreements........................................................    1004-AC62 
1883        Land Withdrawals......................................................................    1004-AC63 
1884        Cost Recovery; Mineral Filings and Operations.........................................    1004-AC64 
1885        Non-Mineral Entry on Mineral Land.....................................................    1004-AC65 
1886        Definitions...........................................................................    1004-AC73 
1887        Rights-of-Way Under the Mineral Leasing Act...........................................    1004-AC74 
1888        Use; Rights-of-Way....................................................................    1004-AC75 
1889        Land Classification...................................................................    1004-AC78 
1890        Public Land Records...................................................................    1004-AC81 
1891        Segregation and Opening of Lands......................................................    1004-AC84 
1892        Planning, Programming, and Budgeting..................................................    1004-AC86 
1893        Wild and Scenic Rivers................................................................    1004-AC87 
1894        Equitable Adjudication................................................................    1004-AC89 
1895        Reclamation/Homesites.................................................................    1004-AC91 
1896        Free Use of Timber....................................................................    1004-AC92 
1897        Sustained Yield Forest Units..........................................................    1004-AC93 
1898        Oil and Gas Leasing and Operations (Reg Plan Seq. No. 49).............................    1004-AC94 
1899        Multiple Use, Mining; Mining Claims Under the General Mining Laws.....................    1004-AC96 
1900        National Forest Exchanges.............................................................    1004-AC97 
1901        Gifts; Acquisition of Lands or Interest in Lands by Purchase or Condemnation..........    1004-AC98 
1902        Appeals Procedures; Hearings Procedures...............................................    1004-AC99 
1903        Color of Title and Omitted Lands......................................................    1004-AD00 
1904        Special Resource Values; Shore Space..................................................    1004-AD01 
1905        Wildlife Management...................................................................    1004-AD02 
1906        Paleontological Resources.............................................................    1004-AD03 
1907        Mining Claims Under the General Mining Laws...........................................    1004-AD05 
1908        Grazing Administration: Alaska; Reindeer..............................................    1004-AD06 
1909        Fair Market Value Determination.......................................................    1004-AD07 
1910        Geothermal Resources Leasing..........................................................    1004-AD08 
1911        Delegation of Authority, Cooperative Agreements and Contracts for Oil and Gas                       
            Inspection............................................................................   1004-AD09  
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          


                                   Bureau of Land Management--Final Rule Stage                                  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1912        Public Availability of Minerals Resources Information.................................    1004-AB55 
1913        Coalbed Methane Development...........................................................    1004-AC27 
1914        Coal Management.......................................................................    1004-AC37 
1915        Mining Claims Under the General Mining Laws (Bonding).................................    1004-AC40 
1916        Special Areas; State Irrigation Districts.............................................    1004-AC53 
1917        Disposal of Reserved Minerals Under the Stock Raising Homestead Act...................    1004-AC59 
1918        Mineral Materials Disposal............................................................    1004-AC68 
1919        Grazing Administration; Alaska; Livestock.............................................    1004-AC70 
1920        State Grants..........................................................................    1004-AC71 
1921        Alaska Native Selections..............................................................    1004-AC72 
1922        Railroad Grants.......................................................................    1004-AC76 
1923        Indian Allotments.....................................................................    1004-AC77 

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1924        Carey Act Grants......................................................................    1004-AC80 
1925        Conveyances, Disclaimers, and Correction Documents....................................    1004-AC82 
1926        Application Procedures................................................................    1004-AC83 
1927        Patent Preparation and Issuance.......................................................    1004-AC88 
1928        Alaska Homestead Settlement...........................................................    1004-AC90 
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                                  Bureau of Land Management--Completed Actions                                  
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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1929        Sales of Forest Products; General--Preparation for Sale...............................    1004-AB34 
1930        Onshore Oil and Gas Operations........................................................    1004-AC09 
1931        Logical Mining Units: General; LMU Application Procedures; LMU Approval Criteria; LMU               
            Diligence; Administration of LMU Operations...........................................    1004-AC15 
1932        Public Law 167; Act of July 23, 1955 (Mining Claim Use and Occupancy).................    1004-AC39 
1933        Visitor Services......................................................................    1004-AC42 
1934        Trespass..............................................................................    1004-AC46 
1935        Recreation Management; Procedures; General............................................    1004-AC50 
1936        Recreation Programs...................................................................    1004-AC51 
1937        Minerals Management...................................................................    1004-AC55 
1938        Onshore Oil and Gas Geophysical Exploration...........................................    1004-AC57 
1939        Leases................................................................................    1004-AC66 
1940        Appeals Procedures/Hearings Procedures................................................    1004-AC67 
1941        Federal Timber Contract Payment Modification..........................................    1004-AC69 
1942        National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska..................................................    1004-AC79 
1943        Authorities...........................................................................    1004-AC85 
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                                  Office of the Secretary--Proposed Rule Stage                                  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1944        Transportation and Utility Systems In and Across, and Access Into, Conservation System              
            Units in Alaska.......................................................................    1093-AA07 
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_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)



_______________________________________________________________________




1559. PRINCIPLES OF ETHICAL CONDUCT

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

CFR Citation:  5 CFR 3501

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: Mason Tsai, Deputy Ethics Program Coordinator, 
Department of the Interior, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management 
and

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Budget, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-5916

RIN: 1090-AA38
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions


Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)



_______________________________________________________________________




1560. NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS: TYPE B PROCEDURES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 9651(c)

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: CERCLA and the Clean Water Act allow natural resource 
trustees to bring a claim against a potentially responsible party for 
resources that have been injured by a release of a hazardous substance. 
CERCLA requires that natural resource damage assessment regulations be 
promulgated and that the regulations be reviewed, and revised as 
appropriate, every two years. This rulemaking is the biennial review of 
the administrative process for conducting assessments as well as the 
so-called ``type B'' procedures for determining injury and damages 
through scientific and economic studies. This rulemaking will also 
address the calculation of lost non-use values of natural resources, in 
compliance with State of Ohio v. Department of the Interior, 880 F.2d 
432 (D.C. Cir. 1989), which ordered the Department to allow for the 
assessment of all reliably calculated values lost as a result of a 
natural resource injury.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/16/96                    61 FR 37031
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/16/96
NPRM                            11/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         02/00/98

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1090-AA29
_______________________________________________________________________




1561. REVISED STATUTE 2477 RIGHTS-OF-WAY

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

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

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 39

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/01/94                    59 FR 39216
NPRM Comment Period End         08/01/95                     60 FR 4135


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Additional Information: Congress has placed a moratorium on the 
expenditure of funds to finalize this rule during Fiscal Year 1996. The 
moratorium is found in the Highway Act.

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

RIN: 1090-AA44
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Completed Actions


Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget (ASPMB)



_______________________________________________________________________




1562. NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS; TYPE A--GREAT LAKES 
ENVIRONMENTS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 11

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/07/96                    61 FR 20560
Final Action Effective          06/06/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1090-AA21
_______________________________________________________________________




1563. NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS; TYPE A--COASTAL AND MARINE 
ENVIRONMENTS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 11

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/07/96                    61 FR 20560
Final Action Effective          06/06/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1090-AA23

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_______________________________________________________________________




1564. NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS; TYPE B--NONUSE VALUES

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 11

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn Combined with RIN 
1090-AA29.                      07/16/96                    61 FR 37031

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1090-AA43
_______________________________________________________________________




1565. PROTECTION FOR PRODUCTS OF INDIAN ART AND CRAFTSMANSHIP

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 309

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/21/96                    61 FR 54551
Final Action Effective          11/20/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Geoffrey E. Stamm
Phone: 202 208-3773
Fax: 202 208-5196

RIN: 1090-AA45
_______________________________________________________________________




1566. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR ACQUISITION REGULATION (DIAR) SOLICITATION 
PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

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:  48 CFR 1452.204-70; 48 CFR 1452.210-70; 48 CFR 1452.224-
1; 48 CFR 1452.233-2; 48 CFR 1452.236-70; 48 CFR 1452.237-70

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/19/96                    61 FR 31053
Final Action Effective          07/19/96

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: Mary L. McGarvey
Phone: 202 208-3148
Fax: 202 208-6301
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1090-AA56
_______________________________________________________________________




1567. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ACQUISITION REGULATION PART 1453

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:  48 CFR 1453

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/19/96                    61 FR 31053
Final Action Effective          07/19/96

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: Mary L. McGarvey
Phone: 202 208-3148
Fax: 202 208-6301
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1090-AA57
_______________________________________________________________________




1568.  ADMINISTRATIVE AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS AND COST PRINCIPLES 
FOR ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS-BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 31 USC 6101 note,; 31 USC 7501; 41 USC 
252a; 41 USC 701 et seq; PL 104-46, sec 505; PL 104-134, sec 307; EO 
12549; EO 12674; EO 12689; EO 12731; OMB Circular A-102; OMB Circular 
A-110; OMB Circular A-128; OMB Circular A-133

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 12

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, September 30, 1996.

Abstract: This final rule is in response to the Omnibus Consolidated 
Rescissions and Appropriations Act of 1996 and the Energy and Water 
Development Appropriations Act, 1996. Section 307(a) of Public Law 104-
134 required that no funds made available in the Act may be expended by 
an entity unless the entity agrees that in expending the funds they 
will comply with sections 2 through 4 of the Act of March 3, 1933 (41 
U.S.C. 10a-10c; popularly known as the ``Buy American Act''). As it did 
for awards governed by this provision made since FY 1993, the 
Department continues to interpret this requirement to apply to 
assistance programs. Section 307(b)(1) of Public Law 104-134 again 
states that it is the sense of Congress that all equipment and products 
purchased with funds available in the Act be American-made. Likewise, 
the Department is again taking the position that Congressional intent 
is different for awards made by the Bureau of Reclamation. As such, 
only the provisions in the regulation addressing the sense of Congress 
(sec. 12.700) and the notice requirements (sec 12.710) will apply to 
awards made by the Bureau of Reclamation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/26/96                    61 FR 39083
Final Action Effective          07/26/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Agency Contact: Debra E. Sonderman, Director, Procurement and Property, 
Management Systems, Department of the Interior, Assistant Secretary for 
Policy, Management and Budget, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3336

RIN: 1090-AA58
BILLING CODE 4310-RK-F

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Completed Actions


Office for Equal Opportunity (OEO)



_______________________________________________________________________




1569. REQUIREMENTS FOR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND 
OPERATION OF THE ALASKA NATURAL GAS TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

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:  43 CFR 34

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No action to be 
taken.                          08/08/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1091-AA04
_______________________________________________________________________




1570. NONDISCRIMINATION IN ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED UNDER PERMITS, RIGHTS-
OF-WAY, PUBLIC LAND ORDERS, AND OTHER FEDERAL AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED OR 
LEASED UNDER P.L. 93-153

Priority:  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:  43 CFR 27

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No action to be 
taken.                          08/13/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1091-AA05
BILLING CODE 4310-RE-F
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Completed Actions


Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1571. RULES APPLICABLE IN INDIAN AFFAIRS HEARINGS AND APPEALS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No further action 
scheduled.                      08/30/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

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

RIN: 1094-AA38
_______________________________________________________________________




1572. RULES APPLICABLE IN INDIAN AFFAIRS HEARINGS AND APPEALS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn No further action 
scheduled at this time.         08/30/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1094-AA39
_______________________________________________________________________




1573. NOTICE OF INTERIM ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND OPPORTUNITY 
FOR COMMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  None

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/02/96                    61 FR 40424
Final Action Effective          08/02/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1094-AA45
_______________________________________________________________________




1574. RULES APPLICABLE TO INDIAN AFFAIRS HEARINGS AND APPEALS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn No further action 
scheduled.                      08/30/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1094-AA46
BILLING CODE 4310-79-F
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/97

[[Page 62616]]

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC18
_______________________________________________________________________




1576. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING AND MIGRATORY BIRD PERMITS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 20; 50 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AC69
_______________________________________________________________________




1577. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: TROPICAL 
BUTTERFLIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AC76
_______________________________________________________________________




1578. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: TROPICAL BIRDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC77
_______________________________________________________________________




1579. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: HOLMGREN'S 
MILKVETCH AND SHEM'S MILKVETCH

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC92
_______________________________________________________________________




1580. REVISION OF MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING REGULATIONS, 50 CFR PART 20

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to revise and update regulations 
governing

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migratory bird hunting. Changes will be proposed that will clarify and 
include all the specific prohibitions in Part 20 to apply to migratory 
game hunting during closed and open hunting seasons.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD01
_______________________________________________________________________




1581. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: NORTHERN AND 
SOUTHERN POPULATIONS OF THE BOG TURTLE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD05
_______________________________________________________________________




1582. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: 42 SOUTH AMERICAN 
BIRDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD59
_______________________________________________________________________




1583. EXPORT OF APPENDIX I SPECIMENS THAT WERE BRED FOR COMMERCIAL 
PURPOSES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulations need to be updated to clarify the process of 
obtaining export permits for Appendix I specimens that are bred for 
commercial purposes including the procedure for becoming registered 
with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species 
(CITES) Secretariat.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AD64
_______________________________________________________________________




1584. CONSOLIDATION OF LISTS OF WILDLIFE OF FEDERAL CONCERN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq; 16 USC 703; 16 USC 1361; 16 USC 
4901; 18 USC 42; 16 USC 3371

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 10

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to consolidate into this part 10 lists 
of plants and wildlife currently contained in various parts of 
Subchapter B (Parts 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 23).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           03/19/96                    61 FR 11180
ANPRM Comment Period End        05/03/96
NPRM                            04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marshall Jones, Assistant Director, International 
Affairs, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-6393

RIN: 1018-AD66

[[Page 62618]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1585. RECLASSIFICATION OF YACARE CAIMAN FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED 
WITH SPECIAL RULE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service will develop regulations to declassify 
populations of the Yacare caiman in South America. Also included in 
this rulemaking is a special rule to allow commercial trade in skins, 
other parts, and products of Yacare caimans from South America. The 
combination of actions proposed will have the effect of stimulated 
legal and responsible trade in Yacare caiman hides, and in this 
respect, constitutes removal of a barrier to trade.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AD67
_______________________________________________________________________




1586. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 3101 to 3126

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 242; 50 CFR 100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Identification of waters included within ANILCA definition of 
public lands and amendment of Federal Subsistence Board's authority.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/04/96                    61 FR 15014
ANPRM Comment Period End        06/14/96
NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The Department of Justice has advised the U.S. 
District Court that the proposed rulemaking will be published within 60 
days of February 5, 1996.

Agency Contact: Tom Boyd, Office of Subsistence Management, U.S. Fish 
and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, United States Fish 
and Wildlife Service, 1011 E. Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 786-3447
Fax: 907 786-3898

RIN: 1018-AD68
_______________________________________________________________________




1587. ADDITION OF CANAAN VALLEY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE TO LIST OF OPEN 
AREAS FOR HUNTING IN WEST VIRGINIA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 460k

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to add Canaan Valley National Wildlife 
Refuge to the list of areas open for hunting (migratory game bird, 
upland game, and big game hunting) in West Virginia along with 
pertinent refuge-specific regulations for such activities. National 
wildlife refuges are generally closed to hunting and sport fishing 
until opened by rulemaking.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD70
_______________________________________________________________________




1588.  MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING: REGULATIONS REGARDING PROHIBITION 
AGAINST ARTIFICIALLY ALTERING/MANIPULATING NATURAL VEGETATION IN MOIST 
AREAS TO ATTRACT WATERFOWL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 703 et seq; 16 USC 712; 16 USC 742

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action notifies the public and invites comments 
regarding promulgation of a separate rulemaking that will govern the 
manner in which or if at all natural vegetation in moist soil areas may 
be altered or manipulated artificially to attract waterfowl for hunting 
purposes. Previously, the subject regulations had been part of the 
ongoing review of 50 CFR 20 but now will be considered separately.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           03/22/96                    61 FR 11805
ANPRM Comment Period End        06/20/96
NPRM                            04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Keith Morehouse, Office of Migratory Bird Management, 
Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
MS110 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 703 358-1784

RIN: 1018-AD74
_______________________________________________________________________




1589.  DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS RANGE ANIMALS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 16 USC 668; 16 USC 715

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 30

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to revise its regulations pertaining to 
the disposition of surplus range animals. The Service has determined 
that this is in line with its general policies on Fenced Animal 
Management and Collections, Donations and Disposals as outlined in the 
Service Manual. The Service has further determined that this action is 
in accordance with the provisions of all applicable laws, is consistent 
with principles of sound wildlife management, and is otherwise in the 
public interest by allowing a broader population base the opportunity 
to receive surplus animals which can be used for research needs, other 
educational purposes, biological integrity of herd management and, in 
some cases, subsistence. In addition, special attention has been 
afforded to the Native American community in the

[[Page 62619]]

domain of bison for certain cultural and religious reasons.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/07/96                    61 FR 41115
NPRM Comment Period End         10/07/96
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

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

RIN: 1018-AD75
_______________________________________________________________________




1590.  FEDERAL AID IN SPORT FISH RESTORATION PROGRAM 
PARTICIPATION FOR DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND INSULAR TERRITORIES AND 
COMMONWEALTHS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 669i; 16 USC 777i

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 80

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service is proposing to define new standards for the 
District of Columbia and Insular Territories and Commonwealths for 
participation in the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration program by 
waiving the 10 percent cap on use of these funds for education.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AD83
_______________________________________________________________________




1591.  CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES 
(CITES)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This will be a revision to an existing rule that will 
incorporate decisions/interpretations made at the last six Conferences 
of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered 
Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AD87
_______________________________________________________________________




1592.  SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN 
ALASKA, SUBPARTS C & D--1997-1998 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF FISH AND 
WILDLIFE REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 3111 to 3126

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would revise the customary and traditional use 
determinations and establish regulations for hunting and trapping 
seasons, harvest limits, methods, and means related to taking of 
wildlife for subsistence uses during the 1997-98 regulatory year. The 
rulemaking is necessary because Subpart D regulations require annual 
public review, and the customary and traditional use determinations 
also are open to the same annual regulatory revision process. When 
final this rulemaking will replace hunting and trapping regulations in 
``Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, 
Subparts C and D - 1996-1997 Subsistence Taking of Fish and Wildlife 
Regulations,'' which expire on June 30, 1997. This is a joint program 
with the Departments of Interior and Agriculture.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/07/96                    61 FR 41060
NPRM Comment Period End         10/25/96
Final Action                    06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AD90
_______________________________________________________________________




1593.  RESCISSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR GRANTS IN AID 
(MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT OF 1972)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 to 1407

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 82

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service is rescinding 50 CFR 82, Administrative 
Procedures for Grants-in-Aid (Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972). 
This regulation was determined unnecessary because funding has not been 
provided for many years and adequate instructions are contained in the 
Act and in existing regulations to disseminate funds if they become 
available in the future. This action is part of the regulatory 
reinvention effort and the Service is skipping the proposed rule stage 
and going directly to a final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AD92

[[Page 62620]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1594.  REGULATIONS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF SPECIAL USE PERMITS 
ON NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES IN ALASKA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 460k

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 36

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes these regulations to clarify, update and 
add to existing regulations for the administration of all special use 
permits on national wildlife refuges in Alaska. These regulations are 
being revised to provide the Service with the necessary regulatory 
authority to administer recent changes in the refuges' commercial 
visitor service programs and to ensure proper and uniform management of 
all permits on refuges in Alaska.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/01/96                    61 FR 56502
NPRM Comment Period End         12/31/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AD93
_______________________________________________________________________




1595.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; DESIGNATED 
PORTS FOR LISTED PLANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 24

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: It is anticipated that this rule will add two or three 
designated ports for the importation of logs and lumber from trees that 
are listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act 
as amended, or listed under the Convention on International Trade in 
Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Dr. Susan Lieberman, Chief, Branch of Operations, 
Office of Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United 
States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 430 Arlington Square, 1849 C 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 703 358-2095

RIN: 1018-AD97
_______________________________________________________________________




1596.  STANDARDS FOR THE HUMANE AND HEALTHFUL TRANSPORT OF WILD 
REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS TO THE UNITED STATES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 42(c); 16 USC 3371 to 3378; 16 USC 1538d to 
1538f; 16 USC 1540(f); 16 USC 1382; 16 USC 705; 16 USC 712(j); 31 USC 
483(a)

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of these regulations is to prescribe requirements 
necessary to ensure that the wild reptiles and amphibians shipped to 
the United States arrive alive, healthy and uninjured and that 
transportation of such animals occurs under humane and healthful 
conditions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dr. Susan Liberman, Chief, Branch of Operations, Office 
of Management Authority, Department of the Interior, United States Fish 
and Wildlife Service, MS 430 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 703 358-2095

RIN: 1018-AD98
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1597.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED 
ESTABLISHMENT OF A NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF BLACK-FOOTED 
FERRETS IN NORTHWESTERN COLORADO AND NORTHEASTERN UT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service, in conjunction with the Bureau of Land 
Management, the Colorado Division of Wildlife, and the Utah Division of 
Wildlife Resources, proposes to introduce black-footed ferrets into 
northwestern Colorado/northeastern Utah. The northwestern Colorado/
northeastern Utah experimental population area is proposed to be 
designated a nonessential experimental population in accordance with 
Section 10(j) of the Endangered Species Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AD99
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1598.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED 
REINTRODUCTION OF A NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF GRIZZLY 
BEARS IN IDAHO AND MONTANA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to establish a nonessential experimental 
population of grizzly bears into the Bitterroot ecosystem in central 
Idaho and western Montana in late September or early October 1996. This

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experimental population is proposed to be designated a nonessential 
experimental population in accordance with section 10(j) of the Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

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

RIN: 1018-AE00
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1599.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; PROPOSED 
ESTABLISHMENT OF NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF 10 FRESHWATER 
MUSSELS IN HOLSTON RIVER SYSTEM IN TN AND VA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service plans to reintroduce ten mussels (Appalachian 
monkeyface pearlymussel, cracking pearlymussel, Cumberland monkeyface 
pearlymussel, dromedary pearlymussel, fanshell, orange-foot pimpleback 
pearlymussel, ring pink mussel, rough pigtoe and tan riffleshell) into 
historic habitat in the next two to three years. The mussels to be used 
in the reintroduction will include artificially propagated juveniles 
and adults taken from the wild, under certain circumstances. Mussel 
propagation technology currently is being developed using nonendangered 
surrogate species. The 4(d) rule will exempt unavoidable and 
unintentional take, such as fishing, boating, trapping, or wading.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AE01
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1600.  REVISION TO SUBCHAPTER C - THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 
SYSTEM

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 460k

CFR Citation:  50 CFR subchapter C

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service plans to rewrite Subchapter C to include new 
public recreation policy on National Wildlife Refuges to include 
opening refuges to all public recreation (hunting, fishing, wildlife 
observation, photography, boating, hiking, camping, and picnicking) at 
the time of purchase. This is an administrative action and will not 
involve compliance cost to the public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AE02
_______________________________________________________________________




1601.  PROPOSED APPROVAL OF SELECTED STATE PROGRAMS ALLOWING THE 
EXPORT OF GINSENG HARVESTED IN 1997-1999

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will announce findings on the export of American 
ginseng from the 1997-1999 harvest season in 25 states. The Service 
reviews information and data as a basis for determining whether to 
continue approval of export from specific states for this harvest 
season or to initiate changes. The State of Oregon intends to apply 
soon to export ginseng. Acceptance of information provided by State 
ginseng management programs allows the Service to expedite the issuance 
of permits as required by the CITES treaty.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AE03
_______________________________________________________________________




1602.  PROPOSED SPECIAL RULE WITH THE RECLASSIFICATION OF THE 
VICUNA FROM ENDANGERED TO THREATENED

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This special rule will be associated with the 
reclassification of vicuna from endangered to threatened under the 
Endangered Species Act. The rule will provide for the conservation of 
the species and will stipulate conditions that must be met to allow for 
the importation of commercial specimens of the species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

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Phone: 703 358-1708

RIN: 1018-AE04
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)



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1603. CAPTIVE-BRED WILDLIFE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/07/92                      57 FR 548
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/09/92
NPRM                            06/11/93                    58 FR 32632
NPRM Comment Period End         09/09/93
Interim Final Rule              12/27/93                    58 FR 68323
Final Action                    04/00/97
Captive-bred wildlife regulations, part 2  NPRM 12/27/93 (58 FR 68323)

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

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

RIN: 1018-AB10
_______________________________________________________________________




1604. LIST OF MIGRATORY BIRDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 704; 16 USC 712

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 10.13

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/09/95                    60 FR 24686
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AB72
_______________________________________________________________________




1605. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING: HUNTING REGULATIONS FOR RESTRICTION OF 
SHOTSHELL LENGTH AND MAXIMUM SHOT SIZE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 703 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Before the passage of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), 
there were no restrictions on firearms or ammunition used in the taking 
of migratory birds. The MBTA gave rise to regulations that required 
shotguns used in the sport hunting of migratory birds to be not larger 
than 10 gauge. Recently, there has been a trend toward long shotshells, 
which defeats the intent of the present regulatory restriction to limit 
firepower to reduce crippling and unretrieved harvest of migratory 
birds. The 10 gauge 3 1/2 inch shotshell now in use has a larger 
payload than the 8-gauge, 3-inch shotshell outlawed for use earlier in 
this century. The intent is to limit shotshell length to the current 
maximum (3 1/2) to stop market competition for ever longer shells and 
to eliminate any waste of migratory gamebird resources that added shell 
length would induce. Further, size ``F'' shot has been determined to be 
nonlethal on geese beyond 55 yards due to inadequate pattern density. 
This results in unacceptable crippling loss. The intent is to restrict 
the maximum shot size for hunting migratory birds to size ``T,'' the 
largest size tested that has exhibited acceptable performance. Also, 
although the Service has a policy regarding regulating anticorrosive 
coatings of steel shot to ensure nontoxicity, the policy has not been 
codified. The Service will seek public comment on its regulation of 
shot coatings to prevent inadvertent toxicity problems for waterfowl 
and other migratory birds.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/30/93                    58 FR 35332

[[Page 62623]]

ANPRM Comment Period End        09/28/93
NPRM                            01/26/96                     61 FR 2470
NPRM (Reopening of Comment 
Period)                         04/29/96                    61 FR 18924
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This RIN was completed in error in the October 
1995 agenda.

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

RIN: 1018-AB80
_______________________________________________________________________




1606. EAGLE PERMITS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 668

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 22

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/16/94                    59 FR 30892
NPRM Comment Period End         08/15/94
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AB81
_______________________________________________________________________




1607. ALASKA REFUGES VISITOR SERVICES

Priority:  Other Significant

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

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 36

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/25/95                    60 FR 20380
NPRM Comment Period End         06/26/95
Final Action                    12/00/96
Alaska refuges visitor services  NPRM (Reopened comment period) 07/13/
95 (60 FR 36093)

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AC02
_______________________________________________________________________




1608. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: SAN XAVIER 
TALUSSNAIL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/23/94                    59 FR 13691
NPRM Comment Period End         05/23/94
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC13
_______________________________________________________________________




1609. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; RECLASSIFICATION OF 
THE LOCH LOMOND COYOTE THISTLE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/29/93                    58 FR 62629

[[Page 62624]]

NPRM Comment Period End         01/28/94
Final Action                    01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC14
_______________________________________________________________________




1610. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: PARISH'S ALKALI 
GRASS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/28/94                    59 FR 14378
NPRM Comment Period End         05/27/94
NPRM (Reopening of Comment 
Period)                         08/30/94                    59 FR 44700
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC21
_______________________________________________________________________




1611. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: INTERCROSS PROGENY 
POLICY AND DEFINITIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/07/96                     61 FR 4710
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AC54
_______________________________________________________________________




1612. EXPORT OF AMERICAN GINSENG HARVESTED IN 1994-1996

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory.

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/26/94                    59 FR 49046
NPRM Comment Period End         10/26/94
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Marshall Jones, Assistant Director, International 
Affairs, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-6393

RIN: 1018-AC55
_______________________________________________________________________




1613. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND GENERAL PERMIT PROCEDURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

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

Legal Deadline: None

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

[[Page 62625]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/05/95                    60 FR 46087
Final Action                    04/00/97
General provisions and general permit procedures  NPRM (Reopened 
comment period) 11/15/95 (60 FR 57386)

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AC57
_______________________________________________________________________




1614. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: JAGUAR

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/13/94                    59 FR 35674
NPRM Comment Period End         09/11/94
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC61
_______________________________________________________________________




1615. CLEAN VESSEL ACT NATIONAL PUMPOUT SYMBOL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 102-587

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 85

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/19/95                    60 FR 48491
NPRM Comment Period End         11/20/95
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bob Lang, Chief, Division of Federal Aid, Department of 
the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, MS-420 Arlington 
Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 703 358-2156

RIN: 1018-AC67
_______________________________________________________________________




1616. SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE PROCEDURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 12

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/27/95                    60 FR 58468
Interim Final Rule              04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AC89
_______________________________________________________________________




1617. EMERGENCY RECLASSIFICATION OF THE SNAKE RIVER SPRING/SUMMER 
CHINOOK SALMON

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              11/02/94                    59 FR 54840
Final Action                    02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

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

RIN: 1018-AC97
_______________________________________________________________________




1618. IMPORTATION OF POLAR BEAR TROPHIES TAKEN IN CANADA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/03/95                       60 FR 70
NPRM Comment Period End         03/06/95
NPRM (Reopening of Comment 
Period)                         10/20/95                    60 FR 54210
Final Action                    12/00/96
Polar bear trophies taken in Canada  NPRM (Supplemental) 07/17/95 (60 
FR 36382)

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AD04
_______________________________________________________________________




1619. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: THREE SOUTHERN 
ARIZONA CIENEGA SPECIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/03/95                    60 FR 16836
Final Action                    12/00/96
Three southern Arizona cienega species  NPRM (Reopening of Comment 
Period) 06/22/95 (60 FR 32483)  NPRM (Reopening of Comment Period) 09/
12/95 (60 FR 47340)

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD11
_______________________________________________________________________




1620. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; SPECIAL RULE FOR 
THE NORTHERN SPOTTED OWL

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/17/95                     60 FR 9484
NPRM Comment Period End         05/18/95
NPRM (Reopened Comment Period)  04/08/96                    61 FR 15452
NPRM (Reopened Comment Period)  05/10/96                    61 FR 21426
NPRM (Reopened Comment Period)  06/17/96                    61 FR 30588
Final Action                    11/00/96
Northern spotted owl  NPRM (Reopened Comment Period) 05/18/95 (60 FR 
26712)  NPRM (Reopened Comment Period) 07/17/95 (60 FR 36382)  NPRM 
(Reopened Comment Period) 09/25/95 (60 FR 49358)  NPRM (Reopened 
Comment Period) 11/24/95  NPRM (Reopened Comment Period) 11/27/95 (60 
FR 58323)  NPRM (Reopened Comment Period) 01/31/96 (61 FR 3369)  NPRM 
(Reopened Comment Period) 02/23/96 (61 FR 6964)

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AD20

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1621. TAXONOMIC CHANGE FROM SUBSPECIES TO VERTEBRATE POPULATION SEGMENT 
FOR THE VIRGIN RIVER CHUB

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/24/95                    60 FR 37866
NPRM Comment Period End         09/22/95
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Local

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

RIN: 1018-AD22
_______________________________________________________________________




1622. ENDANGERED SPECIES LISTING: THREE AQUATIC INVERTEBRATES IN COMAL 
AND HAYS COUNTIES, TEXAS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/05/95                    60 FR 29537
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD28
_______________________________________________________________________




1623. EXPORT OF RIVER OTTERS TAKEN IN MISSOURI IN 1996-1997 AND 
SUBSEQUENT SEASONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species 
of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) regulates international trade in 
certain animal and plant species. Exports of animals and plants listed 
on Appendix II of CITES require an export permit from the country of 
origin. The purpose of this rulemaking is to announce findings by the 
Scientific and Management Authorities of the United States on the 
proposed export of river otters harvested in the State of Missouri, and 
to add Missouri to the list of States and Indian Nations for which the 
export of river otters is approved. The Service intends to apply these 
findings to harvests in Missouri during the 1996-97 season and 
subsequent seasons, subject to the conditions applying to approved 
states.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/02/96                    61 FR 14543
NPRM Comment Period End         06/03/96
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Marshall Jones, Assistant Director, International 
Affairs, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-6393

RIN: 1018-AD63
_______________________________________________________________________




1624. MIGRATORY BIRD HARVEST INFORMATION PROGRAM; PARTICIPATING STATES 
IN 1996-97

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to amend the Migratory Bird Harvest 
Information Program regulations. The Service plans to add Alabama, 
Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, 
Tennessee, and Vermont to the list of participating states. This action 
will continue to require all licensed hunters who hunt migratory game 
birds in participating states to identify themselves as migratory bird 
hunters to the state licensing authority and to supply their name, 
address and date of birth to the state. Hunters will be required to 
have evidence of current participation in the program on their person 
while hunting migratory game birds in participating states. The quality 
and extent of information about harvests of migratory game birds must 
be improved in order

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to better manage these populations. Hunter's names and addresses are 
necessary to provide a sample frame for voluntary hunter surveys to 
improve harvest estimates for all migratory game birds. States will 
gather migratory bird hunters' names and addresses and the Service will 
conduct the harvest surveys.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/29/96                    61 FR 18935
NPRM Comment Period End         05/29/96
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD73
_______________________________________________________________________




1625.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES: REMOVAL OF LLOYD'S 
HEDGEHOG CACTUS FROM FEDERAL LIST OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED PLANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to remove Lloyd's hedgehog cactus from 
the Federal list of endangered and threatened plants. Lloyd's hedgehog 
cactus was listed as endangered on October 26, 1979, due to threats of 
collection and highway projects. Recent evidence indicates that Lloyd's 
hedgehog cactus is not a distinct species but rather a hybrid. Lloyd's 
hedgehog cactus is presently known from four counties in west Texas and 
one county in New Mexico and from Chihuahua, Mexico.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/14/96                    61 FR 30209
NPRM Comment Period End         08/13/96
Final Action                    06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AD91
_______________________________________________________________________




1626.  MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING: APPROVAL OF BISMUTH TIN SHOT AS A 
NONTOXIC SHOT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to amend section 20.21(j) by approving 
bismuth-tin shot as non-toxic for hunting waterfowl and coots.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/15/96                    61 FR 42495
NPRM Comment Period End         08/15/96
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This proposed rule was published under AD41; 
the final rule will be published under AD94.

Agency Contact: Paul R. Schmidt, Chief, Office of Migratory Bird 
Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS 634 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 703 358-1964

RIN: 1018-AD94
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions


United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1627. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:

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

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

Ohio emerald dragonfly  Final Action 01/26/95 (60 FR 5267)  NPRM 00/00/
00

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AB66

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1628. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:

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

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

Dugong  NPRM 08/05/93 (58 FR 41688)  Withdrawn 08/26/96

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

McFarlane's four-o'clock  NPRM 08/26/93 (58 FR 45085)  Final Action 03/
15/96 (61 FR 10693)

Pahrump poolfish  Final Action 08/05/93 (58 FR 41688)  NPRM 09/22/93 
(58 FR 49279)

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AB97
_______________________________________________________________________




1629. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: EIGHT VERNAL POOL 
PLANTS OF THE CENTRAL VALLEY OF CALIFORNIA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC00
_______________________________________________________________________




1630. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: THREE PUERTO RICAN 
TREES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC04

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1631. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: FLAT-TAILED HORNED 
LIZARD

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 to 1543

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC10
_______________________________________________________________________




1632. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: ALASKA BREEDING 
POPULATION OF THE STELLER'S EIDERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC19
_______________________________________________________________________




1633. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES: SACRAMENTO SPLITTAIL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/06/94                      59 FR 862


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC26
_______________________________________________________________________




1634. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: TWO CALIFORNIA 
BUTTERFLIES AND A SNAKE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC32
_______________________________________________________________________




1635. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: SPRING CREEK 
BLADDERPOD

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

[[Page 62631]]

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC42
_______________________________________________________________________




1636. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: GOLDEN PAINTBRUSH

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC52
_______________________________________________________________________




1637. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: ARKANSAS RIVER 
SHINER

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC62
_______________________________________________________________________




1638. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: SEVEN FRESHWATER 
MUSSELS FROM ALABAMA, FLORIDA, AND GEORGIA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/03/94                    59 FR 39524
NPRM Comment Period End         11/01/94
NPRM (Reopening of Comment 
Period)                         12/12/94                    59 FR 63987
NPRM (Reopening of Comment 
Period)                         04/24/95                    60 FR 20072
NPRM (Reopening of Comment 
Period)                         07/09/96                    61 FR 36020
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC63
_______________________________________________________________________




1639. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: FIVE FRESHWATER 
MUSSELS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.
In accordance with 16 USC 1533, the Service must take action (list,

[[Page 62632]]

withdraw, or extend the rulemaking for six months) on a proposed 
listing no later than 1 year after such proposal.

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC64
_______________________________________________________________________




1640. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: TWO PLANTS FROM 
SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC65
_______________________________________________________________________




1641. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: EGGERT'S SUNFLOWER

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC74
_______________________________________________________________________




1642. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: SAN DIEGO FAIRY 
SHRIMP

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC83
_______________________________________________________________________




1643. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: TWO CALIFORNIA 
BUTTERFLIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1533 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

Abstract: The Service will propose regulations that will determine the 
appropriate status for two butterflies--the Laguna Mountains skipper, 
found

[[Page 62633]]

in Laguna and Palomar Mountains of San Diego County, and the Quino 
checkerspot found in north-central and southern San Diego County and 
northwestern Baja California, Mexico. Critical habitat is not being 
proposed at this time.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC84
_______________________________________________________________________




1644. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: CACTUS FERRUGINOUS 
PYGMY-OWL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/12/94                    59 FR 63975
NPRM Comment Period End         02/10/95
NPRM (Reopening of Comment 
Period)                         04/14/95                    60 FR 19013
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC85
_______________________________________________________________________




1645. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: FOUR SOUTHWESTERN 
CALIFORNIA PLANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC88
_______________________________________________________________________




1646. CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION FOR THE LOST RIVER AND SHORTNOSE 
SUCKERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC90
_______________________________________________________________________




1647. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: LEAST CHUB

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/29/95                    60 FR 50518
NPRM Comment Period End         11/28/95
NPRM (Reopening of Comment 
Period)                         06/07/96                    61 FR 29047
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species,

[[Page 62634]]

Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
MS-452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AC91
_______________________________________________________________________




1648. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: 4 CALIFORNIA PLANTS 
FROM VERNAL POOLS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC96
_______________________________________________________________________




1649. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: TWO SAN FRANCISCO 
PLANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC98
_______________________________________________________________________




1650. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: 10 PLANTS FROM THE 
CALIFORNIA SIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAINS FOOTHILLS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC99
_______________________________________________________________________




1651. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: BROTHER'S ISLAND 
TUATARA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: E. LaVerne Smith, Chief, Division of Endangered 
Species,

[[Page 62635]]

Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 
MS-452 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 703 358-2171

RIN: 1018-AD06
_______________________________________________________________________




1652. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: REINTRODUCTION OF A 
NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF MEXICAN WOLVES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/01/96                    61 FR 19237
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD07
_______________________________________________________________________




1653. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: CALIFORNIA PLANTS 
AND THE BLACK LEGLESS LIZARD

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD09
_______________________________________________________________________




1654. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: CRITICAL HABITAT 
DESIGNATION FOR THE WESTERN SNOWY PLOVER

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD10
_______________________________________________________________________




1655. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: U.S. POPULATIONS OF 
ATLANTIC SALMON

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/29/95                    60 FR 50530
NPRM Comment Period End         12/28/95
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AD12

[[Page 62636]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1656. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: TWO SAN FRANCISCO 
MARSH PLANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/12/95                    60 FR 31000
NPRM Comment Period End         07/27/95
NPRM (Comment Period Extended)  09/06/96                    61 FR 47105


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD14
_______________________________________________________________________




1657. MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT; UNINTENTIONAL TAKE OF MARINE MAMMALS 
BY HARASSMENT ONLY IN ACTIVITIES OTHER THAN COMMERCIAL FISHING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AD18
_______________________________________________________________________




1658. MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION ACT; MEASURES TO SAFELY DETER MARINE 
MAMMALS, INCLUDING THREATENED AND ENDANGERED MARINE MAMMALS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1361 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1018-AD19
_______________________________________________________________________




1659. CRITICAL HABITAT PROPOSAL FOR VIRGIN RIVER FISHES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/05/95                    60 FR 17296
NPRM Comment Period End         06/05/95
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Additional Information: This rulemaking was inadvertently published as 
RIN 1018-AD22. The final rule will be published with the correct RIN 
1018-AD23. The rulemaking action(s) listed under this RIN has(have) 
been temporarily suspended due to legislative restriction on 
publication of final listing and critical habitat determinations.

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

RIN: 1018-AD23
_______________________________________________________________________




1660. SEVEN PLANTS FROM THE MOUNTAINS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory.

[[Page 62637]]

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/02/95                    60 FR 39337


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD34
_______________________________________________________________________




1661. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: PALLID MANZANITA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/02/95                    60 FR 39309


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD35
_______________________________________________________________________




1662. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: NINE PLANTS FROM 
CALIFORNIA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/02/95                    60 FR 39314
NPRM (Comment Period Extended)  09/11/96                    61 FR 47856


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD36
_______________________________________________________________________




1663. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: THREE PLANTS FROM 
THE CHANNEL ISLANDS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/25/95                    60 FR 37987


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD37
_______________________________________________________________________




1664. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: FOUR SOUTHWESTERN 
CALIFORNIA PLANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

Abstract: Regulations will be developed that will determine the 
appropriate status for four California plants: San Diego thornmint, 
Laguna Beach liveforever, Otay tarweed and

[[Page 62638]]

Willowy monardella. These species are found in San Diego County and 
northern Baja, California. Critical habitat is not being proposed at 
this time.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/09/95                    60 FR 40549


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD38
_______________________________________________________________________




1665. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: SIXTEEN PLANT TAXA 
FROM THE NORTHERN CHANNEL ISLANDS, CALIFORNIA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/25/95                    60 FR 37993


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD39
_______________________________________________________________________




1666. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: DESIGNATION OF 
EXPERIMENTAL NONESSENTIAL WHOOPING CRANE POPULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/06/96                     61 FR 4394
NPRM Comment Period End         04/08/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD45
_______________________________________________________________________




1667. ENDANGERED SPECIES LISTING: NOGAL OR WEST INDIAN WALNUT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/28/95                    60 FR 50173


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD47
_______________________________________________________________________




1668. ENDANGERED SPECIES LISTING: CORDIA BELLONIS (NO COMMON NAME)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

Abstract: The Service will propose regulations that will determine the 
appropriate status for cordia bellonis

[[Page 62639]]

(no common name) under the Endangered Species Act. This shrub is 
endemic to Puerto Rico. Critical habitat is not being proposed at this 
time.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/28/95                    60 FR 50176


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD48
_______________________________________________________________________




1669. ENDANGERED SPECIES LISTING: GUAJON OR ROCK FROG

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/02/95                    60 FR 51432


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD52
_______________________________________________________________________




1670. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: FOUR PLANTS FROM 
INTERIOR CHAPARRAL OF SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA AND NORTHWESTERN BAJA 
CALIFORNIA, MEXICO

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/02/95                    60 FR 51445


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD60
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Completed Actions


United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1671. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/03/87                    52 FR 28787

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AA85
_______________________________________________________________________




1672. PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION STATUS FOR AN 
INTRODUCED POPULATION OF COLORADO SQUAWFISH

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No Further Action 
Anticipated                     08/28/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AB09
_______________________________________________________________________




1673. IMPORTATION, EXPORTATION, AND TRANSPORTATION OF WILDLIFE

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 14

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/21/96                    61 FR 31850
Final Action Effective          07/22/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: John J. Doggett

[[Page 62640]]

Phone: 703 358-1949

RIN: 1018-AB49
_______________________________________________________________________




1674. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/28/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AB52
_______________________________________________________________________




1675. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/26/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AB73
_______________________________________________________________________




1676. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/28/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AB75
_______________________________________________________________________




1677. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/28/95                    60 FR 20951

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AB83
_______________________________________________________________________




1678. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/28/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AB88
_______________________________________________________________________




1679. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/07/96                    61 FR 52402

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC01
_______________________________________________________________________




1680. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: BARTON SPRINGS 
SALAMANDER

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/04/96                    61 FR 46608

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC22
_______________________________________________________________________




1681. RECLASSIFICATIONS OF SOME POPULATIONS OF SALTWATER CROCODILES WITH 
SPECIAL RULE FOR SALTWATER AND NILE CROCODILES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/24/96                    61 FR 32356

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC30
_______________________________________________________________________




1682. MARBLED MURRELET CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/23/96                    61 FR 25813
Final Action Effective          06/24/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AC33
_______________________________________________________________________




1683. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: CALIFORNIA RED-
LEGGED FROG

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/23/96                    61 FR 25813
Final Action Effective          06/24/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC34

[[Page 62641]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1684. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: FIVE CALIFORNIA 
SIERRAN FOOTHILLS PLANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/18/96                    61 FR 54346

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC47
_______________________________________________________________________




1685. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: DELISSEA UNDULATA 
(NO COMMON NAME (NCN))

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/10/96                    61 FR 53124

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC56
_______________________________________________________________________




1686. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: MAGUIRE DAISY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/19/96                    61 FR 31054
Final Action Effective          07/19/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC71
_______________________________________________________________________




1687. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: ARMORED SNAIL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/28/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AC75
_______________________________________________________________________




1688. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: EXEMPTION OF SMALL 
PRIVATE LANDOWNERS AND LOW IMPACT ACTIVITIES FROM ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT 
REQUIREMENTS FOR THREATENED SPECIES

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 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/28/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AD24
_______________________________________________________________________




1689. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: PROPOSED ENDANGERED 
STATUS FOR 13 PLANTS FROM THE ISLAND OF HAWAII

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/10/96                    61 FR 53137

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Local

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

RIN: 1018-AD25
_______________________________________________________________________




1690. PUBLIC USE REGULATIONS FOR ALASKA PENINSULA/BECHAROF NATIONAL 
WILDLIFE REFUGE COMPLEX

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 36

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/11/96                    61 FR 29495
Final Action Effective          07/11/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Shallenberger
Phone: 703 358-1744

RIN: 1018-AD30
_______________________________________________________________________




1691. PROPOSED JOINT COUNTERPART ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT SECTION 7 
CONSULTATION REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 402

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/28/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD32
_______________________________________________________________________




1692. SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN ALASKA--
SUBPARTS C AND D--1996-1997 SUBSISTENCE TAKING OF FISH AND WILDLIFE 
REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 100

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/30/96                    61 FR 39697
Final Action Effective          08/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1018-AD42

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_______________________________________________________________________




1693. ADDITION OF OHIO RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE TO THE LIST OF 
OPEN AREAS FOR FISHING IN WEST VIRGINIA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 32

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/20/96                    61 FR 31459
Final Action Effective          07/22/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Shallenberger
Phone: 703 358-1744

RIN: 1018-AD43
_______________________________________________________________________




1694. ADDITION OF GREAT BAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE TO THE LIST OF OPEN 
AREAS FOR HUNTING IN NEW HAMPSHIRE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 32

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/20/96                    61 FR 31461
Final Action Effective          07/22/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Shallenberger
Phone: 703 358-1744

RIN: 1018-AD44
_______________________________________________________________________




1695. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: PROPOSED ENDANGERED 
OR THREATENED STATUS FOR 19 PLANT SPECIES FROM THE ISLAND OF KAUAI, 
HAWAII

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/10/96                    61 FR 53070

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD46
_______________________________________________________________________




1696. ENDANGERED SPECIES LISTING: THREE PLANTS FROM MOLOKAI, HAWAII

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/10/96                    61 FR 53130

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD49
_______________________________________________________________________




1697. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: 25 PLANTS FROM 
OAHU, HAWAII

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/10/96                    61 FR 53089

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD50
_______________________________________________________________________




1698. ENDANGERED SPECIES LISTING TWO TEXAS PLANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  10 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       08/28/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD51
_______________________________________________________________________




1699. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS: FOURTEEN PLANTS 
FROM THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/10/96                    61 FR 53108
Final Action Effective          11/12/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD58
_______________________________________________________________________




1700. PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF NONESSENTIAL EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION OF 
CALIFORNIA CONDORS IN NORTHERN ARIZONA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/16/96                    61 FR 54044

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AD62
_______________________________________________________________________




1701. FINDINGS ON THE IMPORTATION OF SPORT-HUNTED POLAR BEAR TROPHIES 
TAKEN IN CANADA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 18

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn This rule was 
published under AD04.           09/10/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Margaret Tieger
Phone: 703 358-2104
Fax: 703 358-2281

RIN: 1018-AD65
_______________________________________________________________________




1702. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING; 1996-97 MIGRATORY GAME BIRD HUNTING 
REGULATIONS WITH REQUESTS FOR INDIAN TRIBAL PROPOSALS

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 20

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action (Early-Season)     08/29/96                    61 FR 45836
Final Action (Late-Season)      09/26/96                    61 FR 50662

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Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

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

RIN: 1018-AD69
_______________________________________________________________________




1703. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING AND CONSERVATION STAMP (FEDERAL DUCK STAMP) 
CONTEST

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 91

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/20/96                    61 FR 25155
Final Action Effective          07/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Lesino
Phone: 202 208-4354

RIN: 1018-AD71
_______________________________________________________________________




1704. REMOVAL OF SUBCHAPTER D, MANAGEMENT OF WILDLIFE RESEARCH AREAS 
FROM TITLE 50 CFR

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 60

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/11/96                    61 FR 53329

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Shallenberger
Phone: 703 358-1744

RIN: 1018-AD72
_______________________________________________________________________




1705.  REFUGE-SPECIFIC HUNTING AND FISHING REGULATIONS; 1996-
1997 SEASON

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to amend certain regulations that 
pertain to migratory game bird hunting, upland game hunting, big game 
hunting and sport fishing on individual national wildlife refuges. 
Refuge hunting and fishing programs are reviewed annually to determine 
whether individual refuge regulations governing these programs should 
be modified, deleted or have additions made to them. Changing 
environmental conditions, state and Federal regulations, and other 
factors affecting wildlife populations and habitat may warrant 
modifications to ensure the continued compatibility of hunting and 
fishing with the purposes for which the individual refuges were 
established. Modifications are designed to make refuge hunting and 
fishing programs consistent with state regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/24/96                    61 FR 32415
NPRM Comment Period End         07/24/96
Final Action                    09/03/96                    61 FR 46390

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AD76
_______________________________________________________________________




1706.  ADDITION OF GRAND COTE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE TO LIST 
OF OPEN AREAS FOR FISHING IN LOUISIANA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 460k

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to add Grand Cote National Wildlife 
Refuge to the list of areas open for hunting and sport fishing in 
Louisiana along with pertinent refuge-specific regulations for such 
activities. National wildlife refuges generally are closed to hunting 
and sport fishing until opened by rulemaking. This rulemaking opens 
Grand Cote NWR to sport fishing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/21/96                    61 FR 31899
NPRM Comment Period End         07/22/96
Final Action                    08/29/96                    61 FR 45364

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AD77
_______________________________________________________________________




1707.  ADDITION OF COSSATOT NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE TO LIST OF 
OPEN AREAS FOR HUNTING IN ARKANSAS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 460k

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/21/96                    61 FR 31888
NPRM Comment Period End         07/22/96
Final Action This final rule was 
published under AD77.           08/29/96                    61 FR 45364

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AD78
_______________________________________________________________________




1708.  ADDITION OF BIG BRANCH MARSH NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE TO 
LIST OF OPEN AREAS FOR HUNTING AND SPORT FISHING IN LOUISIANA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 640k

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CFR Citation:  50 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to add Big Branch March National 
Wildlife Refuge to the list of areas open for hunting and sport fishing 
in Louisiana along with pertinent refuge-specific regulations for such 
activities. National wildlife refuges generally are closed to hunting 
and sport fishing until opened by rulemaking. This rulemaking opens Big 
Branch Marsh NWR to hunting of migratory birds, big game hunting and 
sport fishing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/21/96                    61 FR 31897
NPRM Comment Period End         07/22/96
Final Action This final rule was 
published under AD77.           08/29/96                    61 FR 45364

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AD79
_______________________________________________________________________




1709.  ADDITION OF BALD KNOB NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE TO LIST OF 
OPEN AREAS FOR HUNTING AND SPORT FISHING IN ARKANSAS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 460k

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to add Bald Knob National Wildlife 
Refuge to the list of areas open for hunting and sport fishing in 
Arkansas along with pertinent refuge-specific regulations for such 
activities. National wildlife refuges generally are closed to hunting 
and sport fishing until opened by rulemaking. This rulemaking opens 
Bald Knob to hunting of migratory game birds, upland game, big game and 
sport fishing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action This final rule was 
published under AD77.           08/29/96                    61 FR 45364

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AD80
_______________________________________________________________________




1710.  ADDITION OF TALLAHATCHIE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE TO LIST 
OF OPEN AREAS FOR SPORT FISHING IN MISSISSIPPI

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 460k

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/21/96                    61 FR 31904
NPRM Comment Period End         07/22/96
Final Action This final rule was 
published under AD77.           08/29/96                    61 FR 45364

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AD81
_______________________________________________________________________




1711.  ADDITION OF MANDALAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE TO LIST OF 
OPEN AREAS FOR SPORT FISHING IN LOUISIANA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 460k

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/21/96                    61 FR 31901
NPRM Comment Period End         07/22/96
Final Action This final rule was 
published under AD77.           08/29/96                    61 FR 45364

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AD82
_______________________________________________________________________




1712.  MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING: EXTENSION OF DECISION ON THE 
CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF BISMUTH-TIN SHOT AS NONTOXIC FOR THE 1996-97 
SEASON

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service is amending section 20.21(j) and approving 
bismuth-tin shot as a non-toxic for the 1996-1997 migratory bird 
hunting season. This was a direct final rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action This was a direct 
final rule.                     08/15/96                    61 FR 42492
Final Action Effective          09/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul R. Schmidt, Chief, Office of Migratory Bird 
Management, Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, MS 634 Arlington Square, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 703 358-1964

RIN: 1018-AD84

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_______________________________________________________________________




1713.  ADDITION OF EMIQUON NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE TO LIST OF 
OPEN AREAS FOR HUNTING AND SPORT FISHING IN ILLINOIS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 460k

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/21/96                    61 FR 31893
NPRM Comment Period End         07/22/96
Final Action This final rule was 
published under AD77.           08/29/96                    61 FR 45364

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AD85
_______________________________________________________________________




1714.  ADDITION OF PATOKA RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE AND 
MANAGEMENT AREA TO LIST OF OPEN AREAS FOR HUNTING AND SPORT FISHING IN 
INDIANA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 460k

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to add Patoka River National Wildlife 
Refuge and Management Area to the list of areas open for hunting and 
sport fishing in Indiana along with pertinent refuge-specific 
regulations for such activities. National wildlife refuges generally 
are closed to hunting and sport fishing until opened by rulemaking. 
This rulemaking opens Patoka River NWR to migratory game bird hunting, 
upland game hunting, big game hunting and sport fishing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/21/96                    61 FR 31895
NPRM Comment Period End         07/22/96
Final Action This final rule was 
published under AD77.           08/29/96                    61 FR 45364

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AD86
_______________________________________________________________________




1715.  ADDITION OF BIG MUDDY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE TO LIST OF 
OPEN AREAS FOR HUNTING AND SPORT FISHING IN MISSOURI

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 460k

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to add Big Muddy NWR to the list of 
areas open for hunting and sport fishing in Missouri along with 
pertinent refuge-specific regulations for such activities. National 
wildlife refuges generally are closed to hunting and sport fishing 
until opened by rulemaking.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/21/96                    61 FR 31908
NPRM Comment Period End         07/22/96
Final Action This final rule was 
published under AD77.           08/29/96                    61 FR 45364

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AD88
_______________________________________________________________________




1716.  ADDITION OF BOYER CHUTE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE TO LIST 
OF OPEN AREAS FOR HUNTING AND SPORT FISHING IN NEBRASKA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 460k

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 32

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Service proposes to add Boyer Chute National Wildlife 
Refuge to the list of areas open for hunting and sport fishing in 
Nebraska along with pertinent refuge-specific regulations for such 
activities. National wildlife refuges generally are closed to hunting 
and sport fishing until opened by rulemaking. This rulemaking opens 
Boyer Chute NWR to sport fishing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/21/96                    61 FR 31906
NPRM Comment Period End         07/22/96
Final Action This final rule was 
published under AD77.           08/29/96                    61 FR 45364

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AD89
_______________________________________________________________________




1717.  ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; LISTING OF 
UMPQUA RIVER CUTTHROAT TROUT IN OREGON

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1531 et seq

CFR Citation:  50 CFR 17

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

Abstract: The Service is adding the Umpqua River cutthroat trout to the 
List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. This measure, authorized by 
the Endangered Species Act of 1973, corresponds with a determination of 
endangered status for this species, as defined under the Act, by the 
National

[[Page 62646]]

Marine Fisheries Service, which has jurisdiction for this species.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Effective          09/09/96
Final Action                    09/13/96                    61 FR 48412

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1018-AD96
BILLING CODE 4310-55-F
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


National Park Service (NPS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1718. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE SYMBOLS: UNITED STATES PARK POLICE INSIGNIA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1; 16 USC 3

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1024-AB94
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1719. RIGHTS-OF-WAY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  16 USC 3; 16 USC 5; 16 USC 79

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1024-AC01
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1720. APPLICABILITY AND RESOURCE PROTECTION REVISIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1024-AC38
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1721. PROCEDURES FOR STATE, TRIBAL, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT HISTORIC 
PRESERVATION PROGRAMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  16 USC 470 et seq

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 61

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Park Service proposes to revise the requirements 
for State and local historic preservation programs as well as the way 
the NPS administers these programs. The proposed changes are intended 
to provide more flexibility in (1) State historic preservation office 
staffing; (2) State Historic Preservation Review Board membership and 
operations; and (3) carrying out State Historic Preservation Officer 
responsibilities. The revision streamlines the process for 
certification of local governments to

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participate officially in the national historic preservation program. 
This proposed revision also officially recognizes the growing role of 
tribal historic preservation programs. Some of the changes are 
necessary because of the 1992 amendments to the National Historic 
Preservation Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/02/96                    61 FR 51536
NPRM Comment Period End         12/02/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

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

RIN: 1024-AC44
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1722. OFF-ROAD OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 7.67

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule will amend the existing off-road vehicle 
use regulations at Cape Cod National Seashore through a negotiated 
rulemaking committee.

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: Linda Canzanelli, Assistant Superintendent, Department 
of the Interior, National Park Service, Cape Cod National Seashore, 
South Wellfleet, MA 0663
Phone: 508 349-3785

RIN: 1024-AC47
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1723. NATIVE AMERICAN GRAVES PROTECTION AND REPATRIATION ACT 
REGULATIONS; CIVIL PENALTIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 3001

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 10

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule details procedures for assessing civil 
penalties upon institutions receiving Federal funds that fail to comply 
with applicable provisions of the Act and implementing regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1024-AC48
_______________________________________________________________________




1724.  NON-FEDERAL OIL AND GAS RIGHTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 9

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will update existing regulations that were 
promulgated in 1978 to make them consistent with existing laws, 
policies, and practices and will improve their clarity and workability. 
The rule will implement Congressional mandates for park resource 
protection contained in the Big Cypress National Preserve Act of 1988. 
The rule will strengthen the ability of the NPS to protect the natural, 
cultural, and historic resources of system units from non-Federal oil 
and gas and geothermal operations within park boundaries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carol McCoy, Chief, Policy and Regulations Section, 
Mining and Minerals Branch, Department of the Interior, National Park 
Service, P.O. Box 25287, Denver CO 80225-0287
Phone: 303 969-2096

RIN: 1024-AC53
_______________________________________________________________________




1725.  VESSEL MOORING AND ANCHORING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 9; 16 USC 460; 16 USC 462

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will establish procedures for vessel anchoring and 
mooring. Unregulated anchoring has resulted in acute damage to coral 
reef communities and seagrass beds. Restricting anchoring and requiring 
vessels to use moorings will reduce the potential for additional 
damage.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dennis Burnett, Park Renger, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, P.O. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-
7127
Phone: 202 208-4874
Fax: 202 208-6956

RIN: 1024-AC56

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


National Park Service (NPS)



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1726. NATIONAL NATURAL LANDMARKS PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

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

Legal Authority:  16 USC 461 et seq

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 62

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1024-AB96
_______________________________________________________________________




1727. GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK, ALASKA FISHING REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 13.65

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/05/91                    56 FR 37262
NPRM Comment Period End         11/03/91                    56 FR 46589
Final Action                    02/00/97
Final Action Effective          04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1024-AB99
_______________________________________________________________________




1728. VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK: AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 7.33

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/02/95                    60 FR 39257
NPRM                            01/31/96                     61 FR 3360
NPRM Comment Period End         09/05/96                    61 FR 20775
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1024-AC23
_______________________________________________________________________




1729. BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK--COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 7.23

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/07/96                    61 FR 41058
NPRM Comment Period End         10/06/96
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 1024-AC30

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1730. SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK: BACKCOUNTRY AND FISHING REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 7.15

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/12/96                     61 FR 5354
NPRM Comment Period End         04/13/96
Final Action                    12/00/96
Final Action Effective          01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1024-AC33
_______________________________________________________________________




1731. GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK AND JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER, JR. MEMORIAL 
PARKWAY: SNOWMOBILE AND SNOWPLANE ROUTES AND REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 7.22

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/25/95                    60 FR 54633
NPRM Comment Period End         12/26/95
Final Action                    12/00/96
Final Action Effective          01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1024-AC34
_______________________________________________________________________




1732. BIG THICKET NATIONAL PRESERVE; MOORED HOUSEBOATS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 7.85

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Big Thicket National Park is proposing regulations that will 
require all houseboat owners in the park to register their houseboats 
with the Office of the Superintendent and to adhere to park 
regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/05/96                    61 FR 28530
NPRM Comment Period End         08/05/96
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1024-AC45
_______________________________________________________________________




1733. BOATING AND WATER ACTIVITIES: PROHIBITED OPERATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1; 16 USC 1a-2(h); 16 USC 3

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 3.6; 36 CFR 3.23

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The NPS is proposing to amend its boating regulations to 
include the authority to regulate access to NPS waters to individuals 
and vessels that have recently operated in waters infested with 
injurious, non-indigenous aquatic plant and animal species to protect 
park aquatic resources, ecosystems, and supporting infrastructure.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/24/96                    61 FR 32383
NPRM Comment Period End         08/23/96
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dennis Burnett, Staff Park Ranger, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, Room 3315, MS650, P.O. Box 37127, 
Washington, DC 20013-7127
Phone: 202 208-4874
Fax: 202 208-6756
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AC46

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Completed Actions


National Park Service (NPS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1734. GLACIER BAY: VESSEL MANAGEMENT PLAN/REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 13.65

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/30/96                    61 FR 27008
Final Action Effective          05/30/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James M. Brady
Phone: 907 697-2230

RIN: 1024-AC05
_______________________________________________________________________




1735. ROCK CLIMBING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 2.63

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn No further action 
scheduled.                      07/25/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dennis Burnett
Phone: 202 208-4874

RIN: 1024-AC13
_______________________________________________________________________




1736. VISITOR SERVICES UNDER SECTION 1307 OF ANILCA

Priority:  Other Significant

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

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 13

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/18/96                    61 FR 54334
Final Action Effective          11/18/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jeff Cobb
Phone: 907 257-2594

RIN: 1024-AC19
_______________________________________________________________________




1737. GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR AREAS ADMINISTERED BY THE NATIONAL PARK 
SERVICE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 1

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/05/96                    61 FR 35133
Final Action Effective          08/05/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dennis Burnett
Phone: 202 208-4874

RIN: 1024-AC21
_______________________________________________________________________




1738. CONVEYANCE OF FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD INTERESTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 17

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/05/96                    61 FR 28506
Final Action Effective          07/05/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Debo
Phone: 216 526-5256

RIN: 1024-AC27
_______________________________________________________________________




1739. CAPE LOOKOUT NATIONAL SEASHORE: SPECIAL REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 7.98

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/06/96                    61 FR 28751
Final Action Effective          07/08/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chuck Harris
Phone: 919 728-2250

RIN: 1024-AC29
_______________________________________________________________________




1740. APPALACHIAN NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL: POWERLESS FLIGHT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 7.100

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/05/96                    61 FR 28505
Final Action Effective          07/05/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dennis Burnett
Phone: 202 208-4874
Fax: 202 208-6756

RIN: 1024-AC42
_______________________________________________________________________




1741.  USE OF ENVIRONMAN AND HUMAN FIGURE AND DESIGN SYMBOL

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Environman symbol and program was developed in the late 
1960's, the early days of the new Division of Environmental Education. 
Many portions of the environmental education program never materialized 
as envisioned and the Environman symbol has not been used since the 
early 1970's. Therefore 36 CFR 15 is no longer needed and is being 
deleted from the CFR.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/04/96                    61 FR 46554
Final Action Effective          09/04/96

Small Entities Affected: None

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Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1024-AC50
_______________________________________________________________________




1742.  INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE: ZONING STANDARDS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

Legal Authority:  16 USC 3; 16 USC 460u

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The NPS is deleting 36 CFR part 31 because section 5 of the 
enabling legislation for Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, which 
authorized the Secretary of the Interior to promulgate minimum zoning 
standards, has been repealed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/07/96                    61 FR 40996
Final Action Effective          08/07/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dennis Burnett, Staff Park Ranger, Department of the 
Interior, National Park Service, Room 3315, MS650, P.O. Box 37127, 
Washington, DC 20013-7127
Phone: 202 208-4874
Fax: 202 208-6756
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1024-AC51
_______________________________________________________________________




1743.  LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK; BOATING AND FISHING 
REGULATIONS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

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

CFR Citation:  36 CFR 7.11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The NPS is deleting the special regulation found at 36 CFR 
7.11 for Lassen Volcanic National Park. The Park will continue to allow 
fishing under a catch-and-release program. This change will allow the 
Park to maintain the aquatic ecosystem in a natural state. The fishing 
and boating program will be managed through the Superintendent's 
compendium.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/03/96                    61 FR 46379
Final Action Effective          09/03/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1024-AC52
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1744. ADMINISTRATION OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

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

Legal Authority:  25 USC 13; PL 67-85

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 40

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Public Consultation             01/23/91
NPRM                            12/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal, Federal

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

Agency Contact: Garry R. Martin, Education Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 3512 MIB, 1849 C Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4871
Fax: 202 208-3312

RIN: 1076-AA10
_______________________________________________________________________




1745. LEASING AND PERMITTING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 162

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/17/96                    61 FR 30560
NPRM Comment Period End         10/15/96
Final Action                    09/00/97

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Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Bradford, Chief, Branch of Agriculture and Range, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4513 - MIB, 
1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3598
Fax: 202 219-1255

RIN: 1076-AA29
_______________________________________________________________________




1746. INDIVIDUAL INDIAN MONIES

Priority:  Other Significant

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

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 25 USC 29; 43 USC 1457

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 115

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation will modify existing regulations governing 
the Individual Indian Monies Trust (IIM) Funds and establish guidelines 
on accepting new IIM accounts. The Federal Government has sole 
responsibility for the protection of Indian trust funds which have been 
either collected from receipts from Indian trust land or through 
judgment awards to tribes and/or individuals.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs has established the Office of Trust Funds 
Management to oversee Indian Trust Funds operations. The modified and 
new regulations will result in the added protection, and more efficient 
handling of the Indian trust funds.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Initial NPRM                    08/15/94                    59 FR 41948
NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Pat Gerard, Program Analyst, Office of Trust Funds 
Management, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 505 
Marquette NW., Suite 700, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505 766-3223

RIN: 1076-AC65
_______________________________________________________________________




1747. GRANTS TO TRIBALLY CONTROLLED COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND NAVAJO 
COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Priority:  Other Significant

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

Legal Authority:  25 USC 1801 to 1852; 25 USC 640; 25 USC 1831

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 41

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule applies to the provision of financial assistance, 
technical assistance, and endowments to tribal colleges and Navajo 
Community College and will strengthen requirements relating to: (1) 
Criteria for satisfactory programs; (2) counting Indian students; (3) 
developing planning grants; (5) forward funding; (6) renovation and 
construction of facilities; and (7) preparing construction feasibility 
reports.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Garry R. Martin, Education Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 3522, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3312

RIN: 1076-AD08
_______________________________________________________________________




1748. INDIAN SCHOOL EQUALIZATION PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  25 USC 13; 25 USC 2008

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 39

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will change the definitions of some disabling 
conditions so that they are consistent with Department of Education 
definitions of some disabling conditions and adjust the way schools are 
reimbursed for student transportation services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joy Martin, Chief, Branch of Administrative Services, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 3515 MIB, 
1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4555
TDD: 202 208-3271

RIN: 1076-AD09
_______________________________________________________________________




1749. TRIBAL SELF-GOVERNANCE

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 48 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1076-AD20
_______________________________________________________________________




1750. LEASING RESTRICTED LANDS OF MEMBERS OF THE FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES, 
OKLAHOMA, FOR MINING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  25 USC 356

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 213

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: BIA is revising this rule to ensure consistency with existing 
law and to improve operating procedures. Issues to be addressed include 
authority to lease inherited restricted land, processing lease payments 
through the Minerals Management Service, and the approval process for 
division orders.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

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Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kim Snyder, Liaison Officer, Energy and Minerals, 
Office of Trust Responsibilities, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, Room 4513 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3607
Fax: 202 208-6019

RIN: 1076-AD33
_______________________________________________________________________




1751. LEASING OSAGE RESERVATION LANDS FOR MINING OF MINERALS OTHER THAN 
OIL AND GAS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  PL 59-321

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 214

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This revision eliminates royalties for minerals not found 
within the Osage Mineral Estate and gives the Osage tribal Council 
authority for setting applicable royalty rates. This revision also 
replaces outmoded methods of exchange with modern methods and 
designates officials responsible for management of non-oil and gas 
minerals within the Osage Mineral Estate. The revisions will enhance 
the Department's management of the production of these minerals and 
eliminate inaccuracies in the current regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/08/96                    61 FR 41365
NPRM Comment Period End         10/07/96
Final Action                    06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kim Snyder, Liaison Officer, Energy and Minerals, 
Office of Trust Responsibilities, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, Room 4513 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3607
Fax: 202 208-6019

RIN: 1076-AD34
_______________________________________________________________________




1752. LEAD AND ZINC MINING OPERATIONS AND LEASES ON QUAPAW INDIAN LANDS

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:  PL 66-359; PL 75-39

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 215

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will update the procedures for leasing and 
discovery, testing, processing, developing, and mining lead and zinc on 
lands under the jurisdiction of BIA's Miami Agency in Ottawa County, 
Oklahoma. The revisions will assist affected Indians with the efficient 
development of their lead and zinc deposits without waste, avoidable 
loss, or damage to their natural resources, the environment, or other 
resources. The rule will also retitle 25 CFR 215.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/27/96                    61 FR 44019
NPRM Comment Period End         10/28/96
Final Action                    09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kim Snyder, Liaison Officer, Energy and Minerals, 
Office of Trust Responsibilities, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, Room 4513 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3607
Fax: 202 208-6019

RIN: 1076-AD35
_______________________________________________________________________




1753. SURFACE EXPLORATION, MINING, AND RECLAMATION OF LANDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  25 USC 355; 25 USC 396; 25 USC 473; 25 USC 501; 25 
USC 396; 5 USC 301

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will update part 216 to incorporate changes in 
regulations as well as the mining industry. It will bring the bureau 
into conformance with the standards of the Bureau of Land Management 
and the Office of Surface Mining and will protect the Indian mineral 
owners by giving them no less protection than what is given to Federal 
lands. Indian mineral owners will be protected through the regulation 
of exploration for minerals by adequate measures that avoid, minimize, 
or correct damage to the environment, land, water, and the public 
safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kim Snyder, Liaison Officer, Energy and Minerals, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4513 MIB, 
1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3607
Fax: 202 208-6019

RIN: 1076-AD36
_______________________________________________________________________




1754. LEASING WIND RIVER RESERVATION LANDS FOR OIL AND GAS MINING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 301

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 227

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This revision will reflect organizational changes in the 
Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Bureau of Land management. The 
principal changes update the references to the Bureau of Land 
Management official who is assigned responsibilities by the 
regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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Agency Contact: Kim Snyder, Liaison Officer, Energy and Minerals, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4513 MIB, 
1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3607
Fax: 202 208-6019

RIN: 1076-AD38
_______________________________________________________________________




1755. TRIBAL REORGANIZATION UNDER A FEDERAL STATUTE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  25 USC 473a; 25 USC 476; 25 USC 477; 25 USC 503

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 81

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule contains uniform procedures for conducting 
Secretarial elections for voting on proposed constitutions when tribes 
wish to reorganize, adopt constitutional amendments, ratify and amend 
charters, or revoke existing constitutions. This revision will 
incorporate changes to comply with Public Law 100-581.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lathel F. Duffield, Office of Tribal Services, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4641 MIB, 
1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-7446

RIN: 1076-AD46
_______________________________________________________________________




1756. PETITIONING PROCEDURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 25 USC 2; 25 USC 9; 25 USC 473a; 25 USC 
476; 25 USC 477; 25 USC 503

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 82

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule contains procedures for submitting petitions that 
request the Secretary to call elections to amend tribal constitutions, 
issue charters, and other actions. The revision will allow the 
petitioners' spokesman to make technical changes to petitions in 
consultation with the Bureau and to change the petition format.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lathel F. Duffield, Office of Tribal Services, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4641 MIB, 
1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-7446

RIN: 1076-AD47
_______________________________________________________________________




1757. SPECIAL EDUCATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  PL 102-109 Individuals with Disabilities Act

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 45

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Part 45 is being eliminated because it does not comply with 
PL 102-119, the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). The 
Department of Education's rule at 34 CFR 300 already incorporates the 
requirements of IDEA. BIA management and clientele feel that using 34 
CFR 300 is in the best interest of all concerned. For this reason, BIA 
is eliminating the rules in 25 CFR 45.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Kenneth C. Whitehorn, Acting Chief, Branch of 
Exceptional Services, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian 
Affairs, Room 3512, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3559
TDD: 202 273-0030

RIN: 1076-AD49
_______________________________________________________________________




1758. ACADEMIC AND DORMITORY STANDARDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  25 USC 2001; 25 USC 2002; 25 USC 2003; PL 95-561; 5 
USC 301; 25 USC 2; 25 USC 9

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 36

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will eliminate subparts A through G of 25 CFR 36. 
Of 189 Bureau schools, 179 have adopted State or regional academic 
standards. BIA will assist the remaining schools to achieve State or 
regional accreditation. This will render the rules in subparts A 
through G obsolete.

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: Sandra Fox, Goals 2000 Coordinator, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 3512 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 273-2339
Fax: 202 208-3312

RIN: 1076-AD55
_______________________________________________________________________




1759. EDUCATION CONTRACTS UNDER THE JOHNSON-O'MALLEY ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  25 USC 455 to 457

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 273

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule will include guidelines and responsibilities related 
to agreements under the provisions of

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the Indian Self Determination Act Amendments of 1994. The new 
provisions will reduce the burden of reporting requirements by the 
tribes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Garry R. Martin, Education Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4871
Fax: 202 208-3312

RIN: 1076-AD58
_______________________________________________________________________




1760. LOANS TO INDIANS FROM THE REVOLVING LOAN FUND

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.

Legal Authority:  25 USC 1469

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 101

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The direct loan program is being eliminated. We will 
eliminate most of 25 CFR 101 and will rewrite the rest. CFR 103 
applying to loan guarantees. We will eliminate most of 25

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Woody Sneed, Financial Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 2063 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4796
Fax: 202 208-3664

RIN: 1076-AD59
_______________________________________________________________________




1761.  SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  PL 104-4

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 277

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule is being eliminated because the program it governs 
has never been funded.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Joann Sebastian Morris, Office of Indian Education 
Programs, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 
3512 - MIB, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-6123
Fax: 202 208-3312

RIN: 1076-AD69
_______________________________________________________________________




1762.  INDIAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  25 USC 1524

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 286

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Indian Business Development Program is being 
discontinued. Entities already having received grants must submit 
business financial statements. The rule is being rewritten in plain 
English to reflect this situation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Woody Sneed, Financial Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 2063 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4796
Fax: 202 208-3664
Email: Woody__S[email protected]

RIN: 1076-AD70
_______________________________________________________________________




1763.  ADULT VOCATIONAL TRAINING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  25 USC 309; PL 88-230

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 27

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule for BIA's adult vocational training program is being 
rewritten in plain English as part of the President's regulatory reform 
initiative

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dean Poleahla, Office of Economic Development, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 2061 - MIB, 
1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2671
Fax: 202 208-3664

RIN: 1076-AD72
_______________________________________________________________________




1764.  LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  25 USC 1451

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 103

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule for the guaranteed loan program is being rewritten 
in plain English as part of the President's regulatory reform 
initiative.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Woody Sneed, Financial Analyst, Department of the

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Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 2063 - MIB, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4796
Fax: 202 208-3664
Email: Woody__S[email protected]

RIN: 1076-AD73
_______________________________________________________________________




1765.  EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE FOR ADULT INDIANS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  25 USC 13

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 26

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule for BIA's employment assistance program for adult 
Indians is being rewritten in plain English as part of the President's 
regulatory reform initiative.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dean Poleahla, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Room 2061 MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2671
Fax: 202 208-3664

RIN: 1076-AD75
_______________________________________________________________________




1766.  INDIAN HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  23 USC 402; 25 USC 13

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 181

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will notify Indian tribes how BIA determines which 
tribes will participate in a grant program that awards funds for 
reducing the number of traffic accidents.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Charles L. Jaynes, Chief, DFivision of Safety 
Management, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 505 
Marquette NW., Suite 700, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505 248-5060

RIN: 1076-AD82
_______________________________________________________________________




1767.  USE OF COLUMBIA RIVER FISH ACCESS SITES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 100-581

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 247

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule contains procedures for permitting tribal use of 
fishing access sites on the Columbia River. These sites are required to 
allow tribes boat access to the river so that they may exercise their 
treaty fishing rights. The rule defines who may use the sites, 
permitted and prohibited activities, and health and safety standards. 
It also provides rules for using facilities located on the sites.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chuck James, Area Archeologist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 911 NE 11th Avenue, Portland, OR 
97232
Phone: 503 231-6229
Fax: 503 231-2275

RIN: 1076-AD83
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1768. ADMINISTRATION OF THE INDIAN ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 13

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 46

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These proposed regulations are designed to provide 
standardized administrative procedures for administering and operating 
Indian adult education programs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/30/87                    12 FR 49172
NPRM Comment Period End         02/29/88                    52 FR 49172
Public consultation             01/23/91
NPRM                            08/25/94                    59 FR 44016
NPRM Comment Period End         01/31/95
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Garry R. Martin, Education Specialist, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Indian Education 
Programs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4871
TDD: 202 208-3312

RIN: 1076-AA15
_______________________________________________________________________




1769. ROADS OF THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS

Priority:  Other Significant

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

Legal Authority:  25 USC 47; 25 USC 318a; 23 USC 202; 23 USC 204

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 170

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau of Indian Affairs is proposing to revise 25 CFR 
part 170 to reflect the current Bureau of Indian Affairs and Federal 
Highway Administration policies for road

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systems on Indian reservations. This change is proposed to assure that 
funds are apportioned from the Highway Trust Fund for construction 
projects on Indian reservations roads in accordance with the relative 
needs of the reservation, and to encourage tribal self-determination.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/24/94                    59 FR 14030
NPRM Comment Period End         05/23/94
Final Action                    08/00/97
Final Action Effective          09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Paul Sunwood, Assistant Chief, Division of 
Transportation, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 
1849 C Street NW., Room 4058, MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4359
Fax: 202 208-4696

RIN: 1076-AB05
_______________________________________________________________________




1770. NAVAJO PARTITIONED LANDS GRAZING REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 640(d)

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 161

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations are necessary for implementation of the 
livestock and grazing control provisions of 25 USC 640(d). In 1982 the 
Federal District Court for Arizona abolished 25 CFR 153, Grazing 
Regulation for the Joint Use Administrative Area and ordered the 
Secretary to promulgate new regulations for the control of grazing and 
livestock for the former Joint Use Administrative Area. Due to a lack 
of tribal concurrence, regulations were not promulgated for lands 
partitioned to the Navajo Tribe. Navajo tribal concurrence has been 
recently obtained; therefore, the BIA needs to move forward with 
publication of these regulations. Any cost associated with the 
implementation of these regulations will be assumed within the BIA 
annual budget. Cost associated with compliance of the provisions of 
these regulations will be borne by the Navajo Tribe or its members. 
There is no associated cost to the general public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/01/95                    60 FR 55506
NPRM Comment Period End         09/06/96                    61 FR 29327
Final Action                    09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Bradford, Chief, Branch of Agriculture and Range, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4513, 1849 C 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3598
Fax: 202 219-1255

RIN: 1076-AC81
_______________________________________________________________________




1771. PREFERENCE IN EMPLOYMENT

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.

Legal Authority:  25 USC 479

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau is proposing to eliminate provisions relating to 
preference in employment because they expired on January 5, 1990.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/12/96                    61 FR 36671
NPRM Comment Period End         09/10/96
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: James McDivitt, Acting Director of Management and, 
Administration, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 
Room 4616 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20245
Phone: 202 208-4174

RIN: 1076-AD05
_______________________________________________________________________




1772. INDIAN TRIBAL JUSTICE SUPPORT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 103-176; 5 USC 301; 25 USC 2; 25 USC 9; 25 USC 13; 
25 USC 200; 25 USC 3601, et seq

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 92

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, June 3, 1994.

Abstract: This rule will establish a base funding formula for the 
distribution of appropriations under the Indian Tribal Justice Act. BIA 
will use this formula to determine the funding levels to be awarded to 
eligible Indian tribes for use in establishing or enhancing traditional 
or contemporary justice systems.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Tribal Consultation             06/20/95
NPRM                            07/30/96                    61 FR 39607
NPRM Comment Period End         09/30/96
Final Action                    12/00/96
Final Action Effective          01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Bettie Rushing, Chief, Branch of Judicial Services, 
Office of Tribal Services, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian 
Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Room 2611 MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4400

RIN: 1076-AD15
_______________________________________________________________________




1773. AMERICAN INDIAN TRUST FUND MANAGEMENT REFORM ACT OF 1994

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 4001

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 144

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements the American Indian Trust Fund 
Management Reform Act of 1994, which, for the first time, allows 
American Indian tribes to take restricted funds out of trust status 
with the Department of the Interior. Tribes may now manage funds by 
themselves, with the help of commercial fund managers. This rule 
affects only tribal funds, not Individual Indian Money (IIM) funds.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/16/96                    61 FR 24731
Interim Final Rule              12/00/96
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

[[Page 62658]]

Agency Contact: Pat Gerard, Analyst, Department of the Interior, Bureau 
of Indian Affairs, Office of Trust Funds Management, 505 Marquette 
Avenue NW., Suite 700, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505 248-5711
Fax: 505 248-5782

RIN: 1076-AD28
_______________________________________________________________________




1774. MANAGEMENT OF THE TRIBAL ASSETS OF THE UTE INDIAN TRIBE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  25 USC 677; 25 USC 2; 25 USC 9

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 217

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule provides procedures for joint management of 
undivided assets by the Tribal Business Committee, representing the 
full-blood group, and the Ute Distribution Corporation, representing 
the mixed-blood group. This action is required by law to divide net 
proceeds from the undivided assets between the two groups in proportion 
to the number of persons comprising the final membership roll of each 
group.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/03/96                    61 FR 27831
NPRM Comment Period End         08/02/96
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kim Snyder, Liaison Officer, Energy and Minerals, 
Office of Trust Responsibilities, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, Room 4513 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3607
Fax: 202 208-6019

RIN: 1076-AD37
_______________________________________________________________________




1775. RIGHTS OF WAY OVER INDIAN LANDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  25 USC 323 to 328

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 169

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule prescribes the procedures, terms, and conditions 
under which rights-of-way over Indian lands, individually owned lands 
and government lands may be granted.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/18/96                    61 FR 37417
NPRM Comment Period End         09/16/96
Final Action                    09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry Scrivner, Chief, Division of Real Estate 
Services, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 
4522 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-7737
Fax: 202 219-1065

RIN: 1076-AD40
_______________________________________________________________________




1776. OSAGE ROLL, CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  25 USC 331

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 154

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule provides policy and procedures for exercise of the 
Secretary's discretionary authority with regard to trust property of 
Osage Indians.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/17/96                    61 FR 30559
NPRM Comment Period End         08/16/96
Final Action                    09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry Scrivner, Chief, Division of Real Estate 
Services, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 
4522 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-7737
Fax: 202 219-1065

RIN: 1076-AD41
_______________________________________________________________________




1777. PATENTS IN FEE, CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY, AND SALE OF INDIAN 
LANDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  25 USC 378; 25 USC 379; 25 USC 405; 25 USC 404; 25 
USC 372; 25 USC 373; 25 USC 404; 25 USC 405; 25 USC 483; 25 USC 355

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 152

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule provides policy and procedures for exercise of the 
Secretary's discretionary authority on matters affecting the 
disposition of Indian lands. The rule is being reinvented as part of 
the President's reinvention initiative.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/02/96                    61 FR 34400
NPRM Comment Period End         09/03/96
Final Action                    09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Larry Scrivner, Realty Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4522 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-7737
Fax: 202 219-1065

RIN: 1076-AD42
_______________________________________________________________________




1778. LAND RECORDS AND TITLE DOCUMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

[[Page 62659]]

Legal Authority:  25 USC 9; 25 USC 5

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 150

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule governs the recording, maintenance, custody, and 
certification of documents and the issuance of title status reports for 
Indian lands. It is being revised to incorporate new field office 
organization and delegations of authority. The revisions will also 
provide new procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/03/96                    61 FR 27822
NPRM Comment Period End         08/02/96
Final Action                    09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry Scrivner, Chief, Division of Real Estate 
Services, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 
4522 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-7737
Fax: 202 219-1065

RIN: 1076-AD43
_______________________________________________________________________




1779. IRRIGATION PROJECTS AND SYSTEMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  25 USC 385

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 171

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule governs the operation and maintenance of BIA-owned 
irrigation projects. It is being revised as part of the President's 
reinvention initiative.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/05/96                    61 FR 35167
NPRM Comment Period End         09/03/96
Final Action                    09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ross Mooney, Civil Engineer, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4513 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-5480
Fax: 202 219-1255

RIN: 1076-AD44
_______________________________________________________________________




1780. INDIAN ELECTRIC POWER UTILITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  25 USC 385

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 175

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule contains procedures governing the operation of BIA-
owned power utilities. It is being revised as part of the President's 
reinvention initiative.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/07/96                    61 FR 29040
NPRM Comment Period End         08/06/96
Final Action                    09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ross Mooney, Civil Engineer, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 4513 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-5480
Fax: 202 219-1255

RIN: 1076-AD45
_______________________________________________________________________




1781. APPEALS FROM ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 25 USC 2; 25 USC 9

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule changes the BIA delegations of authority and 
appeals process. The change will reduce burden on the tribes since 
there will be less confusion about how to file appeals and the 
processing of appeals within the Bureau. The revision will also clarify 
the rule and make it consistent with Bureau policy.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/21/96                    61 FR 31875
NPRM Comment Period End         09/19/96
Final Action                    11/00/96
Final Action Effective          12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Deborah Maddox, Tribal Services, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 208-3463
Fax: 202 208-5113

RIN: 1076-AD50
_______________________________________________________________________




1782. HOUSING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  25 USC 13

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 256

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This revision will simplify, streamline, and update the 
Bureau's housing program to better reflect the needs of its customers 
and to better reflect current and proposed industry and Government 
housing standards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/15/96                    61 FR 36829
NPRM Comment Period End         09/13/96
Final Action                    02/00/97
Final Action Effective          03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: June Henkel, Chief, Division of Housing Assistance, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of

[[Page 62660]]

Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2721
Fax: 202 208-4097

RIN: 1076-AD52
_______________________________________________________________________




1783. INDIAN COUNTRY LAW ENFORCEMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  25 USC 2801 TO 2809; 18 USC 1153; 18 USC 1157; 13 USC 
18; EO 10450

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 12.100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This revision will retitle part 12 and revise it to comply 
with the President's reinvention initiative. This revision is 
contingent upon revision of the BIA manual and publication of a 
detention handbook. The material that the Bureau formerly planned to 
publish as a separate part covering detention standards will now be 
shortened and incorporated into part 12.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/05/96                    61 FR 35163
NPRM Comment Period End         09/03/96
Final Action                    03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Tribal, Federal

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

Agency Contact: Harry DeLashmutt, Law Enforcement Specialist, Division 
of Law Enforcement, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian 
Affairs, Room 4443, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-5787
Fax: 202 208-6170

RIN: 1076-AD56
_______________________________________________________________________




1784. APPLICABILITY OF RULES OF THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS

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; R.S. 463; 25 USC 2

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule provides information on the applicability of the 
Bureau's regulations. It is being rewritten in plain English to make it 
more user friendly.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/03/96                    61 FR 27821
NPRM Comment Period End         08/02/96
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James McDivitt, Acting Director, Office of Management, 
and Administration, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian 
Affairs, Room 4657 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4174
Fax: 202 208-3575

RIN: 1076-AD64
_______________________________________________________________________




1785.  OPERATION OF U.S.M.S. NORTH STAR BETWEEN SEATTLE, WA, AND 
ALASKA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 25 USC 2; 25 USC 9; 25 USC 13

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 142

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau is proposing to revise these rules to improve the 
language, enhance the utility, and eliminate obsolete provisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/20/96                    61 FR 31470
ANPRM Comment Period End        08/19/96
Final Action                    10/00/96
Final Action Effective          11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Warren Heisletz, Assistant Area Director, JuneauArea 
Office, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 709 West 
9th Street, Juneau, Alaska 99802
Phone: 907 586-7177

RIN: 1076-AD66
_______________________________________________________________________




1786.  INDIAN FISHING--HOOPA VALLEY INDIAN RESERVATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1457; 25 USC 2; 25 USC 9; 25 USC 13

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This part is being eliminated because it is no longer needed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/02/96                    61 FR 19600
NPRM Comment Period End         07/01/96
Final Action                    09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rick Fielitz, Area Forester, Sacramento Area Office, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 2 Federal Office 
Building, 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, CA 95825
Phone: 916 979-2581
Fax: 916 978-4695

RIN: 1076-AD68
_______________________________________________________________________




1787.  TRIBAL REVENUE ALLOCATION PLANS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  25 USC 13

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 62661]]

Abstract: Notifies the public of how tribal revenues are allocated.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/07/96                    61 FR 29044
NPRM Comment Period End         08/06/96
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The NPRM was published in the Federal Register 
as RIN 1076-AD14.

Agency Contact: Deborah Maddox, Director, Office of Tribal Services, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3463

RIN: 1076-AD74
_______________________________________________________________________




1788.  COURTS OF INDIAN OFFENSES

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

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

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 25 USC 2; 25 USC 9; 25 USC 13; 25 USC 200

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will add offenses and clarify the authority of 
Courts of Indian Offenses.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/05/96                    61 FR 35158
NPRM Comment Period End         09/04/96
Final Action                    03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bettie Rushing, Office of Tribal, Services, Department 
of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3463
Fax: 202 501-0679

RIN: 1076-AD76
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions


Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1789. RANGE REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 103-177

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 162; 25 CFR 166

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, December 3, 1995.

Abstract: This rule implements the Education Trespass and Land 
Management portion of Public Law 103-177.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Bradford, Chief, Branch of Agriculture and Range, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street 
NW., Room 4559, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3598
Fax: 202 501-1716

RIN: 1076-AD04
_______________________________________________________________________




1790. COAL LEASES: TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 200

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule deletes part 200 from 25 CFR. The rule is outdated 
and no longer used. Hard rock mining procedures can be found under 25 
CFR 216.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kim Snyder, Liaison Officer, Energy and Minerals, 
Office of Trust Responsibilities, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, Room 4513 MIB, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3607
Fax: 202 208-6019

RIN: 1076-AD32
_______________________________________________________________________




1791. LICENSED INDIAN TRADERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  25 USC 2; 25 USC 9

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 140

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule is being revised to impose a trader's tax for 
trading on Indian reservations. The revision will give tribes more 
control over who trades on their land and will eliminate undesirable 
traders.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Nancy Jemison, Director, Eastern Area Office, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 703 235-2571
Fax: 703 235-8610

RIN: 1076-AD51
_______________________________________________________________________




1792. ARRANGEMENT WITH STATES, TERRITORIES, OR OTHER AGENCIES FOR SOCIAL 
WELFARE AND RELIEF OF DISTRESS OF INDIANS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  25 USC 454

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Bureau is revising these regulations by rewriting them in 
plain

[[Page 62662]]

English so that they will be more user friendly.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Larry R. Blair, Chief, Division of Social Services, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2721

RIN: 1076-AD61
_______________________________________________________________________




1793.  CERTIFICATES OF DEGREE OF INDIAN BLOOD

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.

Legal Authority:  25 USC 9; 25 USC 13

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 70

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises into plain English the procedures for 
processing certificates of degree of Indian blood.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Bettie Rushing, Office of Tribal Services, Department 
of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3463
Fax: 202 501-0679

RIN: 1076-AD78
_______________________________________________________________________




1794.  ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF THE OSAGE TRIBAL COUNCIL

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  34 Stat 539; 45 Stat 14

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 90

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Revision to reflect the constitution and government adopted 
by the Osage nation.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Bettie Rushing, Office of Tribal Services, Department 
of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4400
Fax: 202 501-0679

RIN: 1076-AD79
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Completed Actions


Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)



_______________________________________________________________________




1795. OIL, GAS, SOLID MINERAL, AND GEOTHERMAL MINERAL AGREEMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 211; 25 CFR 212

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/08/96                    61 FR 35634
Final Action Effective          08/07/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Kim Snyder
Phone: 202 208-3607
Fax: 202 219-1255

RIN: 1076-AA82
_______________________________________________________________________




1796. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 20

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No further action 
will be taken at this time.     09/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Larry L. Blair
Phone: 202 208-2721

RIN: 1076-AC13
_______________________________________________________________________




1797. FAMILY AND CHILD EDUCATION PROGRAM (FACE)

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 35

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn No further action will 
be taken at this time.          09/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lana Shaughnessy
Phone: 202 219-1127

RIN: 1076-AC92
_______________________________________________________________________




1798. INDIAN CHILD PROTECTION AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMS

Priority:  Other Significant

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

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 63

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/21/96                    61 FR 32272
Final Action Effective          07/22/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Betti A. Delrow
Phone: 202 208-3463

RIN: 1076-AC97
_______________________________________________________________________




1799. LAND ACQUISITIONS FOR TRIBES AND INDIVIDUAL INDIANS

Priority:  Other Significant

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

[[Page 62663]]

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 151

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn No further action will 
be taken.                       09/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry Scrivner
Phone: 202 208-7737
Fax: 202 219-1065

RIN: 1076-AD11
_______________________________________________________________________




1800. INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1994

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:  25 CFR 900

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/24/96                    61 FR 32482
Final Action Effective          08/23/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: James Thomas
Phone: 202 208-3708

RIN: 1076-AD21
_______________________________________________________________________




1801. LAW AND ORDER ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 11

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn Published under RIN 
1076-AD76.                      07/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Bettie Rushing
Phone: 202 208-4400

RIN: 1076-AD25
_______________________________________________________________________




1802. TRIBAL SELF-GOVERNANCE PROGRAM: SELECTION CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES 
FOR AWARDING PLANNING/NEGOTIATION GRANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 1000

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/23/96                    61 FR 17830

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Kenneth D. Reinfeld
Phone: 202 219-0240
Fax: 202 219-1404

RIN: 1076-AD26
_______________________________________________________________________




1803. LOCALITY-SPECIFIC REGULATIONS

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:  25 CFR 16; 25 CFR 17; 25 CFR 75; 25 CFR 76; 25 CFR 90; 
25 CFR 91; 25 CFR 116; 26 CFR 117; 25 CFR 121; 25 CFR 122; 25 CFR 123; 
25 CFR 124; 25 CFR 125; 25 CFR 135; 25 CFR 136; ...

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn No further action will 
be taken at this time.          09/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Harriet Brown
Phone: 202 208-5116
Fax: 202 208-6334

RIN: 1076-AD30
_______________________________________________________________________




1804. PREPARATION OF ROLLS FOR INDIAN TRIBES

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:  25 CFR 65; 25 CFR 66; 25 CFR 76

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/03/96                    61 FR 27780
Final Action Effective          07/03/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bettie Rushing
Phone: 202 208-4400

RIN: 1076-AD31
_______________________________________________________________________




1805. INDIAN FISHING ON THE HOOPA VALLEY RESERVATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 250

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn Published under RIN 
1076-AD68.                      08/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rick Felitz
Phone: 916 979-2581
Fax: 916 978-4695

RIN: 1076-AD39
_______________________________________________________________________




1806. ELIMINATION OF RULES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 76; 25 CFR 65; 25 CFR 66

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/03/96                    61 FR 27780

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bettie Rushing
Phone: 202 208-4400

RIN: 1076-AD48

[[Page 62664]]

_______________________________________________________________________




1807. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS

Priority:  Other Significant

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

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 276

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/18/96                    61 FR 49059
Final Action Effective          09/18/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: James Thomas
Phone: 202 208-3708

RIN: 1076-AD53
_______________________________________________________________________




1808. CONTRACTS UNDER THE INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 271

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/24/96                    61 FR 32482
Final Action Effective          08/23/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: James Thomas
Phone: 202 208-3708

RIN: 1076-AD54
_______________________________________________________________________




1809. STAFFING

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:  25 CFR 275

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn No further action will 
be taken at this time.          09/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: George Gover
Phone: 202 208-4174

RIN: 1076-AD57
_______________________________________________________________________




1810. SPECIAL GRANTS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND CORE MANAGEMENT GRANTS 
TO SMALL TRIBES

Priority:  Other Significant

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

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 278

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/24/96                    61 FR 32482
Final Action Effective          08/23/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: James Thomes
Phone: 202 208-3708

RIN: 1076-AD60
_______________________________________________________________________




1811. ESTATES OF THE FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 16

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn No further action will 
be taken.                       08/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alice Harwood
Phone: 202 208-7737
Fax: 202 219-1065

RIN: 1076-AD62
_______________________________________________________________________




1812. OFF-RESERVATION LAND ACQUISITIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 151

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn No further action will 
be taken.                       08/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alice Harwood
Phone: 202 208-7737
Fax: 202 219-1065

RIN: 1076-AD63
_______________________________________________________________________




1813.  LAND ACQUISITIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 409a; 25 USC 465; 25 USC 501; 25 USC 574; 25 
USC 576; 25 USC 608; 25 USC 467; 25 USC 450h; 25 USC 463e; 25 USC 451; 
25 USC 464; 25 USC 487 to 489; 25 USC 573; 25 USC 610

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 151

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule establishes a 30-day waiting period after final 
administrative decisions to acquire land into trust under the Indian 
Reorganization Act and other statutes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/24/96                    61 FR 18082

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry Scrivner, Cheif, Division of Real Estate 
Servcies, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-7737
Fax: 202 219-1065

RIN: 1076-AD65
_______________________________________________________________________




1814.  AUTHORIZING CLASS III GAMING ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 2710

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 291

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act requires the Secretary to 
publish in the Federal Register notice of approved tribal state 
compacts for the purpose of an Indian tribe to engage in Class III 
gaming on an Indian reservation.

[[Page 62665]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn No rule will be 
published on this subject.      09/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy Pierskalla, Indian Gaming Management Staff, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Room 2070 MIB, 
1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 219-4068
Fax: 202 273-3153

RIN: 1076-AD67
_______________________________________________________________________




1815.  EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE FOR ADULT INDIANS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  25 USC 13

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 26

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule for BIA's employment assistance program for adult 
Indians is being rewritten in plain English as part of the President's 
regulatory reform initiative.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn Will be published 
under RIN 1076-AD75.            09/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dean Poleahla, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Room 2061 - MIB, Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 208-2671
Fax: 202 208-3664

RIN: 1076-AD71
_______________________________________________________________________




1816.  DETENTION AND HOLDING FACILITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 28; 25 USC 2803; 25 USC 2804; PL 99-570; PL 
101-379

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 10

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Establishes standards for detention and holding facilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/05/94                    59 FR 40086
Withdrawn No further action will 
be taken at this time.          09/03/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Ted Quasula, Director of Law Enforcement Services, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-5786

RIN: 1076-AD77
_______________________________________________________________________




1817.  ADMINISTRATION OF THE OSAGE MINERAL ESTATE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 13

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 214

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Will provide guidance on the administration of the Osage 
mineral estate.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action - No further action 
will be taken at this time.     09/03/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kim Snyder, Energy and Minerals Division, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3607

RIN: 1076-AD80
_______________________________________________________________________




1818.  UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 103-413

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 272

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Implements the Indian Self Determination and Education 
Assistance Act Amendments of 1994.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn Final rule published 
under RIN 1076-AD21.            09/03/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jim Thomas, Division of Social Services, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-3708

RIN: 1076-AD81
BILLING CODE 4310-02-F
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


Minerals Management Service (MMS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1819. VALUATION OF GAS FROM INDIAN LEASES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301 et seq; 25 USC 396 et seq; 25 USC 396a et 
seq; 25 USC 2101 et seq; 30 USC 181 et seq; 30 USC 351 et seq; 30 USC 
1001 et seq; 30 USC 1701 et seq; 31 USC 9701; 43 USC 1301 et seq; 43 
USC 1331 et seq; 43 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule will amend the regulations governing the valuation 
of gas produced from Indian leases. The primary purpose of these 
amendments is to ensure that Indian mineral lessors receive maximum 
revenues from mineral resources on their land consistent with the 
Department's trust responsibility and lease terms.

[[Page 62666]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/04/94                    59 FR 39712
NPRM                            09/23/96                    61 FR 49894
NPRM Comment Period End         11/22/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rule is being developed using the 
negotiated rulemaking process which will include representatives of 
MMS, Indian tribes, States, and industry. Notice of public meetings 
will be published in the Federal Register.

Agency Contact: James W. Shaw, Associate Director for Royalty 
Management, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 
P.O. Box 25165, MS 3000, Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3058

RIN: 1010-AB57
_______________________________________________________________________




1820. GAS MEASUREMENT AND COMMINGLING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1334; 30 USC 1711

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 250.181; 30 CFR 250.182; 30 CFR 250.184

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend and update regulations applicable to 
gas measurement, add a provision to an existing regulation that would 
clarify conditions under which surface commingling of gas would be 
approved, and add a new section to require measurement or estimation of 
gas volumes used on the leases or otherwise not saved for sale.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: John Mirabella, Chief, Engineering and Standards 
Branch, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, Room 
4700, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 22070-4817
Phone: 703 787-1607

RIN: 1010-AB97
_______________________________________________________________________




1821. ROYALTIES, RENTALS, BONUSES, AND OTHER MONIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  25 USC 396; 25 USC 2101; 30 USC 181; 30 USC 351; 30 
USC 1701; 31 USC 9701; 43 USC 1301; 43 USC 1331; 43 USC 1801

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 218

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements changes in Treasury regulations that 
require agencies to use electronic collection and deposit of funds when 
cost effective, practical, and consistent with statutory authority. The 
rule will simplify industry's payments to MMS in compliance with the 
new Treasury requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Agency Contact: James W. Shaw, Associate Director for Royalty 
Management, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 
P.O. Box 25165, MS 3000, Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3058

RIN: 1010-AC01
_______________________________________________________________________




1822. RELEASE OF THIRD PARTY PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301 et seq; 25 USC 396 et seq; 30 USC 181 et 
seq; 31 USC 9701; 43 USC 1301 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 243

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This revision will allow MMS to provide appellants with 
documents containing proprietary information upon which assessments are 
based and which third parties furnished to MMS. This rule addresses 
only situations where MMS provides documents in administrative appeal. 
It does not address MMS providing any other type of document outside 
the administrative appeals process.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James W. Shaw, Associate Director for Royalty 
Management, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, PO 
Box 25165, Room 3000, Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3058

RIN: 1010-AC08
_______________________________________________________________________




1823. VALUATION OF OIL FROM FEDERAL AND INDIAN MINERAL LEASES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  25 USC 396 et seq; 25 USC 2101 et seq; 30 USC 181 et 
seq; 30 USC 351 et seq; 30 USC 1701 et seq; 31 USC 9701; 43 USC 1301 et 
seq; 43 USC 1331 et seq; 43 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will improve oil valuation and reporting procedures 
to reflect current oil selling arrangements in the oil and gas 
industry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/20/95                    60 FR 65610
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/19/96
NPRM                            01/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Agency Contact: James W. Shaw, Associate Director for Royalty 
Management, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service,

[[Page 62667]]

PO Box 25165, Room 3000, Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3780

RIN: 1010-AC09
_______________________________________________________________________




1824. GEOLOGICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL EXPLORATION OF THE OUTER CONTINENTAL 
SHELF

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

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1331 et seq; 43 USC 4332 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 251

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule is being revised to reflect the current 
requirements and practices and to conform with new or changed laws and 
regulations. It expands the requirements for filing notice to include 
all geological and geophysical research not conducted under permit. It 
also clarifies that these regulations apply only to oil, gas, and 
sulphur, as all other minerals on the Outer Continental Shelf are 
covered by 30 CFR 280. This rule will provide other information, such 
as current filing location addresses.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: John Mirabella, Chief, Engineering and Standards 
Branch, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 
Elden Street, Room 4700, Herndon, VA 22070
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1575

RIN: 1010-AC10
_______________________________________________________________________




1825. CIVIL PENALTY PROCEDURES

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

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1334

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 250 subpart N

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will be reinvented by rewriting it in plain 
English. The OCSLA provides MMS with significant flexibility in 
imposing civil penalties. MMS will rewrite the rule to state the 
process more clearly and remove provisions that are not needed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/97
NPRM Comment Period End         05/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: William Cook, Chief, Inspection and Enforcement Branch, 
Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, Room 4700, 381 
Elden Street, Herndon, VA 22070
Phone: 703 787-1610

RIN: 1010-AC11
_______________________________________________________________________




1826. SAFETY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION EQUIPMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1334

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 250.1; 30 CFR 250.2; 30 CFR 250.124; 30 CFR 
250.126

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment revises the safety and pollution prevention 
equipment quality assurance program. It also clarifies existing rules 
for safety valves and establishes a new definition for the term 
``lessee.''

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: John Mirabella, Chief, Engineering and Standards 
Branch, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 
Elden Street, Room 4700, Herndon, VA 22070
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1575

RIN: 1010-AC12
_______________________________________________________________________




1827. SEISMIC REASSESSMENT OF CALIFORNIA OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF 
PLATFORMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  14 USC 1334

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 250.145

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: MMS has been investigating the need for platform seismic 
reassessment guidelines since the Loma Prieta earthquake. This rule 
will require an operator to ascertain the safety of a platform before 
making major modifications or after damage to a primary member.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Mirabella, Chief, Engineering and Standards 
Branch, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 
Elden Street, Room 4700, Herndon, VA 22070-4817
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1575

RIN: 1010-AC17
_______________________________________________________________________




1828.  ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS 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:  25 USC 2; 25 USC 9; 30 USC 189; 30 USC 285; 30 USC 
359; 30 USC 1023; 30 USC 1702 et seq; 31 USC 9701; 43 USC 1334; 43 USC 
1335

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 290

[[Page 62668]]

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under this rule, the Director generally would be required to 
decide appeals within 16 months or the appeal would be automatically 
denied. The appellant could then continue its appeal before the 
Interior Board of Land Appeals. The rule also would impose a new 
appellant fee on appeals to the Director, unless the appellant was an 
Indian tribe or allottee. Indian tribes and allottees pay no filing 
fee.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/28/96                    61 FR 55607
NPRM Comment Period End         12/27/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chris Thomson, Department of the Interior, Minerals 
Management Service, Room 6125, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-7551

RIN: 1010-AC21
_______________________________________________________________________




1829.  AMENDMENTS TO ALLOWANCE DETERMINATION REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 1701; 30 USC 181; 30 USC 351; 43 USC 1301

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule is being revised to reflect a recent decision by 
the Interior Board of Land Appeals that 30 CFR 206.157 does not confer 
authority to revoke an approved gas transportation allowance in effect 
when the regulation was promulgated in March 1988.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Agency Contact: David S. Guzy, Chief, Rules and Procedures Staff, 
Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, P.O. Box 
25165, Room 3101, Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3194
Fax: 303 231-3194
Email: David__G[email protected]

RIN: 1010-AC22
_______________________________________________________________________




1830.  AMENDMENTS TO STANDARDS FOR REPORTING AND PAYING 
ROYALTIES ON GAS AND THE GAS ANALYSIS REPORT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 301; 25 USC 396; 25 USC 396a; 25 USC 2101; 30 
USC 181; 30 USC 351; 30 USC 1001; 30 USC 1701; 31 USC 3716; 31 USC 
9701; 43 USC 1301; 43 USC 1331; 43 USC 1801; 31 USC 3720a

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 202; 30 CFR 216

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To make the Royalty Management Program's regulations 
consistent with proposed offshore regulations to require gas reporting 
at the standard conditions of 14.73 psia and adjusted to 60 degrees 
Fahrenheit.

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: David S. Guzy, Chief, Rules and Procedures Staff, 
Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, Room 3101, 
P.O. Box 25165, Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3432
Fax: 303 231-3194

RIN: 1010-AC23
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


Minerals Management Service (MMS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1831. AMENDMENTS TO 30 CFR 250.67--HYDROGEN SULFIDE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1334

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 250.67

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise the requirements for warning systems, 
personnel protection, hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and sulphur dioxide (SO2) 
detection and monitoring. A recent equipment failure at an H2S gas 
facility resulted in the flaring of gas containing high concentrations 
of H2S, which resulted in the risk of exposure to high concentrations 
of H2S and the discharge of large volumes of SO2. As a result of this 
incident, the current regulations are being revised to adequately 
address the flaring of gas containing H2S. Since the revisions are 
extensive, the rule was reproposed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/15/90                    55 FR 33326
NPRM Comment Period End         10/15/90
NPRM                            05/11/95                    60 FR 25178
NPRM Comment Period End         07/10/95
Final Action                    02/00/97
Final Action Effective          03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Mirabella, Chief, Engineering and Standards 
Branch, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, Mail 
Stop 4700, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 22070
Phone: 703 787-1607

RIN: 1010-AB50
_______________________________________________________________________




1832. RESPONSE PLANS FOR FACILITIES SEAWARD OF THE COASTLINE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  33 USC 1321; EO 12777

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 254

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, August 18, 1992.

[[Page 62669]]

Abstract: Regulations are being developed to implement the authority of 
Minerals Management Service (MMS) under the Federal Water Pollution 
Control Act (FWPCA) as amended by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. These 
regulations will address oil spill prevention and response in State 
submerged lands as well as in the Outer Continental Shelf. A 
nonregulatory alternative will not meet the mandate of the FWPCA as 
amended. The expected costs will depend on the extent to which existing 
practices in State and Federal waters meet the new mandated 
requirements. The expected benefits will be an assurance that oil spill 
prevention and response capability are being addressed on all 
facilities in both State and Federal waters.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/12/92                    57 FR 36032
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/28/92
Interim Final Rule              02/08/93                     58 FR 7489
NPRM                            01/13/95                     60 FR 3177
Interim Final Rule              02/21/95                     60 FR 9626
NPRM Comment Period End         03/14/95
Comment Period Extended to 5/15/
95                              03/14/95                    60 FR 13652
Final Action                    10/00/96
Final Action Effective          11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Mirabella, Chief, Engineering and Standards 
Branch, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, Mail 
Stop 4700, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 22070
Phone: 703 787-1607

RIN: 1010-AB81
_______________________________________________________________________




1833. REVISION OF REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING CORPORATE SURETY BONDS FOR 
OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LEASES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 250; 30 CFR 251; 30 CFR 256

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend current regulations requiring lessee 
surety bonds. The value of surety bonds required by current regulations 
for leases approved before November 27, 1993, is not adequate to 
protect the government from loss due to lessees' failure to comply with 
the terms of OCS leases. This rule embodies a comprehensive approach to 
the complex problems associated with the movement of smaller operators 
into the OCS. The potential costs are the increase in cost to obtain a 
higher level of bond coverage. Benefits would be the enhancement of 
smaller operators' ability to provide necessary surety, and to provide 
greater protection of the public interest by reducing the potential for 
losses to the government.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/08/95                    60 FR 63011
NPRM Comment Period End         05/06/96                     60 FR 8901
Final Action                    12/00/96
Final Action Effective          02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Mirabella, Chief, Engineering and Standards 
Branch, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, Room 
4700, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 22070
Phone: 703 787-1607

RIN: 1010-AB92
_______________________________________________________________________




1834. TRAINING OF LESSEE AND CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES ENGAGED IN OIL AND GAS 
AND SULPHUR OPERATIONS IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1332

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 250.210; 30 CFR 250.211; 30 CFR 250.212; 30 CFR 
250.213; 30 CFR 250.214; 30 CFR 250.215

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: MMS feels that the current regulations in 30 CFR 250 need to 
be updated to provide the flexibility to use new technology and 
innovative programs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/05/94                    59 FR 39991
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/03/94
NPRM                            11/02/95                    60 FR 55683
NPRM Comment Period End         01/31/96
Final Action                    03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Buffington, Petroleum Engineer, Department of 
the Interior, Minerals Management Service, Room 4800, 381 Elden Street, 
Herndon, VA 22070-4817
Phone: 703 787-1147

RIN: 1010-AB99
_______________________________________________________________________




1835. VALUATION OF GAS PRODUCTION--FEDERAL LEASES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 25 USC 396; 25 USC 2101; 30 USC 181; 30 
USC 351; 30 USC 1001; 30 USC 1701; 31 USC 9701; 43 USC 1301; 43 USC 
1331; 43 USC 1801

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends regulations regarding the valuation of gas 
produced from Federal leases and agreements for arms-length and non-
arms-length contracts. Due to the variety of situations in producing 
and marketing gas products, MMS's purpose is to provide a valuation 
procedure that closely reflects market conditions and allows royalty to 
be based upon information readily available to the lessee. The 
procedure will minimize the administrative burden on industry and MMS.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/06/95                    60 FR 56007
NPRM Comment Period End         02/05/96                    60 FR 64000
Final Action                    03/00/97
Final Action Effective          09/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

[[Page 62670]]

Additional Information: This rule was developed using the negotiated 
rulemaking process which included representatives of MMS, States, 
industry, and other interested parties. Public meetings were held in 
accordance with notices published in the Federal Register.

Agency Contact: James W. Shaw, Associate Director for Royalty 
Management, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 
P.O. Box 25165, MS 3000, Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3058

RIN: 1010-AC02
_______________________________________________________________________




1836. UPDATING DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1334

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 250.1; 30 CFR 250.180

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the Minerals Management Service regulations 
by incorporating new editions of documents that have already been 
incorporated into the regulations by reference. The new editions will 
continue to ensure that lessees use the best available and safest 
technologies while operating on the Outer Continental Shelf.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/17/95                    60 FR 42819
NPRM Comment Period End         10/16/95
Final Action                    12/00/96
Final Action Effective          01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Mirabella, Chief, Engineering and Standards 
Branch, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 
Elden Street, Room 4700, Herndon, VA22070
Phone: 703 787-1600

RIN: 1010-AC03
_______________________________________________________________________




1837. FEES FOR LEASE ASSIGNMENTS AND PIPELINE RIGHTS OF WAY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1334; 43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 250.160; 30 CFR 250.163; 30 CFR 256.64

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the requirements governing filing fees for 
pipeline right of way applications and assignments and lease transfers. 
By increasing the filing fees, MMS will recover the costs of processing 
these documents. The amendment also establishes that future changes in 
these filing fees will be indexed to the Consumer Price Index ``U.''

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/11/95                    60 FR 41034
NPRM Comment Period End         10/10/95
Final Action                    03/00/97
Final Action Effective          04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Mirabeella, Chief, Engineering and Standards 
Branch, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 
Elden Street, Room 4700, Herndon, VA 22070
Phone: 703 787-1600

RIN: 1010-AC04
_______________________________________________________________________




1838. ALLOWANCES FOR TRANSPORTATION AND PROCESSING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH 
GAS VALUATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 25 USC 396; 25 USC 2101; 30 USC 181; 30 
USC 351; 30 USC 1001; 30 USC 1701; 31 USC 9701; 43 USC 1301; 43 USC 
1331; 43 USC 1801

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends the regulations governing valuation for 
royalty purposes of gas produced from Federal and Indian leases. It 
primarily addresses allowances for transportation of gas. The 
amendments would clarify the methods by which gas royalties and 
deductions for gas transportation are calculated. The rule will also 
clarify changes required by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Order 
636 which has caused significant changes in the natural gas 
transportation industry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/31/96                    61 FR 39931
NPRM Comment Period End         09/30/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Tribal

Agency Contact: James W. Shaw, Associate Director for Royalty 
Management, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 
P.O. Box 25165, Room 3000, Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3058

RIN: 1010-AC06
_______________________________________________________________________




1839.  UNITIZATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1334

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 250 subpart M

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed revision removes the model unit agreements for 
(a) exploration, development, and production units and (b) development 
and production units. The rule will also be written in plain English. 
The intended effect of this action is to significantly shorten and 
clarify the wording.

[[Page 62671]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/05/96                    61 FR 28525
NPRM Comment Period End         08/05/96
Final Action                    02/00/97
Final Action Effective          03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Mirabella, Chief, Engineering and Standards 
Branch, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, Room 
4700, 381 Elden Street, Henrdon, VA 22070-4817
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1575

RIN: 1010-AC19
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions


Minerals Management Service (MMS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1840. ROYALTY PAYMENT LIABILITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  25 USC 396 et seq; 25 USC 396a et seq; 25 USC 2101 et 
seq; 30 USC 181 et seq; 30 USC 351 et seq; 30 USC 1001 et seq; 30 USC 
1701 et seq; 31 USC 9701; 43 USC 1301 et seq; 43 USC 1331 et seq; 43 
USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 211

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Responsibilities of Minerals Management Service include the 
collection of royalties, bonuses, rentals, and related revenues from 
Federal and Indian mineral leases. These monies are, for the most part, 
collected from the current designated payor on the lease. However, if 
MMS is unable to collect from the current payor, it must pursue 
collections from a prior payor(s), the lessee, or an assignee of the 
lease. Existing regulations are unclear as to the responsibilities and 
liabilities of the parties involved. Therefore, MMS is proposing to 
amend its regulations to clarify payor, lessee, and assignee 
requirements and responsibilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/13/94                    59 FR 17504
NPRM                            06/09/95                    60 FR 30492
Comment Period Extended to 1/8/
96                              08/30/95                    60 FR 45112
Comment Period Extended to 1/26/
96                              10/03/95                    60 FR 56033
NPRM                            10/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James W. Shaw, Associate Director for Royalty 
Management, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 
P.O. Box 25165, MS 3000, Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3058

RIN: 1010-AB45
_______________________________________________________________________




1841. CREDIT ADJUSTMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301 et seq; 25 USC 396 et seq; 25 USC 396a et 
seq; 25 USC 2101 et seq; 30 USC 181 et seq; 30 USC 351 et seq; 30 USC 
1001 et seq; 30 USC 1701 et seq; 31 USC 9701; 43 USC 1301 et seq; 43 
USC 1331 et seq; 43 USC 1801 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 218

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 10 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA), 
43 USC 1339, requires that a lessee or payor under an offshore lease 
submit a request to Minerals Management Service (MMS) for recoupment or 
refund of an overpayment (credit adjustment) within 2 years of the date 
of the original payment. However, current law does not provide for a 
time limitation on credit adjustments under onshore Federal or Indian 
leases similar to that provided in the OCSLA. This rule would add a new 
provision entitled ``Limitations on Credit Adjustments'' which would 
restrict credit adjustments without prior authorization to payments due 
within 5 years before the date of the adjustments. The rule provides 
that MMS could authorize credit adjustments with respect to payments 
made more than 5 years but less than 10 years before the date of the 
adjustments. However, credit adjustments with respect to any payment 
made more than 10 years before the date of the adjustment would be 
prohibited.
The Debt Collection Act of 1982 (DCA), 31 USC 3716, allows Federal 
agencies to collect outstanding claims by administrative offset. The 
DCA instructs each agency to prescribe regulations before collecting a 
claim by administrative offset, of royalties, interest, or other 
amounts due under Federal and Indian oil, gas, and other mineral 
leases.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/17/93                    58 FR 43588
NPRM Comment Period End         11/01/93                    58 FR 50301
Final Action                    10/00/97
Final Action Effective          11/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rule now includes the material formerly 
contained in RIN 1010-AB74.

Agency Contact: James W. Shaw, Associate Director for Royalty 
Management, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 
P.O. Box 25165, MS 3000, Denver, CO 80225-0165
Phone: 303 231-3058

RIN: 1010-AB73
_______________________________________________________________________




1842. ROYALTY RELIEF FOR OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LEASES IN THE GULF OF 
MEXICO

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-58 Outer Continental Shelf Deep Water Relief 
Act

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 202; 30 CFR 206; 30 CFR 210; 30 CFR 216; 30 CFR 
217; 30 CFR 218; 30 CFR 250.175; 30 CFR 256.32; 30 CFR 260

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, May 28, 1996.

Abstract: The Act authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to modify 
royalty or net profit share terms of certain existing leases and to 
offer new leases subject to the Act's provisions for royalty suspension 
volumes in water depths of 200 meters or more in

[[Page 62672]]

parts of the Central and Western Gulf of Mexico. The Act directs the 
Secretary to promulgate implementing regulations within 180 days of 
enactment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/23/96                     61 FR 6958
Interim Final Rule              05/31/96                    61 FR 27263
Final Action                    10/00/97
Final Action Effective          11/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Mirabella, Chief, Engineering and Standards 
Branch, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 
Eldon Street, Room 4700, Herndon, VA 22075-4817
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1575

RIN: 1010-AC13
_______________________________________________________________________




1843. DEEP WATER ROYALTY RELIEF--TRACTS OFFERED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 28, 
1995, AND NOVEMBER 28, 2000

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-58 Outer Continental Shelf Deep Water Royalty 
Relief Act

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 260

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, May 28, 1996.

Abstract: The Act authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to modify 
royalty or net profit share terms of certain existing leases and to 
offer new leases subject to the Act's provisions for royalty suspension 
volumes in water depths of 200 meters or more in parts of the Central 
and Western Gulf of Mexico. The Act directs the Secretary to promulgate 
implementing regulations within 180 days of enactment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/25/96                    61 FR 12022
Final Action                    10/00/97
Final Action Effective          11/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Mirabella, Chief, Engineering and Standards 
Branch, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 381 
Elden Street, Room 4700, Herndon, VA 22075-4817
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1575

RIN: 1010-AC14
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Completed Actions


Minerals Management Service (MMS)



_______________________________________________________________________




1844. FLARING OR VENTING GAS AND BURNING LIQUID HYDROCARBONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 250.175

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/20/96                    61 FR 25147
Final Action Effective          05/20/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Buffington
Phone: 703 787-1147

RIN: 1010-AB96
_______________________________________________________________________




1845. LEASE EXTENSIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 250

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/30/96                    61 FR 55885
Final Action Effective          11/29/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: John Mirabella
Phone: 703 787-1607

RIN: 1010-AC07
_______________________________________________________________________




1846. OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LEASE TERMS

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:  30 CFR 256.37

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/30/96                    61 FR 55887
Final Action Effective          11/29/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Mirabella
Phone: 703 787-1600
Fax: 703 787-1575

RIN: 1010-AC15
_______________________________________________________________________




1847. ANNUAL INSPECTIONS OF OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF FACILITIES

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:  30 CFR 250

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn No further action will 
be taken.                       09/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Cook
Phone: 703 787-1610

RIN: 1010-AC16
_______________________________________________________________________




1848. EXTENSION OF THE BID ACCEPTANCE/REJECTION PERIOD IN THE FINAL 
NOTICE OF SALE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 256.47

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/03/96                    61 FR 34730
Final Action Effective          07/18/96

[[Page 62673]]

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Mirabella
Phone: 703 787-1607

RIN: 1010-AC18
_______________________________________________________________________




1849.  ELIMINATION OF DRILLING REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1331 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 256.37

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This revision will eliminate the drilling requirement from 30 
CFR 256.37 for future leases. The provision will apply only when 
stipulated in the notice of lease sale. This will allow MMS to issue 
leases for eight years without the drilling provision.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn Will be published 
under RIN 1010-AC15.            09/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Mirabella, Chief, Engineering and Standards 
Branch, Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, Room 
4700, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 22070
Phone: 703 787-1607

RIN: 1010-AC20
BILLING CODE 4310-MR-F
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)



_______________________________________________________________________




1850. DEFINITION AND CRITERIA FOR VALID EXISTING RIGHTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 740; 30 CFR 745; 30 CFR 761; 30 CFR 772

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend the portions of the permanent program 
which address the circumstances which constitute valid existing rights 
to mine coal in areas where Congress has otherwise prohibited mining 
under section 522(e) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act 
of 1977. This revision is in response to a court decision in round III 
of the litigation on OSM's permanent program regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/18/91                    56 FR 33152
NPRM Comment Period End         09/16/91
Second NPRM                     11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Dennis Rice, Rules and Legislation Staff, Department of 
the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 
1951 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2829
Fax: 202 219-0239

RIN: 1029-AB42
_______________________________________________________________________




1851. ABANDONED COAL REFUSE SITES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  30 USC 1201

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 785; 30 CFR 829; 30 CFR 830; 30 CFR 845; 30 CFR 
870

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, October 24, 1993.

Abstract: OSM will propose new regulations governing permitting and 
performance standards for on-site processing of abandoned coal refuse 
piles and operations for removal of abandoned coal refuse piles. The 
rules are required to implement Section 2503(e) of the Energy Policy 
Act of 1992.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Doug Growitz, Hydrologist, Department of the Interior, 
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 Constitution 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2561
Fax: 202 208-0239

RIN: 1029-AB70
_______________________________________________________________________




1852. COAL MOISTURE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 870

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule adds specific criteria an operator must use in 
determining an excess moisture allowance claimed under 30 CFR 870.12. 
These criteria will codify technical guidance contained in AML Payer 
Letters issued since June 1988. The rule will identify acceptable 
methods and procedures for estimating total and inherent moisture 
contained in low rank coal. The criteria are based upon OSM experience 
and industry practices.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: James K. Krawchyk, Chief, Division of Compliance 
Management, Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining 
Reclamation and Enforcement, Three Parkway Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Phone: 412 921-2976

RIN: 1029-AB78
_______________________________________________________________________




1853. CONTEMPORANEOUS RECLAMATION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 816; 30 CFR 780; 30 CFR 773

[[Page 62674]]

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend regulations to ensure that coal mine 
operators reclaim their operations in a contemporaneous manner using 
site-based contemporaneous standards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dennis Hunter, Office of Technology Development, 
Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and 
Enforcement, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2802
Fax: 202 219-3100
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1029-AB79
_______________________________________________________________________




1854. NOTIFICATION AND PERMIT PROCESSING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 1201

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 773

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would: (1) require that written findings be 
provided to all parties in an informal conference held during the 
permitting process regardless of the decision of the Regulatory 
Authority and (2) increase the protection afforded private landowners 
with property within the permit area of approved mining and reclamation 
permits. Preliminary information indicates that the rule may increase 
the costs of operations to the coal industry in certain states while 
protecting the property values of private homeowners.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/26/94                    59 FR 53884
NPRM Comment Period End         02/27/95                    59 FR 66287
Comment Period Reopened         12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Scott Boyce, Environmental Protection Specialist, 
Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and 
Enforcement, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2986
Fax: 202 219-0239

RIN: 1029-AB80
_______________________________________________________________________




1855. PROHIBITIONS UNDER SECTION 522(E) OF SMCRA

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 761

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will clarify the applicability of section 522 (e) 
of SMCRA to subsidence resulting from underground coal mining. Section 
522 (e) prohibits surface coal mining operations in certain areas 
designated by Congress, subject to existing rights.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy Broderick, Office of Title V Policy, Department 
of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 
1951 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2700
Fax: 202 219-0239

RIN: 1029-AB82
_______________________________________________________________________




1856. INDIAN LANDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation:  25 CFR 200; 30 CFR 700

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend regulations to allow OSM to contract to 
the Navajo and Hopi Tribes certain functions relating to permitting, 
mine plan review, bonding, and other functions authorized by the Indian 
land provisions of SMCRA. The rule is being proposed pursuant to a 
settlement agreement.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Agency Contact: Suzy Hudak, Rules and Legislation Staff, Department of 
the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 
1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2713
Fax: 202 219-0239

RIN: 1029-AB83
_______________________________________________________________________




1857. ALLUVIAL VALLEY FLOORS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 785

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule requires that a request for an alluvial valley 
floor (AVF) determination be accompanied by a permit application. 
Current procedures allow a permit applicant to request an AVF 
determination without submitting a permit application. The revision 
should result in fewer instances where a taking occurs as a result of 
the prohibition against mining in an AVF. The provisions may 
substantially lessen compensation costs for the government.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Andy DeVito, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2701
Fax: 202 219-3100
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1029-AB85
_______________________________________________________________________




1858.  CONSOLIDATION OF FEDERAL SURFACE MINING PROGRAM 
REGULATIONS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

Legal Authority:  30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 903; 30 CFR 905; 30 CFR 910; 30 CFR 912; 30 CFR 
921;

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30 CFR 922; 30 CFR 933; 30 CFR 937; 30 CFR 939; 30 CFR 941

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will consolidate the provisions governing mining in 
most Federal program States. Currently, each Federal program State has 
its own set of regulations which are for the most part identical to 
those of other States. OSM intends to consolidate all identical 
requirements so that they will appear only once.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Norman Hess, Program Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2635
Fax: 202 208-0239

RIN: 1029-AB88
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)



_______________________________________________________________________




1859. BASIS FOR COAL WEIGHT DETERMINATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 870

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Some processors purchase raw coal from operators on an 
estimated clean coal basis. The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation 
and Enforcement's rules require reclamation fee payment on the actual 
gross weight of the clean or raw coal at the time of sale, transfer or 
use. Records required to document the basis of a coal sale are not 
clearly defined. Legislative changes provide OSM the authority to audit 
coal preparation plants, tipples and loading facilities. Records a 
person operating a coal preparation plant must maintain on coal 
purchases are not specified in regulation. A person operating a 
preparation plant is not liable for fee payment on coal sales that 
exceed purchases. This rule would allow an operator who sells coal to a 
processor, who actually cleans the coal, to pay fees on the same basis 
on which the operator is paid by the processor. The person who operates 
a coal preparation plant would be liable for reclamation fee payment on 
all coal sold that exceeds coal purchased. Records to be maintained to 
document the basis for coal sales would be defined in regulation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/29/92                    57 FR 62116
NPRM Comment Period End         03/01/93
Final Action                    03/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James K. Krawchyk, Chief, Division of Compliance 
Management, Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining 
Reclamation and Enforcement, Three Parkway Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Phone: 412 921-2676

RIN: 1029-AB68
_______________________________________________________________________




1860. STATE PROGRAM AMENDMENTS - ELIMINATION OF PROVISIONS - PART I

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

Legal Authority:  30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 901 to 920

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment will reduce the text of the state program 
amendment regulation. The rule will place State program amendment 
approvals/disapprovals into tabular format.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/08/96                    61 FR 20786
NPRM Comment Period End         07/08/96
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John A. Trelease, Program Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2783
Fax: 202 219-3100

RIN: 1029-AB86
_______________________________________________________________________




1861.  STATE PROGRAM AMENDMENTS - ELIMINATION OF PROVISIONS - 
PART II

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

Legal Authority:  30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 925 to 950

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This amendment will reduce the text of the State program 
amendments regulation. The rule will place state program amendment 
approvals and disapprovals into tabular format.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/28/96                    61 FR 26477
NPRM Comment Period End         07/29/96
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Trelease, Program Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2783
Fax: 202 219-3100

RIN: 1029-AB87

[[Page 62676]]

_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Long-Term Actions


Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE)



_______________________________________________________________________




1862. APPLICANT/VIOLATOR SYSTEM PERMIT INFORMATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 701; 30 CFR 773; 30 CFR 774; 30 CFR 778; 30 CFR 
843

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement 
proposes to establish new regulations and amend existing provisions to 
clarify the role of the Applicant/Violator System (AVS) in the permit 
application process; amend the definitions of ownership and control and 
of transfer, assignment or sale of permit rights; establish procedures 
for successor in interest; revise requirements for information to be 
submitted as part of the permit application process; and eliminate 
certain civil penalties as a basis for a permit block for owners and 
controllers of violators.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/28/93                    58 FR 34652
NPRM Comment Period End         10/12/93


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Stephen Sheffield, Chief, Applicant/Violator System, 
Office, Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining 
Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Room 7424 
MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-4655

RIN: 1029-AB62
_______________________________________________________________________




1863. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

Legal Authority:  30 USC 1201 et seq

CFR Citation:  30 CFR 745; 30 CFR 900; 30 CFR 901; 30 CFR 906; 30 CFR 
913; 30 CFR 926; 30 CFR 931; 30 CFR 934; 30 CFR 935; 30 CFR 936; 30 CFR 
944; 30 CFR 946; 30 CFR 948; 30 CFR 950

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises OSM's procedures for entering into State-
Federal cooperative agreements and removes from the CFR the entire text 
of approved agreements. This is being done to reduce the number of 
unnecessary pages in the CFR. Although the full text of the agreements 
is being removed, the cooperative agreements will remain in effect and 
will continue to govern the State regulation of surface coal mining and 
reclamation operations on Federal lands. This rule is not expected to 
result in any cost increases for the coal industry, the States, or 
members of the public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/04/96                    61 FR 15005
NPRM Comment Period End         06/03/96


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andy DeVito, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 208-2701
Fax: 202 219-3100
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1029-AB84
BILLING CODE 4310-05-F
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Reclamation (RB)



_______________________________________________________________________




1864. CENTRAL VALLEY PROJECT OF CALIFORNIA--PURPOSES, USES, AND 
ALLOCATION OF WATER SUPPLIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 551; 5 USC 553

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 432; 50 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule will address water for fish and wildlife, water 
conservation standards, water transfers, land retirement, tiered 
pricing, renewal of long-term contracts, and implementation of the 
restoration fund created by the Central Valley Improvement Act. This 
rule is being developed jointly by the Bureau of Reclamation and the 
Fish and Wildlife Service.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           08/02/94                    59 FR 39316
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/01/95                    59 FR 67265
NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Patricia L. Rivera, Central Valley Improvement Act, 
Implementation Officer, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Reclamation, 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, CA 95825-1898
Phone: 916 979-2326
Fax: 916 979-2535

RIN: 1006-AA34
_______________________________________________________________________




1865. MANAGEMENT OF LAKE BERRYESSA

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

Legal Authority:  PL 93-493

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 430

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule specifies that the procedures detailed in 43 CFR 4 
are available to concessioners at Lake Berryessa, California, for 
appealing decisions made by the Bureau of Reclamation. This regulation 
is no longer needed since it merely refers the concessioners to another 
rule. Reclamation will notify the concessioners of the other rule by

[[Page 62677]]

placing a statement in their contracts or by writing them letters.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ed Cramer, Policy Analyst, Department of the Interior, 
Bureau of Reclamation, PO Box 25007, Denver, CO 80225
Phone: 303 236-1061
Fax: 303 236-6763

RIN: 1006-AA36
_______________________________________________________________________




1866. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE 1988 OPERATING CRITERIA FOR THE NEWLANDS 
IRRIGATION PROJECT, NEVADA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  32 Stat 388 et seq; 43 USC 373; 70 Stat 775; 72 Stat 
705; 104 Stat 3289

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 418

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The 1988 operating criteria for the Newlands Project were 
approved by the Deputy Secretary and the U.S. District Court for 
Nevada. They were, however, never promulgated as a rule. The criteria 
govern the Newlands Project with the goal of improving efficiency and 
maximizing use of water from the Carson River while minimizing use of 
water from the Truckee River as a supplemental supply. The proposed 
adjustments recognize changes in project acreage, provide greater 
management flexibility, and further reduce reliance on Truckee River 
water.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Public Compliance Cost: Initial Cost: $0; Yearly Recurring Cost: 
$300,000; Base Year for Dollar Estimates: 1994

Agency Contact: Jeffrey P. Zippin, Team Leader, Truckee-Carson 
Coordination Office, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, 
1000 E. William Street, Suite 100, Carson City, NV 89701-3116
Phone: 702 887-0640
Fax: 702 887-1898

RIN: 1006-AA37
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


Bureau of Reclamation (RB)



_______________________________________________________________________




1867. REVENUES MANAGEMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 553; 43 USC 373; 43 USC 391; 43 USC 392a; 16 
USC 835; 30 USC 355; 30 USC 1019; 43 USC 374; 43 USC 375; 43 USC 394; 
43 USC 475; 43 USC 501; 43 USC 562; 43 USC 617; 43 USC 620; ...

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 403

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule governs the disposition of incidental revenues 
generated by the use of Bureau of Reclamation project lands and 
facilities in accordance with Reclamation law. It is being published so 
that water districts have access to the legal requirements that the 
Bureau of Reclamation applies in crediting.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/12/94                    59 FR 46801
NPRM Comment Period End         01/13/95                    59 FR 58808
Final Action                    06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alonzo D. Knapp, Manager, Reclamation Law, Contracts, 
and Repayment Office, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Reclamation, P.O. Box 25007, Denver, CO 80225-0007
Phone: 303 236-1061

RIN: 1006-AA30
_______________________________________________________________________




1868. ACREAGE LIMITATION AND WATER CONSERVATION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 5 USC 553; 16 USC 590z-11; 16 USC 590y et 
seq; 5 USC 553; 43 USC 390 to 544

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 426; 43 CFR 427

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, March 10, 1995. Final, Judicial, 
November 15, 1995.
Deadlines were established in a contract settlement contract. On the 
basis of this contract, the Federal District Court vacated its previous 
order on this rulemaking.

Abstract: A lawsuit settlement contract, signed in September 1993, 
requires the Bureau of Reclamation to propose new regulations 
implementing the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 on a westwide basis. 
The contract also requires the Bureau to prepare an EIS considering the 
impact of the proposed regulation and alternatives.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           12/06/93                    58 FR 64336
NPRM                            04/03/95                    60 FR 16921
NPRM Comment Period End         06/05/95                    60 FR 29532
Final Action                    01/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: J. Austin Burke, Director, Program Management Office, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, P.O. Box 25007, Mail 
Code D-5000, Denver, CO 80225-0007
Phone: 303 236-3292

RIN: 1006-AA32
BILLING CODE 4310-09-F

[[Page 62678]]

_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


Bureau of Land Management (BLM)



_______________________________________________________________________




1869. LEASES, PERMITS, AND EASEMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1732; 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2920

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend the existing regulations to provide for 
improved administration of Leases, Permits and Easements under the 
Federal Land Policy and Management Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/21/90                    55 FR 48810
NPRM Comment Period End         01/22/91
Second NPRM                     02/09/95                     60 FR 7878
Second NPRM Comment Period End  04/10/95
Final Rule for Minimum Impact 
Land Use Permits Only           06/24/96                    61 FR 32351
Final Rule Effective            07/24/96
Third NPRM                      12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This rule is being reproposed in part. Complete 
final rule will be published upon consideration of public comments on 
partially reproposed rule.

Agency Contact: Vanessa Engle, Realty Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-7776

RIN: 1004-AB51
_______________________________________________________________________




1870. MANAGEMENT OF DESIGNATED WILDERNESS AREA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1701 et seq; 16 USC 1131 et seq

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 8560

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend the existing regulations to remove 
obsolete provisions, clarify and simplify the regulations, and add 
provisions on access to inholdings, rights-of-way, use of mechanized 
equipment by certain individuals, access by Native Americans.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rob Hellie, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land 
Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7703

RIN: 1004-AB69
_______________________________________________________________________




1871. SALES--FEDERAL LAND POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1701; 43 USC 1713

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2710

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend 43 CFR part 2710 to provide for improved 
administration of sales of public land under the Federal Land Policy 
and Management Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jim Paugh, Realty Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 2515 Warren Ave., P.O. Box 1828, 
Cheyenne, WY 82003
Phone: 307 775-6306

RIN: 1004-AB77
_______________________________________________________________________




1872. TRAMROADS AND LOGGING ROADS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1732; 43 USC 1733; 43 USC 1740; 43 USC 1761 to 
1771; 43 USC 1181a to 1181b

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2810

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule will amend the regulations implementing title V of 
the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 with respect to 
tramroads and logging roads over the Oregon and California Railroad 
lands and Coos Bay Wagon Road lands. It will reflect current 
administrative requirements, facilitate environmental protection, and 
provide standards for recreational use.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/16/95                    60 FR 57561
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/15/96                    60 FR 66246
NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: John Styduhar, Realty Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, BLM Oregon State Office, P.O. Box 
2965, 1300 N.E. 44th, Portland, OR 97208-2965
Phone: 503 952-6422

RIN: 1004-AC24
_______________________________________________________________________




1873. LAW ENFORCEMENT--CRIMINAL

Priority:  Other Significant

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1701 et seq; 16 USC 668(a); 16 USC 670; 16 USC 
707; 16 USC 1538(a); 16 USC 1540; 16 USC 3370(d)

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 9260

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will update and combine into one subpart the law 
enforcement regulations of several different programs of the Bureau of 
Land Management.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/07/96                    61 FR 57605
NPRM Comment Period End         01/06/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dennis McLane, Chief Ranger, Division of Law 
Enforcement and Resource, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land 
Management, 3905 Vista Avenue, Boise, ID 83705

[[Page 62679]]

Phone: 208 387-5127

RIN: 1004-AC30
_______________________________________________________________________




1874. EMERGENCY FIRE AND DISASTER REHABILITATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 315a et seq; 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 9240

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will make emergency rehabilitation project 
decisions effective upon issuance to minimize unnecessary delay in 
repairing damage caused by fire and other natural disasters, and 
avoiding erosion and other adverse impacts on public lands resulting 
from natural disasters.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Bernie Hyde, Team Leader, Department of the Interior, 
Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Room 406 LS
Phone: 202 452-5058

RIN: 1004-AC36
_______________________________________________________________________




1875. NATURAL HISTORY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT; PROCEDURES

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.

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 8200

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will put these regulations into plain English, move 
portions to non-regulatory policy, and remove prohibited acts to part 
9260--Consolidated Prohibited Acts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ian Senio, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Regulatory Management Team (420), 
1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5049
Fax: 202 452-5002
Email: !WO[email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC45
_______________________________________________________________________




1876. MANAGEMENT OF SOLID MINERALS OTHER THAN COAL

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.

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3500

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will remove repetitive introductory material and 
combine the common provisions of the series of regulations of leasing 
of specific non-coal minerals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/18/96                    61 FR 54384
NPRM Comment Period End         01/16/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Edna Taylor, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Regulatory Management Team (420), 
1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5068
Fax: 202 452-5002
Email: !WO[email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC49
_______________________________________________________________________




1877. OIL AND GAS LEASING; DRAINAGE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will specify who has the responsibility for 
drainage protection, what it constitutes, and when it begins.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Donnie Shaw, Compliance Team Leader, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Lamd Management, 1849 C 
Street NW.
Phone: 202 452-3446

RIN: 1004-AC54
_______________________________________________________________________




1878. DESERT LAND ENTRIES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2520

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will transfer much of the regulation on entries of 
desert land to the BLM Manual if the underlying statute is not repealed 
as no longer practical.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Sherry Oshiver, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Regulatory Management Team (420), 
1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5034
Fax: 202 452-5002
Email: !WO[email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC56

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1879. STATE EXCHANGES; NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM EXCHANGES; WILDLIFE REFUGE 
EXCHANGES; MISCELLANEOUS EXCHANGES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2210; 43 CFR 2240; 43 CFR 2250; 43 CFR 2270

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will remove these subparts, which are merely cross-
references to the basic exchange regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ted Milesnick, Realty Specialistt, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Special Area?Land Tenure Team 
(420), 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7727
Fax: 202 452-5002
Email: !WO[email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC58
_______________________________________________________________________




1880. BODIE BOWL, CALIFORNIA: SURFACE MANAGEMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  108 Stat 4771 and 4509

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3826

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, April 30, 1995.

Abstract: This rule will implement the provisions of title X of the Act 
of October 31, 1994, entitled the Bodie Protection Act of 1994. This 
rule will protect an historic mining district by setting forth 
procedures for operating mining claims and sites.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roger Haskins, Mining Law Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Regulatory Management Team (420), 
1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-0355
Email: !W[email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC60
_______________________________________________________________________




1881. PROTECTION, MANAGEMENT, AND CONTROL OF WILD FREE-ROAMING HORSES 
AND BURROS; PRIVATE MAINTENANCE; ADOPTION FEES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  18 USC 47; 16 USC 1331 to 1340

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 4750.4-2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule will provide authority to increase 
adoption fees for wild horses and burros that have a higher market 
value due to their herd area and/or other characteristic or trait.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lili Thomas, Wild Horse and Burro Specialist, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, National Wild 
Horse and Burro Program Office, NV 960, 850 Harvard Way (P.O. Box 
12000), Reno, NV 89520
Phone: 702 785-6583

RIN: 1004-AC61
_______________________________________________________________________




1882. ONSHORE OIL AND GAS AGREEMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  30 USC 181; 30 USC 189; 30 USC 226(e); 30 USC 226(m)

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3180

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will entirely replace BLM's regulations on onshore 
oil and gas unit agreements. The rule will provide a more flexible 
format for agreements and allow negotiation of key development terms.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Sherry Barnett, Senior Technical Specialist, Department 
of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Tulsa Area Office, 9522 - H 
East 47th Place, Tulsa, OK 74145-7223
Phone: 913 621-4100

RIN: 1004-AC62
_______________________________________________________________________




1883. LAND WITHDRAWALS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1714; 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2091; 43 CFR 2310; 43 CFR 2370

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise the regulations on withdrawals and 
revocations of withdrawals to streamline operations and clarify the 
regulations. It will also amend the regulations to expedite the opening 
of formerly withdrawn lands to the operation of the public land laws.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff Holdren, Supervisory Realty Specialist, Department 
of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7779

RIN: 1004-AC63
_______________________________________________________________________




1884. COST RECOVERY; MINERAL FILINGS AND OPERATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 181 et seq; 30 USC 351 to 360; 30 USC 1001 et

[[Page 62681]]

seq; 30 USC 22; 5 USC app; 31 USC 9701; 43 USC 1734

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3100; 43 CFR 3200; 43 CFR 3400; 43 CFR 3500; 43 
CFR 3600; 43 CFR 3700; 43 CFR 3800

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend regulations for user fees for locatable 
minerals, mineral materials, and leasable minerals (solids and fluids) 
to adjust current fees or establish new fees in accordance with Title V 
of the Independent Offices Appropriations Act of 1952 (user charges), 
OMB Circular A-25 ``User Charges'' and section 304 of the Federal Land 
Policy and Management Act of 1976.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Durga N. Rimal, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-0350
Fax: 202 452-0399

RIN: 1004-AC64
_______________________________________________________________________




1885. NON-MINERAL ENTRY ON MINERAL LAND

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

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

Legal Authority:  30 USC 124; 30 USC 186

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2093

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action will remove portions of the regulations, thereby 
deleting outdated portions or those parts that are procedural in 
nature.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/01/96                    61 FR 56496
NPRM Comment Period End         12/02/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff O. Holdren, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Mail Stop BLM-L St., 10th 
Floor, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7779

RIN: 1004-AC65
_______________________________________________________________________




1886. DEFINITIONS

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.

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1201; 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 1300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will relocate definitions from various sections of 
BLM's portion of 43 CFR into a central section for general definitions. 
The new location will be in 43 CFR 1800. Several definitions that had 
been formerly repeated in various sections will appear as one 
consolidated definition.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank Bruno, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Mail Stop BLM-
LS501, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-0352
Fax: 202 452-0349

RIN: 1004-AC73
_______________________________________________________________________




1887. RIGHTS-OF-WAY UNDER THE MINERAL LEASING ACT

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.

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2880

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will move much of the existing regulations to 
manuals, notices to applicants, etc. This action will ease update of 
cost recovery schedules. Materials will be combined with other rights-
of-way guidance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ron Montagna, Realty Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-7782
Fax: 202 452-7708

RIN: 1004-AC74
_______________________________________________________________________




1888. USE; RIGHTS-OF-WAY

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.

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2800

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will move material from existing regulations to 
manuals, notices to applicants, etc. This action will ease update of 
cost recovery schedules.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ron Montagna, Realty Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-7782
Fax: 202 452-7708

RIN: 1004-AC75
_______________________________________________________________________




1889. LAND CLASSIFICATION

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

[[Page 62682]]

Legal Authority:  43 USC 315; EO 6910; EO 6964; 43 USC 1411 to 1418; 43 
USC 869

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2400

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will remove 43 CFR group 2400. These regulations 
are no longer needed because they contain either statutory reiteration 
or internal procedures best suited to the BLM Manual. Furthermore, land 
classification is rarely done, and can be accomplished under the 
remaining statutes without regulatory guidance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jeff Holdren, Realty Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Mail Stop BLM-L 
St. 10th Floor
Phone: 202 452-7779
Fax: 202 452-7708

RIN: 1004-AC78
_______________________________________________________________________




1890. PUBLIC LAND RECORDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 13; 43 USC 1701

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 1813

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will update the existing regulations to address 
modernization and automation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Vanessa Engle, Realty Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Mail Stop BLM 
LS1000, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7780
Fax: 202 452-7708

RIN: 1004-AC81
_______________________________________________________________________




1891.  SEGREGATION AND OPENING OF LANDS

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.

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2091

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will simplify and modernize the existing 
regulations on segregation and opening public lands that are involved 
in various transactions such as sales or exchanges.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff O. Holdren, Realty Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-7779

RIN: 1004-AC84
_______________________________________________________________________




1892.  PLANNING, PROGRAMMING, AND BUDGETING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 1600

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will update and streamline the resource planning 
regulations of BLM. It will amend them to reflect BLM's reorganized 
field management structure, and will expressly allow management 
framework plans to remain in effect if they meet the requirements of 
law.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Carole Smith, Resource Planning Team, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-6367

RIN: 1004-AC86
_______________________________________________________________________




1893.  WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 6400

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend and redesignate the regulations on 
designation and management of areas of critical environmental concern 
and rewrite them in plain English.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/05/96                    61 FR 28546
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/05/96
NPRM                            09/10/96                    61 FR 47726
NPRM Comment Period Extended    11/04/96                    61 FR 56651
NPRM Comment Period End         12/04/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary Marsh, Special Areas and Land Tenure Team, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street 
NW., Washington, DC 202040
Phone: 202 452-7795

RIN: 1004-AC87
_______________________________________________________________________




1894.  EQUITABLE ADJUDICATION

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

[[Page 62683]]

Legal Authority:  RS 2540; 43 USC 1161

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 1870

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will remove 43 CFR 1870 because the equitable 
adjudication process is no longer used and there are no known remaining 
preemption entries or suspended entries under the authorizing statute, 
the Act of September 20, 1922.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff Holdren, Realty Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Mail Stop BLM 
LS1000, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7779
Fax: 202 452-7708

RIN: 1004-AC89
_______________________________________________________________________




1895.  RECLAMATION/HOMESITES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2764; 43 CFR 2765

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will remove obsolete regulations governing 
townsites associated with reclamation projects and grants of land in 
reclamation townsites for school purposes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/03/96                    61 FR 51666
NPRM Comment Period End         12/02/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jeff O. Holdren, Realty Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-7779

RIN: 1004-AC91
_______________________________________________________________________




1896.  FREE USE OF TIMBER

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 315 to 315r; 43 USC 1201

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 5511

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will remove 43 CFR 5511.1-2 and 5511.1-4 because 
they are obsolete and no longer serve a useful purpose.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff Holdren, Realty Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Mail Stop BLM 
LS1000, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7779
Fax: 202 452-7708

RIN: 1004-AC92
_______________________________________________________________________




1897.  SUSTAINED YIELD FOREST UNITS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1181e; 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 5040

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend part 5040 by removing obsolete sections 
and rewriting the remaining sections in plain English.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lyndon Werner, Forester, Department of the Interior, 
Bureau of Land Management, Oregon State Office OR-931, P.O. Box 2965, 
Portland, OR 97208
Phone: 503 952-6071

RIN: 1004-AC93
_______________________________________________________________________




1898.  OIL AND GAS LEASING AND OPERATIONS

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 49 in Part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1004-AC94
_______________________________________________________________________




1899.  MULTIPLE USE, MINING; MINING CLAIMS UNDER THE GENERAL 
MINING LAWS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3740; 43 CFR 3810; 43 CFR 3820

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will remove portions of the regulations, thereby 
deleting obsolete portions or those parts that are procedural in 
nature.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/03/96                    61 FR 51667
NPRM Comment Period End         11/04/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roger Haskins, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Bureau of Land Management, Regulatory Management Team, 1849 C Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-0355
Fax: 202 452-0349

RIN: 1004-AC96
_______________________________________________________________________




1900.  NATIONAL FOREST EXCHANGES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2202

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will delete 43 CFR subpart 2202 because it 
duplicates

[[Page 62684]]

material contained in BLM's general exchange regulations and the Forest 
Service's land exchange regulations at 36 CFR 254. BLM also will extend 
the provisions of its general exchange regulations to National Forest 
System lands.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ted Milesnick, Special Areas and Land Tenure Team, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street 
NW., WAsahington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7727

RIN: 1004-AC97
_______________________________________________________________________




1901.  GIFTS; ACQUISITION OF LANDS OR INTEREST IN LANDS BY 
PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATION

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2110; 43 CFR 2130

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will move 43 CFR 2111.4 to 43 CFR part 2091 and 
will remove the remainder of 43 CFR parts 2110 and 2130 in their 
entirety. These regulations are either statements of policy, internal 
procedures, or restatements of statutory provisions. BLM believes that 
they can be deleted without having any substantive impact on the 
public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Beaver, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Mail Stop BLM LS1000, Washington, 
DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7788
Fax: 202 452-7708

RIN: 1004-AC98
_______________________________________________________________________




1902.  APPEALS PROCEDURES; HEARINGS PROCEDURES

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.

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1701; 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 1840; 43 CFR 1850

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: BLM proposes to amend its regulations that govern 
administrative review procedures for protests of proposed decisions, 
contests, appeals of BLM decisions, and hearings on the record. The 
proposed regulations would provide more consistent procedures for 
administrative review of BLM decisions, and would clarify when and how 
BLM decisions go into effect and whether an appeal will stay the 
effectiveness of a BLM decision.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/17/96                    61 FR 54120
NPRM Comment Period End         11/18/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff Holdren, Realty Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Mail Stop BLM 
LS1000, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7779
Fax: 202 452-7708
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC99
_______________________________________________________________________




1903.  COLOR OF TITLE AND OMITTED LANDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2540

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: As part of its reinventing government effort, BLM proposes to 
rewrite the current color of title and omitted lands regulations in 
plain English. No substantive changes are proposed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM Comment Period End         10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Erica Petacchi, Regulatory Management Team, Department 
of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5084
Fax: 202 452-5002

RIN: 1004-AD00
_______________________________________________________________________




1904.  SPECIAL RESOURCE VALUES; SHORE SPACE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2094

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will clarify how BLM calculates shore space and 
will include Native Allotments among the types of land interests 
covered by the regulations. The rule primarily affects Alaska.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jeff Holdren, Realty Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Mail Stop BLM - 
LS1000, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7779
Fax: 202 452-7708

RIN: 1004-AD01

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_______________________________________________________________________




1905.  WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 6100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will propose policies and procedures for 
protecting, managing, and controlling wildlife habitat under BLM's 
administration in cooperation with State governments.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM Comment Period End         11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Alan Sands, Fish and WIldlife Team, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 3380 Americana Terrace, Boise, ID 
83706-2500
Phone: 208 384-3067

RIN: 1004-AD02
_______________________________________________________________________




1906.  PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3622; 43 CFR 8365; 43 CFR 6600

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will consolidate into one part of the CFR various 
BLM regulatory provisions relating to paleontological resource 
management and rewrite them in plain English.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carl Barna, Paleontological Program Coordinator, 
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-0325

RIN: 1004-AD03
_______________________________________________________________________




1907.  MINING CLAIMS UNDER THE GENERAL MINING LAWS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3744; 43 CFR 3745; 43 CFR 3811; 43 CFR 3824; 43 
CFR 3825

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will remove the regulations on claimant's rights, 
helium, the watershed of Prescott, Arizona, the Papago Indian 
Reservation, and fissionable source material on coal lands. Each of 
these regulations is unnecessary or obsolete, either because they 
describe programs that no longer exist, AA because they contain 
requirements already achieved by other regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Christopher Fontecchio, Regulatory Analyst, Department 
of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5012

RIN: 1004-AD05
_______________________________________________________________________




1908.  GRAZING ADMINISTRATION: ALASKA; REINDEER

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.

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 4300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will convert the current regulations into plain 
English. No change will be made in the legal or policy content of the 
regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/01/96                    61 FR 56497
NPRM Comment Period End         12/02/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank Bruno, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-0352
Fax: 202 452-5002

RIN: 1004-AD06
_______________________________________________________________________




1909.  FAIR MARKET VALUE DETERMINATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 1410

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will establish procedures for BLM to use in 
determining fair market value in any transaction involving conveyances 
of real property.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: David Cavanaugh, Chief Appraiser, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-7774

RIN: 1004-AD07
_______________________________________________________________________




1910.  GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES LEASING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing

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Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3200

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will reduce and streamline permitting and 
informational requirements, provide BLM maximum decisionmaking 
flexibility on permit applications and processing, accommodate the full 
range of potential geothermal operations and development scenarios, and 
provide industry with greater flexibility in submitting applications. 
It will also provide more specific permit application information to 
allow more consistent interpretation of requirements by BLM and 
industry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/08/96                    61 FR 52736
NPRM Comment Period End         01/06/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Christopher Fontecchio, Regulatory Analyst, Department 
of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5012

RIN: 1004-AD08
_______________________________________________________________________




1911.  DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY, COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS AND 
CONTRACTS FOR OIL AND GAS INSPECTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1732

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3190

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would increase the funding level for cooperative 
inspection agreements to up to 100 percent. This would allow BLM to 
reimburse States and tribes for the costs of conducting inspections of 
Federal and Indian oil and gas leases.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ian Senio, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-5049

RIN: 1004-AD09
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                       Final Rule Stage


Bureau of Land Management (BLM)



_______________________________________________________________________




1912. PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF MINERALS RESOURCES INFORMATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3000

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will remove conflicts between existing mineral 
regulations relating to public availability of mineral resources 
information and the Freedom of Information Act. The rule will also 
remove discrepancies among the various mineral regulations regarding 
public release of information.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/31/91                    56 FR 24767
NPRM Comment Period End         07/31/91
Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marilyn Legnini, FOIA Coordinator, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-5001
Fax: 202 452-5002

RIN: 1004-AB55
_______________________________________________________________________




1913. COALBED METHANE DEVELOPMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  42 USC 13368

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3170

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 24, 1995.

Abstract: The rule will implement section 1339 of the Energy Policy Act 
of 1992. It will prevent conflicts in ownership of coalbed methane from 
impeding development of that resource by requiring pooling of 
development and payment of the proceeds into an escrow account until 
the ownership issue is resolved by a State entity of competent 
jurisdiction. The rule will also allow States to avoid the Federal 
regulations by promulgating their own regulations that substantially 
comply with Federal requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/15/95                    60 FR 47920
NPRM Comment Period End         11/14/95
Final Action                    06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: David R. Stewart, Assistant Deputy State Director for 
Mineral Resources, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land 
Management, BLM Eastern States, 7450 Boston Boulevard, Springfield, VA 
22153
Phone: 703 440-1728

RIN: 1004-AC27

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1914. COAL MANAGEMENT

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

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

Legal Authority:  30 USC 181 et seq; 30 USC 351 to 359; 30 USC 521 to 
531; 30 USC 1201 et seq; 43 USC 1701 et seq; 25 USC 396 to 399; 25 USC 
2101 et seq; 42 USC 4321 et seq; 16 USC 470 et seq; 16 USC 1531 et seq; 
43 USC 1457; 40 USC 471 et seq; 5 USC 552; 30 USC 811; 30 USC 877

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3400; 43 CFR 3410; 43 CFR 3420; 43 CFR 3440; 43 
CFR 3450; 43 CFR 3460; 43 CFR 3470; 43 CFR 3480

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend the exploration and mining operations 
regulations, as well as other operations-related regulations, to 
streamline them and to have them reflect current policy and standard 
industry operating practices relating to Federal coal.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/12/91                    56 FR 32002
NPRM Comment Period End         10/10/91
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bill LeSage, Mining Engineer, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20240
Phone: 202 452-0350

RIN: 1004-AC37
_______________________________________________________________________




1915. MINING CLAIMS UNDER THE GENERAL MINING LAWS (BONDING)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  30 USC 22 et seq; 43 USC 1201; 43 USC 1734; 43 USC 
1740; 43 USC 1744

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3809

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will require submission of financial guarantees for 
reclamation for all mining operations greater than casual use, create 
additional financial instruments for this purpose, and require 
operators with a record of noncompliance to file plans of operations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/11/91                    56 FR 31602
NPRM Comment Period End         09/09/91
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard Deery, Geologist, Department of the Interior, 
Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-0350

RIN: 1004-AC40
_______________________________________________________________________




1916. SPECIAL AREAS; STATE IRRIGATION DISTRICTS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2780

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will remove the establishment and operation of 
State irrigation districts from the regulations and relocate necessary 
provisions in the BLM Manual.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/13/96                    61 FR 48454
Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chris Fontecchio, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Regulatory Management Team (420), 
1849 C Street NW.
Phone: 202 452-5012
Fax: 202 452-5002
Email: !WO[email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC53
_______________________________________________________________________




1917. DISPOSAL OF RESERVED MINERALS UNDER THE STOCK RAISING HOMESTEAD 
ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  43 USC 299

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3814

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, October 13, 1993.

Abstract: This interim final rule will establish new procedures for 
mineral exploration and development under the General Mining Law of 
1872 on lands where the surface was patented under the Stock Raising 
Homestead Act of 1916 and the mineral estate remains reserved to the 
Federal Government.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Roger Haskins, Mining Law Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Regulatory Management Team, 1849 C 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-0355
Fax: 202 452-5002
Email: !W[email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC59
_______________________________________________________________________




1918. MINERAL MATERIALS DISPOSAL

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  30 USC 601 et seq

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3600; 43 CFR 3610; 43 CFR 3620

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will amend current regulations to simplify and make 
bonding requirements easier to follow. It also adds a provision under 
which certificates of deposit could be used as a bond. In addition, 
some editorial changes will be made to make the rules easier to 
understand.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Durga N. Rimal, Geologist, Department of the Interior,

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Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Mail Stop BLM-LS501, 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-0350
Fax: 202 452-0349

RIN: 1004-AC68
_______________________________________________________________________




1919. GRAZING ADMINISTRATION; ALASKA; LIVESTOCK

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.

Legal Authority:  43 USC 315; 43 USC 315(a) to 315(r); 43 USC 1181(d); 
43 USC 1701

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 4200

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule will convert the current regulations into plain 
English. No change will be made to the legal or policy content of the 
regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank Bruno, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Mail Stop BLM-
LS501, WAshington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-0352
Fax: 202 452-0349

RIN: 1004-AC70
_______________________________________________________________________




1920. STATE GRANTS

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.

Legal Authority:  43 USC 851 and 852; 43 USC 852 NOTE; 43 USC 870

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2620

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rule will streamline the existing regulations where 
possible and eliminate portions that pertain to procedural matters.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Olivia Short, Realty Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Room 501 LS, 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-0345

RIN: 1004-AC71
_______________________________________________________________________




1921. ALASKA NATIVE SELECTIONS

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.

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1601

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2650

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise the regulations to clarify portions and 
remove those portions pertaining to procedural matters.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joe Labby, Land Law Examiner, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 222 West 7th Avenue, Room 13, 
Anchorage, AK 99513
Phone: 907 271-3340

RIN: 1004-AC72
_______________________________________________________________________




1922. RAILROAD GRANTS

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:  43 USC 1201; 49 USC 65

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2630

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will remove these regulations in their entirety due 
to their limited usage.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff Holdren, Realty Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Mail Stop BLM 
LS-10th Floor, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7779
Fax: 202 452-7708

RIN: 1004-AC76
_______________________________________________________________________




1923. INDIAN ALLOTMENTS

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.

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1201; 25 USC 334; 25 USC 336

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2530

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will convert existing regulations to plain English 
and remove those portions that relate to procedural matters.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff Holdren, Realty Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Mail Stop BLM 
LS-10th Floor
Phone: 202 452-7779
Fax: 202 452-7708

RIN: 1004-AC77
_______________________________________________________________________




1924. CAREY ACT GRANTS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 641 et seq

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2610

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will remove these regulations as they are 
inconsistent

[[Page 62689]]

with present day management policies. Application of these provisions 
of the Carey Act would not be feasible due to limited water and 
suitable lands.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff Holdren, Realty Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Mail Stop BLM-L 
St.10th Floor, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7779
Fax: 202 452-7708

RIN: 1004-AC80
_______________________________________________________________________




1925. CONVEYANCES, DISCLAIMERS, AND CORRECTION DOCUMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 15; 43 USC 1161; 43 USC 1201; 43 USC 1745; 43 
USC 1746

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 1860

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will update portions of the existing regulation and 
eliminate outdated provisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Vanessa Engle, Realty Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Mail Stop BLM-
LS1000
Phone: 202 452-7780
Fax: 202 452-7708

RIN: 1004-AC82
_______________________________________________________________________




1926. APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 251; 43 USC 263; 43 USC 689; 43 USC 690; 43 
USC 1201; 43 USC 1374; 43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 1820

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will revise the existing regulation to consolidate 
certain business practice rules and update to recognize modern 
technology.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Vanessa Engle, Realty Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Mail Stop BLM-
LS1000
Phone: 202 452-7780
Fax: 202 452-7708

RIN: 1004-AC83
_______________________________________________________________________




1927.  PATENT PREPARATION AND ISSUANCE

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

Legal Authority:  RS 2450, as amended; 43 USC 1161

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 1862

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will remove 43 CFR 1862 and place the procedures in 
BLM manuals and handbooks.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/16/96                    61 FR 42579
NPRM Comment Period End         09/16/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vanessa Engle, Realty Specialist, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Mail Stop BLM 
LS1000, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-7780
Fax: 202 452-7708

RIN: 1004-AC88
_______________________________________________________________________




1928.  ALASKA HOMESTEAD SETTLEMENT

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1740; 43 USC 1201

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 2567

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will remove 43 CFR subpart 2567. Homesteading was 
repealed by the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, and 
there are no homesteads pending in Alaska.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank Bruno, Regulatory Management Team, Department of 
the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Mail Stop 
BLM - L St - 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-0352
Fax: 202 454-5002

RIN: 1004-AC90

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_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                      Completed Actions


Bureau of Land Management (BLM)



_______________________________________________________________________




1929. SALES OF FOREST PRODUCTS; GENERAL--PREPARATION FOR SALE

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 5400; 43 CFR 5420

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn Congressional 
moratorium precludes further 
action.                         10/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dwight Fielder
Phone: 202 452-7758

RIN: 1004-AB34
_______________________________________________________________________




1930. ONSHORE OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3160

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Combined with RIN 
1004-AC94.                      09/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Erick Kaarlela
Phone: 202 452-0340

RIN: 1004-AC09
_______________________________________________________________________




1931. LOGICAL MINING UNITS: GENERAL; LMU APPLICATION PROCEDURES; LMU 
APPROVAL CRITERIA; LMU DILIGENCE; ADMINISTRATION OF LMU OPERATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

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

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3400

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Combined with 1004-AC37         08/26/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Bill LeSage
Phone: 202 452-0350

RIN: 1004-AC15
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1932. PUBLIC LAW 167; ACT OF JULY 23, 1955 (MINING CLAIM USE AND 
OCCUPANCY)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 3710

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/16/96                    61 FR 37116
Final Action Effective          08/15/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard Deery
Phone: 202 452-0350

RIN: 1004-AC39
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1933. VISITOR SERVICES

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:  43 CFR 8360

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn To be combined with 
1004-AC30.                      09/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ian Senio
Phone: 202 208-4256
Fax: 202 208-3800
Email: !WO[email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC42
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1934. TRESPASS

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:  43 CFR 9230

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn No further action will 
be taken at this time.          09/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ian Senio
Phone: 202 452-5049
Fax: 202 452-5002
Email: !WO[email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC46
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1935. RECREATION MANAGEMENT; PROCEDURES; GENERAL

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:  43 CFR 8300

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/12/96                    61 FR 29679
Final Action Effective          07/12/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Edna Taylor
Phone: 202 452-5068
Fax: 202 452-5002
Email: !WO[email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC50
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1936. RECREATION PROGRAMS

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:  43 CFR 8000

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/12/96                    61 FR 15753
Final Action Effective          07/12/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Edna Taylor
Phone: 202 452-5068
Fax: 202 452-5002
Email: !WO[email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC51

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1937. MINERALS MANAGEMENT

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:  43 CFR 1300; 43 CFR 2000; 43 CFR 3000; 43 CFR 4000; 43 
CFR 5000; 43 CFR 8000; 43 CFR 9000

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn Replaced by 1004-AC73.09/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ted Hudson
Phone: 202 452-5042
Fax: 202 452-5002
Email: !WO[email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC55
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1938. ONSHORE OIL AND GAS GEOPHYSICAL EXPLORATION

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:  43 CFR 3150

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn No further action will 
be taken at this time.          09/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chuck Hunt
Phone: 202 452-5034
Fax: 202 452-5002
Email: !WO[email protected]

RIN: 1004-AC57
_______________________________________________________________________




1939. LEASES

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:  43 CFR 2120

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/07/96                    61 FR 29030
Final Action Effective          07/08/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank Bruno
Phone: 202 452-0352
Fax: 202 452-0349

RIN: 1004-AC66
_______________________________________________________________________




1940. APPEALS PROCEDURES/HEARINGS PROCEDURES

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:  43 CFR 1840; 43 CFR 1850

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn Combined with 1004-
AC99.                           09/10/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank Bruno
Phone: 202 452-0352
Fax: 202 452-0349

RIN: 1004-AC67
_______________________________________________________________________




1941. FEDERAL TIMBER CONTRACT PAYMENT MODIFICATION

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:  43 CFR 5475

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/16/96                    61 FR 53860
Final Action Effective          11/15/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Frank Bruno
Phone: 202 452-0352
Fax: 202 452-0349

RIN: 1004-AC69
_______________________________________________________________________




1942. NATIONAL PETROLEUM RESERVE IN ALASKA

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:  43 CFR 2360

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/23/96                    61 FR 54977
Final Action Effective          11/22/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeff Holdren
Phone: 202 452-7779

RIN: 1004-AC79
_______________________________________________________________________




1943.  AUTHORITIES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

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

Legal Authority:  43 USC 1740

CFR Citation:  43 CFR ch II

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule will remove unnecessary language on authorities for 
BLM regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No further action 
will be taken at this time.     09/01/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sherry Oshiver, Regulatory Analyst, Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street NW., Room LS-501, 
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: 202 452-5034
Fax: 202 452-5002

RIN: 1004-AC85
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)                    Proposed Rule Stage


Office of the Secretary (OS)



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1944. TRANSPORTATION AND UTILITY SYSTEMS IN AND ACROSS, AND ACCESS INTO, 
CONSERVATION SYSTEM UNITS IN ALASKA

Priority:  Other Significant

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

Legal Authority:  16 USC 1; 16 USC 3; 16 USC 668dd et seq; 16 USC 3101 
et seq; 43 USC 1201

CFR Citation:  43 CFR 36

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Judicial, April 30, 1995.

Abstract: This rule will revise regulations implementing the provisions 
of Title IX of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act 
(ANILCA). The regulations concern transportation and utility systems 
(TUS) in Alaska when any portion of the route of the TUS will be within 
any conservation system unit, national recreation area, or national 
conservation area. The regulations detail the procedures that must be 
followed to obtain Federal approval needed for a TUS. In addition, the 
regulations address special access, temporary access, and access to 
inholdings.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/17/96                    61 FR 48873
NPRM Comment Period End         11/18/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Russell Wilson, Paralegal, Department of the Interior, 
Office of the Secretary, Alaska Regional Office, 2525 Gambell Street, 
Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907 257-2641

RIN: 1093-AA07
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